The Best Happy Hours in San Antonio for 2024 (With a Map!)

By Kelsey Kennedy | May 24, 2024

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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!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kelsey Kennedy is a local Texas author, photographer, blogger, and native Texan who is fully obsessed with all things local San Antonio. She has written on her travel sites for more than 12 million readers across 38 countries who are looking for cool things to do in the hottest cities in Texas.

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

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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 boudin empanadas, $5 beer, $8 cocktails, $6-$9 wines by the glass

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

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