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.

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!

Live in Tulsa and have one of the best cocktail bars in the country out there (believe it or not),…read moreso I'm particular about cocktail spots nowadays. That said, this place is great. Had the Wild Duck which was the experience the bartender who came up with the drink said it would be. Can tell they were true mixologist that are serious about their craft. Was kind of busy and loud but it was Friday night so what else would you expect. Definitely coming back.

Take me to the underground to a hidden place next to the river walk!…read more It's a speakeasy so you shouldn't notice it right away but if your looking for it go to the back parking lot of where the address takes you close to the river walk look at the building that's right next to the parking lot a bit away from the road then look below and you'll see some tables and a door go down the stairs to get inside! They had a bunch of different cocktails inside lots of unique options and some not so much but where it was all about was the specials one in particular the Dunkle Sandwich as it tasted like Peanut butter and jelly like it was soo good up there with one of the best shots I've ever had soo flavorful and just good like this was by far my favorite thing I drank this night! Our other drinks were yummy too don't get me wrong as each of them has key components that made them taste amazing while I did forget the names just know that each one of them was yummy! On this particular night they had a mentalist wondering around doing magic he was fun and added to our evening here so that was a nice touch! Our bartender was awesome and quick to get us our drinks and I must say everything was mixed very well! Overall awesome spot for date night we both enjoyed our time here and hopefully we get to make it here again at some point because you can't go wrong with a chill speakeasy!

Best Michelada I've had in town so far and I've been everywhere on everybody's list. You knew it…read morewas going to be authentic when the Offrenda is in the corner. RIP Great outdoor seating as well. Great place on the west side.

Okay, so this is technically my first time leaving a review; even though I've been to Chiflada's…read moreCocktail Bar before. Tucked away on the Westside of downtown, this place is a true hidden gem, nestled in a well-established neighborhood. This past Mother's Day, I stopped by for a Sunday Funday, and wow...what a vibe! The front door was decked out in this festive, colorful "fiesta" style that immediately set the tone. The bar was buzzing with energy, cocktails flowing, close friends laughing, and yes... karaoke in full swing. One of the best surprises of the night? Running into Stephanie behind the bar. She's one of those bartenders who makes everything feel easy and fun. We ordered Mexican Martinis made with top-shelf tequila (Stephanie hyped it up as an award-winning drink and she wasn't wrong!). I also tried the Melon Margarita, which was super refreshing. The space itself has gotten some upgrades since my last visit--both inside and out. They mentioned this was actually one of their last nights open before closing for a two-week remodel. They're adding a garage door to open up the patio to the inside, and I'm already excited to see how that transforms the vibe. Later in the evening, we ended up enjoying a few cigars on the patio/lounge side, which honestly pairs really well with the chill, open-air setup. And I have to give a shoutout to the AMI jukebox; c we chose a solid mix of 80s hits and sophisti-pop. The night ended with karaoke... and here's the wild part: I actually participated. I never do karaoke, but this night? Something about it just clicked. It had been a while since I'd had a night that fun. Can't wait to come back after the remodel. Chiflada's definitely still has that magic.

Sunnyside is a great neighborhood bar that offers great drinks and entertainment! Every Wednesday…read morethey have Bingo and prizes! The service is great and the atmosphere is so unique and inviting!

Really cool tiki dive bar. Love how they committed to the tiki theme throughout the bar. Drinks…read morewere well made, really enjoyed how they dressed up the drinks like with umbrellas, fruit, and teeny tiny figurines. Also loved the complimentary snacks. Ordering at the bar was easy and fast.

Amazing experience highly recommend very friendly staff and incredibly affordable will be backread more

The bar is a cool place to play darts at. However when we wanted more Miller Lite beer the bar…read moretenders said they couldn't move some boxes in their storage area to get to the beer we wanted.

After talking about how we need to stop in here for months, we finally made it in for a…read moreneighborhood holiday gathering. The space is very cool. It's large and spacious; there are couches and chairs, coffee and side tables, bar seating, and tables with chairs. There's a large room at the front with a table, chairs, and some counter height stools which is where the neighborhood gathering was set up. Needless to say, you have options to get comfy. The bar staff are amazing. They made a delicious NA margarita, and were very attentive and friendly. The playlist was like my liked songs on shuffle. There was nothing I didn't like!

Beautiful and sexy bar with a modern and greenery vibe. The bartender and owners are very nice and…read morefriendly. The drinks are very good! Try the espresso martini, they are awesome!

This the go to spot for great drinks ,great ambience , great vibes!! Love all the bartenders! Great…read moreplace to Watch the games always a great time!

The bartender Nia was so nice and ensured my drink was perfect. She took such great care of me and…read moreexplained everything to me that I didn't know about. She was knowledgeable as well as ensuring drinks were out in a timely manner even though it was busy. Most bars I don't receive the kind of service she gave me and if I could give 6 stars because the menu was great and the ambience was great for a relaxing night with a fantastic bartender I would!

Small, dark, moody. Intimate atmosphere, good music and tasty libations. Service is friendly and…read moreswift. Wonderful neighborhood bar.

Came back here on Saturday night terrible service I'll never come back the bartenders rude didn't…read moremake my drink prepared something I did not order!

I came to this spot with an old friend a few weeks back. It was a spur-of-the-moment thing, so I…read morewasn't particular about where we went. However, this was convenient for my friend as he lives across the street from this place. Now, past the back story and on to the real story... When we came into the bar, the place was empty, with the exception of a few locals. As my friend and I approached the bar, we were greeted warmly by the bartender. I ordered my 'usual' (double Hendricks and tonic) and my friend, his usual (pineapple and vodka). The bartender nailed both of the drinks as it relates to ratio. The music in the place was at a tolerable level, which was great as we could hear ourselves talk without having to yell. The bar itself is dark, which I am sure only enhances the effects of those who tend to wear beer goggles. Aside from the low light, the smell of this place is rather musty and not in a good way. I suppose if one drinks enough, the smell won't bother you. The four-star rating here is warranted for the friendly service, but the dive bar/ karaoke bar could use some freshening up.

I love it here. I always get nicely intoxicated. 10/10 would recommend. They have music, games, and…read morekaraoke. And the bar staff is always more than friendly if you catch my drift. Loves it here'.