Whether you’re looking to avoid extra family time or just like to celebrate with friends, there’s quite a bit of ways to celebrate Friendsgiving (aka Drinksgiving/Thanksgiving Eve/pre-Thanksgiving). If you want to hit up official parties and events falling on the biggest drinking night of the year, these spots are what you’re looking for.

Wild West 21025 Encino Commons Blvd, (210) 496-9453, facebook.com Part Thanksgiving Eve party and part reunion for Midnight Rodeo folks, this bash will include $2, $3 and $4 drink specials before 11 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m., so you have plenty of time to get drink it up. Photo via Instagram / wildwestsa
Industry 8021 Pinebrook Dr, (210) 374-2765, facebook.com There will be a lot of partying going on at Industry this week. Xavier the Freakin Rican will be at the club on Wednesday, which will feature ‘80s, ‘90s and ‘00s tunes plus some drink specials. Oh, and there won’t be a cover. Photo via Instagram / bevels3
La Tuna 100 Probandt, (210) 212-5727, latunasa.com Whether you take a solo ride on your motorcycle or are just in the neighborhood looking for a tasty meal, La Tuna comes through on all fronts. The relaxed space is noted for its burgers, nachos and tacos, as well as its outdoor patio and beer garden. Wherever you choose to post up, know that you’ll feel right at home at this Southtown mainstay. Photo via Instagram / theluckyodds Credit: Instagram / latunaicehouse
Sparky’s Pub 1416 N Main Ave, (210) 320-5111, facebook.com Wanting to escape your family? Sparky’s is coming through for you with a Thanksgiving Eve/Friendsgiving fun. The Main Strip bar will have $1 well drinks from 9 p.m. to close. Photo via Instagram / sparkyspubsatx
Merkaba 111 W Crockett St, St.Suite 205, (210) 212-4770, merkabatx.com If you’re near the River Walk, stop by Merkaba — located just below Howl at the Moon — for $5 cocktails, beers and free music from local bands and DJs. Trust us on this one. We wouldn’t send you to the River Walk unless it was worth it. Stop by between 7 and 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, or 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Photo by laurenmoffettphoto via Instagram / merkabatx
While dancing all ratchet at Brass Monkey Go back to the bar where y’all first got trashy together to celebrate your puro love story. Photo by Jaime Monzon
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium 11255 Huebner Rd #212, (210) 696-5080, beerknurd.com Sure, it’s a chain, but it’s the only location in San Antonio and it definitely proves itself with so many beers it’ll feel like you’ll never have to order the same kind twice. This tavern-like watering hole also serves American pub fare, so beer lovers can have the best of both worlds here. Add the fun events like trivia night and you’ll be well entertained too. Photo via Instagram / flyingsaucersa
Picks Bar 4553 TX-1604 Loop #1101, (210) 253-9220, facebook.com Come by before 7 p.m. to get in free, or pay $7 afterward. The DJ will kick off the party at 8 p.m., while E7 Band will be playing from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. A night of dancing awaits you! Photo via Instagram / findingfriday
Rebecca Creek Distillery 26605 Bulverde Road, (830) 714-4581, facebook.com Head to Rebecca Creek for its weekly night of bingo, food and cocktails. From 5 to 11 p.m. there will be drinks and grub for you to munch on. Bingo kicks off at 6 p.m. and there will be prizes. Photo via Instagram / katherine.rae_
Capisce Gentlemen’s Club 9504 Perrin Beitel Road, facebook.com Ten bucks will get you into this gentleman’s club for a Thanksgiving Eve parties. Misty the Model will host the evening, which will include live performances, a $100 twerk contest and a free turkey giveaway. Photo via Instagram / drinkswithenvy
The Amp Room 2407 N St Mary’s St, (210) 320-2122, theamproom.com The Amp Room’s happy hour features $2.50 domestics, $3 wells and $4.25 premiums all night every night, plus $5 menu cocktails from 6-9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, you can stop by and order up $6 shot and beer combos while getting into an extra spicy mood dancing to Morrisesy. Photo via Instagram / alexmooseperez
Cootey’s Tavern 8318 Jones Maltsberger Rd #128, (210) 342-4998, facebook.com Looking for an unpretentious spot where people go to drink it up, but also hide out? Cootey’s Tavern is probably what you have in mind. Though you can expect a steady crowd since the bar has pool, darts, shuffleboard and weekend karaoke, it’s not likely to be a place you’ll run into people you’re trying to avoid. Photo via Instagram / heatherdeekay
Pegasus Nightclub 1402 N Main Ave, facebook.com This LGBTQ hotspot will be hosting its third annual Thanksgiving potluck ahead of the holiday. The nightclub’s staff and the regular happy hour customers will gather for a Friendsgiving of sorts. The holiday party will include cheap drinks, music, tasty food and, of course, friends! Folks are welcome to bring a dish and get in on the celebration. Photo via Instagram / justindelosantz
Breathe Lounge 8800 Broadway St, Suite 102, (210) 823-1080, facebook.com Wanting to enjoy a night of throwback jams? Breathe Lounge will host a night of tunes courtesy of guest DJs. You can RSVP ahead of time for $100 bottle service. Doors open at 10 p.m. Photo Google Maps
Best Dance Club Bonham Exchange, 411 Bonham, (210) 224-9219, bonhamexchange.com Photo by Jaime Monzon
151 Saloon 10619 Westover Hills Blvd, (210) 248-9757, 151saloon.com With a daily happy hour, it makes sense to get boozy at 151 Saloon. But with live bands on th weekends, it’s a no-brainer. Swing by this country-western bar and dance hall on your days off so you can boot scoot boogie to your heart’s content without paying a buck (that is, unless you want some beers, which we know you do). Photo via Instagram / 151saloonsa