I had never been to Be Kind and Rewind before, but I went for a Gathering event that was a…read moreRihanna-themed party. The drink specials were great, the service was solid, and the lighting and overall atmosphere really set the vibe. This place is definitely a staple of downtown San Antonio nightlife.

My husband and I came here for a drink based on a recommendation, and unfortunately, our experience…read morewas pretty bizarre. After just one drink, we were told we couldn't be served anymore. The strange part was that we had only had one drink, and neither of us were being disruptive, belligerent, or otherwise out of line. We ended up going to another bar afterward and had absolutely no issues being served. The bar itself is very cool and nostalgic, but the service really left us confused and disappointed. Definitely not the experience we expected. 0/10 would recommend!

This place sucks. It hasn't been cool since 1984 and then it held on till like 1999! Now it's just…read morelots of ghetto they close half of the bars down! The music sucks! They even let you wear flip-flops that says a lot about that establishment.

richie is the cunt carisma uniqueness talent the best part…read moreof bonham! i would not even go if it wasn't for him being the best bartender ever !!!!

We stopped in while doing the sip around the rainbow for pride month. We had to get the true blue…read moreshots to check off the blue drink of the rainbow. The bar was crowded and full of electric energy as game 7 of the spurs game was on. We were greeted by very friendly bar tenders and even the owner of the bar. It's a cute little bar too and has such a great location downtown

Great dive bar. it has a bar and that's about it. Great bartender. We have been here before…read more Lots of shots. Juke box and football on tvs. The wife had a pickle vodka shot. I had a Bootlicker ( sounds like a lot of our reps in DC) which had tequila, amaretto, sour, OJ and mango.

Ok this place is definitely fun and with great vibes however hear me out, it is a little too…read morecrowded! Upon entering we were greeted by the amazing staff and since I won a contest from their Instagram we did receive free entry and tacos for my party of 10. Since we did arrive there around 9 pm we did take advantage of their happy hour however during the highlight of the night there were too many people for us to enjoy with our crowd so make sure you make a reservation and you arrive on time. Luckily they have a small patio area that has access to another place to also enjoy their music and drinks.

If I could give t a negative 27 I would. It's all noise, nothing related to melodic music anything…read more Just noise. Unless you are under 30 and/or are completely tone deaf, avoid at all costs. The front entrance people could not care less.

Drink was exactly the place I was looking for and it happened to be located right across the street…read morefrom my hotel. Drink Texas is a no frills, great dive bar with everything you need to have a good time. The service was friendly, my family all came to visit and we had a good time catching up here. The music was great, plenty of room and there was bar games. If you're looking for good drinks, a chill place to hang out and enjoy yourself, this is a good spot.

Definitely a chill spot downtown and affordable drinks especially on the weekend. Service was fine…read more Atmosphere was relaxed and fun. I recommend and would come back for sure.

Drink bomb coming here mostly when you can enjoy river walk... 2nd time here on vacation and will…read moredo it again one day

I went to this place for 5 days straight and all the people who worked there was cool and awesome!!…read moreThe drinks good, vibes awesome! Definitely will come back if I come back to San Antonio

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.

After class, I had the bright idea to go grab a cocktail. It was an excellent class--the teacher…read moreand I put on a therapeutic show. So I went to Bar 1919 in Southtown, a tucked-away speakeasy-style bar. I'd heard it could be difficult to find, and that mystery is part of the charm. Once I stepped inside, I was struck by how polished and inviting it felt: low amber lighting, dark wood, intimate seating, and a quiet hum of conversation that made the room feel removed from the rest of the city. The atmosphere was elegant without feeling stiff. The dim light glowed against the bar, and the cozy layout made it easy to settle in. There was something satisfying about searching for the entrance and then emerging into such a carefully designed space. [NAME] took care of me, and the service was warm and attentive. I was there by myself, but I never felt awkward sitting alone. The bartender checked in without hovering and made the experience feel relaxed from beginning to end. He also made me a from-scratch cocktail. [COCKTAIL NAME/INGREDIENTS] The drink was beautifully balanced, with [YOUR WORDS ABOUT THE TASTE/QUALITY OF THE DRINK]. The aroma rose from the glass before the first sip, and the flavors unfolded gradually rather than overwhelming one another. It tasted fresh, deliberate, and carefully prepared. I also had [FOOD], and [YOUR WORDS ABOUT THE FOOD]. The dish arrived [DESCRIBE PRESENTATION OR TEMPERATURE], with [DESCRIBE TEXTURE, AROMA, OR FLAVOR]. Each bite added another layer to the experience, and it paired especially well with the cocktail. Bar 1919 was exactly what I needed that night: a small escape with thoughtful service, a handcrafted drink, and satisfying food. The hidden entrance gives it a sense of discovery, while the intimate setting makes it easy to linger. Excellent idea.

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!

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.

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.)