Happy hour spots for large groups — bars and restaurants that handle big parties with great deals. 76 venues found.
Spacious layouts, communal tables, big patio areas. These venues handle larger parties during happy hour without needing a reservation. Pitcher deals and shareable appetizer platters bring the per-person cost way down compared to ordering individually. Breweries, sports bars, and restaurants with communal seating work best. Many have games — pool, darts, shuffleboard — to keep the group occupied. Happy hour seating is first-come-first-served at most spots, so arriving early helps. Some venues accept reservations for parties of 8+.
Grab $2 pizza slices and cheap drinks at this 70s disco bar.
Award-winning cocktails for just $5 during happy hour at this James Beard recognized bar.
Signature cocktails for $8 and upscale bites like Wagyu New York Skewers at this Michelin-recognized rooftop steakhouse.
$11 cocktails and appetizers with stunning bay views during weekday happy hour.
Half-off appetizers and discounted drinks during happy hour, plus daily specials like $3.95 tacos and $6 oysters.
Discounted craft cocktails, select wines, and upscale bites like Ahi Poke Nachos and Truffle Parmesan Fries.
Craft cocktails, $4 house wines, and $1.50 oysters at this Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognized rooftop spot.
Acclaimed craft beers for $5-$6 and pair them with highly-rated pizzas.
Go for $5 craft cocktails and bar tapas, plus $20 sangria pitchers and 25% off wine bottles.
Half-priced craft cocktails and wine, $5 house beers, and $10 food specials from the rooftop with ocean views.
Discounted prime steak, wagyu sliders, and oysters alongside $11 cocktails and $8 wines.
$7 focaccia, $15 Cucina Burger, and $10-$12 craft cocktails, plus daily food specials like half-price meatballs on Mondays.
Half-off all beer, wine, spirits, and select appetizers makes this Gaslamp hotspot a must for after-work drinks and bites.
Discounted seafood small plates, a great burger, and half-off wine bottles on Thursdays at this acclaimed ocean-view spot.
90 minutes of unlimited house wines, sangria, and beer, or upgrade for well cocktails, all night, every night.
Go for discounted sushi rolls, izakaya small plates, and cocktails at this chic Pacific Beach spot.
$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.
Discounted margaritas, well drinks, draft beer, and a selection of appetizers and tacos during Papi Hour, plus extensive Taco Tuesday specials.
A wide selection of discounted tiki cocktails and island-inspired bites, with happy hour deals running all day on Mondays.
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.
Go for the $10 specialty cocktails, $7 wine, or the $15.95 burger and beer deal.
Discounted craft beers, well drinks, and wine at this family-friendly gastropub with an open-air vibe.
$2 off a wide selection of appetizers, signature cocktails, draft beers, and wines by the glass, plus $5 IPAs on Thursdays.
Grab 2-for-1 drinks during happy hour or late night right on the boardwalk.
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.
Authentic Italian bites and drinks, including pizza and cocktails, with an all-night happy hour on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Discounted tap wines and a complimentary cheese or charcuterie board with any bottle purchase, plus other happy hour food specials.
Go for the $2 off craft beers and select appetizers, plus all-night happy hour on Tuesdays.
Grab $10 appetizers, select wines, and signature cocktails Tuesday-Sunday with stunning views.
Discounted wells, draft beers, wines, and a variety of pub bites, plus daily karaoke and Taco Tuesday deals.
$7 margaritas and $5 beers during happy hour, plus all-day deals on Mondays and Taco Tuesday specials.
Daily happy hour features $3 off house beers, $8 classic cocktails, and a diverse tapas menu with items like Tinga Tacos and Crispy Cauliflower.
Discounted draft beers, specialty cocktails, and house wine, plus daily food and wine specials on the inviting al fresco patio.
A diverse happy hour menu with discounted sliders, tacos, and specialty cocktails, plus live music on select nights.
Grab $7 drinks and half-off appetizers at this Gaslamp Quarter hotspot, plus enjoy daily food specials and live entertainment.
$8 margaritas and half-off street corn and guacamole on their dog-friendly patio.
$2 oysters and a special 'Girl Dinner' package with sushi and a lychee martini, all with stunning ocean views.
Half-off draft beers and discounted wells make this lively Irish pub a local favorite for happy hour.
$8 house margaritas and discounted appetizers with ocean views during their weekday happy hour.
$10 house cocktails and margaritas, plus a variety of seafood small plates and sushi rolls.
Go for the popular $1.25 oysters on Thursday, plus enjoy discounted house lager, shrimp cocktail, and weekend mimosa specials.
Grab $7 house margs and $2 off appetizers while enjoying bowling and sports on giant screens.
Head to the Cantina for Howling Hour with discounted margaritas, draft beers, and a selection of tacos and appetizers.
$5 draft beers, well drinks, and specialty appetizers, plus $8 Kentucky Colonels on Wednesdays.
Score discounted Wagyu Smash Burgers, Filet Medallions, and cocktails at this upscale steakhouse.
Go for the $6 margaritas and select draft beers, plus half-off wine bottles and discounted appetizers, with all-day happy hour on Mondays.
$8 shareable plates like guacamole and taquitos, plus $10 house margaritas and $8 Mexican Candy Shots.