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Coronado Happy Hour Guide

Wrap up your beach afternoon with ice-cold craft pints, famous fish taco deals, courtyard margaritas, and rooftop sunset views across Orange Avenue.

#2 Courtyard Margaritas Monday through Friday 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Miguel's Cocina

1351 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
9.6/10
Happy Hour Score
Signature Deals:
Handcrafted Agave Margaritas Free Chips with Famous Warm Jalapeño White Sauce Mini Street Tacos & Taquitos Mexican Cervezas
Insider Tip: Grab a high-top table under the string lanterns in the Spanish courtyard around 4:30 PM for the warmest afternoon energy.
#3 Craft Beer Flights Monday through Thursday 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Coronado Brewing Company

170 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
9.5/10
Happy Hour Score
Signature Deals:
$2 Off All Core Draft Pints (Orange Ave Wit, Salty Crew) Half-Price Warm Brewery Pretzels with Beer Cheese Discounted Wood-Fired Personal Pizzas Growler Fill Specials
Insider Tip: The original 1996 brewpub taproom fills with off-duty naval aviators and local surfers right around 4:15 PM.
#4 Chic Patio Cocktails Monday through Friday 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

The Henry

1031 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
9.7/10
Happy Hour Score
Signature Deals:
Signature House Cocktails & Wine by the Glass Truffle Fries with Parmesan Herb Aioli Short Rib Potstickers Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
Insider Tip: Sit at the outdoor high-top bar along Orange Avenue for premier people watching as the afternoon breeze cools down.
#5 Rooftop Sunset Lounge Daily 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Stake Chophouse & Bar

1309 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
9.6/10
Happy Hour Score
Signature Deals:
Sommelier Select Wine Pours Prime Beef Sliders Fresh Shucked Oysters with Champagne Mignonette Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie
Insider Tip: Arrive right at 4:30 PM to snag the circular fire pit booth on the rooftop patio before the dinner crowd rolls in.
#6 French Wine & Raclette Daily 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Little Frenchie

1166 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
9.7/10
Happy Hour Score
Signature Deals:
Biodynamic French Wine Flights Petite Cheese & Charcuterie Boards Melted Raclette Crostini Mini Moules Frites en Cocotte
Insider Tip: Order a carafe of Cote du Rhone with the raclette crostini at an outdoor cafe table under the Parisian striped canopy.
#9 Victorian French Salon Wednesday through Sunday 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Chez Loma Salon Bar

1132 C Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
9.6/10
Happy Hour Score
Signature Deals:
French Specialty Cocktails & Martinis Wild Burgundy Escargots en Croute House-Cured Duck Confit Sliders Sommelier Wine Features
Insider Tip: The intimate ground-floor salon bar inside the 1889 historic house feels like a private Parisian club. Arrive right at 4:30 PM as bar seating is limited to 12 guests.
#10 Navy SEAL Legend Monday through Friday 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

McP's Irish Pub & Grill

1107 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
9.6/10
Happy Hour Score
Signature Deals:
$1 Off All Draft Pints including Guinness & Harp Discounted Corned Beef Potato Skins Irish Sausage Rolls House Wine & Well Drinks
Insider Tip: McP's expansive outdoor patio is very dog-friendly. Relax with a pint of Guinness while local musicians play live acoustic sets on the patio.
#11 Sake & Local Hand Rolls Tuesday through Friday 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Saiko Sushi Craft Sake Hour

116 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
9.7/10
Happy Hour Score
Signature Deals:
$6 Japanese Craft Carafes & Draft Sapporo Spicy Tuna & Salmon Avocado Hand Rolls Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Bonito Yellowtail Nigiri Specials
Insider Tip: Enjoy progressive sushi and cold Junmai sake flights near the Ferry Landing with easy street parking.
#13 Historic 1888 Bar Monday through Friday 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Babcock & Story Bar at The Del

1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
9.8/10
Happy Hour Score
Signature Deals:
Craft Draft Beer & House Wine Specials Oysters on the Half Shell Flatbread Pizza Specials Classic Old Fashioned Cocktails
Insider Tip: The 50-foot mahogany bar was handcrafted in Philadelphia and shipped around Cape Horn in 1888. A must-visit historic experience.
#14 Bayside Greek Mezze Monday through Friday 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Spiro's Mediterranean Cuisine (Ferry Landing)

1201 1st St, Coronado, CA 92118
9.6/10
Happy Hour Score
Signature Deals:
Greek Wine & Mythos Beer Specials Crispy Calamari & Hummus Plates Mini Gyro Sliders Spanakopita Triangles
Insider Tip: Sit on the wooden boardwalk patio right beside the ferry dock watching the downtown skyline sparkle as evening falls.

Coronado Happy Hour FAQs

Everything you need to know about sunset deals, taco specials, and bar policies

Where is the best Taco Tuesday happy hour in Coronado?

Brigantine Seafood and Oyster Bar offers the most famous Taco Tuesday on the island. Their signature crispy battered swordfish tacos with grated cheese and cabbage are discounted all afternoon and evening in the bar lounge, accompanied by craft draft beer and margarita specials.

Which happy hours have the best ocean or skyline views?

For direct Pacific Ocean surf and sunset views, head to the Sun Deck at Hotel del Coronado. For sweeping views of the downtown San Diego skyscraper skyline, visit Peohe's or Spiro's Mediterranean Cuisine at Coronado Ferry Landing.

Do happy hour deals apply on weekends in Coronado?

Most village restaurants run happy hour Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. However, Stake Chophouse and Little Frenchie offer daily happy hour specials 7 days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Which happy hours offer the best craft beer selection?

Coronado Brewing Company offers discounted core draft pints (such as Orange Avenue Wit and Salty Crew Blonde Ale) alongside half-price brewery pretzels and wood-fired pizzas. McP's Irish Pub also provides discounted Guinness, Harp, and local craft beers on an expansive dog-friendly outdoor patio.

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