Recently we hosted our Morrissey After Party at Bang Bang Bar, following the former Smiths frontman'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 read more

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I've been here a couple of times and have always had a great time. The server/waitress was very friendly 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! read more

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Classic, amazing place!! Definitely hidden gem. The drinks are actually really good! We love a good cocktail moment. They carry Rambler which is awesome when I'm in my no drinky seasons. You can order food from the Godfather which smacks! Great place for a date, a catch up with friends or just a place to vibe at. read more

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Absolutely loved the Bang Bang Bar. I had been wanting to try this bar for many years, wish I hadn't waited so long. The eclectic atmosphere reminded me of a vintage/goth/dive bar. It's also very dark when you enter/leave so I'm glad my friend gave us a heads up about this. Friendly staff and good cocktails. My husband got the beer & shot special while I chose a refreshing lavender gin cocktail to start out. We were also very happy that the Dogfather (restaurant next door) delivered delicious food to our table inside the bar. We will come back to try more drinks. They also serve yummy snacks and pizza at this bar if you aren't in the mood for the hot dogs next door. read more

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This karaoke bar is situated off San Pedro Avenue and ironically near a gun shop and next to a hot dog restaurant called The Dogfather. While they have a surface lot, it filled up quickly as the night drew on. Upon our arrival we had our IDs checked and was given a piece of paper for drinks they serve. When we walked into the bar it was reminiscent of an old eclectic study where you could sit practically anywhere and felt like you was sitting in your living room about to turn on the TV aka some karaoke singers. The KJ booth is near the front door and the stage was diagonal from there and a true stage. Like watch your step, stage. I believe our hostess name wad Pooki and it was her birthday and she was super attentive with serving us. I ordered the MoTito and didn't taste a single ounce of Tito's. So when Pooki came back I ordered a shot and poured that into my sweet drink and finally had some liquor. I immediately was done drinking after not tasting any alcohol in my drink. My friend ordered a Cosmo for herself and lemon drop shots for us. The Cosmo was a tart mess. I don't know why most places I've been to cannot make a proper Cosmopolitan. This has been the case in almost every city I've visited and even local bars where I live. It is quite sad. Anyways, I drank water with my lime slice from my NOTito the rest of the night and rocked out a few songs. The KJ was very amazing and can rock the mic. The ladies room is super dark upon entry and hot AF but since the air was on blast in the bar, it was my warm escape despite how hot it was in there and outside. I would not come back for the drinks specifically but would for karaoke and to order some hotdogs from The Dogfather. I thought it was awesome they walk your order over in a cloche. Ha! Side note, I need to find Garett who sang the night of 8/17/25. That man could SING! read more

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Really enjoy this spot. Like I've said before it seems a little sketchy but it's a nice spot. Tons of seating and the bartenders are friendly and knw how to make a cocktail. Only issue is that rr lighting lol it's too dang dark in there. read more

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Bang Bang Bar is great because it's almost always locals, great music always playing, a wonderful selection of beers and tasty cocktails, and it's dark and moody the way a bar should be! The house pizzas are super delicious, but my favorite thing is that you can order from The Dogfather next door and they'll bring it right to your couch/table/patio spot. Karaoke nights are fun, and they usually lean towards more Rock/Emo/Goth song choices. It's perfect for a night out with a group, a cozy date, or even flying solo. You can always make friends over a round of pool, darts, or skee ball, or keep to yourself and play a retro arcade game. Service is great and the servers will come to you and keep a tab running on their iPad ordering system. Makes it easy to move around the whole place freely. read more

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Fun fun fun! This is such a unique place, the drinks are amazing, the service is great. The best part of everything is the ambiance, great for date night! read more

If it's Wednesday night, you will find my friends and me playing Challenge Trivia at The Bang Bang Bar. One of the main reasons is the amazing trivia jockey Jess. She has an amazing sense of humor. We really miss her when she's not here. read more

Great variety of drinks. Everything tasted delicious. I loved the 80s and 90s music that was playing and the lowlight ambience. Our server was super nice as well. My friend and I had a blast! Will be back. read more

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Super cute lowkey bar! The music was nice and the drinks were great! A nice place to relax with friends or co workers. Will deff be back!

