28 local spots with active deals in Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
About Gaslamp Quarter
The Gaslamp Quarter is San Diego's historic entertainment district — 16 blocks of Victorian-era buildings packed with restaurants, cocktail bars, and rooftop lounges. Running from Broadway south to the Convention Center along 4th and 5th Avenues, the Gaslamp has evolved from its rough-and-tumble past into the city's premier going-out destination. The architecture alone is worth the trip, but it's the independently owned bars — many tucked into basement speakeasies and converted historic spaces — that make the Gaslamp's happy hour scene genuinely special.
Happy Hour Scene
Gaslamp happy hours are the most competitive in San Diego. With dozens of bars fighting for the after-work and pre-dinner crowd, you'll find craft cocktails for $8-10, local beer pints for $5-6, and appetizer specials from some of the city's best kitchens. Most deals run 3 to 6 PM weekdays, though several spots extend to 7 PM.
Getting There
Street parking is metered and hard to find. Use the Horton Plaza garage or Convention Center lot ($10-15 evenings). The Gaslamp is fully walkable and served by the Trolley at multiple stops. Best happy hour nights: Tuesday through Thursday when you avoid the weekend bridge-and-tunnel crowd.
$5 appetizers and discounted premium drafts and specialty cocktails during happy hour.
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Weekdays, 5pm-7pm
$3 Premium Drafts$5 Large Singha BeersHan Soju CocktailsSelect Wines by the Glass$5 Steamed Dumplings$5 Steamed Har Gow$5 Steamed Mini Bun$5 Fried Lanna Gyoza$5 Fried Crispy Spring Roll$5 Taro Rolls$5 Lady Fingers$5 Krathong-Thong
Weekends, 12pm-3pm
$3 Premium Drafts$5 Large Singha BeersHan Soju CocktailsSelect Wines by the Glass$5 Steamed Dumplings$5 Steamed Har Gow$5 Steamed Mini Bun$5 Fried Lanna Gyoza$5 Fried Crispy Spring Roll$5 Taro Rolls$5 Lady Fingers$5 Krathong-Thong
$2 off a diverse bar menu daily, from truffle parmesan fries to adobada chicken tacos, in a sophisticated setting.
1 deal— tap to view
Daily, 4pm-7pm
$2 Off S&W Fries$2 Off Pretzel Mini Bites w/Golden Age Beer Sauce$2 Off Baby Corn Dogs w/Hot Honey Sauce$2 Off Wings$2 Off Papas Bravas$2 Off Arancini w/Butternut Squash Sauce$2 Off Adobada Chicken Tacos (3)$2 Off Steak & Frites$2 Off Beef Sliders (3)
Discounted French bites like Pommes Frites and Croquettes, plus deals on champagne, wine, and beer.
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Sun – Thu, 3pm-6pm
$10 Off Select Champagnes by the Bottle$5 Select Beer$7 Featured Bubbles by the Glass$8 Wines by the Glass$10 Seasonal Spritz$8 Lemon Drop$5 Pommes Frites$7 Single Cheese Board$9 Jardin Salad$10 Croquettes de Plat de Cotes$10 GB & J Tartine
Italian-inspired bites like oxtail meatballs and Roman-style pizza, plus discounted cocktails and wines.
1 deal— tap to view
Weekdays, 4pm-6pm
Charcuterie (for Two)Fettuccine AlfredoFried CalamariMarinated OlivesPinza La MortazzaPizza MargheritaPolpette Di CodaRadiatori al SugoYellowtail CarpaccioFriesRoasted Potatoes
$5 wells and select beers, plus discounted fries, sliders, and appetizers during weekday happy hour.
1 deal— tap to view
Weekdays, 3pm-6pm
$5 Wells$5 Werewolf Blonde$5 Werewolf Mexican Lager$5 Side Fries$6 Kona Big Wave Blonde$6 Easy Rider Light American Lager$6 Embolden Broken Record IPA$6 White Claw$6 Side Garlic Fries$6 Side Sweet Fries$6 Side Brussels
Discounted cocktails, wine, and beer alongside upscale bites like Kimchee Brussels and Truffle Mac.
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Daily, 4pm-6pm
$6 All Bottled Beer$7 Bubbles by the Flute$7 Mango Bellini$8 Glass of House Red Wine$8 Glass of House White Wine$9 Signature Cocktails$10 Signature Cocktails$7 Kimchee Brussels$11 Truffle Mac$12 Italian Sausage Bolognese$19 Maine Lobster Roll
Discounted craft cocktails, nigiri, and small plates in a vibrant Amazonian-inspired setting.
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Sun – Thu, 5pm-7pm
$6 House Wine by the Glass$6 Draft Beer$7 Well Drinks$7 House Sangria$9 Featured Craft Cocktails$1.50 Oyster (1)$6 Grilled Corn$6 Brussels Sprouts$6 Salmon Nigiri (2pc)$6 Sea Bass Nigiri (2pc)$7 Truffle Fries
Discounted smash burgers, craft beers, and wine, plus daily specials like all-night happy hour on Tuesdays.
5 deals— tap to view
Wed, 7pm-11:59pm
$6 Pints
Weekdays, 4pm-6pm
$8 Oklahoma Smash Burger$12 Double Oklahoma Smash Burger$2 Off Draft Beers$2 Off Well Drinks$7 House Red Wine$7 House White Wine$2 Off Fried Pickles$2 Off Fried Cheese Curds & Jalapeños$2 Off Chicken Flautas
Italian bites and drinks during two happy hours, including late-night weekend specials.
2 deals— tap to view
Sun – Thu, 4pm-6pm
$8 Limoncello Spritz$8 Raspberry Margarita$8 Well Martini$6 Wines by the Glass$5 Select Beer$8 Bruschette di Pomodoro$8 Polpette$8 Carciofi alla Griglia$8 Mozzarella Caprese$11 Burrata e Prosciutto$11 Fritto Misto
Head to Far Corner for $4 beers, $6 house wines, and $6 wells.
6 deals— tap to view
Mon, 4:40pm-11pm
$4 Beers$6 House Wines$6 Wells
Tue, 4:40pm-11pm
$4 Beers$6 House Wines$6 Wells
Sat, 3:40pm-1am
$4 Beers$6 House Wines$6 Wells
+3 more deals
Common Questions
What are the best happy hours in Gaslamp Quarter?
SAVOR tracks 28 independently owned venues with active happy hour deals in Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego. Each is scored 1-5 on Value x Quality. Browse the full list above or filter by deal type, venue type, and features.
How many happy hour venues are in Gaslamp Quarter?
Gaslamp Quarter currently has 28 independent bars and restaurants with active happy hour deals on SAVOR. This count updates as venues are added or as deals change.