Bar 414 has finally reopened and I was excited to return, having loved their iconic old fashioned and happy hour. Imagine my disappointment that the newly renovated bar no longer has a happy hour. The interior looks almost exactly as pre-renovation, but without the happy hour, I doubt I'll return. read more

Awesome service, classy environment, great drinks! Trent and Daryl provided exceptional service. read more

Bar 414 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This is a great little hidden gem of a cocktail bar tucked just inside the Gunter Hotel! Such a cute vibe and great drinks. Service was a bit slow as there was only one bartender on shift, but he was friendly and really on top of things. And the live acoustic music was the cherry on top and added to the ambience! read more

Bar 414 - Excellent live acoustic music! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Meh. Mediocre drink prices. Rude bartender. 10/6 5p Good atmosphere. Guy on left not sweet. read more

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We had Ana amazing time here. From the amazing duo singing, to the excellent service from the bartenders. We enjoyed our time here in the small.alcoves in the rear of the place. We enjoyed the atmosphere and overall vibe! We will come back for sure next time we are in town! read more

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A horrible place, they have the worst food, zero service, and the bartenders hate you for whatever reason. I couldn't believe the hatred I got from the bartenders, Rickey tried to be Samuel like was trying to pretend to be him. I just wanted a drink, but the bartender was trying to accuse us of guilty by association. I went there recently, and 30 police officers were there. I am not sure why, but I guess it was a raid that happened a week ago. Its unfortunate because it was the first time we went, and they kicked everyone out. read more

This is exactly what it is...a modern day speak easy with great leather seating, Sinatra playing in the background and any version of old time music playing. This is a gem in San Antonio, a classic for those wanting a dark, quiet, location that has a blues music history. Watch out for the devil and do not sell you soul. read more

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This bar is difficult to locate. It's inside the hotel. They have a very limited, pedestrian beer selection & an awful singer with guitar singing gross 90s songs. There's a huge TV with some sports game or other (because, really now, they're all the same to me & I don't care about a single one of them) that made beautiful boyfriend happy to watch so 2 stars for that. I suppose. Yawn. read more

Bar 414 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This is a great small bar within the Sheraton. They have live music on weekend. The cocktails are amazing. If you want cocktails for the 1920s this is the place to come to. The bartender has made every cocktail perfect. I asked him to make me a blood and sands and I was surprised cause not a lot places have heard of it. So if you are in San Antonio and want some good cocktails come check out this place. read more

I was in San Antonio for just one night for a concert, and I read that Bar 414 has one of the best happy hours in town. Stopped by and tried to order 2 food items, but they were out of the crab cakes. Bummer. Had the biscuits and brisket for $5 and alllllmost got the Prohibition wings, but I wasn't prepared to pay $8 for that. Also had a $5 Old Fashioned, which was pretty perfect. The food was just OK... more like pulled pork than brisket. But it filled me up with just the one dish. Really wish I got to try the crab cakes as that was one of the reasons I chose this spot. Oh well. Overall pretty good value in Downtown San Antonio. read more

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Great drinks and atmosphere. Staff not friendly at all, good thing they can make a drink.

One star - went to the Daryl Hall concert tonight. We thought we could entertain our friends who joined us for the concert afterwards - NOT. Again under staff, low and out of " a lot of beer" per bartender. It was a Show night! Very disappointed. Establishment not ready. Employees not receptive. We left - unfortunately. read more

2 words - Old Fashioned. MAN they are good! I was staying at the hotel they are connected to and walked in and was pleasantly surprised by the bar. The drinks that the bartenders make are excellent. The bar food is just OK - I'd honestly go somewhere else, but you've got to come back for the drinks. Everything is handmade and super fresh - but that all comes at a price. I believe the Bulleit Rye Old Fashioned was 9 dollars with a 3 dollar upcharge. So kinda pricey but the quality was worth it. read more

Very cool, historic bar. Bert is excellent and makes great cocktails. Friendly, good music, good service.

