The Best Happy Hours in San Antonio for 2024 (With a Map!)
San Antonio is full of SO much delicious food (tacos, farm-to-table, craft beer, and more!) and it's a blast to explore all the great eateries. But it can hurt you where it counts - the wallet.
Thankfully there is an affordable and fun option to eat your way through the best that SA has to offer - happy hour! We're rounding up some of the best happy hours in San Antonio so you can enjoy a few drinks and bites with your friends at a fraction of the normal dining price.
Psst: happy hours are always a great way to get a taste for a restaurant, but if you want the full experience, be sure to check out our guide to the best restaurants in San Antonio because nothing beats the total dinner experience!
Let's get to it: you're looking for some cheap eats and drinks in SA right now, keep scrolling for a lengthy list of options. And while it would be darn near impossible for us to break down EVERY restaurant in SA with a great happy hour, below are simply our faves and some of the best deals to be found.
Use the map of San Antonio's best happy hours below to find something near you. And then keep scrolling to get more details on each place, like the days of the week they offer happy hours, and the specific happy hour deals.
Cheers to a great afternoon!
The Best Happy Hours in San Antonio
Aldacos
Refined Mexican, steaks, seafood, margaritas and happy hour in a hip setting with a patio & scenic views
Time: Tuesday-Friday, 2pm-6pm
Happy hour deals: $5 draft beer, $7.50 wine, $8 margaritas, and $8 chips and dip
WEBSITE | 20079 Stone Oak Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78258
Ácenar Bar
Contemporary Mexican restaurant and bar on the River Walk
Time: Sunday-Thursday from 3pm-6pm
Happy hour deals: $3 Lone Star or Miller Lite, $4.50 Alamo Golden Ale, $4 all well drinks, $5 house red or white wine, $5 cocktails. $5 platitos including chili seasoned calamari, beef alambres, and queso with chorizo
WEBSITE | 146 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Azuca
Mix of Caribbean, Central, and Latin American cuisine
Time: Daily 4pm-7pm
Happy hour deals: $3 domestics, $4.00 imports, $4.00 specialty cocktails
WEBSITE | 709 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Bar 1919
Ultra-chic speakeasy in the Blue Star Arts Complex that specializes in craft cocktails and whiskey
Time: Monday-Friday from 4pm-7pm
Happy hour deals: $8-$10 select craft cocktails
WEBSITE | 1420 S. Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78204
Barbaro
Rustic wood-fired pizza with creative toppings + bar
Time: Daily, 4pm-6pm, 10pm-12am
Happy hour deals: $6 cocktails, $4 pizza by the slice (cheese, pepperoni) from 10pm-12am, every Tuesday $6 cocktails and pizza by the slice all day
WEBSITE | 2720 McCullough Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212
Best Quality Daughter
Super cute Asian-American restaurant operating out of a renovated historic home
Time: Monday-Friday from 3pm-6pm
Happy hour deals: 1/2 off all wines by the glass and house cocktails, $3 select beers, and $5 select highballs
WEBSITE | 602 Ave. A, San Antonio, TX 78215
Blue Box
Sleek bar with classic cocktails in a modern-industrial setting
Time: Tuesday-Saturday, 4pm-8pm; Sunday-Monday, all-day
Happy hour deals: $3/$5-$7 Domestics, $6/$7-$9 draft beer, $3.5/$5 house shots, $8/$9 cocktails
WEBSITE | 312 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, Texas 78215.
