Solid food and drinks, their menu is forever changing but their offerings are always on point. Can't go wrong with their poutine and burger. The do a regular happy hour but my favorite feature is their "late night" menu which is basically happy hour. Their late night menu starts at 11pm and they have a ton of delicious libations (over a dozen?!) only for $6 along with a few food items. FYI Their regular menu has a dozen or so drinks but they are different than the ones offered during the late night menu (not sure why that is). They have redone their space for those familiar with their old space, one side of the bar used to be Bogside and the other was Brighid. They have now combined both spaces into one and created a stage for shows/concerts. I like this bar because it's always dark inside. I love the vibe and it's usually pretty quiet (which I like). I'm still torn on the service it's usually hit or miss - like the other night we had a fantastic and friendly bartender but later on we got a pissed off/annoyed bartender who clearly didn't want to be there. Regardless of the service the food and drinks are pretty consistent so check them out! read more

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Delicious food, great beer, wonderful ambience! And service couldn't have been better. Totally enjoyed it.

The food and drinks here are on point. Definitely a great spot for date night with great service and the ambience. Here is awesome.

Service was great. Bartender was very knowledgeable in making our drinks. Fancy yet laidback. Would be back again.

More of a night club than a restaurant/bar. Can barely hear my wife sitting next to me. This is at 6:00pm.

I'm so disappointed. Me and my friends would go often to previous location . I've been going back at new location and food and service seemed good but slow for a while. I went back today and food service was slow . I had upgraded my fries and when I received they were regular . I thought ok simple mistake . I'll just let them know about it . Well one of the staff was so rude and annoyed by me letting him know this . I didn't understand why the attitude and eye rolling over something so simple . So disappointed read more

My husband and I had our date at Francis Bogside this past week. We had 2 bartenders...Chrissy and a gentleman but I did not get his name. They were both extremely helpful and so kind and communicative. The Bogside is nice and dark inside and very cozy. Even though the owner isn't technically an Irishman he did nail the dark intimate aspect of the Irish pub and thank God there are no televisions. There is nothing worse than going into an "Irish" pub in the states and seeing 1,000 TV's staring at you. YUCK. Don't bother saying you are an Irish pub. The only downside we found was that they had removed the fish n chips from the menu. My husband is from Dublin, Ireland so he knows great fish n chips and he said Francis Bogside had some of the best. This was not our first visit to the Bogside, it's just my first review. May we request a return of the fish n chips to the menu please? You will make one Irishman very happy. And make sure to have the malt vinegar on hand. We ordered and split one of their custom pizzas with pepperoni and green olives. It was a very delicious thin crust pizza with a generous amount of all the ingredients and it was the perfect amount of food. We were hungry but not famished. I had the Yellow Rose IPA, one of my favorites, and my husband had the Thirsty Goat, another great beer. Then we split a Thirsty Goat. Perfect pizza, perfect buzz. Franic Bogside and bartenders.....thanks for a great evening. read more

After partying for St Patties on the River Walk all day long. We decided to come here and have some "night caps". We really enjoyed it and will definitely make it back next time in San Antonio. They had a full staff for the day and everyone was getting great service. read more

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Randomly stumbled upon this place while walking around and decided to check it out for some appetizers. Ordered the wedge salad, charcuterie board, and buffalo wings! All were good, but the wedge salad was probably my favorite (lots of bacon)! My friend ordered some drinks and all tasted good and looked great. There was also live music on stage which was a nice touch! read more

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Love love love ! The pizza margarita! Tu ey have all day happy hour Sunday and Monday! Nice atmosphere and great bartenders! read more

Came during happy hour. Everything we ordered but the the steak was great! Only issue with the steak was that it came out medium and not medium rare, they did try it a second time, with no luck. However, the brussel sprouts, deviled eggs, and lobster Mac and Cheese was delicious. The drinks were solid as well. read more