This pleasant, hidden like, soft lighting, ambiance place was perfect to visit and have great elegant drinks. The service was quick to help and was very welcoming. Drinks were made to perfection. I will definitely, be going back soon. read more

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Great ambiance with a classic cocktail lounge look and feel. Lots of comfy couples seating. Live music. We had the Solerno Breeze and the Kentucky Club; both were made expertly. Prices are in range of other downtown locations ($9-12 a drink). read more

Bar 414 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Went to KRTU night. Got a couple of raffle tickets, didn't win sad face :( but I brought about 5 of my friends with me and i'm sure someone one that I knew. I think the food selection is OUTSTANDING. Saw someone eating a shrimp poorboy. There is a piano bar and a little music goes a long way as your sipping on your old fashioned. Keep an eye out on their facebook for the musical performances and events like the free beer sampling night I attended. Ranger creek had $5 dollar beer. Pretty awesome beer. They have large TV'S, this is a great place to pre-game before going to a show or performance downtown as well! read more

Situated within the Sheraton Gunter Hotel, this bar is great for a nightcap or a boozy cocktail. The drink menu is superb and the bartenders really know their stuff. Take a look around and you'll see some plaques highlighting some of their infamous patrons. Bar 414 is an homage to the Room where one of the most prominent figures of Blues used to stay at the hotel. They say this is where he sold his soul to the devil... Featuring a piano for live music, it's a great place to enjoy an intimate setting with some super customer service. read more

This bar was recommended to us for their Old Fashioned Drinks . Our bartender Chris made Fantastic Ones. If you go I'd suggest you ask for the Holiday Special of Cinnamon Old Fashioned that he created this evening. A Perfect Holiday Beverage. Thanks Chris for an enjoyable evening. read more

Was pleasantly surprised to find a prohibition style bar in my hotel. I ordered the Big Daddy. Flavorful, stiff but not too stiff. A large block ice cube ensured my drink wasn't watered down in 5 minutes so I could sip and enjoy it. read more

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Hmmm... I think I got lured in by a joint intended to attract visiting Midwest businesspeople, in town for a conference. Was excited to experience the purported music history of the place (Robert Johnson, virtually the godfather of Blues, is storied to have holed up in Room 414 of The Guenther - downtown hotel which houses the bar - for a couple days many moons ago and recorded some jams.) Other than some some images of RJ on the walls though (and apparently all generic stock photos, none involving SA or the hotel), there's not really any nod to him or the fairytale hotel-stay.... Whompsville. Bartenders were supernice, though. And my drink (Westside Water? Tastes like a very cucumbery, very balanced margarita) was superdelicious, albeit 12 Flippin' bucks. Don't make the mistake, as I did, of paying $15 to park (on a Wednesday night, at that...dang son!) down the block... Valet park at Guenther, and Bar 414 validates - free, woo! (Knowing THAT prior would have eased the sting of my drink price mucho! Lol) read more

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I came upon this place by accident. I was strolling the town waiting for a friend of mine before we saw Carol King at the Majestic (quite a lovely show). But some friends are just always late, and I should have known better than to show up early, so I had some time to check out a bar and ended up here. I opened the door to the freakin' cupboard from Narnia, as I was thrown into a small little tavern with a finely dressed man with his greasy, curly mustache. The 50s were back, and I had just walked into this quiet, little private bar where a man can just be a man. The blues and jazz created an authentic feel to the place. I was rather impressed with the relative silence of the place and the lavishly polished leather seats, remarkable floor-plan and it's impressive ambiance. This place is proper and deserving a visit, and there I was in my finest for the show, so I fit right in with my rockports gliding on the floor. I took a seat and ordered me a couple of proper drinks. There was only one person manning the whole bar, but the dimly lit bar did possess beauty. The man in the stache watched my drink like a hawk, and he would not see that I would be let down, this was a hard working man who knew his craft and made perfectly balanced drinks of likes I've not tasted much in these past few months. The simplicity in his talent really gave this place the extra shine that you'd expect for such a place. Sadly, all good things come to end, when 15 jocks walked in sounding off like a mini-pep rally, poor taste, so sad. The man with the mustache was flushed in gentlemen-like fury, but he was a man of class and his hands went to work as he took the time to expertly mix drinks. Despite not being able to place another round of drinks, his magic was impressive for those with keen eyes. No fault of the bar, this place is a diamond. Will revisit, possible 5 star in the near future. read more

