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.

This place amazing!!! Angelica was the best!!! It had been raining for a while, and stopped in for…read morea hookah! Ended meeting everyone in the bar! Played uno, laughed, and got to know a few new people! I will definitely be back!!!

Quick trip for a drink and a tapas. Had the peach sangria .. refreshing and strong for a hot spring…read morenight. Tried the hummus. Variety of veggies. Large enough for a meal for me. The service was super nice. TVs on the Spurs game. Music on at a low enough level so you can talk. Note: If you want the outside tables, be sure to reserve ahead.

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.

Outstanding. Service…read moreand atmosphere: We received very good and professional service from get go. Everyone was polite, friendly and helpful. The restaurant is part of the Thompson San Antonio hotel and it was modern and elegant throughout. The restaurant is situated on the 20th floor with beautiful views of the city. We sat outside and enjoyed the nightlife. Food and drinks: Great selection in both areas. The menu offers good variety of high quality foods. I opted for ora king salmon with side of asparagus and smoked labneh. The salmon cut was cooked to perfection with flaky meat and crispy skin. The seasoning was spot on. The za'atar chicken kebab dish was equally good. Again, spot on seasoning and succulent meat. The restaurant offers hand crafted signature cocktails as well as selection of wine. Pricing: $$$ - totally justified and worth it.

This rooftop restaurant is absolutely stunning. The ambiance is elegant, upscale, and beautifully…read moredesigned, with incredible views that make it a perfect spot for a date night or special occasion. The atmosphere alone makes a strong first impression and definitely gives a luxury experience. That said, the food was just okay considering the price point and overall presentation of the restaurant. Nothing was bad, but nothing particularly stood out either. Unfortunately, the service was the disappointing part of the experience. It felt inattentive at times and didn't quite match the level of hospitality you would expect from such a beautiful venue. Overall, it's worth visiting for the atmosphere and scenery, but I do hope the food and service improve to fully match the setting. I'm giving a 4 only because of the location and ambiance otherwise it would be 3.5.

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.

Came with some friends for my birthday and it did not disappoint! We got a bottle of champagne with…read moreorange and cranberry juice to start and eventually traded orange to pineapple. I had the American sandwich. Very hearty meal. The drag show was amazing. Will definitely be back!

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

I've been here a couple of times and have always had a great time. The server/waitress was very…read morefriendly and knowledgeable on what they offered. They were happy to answer my questions and I was never made to feel rushed. The bar itself has an awesome vibe. It's divey but offer fancy drinks. The bar has a stage (we've seen FEA perform there) and they have ample seating (tables, couches, stools, etc). I also enjoy how each couch area is its own living room setup (think of what you see when shopping for couches/coffee tables) and feel/vibe. I make it a point to come and visit this bar any time I'm in San Antonio. We love supporting Phanie and her bands in any way possible. Girl in a Coma and FEA 4ever!

Daniel is AMAZING! thanks for the help and making me laugh!!! Love the atmosphere/vibe.read more

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.)