Francis Bogside - Deviled Eggs, brussel sprouts - Gastropubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Came in for some pre-dinner drinks, selection was large and cocktails were not bad. Had a vodka collins, very refreshing. Saw they had a pretty extensive whiskey wall, so had to have Balvenie Caribbean 14. Always a favorite! read more

Francis Bogside - Vodka collins - Gastropubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

A Southtown favorite! I've been here for happy hour and on the weekends. The habanero wings will make you cry! I love all of their food. The bar is very comfortable and if there isn't something on the cocktail menu, the bartenders are more than capable of making you something you will like. I really enjoy date night here. read more

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I loved this place at their SouthTown location. Took my sister there to check it out and especially because they added things to their food menu. We sat at the bar, and Travis "helped" us. Apparently he mentioned something about the menu, but I asked if they had a full food menu because the small menu he put in front of us only had some of their appetizers. I don't know if by me asking annoyed him but his reason se was super rude and made me feel like an idiot for asking or as if I was bothering him. We ordered our drinks and decided to leave because of how rude he was. And him and whatever door guy that was there came to the door and flicked off me and my sister, and asked us to never come back. I'd be okay for never coming back after experiencing this. It's just super disappointing, because I was hyping this place up to my sister. read more

Used to love this place. Great food and drinks. Service a the new location is terrible. Our waitress disappeared. Tried to go to the bar to order and they first told me no. Finally let me order but the bartender was very put out. Asked the waitress for another drink and she said sorry, I'm dealing with another table. Overall bad experience bc of the service. Unfortunate. read more

Best pizza happy hour in Southtown for the money. Large two topping pizzas with really thick and hearty cheese with your two toppings being either a meat or a veggie. I decided to go with pepperoni and cheese and sausage and jalapeños which were both delicious! They also have chorizo deviled eggs on happy hour and truffle fries similar to those from Hopdaddy. The drink menu is lengthy for their happy hour from IPA's to well drinks to their own cocktails. I was sick when I went or I would have tried more cocktails. Will definitely go back! Great service by the way! read more

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This was my first time back to Francis Bogside since the electrical fire that took it (and the former Brigid) out of business for a while back in late 2017. It was around 9 pm and I was looking for late night food and felt it was the perfect time to give it a try. Upon walking in I immediately loved how they had transformed the space and utilized the former space that took up Brigid. It's dark and cozy with an air of cool to it. My friend and I grabbed a table next to a mysteriously curtained off area (which we realized halfway through our meal was a DJ stand) and waited for a waitress to take our order. For it to be a Wednesday night it was much busier than expected and it took about a solid 10 minutes for her to greet us (to the point I asked surrounding tables if there was a waitress or if they'd ordered at the bar). Fortunately the menus were on the table so we were able to order our food and cocktails ASAP when she arrived. We settled on the truffle fries and pulled pork poutine as appetizers and I ordered the creole chicken sandwich as an entree. In an interesting turn of events our entrees arrived about six minutes or before the appetizers and when the appetizers did arrive no utensils were given to us. Have you ever tried eating poutine without a fork? It's not the easiest. We would have asked her for silverware but we literally never saw our waitress again. In addition, the pulled pork that was advertised as being the protein in the poutine was nowhere to be found. After 20 minutes, I ended up running down another worker I saw busting tables across the space to help us with our hunt for silverware and at this point the fries were soggy and room temperature. The chicken sandwich I ordered had a nice amount of spice to it and the brioche bun it was served on was delicious but one of the seasonings was waaaay too salty so I didn't end up finishing it. After finishing our food, we ended up just closing the tab at the bar. I give this place two stars for the ambience and the tasty cocktails. If you're going here just stick to the cocktails and order at the bar. That's what I'll be doing if I ever make it back. read more

This a friendly neighborhood bar with a nice ambiance. The bar is large and spacious with comfortable seats. Craft beer selection is available. read more

