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Best Happy Hours in San Diego The top-rated happy hours in San Diego, ranked by our Value × Quality score . Only independent bars and restaurants — no chains.
Little Italy restaurant
Michelin-recognized Japanese cuisine and craft cocktails at exceptional happy hour prices.
2 deals — tap to view Weekdays, 4pm-6pm
$1 Off All Draft Beers $7 Sapporo $8 Hot Sake $8 Cold Sake $9 House Red Wine $9 House White Wine $13 Specialty Cocktails $3 Miso Soup $4 Salted Edamame $5 Garlic Edamame $6 California Roll $6 Veggie Roll $7 Spicy Tuna Roll $7 Chicken Katsu Skewers (2) $8 Chicken Gyoza (6) $8 Veggie Gyoza (6) $8 Blistered Shishitos $8 Takoyaki (4) $8 Karaage Green Beans $8 Philly Roll $8 Tuna Roll $8 Hamachi Roll $8 Salmon Roll $12-$14 Specialty Rolls $13 Bao Bun (2) $13 Spicy Poke Hamach
Mon, 7pm-11pm
$12 Select Rolls
See Full Details Adams Ave & University Heights restaurant
Michelin-recognized quality with $10 craft cocktails, select wines, $6 draft beers, and delicious food deals like a $10 Smash Burger.
1 deal — tap to view Daily, 5pm-6pm
$10 Cosmopolitan $10 Bee's Knees $10 Margarita $10 Negroni $10 Old Fashioned $10 Lieu Dit Rosé $10 Val De Meigas Albariño $10 Domenico Fraccaroli Corvina/Rondinella $6 Modern Times Pilsner $6 Pure Project Tropical Mist $6 Coronado Brewing Weekend Vibes IPA
Little Italy restaurant
Grab the $20 Happy Meal with a burger, oysters, fries, and bubbly, or enjoy 50% off bottles of bubbles at this Michelin-recognized spot.
1 deal — tap to view Weekdays, 5pm-6pm
$20 Happy Meal $6 Roasted Oysters (3) $8 Smash Burger $4 Frites $7 N/A Lemon & Herbs 50% Off All Bottles of Bubbles $13 G.H. Mumm Champagne $7.50 Jeio Prosecco $7.50 Pierre Sparr Brut Rosé $9 Gocciolare Barbera $6 Japanese Lager
Balboa Park & Mission Hills restaurant
Michelin-recognized cuisine with $1 oysters on Mondays and $10 cocktails and wood-fired bites Wednesday-Sunday.
2 deals — tap to view Mon, 4pm-6pm
$1 Oysters on the Half Shell $10 Gin + Tonic $10 Hugo Spritz $12 Dirty Martini $12 Gibson
Sun, Wed – Sat, 4pm-6pm
Crispy Fried Chicken Wings Grilled Oysters Baja Shrimp Cocktail Esquites Refried Bean Dip
North Park cocktail lounge
Award-winning cocktails for just $5 during happy hour at this James Beard recognized bar.
2 deals — tap to view Mon – Thu, 4pm-6:30pm
$5 Happy Hour Cocktails from a Pre-Prohibition Recipe Book
Fri, 12pm-6:30pm
$5 Happy Hour Cocktails from a Pre-Prohibition Recipe Book
See Full Details Little Italy restaurant
Signature cocktails for $8 and upscale bites like Wagyu New York Skewers at this Michelin-recognized rooftop steakhouse.
1 deal — tap to view Weekdays, 3pm-4:30pm
$8 Wagyu Old Fashioned $8 Dirty Martini Dirty Tots Philly Cheese Steak New York Skewers
See Full Details Pacific Beach restaurant
Half-off all draft beers, canned beers, wines, and cocktails, plus discounted chicken wings, sliders, and loaded fries.
1 deal — tap to view Weekdays, 2pm-6pm
Honey Bear Slider Half Don Pastor Fries Jidori Chicken Wings 50% Off All Draft Beer 50% Off All Canned Beer 50% Off All Wine 50% Off All Cocktails
Little Italy restaurant
Craft cocktails, $4 house wines, and $1.50 oysters at this Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognized rooftop spot.
