False Idol Happy Hour Times & Specials
VANESSA A.
UPDATED
January 11, 2026
Happy hour highlights:
False Idol offers happy hour specials Monday-Friday from 5:00pm-6:00pm.
Enjoy deals on drinks like tiki cocktails and beers, including lager and IPA.
Happy hour at False Idol is served throughout the entire bar.
Experience the hidden oasis of False Idol, a tiki-inspired paradise tucked away inside Craft & Commerce in San Diego’s Little Italy. From Monday to Friday, 5:00pm to 6:00pm Happy hour transports guests to a world of fire and ice with $9 handcrafted tiki cocktails like the Ancient Mariner and Marine Layer, or $5 beers including crisp lagers and IPAs. Surrounded by flaming volcanoes, an indoor waterfall, and mid-century Polynesian art, False Idol offers a one-of-a-kind escape. Whether you're unwinding after work or diving into the tiki fantasy, happy hour here blends exotic flavors, vibrant ambiance, and pure escapism.
False Idol happy hour menu
False Idol offers happy hour drink specials Monday-Friday from 5:00pm-6:00pm. View the menus below for more information.
Happy hour food menu
Day | Specials |
Monday | N/A |
Tuesday | N/A |
Wednesday | N/A |
Thursday | N/A |
Friday | N/A |
Saturday | N/A |
Sunday | N/A |
Happy hour drink menu
Day | Specials |
Monday | $9 Ancient Mariner / $9 Marine Layer / $9 Mexican Fire Drill / $9 Wayfarer / $5 beer |
Tuesday | $9 Ancient Mariner / $9 Marine Layer / $9 Mexican Fire Drill / $9 Wayfarer / $5 beer |
Wednesday | $9 Ancient Mariner / $9 Marine Layer / $9 Mexican Fire Drill / $9 Wayfarer / $5 beer |
Thursday | $9 Ancient Mariner / $9 Marine Layer / $9 Mexican Fire Drill / $9 Wayfarer / $5 beer |
Friday | $9 Ancient Mariner / $9 Marine Layer / $9 Mexican Fire Drill / $9 Wayfarer / $5 beer |
Saturday | N/A |
Sunday | N/A |
False Idol happy hour tips
One magical hour only: happy hour runs Monday–Friday from 5:00pm–6:00pm sharp, so get there a few minutes before opening to grab a seat.
Signature tiki drinks for $9: favorites like the Ancient Mariner, Marine Layer, Mexican Fire Drill, and Wayfarer headline the happy-hour list, alongside $5 beers.
Expect a full tiki spectacle: every 15 minutes, the room erupts with “storms,” flaming volcanoes, and an indoor waterfall that regulars swear makes the one-hour window unforgettable.
No food—plan accordingly: False Idol doesn’t serve food, but Craft & Commerce (the restaurant it hides inside) does, so many people dine there before or after.
Reservations are a must: walk-ins are possible, but book ahead online to avoid the long line at 5:00pm.
Sit at the bar for the best experience: bartenders are friendlier and faster than table service, plus you get a front-row view of the mixology theatrics.
FAQs
Do they serve food?
No, False Idol does not serve food; however, they serve food in Craft & Commerce, which is the restaurant in which False Idol is located.
Are children allowed?
No, False Idol is not a family-friendly bar.
Do they take reservations?
Yes, reservations are accepted and highly encouraged. You can book a table online.
False Idol Happy Hourista review
VANESSA A.
CONTRIBUTOR
Happy hour at False Idol is the tiki lover’s cheat code to paradise. Hidden inside Craft & Commerce, the speakeasy reveals itself in a burst of Polynesian kitsch with carved totems, glowing lanterns, and even an indoor volcano that “erupts” on cue. It’s pure island escapism crammed into an hour-long window, and it’s worth every minute. Drinks are the whole game here. For $9 a pop, the Forbidden Float hits creamy and tropical with banana liqueur, sherry, and condensed milk. The SC Planter’s Punch leans bold and citrusy, while the Chata-Lada doubles down on rum with coconut, pandan, and pineapple for a spiced, dessert-like finish. Beer drinkers aren’t left out either, with $5 pints keeping things easy. There’s no food menu, so treat it as your pre-dinner playground. Reservations are a must since this place fills up fast, and the one-hour happy hour flies by in a blur of thunderstorm sound effects, swizzle sticks, and potent pours. Bottom line: if you’re chasing a happy hour that feels more like a mini-vacation than a pit stop, False Idol delivers the tiki escape you didn’t know you needed.
