Happy Hours in Del Mar!

We are continuing our journey around Del Mar, looking for happy hours, and have found some great ones to share with you!

Head over to the center of Del Mar and visit the Living Room Bar at L’Auberge. Settle in on the comfortable couches or, if you prefer, sit at the bar.Drink specials include house rotating red, white, and rosé, as well as a discount for any wine by the glass, all signature cocktails, and draft beer. The most popular food items on the menu are Dungeness crab, French onion dip, and Le Petit Pleasure – a smash burger, caviar-topped oysters, fries, and a choice of prosecco or beer for an amazingly low price. Gluten-free and vegan options are available. Happy hour at the Living Room is Sunday through Thursday, 3 to 5 pm.

Beeside Balcony has been in Del Mar since January of 2020, so if you haven’t yet visited, why not stop in for “Buzzy Hour”? Seating is either inside or on the balcony, and the vibe is relaxed. Drink specials include wine cocktails, cocktails, house wines, and beer. Several small-bite options are available, and customer favorites include oysters, octopus ceviche, and mini-beef sliders. A new Buzzy Hour menu coming soon will add mini-crabcakes, chicken lollipops, and truffle parmesan fries. For those who like sweets, Beeside Balcony has two desserts to tempt you: a churro dusted with cinnamon sugar; and a cream-filled dessert with caramel and whipped cream. Coming soon will be a mini-ice cream sundae! Happy hour at Beeside Balcony is every day from 3 to 6 pm.

Brigantine Seafood and Oyster Bar is the next stop on our happy hour journey. As a long-established restaurant and bar in Del Mar, most seem to know about their happy hour, but for those of you who don’t, please allow me to enlighten you! The happy hour is in the lounge area, which is quite large with comfortable seating. The ambiance is business casual and is quite welcoming and warm. The menu is extensive, both for drinks and bites, and range from $5 to $10 per item. Customer favorites are items in the $5 range, including their Classic Fish Taco, the Brig Blonde (beer), and red or white wine. Gluten-friendly options are available. Happy hour at Brigantine is from 3 to 6 pm, Tuesday through Friday and Sunday, and 3 to 9 pm on Monday (excluding holidays). There is no happy hour on Saturday.