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Service leaves a lot to be desired. Came in that door on St. Mary's was open and it was freezing. I was the only customer and was told oh it's not that cold in that corner when I asked for the door to be shut. We ended up staying but had to request service. When wanting to order my serving drink stood at the bar while the bartender scrolled through his phone. Placed my glass on the bar, ignored it. Had to finally ask if I could get a drink and apologize for interrupting him. This place used to have some amazing bartenders. read more

Very nice and tidy. Super friendly employees and great specials with nonalcoholic beverages as well. There is a wide selection and a great atmosphere. Ask for the crab cakes. read more

Adorable little bar underneath the lobby of the classic Sheraton Gunther. Great cocktails and a bartender who truly knows how to pour them. Happy hour drinks and and tasty appetizers. I'd definitely recommend to pop in here before an outing on the Riverwalk. read more

Bar 414 is a fun, quaint, hotel bar that deserves recognition. Their happy hour includes an awesome old fashion for $5 and occasional piano players! Their barkeep was very attentive, hardworking, and remembered everyones names and preferences. I was lucky enough to come in while a piano man was rocking out with Casablanca playing on silent in the background; play it again, Sam! read more

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A small bar in the Gunter Sheraton Hotel. It looks like they are set up for live music, or at least a piano player, but didn't have it while I was there on a Thursday night. The soundtrack was blues and jazz, not so loud as to make conversation difficult. It's intended to have a speakeasy feel, but for some reason--which I can't put my finger on--didn't really work. Maybe it was the layout, which is mostly communal tables and benches instead of small tables. They could put little nooks along the sides, which I think would improve the ambience. Also, the two big screen TVs give a sports bar ambience, which doesn't fit with the rest of the motif. The bartender could also have garters instead of what looks like a Sheraton banquet uniform. I think the place has a lot of unfulfilled potential. Especially since it's a couple blocks from the River Walk, not on it, I suspect a more complete speakeasy feel would be a useful draw for people who are not hotel guests. Excellent craft cocktails. My old fashioned was top notch, with a single large cube of ice. My sazerac was also excellent. The bartender was courteous but distracted. I didn't eat, but the food menu looked good. A great choice when Market on Houston is closed--which is the the same hotel but shuts down early. Not all that it could be, but still a nice place for a drink in downtown San Antonio. read more

Soooo I always feel like I'm a hater when I put 3 stars, but I promise this place is decent. I mean, it's a bar. Nothing to write home about though. I feel like a lot of people are staying at the attached hotel. The drinks are good, but again, nothing like bar 1919 to me. I've gone to see friends perform live. The service is ok cuz it can get busy, but idk, nothing special about this place in my opinion. I wouldn't not go again if people wanted to go, it just wouldn't be my first choice. Definitely try it for yourself! read more

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This is definitely a cool little joint to just go chill, throw back a drink, and listen to some blues/jazz lightly playing. Dimly lit ambience with comfortable seating and bartenders that are REAL bartenders make for an outstanding experience! Plus the history of the bar is worth visiting in itself. If you live in or visit San Antonio, do yourself a favor and go grab a barstool in this speakeasy and relax and enjoy it for what it is. Plus, I guarantee you'll learn something before you leave! read more

Bar 414 - Speakeasy style - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

What do you want in a good bar? People who know how to make a good stuff drink, friendly service, and a relaxing atmosphere. This place has it all and then some. Lots of homemade mixers.m, people who know how to make all sorts of drinks without having to look it up and just a cool place to hang out. read more

This bar is inside the Sheraton Guenther Hotel. It's nice to see that they kept with the tradition in the bar, especially when you see how the destroyed the classic look of the hotel lobby. The bar name to the drinks are inspired by Robert Johnson, bluesman, who stayed at the bar while recording. We came here on a Saturday night and it was somewhat busy but were able to get a table. There was an acoustic guitar duo playing a good selection of classic rock. The bartenders were fast and friendly and would even come to the table to check on drinks. As far as hotel bars go, this is definitely one of the better ones in downtown. The prices are higher than most bars downtown but it's to be expected in a hotel. read more