The Boiler House Texas Grill & Wine Garden
Casual fine dining offering gourmet American dishes, steaks, chops, fresh seafood & fine wines in an open, airy venue
Time: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 2pm-6pm, Thursday 2pm-10pm
Happy hour deals: $6 Specialty cocktails, $3 beer, $6 wine, $9-$13 luxury wine pours, $6-$10 small plates including spiced salmon dip and bison albondigas
WEBSITE | 312 Pearl Pkwy Building 3, San Antonio, TX 78215
Bombay Bicycle Club
Old-world charm tavern serving American eats, beer and margaritas in a comfy space with pool tables and kitschy decor
Time: Tuesday-Saturday from 11am to 7pm, Monday all day
Happy hour deals: $3 draft beer of the month, $3 well drinks, $4 frozen margaritas, $5 house/red/sparkling wine, $6 nachos
WEBSITE | 3506 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78212
Carriqui
Beautiful restaurant in an historic building serving classic Tex-Mex, tequila, and cocktails
Time: Monday-Friday from 4pm-6pm at the bar, and 4pm-close on the patio
Happy hour deals: $5 draft beer, $8 margaritas, $9 house wine, $11 micheladas, $4-$8 chips and dip, $10-$12 snacks including ceviche and brisket tacos, and 1/2 off margaritas all day Tuesdays
WEBSITE | 239 E. Grayson St., San Antonio, TX 78215
Chart House Restaurant at Tower of the Americas
A fine dining restaurant at the top of the Tower of the Americas serving seafood and steak in a spectacular setting with views
Time: Monday-Friday, 4:30 pm-7:00 pm
Happy hour deals: $6-$12 bites/sliders, $7 glass wines, $9 premium glass wines, $6 premium spirits, $8 super-premium spirits, $8 cocktails, $5.75 import & specialty drafts
WEBSITE | 739 E César E. Chávez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78205
The Cherrity Bar
A drink for a cause bar, hip indoor-outdoor hangout offering drinks & Japanese bites
Time: Tuesday-Friday from 5pm-7pm, Saturday from 12pm-3pm
Happy hour deals: 50% off small plates, $6 select cocktails/wine/beer
WEBSITE | 302 Montana St, San Antonio, TX 78203
Cured
A chic and rustic restaurant with mixed contemporary and historical vibes and hand-crafted cured foods
Time: Daily from 3pm-6pm
Happy hour deals: $6-$10 entrees including the blue ribbon burger and smoked ribs, $2 Miller High Life, $8 GNT, house red/white/ sparkling wines
WEBSITE | 306 Pearl Pkwy #101, San Antonio, TX 78215
Double Standard
Quieter, trendy bar that serves double pours on all drinks
Time: Daily from 11:30am-6pm
Happy hour deals: Draft beers starting at $3 for a small, $6 for a medium, and $13 for a large large
WEBSITE | 114 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Dos Sirenos
A laid back, friendly brewery with a rockin' food menu and 16 craft brew options
Time: Monday, Wednesday-Friday from 4pm-6pm
Happy hour deals: $5 pours and plates on Mondays, rotating discounts on food and beverage each week
WEBSITE | 231 E. Cevallos St., San Antonio, TX 78204
Drink Texas
Affordable beer and Texas cocktails
Time: Daily from 2pm-9pm
Happy hour deals: $2.50 wells, $4 crown and jack
WEBSITE | 200 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Domingo
Traditional fare, offering a stylish, riverside locale with a spacious outdoor patio
Time: Monday-Friday, 3pm-5pm
Happy hour deals: $5 Texas canned beer, $8 cocktails, $14-$20 entrees
WEBSITE | 123 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205,
The Esquire Tavern
Pub grub in a vintage space with a patio the longest wooden bar top in Texas
Time: Monday-Friday, 2pm-5pm
Happy hour deals: $8 cocktails, $5 draft beer, $9 wine by the glass
WEBSITE | 155 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Francis Bogside
Irish pub with classic pub grub and a variety of beers, wines, and craft cocktails
Time: Sunday-Monday All Day, Tuesday-Saturday from 4pm-8pm
Happy hour deals: $1 off all beer, $4 shots, $5 wells, $6 cocktails, and $5-$7 small bites
WEBSITE | 1170 E Commerce St, Ste 100, San Antonio, TX 78205
Frida
Upscale & classy Mexican cuisine offering a wide variety of signature drinks, beers & wines
