The Best Happy Hours in Little Italy, San Diego

Little Italy has 36 happy hour spots on Spotd right now — from dive-bar well drinks to half-price oysters.

Standouts include 3 Punk Ales, Ballast Point Little Italy, Bencotto, Born & Raised and 32 more. Recent deals: 18 taps of house beers, including the Don Fanucci Italian-style pilsner exclusive to this location at 3 Punk Ales; Happy hour Tue 4–6pm: Tex-Mex specials at Ballast Point Little Italy.

Tap any spot below for its full deal list, hours, reviews and map. Happy hour times change often, so always verify directly with the venue before you head out.

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36 spots in Little Italy, San Diego

3 Punk Ales Craft brewery taproom · Mon-Wed closed · Thu 4pm-10pm · Fri-Sun 12pm-10pm 🍹 18 taps of house beers, including the Don Fanucci Italian-style pilsner exclu… ✓ Verified Sep 2026
Ballast Point Little Italy Sun–Mon 11am–9pm · Tue–Thu 11am–10pm · Fri–Sat 11am–11pm 🍹 Happy hour Tue 4–6pm: Tex-Mex specials ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Bencotto ★ 4.5 on Google Bar · Mon–Thu 11:30am–9:30pm · Fri–Sat 11:30am–10:30pm · Sun 11:30am–9:30pm 🍹 $9 House Wine by the Glass ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Born & Raised Mon–Thu 3pm–12am · Fri 3pm–1am · Sat 4pm–1am · Sun 4pm–12am 🍹 $12 steakhouse cocktails during bar happy hour ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Civico 1845 Little Italy Italian · Mon–Thu 4pm–9pm · Fri 4pm–10pm · Sat 12pm–10pm · Sun 12pm–9pm 🍹 Happy Hour Mon-Fri 5-7pm: $6 Italian beers, $8 Aperol Spritz ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar - San Diego, CA ★ 4.0 on Google Bar · Mon–Thu 6:30am–10pm · Fri 6:30am–11pm · Sat 7am–11pm · Sun 7am–10pm 🍹 Happy hour at the bar Mon–Fri 3–6pm ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Cloak & Petal Japanese · Mon–Thu 4pm–11pm · Fri–Sat 4pm–12am · Sun 4pm–11pm 🍹 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4pm–6pm ✓ Verified Sep 2026
Coco Maya Mon–Thu 10:30am–8pm · Fri–Sat 9am–12am · Sun 9am–8pm 🍹 Happy hour weekdays 2–5pm ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Craft & Commerce ★ 4.5 on Google Bar · Mon–Thu 4pm–12am · Fri–Sun 3pm–12am 🍹 $8 handcrafted cocktails Mon–Thu 4–5pm, Fri 3–5pm ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Davanti Enoteca Little Italy ★ 4.4 on Google Bar · Mon–Thu 11am–9pm · Fri 11am–10pm · Sat 10am–10pm · Sun 10am–9pm 🍹 $5 house wines & draft beers daily 3–6pm ✓ Verified Jun 2026
False Idol Little Italy Tiki Bar · Sun–Thu 5pm–1am · Fri–Sat 5pm–2am 🍹 Happy Hour Tue-Fri 5-7pm: $9 featured tiki cocktails ✓ Verified Jun 2026
GlassDoor Restaurant ★ 4.1 on Google Bar · Daily 7am–10am, 5pm–9pm 🍹 Happy hour Mon–Fri 4:30–6:30pm ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Herb & Wood American · Sun–Thu 5pm–9pm · Fri–Sat 5pm–9:30pm 🍹 Happy hour Mon-Fri 5pm-6pm, bar and counter seats only ✓ Verified Sep 2026
Hob Nob Hill ★ 4.4 on Google Restaurant · Daily 8am–3pm 🍹 Half-price dinner entrees Mon–Fri early bird ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Ironside Fish & Oyster ★ 4.5 on Google Bar · Mon–Thu 11:30am–10pm · Fri 11:30am–11pm · Sat 11am–11pm · Sun 11am–10pm 🍹 $1 oysters (chef's choice) Mon–Fri 3–5pm ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Isola Pizza Bar ★ 4.4 on Google Italian · Mon–Tue 2:30pm–9pm · Wed–Thu 11am–9pm · Fri–Sat 11am–10pm · Sun 11am–9pm 🍹 Happy hour Mon–Tue 2:30–5pm · Wed–Fri 3–5pm ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Karl Strauss Brewing Company ★ 4.5 on Google Brewery · Sun–Thu 11am–9pm · Fri–Sat 11am–10pm 🍹 $6 Karl Strauss craft beers daily 3–5pm ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Kettner Exchange Mon–Wed 5pm–12am · Thu–Sat 5pm–1am · Sun 11am–12am 🍹 $8 cocktails during happy hour ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Mimmo's ★ 4.4 on Google Restaurant · Mon–Thu 11am–9pm · Fri–Sat 11am–10pm · Sun 11am–9pm 🍹 Happy hour daily 3–6pm ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Monello Italian Restaurant Italian · Mon–Thu 11:30am–9:30pm · Fri–Sat 11:30am–10:30pm · Sun 11:30am–9:30pm 🍹 Happy hour Mon–Sat 11:30am–5:30pm ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Nolita Hall Little Italy Italian Beer Hall · Tue–Wed 5pm–10pm · Thu 5pm–10:30pm · Fri 4pm–11:30pm · Sat 11am–11:30pm · Sun 11am–9pm 🍹 Happy hour Tue–Thu 5–6pm and Fri 4–6pm ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Pali Wine Co Little Italy Mon–Tue 4pm–9pm · Wed–Thu 4pm–10pm · Fri 2pm–12am · Sat 11am–12am · Sun 11am–9pm 🍹 Trivia nights Thursdays 7pm ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Petrini's San Diego ★ 4.3 on Google Restaurant · Sun–Thu 11am–9pm · Fri–Sat 11am–10pm 🍹 Happy hour Mon–Fri 3:30–6:30pm ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Piedra Santa Argentinian Steakhouse · Mon–Thu 4–10pm · Fri–Sat 7am–2pm & 4–10:30pm · Sun 7am–2pm & 4–10pm 🍹 Happy hour Sun–Thu 4–6:30pm, Fri–Sat 4–6pm ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Postino Little Italy Mon–Thu 11am–11pm · Fri 11am–12am · Sat 10am–12am · Sun 10am–10pm 🍹 Happy hour daily until 5pm: $7 wine by the glass, $7 beer pitcher ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Puerto La Boca ★ 4.5 on Google Restaurant · Mon–Thu 11:30am–9pm · Fri–Sat 11:30am–10pm · Sun 1pm–8pm 🍹 Happy hour Mon–Sat 4:30–6:30pm · Sunday all day ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Queenstown Public House Little Italy New Zealand Pub · Mon–Thu 11am–9pm · Fri 11am–10pm · Sat 9am–10pm · Sun 9am–9pm 🍹 Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm: $6 craft beers, $8 house cocktails ✓ Verified Jun 2026
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine Italian rotisserie and wine bar · Mon-Tue closed · Wed-Thu 5pm-9pm · Fri 5pm-10pm · Sat 12pm-10pm · Sun 12pm-9pm 🍹 Happy hour Wed-Thu 5pm-7pm, Fri 5pm-6pm, everything $10 and under ✓ Verified Sep 2026
Solunto Ristorante & Bakery Mon–Thu 12–10pm · Fri–Sat 12–11pm · Sun 12–10pm 🍹 Happy hour Mon–Fri 4–6pm and Sat–Sun 3–5pm ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Stone Brewing Tap Room Kettner Sun–Thu noon–9pm · Fri–Sat noon–10pm 🍹 Thursday trivia nights (Kettner Trivia, Sunset Trivia) ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Topside Terrace Kitchen & Bar American · Tue–Fri 4pm–10pm · Sat 10am–11pm · Sun 10am–4pm 🍹 $7 Draft Beer ✓ Verified Sep 2026
Underbelly Little Italy Ramen · 11am-9pm Mon-Thu, 11am-10pm Fri-Sat 🍹 Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm: $5 Sapporo, $6 sake shots ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Vinarius Wine Bar & Restaurant Italian · Mon–Thu 4–9pm · Fri–Sat 4–9:30pm · Sun 5–9pm 🍹 Happy hour Mon–Fri 4–6pm ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge Italian · Mon–Thu 9am–10pm · Fri 9am–11pm · Sat 8am–11pm · Sun 8am–9pm 🍹 Happy hour daily 3–6pm: Aperol Spritz $10 · Sangria $9 · House Wine $8 · Mart… ✓ Verified Jun 2026
Waterfront Bar & Grill ★ 4.5 on Google American · Daily 8am–2am 🍹 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3pm–6pm ✓ Verified Jun 2026
WetStone Winebar ★ 4.8 on Google Bar · Tue–Sat 5pm–10pm · Sun 4pm–9pm 🍹 Happy hour Tue–Sat 5–6pm · Sunday 4–9pm (all evening) ✓ Verified Aug 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many happy hour spots are in Little Italy, San Diego?

Spotd lists 36 happy hour spots in Little Italy, San Diego right now, each with up-to-date deals and hours.

What time does happy hour start in Little Italy, San Diego?

Most happy hours in Little Italy, San Diego start around 11am, with some kicking off as early as 6am. Each spot's exact window is listed on its page.

Which Little Italy spots have happy hour on Tuesday?

21 Little Italy spots run a Tuesday happy hour on Spotd, including Ballast Point Little Italy, Bencotto, Civico 1845 Little Italy. See the full list on the Tuesday filter.

What are the best happy hour deals in Little Italy, San Diego?

Popular picks include 18 taps of house beers, including the Don Fanucci Italian-style pilsner exclusive to this location at 3 Punk Ales; Happy hour Tue 4–6pm: Tex-Mex specials at Ballast Point Little Italy; $9 House Wine by the Glass at Bencotto. Browse every deal on the spots below.