Great place. Dark, cool and quiet and excellent drinks. Not easy to find, as it's a speakeasy, but…read morejust go down the stairs.

This is my go-to spot for an after-dinner nightcap or a relaxed place to meet for drinks and…read moreconversation. The service has consistently been exceptional, and I particularly appreciate their impressive bourbon and whiskey selection. Over the years, I've visited for everything from informal business discussions to evenings spent with close friends. The intimate lighting, softly glowing candlelight, and thoughtfully curated ambiance create a warm and sophisticated atmosphere. Combined with a moderate noise level that allows for comfortable conversation, it's an ideal setting for both meaningful catch-ups and professional engagements.

The perfect neighborhood dive bar. The drinks are great and very affordable, tons of friendly faces…read moreand regulars, awesome bartenders, great live music & DJs. It embodies the real homegrown San Antonio. Nostalgic vibes near Woodlawn lake, plenty of free street parking, and always a free or low-price admission fee. There is often a tent set up out front with food hot off the grill. Also, there is pool & darts. I love this place!!

The lighthouse is a chill, laidback bar. It's just around the corner from my moms and we love to…read morestop by every once and awhile and enjoy some drinks. Prices are amazing, great live music and karaoke on some days. It's right by Woodlawn Lake park. Bartenders are always so friendly.

I'd rate my experience at Alchemy a 5! My fiancé and I went for a day party and the venue had a…read morelive DJ. Good crowd in attendance and the music was pretty good mostly reggae (new music though not older like Bob Marley which makes a difference). They also had a food truck on site - Kai's Carribean Fusion which was delicious! I only ordered a Jack and coke here so the drink was pretty standard. It's good vibe for sure and worth checking out.

Full Service Bar - no longer BYOB*, no food on premise but great drink and hookah prices. Mondays…read morethey have $15 hookahs and Mexican candy shots are $4 everyday. They have an outside and inside area. Very cute spot.

I hadn't been here in a bit and was very happy to join some work, friends here for a drink and some…read moredinner. As far as rooftop bars go, the views from this place are not gorgeous. Great night, sky and cityscapes, but you're not facing anything that is particularly beautiful to look at. That said, the outdoor area of this sky. High bar is very nicely appointed with great music and nice views. I did not have any cocktails just go round. I just had a beer and all that was great. We had great service and I decided to try the crispy chicken Cobb salad. Now for those of you that are old enough to remember the "real men of genius" Bud Light commercials I refer you to the inventor of the giant taco salad... Fried chicken strips, bacon, fried onions, and a little bit of lettuce... Lol! Delicious!

Was taken here on a date recently. Friday night around 10pm. Wasnt too crowded, didnt have to wait…read more The seating arrangements are tables, sofas, and bar seating. There is an outdoor seating area as well with views of downtown. We sat outside, so to order food you have to go to the inside bar. I ordered a mojito, veggie tacos, and the shrimp and artichoke dip. Found seating outside and vibed to the live DJ playing latin music. Food took awhile to come out but we weren't in a rush. The tacos weren't anything to write home about and could've used some spice. The chips served with the dip were crispy and light and yummy. The dip had a decent amount of shrimp and I enjoyed it. The ambiance is giving upscale lounge but the fact that there is no table service outside, it feels like a basic bar. Im not sure if there is table service inside. The DJ really set the vibe for the place. Im not sure if I wouldve enjoyed myself had the DJ not been there.

LOVEEE I went on a Sunday evening and it wasn't crowded…read more There wasn't a host to seat me but, after walking inside, the staff was able to assist kindly. I ordered the ceviche & Dancing in the rain for my drink, & the sweet waitress provided me with chips as well. Both of which were fantastic but OMG the ceviche was top tier, the coconut milk set it off the edger for me. The vibes were immaculate as well! Good music & views. Will definitely be back

Tenfold is the rooftop pool/bar area of the Kimpton Santo and it's open to all folks, even is not…read morehotel guests. In fact, day passes can be purchased for the pool. Absolutely love this space, it's an amazing extension of the hotel. Great vibes, food, and drinks. Very accommodating and friendly.

First time here rooftop bar & bites a wonderful place beautiful ambience, beautiful photos can be…read moretaken out on the rooftop deck at sunset, service was very warm, sat at bar David was phenomenal!!! Our food was delicious phenomenal!!!! Such a nice spot!

I've eaten at TMD several times for girl brunches and dinners and always have a great time. I also…read morestayed at the Thompson recently with my family and we ate breakfast/brunch here for the weekend. The food offered during lunch/dinner is pretty good, but I do wish there were more expansive options. It is odd that there is not one tv at their bar (in case a hubby wants to watch a sports game lol) but I get it's not the vibe. Their brunch is ok but the price is not worth it. It's over $30 if you want the meat and things like cereal , bagels , and juice. Half the price if you only want the basic cereal yogurt and bagels. I would not recommend the brunch to anyone unless they are strictly going for the view. The view and vibe are stunning. The daytime vibe is much different than the nighttime so I highlyyyy recommend going for dinner and drinks. Make a reservation because it gets crowded. The coffee bar that's there early in the morning , which is probably more for the hotel guests because it's not open for long, was kind of a let down! I had the kindest barista that was easy to talk to. However half of their menu wasn't available because there was no matcha and apparently there hadn't been in weeks which is so unfortunate. They have tons of potential and have the right staff, so hopefully they fix that soon!

