San Antonio, August 22, 2025
News Summary
Voting for the best happy hour deals in San Antonio is now underway, starting August 20 and ending September 12. With thousands of nominations across various categories, voters can select their favorite venues daily during the voting period. Local businesses are presenting new happy hour specials, unique events, and several finalists will emerge as the public’s top picks in this vibrant community-driven selection process.
San Antonio
Voting Open for Best Happy Hour Deals in San Antonio
Voting is open from August 20 to September 12, 2025 for the public to choose the best happy hour deals among the SA Picks finalists. Organizers received thousands of nominations across nearly 100 categories this year, and each category was narrowed to between three and eight finalists. Voters may cast a vote once per day for each category during the voting period. Local venues around San Antonio are offering a range of new happy hour specials and themed events during the same timeframe.
What to vote on and how
The ballot covers multiple categories that reflect local food, drink, entertainment and service offerings, with a specific focus this cycle on happy hour deals. Each category contains three to eight finalists determined from the public nominations. Registered voters can cast one vote per category per day during the open voting period. The outcome will identify the public’s favorites among the finalist list.
Featured happy hour deals and events
- Beethoven Männerchor: Happy hour specials available from 4–7 PM, Tuesday through Saturday.
- Fitzgerald’s Bar & Live Music Venue: Hosts themed nights including an Emo vs. Anime event beginning at 8 PM on scheduled nights.
- Gilbert’s Mexican Restaurant: Offers a Marbach Comedy Jam happy hour from 5–8 PM featuring local comedic performers.
- FermenterÃa: Runs a paint, sip, and shop event from 6–8 PM that includes a plant swap, live music, and pet adoption opportunities.
- Alamo Beer Company: Presents a free Witches Night Out market from 6–10 PM with tarot readings and performances.
- BesTea Café: Offers afternoon activities and specials from 2–7 PM including trading trinkets, shopping for Labubus items, and Magic: The Gathering sessions.
Additional participating establishments are offering exclusive drink specials, paired food items, and themed events to complement the happy hour offerings. The participating venues span a range of neighborhoods and concepts, reflecting a mix of bars, restaurants, breweries, and cafes.
Finalists and nominations
Nominations were submitted by residents and visitors, producing a large pool of entries that organizers used to determine finalists. Each category was reduced to three to eight finalists to ensure voters choose among the most-nominated options. The finalist lists are available as part of the voting platform and are intended to represent a broad cross-section of the local dining and entertainment scene.
Voting logistics and rules
Voting runs daily during the specified period and allows one vote per category each day. This allows voters to return multiple times to support favorites over the course of the contest. The voting window closes on September 12, 2025, after which winners will be determined from the tallied results.
Sponsorship
A sponsor is acknowledged for this year’s event: Gamez Law Firm. The sponsor provides support for organizing and promoting the public voting process.
Background context
SA Picks is a community-driven selection process that highlights local businesses and experiences through public nominations and voting. This year’s focus on happy hour deals is part of a broader set of categories that recognize food, drink, entertainment and service providers across the city. The format aims to engage residents and visitors in identifying local favorites and to spotlight businesses offering compelling specials and events.
Key features at a glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Voting period | August 20 – September 12, 2025 |
| Voting frequency | One vote per category per day |
| Number of categories | Nearly 100 categories |
| Nominations received | Thousands of nominations |
| Finalists per category | Three to eight finalists |
| Sponsor | Gamez Law Firm |
Timeline
| Date/Time | Event | Status / Source |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2025 | Voting opens for SA Picks finalists | Open to public |
| August 20 – September 12, 2025 | Daily voting window (one vote per category per day) | Ongoing during period |
| September 12, 2025 | Voting closes | Ends at close of day |
Statistics and visual summary
Frequently Asked Questions
When is voting open?
Voting is open from August 20 through September 12, 2025.
How often can I vote?
Voters may cast one vote per category per day during the voting period.
How were finalists chosen?
Finalists were selected from thousands of public nominations and narrowed down to three to eight finalists per category.
Which local venues are offering happy hour specials?
Featured venues include Beethoven Männerchor; Fitzgerald’s Bar & Live Music Venue; Gilbert’s Mexican Restaurant; FermenterÃa; Alamo Beer Company; and BesTea Café, among others offering drinks, food pairings and themed events.
Who is the sponsor for this year’s event?
The sponsor acknowledged for this year’s event is Gamez Law Firm.
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- KSAT: Best Happy Hour Specials
- Wikipedia: Happy Hour
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- Google Search: Happy Hour San Antonio
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