Alamo City Burger Project Eating my way through San Antonio's burger menu Service and Setting It is an Irish-style pub that has an irregular shape with plenty of nooks. Dimly lit with several booths, it is adorned with classic booze bar signs/advertisements and a proud display of spirits. They have no TVs, but given it was earlier on a Saturday night, they did play a college football game on a projector. They had a two band line-up starting at 10. Service was fast and attentive. Menu I would describe it as high-end bar food. Burgers, wings, pretzels, and pizzas with a couple surprising Thai dishes. It is limited in number, but they are interesting. Beverage They have an excellent draft list with some IPA favorites of mine like Jai Alai and Space Dust. As expected, they have a good Irish whisky offering. Cocktail list is half classics and half new attempts. Sides The burger comes with house chips and a $2 up-charge for fries or coleslaw. I was very happy with the fries. A nice deep cook giving a thick crisp. Their house ketchup has a little something extra to give it more flavor than Hines fancy ketchup which was enough for the Bur-gal. I asked for some hot sauce to go with that and they brought out an awesome mango-habenero-like sauce that went great with the ketchup. Patty The waitress was unsure about the size of the patty, but it looks like a quarter pounder. Feeling hungry I went double patty and egg. Being a thin griddle paddy, there wasn't an option for doneness - it didn't matter. This burger was so savory I am having flashbacks that are making my mouth water. That perfect juiciness homogenized all of the other ingredients to coat the pallet and kept me napkin dabbing the corners of my mouth. Excellent flavor coming from the grill. One bite and I was in a state of burger nirvana. Dress and Bun They do a high-gloss egg wash bun with that small amount of sweetness that makes the burger sing. It would overwhelm a single patty, but works well with the double. American cheese, egg, and mayo topping gel everything together. The produce was sliced a bit thin, but tasted fine. The Verdict I don't often write burger poetry, but some meals turn you back into a burger-romantic. I give it an enthusiastic 5 spurs, and one I'll be recommending it to other aficionados frequently. read more

Francis Bogside - burger nirvana - Gastropubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I ordered some wings to go, and a Caesar salad. The order for the wings were honey sambal and quote the crispiest they can make them. They came out and they almost look boiled. I used to love this place before it burned down and I have been nights and it's been pretty good. But the to go order was bad. And I would blame the commute, but I live 30 seconds away. I will try it again. But I might recommend changing your to go containers as the plastic ones just create a steam box. This review is really for the to go aspect. In house it is better. But cool spot inside just needs to work on the details read more

Francis Bogside - Honey sambal wings - Gastropubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I've been coming to this place for over 4 years now & always had good experiences.... Last night was my first time visiting since the pandemic hit & I was so excited to have their pizza & wings once again after so long.... and it was definitely not what I was looking forward to. :/ The pizza dough tasted as if it came from a frozen pack... very dry and just had an unauthentic taste to it. If I had to explain the taste, it reminded me of a frozen pizza I've gotten out of a box. I paid for pepperoni and jalapeño pizza - there were more jalapeños than pepperoni & the jalapeño over powered everything. It was nothing like the pizza I used to get... the quality and taste wasn't there this time either. I wouldn't recommend others to order this menu item. As for my wings, I remember always getting more back in the day... or maybe they were bigger?? $8 for 5 tiny wings??? Maybe throw in the 6th or add more celery or carrots to make it worth the purchase. The quality and taste were there though... but they weren't a decent enough size. Drinks - Luckily, the drinks I ordered were good! Can't go wrong with their $6 cocktails at night. Music/DJ was great. Great atmosphere. Overall, I give 3 stars - this is based on music & drinks. Why not more? I mainly come for the food, drinks & vibes but due to the quality I'm just gonna have to go with 3. read more

Francis Bogside - 14" Cheese Pizza, Wings, Bee's Knees **** do not recommend ordering the pizza - Gastropubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Everything you want in a pub. In a small space there is a lot going on at Francis Bogside. It is dark, but pleasantly so, helping its very classy relaxed vibe. An enormous bar bifurcates several little tables and some semi-private booths. On one side of the room you'll notice a mysterious velvet curtain. This is in fact a stage, where I was lucky enough to stumble upon a very cool 4 piece ensemble cranking out nostalgic tunes this past Saturday night. Having now experienced every phase of Francis Bogside's day, I gotta give them the best possible rating. Noon or night, the bartenders are crafting top-notch cocktails, the food is sinfully delicious, and although it's not cheap, it is deeply satisfying. read more

