- create your own adventure! - the bartender was perfectly…read moreable to capture our mood and do it again with the second dirnk - they have like every whiskey ever - dark, lovely ambiance - perfect for date night or guy night

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.

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!

they have 2 reel-to-reel tape decks on the wall. really should get them going! seems like happy…read morepeople come here after 11 on fridays. where's the karaoke?

- great staff - exotic drinks…read more- chill environment - good specials - great location right on river walk

Everytime we visit, the service is exceptional. Bartenders cater to locals and to tourists, just…read moreask them for sightseeing recommendations. The vibe inside is relaxed and moody, its a good place to unwind after a hot day. Food was... meh. The musubi is a crime against Hawaiian food, idc if its fusion cuisine, that musubi made me angry. The poke sauce hotdogs was palatable, I'd probably order it again if drunk enough.

Such a fun place located at the river walk you head up and are transported…read more Fun drinks and good food and such a great vibe experience Service was friendly and good Enjoyed our time after a boat ride and walk outside

We really wanted to enjoy our visit to The Esquire, but unfortunately, the service made the…read moreexperience far more disappointing than expected. Our waiter, Matt, seemed extremely inattentive throughout the evening. We waited approximately 40 minutes just to receive our drinks, followed by another hour before he came back to take our food order. By that point, the long wait had significantly affected the mood of the evening, and I found it difficult to fully enjoy the meal. Fully understand that wait times vary but we were there very early evening and the place was not packed at all. Also, we were 1 hour before happy hour ended, and planed to really enjoy the special but because Matt's inattention to us were only got one drink in before the end of happy hour. It would have been great to have him stop by the table at least once before happy hour ending to remind us that the happy hour is almost near close what we'd like to get in another drink order....or even just come back by our table to see how we were doing! All together I think we were there for three hours mainly waiting on Matt. Meanwhile he was spotted several times on his phone or hangout at the front. The food itself was good, and the drinks were enjoyable once they arrived. However, attentive and timely service plays a major role in the overall dining experience, and the delays overshadowed the quality of what we ordered. We left feeling frustrated and disappointed rather than impressed. I would consider returning to The Esquire to give the restaurant another chance, since the food showed promise. However, I would specifically request a different server next time. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously because with more attentive service, the restaurant could provide a much better experience.

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.

Great location, nice atmosphere, nice and cool inside and lots of choices. Kind and friendly staff…read moreand great service!

Cute sport bar with bar type food,but they can make a drink! but wait times and lines can be long,…read moreif they did table service it might help with crowded long lines hope to visit again soon

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!

West was absolutely amazing! He made us some of the best drinks and was so friendly and welcoming,…read moreespecially for my first night in San Antonio. He went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and gave us so many great recommendations on places to eat, visit, and explore around the city. You can tell he genuinely cares about making people have a great experience. Thank you, West, for making our first night in San Antonio such a memorable one! We'll definitely be back!

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

Yes, yes, yes. My after spot when we go to the Tobin Center. An easy walk. LOVE the professionalism…read moreand personality of the bartenders. They gave great recommendations. LOVED the flat breads and my espresso martini. Adult grilled cheese with kettle chips were perfect. Vibe is oh so nice for couples, groups, or solo like me.

I really wanted to like this bar. It looked cozy and inviting from the outside. We were greeted by…read morea nice lady that talked too long, took our drink order and then everyone forgot about us. They were not busy and perhaps we should have said something but it took them 30 minutes and 2 different people to finally get our 2 drinks. The drinks were not good and considering we had plan to be somewhere when we finally got our drinks we paid the bill gulped down our not good drinks and left. This bar looks like it can be good but get better employees. If people sit at the bar they want to talk if they sit away from bar let them be. Serve the drinks and go away. The lady that kept talking to us was acting as if she ... Maybe this place will get better.

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.