Discovering Specials

Discovering specials near you

The map is the heart of SpecialsNear.Me. Every business with an active special appears as a pin, and a live sidebar keeps the list in sync as you move around.

Reading the map

  • Each pin on the map is a business with one or more active specials.
  • Hover over a pin to see the business name.
  • Click a pin to highlight it in the sidebar and jump to its listing.
  • The sidebar on the left lists the same businesses in order of distance from the center of the map.

Filtering results

A filter bar sits above the sidebar. Use it to narrow down what's shown.

Has Specials toggle

Turns on a “specials only” view that hides businesses with no active deals. Enable this when you want to focus purely on what's running right now.

Tag filters

Tags describe the type of special. Click one or more to show only businesses whose specials match all selected tags.

TagWhat to expect
DrinkDiscounted or specialty drink deals
FoodFood specials or discounts
Happy HourTime-limited drink and food combos
TriviaPub quiz nights
Live MusicPerformances and live acts
KaraokeHosted karaoke events
ComedyStand-up or open mic nights
BrunchWeekend brunch specials
WingsWing deals or specials
SportsGame-day watch parties or sporting event promotions

Date picker

Select a specific date to see which specials are running on that day. This is especially useful for planning ahead — for example, picking next Friday to see every happy hour running that evening.

Display count

Use the Display selector to choose how many pins and sidebar results load at once. Smaller counts keep a busy map easier to scan. Larger counts help when you are exploring a wider neighborhood.

Cuisine filters

Cuisine and category filters narrow the map by business type. Use them with tags when you know both the kind of place and the kind of deal you want.

Searching by name

Type in the search box at the top of the sidebar to filter by business name. The map updates in real time to match.

Missing a business?

If the place you are looking for is not on the map, use Suggest Businessfrom the sidebar empty state or map tools. Add the business name, location, and any details you know. Submissions are reviewed before they become public.

Understanding distance

Each business card in the sidebar shows how far away the business is from the current map center. As you pan the map, these distances update automatically.

Tips for finding the best deals

  • Pan to your destination— drag the map to a neighborhood and the sidebar updates to show what's nearby.
  • Combine filters— select “Happy Hour” + “Drink” to find the best drink deals right now.
  • Use the date picker— planning a Friday outing? Pick the date before you leave home so you already know where you're going.