Time: Monday-Friday, 4pm-6pm
Happy hour deals: $9 Botanas, $5 draft beer, $7 wine by the glass, $8 signature cocktails
WEBSITE | 18740 Stone Oak Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78258
The Friendly Spot
Old school, outdoor icehouse that's all about the brews and great company
Time: Daily from 12pm-12am
Happy hour deals: Discounted eats and drafts every hour, every day
WEBSITE | 943 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78205
The Good Kind
Fresh comfort food that's clean, sustainable, and delicious + cocktails and craft beer
Time: Wednesday-Friday, 3pm-6pm
Happy hour deals: 1/2 off select apps, $8 burger and fries, $1 off draft beer, $2 off cutwater cocktails, $3 wells, $5 frozen margaritas, $2 off featured cocktail
WEBSITE | 1127 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78210
Halcyon
Hip hangout featuring a range of coffee drinks, elevated cafe fare & creative cocktails
Time: Monday all day, Tuesday-Sunday from 2pm-6pm
Happy hour deals: $2 off seasonal cocktails, $3 beers, $4 wells, $5 premium beers and house wines, $6 Long Island iced tea and mimosas, $6-$8 small bites
WEBSITE | 1414 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78210
Hanzo
Japanese style casual gastropub, contemporary Asian cocktails
Time: All day Sunday & Monday, Tuesday to Saturday from 3pm-7pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10pm-Close
Happy hour deals: $7 cocktails, $6 well spirits, $7 wine glass, $21 wine bottle, $4-$8 beer, $3.50 house shots, $5-$7 small bites, $7 sushi
WEBSITE | 7701 Broadway Ste 124, San Antonio, TX 78209
The Hayden
New school diner and deli. Great weekend brunch & cocktails
Time: Tuesday-Saturday from 3pm-6pm
Happy hour deals: $4 Modelo, $5 house wines/sparkling/frozens, $6 cocktails, $6-$7 appetizers
WEBSITE | 4025 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
Hoppy Monk
Upbeat & trendy brick architecture bar, constructed like a monastery
Time: All-day Wednesday; Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday from 4pm-6:30pm
Happy hour deals: $4-$5 beer, $6 cocktails, $6 wines by the glass, $5-$8 spirits
WEBSITE | 1010 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78232
Hot Joy
Eclectic Asian eatery with attitude that specializes in Asian fusion and craft cocktails
Time: Monday-Thursday from 4pm-6pm, Friday-Saturday from 12pm-6pm, and daily from 10pm-12am
Happy hour deals: $3 beer and shots, $5 wine, $6 select cocktails, and Monday-Thursday half off food menu
WEBSITE | 1014 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78210
Ida Claire
Southern comfort food served in a quirky and colorful locale with a shaded outdoor patio
Time: Monday-Friday from 3pm-6pm
Happy hour deals: $5 select wine and beer, $7 cocktails, and $7 bar bites
WEBSITE | 7300 Jones Maltsberger Rd., San Antonio, TX 78209
Iron Cactus
Mexican grill and bar in the touristy heart of the San Antonio Riverwalk
Time: Monday-Friday from 3pm-6pm
Happy hour deals: $7 house margaritas and chile con queso
WEBSITE | 200 River Walk, Ste. 100, San Antonio, TX 78205
Künstler Brewing
German-inspired brewpub offering handcrafted beers, charcuterie & cheese plates
Time: Monday All day, Tuesday-Friday from 4pm-6pm
Happy hour deals: special dishes & cold drinks (prices vary)
WEBSITE | 302 E Lachapelle, San Antonio, TX 78204
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La Fonda on Main
Picturesque courtyard restaurant that majors in traditional Mexican flavors and dishes
Time: Monday-Thursday from 3pm-6pm
Happy hour deals: $8 wine, margaritas, sangria, mojitos, and old fashioneds, discounted tequila flights, $8-$12 appetizers
WEBSITE | 2415 N. Main Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212
La Gloria Pearl
Pearl Historic District restaurant highlighting the best of Mexican street food and drink
Time: Monday-Friday from 5pm-7pm
Happy hour deals: $8 margaritas, sangria, mojitos, palomas, and $1 off all beer
WEBSITE | 100 E. Grayson St., San Antonio, TX 78215
Landrace
Upscale restaurant in Thompson Hotel that serves seasonal cuisine.
