Independent bars and restaurants with Friday happy hour deals in San Diego, CA. 159 venues found.
The 3-6 PM Friday window fills up fast. Venues pull out strong deals to capture the after-work crowd, but windows are tighter than weekdays — many end at 6 PM instead of 7. Some restaurants cut food specials at 5:30 PM as dinner service ramps up. Arrive before 5 to get the full deal menu and your pick of seats. Friday is the second most popular day by deal count, behind Monday. Prices match weekday levels; the windows are just shorter. Patio and rooftop spots fill up on Friday afternoons. Several venues offer a smooth transition from happy hour to dinner if you want to make an evening of it.
Award-winning cocktails for just $5 during happy hour at this James Beard recognized bar.
Michelin-recognized quality with $10 craft cocktails, select wines, $6 draft beers, and delicious food deals like a $10 Smash Burger.
A sophisticated happy hour with a $20 'Happy Meal' featuring a burger, oysters, fries, and bubbly, plus half-off bottles of bubbles.
Grab $2 pizza slices and cheap drinks at this 70s disco bar.
Signature cocktails for $8 and upscale bites like Wagyu New York Skewers at this Michelin-recognized rooftop steakhouse.
$1 oysters on Mondays and wood-fired small plates with $10 cocktails and $6 beers Wednesday-Sunday.
Discounted snacks like SH Olives and SH Boquerones, plus refreshing SH Yuzu Coolers and SH White Wine.
Half-off all beer, wine, spirits, and select appetizers makes this Gaslamp hotspot a must for after-work drinks and bites.
$7 focaccia, $15 Cucina Burger, and $10-$12 craft cocktails, plus daily food specials like half-price meatballs on Mondays.
Discounted seafood small plates, a great burger, and half-off wine bottles on Thursdays at this acclaimed ocean-view spot.
Half-off appetizers and discounted drinks during happy hour, plus daily specials like $3.95 tacos and $6 oysters.
Half-priced craft cocktails and wine, $5 house beers, and $10 food specials from the rooftop with ocean views.
Discounted oysters, sliders, and craft cocktails daily, plus $1.50 oysters all day Tuesday.
A wide selection of discounted Japanese small plates, sushi rolls, and specialty cocktails at this Michelin Guide-featured spot.
Escape to an urban oasis for happy hour with $7 draft beers, select wines, and well drinks, plus $5 mocktails and discounted signature cocktails.
Craft cocktails, $4 house wines, and $1.50 oysters at this Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognized rooftop spot.
Premium steakhouse bites like Wagyu Smash Burgers and Filet Medallions, plus crafted cocktails, at exceptional happy hour prices.
$11 cocktails and appetizers with stunning bay views during weekday happy hour.
Go for 50% off signature Asian tapas like Crab Stack and Hamachi Tacos daily on the patio.
Acclaimed craft beers for $5-$6 and pair them with highly-rated pizzas.
Rooftop happy hour with discounted signature oysters and craft cocktails from a Michelin-awarded chef.
Grab discounted Korean fried chicken bites, craft beers, and soju cocktails during their weekday happy hour or late-night on weekends.
Discounted prime steak, wagyu sliders, and oysters alongside $11 cocktails and $8 wines.
Half-off all draft beers, canned beers, wines, and cocktails, plus discounted chicken wings, sliders, and loaded fries.
Go for $1.50 oysters, $8 starters, and $5 off craft cocktails during their extensive Social Hour, plus daily late-night deals.
$6 draft beers, $8 margaritas, and a variety of Mexican small plates and tacos during two daily happy hours.
$2 off all draught beer, wells, wine, ciders, and High Noon's daily, plus $3 pizza slices on weekdays.
Sip masterfully-crafted cocktails and enjoy quality snacks at this speakeasy, perfect for an early evening out.
Grab $4 street tacos on Tuesdays or enjoy half-priced wine bottles all day Wednesday, plus weekday happy hour deals.
50% off drinks and tasty chicken bites like Honey Bear Sliders and Half Don Pastor Fries.
Discounted margaritas, well drinks, draft beer, and a selection of appetizers and tacos during Papi Hour, plus extensive Taco Tuesday specials.
$5 Italian tapas, $5 house wine, and $3 beer daily, plus a $6 cocktail of the week and $6 well drinks.
Grab discounted tacos and drinks during daily specials, or hit up Industry Mondays for 52% off your drink tab.
Go for the $6 draft beers, $7 specialty cocktails, and half-off appetizers, plus $10 street tacos on Tuesdays.
$8 house wine all day Monday, plus $8 margaritas and $18 all-you-can-eat tacos on Tuesdays.
Go for the $5 sake, Sapporo, and wine, plus $3-$5 sushi rolls and appetizers.
$6 draft beers and half-off select wines, plus $13 cocktails, at this upscale coastal eatery.
$7 select wines and drafts, $8 signature cocktails, and half-off popular snacks like Duck Fat Fries and Dive Wings.
$2 off a wide selection of appetizers, signature cocktails, draft beers, and wines by the glass, plus $5 IPAs on Thursdays.
Grab $5 appetizers and $5 domestic drafts during the weekday happy hour, plus enjoy daily food and drink specials.
Grab 2-for-1 drinks during happy hour or late night right on the boardwalk.
Head to The Local Pacific Beach for $5 House Margaritas on Sundays, $5 for 2 Tacos on Tuesdays, and $6 wells, drafts, and wine during weekday happy hour.
Go for daily $2 off food and drinks, plus an all-day happy hour every Wednesday.
Go for the $1 oysters, a fantastic deal on a signature item at this acclaimed seafood spot.
Daily $6 Karl Strauss beers and $10 appetizers at this historic downtown brewpub.
Discounted cocktails, wine, and beer alongside upscale bites like Kimchee Brussels and Truffle Mac.
Grab $5 appetizers like mini pizzas and wings, plus $5 beers and $6 wine and crafted drinks during happy hour.
Go for the daily happy hour with discounted street tacos, flatbreads, and a burger, plus weekend brunch drink specials.
Discounted tap wines and a complimentary cheese or charcuterie board with any bottle purchase, plus other happy hour food specials.
Discounted smash burgers, craft beers, and wine, plus daily specials like all-night happy hour on Tuesdays.