If you're a speakeasy kind of person, certainly check it out! Came on a Saturday night, early beating the crowd. We had the place to ourselves before an earlier dinner at Toro Kitchen & Bar. Make sure to get creative with the phone, before entering through the door to the cellar. The bar tenders provided exceptional service, walking us through our choices in the menu. An unexpected mystical experience offering spherical alcoholic concoctions (think of it as a jelly sphere that pops in your mouth releasing a mixed drink). The old fashioned is solid, too, with a branded ice cube and a display of flames to add some smokiness to it. Pro Tip: Happy Hour W-F 5-9 PM; reserve a time earlier, rather than later, and then follow-up with a meal at Toro. read more

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Extremely disappointing experience at Cellar Mixology Bar in downtown San Antonio. During my visit, someone grabbed my wrist and attempted to steal my Rolex while I was talking to my friend. What was even more upsetting was the response from security afterward. Instead of feeling helped or protected, I felt ignored and dismissed. The lack of urgency and concern from security was unacceptable. Guests should be able to feel safe when they go out, and I do not feel that my safety was taken seriously. I will be taking the appropriate steps to address this matter, including exploring legal action regarding security negligence!!!! read more

music is good how ever the drinks suck and I was overcharged for one drink and didn't realize til the next day because my husband payed and didn't check the receipt. You pay for a mixology drink and get a mediocre drink, don't waste your time drinking here. 2 of my drinks were not made how it is described and one of my drinks was practically syrup and sprite! read more

After the Yelp event we decided to walk around the corner to the Toro bar and would you believe it, a "SPEAK EASY" in the cellar of the building making some of the most amazing cocktails and sphereifications ever! Super friendly staff that is constantly moving and you never get ignored. The vibe was really cool, chill music, nice seating, great bar area and good drinks. read more

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I've been here a few times before and it has always been a good experience. I stopped here tonight and waited at least 30 minutes before I was "acknowledged". The gentleman literally served everyone around me but me. I was at the front of the bar, the ladies to my right had to frantically wave him down to be acknowledged. I waved, he made eye contact but ignored me and served some obnoxious Chad that climbed bar stool. Never had a bad experience until tonight. Sadly disappointed. read more

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So cool and so much fun. I recommend going early because it fills up quickly . I love the variety of cocktails. It's awesome to watch the mixologists perform their magic read more

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Cool spot. Security guarding and IDing at the door. You walk in and immediately straight stairs. Opens up to the bar and lounge area. Great atmosphere. Not overly crowded, it was a Thursday night at about 1100pm. Adequate seating, lounge areas with couches and comfortable chairs and more chairs at the bar. Had one drink, an old fashioned, looked fancy, tasted okay. Nothing special. Live entertainment, really enjoyed that, she sang very well. Clean bathrooms. I would definitely return. read more

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I really hate to write bad reviews especially for locally owned businesses, but I recently had a horrible experience here & at their new bar next door, Stylus. We went Friday night to celebrate my birthday with a group of friends. Upon getting to the entrance of Cellar, the bouncer & security guard told my boyfriend he was not allowed to go in. We originally thought they were joking so we laughed it off, but turns out they were 100% serious. When we asked what the reasoning was, they falsely accused him of being someone else who had previously disrespected the owner. When we tried to explain that that was not him, they completely dismissed us and were adamant that it was and did not even try to help the situation by going to get proof. I was frustrated because I knew they were in the wrong but they kept treating us like we were dumb. Finally, one of the members of my group went inside to speak with the owner (same owner as Toro & Cuishe) and demanded for video or picture proof. While he was doing so, the security guard outside even had to audacity to come up to me and say "I am sorry to tell you this, but it was your boyfriend in the video." I asked him if he had seen the video and he said no, but that's just what he was told. So how could he even possibly know that?? No more than 5 minutes later, the owner comes out adamantly apologizing stating they were wrong and it was not my boyfriend in the video. Neither the bouncer nor the security guard apologized for their wrongdoings and honestly showed 0 remorse for treating us the way they did. Such an extremely frustrating situation that really makes it difficult for me to ever want to go back to these businesses again. It is really a shame because I have enjoyed dining at Toro and Cuishe, and have enjoyed taking friends from out of town to Cellar as well. Perhaps you should better vet these bouncers and security guards as they are the public's first impression when entering your establishments. read more

