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    Backroom Bar At Tpc

    4.8 (33 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Ilene S.

    Slightly off the beaten path but well worth it. A hidden red door under a cigar shop leads you to the Backroom bar. Very speakeasy looking, so cool - offering just drinks. Up front is a small restaurant where you can get food and drinks from the mixologist in the Backroom bar. Drinks were good but they don't like it if you want to alter one of their signatures. Service was friendly and efficient. The food however was amazing the charcuterie board was delicious. The mixture of cheeses and meats with homemade jam on the most flavorful crostinis. I first always try a small taste of everything one at a time to get the distinct flavor prior to mixing up a combination of all the flavors at once. Despite being concerned that pizza anywhere won't compete with pizza from home we decided to try one of their speciality pies - Pancetta. It was amazing crispy pancetta with grilled onions and mozzarella on a thin crispy crust. Each piece was finger licking good. This is a must see and experience!!

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    Joseph E.

    The Backroom Bar is literally a great hidden gem. If you've never been here before you might walk past it once or twice (guilty) so don't be afraid to ask directions lol. The bar is in the backroom and has a great ambiance to the place. All the bartenders I've interacted with have all been friendly and can make great cocktails. On this venture, I tried the cucumber margarita and my standard Old Fashion. The cucumber margarita is served chilled with a rimmed cocktail glass and it's delicious. You should try it. They make their Old Fashions with Rye whiskey so that is why I like coming here. They make it great every time and this time was no different. Overall, if you are in the South Town area and want something off the beaten path then this is the place for you. P.S. if you like wine or cigars then you can either go around the corner or up the stairs to visit their sister locations. Great options!

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    Amy M.

    This is one of the few bars open at 3pm around Southtown on a Saturday. We were looking for a quick drink and a good time and the Backroom Bar didn't disappoint. The bar is small and has chairs around. We ordered an old fashioned, Pineapple Express and a cantarito which were all very good. Drinks are pricey but there's a lot of detail that goes into making each drink.

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    Mason A.

    This place is nestled between S Presa and S Alamo Streets. You can actually enter from two places...either through the courtyard for the Pipe Corner at S Alamo or via the red door with the neon lit "COCKTAILS" sign and a bull wall mural at S Presa. This would be the true backdoor backroom bar entrance...not well trafficked and saves you a walk around the block of it is cold outside! The cocktails are well made and the bar staff is always nice and sociable. Beer is also at an affordable price at under $5 and there are also some craft beers on the menu too. Usually it is staffed by one bartender throughout the week, but they have a couple more on the weekends. Ive found the busyness of the patio crowd usually indicates how crowded it is inside the backroom bar. I have never had a problem getting a drink and I prefer the low-key setting. Typically there is not a cover charge compared to the more hyped up Bar America just a few doors away. It is a great place to bring friends outside the downtown touristy area. You can also buy and enjoy a smoke bought from the Pipe Corner locates up the stairs. Occasionally there is live music featuring some jazz or rock band out on the patio, so it really has a lot to offer!

    Angelica A.

    Drinks were good, I like the vibe, it's nice and chill. Very cute place, service was good too.

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    Jamie L.

    Drinks are great. Def real mixologists. My friend got the carajillo, I got the old fashion and we got the pineapple spicy tequila shots. ALL we perfect (which is normally rare for my friends and I). Ambiance is great, staff is friendly. Space is a little small so I recommend small groups like 3 or less. We will be back.

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    Christi C.

    I went for a girl's night and we loved it! Delicious drinks, cool decor, and great service!

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    Kelli J.

    I could stay in this place all night (and I admittedly did)! I visited with a friend of mine for a quick drink and immediately knew this was my type of spot. Dim lighting, cozy bar/seating, good music and tons of tequila with bartenders who knew all about them. The first time I stopped by I was in a slight rush but I came back with my boyfriend about a week later and he had the same sentiments that I did about it! With that said we came back the following night with a few more friends and stayed pretty much until the bar closed - don't judge! If you're looking for a chill place to grab a great drink downtown, look no further!

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    Jen P.

    So we had planned to go to QPV but due to some electrical issues they had to close the restaurant. However the bar was open & we were able to still order from the restaurant, the bartender was very accommodating able to fill our cravings for our favorite pizza La Mexicana. Service was great and loved trying the Mexican old fashion.

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    Andre E.

    Words can't describe how amazing this place is. Great place to sit outside and enjoy a cigar, the drinks were unbelievable!! Claudio walked us through the entire night making us 6 different and creative cocktails. Claudio was the cherry on top of the great night we had. This place has it all, don't miss out!

    Laura G.

    Love this place!! They have an excellent selection of spirits, great cocktails, beer, wine.. you name it! The staff is extremely friendly, great service. They also have live music on the weekends. And the HAPPY HOUR specials are excellent, awesome prices! My favorite are their infused shots.. so good :)

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    Best cocktails you'll ever taste. Delicious! Bartender and crew are so nice. Atmosphere is great! Go!

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    Love this bar! Always have great time with friends! They have all types of cocktails, infused shots and great beer selection!

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    It was a little hard to find but I'm glad we did! The infused shots are amazing! The service was prompt and I had a blast.

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    Back in the back of the patio for the Pipe Corner, you'll find this small bar tucked away.

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