Located at 127 E Hopkins St., Black Rabbit Saloon specializes in whiskey drinks but also offers a wide variety of cocktails, beers on tap, and food. They also have entertaiment such as skee-ball and other games. Every Monday night $2.50 draft beer pints. Happy hour every night from 5pm to 9pm Open from 5pm-2am daily
Located at 138 S LBJ Dr., Chances R is a quiet, cozy bar with a jukebox and pool tables. The perfect place to relax without the hectic bar scene. Open from 3pm-2am daily
Located at 217 E Hopkins St., Chimy's is a San Marcos treasure. Serving classic margaritas and draft beers as well as a full menu of Mexican cuisine. Open from 11am-Midnight Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday
Located at 242 N LBJ Dr., Crafthouse is known for their craft beers on tap, live music, and pub food. Don't want a beer? Don't worry, go next door to their sister bar, Daq Beach Bar, and grab a delicious daiquiri. Happy hour 2-7 daily, $3 Domestic bottles. Open from 11am-Midnight daily
Located at 124 N LBJ Dr., Green Parrot is one of the oldest bars on the Square. Offering cheap drinks and an intimate atmosphere, GP is a desired destination for any visitor to San Marcos. Happy hour 4-7 daily, $3.50 frozen drinks. Open from 5pm-2am daily
Located at 139 E Hopkins St., Harpers is your classic sports bar with plenty of TVs to catch your favorite game. Veranda is their sister bar located on the rooftop of Harpers with a full bar and an amazing view of the Square. Open from 4pm-2am daily
Located at 119 E Huchison St. just off the Square, Louie's offers a wide selection of beers on tap and serves amazing seafood along with it. Open from 12pm-Midnight daily.
Located at 120 E San Antonio St., The Marc is another San Marcos treasure. Technically a concert venue, The Marc offers a wide selection of music with a dance floor built for grooving. Open from 10pm-2am. Closed Sunday & Monday
Located at 138 N LBJ Dr., Mayloo's is one of the classier bars in San Marcos, offering a wide cocktail selection and an adult atmosphere. Open from 4pm-2am daily
Located at 100 N Guadalupe St., Nephews is known for their southern nightclub atmoshphere. With 2 dancefloors, it's the perfect place to dance with your friends. Open from 8pm-2am, closed Sun, Mon, Wed
Located at 129 E Hopkins St., The Porch offers a relaxing bar scene with TVs and food. Sit at the bar or relax on the outdoor section with couches and swings. $1 Dos Equis on Monday Night's Open from 12pm-2am daily
Located at 126 S Guadalupe St., Rooftop offers a wide variety of cocktails and shots with a rooftop view of the Square. Open from 10pm-2am daily
Located at 202 E San Antonio St., Sean Patrick's Irish Pub offers classic pub food with a selection of craft beers on tap. The bar houses several TVs and pool tables. Open from 11:45am-Midnight daily
Located at 127 E Hopkins St., Shade Rooftop Patio Bar offers a calm outdoor atmoshphere with a selection of beers and cocktails. Open from 5-2 daily
Located at 129 E Hopkins St., Taproom is a classic bar with a wide selection of drinks and American pub food. Open from 12-1 daily
Located at 100 W Hopkins St., The Vault is a newly reinvigorated and always crowded nightclub with a large dancefloor and wrap-around bar. The Vault is connected directly to their sister bar Sake Bar and Bistro. Open from 7pm-2am daily. Closed Sunday
Located at 202 N LBJ Dr., Vodka Street offers a wide range of food and a full service bar. It's the perfect place to start the night after stuffing your face with Mexican food at Chimy's, which is just steps down the street. Open from 8pm-2am daily