Waterfront Bar & Grill Happy Hour Times & Specials
NICK B.
UPDATED
September 6, 2025
Happy hour highlights:
Waterfront Bar & Grill offers happy hour specials Monday-Friday from 3:00pm-6:00pm.
Enjoy deals on drinks like select wines, draft beers, and well drinks.
Happy hour at Waterfront Bar & Grill is served throughout the entire bar.
Waterfront Bar & Grill
Discover a piece of San Diego history at Waterfront Bar & Grill, the city’s oldest tavern, where happy hour becomes a lively celebration of community and good vibes. From Monday to Friday, 3:00pm to 6:00pm, enjoy $5 select wines, draft beers, and well drinks, all served with complimentary snacks to elevate your afternoon. Whether you’re gathering with friends or meeting new faces, the laid-back charm of Waterfront’s welcoming atmosphere makes it the perfect spot to unwind. With its iconic status and unbeatable deals, happy hour at Waterfront Bar & Grill offers the quintessential San Diego experience.
Waterfront Bar & Grill happy hour menu
Waterfront Bar & Grill offers happy hour drink specials Monday-Friday from 3:00pm-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 | $5 select wines / $5 select drafts / $5 well drinks |
Tuesday | $5 select wines / $5 select drafts / $5 well drinks |
Wednesday | $5 select wines / $5 select drafts / $5 well drinks |
Thursday | $5 select wines / $5 select drafts / $5 well drinks |
Friday | $5 select wines / $5 select drafts / $5 well drinks |
Saturday | N/A |
Sunday | N/A |
Waterfront Bar & Grill happy hour tips
Oldest tavern in San Diego = classic happy hour: happy hour runs Monday–Friday from 3:00pm–6:00pm with $5 wells, drafts, and wines across the whole bar.
Grab a bar seat for the best experience: locals love sitting at the bar for faster drinks, friendlier service, and a front-row seat to the lively regulars.
Friday gets packed so arrive early: by 4:00pm the bar is shoulder-to-shoulder with Padres fans and after-work crowds, so snag your spot before the rush.
Complimentary bar snacks still show up: free popcorn or other snacks are often left out at the bar during happy hour, giving it a divey, old-school feel.
Expect a rowdy sports bar vibe: Padres fans, pool tables, and loud jukebox energy make it more fun than fancy—perfect if you want a lively crowd.
Dog-friendly, not kid-friendly: pups are welcome inside and out, but kids aren’t allowed, so plan this as an adults-only hang.
FAQs
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, Waterfront Bar & Grill is a dog-friendly bar.
Are children allowed?
No, Waterfront Bar & Grill is not a family-friendly bar.
Do they have tables?
Yes, Waterfront Bar & Grill has tables inside and outside.
Waterfront Bar & Grill Happy Hourista review
NICK B.
CONTRIBUTOR
Happy hour at Waterfront Bar & Grill feels like San Diego’s living room. As the city’s oldest tavern, this place carries stories in its wood-paneled walls, photos of regulars and legends, and a vibe that’s more family gathering than bar scene. From Monday to Friday, 3:00pm–6:00pm, it’s $5 wells, drafts, and wines, plus free snacks that magically keep everyone lingering. On lucky nights, happy hour has even featured surprises like free crab legs, a treat that regulars still talk about. The people here are the heartbeat. Bartenders remember your name after one visit, neighbors cheer together for the Padres, and strangers quickly become friends over pitchers of beer. Add in weekend DJ sets and a Mexican brunch that packs the patio, and you’ve got a place that never stops celebrating community. Waterfront isn’t polished, and that’s exactly the charm. It’s a San Diego classic where happy hour is less about discounts and more about belonging.
