National Happy Hour Day November 12th
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| The Duck Dive Artichoke Spinach Dip (courtesy photo) |
San Diego’s own Karl Strauss Brewing Company features a seven-days-a-week happy hour from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at its four brewpubs in 4S Ranch, Carlsbad, downtown, and Sorrento Mesa. All Karl Strauss beers on tap are $6, including the recently released seasonal Golden Stout that is brewed with coffee beans from La Jolla-based Bird Rock Coffee. All appetizers are $10 as well, and selections include Asada Fries, Duck Fat Pretzel Bites, Ahi Poke Nachos, and Boneless Wings.
Coin Haus in La Mesa Village offers a happy hour Tuesday – Sunday from open (times vary) until 6:00 p.m. The 21+ “beercade” with self-pour drinks and arcade games offers $0.30/oz for select beers, $2 off ready-made cocktails and slushies, and free games. The tap menu rotates seasonally, and the arcade games include Mario Kart, Pac-Man, Game of Thrones pinball, Frogger, and more.
For a happy hour that feels like a mini vacation, Miss B’s Coconut Club in Mission Beach has you covered. This laid-back hotspot offers a delightful twist on classic Caribbean cuisine with a distinctive tiki vibe. Its Havana Good Time happy hour run Monday – Friday from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. with $6 drafts, $8 daiquiris and mojitos, and $7 snacks like the El Cubano sandwich with lechon asado and smoked ham.
Bayou bites and voodoo potions await at Louisiana Purchase, where the spirit of New Orleans comes alive in North Park. The Bayou Hour is Tuesday – Friday from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., featuring soulful favorites like gumbo, charbroiled oysters, and Thin Cut Catfish — perfectly seasoned with lemon pepper or a side of Southeast hot sauce. Pair it with The Bing, a playful mix of gin, apple pucker, pineapple, and butterfly pea bitters, and let the flavors transport you straight to the French Quarter.
Looking for a twist on your classic neighborhood bar? The Smoking Gun turns happy hour into a full-on nostalgia trip. From 3:00 – 7:00 p.m., the “Smiles for Miles” menu brings together comfort food, craft cocktails, and 50% off arcade play. Order the $10 Wagyu Double Cheeseburger — juicy, cheesy perfection — and pair it with a $30 Punch Bowl, served in a disco ball and brimming with Absolut Citron, Aperol, citrus, bitters, and champagne.
If energy is what you’re after, head straight to barleymash in the Gaslamp. From Monday–Friday (3:00 – 6:00 p.m.), they’re serving 50% off cocktails, spirits, beer, and wine — the ultimate setup for after-work unwinding or pre-game fun. Order a plate of their legendary Oven-Roasted Beer-Brined Chicken Wings coated in crave-worthy Whiskey Buffalo or Mango Mojito sauces and soak up the vibe: part sports bar, part urban party, and 100% Gaslamp attitude.
Looking for a little spice? Step into Hasta Mañana Cantina, where every hour feels like a celebration. Their daily 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. happy hour means $7 draft beers, $8 house margaritas (frozen or spicy), and deals on tacos and nachos that make it impossible to order just one. Start with the Carnitas Street Taco topped with spicy avocado salsa and pickled habanero onions — the ultimate taco to pair with a salt-rimmed marg.
Craving an afternoon escape with breathtaking views of the Pacific? Head to George's at the Cove in La Jolla and unwind in the Level2 bar, where happy hour runs weekdays from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. with 50% off all beer and wines by the glass. Pair your drink with one of their elegant starters like the Salmon Tartare — lightly cured salmon with potato salad, tarragon, trout roe, hot mustard aioli, and a crispy potato crumble. Sit back, relax, and let the Pacific steal the spotlight.
Tour de Tapas featuring “Euro Small Plates & Sips” in La Mesa Village features happy hour Tuesday – Sunday from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. with 15% off all bottles of wine, glasses of wine, beer, and sangria. The wine list was carefully curated to 30 selections – almost exclusively from Southern Europe – after ownership’s sampling of more than 300 options. The wines that were selected had to meet the criteria of pairing well with the menu, having the most affordable price point, and not being available at nearby restaurants and retail outlets. Happy hour returns later in the evenings – from 8:30 p.m. to close (Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and from 9:00 p.m. to close (Friday and Saturday).
Look for the duck — and follow it straight to The Duck Dive, Pacific Beach’s go-to for sun, surf, and seriously good drinks. This beach-chic spot is known for its inventive cocktails, rotating local brews, and a menu that celebrates American coastal cuisine. Stop by Monday–Friday from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. for $7 select drafts and wines, $8 craft cocktails, and 50% off select snacks and shares. Try the refreshing Cucumber Lemonade alongside Calamari and Peppers, Duck Fat Fries, or Dive Wings— the perfect pairing for a golden-hour escape by the sea.
Where the good times roll until sunset. Mavericks Beach Club is Pacific Beach’s ultimate playground with four bars, live DJs, and happy hour from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. featuring half-off all drinks. Capturing the carefree spirit of the California coast, this energetic spot blends beachside dining, entertainment, and social buzz all in one place. Grab a Spicy Pepino cocktail, snag a seat on the patio, and let that signature PB rhythm turn your weekday into the weekend.
Across from the waves of Mission Beach, Sandbar Sportsbar & Grill serves happy hour from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. with $4 Street Tacos, $8 Sandbargaritas, and 50% off chips and dips. Don’t miss Juan’s Street Taco, featuring pork adobada, roasted pineapple, cilantro, onion, and jalapeño cream sauce on a fresh corn tortilla — a perfect bite of coastal flavor. For the best view, take it upstairs to their Sky Bar — ocean breeze, golden hour, and a margarita in hand.
