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    RD Speakeasy

    4.7 (80 reviews)
    ModerateSpeakeasies
    Closed 5:30 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Charcuterie board
    Jordan S.

    This is the coolest chill spot to be with your date. You make a reservation, get a secret code word, and you get your own spot for a few hours. Uninterrupted, charcuterie board was phenomenal. The drinks, the style, vibe and service was amazing!

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    Yunnán C.

    A true speakeasy. Come here to be transported to the back lounge of the famed, Barn Door steakhouse. Seriously. You make a reservation online and are given a code word. Upon arrival, you are asked for the code word. No code word, no entry. Once there, the spot is dimly lit. Perfect for a date. My gf and I enjoyed our time there and had an interesting assortment of cocktails with distinct ingredients. There is a finger food/snack menu. If you want a real meal, walk around the front :) This is the best cocktail speakeasy experience in town. The pair of bartenders know what they're doing. Come give it a try!

    The drinks were great. It was a quick visit due to having a show to get to but the service was great! The vibe/ambiance is perfect if you're trying to have a good date night

    Jared G.

    It's a really cool and chill hidden gem, the way to enter the bar is unique and fun, staff is super friendly and I really enjoyed the ambiance of the place.

    Jalai G.

    Very small space and definitely requires a reservation. Service was attentive and friendly. Did not like that in some spaces you could see the diners of the restaurant. Cocktails were very delicious

    a living room with a fireplace and christmas lights
    Nicole B.

    Cozy speakeasy with excellent cocktails. The bartenders were great and pleasant to talk to and ask about drink recommendations. Highly recommend for couples or small groups. Not made for large parties unless you can reserve the whole space.

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    Great vibe, great drinks, and great service!!! This is my wife and I new favorite spot to go get drinks!

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    4 years ago

    This is a wonderful place for date night. It is so cozy. Bartenders were amazing, and gracious, very attentive. I will be back with friends.

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    4 years ago

    Just a cool place to do something different. First time going here, great drinks, great atmosphere and just overall fun experience.

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    Great Hidden Gem for a drink We love going to hidden places and enjoying the company of others. The Staff is Amazing

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    Came from Houston and this place was awesome! Service was impeccable and we loved our server! Drinks and snacks were on point!

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    Super awesome!!! Great customer service! Food was delicious! An awesome experience for sure!! Would recommend anytime.

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    Ask the Community - RD Speakeasy

    What is the dress code at RD speakeasy?

    It's a very classy place with prohibition style furniture and barkeeps. I would suggest business casual. It's definitely not a T-shirt and flip flops kind of place.

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    Review Highlights - RD Speakeasy

    You will reserve the spot with your debit/credit card, and they will email you with instructions and password.

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    The Modernist -- A True Speakeasy Experience in San Antonio…read more If you're in downtown San Antonio, take a break from the River Walk and check out The Modernist. This is a true speakeasy-style lounge that's easy to overlook from the outside--it looks like a regular, unassuming place. But once you step inside, the atmosphere completely changes. The interior is cozy, intimate, and has that hidden-gem feeling you want from a speakeasy. The staff members are incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I had the pleasure of having Adan behind the bar, and this guy knows how to make a good drink! As always, I started with my go-to Old Fashioned. I have to say, it was easily one of my top two Old Fashioneds I've ever had. Then I told Adan to surprise me, and he came up with some kind of peanut butter chocolate martini. Let me just say... it was a true pleasure. Rich, smooth, and absolutely delicious. What I really liked about The Modernist is that it feels like a place the locals actually frequent rather than just another tourist spot. I genuinely had a great time here. If you're visiting San Antonio and find yourself downtown, give The Modernist a try. Step away from the River Walk for a little while--you might just discover your new favorite spot.

    My wife and I went to The Modernist after seeing it on social media. There wasn't a drink menu, and…read morewe were told the idea is that you tell the bartender what you like and they make something for you. Her first drink was a lavender-style cocktail and was fine. For her second drink, she told the bartender to surprise her. He gave her a look and asked more than once if she was sure she wanted him to surprise her. Instead of making her an actual cocktail, he poured her what seemed to be a straight, extremely bitter liqueur. The whole interaction felt sarcastic and like he was intentionally messing with her rather than trying to make her something she would enjoy. What bothered me most was the attitude behind it. We weren't being rude, demanding, or causing problems. We were there to have a good time and experience the whole "tell us what you like and we'll make you something" concept. I did call the number listed for the business afterward trying to speak to someone about it. The person who answered said I had the wrong number and didn't know what I was talking about. I got angry during that call and said some things I shouldn't have, and I can admit that. But that doesn't change how disappointing the experience at the bar was. We expected a creative and welcoming experience and instead left feeling like my wife had been mocked. I hope management sees this and addresses it, because the concept of the place is great, but the way we were treated completely ruined it for us

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    This place is very cutely decorated. Lots of good photo opportunities. They have a great happy…read morehour. The martini flight was my favorite. The pineapple upside down martini was too sweet, I'd pass on that next time. But no complaints!

    Pink Shark has been on my radar since it opened a couple years ago, and I'll admit I came in with…read moresome hesitation. I'm always drawn to cocktail bars with a strong theme, and places like this usually live or die by how well they commit to the experience. Right away, the space is visually striking. The pink-forward aesthetic isn't totally my lane, but I can appreciate how fresh and easy on the eyes it feels. That said, it leans more high-energy lounge than intimate cocktail bar. For me, it's missing a bit of that dim, red-lit, date-night allure that makes a true cocktail spot feel seductive and immersive. At times, it feels closer to a club atmosphere than a tucked-away lounge. What really pulled me in, though, was the speakeasy concept and this is where Pink Shark starts to shine. The hidden entrance in the back delivers exactly the kind of exclusivity I was hoping for. Inside, the vibe shifts: loungy, modern, and just the right amount of sexy. The minimalist design works, and the lighting and décor pop without feeling overdone. Music can make or break a place like this, and on Saturday (4/25), the DJ nailed it. A smooth mix of EDM with reworked classics kept the energy up without overwhelming the space. Paired with a solid sound system, it elevated the entire experience. On the drinks side, there's a bit of a split. The signature cocktail menu is solid and clearly the focus, but for a speakeasy-style bar, the overall selection feels a little limited. I did appreciate seeing El Tesoro Reposado and Blanco on hand; always a good sign. I went with an Old Fashioned using the reposado, and my date had a Paloma with the blanco (based on a prep recommendation). Both were well-executed, and the bartender was accommodating and easygoing, which goes a long way. Service was smooth and quick, and we lucked out with seats at the bar at least for a while. Fair warning: around 11pm, they clear out the bar seating as the crowd builds. It shifts the energy again toward more of a standing-room, nightlife feel, but if you can snag one of the couches, you're in a good spot. Overall, Pink Shark has a lot going for it and even more potential. The speakeasy element is easily its strongest feature, and I'd love to see that identity pushed further especially with a deeper, more classic-leaning cocktail list (think Black Manhattan or a proper Boulevardier). There's something really good here it just hasn't fully settled into its lane yet. I'll definitely be returning soon. Texas Mozzer

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