We discovered Cellar Mixology after it was recommended to us and what a fabulous experience it was! This truly hidden gem located in the cellar below Toro Kitchen had everything from a cool vibe to skilled bartenders crafting unique mixed drinks. This is a great little speak easy worth visiting for the quality craft cocktails, the ambiance and choreographed mixology experience offered by the bartenders. read more

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Fun speakeasy!! Loved these little "tide pod" style shots we had and looking forward to trying more of the menu. It's a neat set up how you enter, well decorated inside. Service was super fast when we went, I think it was a little before the crowds came read more

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Just the facts. Too bad because this place could be really cool if they adopted a different business model and offered all guests seating. Yes you DO need a reservation for a $170 bottle of something otherwise wherever your sitting (on the sofas) they will shoo you away. A friend of mine came down around 8 ish after dinner upstairs and we were literally shooed out of 3 different empty Sofas down there and only option was to stand The manager on duty even took my brand new drink that I had sat on the table and after she shooed us away from the couch I went to get the drink off her tray her waitress ran up and got in my face asking me if I knew that was the manager?! I told her yes and who are you? It was a really unpleasant experience as I had recommended a couple friend of ours to try the place out and we eventually just left because the experience was so bad. read more

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I first came to Cellar Mixology when I took and Airbnb experience cocktail class there last year and have been back several times. This historical speakeasy bar is hidden inside Toro restaurant. Nearby, there is $20 valet parking at Espee but much cheaper pay parking across Commerce on N Hoefgen Ave. The bartenders are friendly and trained in advanced molecular cocktail techniques such as using liquid nitrogen, smoke and spherification to make creative, high quality cocktails. I prefer a relaxed vibe so usually go between 5-7 pm because later at night it becomes more of a energetic night club. The dress code is business casual and you can make reservations for a table on their website read more

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The vibe of this place is chill and makes you want to come back for more and being some friends! The music is like a club, maybe a tad too loud for me with a soeakead, but has the feeling of a lounge nonetheless. The bartenders are awesome, down to earth, and make great cocktails. This place is up and coming for sure in the St. Paul Square District outside downtown San Antonio on East Commerce Street. This place will become a nice hidden gem if only you can find your way in! It has many cozy spots for you to bring a date and get a break outside the downtown touristy bars. Great place for a nightcap or anything in between as you enter the cellar and walk down to a drink of your dreams! read more

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My go to spot when I want to go celebrate with my friends ! Perfect place for a 21st birthday or friendship anniversary or simply a date with your significant others. The Dj will forever have a special place in my for always playing my requested music!! I wish we got his name, just know he's a bit younger and had the BEST energy on Friday nights. Best drink: their yummy mojitos! read more

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I didn't know what to expect when I came here but it turned from awkward to fun. My partner and I were expecting this to be a lay low speakeasy but it's actually very club like considering the amount of people and the Dj on a Saturday night. It was PACKED. I'm glad to be vaccinated and we tried to keep our distance as best we could but you will bump shoulders in this place. The bartenders were all very skilled at making so many amazing cocktails and we were able to order in a timely manner considering it being a really busy night. Although we didn't get the speakeasy feel we definitely got to dance to some Latin music and take some photos by their cool neon signs. I would definitely recommend the old fashion and the "be like water" cocktail they were both amazing and prepared perfectly with presentation and taste. Will definitely return! Covid cautious people, this may not be the best place for you at this time but I would recommend having your mask and your own hand sanitizer! read more

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This place is 5 starts all the way! From the location, ambiance, drinks... everything is amazing! My husband and I are speakeasy fanatics, so when we heard Cellar opened in downtown, we knew we had to try it! I wouldn't consider Cellar a true speakeasy because of multiple factors (music, liquors being served, location, etc), but is still a pretty cool experience. To enter this place, you have to go through a "hidden" wall inside of Toro, and then walk down the stairs underneath the rose. When you walk in, you are immediately welcomed by their cool and definitely insta-worthy neon signs. The place is open with multiple tables which is great for big groups, and the music is cool but a little too loud for my taste. The true gem of this place is Bobby! He is the artists behind their cocktails, and I can assure you haven't had a cocktail this delicious in years! I order a Mezcal cocktail he recommended and it was perfection! The cocktail was definitely on the sweeter side, but it was strong enough that I could taste and feel the smokiness of the Mezcal. This is honestly my favorite bar in downtown, and I can't wait to go back! read more

