Independent bars and restaurants with Thursday happy hour deals in San Diego, CA. 184 venues found.
Thursday is the most popular happy hour day by attendance, even though Monday and Tuesday list more deals. Venues know the pre-Friday crowd is coming regardless, so pricing is slightly less aggressive. The energy makes up for it. Some places shorten their window by 30 minutes compared to earlier in the week. Late-night specials become more common, especially at cocktail lounges and live music venues. Arrive before 5 PM for the best seating and the full deal window. Cocktail and wine specials tend to be strongest on Thursdays. "Thirsty Thursday" promotions lean drink-focused. Live music venues pair early shows with happy hour pricing.
Signature cocktails for $8 and upscale bites like Wagyu New York Skewers at this Michelin-recognized rooftop steakhouse.
Michelin-recognized cuisine with $1 oysters on Mondays and $10 cocktails and wood-fired bites Wednesday-Sunday.
Michelin-recognized quality with $10 craft cocktails, select wines, $6 draft beers, and delicious food deals like a $10 Smash Burger.
Grab the $20 Happy Meal with a burger, oysters, fries, and bubbly, or enjoy 50% off bottles of bubbles at this Michelin-recognized spot.
Michelin-recognized Japanese cuisine and craft cocktails at exceptional happy hour prices.
Award-winning cocktails for just $5 during happy hour at this James Beard recognized bar.
Significant savings on wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and cocktails daily on their patio or rooftop with ocean views.
Significant savings on upscale Japanese fusion, including nearly half-off sushi rolls and discounted cocktails.
Half-off appetizers and discounted drinks during happy hour, plus daily specials like $3.95 tacos and $6 oysters.
Discounted oysters, sliders, and craft cocktails daily, plus $1.50 oysters all day Tuesday.
All-night happy hour on Sunday and Monday, plus half-off wine bottles on Thursdays.
Daily happy hour features $9 cocktails, wines, and well drinks, plus a diverse menu of tapas like tinga tacos and crispy cauliflower.
Farm-to-table small plates and craft cocktails for $10, with $6 draft beers, in a charming garden setting.
90 minutes of unlimited house wines, sangria, and beer, or upgrade to include well cocktails, at this stylish Venetian-inspired wine bar.
Half-off upscale Asian tapas and sushi rolls, plus $9 specialty drinks daily at this revered La Jolla spot.
Rooftop happy hour with discounted signature oysters and craft cocktails from a Michelin-awarded chef.
Go for 50% off craft cocktails, gin & tonic drafts, beer, and wine at this acclaimed speakeasy.
Craft cocktails, $4 house wines, and $1.50 oysters at this Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognized rooftop spot.
Discounted prime steak, wagyu sliders, and oysters alongside $11 cocktails and $8 wines.
Half-priced craft cocktails and wine, $5 house beers, and $10 food specials from the rooftop with ocean views.
Escape to an urban oasis for happy hour with $7 draft beers, select wines, and well drinks, plus $5 mocktails and discounted signature cocktails.
Significant savings on authentic Italian appetizers and flatbreads, plus a generous Apericena deal for two.
Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian bites and craft drinks, plus daily food specials.
Grab a $9 grass-fed burger or $5 hot dog with discounted beer and wine during their daily 10-hour happy hour.
Go for $1.50 oysters, $8 starters, and $5 off craft cocktails during their extensive Social Hour, plus daily late-night deals.
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.
Modern Mexican cuisine and bayfront views with $11 signature cocktails and bites, plus $6 craft beers.
Half-off all draft beers, canned beers, wines, and cocktails, plus discounted chicken wings, sliders, and loaded fries.
Sip masterfully-crafted cocktails and enjoy quality snacks at this speakeasy, perfect for an early evening out.
Grab $5 house margaritas and 20% off appetizers during happy hour, plus enjoy daily specials like $4 street tacos on Tuesdays.
50% off drinks and tasty chicken bites like Honey Bear Sliders and Half Don Pastor Fries.
Discounted French bites like Pommes Frites and Croquettes, plus deals on champagne, wine, and beer.
Go for the $6.75 margaritas and TJ tacos during Papi Hour, or hit Taco Tuesday for street tacos starting at $2.75.
Italian-inspired bites like oxtail meatballs and Roman-style pizza, plus discounted cocktails and wines.
A wide selection of discounted tiki cocktails and island-inspired bites, with happy hour deals running all day on Mondays.
$5 Italian tapas, $5 house wine, and $3 beer daily, plus a $6 cocktail of the week and $6 well drinks.
Daily drink specials and half-off appetizers on Tuesdays, all with ocean views from the outdoor patio.
Groovy 70s disco bar with $2 pizza slices and discounted drinks on select nights.
Go for the $6 draft beers, $7 specialty cocktails, and half-off appetizers, plus $10 street tacos on Tuesdays.
Half-off all drinks Mon-Fri 3-8pm, plus daily food and drink specials like $2 tacos and $5 house margs.
Discounted draft beer, cocktails, and house wine, plus $6 bites, with all-day $8 house wine on Mondays and all-you-can-eat tacos on Tuesdays.
Grab $5 sake, Sapporo, or wine, plus sushi rolls from $3 and $1.50 fried rice.
Short rib sliders, pork belly bao buns, and wings are just $10.95 each for quality happy hour bites.
$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.
2-for-1 drinks on the beachfront patio, plus half-off wine bottles on Wednesdays.
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.