Gate 6 in Terminal 1 is where you’ll spot One Happy Bar
This is the bar you see just past security in Terminal 1, near gate 6, and it tends to catch US-bound travelers after check-in and before pre‑clearance. It sits post-security, so you’re already through the first checkpoint and can keep an eye on boarding screens while you drink. Expect mid-range prices ($$) in line with resort-bar Aruba, not downtown happy hour deals.
One Happy Bar runs as a straight-up airport bar: cocktails, beer, wine, and basic spirits, with more focus on drinks than food. Reviews don’t offer much on a detailed menu, but you can safely assume you’re paying airport pricing, roughly $8–$15 for most alcoholic drinks. It’s the only dedicated cocktail spot in Terminal 1 right by gate 6, so seats can fill up when multiple US departures crowd that corner of the concourse.
If you want a drink before US pre‑clearance in AUA, this is your last easy stop on the Terminal 1 side. Because it’s post-security but before the US CBP area, you can sit here longer without stressing over the shorter food options that sometimes sit near the pre‑clearance gates. Build at least a 25‑minute buffer before boarding time to settle the tab and walk from gate 6 to your actual departure gate if it’s different.
Without solid crowd-sourced detail on standout dishes, treat One Happy Bar as a “grab a cocktail, not a full meal” stop. Mixed drinks and beers are the main play; if you’re hungry, plan backup food elsewhere in the terminal rather than relying on this bar as your only option. The practical move: order and pay in one go, and keep your boarding pass on the counter so you’re watching both the bartender and the gate calls at the same time.