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    The Green Lantern

    4.0 (216 reviews)
    ModerateBars
    Open 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    THE GREEN LANTERN ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Classy

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    Heather D.

    This is a really cool, unassuming speakeasy. It's located beneath a different bar/restaurant. You'll know by the green light next to the door. There are house infused shots which were so good and only $3 on happy hour. The spicy tequila was amazing! The Daiquiri cocktail was also very good. There was a special Valentine's Day cocktails when we came here, with more unique craft cocktails.

    Honeydew me
    Clarrisa N.

    Speakeasy that is located under a restaurant, a green lantern glows at the entrance. Inside it's quite small with a few booths and table tops. Come as you are, there's no dress code to follow. We sat at a booth but realized you still need to order from the bar. We tried the Tito juice-Tito juice-Tito juice that comes with a candy attached as well as the honeydew me, a bit to floral for my fast but is made with a unique smoke bubble on top. Atmosphere is dark but loud. Currently there is a beetle juice theme.

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    Wilnesa C.

    Have you ever been in search of a bar that offers great vibes, delicious drinks, and a chill atmosphere? This is the place. I like coming here for date night, after having dinner. If you're lucky, you'll come on a night when they have a live band. One thing I like about this place, is that they switch up their cocktail menu. Although you can request an old favorite, you know you'll have the opportunity to try something new. The only thing that stays pretty much the same are their shots. I'm good with that though, because they are all so tasty. There was one night that I wanted to try a new drink, but I was hesitant about it. The bartender assured me that if I didn't like it, he had no issue making me something else. I usually tend to keep drinks I don't like and try to drink them down, so him telling me that, was a lifesaver. I didn't have to suffer lol. If you have trouble finding this place, just look for the green lantern; literally!

    Monika C.

    I finally found this place after looking online. I love the quaintness of it and the ambiance. Definitely my go to spot. Their Expresso Martinis are delicious!!

    Cucumber martini
    Christine S.

    There is no sign on the door to find this place, and it is very dark. The waitress that came to our table said she was not allowed to take orders, and we had to order at the bar. I got the cucumber martini. I expected the rim to be salt or sugar. Boy, was I surprised! It was Tajin. I was not expecting it. It kind of tasted like cucumber water. The autumn drink was surprisingly good, though. All in all, I probably won't go there again.

    Gin Fizz, what a work of art by Michael the barkeep!
    Sameer S.

    How have I never reviewed this place?! Been coming since it opened way back in the day! Best cocktail bar in this area!

    Old Fashioned
    Al P.

    Classic Speakeasy vibe with unique cocktail variations. You can't beat their happy hour prices and friendly staff.

    Hyde Park cocktail & cucumber martini
    Tracy M.

    Great drinks. Shit service by female server/bartender. Unfortunate. Lots of other bars

    Dranks
    Samantha A.

    Cute little speakeasy with a green lantern in the front underneath and restaurant. Small intimate area. Nice bar and a live DJ. Drinks were good and strong. Music not too loud and great selection, Able to converse with friends. Would definitely go back again.

    Cucumber martini

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    Cute place. GET THE CUCUMBER MARTINI! It was soooo good. And get the bartender with a mustache he is like an expert.

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    Really neat little speakeasy in what is basically an office park. Super dark and good drinks.

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    Ask the Community - The Green Lantern

    What is the age policy?

    21 & up

    Is there a happy hour?

    Yes there is a happy hour with daily drink specials. ENJOY!

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    No it’s not

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    Books A Whiskey Society - Cherrywood Royale

    Books A Whiskey Society

    4.1(50 reviews)
    3.1 miStone Oak

    Books a Whiskey Society was so fun. The atmosphere is incredible and honestly house goals…read more The drinks were delicious and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable which made the experience even better. It is definitely a great spot to unwind and enjoy a night out in San Antonio.

    I had heard about this borderline speakeasy whiskey bar in San Antonio, so, a buddy and I decided…read moreto get a night cap there one evening Initially, you walk up to what looks like the exterior of a nice British bookstore. Inside the ambiance is a mix between a bougie lounge, an elevated pub, and a whiskey bar. The lighting is intimate, there is fun decor and furniture all around The staff were friendly and professional. They are more dressed up than your typical bartenders, and each drink is artisanal and made with care The menu offers a variety of drinks, but make no mistake, this is a whiskey bar, so, whiskey is the main draw. And there's whiskeys from all over. You can have a cocktail, neat, on the rocks, etc. You can find very rare whiskeys, top shelf, and more. This is an experience, so, I wouldn't expect inexpensive drinks, but it's not crazy prices Some tips: Ask your bartender about "Flight Club" (whiskey flights) They also have an impressive humidor, and if you want to enjoy a cigar you can, but you might have to sit on the covered patio outside Cheers!!

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    Books A Whiskey Society - Love the front, the decor was so fun

    Love the front, the decor was so fun

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    Outdoor sitting area

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    The Roo Pub - Ripper Burger

    The Roo Pub

    3.0(146 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Found my way at The Roo Pub on a Sunday night and wanted to check it out. Most customers were…read moresitting at the bar and a few scattered among the many tables. The owner also owns the bar next door the Angry Elephant which shares the same kitchen. Started with one of the more tasty Wedge Salad I've ever had which was also loaded with so many bacon chunks that it was more of a side than a topping. The 8 breaded wings were split between the habanero and the sweet chili flavors. Enjoyed both and could see ordering the same while watching a game one of the multiple TVs. Waitstaff was attentive, polite and friendly which does match the relaxed atmosphere.