Love the place. Went last night with one of my friends. Bartenders are very nice. I got the snack crack and wow I would take it home. The environment is very calm and laid back. 10/10 would recommend n I will be coming back soon read more

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Place is awful! Always dead! The positive reviews are fake unless the place is alway empty. It's a ghost town in all the pics! Managers are so rude! Place is a clown show! read more

I love the atmosphere of this place! There is such beautiful antique and vintage decor all over. There are plenty of places to sit and a nice arcade room inside. The drinks are also very reasonably priced and well made. The bartender was very nice and fast making drinks. I will's definitely be back. read more

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I can't say enough good things about this place where good service. Hand crafted specialty drinks you can't find anywhere else in this city of SA. Friendly crowd and cool laid back bartenders who talk to you like old friends not just people there to pull a paycheck. It's my place to unwind after a long days work. Super chill place ! read more

Needing to kill some time while my car was being worked on at Gil's tires and wheels, I stumbled across the bang bang bar. If you like eclectic, then this is the bar for you. You'll notice as soon as you walk in this place is extremely dark on the inside. The interior is very retro, and the music varies between genres. The bartender was very friendly and ran through the drink menu with me. I was pleasantly surprised this place serves craft cocktails at a reasonable price so i'll take an old fashion please! The drink was well made. I don't get to to this part of town very often but when I do, I'll be sure to stop off at the bang bang bar for a good time. Quick note that this business is behind the Dogfather hotdog place off of San Pedro so it's hard to see from the road so you may have to use the GPS if it's your first time. Also, parking is limited so be aware. read more

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Super cas bar to just go hang out and relax. Perfect place for after work happy hour, day drinking or pre-flight before your cousin's quinceanera/wedding ceremony at church (and probably after too). This place is oozing cool. Grab one of their uber comfortable seat and enjoy everything it has to offer: awesome playlist, pinball, arcade video games, pool table, shuffleboard, darts and not to mention their stellar cocktail menu. They also have limited food/snacks available. Had their bloody marys first which were pretty good but were blown away by their frozen irish coffee. I think we had 3 each since they were so good. This place will be on the SA visit rotation going forward. read more

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Good pizza made in a brick fire oven. Cool ambiance. Good assortment of drinks. Good service.

Came here on Halloween to chill. Apparently a party was being hosted here and were told we couldn't sit in the majority of the building l, so they took all of inside so we had to sit in a corner of game room. Really killed the mood for us. Maybe next time owners can post something on their facebook to let patrons know they that the bar will be rented out to a group. read more

Small bar. Loud music. Quick bartenders. Everyone should go there at least 1 time to get your own opinion but its a good place in my books

Awesome trivia nights every Wednesday with Jess! Very much yess! Great banter with the players, there's rarely a dull moment! Check it out to make Wednesday's better than sitting on the couch at home as they have couches here! And.... Live trivia! read more

Super eclectic place. If I'm not mistaken one of our super cool local girl bands -Fea opened the place. The vibes and dark and cozy. So many vintage couches to choose from,As well as vintage arcade games.They really have something for everyone. Cocktails, Mock-tails , beer shot combos , CBD beverages and kasava root beverages. Did I mention snacks and if you're really hungry you can place an order with dog father a hot dog place in front of their location. They will even walk it to the bar for you. read more

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A group of five ditched a family wedding early and came up to Bang Bang Bar. We had a great time! The service was excellent and all of us enjoyed crafted cocktails. They make a great dirty martini as well as a mango mojito. Our server knew how to be available but not overbearing. I loved the dark ambiance and velvet couches. It is a nice place for small groups who want to go and socialize without the typical sit at the bar scene. Of course they do have a great looking bar area but we were looking for a more intimate setting. From the outside it doesn't look like much but I was impressed with the set up inside. Sunday night is karaoke night which I plan on checking out soon. read more

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Perfect spot for an after work drink. So my coworker has been talking about this place and we decided to stop by after work. The place has a nice eclectic vibe with a splash of character to spare. The staff is super friendly and the drinks are on point. When we walked in I knew it was going to be a hit. They have a nice lounge area and a game area that has a pool table and retro video games. The music is nice but if it's to loud for comfort they have a nice patio area where people can enjoy the company and outdoor atmosphere. I'm so glad I stopped in and am looking forward to going back. The only negative I found was parking. It's very limited and if you're not careful you will get towed. I had the Michelob ultra and a shot that had chamoy. The shot was smooth, dangerous! Definitely a stop worth making to have a couple of drinks and enjoy the atmosphere. Absolutely loved it! read more

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Great vibe, really cool peeps. The drinks were nice and the price was even better. I really love the way it's set up with the sofas and chair arrangement so people can chill together. It's has some old school video games and pinball machine and ATM inside. Lots of old school fixtures and furniture like black and white tv's playing I Love Lucy on repeat and Oil paintings and record players (Gramophone) mounted on the wall. Staff was very friendly and nice selection of drink choices. The bathrooms were VERY clean! read more

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One of the best chill bars- cozy, extensive lounge seating and dim lighting, optional dance floor, bar seating. Cocktails are so good I recommend the Molly Ringwald and there is a black cherry one that was delicious. They also take orders from the neighboring restaurant for table delivery straight from the Dogfather. They also are good about not tolerating stupid behavior- saw in real time two plastered girls getting kicked out because they took off their shoes and were acting ridiculous. I will say that was a one off- other times the crowd was very chilled out. read more