1 deal — tap to view Weekdays, 5pm-7pm
$4 House Wine $3 Bottled Beer $1.50 Off Draught Beers $4-$7.50 Select Cocktails & Martinis $1.50 Oysters $3 House Fries $5 Truffle Fries $7.50 Fish Tacos (2) $5.50 Mixed Greens
Pacific Beach cocktail lounge
Go for $1.50 oysters, $8 starters, and $5 off craft cocktails during their extensive Social Hour, plus daily late-night deals.
5 deals — tap to view Sun – Wed, Fri, Sat, 4pm-6pm
$1.50 Oysters (6 oyster minimum, add bottle of Champagne, Pinot Grigio or House Red for $14.99) $8 Tortitas De Papa $8 Slowly Handmade Flatbread $8 Chimichurri Burger $8 Mango Habanero Chicken Wings $8 Whipped Feta & Chill $5 Off Cocktails $6 Draft Beer $6 Wines $7 Margaritas
Adams Ave & University Heights restaurant
$10 cocktails, wines, and a selection of discounted steakhouse bites, including their signature burger.
1 deal — tap to view Daily, 5pm-6pm
$10 Cosmopolitan $10 Margarita $10 Daiquiri $10 Old Fashioned $10 Negroni $10 Select Wines $5 Draft Beer $7 French Fries $10 Truffle Fries $11 Fried Brussels Sprouts $12 Harissa Marinated Beef Skewers
Old Town & Midway restaurant
Premium steakhouse bites like Wagyu Smash Burgers and Filet Medallions, plus crafted cocktails, at exceptional happy hour prices.
2 deals — tap to view Weekdays, 2:30pm-5pm
$6 Featured Shots $7 Michelada w/Donna's Pickle Beer $10 Featured Cocktails $10 House Wine by the Glass (Red, White, Rosé) $8 Marlin Tostada $9 Chopped Caesar Salad $11 Wagyu Smash Burger $16 BBQ Pork Flatbread $16 Filet Medallions $16 Filet Mignon Birria Fries
Old Town & Midway restaurant
$11 cocktails and appetizers with stunning bay views during weekday happy hour.
1 deal — tap to view Weekdays, 3:30pm-5:30pm
$5 Bud Light $6 Zero Proof Beer $7 Select Local Craft Beer Cans $8 Select Wines $9 Well Spirits $9 Zero Proof Cocktails $11 Featured Libations $11 Chicken Potstickers $11 Crispy Calamari $11 Coconut Shrimp $11 Steamed Mussels
Adams Ave & University Heights restaurant
Escape to an urban oasis for happy hour with $7 draft beers, select wines, and well drinks, plus $5 mocktails and discounted signature cocktails.
1 deal — tap to view Tue – Fri, 4pm-6pm
$5 Featured Mocktails $7 Well Drinks $7 Select Wines by the Glass $7 Draft Beer $8.50 Hillcrest Basic Cocktail $9.00 Ruby's Nectar Cocktail $9.00 B & T Cocktail $10.00 Heated Fruitcake Cocktail $11.00 El Cajon Boulevardier Cocktail $12.00 Freaky Tiki Cocktail
Little Italy wine bar
Significant savings on authentic Italian appetizers and flatbreads, plus a generous Apericena deal for two.
1 deal — tap to view Daily, 4pm-6pm
Apericena (for 2 people) Caprese Salad Zuppa del Giorno Salumi e Formaggi (for 2 people) Verdure Miste Caesar Salad Sicilian Meatballs Bruschette Miste Flatbread Margherita Flatbread Romana Peroni Beer
Carmel Valley & Del Mar restaurant
All-night happy hour on Sunday and Monday, plus half-off wine bottles on Thursdays.
5 deals — tap to view Sun, Mon, 11am-9pm
Crispy Chicken Bites Grilled Asparagus Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Thai Chicken Salad Crispy Ahi Poke Grass Fed Burger Sugar Spiced Salmon Sandwich Ahi Poke Nachos Sugar Spiced Salmon Salad Local Yellowtail Crudo Mussels in Thai Red Curry Coconut Broth
Ocean Beach sports bar
Half-off appetizers and discounted drinks during happy hour, plus daily specials like $3.95 tacos and $6 oysters.