So I bought brunch tickets for the drag show on Sunday. There was definitely no brunch. They only…read moreoffered breakfast tacos. Which were not that great. The drinks were great. The service was great and the show is amazing. Definitely worth the tickets. But just know that you have to bring cash to tip the performers.

Overall a pretty disappointing experience. They advertise food on the website but they no longer…read moreserve food and haven't updated their menus. The waitress working with us was so kind and tried her best to be accommodating but she was clearly left with nothing to work with. They didnt have a lot of supplies so she wasn't able to make a lot of the drinks with certain ingredients they were missing. All of the cocktails start at $16. I ended up getting one glass of chardonnay and was shocked they even charged $16 for that.

Fun fun fun! This is such a unique place, the drinks are amazing, the service is great. The best…read morepart of everything is the ambiance, great for date night!

Recently we hosted our Morrissey After Party at Bang Bang Bar, following the former Smiths…read morefrontman's sold-out January 10th performance at the Boeing Center at Tech Port and honestly, we couldn't have written a better script. Morrissey hadn't graced San Antonio in over 10 years, with past cancellations and postponements haunting fans along the way. So when he finally returned, San Antonio Moz fans showed up and showed out. Despite multiple after-party options across the city, fans from Brazil, the UK, Canada, Japan, and all across the U.S. chose Bang Bang Bar as the place to be on a cold Saturday night. Hosted by local emcee Ricardo Moz and Apollo DJ, the night turned into one for the history books. Bang Bang Bar is easily one of Texas' best dive-lounge bars...the perfect blend of gritty and cozy. Great cocktail program, solid beer selection, and a vibe that just works. The décor leans heavy into a 1950s-60s lounge aesthetic, with intimate spaces like the Blue Room and Yellow Room, perfect for groups of 7-10. Low lighting, warm atmosphere, and zero pretension exactly what you want for a night like this. Bang Bang Bar consistently supports local and touring acts, spanning punk, alternative, and DJ-driven nights, and this Moz Smiths Disco was no exception. It was wall-to-wall classics all night long. Major credit to Phanie and the Bang Bang Bar management they rolled up their sleeves, brought in extra bar staff, and handled an overwhelming crowd like pros. Fans waited up to 45 minutes in the cold, with a line wrapping around the building, and the energy inside never dipped. As the host of Panic On The Streets, I'm incredibly thankful to Bang Bang Bar for helping us pull off one of the best after-parties we've done in years. Fittingly, 2026 marks the 10-year anniversary of both Bang Bang Bar and Panic On The Streets of San Antonio and what a way to celebrate. Bang Bang Bar has long been one of my favorite bars in town, and after this night, that reputation is more than earned. Can't wait to do another Moz Smiths Disco here. -- Panic On The Streets of San Antonio

My husband and I enjoyed our couple hours we spent at the bar thanks to Daniel, our bartender who…read morewas extremely knowledgeable and entertaining! We will be back!

Update to first review below, rating updated from a 3 to a 5 star (drinks & bartender would get 10+…read morestars if we could rate that high): Saturday night: Went back for after dinner drinks at the Downstairs (a "speakeasy" throwback, look up the history of the place to see why). Drinks were AMAZING! Bartender Rob made the best Negroni I've ever had. I asked him to use whatever gin he thought best--result was an artistic smooooooth full-bodied drink. Told him when I was done I'd lick the glass if it wasn't considered so uncouth for a 'mature' lady like myself to do so Hubby's Buffalo Trace bourbon old fashioned was also outstanding. Rob was the bartender last night who did such a great job, and his work was even better tonight. We highly recommend The EsquireTavern for excellent cocktails. We love the long wood bar and high copper ceiling upstairs, but love the intimate speakeasy atmosphere downstairs even more. We'll definitely be back every time we're in San Antonio! First review, Friday night: Drinks were great (Manhattan and Bourbon Old Fashioned). REAL drinks, no complaints at all about those. And the bartenders were very friendly and helpful. Those aspects of the Esquire get 5+ stars from us. But the appetizers were not good, close to inedible. It was about 8:30pm or so, so maybe they were getting ready to close out the kitchen but the chalupitas with chicken tasted like rubber, and no flavor at all. The seafood platter had something in it that was breading with shell inside, but no meat of any kind. We couldn't figure out what it was supposed to be. The shrimp was good and the fish was good but those other things... We'll always love the drinks, the long wooden bar, and the ambiance at the Esquire Tavern, but we'll eat somewhere else and come here for before or after dinner drinks. (See update above to this review for when we returned the next night for after dinner drinks.)

Downstairs is the best place ever, I love coming here for a fun drink, and cool vibes. The service…read moreis a little slow, but the ambiance made up for it in my opinion! Best kept secret of San Antonio Riverwalk.

Such a disappointment! It was highly recommended and I went out of my way to visit the downstairs…read more It was dark and cozy but the staff was talking shop at the end of the bar not engaging with any customers let alone myself sitting right there,nice but not friendly or accommodating I would not comeback and in a tourist town with other places I visited more welcoming and friendly.