Hanzo 7701 Broadway St #124, (210) 826-1488, hanzobar.com There are plenty of chances to score happy hour deals here. There’s the normal happy hour all-day on Sunday and Monday, 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, then the reverse happy hour every day from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. You’ll be able to score $5 cocktails and well spirits, $3 shots, $5.50 glasses of wine and more. Getting your drink on has never been so easy. Photo by Jacqueline Fierro for Giant Noise

You shouldn’t have to choose between cocktails or snacks in San Antonio — get you a happy hour that does both. We’ve put together a list of places so you can explore your city with some of the best specials around.

Asian Fusion

Hanzo 7701 Broadway St #124, (210) 826-1488, hanzobar.com There are plenty of chances to score happy hour deals here. There’s the normal happy hour all-day on Sunday and Monday, 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, then the reverse happy hour every day from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. You’ll be able to score $5 cocktails and well spirits, $3 shots, $5.50 glasses of wine and more. Getting your drink on has never been so easy. Photo by Jacqueline Fierro for Giant Noise

Greatest Hit: Singh’s
Stop by this popular Vietnamese brick-and-mortar for crispy and flavorful wings, and special prices on the carefully curated beer menu. 2805 N St Mary’s St, (210) 320-0171, squareup.com/store/singhsvietnamese.

Greatest Hit: Sushihana
You’ll find most sushi rolls on Sushihana’s happy hour menu. Other notable specials include the $5 house wines and six-piece gyoza orders for $3.95. 1810 NW Military Hwy., (210) 340-7808, sushihanasan.com.

Deep Cut: Hanzo
Reverse happy hour at Hanzo boasts $7 cocktails like the spicy pineapple daiquiri and Yuzu Mule, plus $1 off all Japanese beers, house and sake shots. 7701 Broadway, Suite 124, (210) 826-1488, hanzobar.com.

Casual Music & Drinks

The Rustic 17619 La Cantera Pkwy Ste 204, (210) 245-7500, therustic.com Sure, The Rustic is a favorite for beer lovers, but it’s also a badass spot for live music! With an eclectic variety of acts coming through, there’s bound to be a show that peaks your interest. Photo via Instagram / nikixixixi

Greatest Hit: the Rustic
You can count on the Rustic for live music shows while you knock back select $3 beers, wine and frozé. The price increases to match the time, from 3-6 p.m. 17619 La Cantera Pkwy., Suite 204, (210) 245-7500, therustic.com.

Greatest Hit: Sancho’s
Meet with friends for a show, enjoy well and beer specials, or bring your favorite furry friend to chill and sip drinks in the shade. 628 Jackson St, (210) 320-1840, sanchosmx.com.

Deep Cut: Merkaba
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. 111 W. Crockett St., Suite 205, (210) 212-4770, merkabatx.com.

Classic Cocktails & Bites

Esquire Tavern 155 E. Commerce St., (210) 222-2521, esquiretavern-sa.com Beginning November 14, The Esquire Tavern will offer a winter menu including a Thanksgiving sandwich, smoked turkey breast, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, aioli, provolone, and marbled rye for $17. Credit: Courtesy

Greatest Hit: Francis Bogside
This generous happy hour menu includes food items like the $8 chicken wings and $10 burger as well as classic $6 cocktails and $5 wells. 803 S. St. Mary’s St., (210) 369-9192, francisbogside.com.

Greatest Hit: the Esquire Tavern
Head to the Esquire for $3 off all menu cocktails and glasses of wine during their happy hour, and order several plates of their special deviled eggs or shrimp toast to share. 155 E. Commerce St., (210) 222-2521, esquiretavern-sa.com.

Deep Cut: Cured
Take advantage of Cured’s signature cocktails (and most beers) at half-price from 3-6 p.m., and order as many fried quail legs as you like — they’re only $0.50 each. 306 Pearl Pkwy #101, (210) 314-3929, curedatpearl.com.

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This article appears in City Guide 2019 and City Guide (2019).