6 deals — tap to view Thu, 12pm-9pm
$3.95 Tacos $5 Pints
Fri, 12pm-9pm
$6 for 6 Fresh Shucked Oysters $2 Peppered Oyster Shooters
Tue, 12pm-9pm
$3.95 Tacos $8 Patrón Margaritas
+3 more deals
Pacific Beach sports bar
Go for half-off all drinks during the week, or hit Taco Tuesday for $3.50 tacos and late-night drink deals.
6 deals — tap to view Mon, Wed – Fri, 2pm-7pm
50% Off All Drinks
Tue, 2pm-7pm
50% Off All Drinks
+3 more deals
See Full Details Pacific Beach cocktail lounge
Go for 50% off craft cocktails, gin & tonic drafts, beer, and wine at this acclaimed speakeasy.
1 deal — tap to view Tue – Fri, 5pm-6pm
50% Off Menu Cocktails 50% Off Gin & Tonic Drafts 50% Off Beer 50% Off Wine
See Full Details Balboa Park & Mission Hills restaurant
Farm-to-table small plates and craft cocktails for $10, with $6 draft beers, in a charming garden setting.
1 deal — tap to view Sun – Thu, 4pm-6pm
$6 All Draft Beers $10 House Wine $10 Paddle Out Cocktail $10 Old Fashioned $10 Good Karma Margarita $10 Gin & Juice $8 Roasted Brussels Sprouts $9 Baby Romaine Caesar Salad $12 Green Goddess Kale $12 Fried Green Tomato $13 Housemade Meatballs
La Jolla restaurant
Half-off upscale Asian tapas and sushi rolls, plus $9 specialty drinks daily at this revered La Jolla spot.
1 deal — tap to view Daily, 3pm-5:30pm
50% Off Asian Tapas 50% Off Sushi Rolls $9 Specialty Drinks
See Full Details Pacific Beach restaurant
Significant savings on upscale Japanese fusion, including nearly half-off sushi rolls and discounted cocktails.
1 deal — tap to view Sun, Wed – Sat, 5pm-8pm
$6 Shishito Peppers $9 Rockfish Katsu $15 Chicken Katsu Sandwich $16 CB Smash Burger $11 Kanpachi Roll $10 Butterfly Roll $12 Akami Roll $10 Future Foodie $7 Red Blend $7 White Blend $7 Embolden Yuzu Blonde
Little Italy restaurant
Critically acclaimed Asian-inspired cocktails for $7-$10 nightly at this upscale downtown steakhouse.
1 deal — tap to view Daily, 4:30pm-6:30pm
$7-$10 Cocktails
See Full Details Little Italy restaurant
Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian bites and craft drinks, plus daily food specials.
1 deal — tap to view Weekdays, 4pm-6pm
$7 Draft Beer $9 Red or White Wine $10 Classic Old Fashioned $10 White Sangria $10 Lavender 75 $12 Return to Splendor Cocktail $12 Citrus Reverie Cocktail $12 Hello 'Cello Cocktail $7 Roasted Garlic Focaccia $7 Burnt Brussels Sprouts $7 Salt & Pepper Fries
Gaslamp Quarter restaurant
Half-price burgers and $3 oysters make this French diner a standout for quality happy hour bites and drinks.
2 deals — tap to view Wed, 5pm-9pm
50% Off Bottles of Wine
Weekdays, 3pm-6pm
$4 Featured Beer $6 House Wines $8 House Wines $8 Cocktail of the Day $3 Oyster $5 Pommes Frites $8 Tapenade & Crostini $10 Croquettes $10 Clams Saint James
Gaslamp Quarter restaurant
Discounted oysters, sliders, and craft cocktails daily, plus $1.50 oysters all day Tuesday.
2 deals — tap to view Tue, 4:30pm-9pm
$1.50 Oysters
Daily, 4pm-6:30pm
$3 Oysters $7 Oyster Shooter $7 Wagyu Popcorn $10 Stake Fries $16 Stake Burger Sliders $16 Mexican Prawn Ceviche Tostada $17 Saltspring Island Mussels $17 Filet Mignon Steak Skewers $17 Wood-fired Flatbread
North Park restaurant|wine bar
90 minutes of unlimited house wines, sangria, and beer, or upgrade to include well cocktails, at this stylish Venetian-inspired wine bar.