Stopped in here for a quick drink and I really loved it! The michelada I got was so good! the local pickle beer is better than the best maid pickle beer IMO It was during the day and dead inside so good service. I got to pay attention to all the details the different couches the disco ball, and the little game area they have. There is also the Godfather hot dogs in walking distance! read more

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Had a really great time here with a coworker. We went for happy hour. This place reminded me somewhat of the Living Room in El Paso. Good drink prices. The parking lot seems big, but they share the lot with other businesses so initially it might seem hard to find a spot. We drank a bunch of cocktails / beers while sitting comfortably on couches. read more

This is a cozy place w a good scene and music is always great. Service is top notch. The food you can order from the place next to it is not all that. It feels gay friendly at this place and I like that a lot. I brought a date here before. read more

The bang bang is always a good time but this last time o went it was SO pricey! There is an up charge on everything!! I was ordering vodka soda with topo as the soda and every topo I had the upcharged me $3!!! Bc of the price, I knocked this down to 3 stars but I would really love to give it a 4! read more

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By happenstance we stopped by on a Saturday afternoon. It was super chill and welcoming. The place is awesome with albums covering the wall upon entering and there's even an area with old school arcade. I loved the different seating arrangements for lounging and chitchat. The bartender, Frank, was nice and knowledgeable; a true asset to the bar. Thy have bar food and customized drinks. We had the Paloma's with your choice of tequila- excellently made. I ordered their bang band snack crack and it hit the mucho es craving! read more

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The Bang Bang Bar is a chill, cool place to hang out, listen to karaoke, dance, eat, drink, and play games. The DJ is absolutely amazing and can sing oh so heavenly! She's beyond amazing. Karaoke was good and funny! The bar tenders know how to fix really good drinks and the pizza was so delicious. I ordered The Triple Threat. The pizza is better than every pizza I've eaten. The servers are friendly and attentive. The crowd was diverse and everybody had a great time. I can't wait to go again. read more

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Needed a quick break from being at home in evenings all week so we stopped into Bang Bang Bar to check it out. We loved the vibe of the overall space; especially the mix of couches and chairs arranged in seating nooks. Our bartender was quick to serve us and to bring us our drinks. We had a great watermelon agua fresca based tequila drink that hit the spot. We ordered a Bee Sting pizza. The pizza was fresh and hot and just the right size for two of us to share. Really enjoyed it and we're told they are half off on Monday nights! read more

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First, let me say this as it seems very important. Do not park at Nagles. They will tow you. You have a better chance of not being towed if you drive to a tow truck company and park your car right in front of their driveway. Do not park at Nagles. I have been going here for awhile now and finally getting a chance to review. I have been there for live music on a Saturday and also for their Trivia nights that they have on Wednesdays. The staff is always friendly and usually asks if I want the same thing I normally get. I guess this could also mean I go there too often and drink too much, but I choose to believe that it's because of their great service that they remember. You have two options for food. You can order pizza from the Bang Bang Bar itself or there are order cards at the tables for The Dogfather. Both are good suggestions and just depend on what you are in the mood for I would say the atmosphere is combination of fun and casual. Between the arcade are and the old tvs that have been turned into shelves, it is a very unique look read more

I love this place from the amazing host who does karaoke and sings bomb to the dog father being linked and delivering food to your table so you can enjoy your drinks! Great service all the way around definitely recommend ask for kellz if you go to the dog father she's a magician in the kitchen read more

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Trivia here on Wednesdays is awesome because of the wonderful, talented, funny and alluring Jess

Stopped in for a drink and to check out the bar....and it was karaoke night apparently. The music selection people were choosing was depressing (definitely no bang bang). The drinks were a bit over priced and we were charged a credit card fee Seems to be the new norm and this place was the typical bar with nothing to come back for. read more

I loved coming to this bar. It was my first visit, seating was not hard to find. There are a variety of seating areas and billiards in the back. The lighting is dim, and the decor is pretty neat. The service was quick and friendly, they checked on our drinks often. Speaking of drinks, the cocktails & shots were delicious. The prices might seem a little high at first glance.. until you taste them and realize they're worth it. read more

The moment you walk in, you're taken to a time before with wall to wall record cover jackets as decor- Music, seating options and much of the items for decoration are vintage! Bar is first rate with a bartender that knows what his "go to" drinks are and is helpful and dare a i say "mixologist". Frank knows his assignment and gets an "A" Food options some bar snacks or house specialty pizzas. Another food option is to order from the Dogfather Hot Dog restaurant next door for fast & fresh delivery-never having to leave your seat! Some draft and bottle beer options can be had as well Great place to "chillax" and will be back sooner rather than later read more

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Came in thinking this was a dive bar & was pleasantly surprised. There are comfy couches to sit on, spread out throughout the establishment. I was going to order a beer but after reading through their cocktail menu, I decided to go for a Patio Punch. It was a seasonal drink made with watermelon agua fresca. Yum! Another member of our party ordered a mule and said it was the best mule they've had in San Antonio. read more

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