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So.. this place is odd. It's #WeirdSanAntonio and that's what we were looking for. We wanted to go to some hidden bars. So we use Yelp reviews as tips and we are searching for the door with the red phone... then the hostesses for the upstairs restaurant say "are you going downstairs?" Well. Yes. To the speakeasy, ya jerk! Shhh! Let us enjoy the hunt, lady. Know better. Drinks were pricey but expected for fancy cocktails. The vibe was definitely clubby versus back in time but we were cool with it. We went during the day when it was empty. Neon lights others had complained about seemed to set a mood. We were down with it. Would we go back? No. There are more hidden bars to find. Free parking nearby behind suck it (another place that's reeling us in w the name) read more

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If you are planning on wearing jeans with rips or clothing that is "too loose" try somewhere else lol. 4 people in our group were rejected for the above. 2 girls were wearing jeans with rips, and 2 guys were told their pants were "too loose" ??? (See pics). This was after waiting 30 mins in a line that didn't move because they were "saving room for their reservations". This place sucks so much!!!! LOL never go here ever!!!!! read more

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I've already posted this to google, however I feel as though I should make other women aware of this disgusting behavior: I wish I could put zero stars. I was recently visiting San Antonio and had the displeasure of stopping at this bar. One of their bartenders took it upon himself to take my personal information off my credit card and find me on Facebook. read more

Down the rabbit hole we went and thankfully we did! Unique speakeasy cocktail bar with an underground vibe! The decor and the cocktail presentations were above average while the drink itself was a very standard tasting cocktail. Good, not great. I still highly recommend this place for the ambiance and the bartenders magic mixer show! Also, who doesn't love secret doors! read more

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Finally got to check out this place on a hot Saturday night! Better than ever my friend invited us out to judge her new love interest. This bar is located below Toro. When you enter Toro, to the left is a white wall with a red phone. Press the wall to find a hidden staircase leading to the bar. Live music and a hip atmosphere is my first impression. Drinks are very "scientific". I had down the rabbit hole, where they come in separate glasses with the instructions "Pour me". When you pour into a glass of ice the drink turns from yellow to a purplish color. Strong drinks and cool to watch. We also ordered melon drops, that are just like the popping bobas with alcohol. It gets packed on Saturday nights so come a little early if you want to secure some seats. Cool place, pricey, but definitely worth the try! read more

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This is my second visit and everything was great except there aren't too many options if you are on keto. Pretty much everything is loaded with sugar. Drinks have great presentation. But sometimes you just want something simple. I ended up going with the Spicy Cucumber spherifications and sadly wasn't too impressed. They probably would've been better if they had been cold. They ended up tasting soggy and almost like the texture of something from your nose. No bueno. I ended up going with a Down the Rabbithole, and this one was great as usual and comes in the cute Alice bottle with the "Pour me" sticker. The male bartendar was awesome. But the girl was hard to get the attention of and then would forget items we asked for, and it was super slow at this time. Still great atmosphere and concept with the hidden speak easy vibe. So I will give it another shot since I've had both good and average experiences here. read more

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I wouldn't step foot in this place if they paid me. I walked up to the door and was immediately turned away because they were 100% sure I had come the week before and been belligerent and violent. Long story short, they reviewed the security cameras and realized it wasn't me. The security guard proceeded to be extremely demeaning to my girlfriend and group of friends. The guard refused to apologize or take any accountability. Take a look at the other reviews, I'm not the first and won't be the last to have an experience like this. This business will fail and it will bring a smile to my face when it does. Treat people better. read more

2 stars because service was friendly but the rest of the experience was a giant meh. Yes it's a speakeasy with a "hidden" door but they're a dime a dozen these days. Also why so many neon lights?? Isn't one Instagram wall enough? We should have just turned around when we walked in and saw the subpar whiskey selection but unfortunately didn't. The bartender was friendly but that's where my positive reviews ends. The cocktail crafting was showy but she used the wrong whisky for my whisky sour which ruined the drink. And my drink was $14! I thought I left LA drink pricing when I left LA! read more

everyone's experience may vary on day and time. It's a speak easy so if you know the vibe, it's a good time. Look cute for the photo worthy cocktails & environment. read more