Time: Daily (Bar & Patio), 3pm to 6pm
Happy hour deals: daily food and drink specials (subject to change)
WEBSITE | 111 Lexington Ave, San Antonio, TX 78205
Liberty Bar
Homemade food with a variety of global inspiration - featuring interior Mexico, the Middle East, and West Texas
Time: Thursday-Monday from 3pm-6pm
Happy hour deals: $8 select wine/cocktails/beer, $1 off any beer of choice
WEBSITE | 1111 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78210
Maverick
Brick-clad Texas Brasserie with indoor and outdoor dining featuring French-inspired food
Time: Daily 4pm-6pm and one hour before close
Happy hour deals: $6 beer, $8 wine, and $7 cocktails, $8 to $10 select bites and desserts
WEBSITE | 710 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Meadow Neighborhood Eatery + Bar
Seasonal Texas Southern dining experience with warm & comfortable space for family & friend gatherings
Time: Tuesday-Friday from 4pm-6pm
Happy hour deals: $3 select beers, $5 select wine/sangria/spirits, $7 select premium spirits, $5-$8.50 snacks including cornbread, fried chicken, and fried biscuits
WEBSITE | 555 W Bitters Rd #110, San Antonio, TX 78216
Range
Modern American chophouse, steakhouse classics & cocktails
Time: Monday-Thursday from 3pm- 6pm
Happy hour deals: discounted beer/wine/margaritas and snacks
WEBSITE | 125 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rebelle
Premium coastal seafood and farm-fresh produce sourced from Texas
Time: Monday-Friday from 5pm-6:00pm
Happy hour deals: $3-$7 beers, $5 margaritas/martinis, $5 sangria, $5 shots/wells, $7 wine by the glass, $14-$16 cocktails, and $10 small plates including oysters on the half shell
WEBSITE | The St. Anthony Hotel, 300 E Travis St, San Antonio
Rosario's Comidamex & Bar
San Antonio Tex-Mex institution with bar and second rooftop lounge seating in Southtown
Time: Tuesdayday-Thursday from 3pm-6pm
Happy hour deals: $2 off select cocktails and appetizers
WEBSITE | 722 S. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Sanchos
Authentic Mexican Cantina y Cocina with festive & rustic patio environment and lively music
Time: Monday-Friday from 12p-6pm, and Monday-Tuesday from 9pm-11pm
Happy hour deals: $4.75 frozen margaritas, $4.75 Sol 12 oz, $4.75 Well Liquors
WEBSITE | 628 Jackson St, San Antonio, TX 78212
Signature
Upscale restaurant located at La Cantera feature seasonal fare with a French & Texas tilt in a charming space
Time: Monday-Friday from 4:30pm- 6pm
Happy hour deals: $9 cocktails, daily house wine and beer specials, $14-$39 plates including the short rib burger and tuna crudo
WEBSITE | 16401 La Cantera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78256
Southerleigh Haute South
Southern restaurant and brewery in a historic brew space
Time: Monday-Friday from 3pm-6pm
Happy hour deals: $3 select beer/frozens/cocktails, and $1-$6 bites including gulf oysters and meat pies
WEBSITE | 5822 Worth Pkwy, Ste. 112, San Antonio, TX 78257
Stella Public House
Locally sourced pizza, farm-to-table food, and craft beer
Time: All Day Monday, Tuesday-Sunday from 3pm-7pm
Happy hour deals: $2 off wine by the glass/draft beer/seasonal cocktails/flights, $6 sips, and $2 off small plates
WEBSITE | 1414 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78210
TBA
A sleek dimly lit hangout featuring innovative cocktails, rotating beers & bar snacks
Time: Daily from 4pm-7pm
Happy hour deals: $5 select cocktails
WEBSITE | 2801 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78212
Toro Kitchen + Bar
A modern restaurant specializing in Spanish flavors and dishes including paellas, tapas, and wine
Time: Monday-Friday from 4pm-6pm
Happy hour deals: $5 draft beer, mimosas, and house wine, $7 aperol spritz, $8 margaritas, $9 gin bar, $19 sangria pitchers, $7 select tapas, $9-$22 select entrees
WEBSITE | 1142 E. Commerce St., Ste. 100, San Antonio, TX 78205
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