We walked in here randomly on our way back to our cars and it was such s cute place. The bartender was awesome. I asked for something fruity with vodka and he made me this surprisingly awesome drink. It was like a strawberry lemon soda thing! It wasn't too busy which was nice and created a nice little end of the night vibe. I think the guys name was Kevin but I'm not sure. Would def go back here! read more

We stumbled onto this hidden gem one day. It's a speakeasy setting much like Bar 1919. Bartenders were very great and happy hour prices were super low. We only had drinks but they had food items on their happy hour as well. We have been back a couple of times and each time their drinks have the same consistency- very impressive! If you like the dark, jazzy vibe places - this is right up your alley. Bartenders said they validate as well! read more

After several other stops near San Antonio Riverwalk, we found our favorite spot. Rolando is the best bartender in San Antonio! His drinks are delicious craft cocktails and he has an amazing personality. We recieved the best service we could hope for. I highly recommend this place! read more

Came in with the wife for a good whiskey drink. Met Rolando the main bartender. This dude was a magician. It was so fun just watching him make the drinks. He has definitely mastered the art of it. Good conversation as well. Highly recommend if you are looking for a good drink. read more

It's like stepping into a time capsule here! The bar here isn't marked very well from the exterior. I didn't even know it was there until recently! Once you step in, it takes a while for your eyes to adjust to the darkness. It's a dimly lit cocktail bar with lots of great places to sit and relax or have a few cocktails. They focus on prohibition era cocktails. I translate that as "strong" cocktails. I had their signature drink, a 414. It's a rum based drink made with nutella and crushed crepes are placed on the rim of the glass. It's incredibly strong, but tasted divine! They also serve some bar food, which is beyond any bar food I'd had. So much thought went into their food- you gotta try the chicken pibil. It's served up on something that looks like a mini-puffy taco. Om nom nom! They also have these oyster shots that are served up in something like a bloody mary. Beyond delicious. I could shoot those all day. I enjoyed the decor in here. The 414 is paying homage to blues legend Robert Johnson who recorded his most famous album in room 414 of the hotel. The bar staff was helpful, but some of the drinks can take quite a while to prepare. I guess you have to wait for a good thing! There's valet parking available, but I opt for the city owned parking garage that's up St Mary's. read more

Started out with high hopes. Miss billed by fifty dollars on drinks not ordered. Discussed it and only over paid for one to get out. Bar tenders had a hard time keeping up, and keeping track. No cocktail waitress on a Friday. DeltaBlues guy played Hootie. Decent atmosphere. read more

When we first arrived happy hour was just starting and it was getting busy. Even still, the service was great and our bartender chatted up the out-of-Townes. He was great on sharing the history Of the hotel and had fascinating stories! The drinks were great, he made terrific recommendations of other places we should see, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. read more

Boasting an atmosphere reminiscent of a youthful 1920s establishment, Bar 414 exists as one of the last remnants of truly classic San Antonio style, grace and culture. The perfect place to enjoy a Penicillin, a Daiquiri, an Old Fashioned or one of their many choice Texas craft beers, this establishment sets the bar at the highest rung for South Texas speakeasys. If you're in San Antonio on vacation, this is a can't miss. Considered by many to be the birthplace of the Blues, legend has it that Robert Johnson crafted and recorded his signature song "Crossroads Blues" and the majority of his compositions in Room 414 at the Gunter Hotel, which is where the bar's eccentrically numeric name is derived from. With a lore like that, it's no wonder this bar is such a legendary locality. When ordering a round at Bar 414, be sure to ask for Joey and Ryan, the masterful mixologists in residence at this SA institution. Within minutes he'll pull together a magical menagerie of ingredients to soothe your night into a smooth array of subtle sensations. read more

Very chill bar, friendly bartenders, and a mixed crowd of patrons. Was looking to check out a new bar downtown and thought I'd give this one a try since it is a piano bar. There was no live piano playing the night we went, but there was live music- some guitar player covering top 40 hits haha. The overall essence is chill, nothing fancy. I tried about 3 cocktails, but they were all not up to par. They were very overbearing on the alcohol, very blah and over priced! If you're coming for some delicious cocktails, I'd go elsewhere! read more