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Normally I don't leave reviews in places but if it doesn't seem right to me to have a puppy on top of the bar the establishment, I shouldn't allow that. Aside from that, the drinks are good and the show is impressive. The atmosphere is good and calm. read more

will not be returning to this bar, the doorman at 1:10am was incredibly rude, sexist and made my friends and I extremely uncomfortable. He spoke down on us as if we were inferior and threatened us with not allowing us in when we stood up for ourselves. He was demeaning, sexualising and inappropriate. He got in my face and raised his voice when I asked why he was questioning me. I think this place has potential but really needs to do some housecleaning with their door man/ "bouncers". read more

Follow the rose. This is the place we'd been waiting to find. The staff? You're in the hands of masters. The drinks? Every one a work of art to the eye and mouth. The vibe? Brick cellar perfection. You're in an alchemists lab and an honored guest. This is your deep, dark secret you want to hit again and again. read more

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Wow! Loved the service by Cellar mixology! Ask for Savannah or Vanessa. They will definitely take care of you. Highly recommend for a weekend out. read more

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Great hidden spot in downtown area. Live band and drinks are really good. Menu items for food choices are limited, but overall nice place to lounge and enjoy. read more

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Was visiting town for a work conference and my friends and I- a group of about 40- thought it would be fun to go visit this bar . We were all dressed nice to go out, I was in a nice dress with dressy sandals and we were told we couldn't enter because women are required to wear heels only. I told security I've never heard of such a thing and was told "welcome to San Antonio ladies"... I'm from San Diego lol please. Someone inside saw us and went and got a manager who let us in but we didn't even want to give them our business after that. Super bizarre rule. Ladies don't bother if you're not in heels, this is San Antonio read more

Cool little bar with a very chill vibe. Love the intricate drink options. I had the spicy margarita that was made with liquid nitrogen. I really enjoyed watching the bartenders make the drinks too!!! Loved all the neon light sayings and the secret passage to get down to the bar. The drinks were really tasty and I'm sure we will be back!!! read more

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Came here for an event, and I LOVED it! The tone is set as soon as you walk in. There's a sign explaining the symbolism of the Rose, and then you walk down a staircase and it feels like everyone makes an entrance. It's relaxed and swanky there; with various seating arrangements. Couches for loungers, chairs for conversations, and bar stools all around for the crowd hoppers. The bar is beautiful and satisfyingly organized with all the bottles on display. They have a chalk board menu with some popular drink choices, but the bar tenders will make make you anything you ask for. It has a classy vibe, a place where you want to get a little dressed up and sip on a drink over an intimate conversation. I think this is a great date place, conveniently located downstairs from a restaurant. Have already recommended it to some friends, because it's a little hidden gem, with a great vibe. read more