1 deal — tap to view Daily, 5pm-1am
90 Minute Open Bar (House Wines, Sangria, Bacari Beer) 90 Minute Open Bar (House Wines, Sangria, Bacari Beer, Well Cocktails)
See Full Details Downtown San Diego brewery
Daily happy hour features $9 cocktails, wines, and well drinks, plus a diverse menu of tapas like tinga tacos and crispy cauliflower.
1 deal — tap to view Daily, 3pm-6pm
$2 Off Full Pours of House Beers $9 Wine Glass $9 Sangria $9 Specialty Cocktails $9 Well Drinks $9 Tuff(er) Smoked Carrot Dip $9 Sicilian Olives $9 Patatas Bravas $14 Baked Oysters $9 Tinga Tacos $10 Crispy Cauliflower
Pacific Beach restaurant
Half-priced craft cocktails and wine, $5 house beers, and $10 food specials from the rooftop with ocean views.
8 deals — tap to view Wed, 7pm-9pm
50% Off Select Bottles of Wine $5 House Beers
Weekdays, 2pm-5pm
50% Off Bottles of Wine 50% Off Craft Cocktails $5 AleHouse Draft Beers $5 Well Cocktails $5 Fernet Branca $10 Fried Pickles
Little Italy restaurant
Discounted prime steak, wagyu sliders, and oysters alongside $11 cocktails and $8 wines.
3 deals — tap to view Mon, 6pm-10pm
50% Off Bottle Wine
Sun – Thu, 4pm-6:30pm
$1.50 Oysters $10 4 Oyster Rockefeller $15 Empanada Trio $18 Braised Beef Cheek $18 Tuna Tartare $16 Kampachi Crudo $17 Wagyu Sliders $18 Lobster Mac and Cheese $24 Prime Steak
Hillcrest restaurant
Go for the all-you-can-eat tacos and 2-for-1 margaritas every Wednesday, or enjoy weekday happy hour deals.
2 deals — tap to view Tue, 11am-9pm
All-You-Can-Eat Tacos 2-for-1 Margaritas
Mon, Wed – Fri, 3pm-7pm
$5 Draft Beers $6 Margaritas $3.50 Tequila Shots $8 Guac & Chips
See Full Details How we rank these Every venue on SAVOR is scored on a 1-5 scale measuring Value × Quality — not just how cheap the deals are, but how good the experience is relative to what you pay. This page shows venues scoring 3 or higher (Local Favorite and above). Scores are calculated by AI analysis of real menus, prices, and local reviews.
Learn more about the SAVOR Score Common Questions What are the best happy hours in San Diego? SAVOR ranks 30 independently owned venues in San Diego by HH Score (1-5, Value x Quality). This page shows venues scoring 3 or higher. A score of 5 means exceptional deals at a top-quality venue. Scores come from deal structures, menus, and venue reputation.
How is the SAVOR ranking different from Yelp or Google? SAVOR ranks the happy hour deal, not the venue overall. A restaurant with 3 Yelp stars can score a 5 on SAVOR if the happy hour deals are exceptional. Chains are excluded, and scores cannot be purchased.