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I dig this place hard. When it was proposed to me as a place to get a drink, I didn't even know what Francis Bogside meant (spoiler alert: a Google search reveals the meaning of "Bogside": a neighborhood outside Derry, Northern Ireland, and a place where a communal riot broke out against the English, but I digress) but good feelings are associated with the name of Francis, so I figured this would be a good spot. And I was right! Yes, ostensibly, it's an Irish pub, but Francis Bogside feels a little bit extra. I mean, I don't recall ever having a selection of decent bubbly in an Irish pub before. The atmosphere is just a bit more urbane, the bar bites a lot more gastro and the cocktails a lot more craft. In other words, when was the last time you dined on a pizza with truffled arugula whilst sipping a mezcal cocktail in an Irish pub? And don't hate me for loving it, you traditionalists. On a weeknight, FB was blessedly not packed, so we were able to sit at a high table, though there were a few seats available at the gorgeous bar. Table service is available until a certain point and then the bartenders take over. Everyone is pro here, and quite lovely. Even with a bustling crowd, your bartender will take care of you and fill that glass right up. I'll be back, Francis. I'll be back. read more

This was great ! Jules was so amazing in helping g and serving and asking our annoying questions!! The burger was the best burger I've had so so so good!! I wish I could come back ... maybe if I move here in a few months! read more

Francis Bogside - The smash burger !! So so good!! - Gastropubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Date night this evening with Bae did not disappoint. This is cool spot in Southtown with excellent food and drinks. My favorite dish so far is the Curry Chicken accompanied by the Fantasy Island Daiquiri! If you're ever hanging out on St. Mary's give this place a try. read more

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My favorite pub in the city. Cocktails are amazing. Food is always great as well the pizza it my go to. Truffle fries with house aioli is crazyyy too. read more

Attended a birthday social. Establishment typical pub. They have many boothes to sit in, a few high rise chairs/tables and plenty of seating at the bar. Late night menu had a handful of treats as well as their specialty cocktails. If you're in the mood to dance, there's a small dance floor to get down on. Fri night they had a DJ, I particularly wasn't feeling him because he kept playing music from the late 90s and early 2000s, some of which made you want to go to sleep. The DJ eventually put me in a cranky mood so I left. I'll come back when this DJ isn't there. Parking lot is located in the back amd if thats full goodlucl trying to find a spot in the neighborhood behind it. Best read the street signs to avoid a ticket. read more

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Wow, my friends and I chose this spot for dinner and drinks and we were not disappointed. The ambiance is cozy with mood lighting and the happy hour menu is superb. My friends and I shared the egg rolls which were exceptionally crunchy and the fried pickles were amazing... we HAD to order extra of these! I ordered the Bogside Smashburger with the truffle fries and it was excellent! I will definitely be returning. read more

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The food I had her was OK. Good pub food I had a nice salad that had a lot of dark green vegetables which I appreciated. Lots of fruit and even fried goat cheese which was great. I am leaving two stars because my friend booked a reading event here... I mean they booked the stage that is in the side section of the bar and when we got there they found out that they had also booked three other groups to use the stage at the same time. It was absolute chaos and it just seemed like the people at the bar didn't care. Because they did that, this the place was horribly crowded, like shoulder to shoulder, and it is a huge bar.. I'm assuming they did this because they knew that they would get more people in and sell more drinks and food but this completely ruined the event for all four parties. It was a thoughtless thing to do. Do not book events here. read more

Three bouncers(!) lent an unnecessarily hostile vibe. No need to intimidate casual diners. Never going back.

Love this place, besides the food the happy hour is great! Besides that one time (only once)they didn't season my wings but everything in their menu is delicious. The environment is chill as well. read more

Amazing service!!! Wow, didn't expect such a cool modern pub. Food was great, drinks are wonderful and service was really good.

