The Padres are back in action at Petco Park for the 2025 season, and that means surrounding bars and restaurants are opening their doors with specials for fans.
Here’s a list of just a few of the many downtown San Diego spots that are welcoming San Diegans with food and drink specials.
The Deck at Moonshine Flats: The Deck at Moonshine Flats is selling five for $30 buckets of Bud Light or Michelob Ultra and five for $28 buckets of Buena Cerveza or Holler & Swaller hard tea on Padres game days. The Deck also offers happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. weekdays with drink specials such as $5 well cocktails and two for one on Buena Cerveza. On Thursdays, guests can get $7 Jack Daniel’s shots and two-for-one pricing on Buena Cerveza. 335 Sixth Ave., San Diego. 619-255-7625, thedecksd.com
The Blind Burro: On game days, The Blind Burro has a beer and a shot for $15. Patrons will get a shot of Código Blanco Tequila and an Estrella Jalisco 24-ounce can with this special. Other deals throughout the year include happy hour specials from 3 to 5 p.m. such as $7 TJ-style hotdog, $8 fish taco or shrimp taco and $8 house margarita. On Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. there are various taco specials such as two veggie tacos for $11. 639 J St., San Diego. 619-795-7880, theblindburro.com
Coin-Op Gaslamp: Specials at Coin-Op Gaslamp are launching on Opening Day and running during every home game. Deals include a $3 slice of cheese pizza, $8 cans of NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer, $9 cocktails and a $10 beer and pizza slice combo. There will also be a variety of signature cocktails and mocktails priced between $12 and $14. 789 Sixth Ave., San Diego. 619-546-6441, coinopgameroom.com
Happy Does: The indoor and outdoor venue Happy Does is serving buckets of hard seltzer and beer on sale. Topo Chico Hard Seltzer will be available for a price of $35 for five, and five Coors Light or Buena Cerveza beers will cost $30. Also, from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays when there is not a Padres home game, Happy Does will serve $3 chicken sliders; $5 Bud Lights, Coors Light and Michelob Ultra; and $6 house wine and seltzer. The restaurant is dog-friendly and also has free arcade games, tabletop games and pickleball. 340 Fifth Ave., San Diego. 619-877-1880, happydoesbar.com
Hasta Mañana Cantina: Mexican restaurant Hasta Mañana Cantina is featuring several specials during the Padres’ 2025 campaign. When the Friars are playing at Petco Park, guests can get a $10 Casamigos margarita. Also from 3 to 6 p.m., Padres fans can enjoy happy hour with offerings such as $5 street tacos, $8 margaritas, $6 well cocktails, $6 draft beers and $6 glasses of wine. 310 Fifth Ave., San Diego. 858-321-5515. hastamananacantina.com
Havana 1920: Cuban foodies can get the flavors of the island country at Havana 1920. Before Padres evening games, San Diegans can enjoy happy hour Monday through Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. Some of the discounted drinks include the Havana mojito or the Havana 1920 daiquiri for $7.50 each. Featured food specials are ham and cheese or chicken croquetas for $2, papa rellenas for $3, empanadas for $4 and the bocadito platter served with ceviche, plantain chips, two chicken croquettes, picadillo stuffed potato and ham and cheese empanada for $12. Also, fans can get the same specials after Friday evening games from 9 p.m. to midnight. 548 Fifth Ave., San Diego. 619-369-1920, havana1920.com
Patrick’s Gaslamp Pub: Padres fans can get some Irish luck on drinks deals at Patrick’s Gaslamp Pub on game days. Guests can order draft beers, including Guinness, shots of Espolòn Blanco Tequila or Skrewball Whiskey and house red and white wine for $5 each. These specials are good when the Padres play until 7 p.m. 428 F St., San Diego. 619-230-5323. patricksgaslamppub.com
The Smoking Gun: Drink deals and arcade specials are on the menu at The Smoking Gun. Throughout the Padres season, select beers cost $3.94, the Padres Paloma is served for $12, the City Connect cocktail (Cutwater Rum, orange liqueur, ionfruit and lemon) cost $12 and beer buckets are available for $15. Also starting April 2, children eat free with a purchase of an entree, until 10 p.m. Plus, from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, arcade games are half-off. 555 Market St., San Diego. 619-233-3836, thesmokinggunsd.com