    I've been to this establishment many times because I live nearby and genuinely enjoy the…read morefood--especially the wings. The food quality and ambiance are the only reasons this place still has my business. Unfortunately, the service is consistently poor, with one major exception. Summer is outstanding. I've had her as my server twice, and both times she delivered exactly what hospitality is supposed to look like: attentive, friendly, professional, efficient, and genuinely pleasant to interact with. She is the only server here who consistently does her job well, and it is painfully obvious by comparison. If management cares at all about customer experience, retention, or fairness--she deserves a raise, a promotion, or at the very least to not be penalized by pooled tips alongside staff who are clearly disengaged. Every other service experience I've had here has ranged from inattentive to outright unacceptable. On one visit, a server began taking my order and then abandoned the interaction mid-order to socialize with coworkers and customers, leaving me sitting there ignored. This is not an isolated incident--this is a pattern. I work in the service industry myself, so I don't say this lightly: This is a training and management failure. The staff (with the exception of Summer) appear uninterested, unmotivated, and visibly unhappy to be there, and it shows in how guests are treated. When tips are pooled, that lack of effort doesn't just hurt customers--it unfairly hurts the one employee who is actually doing excellent work. This place has too good of a vibe and too strong of a food offering to be dragged down by consistently poor service. If it weren't within walking distance of my apartment, the food alone would not be enough to keep me coming back. To be very clear: I will continue to request Summer when possible and recommend her specifically. But if the service issues continue with other staff, I will continue to reflect that honestly in future reviews. Regular customers notice patterns--and so do prospective ones reading these reviews. Management: this is fixable. Train your staff. Support your good employees. Protect the ones who are carrying your business -ISRAEL DOVE‍

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    Encore Bar & Grill - Sea bass over rice with vegetable medley. The sauce is to die for!!

    Encore Bar & Grill

    4.5(71 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    One of our members has been recommending this place for two years as a venue for our monthly…read moreretirement luncheons. I finally put it on this year's schedule and planned to go with a group of ten. But, as the day drew nearer, folks just started cancelling for various reasons, until we finally ended up with a party of five today. When we arrived, I was surprised at just how much of a "bar and grill" this was. I started getting nervous about the food. I know we've all been to bars that had horrible food before. Fortunately, this is not one of those bars.The food here was really good. We started with an order of fried mushrooms served with gravy and deviled eggs. I'm not a fan of fried food, but the others all seemed to enjoy them. There was a huge mound of them that all but disappeared. I opted for the deviled eggs- one of my favorite foods. These were topped with a crunchy strip of bacon and served with a pile of pickled jalapeno slices. The were super delicious! On our member's recommendation, I tried the orange chicken served with fried rice for my entree, as did two others. I was overwhelmed with the gobs of food the server sat in front of me. There were at least twenty bite-sized nuggets of chicken sitting on top of a bed of fried rice. That bed was obviously a California King! They were lightly covered in the orange sauce, but still crunchy. It was a very satisfying meal. I had the other half for supper, and it was almost as delicious heated up in the microwave. One of our people had a pepperoni pizza. It was probably about 18". The crust was amazingly thin. It just looked awesome to me. My friend enjoyed it, but carried a lot home with her. The fifth person in our group had the Reuben sandwich. She said it was delicious, but was put off by the amount of fat on the meat. Encore makes their own pastrami. The chef explained to her that the fat on the pastrami was what most people thought made it such a delicious meat. I know it looked great to me. I will most likely have that next time I visit, and there will be a next time.

    Friendly staff. Food was lacking. Clean…read more Deed fryer oil definitely needed to be changed. The tartar sauce was tasty.

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    Encore Bar & Grill - Nachos!

    Nachos!

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    The Hoppy Monk

    The Hoppy Monk

    4.0(1.1k reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    Had a great time at the hoppy monk. Erica was badass, dare I say, awesome sauce!! keep it up dude.read more

    I genuinely thought this was going to be a sports bar vibe, and I was pleasantly surprised to find…read morethat it was a Biergarten and almost pub vibe I was meeting a friend for happy hour and some bites, and we landed on the spot. I will say the GPS got a little confused in the route for some reason and I nearly missed an exit and even the entrance (there was some construction going on) There is plenty of parking, but the parking lot was pretty full. You walk up and either walk through the courtyard style Biergarten with tables or you can go inside. It was an unseasonably nice day, so, we opted to sit outside There is a QR code to view the menus. There are entrees and plenty of apps/sharables. There is also a very extensive beer menu. Make no mistake, this is their bread and butter. They boast an imprecise "99 beers on tap." There's local brews, light and dark beers, hoppy, Belgium style, German style, wheat, etc etc etc. if that's not your speed there are cocktails and non-alcoholic options. Our server was fantastic. She was very kind and patient with us. We were constantly checked in on, but not in a hovering way or a pressure to leave. Our food and drinks always came out in a timely manner. She made us feel well taken care of The drinks hit the spot, and the food was tasty. It was definitely a chill vibe/hang. We were there for hours just catching up, and we saw other happy hours, birthday parties, dates, bachelorette parties, etc Some tips: I did order a couple beers that they were temporarily out of, but there are so many beers to pivot to. Also, our server was incredibly helpful in offering other suggestions, similar suggestions, and asking the right questions to help land in the next alternative They are not open Mondays, and they're only open until 11pm Tuesday-Thursday (and Sunday). Friday and Saturday they're open til 1am. Also, on Saturdays and Sunday's they offer brunch from 11am-3pm) The Reuben was surprisingly delicious Cheers!!

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    The Hoppy Monk
    The Hoppy Monk

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