From the moment you step in the door, it is a very welcoming environment. We had been here for dinner before and decided to try out their brunch on Sunday. I had the chicken and waffle sliders and they were really good. Probably enough for 2 to share if not super hungry. They have a great selection of items so be sure to stop in and check it out, including a cereal bar. Of course we had to have the carafe of mimosas...for $10 you can beat the price and they were a nice balance of champagne and OJ. We don't like too much OJ in ours and we found this very tasty. The service is always top notch with super friendly bar staff. We'll definitely be frequenting this pub as it is just a few blocks from us. Be sure to check out their amazing selection of cocktails as well...the bar staff can mix you up something on the fly if you are looking to change it up as well. read more

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Went here to watch World Cup Soccer (Mexico v. Germany) because they were opened early on Sunday and serving food and booze. My problem was that there was only 1 TV that was viewable on half the bar. The other side had to look around a pole or wall to see half the TV. The bar could have bought another TV for the other side and would have saved me from leaving for another place to view. Before leaving, I ordered some good Bloody Mary's and the Poutine with Cheddar Cheese Curds and Beef Gravy. It was a great greasy meal. read more

I was thrilled to see Francis Bogside open! It was a wonderful addition to the Southtown area. The mixologists are friendly, and if you don't know what you like, just name your liquor, and they'll whip something up. Friendly faces, delicious spirits, eclectic bar food, and free Galaga! What more can anyone ask for? read more

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Bogside burger served with beer battered fries (9) - This burger is so delicious, it has a nice spongy bun and the beef patty had a circumference larger than the bun so it stuck out a bit (no complaints here). It also comes with bacon and cheese and thick pieces of pickles (3). I would recommend this if you're not sure about anything else. You cannot go wrong. The green curry (comes with shredded chicken) was SPICY but the flavor is so good! I only had a few bites because I couldn't handle the kick, but my friend said it was amazing. Crawfish E-something (12) - highly recommended by my friend. It is spicy tho. Do note, add the sauce to the rice. You can always add sauce, but can't take away overly sauced food :) Perfect place to grab a beer and watch the game on the projector screen. It can get pretty loud in here and make it difficult to hear the game :( There are even arcade games that you can play for free! read more

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Great little hidden gem near Blue Star area. It's hard to spot from the outside so you need to be out on the lookout for a black door with a sign by it. They have a private parking lot so you don't have to fight for parking. When entering there's a couple games to play and a spacious bar area with seating surrounding. It's a casual but the darker lighting does quite make the ambiance. We made it in time to try out happy hour which is weekdays 5-7pm. I had the $5 poutine and $10 pizza. They literally serve larger portions than other spots. The poutine was a full large bowl of cheese, fries, and gravy. The $10 pizza is a 14" with your choice of two toppings. Both delicious and filling. I had their $2 off draft beer but I was definitely interested in their cocktails. Next time I'll try to come earlier to try it. Glad to have stopped by! read more

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A tip of 25% was added after I chose the cash tip option, and I had left a more than acceptable tip for mediocre food and service, but then discovered I was also charged an additional 25% to my card. Ambiance was ok, very disappointed on these additional charges. read more

We went here on a Saturday night around 6:30pm and had a great experience. It was still happy hour until 7pm (bonus for Saturday night happy hour!) and we tried the three of the drinks on happy hour.. Fitzgerald was my favorite! We also got an order of the deviled eggs.. they were so delicious we decided to order another! For dinner I have the lamb, the beet salad was so good but the lamb was a bit rough. We rode scooters to the location so didn't have any issues parking and service was friendly and prompt. read more

Enjoyed my cocktails and the kitchen was super sweet and brought out chips when they were already closed. Eric was the one to greet me and get a table for me. He also talked about the drink options and grabbed me water. It was pretty steady so I appreciated the attention. I would recommend a night out at Francis Bogside. read more