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Balls, balls, balls everywhere! Nitrogen balls, that is. So much fun! Love. Love. Love. Yes, most of the drinks are a complete novelty but the difference here is that the drinks taste exceptionally good as well. I wasn't expecting much just a bunch of "cool" looking drinks, I figured I'd come once for the experience and I'd probably never come back again. Nope, I was completely wrong. It's not an easy place to get to it's located next to Sunset Station, directly across the street from Alibi's it's within the Toro restaurant in the middle of the block off of commerce. Parking is slim to none around here so be prepared to uber from somewhere unless you are one of the lucky ones that finds parking available. Once you enter Toros you'll see a white brick wall on the left side with a red telephone, just push on the wall and voila the door opens to the "secret bar" downstairs in the basement. If you are a lameo you can always enter through the unmarked door next to the front entrance of Toro but don't be that guy - this is a secret bar go through the "secret " experience and have fun. Be careful walking down the stairs the pathway is dimly lit and you'll find a bunch of candles along the wall to guide your way. At the bottom of the stairs you'll arrive at the mecca - Cellar Mixology. Where is the menu, you ask? Don't look for any paper or physical menus here the offerings are located on the wall to the right of the bar. Some of the menu items are hidden behind the lighting fixtures at the bar so you may have get up close and personal with the wall and some of the patrons sitting at the bar near the wall. Don't worry no one will mind they will be too busy watching the magic of molecular mixology happening behind the bar. The space is dark and cave like which I absolutely love. The bartenders were fantabulous, they explained each of the different drinks and how they were made. Thank you, bartenders, for taking time out to share the beauty of the process and the ingredients involved. My boyfriend and I were on a mission to try as many drinks as we could - and we did! For a rundown of all the drinks we had please see below. But if you want to cut to the chase then I highly recommend you get a spherification drink (mojito) and Down the Rabbit Hole drink. Don't ask questions just do it. Trust me. I can say that I was pleasantly surprised by how much fun each drink's presentation was and the flavor profile that followed, some were simple and others complex with layers of textures and flavors. I'm not kidding when I say we tried half the menu and while it was pretty pricey it was well worth it. Drinks range around $12-13 each so budget accordingly. The patrons were friendly at the bar, the bartenders were attentive and talked us through the drinks, and the drinks were absolutely delicious. I honestly couldn't ask for more, well, maybe a happy hour? And maybe more whiskey options than just the "old fashioned"-esque drink. "Spherifications" Spheres of mojitos that burst with flavor on your tongue? Yes, please. These were so good we had another round of clear balls in the spicy cucumber flavor. They also have a watermelon flavor we didn't get to try. YOU MUST TRY THESE! Nitrogen Tasty drink that is somewhat frozen and includes a spoon to eat it. We had the Spicy Margarita (which thankfully wasn't too spicy) it was a delightful little drink with a vibrant flavor profile. They also have a white russian version that I'd like to try next time. Specials Ferrari - don't remember but this might be the fernet drink Rose Galaxy - Absolutely delicious, a watermelon (?) vodka based drink with other flavors that I can't quite figure out - maybe rose? - a delicious foam and salty nitrogen bits on top. Russian Bride - This was yummmmmmy. It tasted like a very strong frozen coffee drink topped with cream. Aphros Rum based drink with mango and vanilla foam - light and refreshing Abelongo Fresh muddled raspberries (puree?) are the star of this drink - I just remember that I loved it. Goes down easy. Henry's Old Fashioned A tried and true classic with a twist - they flame a piece of serrano ham to add a beautiful salty contrast to the drink. Down the Rabbit Hole Probably my favorite drink and this concoction is layered with crazy flavors and it freaking works. The kicker is that this is a gin based drink and I HATE GIN but in this drink you can barely taste the gin instead the other (complex) flavors come through - cocoa, hibiscus, and blood orange. Freaking delicious. After getting a spherification you need to get this drink. I still HATE GIN but love this drink. Yup, my feelings about Gin are as complicated as this drink is. Ugh, why do I love you so much Rabbit Hole? So confusing. Very apropos, this drink is a reference to Alice in Wonderland and the ingredients come in a lovely bottle that has a "Pour Me"sign on it. read more

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This place was perfect for our group of 12 to go and have a great friends night out. The bartenders were all very efficient and elegantly made our orders in a timely fashion. Our group ordered a round of rose water shots as well as multiple drinks each. The DJ played mostly Latino pop music. And us girls loved the photography opportunities with the edgy rustic vibe. We will definitely be back. read more

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During date night Friday, the husband and I went to visit the brand new speakeasy @cellarmixology and their incredibly talented mixologist Hector! It is downstairs from the new @torokitchenandbar in St. Paul's Square (so many cool new places here!) The ambiance is sexy as hell and the drinks are perfection (and sooo cool). Trust me on this ... y'all need to go check it out ~ another proof point that San Antonio is on the map! Pictured is their signature rose cocktail and this twist on a manhattan. Plus super spoon cool bubble mojito shots! read more

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Francesca and the staff are amazing!! I have been going to cellar for years and cannot recommend it enough for a Latin speakeasy. I am so impressed by the craftsmanship behind the cocktails and the thoughtful service provided by gusto group!! ( Francesca is an amazing manager)!!! read more

Manager is super rude, and after seeing all the bad reviews in relation to how poorly she doesn't know how to treat people I wonder why the owner still keep her as management. Bad business practices, and what a shame this bar has so much potential but because of Francesca the manager none of me or my friends want to go back. read more

Security guards are really rude and the drinks are really expensive not worth it. Also the dj isn't good. It's best to spend your evening somewhere else. read more

Freezing!!! Bring a jacket and a blanket. Great drinks and not many people come here. Definitely worth a try