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$10 Smash Burger
$14 Wild Mushroom Mac & Cheese
Al Pastor Tostada
Wagyu Longaniza
Burger
Kennebec Fries
$10 Lemon Drop
$10 Gimlet
$10 Margarita
$10 Old Fashioned
$10 Espresso Martini
$10 Scarpetta Rosato Rose Glass
$10 Scarpetta Bianco Friulano Glass
$10 Scarpetta Rosso Sangiovese Glass
$6 Pure Project Rain Pilsner
$6 Societe Harlot Blonde
$6 Coronado Brewing Weekend Vibes IPA
$6 Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn N/A Blonde
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$9 Beer and Shot
Tue, 4pm-10pm
$65 Three-Course Menu and Champagne for Two
Sun, Thu, 4pm-7pm
Complimentary Bites with Drink Purchase (Aperitivo)
$13 Dynamite Shrimp
$15 Iceberg Wedge Salad
$15 Barbecued Dry-Aged Meatballs
$18 Old Bay Shrimp Cocktail
$20 Ahi Tuna Tartare
$21 Signature Burger w/Fries
$24 Half Dozen Oysters on the Half Shell
$17 4oz. Steak Frites
$25 24hr. Smoked Dino Rib
Weekends, 3pm-5pm
$6 Featured Shots $7 Michelada w/Donna's Pickle Beer $10 Featured Cocktails $10 House Wine by the Glass (Red, White, Rosé) $8 Marlin Tostada $9 Chopped Caesar Salad $11 Wagyu Smash Burger $16 BBQ Pork Flatbread $16 Filet Medallions $16 Filet Mignon Birria Fries $17 4oz. Steak Frites $25 24hr. Smoked Dino Rib
$11 Chef Deborah's Pepita & Sesame Crusted Brie
$11 C-Level Caesar Salad
Stella Beer
Mission IPA Beer
House White Wine
House Red Wine
Aperol Spritz
Limoncello Spritz
Violet Spritz
Cynar Spritz
Crispy Calamari
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Blue Lump Crab Cake
Fried Fish Taco
Flat Bread
Tue – Sat, 4pm-6:30pm
Crispy Chicken Bites Grilled Asparagus Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Thai Chicken Salad Crispy Ahi Poke Grass Fed Burger Sugar Spiced Salmon Sandwich Ahi Poke Nachos Sugar Spiced Salmon Salad Local Yellowtail Crudo Mussels in Thai Red Curry Coconut Broth Crispy Calamari Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Blue Lump Crab Cake Fried Fish Taco Flat Bread
Tue, 4pm-9pm
$5 Tacos $4 Select Beers $9 Califino Margarita
$13 Grilled Artichokes
$14 Heirloom Tomato Pinsa
$15 Cheeseburger
$15 Fennel Sausage Pinsa
$16 Burrata Artichoke Pinsa
$17 Mussels & Clams
$18 Ocean Chicharron
$15 Grenade Flight
$10 Yuzu Cocktail
$10 Shiso Cocktail
$10 Sake & Soda
$9 Italian Chopped Salad
$9 Fried Stuffed Squash Blossom (x2)
$12 Giant Meatball
$15 Cucina Burger
$40 Pizza + Bottle of Wine
$10 Burger (Americaine, Roadside Double or Parisienne)
$18 Seasonal Vegetable Flatbread
$19 Seared Hawaiian Tuna Slider
$32 Steak and Frites
$10 Stake Martini
$8 Select Cocktails
$8 Premium Well Drinks
$7 Select Beer
$7 Select Wines By The Glass
$22 Veuve Clicquot
$11 Shrimp Aguachile
$11 La Pizza
$12 El Smash
$10 Pesto Chicken Flatbread
$10 Italian Flatbread
$10 BBQ Flatbread
$10 Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel
$15 Classic Cheeseburger & an AleHouse Draft Beer
Mon, 11am-11pm
$15 Classic Cheeseburger & an AleHouse Draft Beer $5 House Beers $5 Well Vodka $5 Well Tequila $5 Screwball $7 Crown Royal $7 Ketel One $7 Casamigos
$14 Chancho Wedge Salad
$6 Artisan Rustic Bread
$11 Media Noche Cocktail
$11 Rosario, Rosario Cocktail
$11 Soldado Criollo Cocktail
$11 From Rosario with Love Cocktail
$8 Select House Red Wine Glass
$26 Select House Red Wine Bottle
$8 Select House White Wine Glass
$25 Select House White Wine Bottle
$8 S
Fri, Sat, 4pm-6pm
$1.50 Oysters $10 4 Oyster Rockefeller $15 Empanada Trio $18 Braised Beef Cheek $18 Tuna Tartare $16 Kampachi Crudo $17 Wagyu Sliders $18 Lobster Mac and Cheese $24 Prime Steak $14 Chancho Wedge Salad $6 Artisan Rustic Bread $11 Media Noche Cocktail $11 Rosario, Rosario Cocktail $11 Soldado Criollo Cocktail $11 From Rosario with Love Cocktail $8 Select House Red Wine Glass $26 Select House Red Wine Bottle $8 Select House White Wine Glass $25 Select House White Wine Bottle $8 S
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