I had never been here before, but after one visit, I completely understand why people speak so highly of it. The whiskey and bourbon selection is incredible, and the space itself is beautiful. It's tucked away just enough to feel like a hidden gem, but what impressed me most wasn't the drinks. It was the service. When I walked in, one of the staff members was meticulously polishing cocktail glasses, spending several minutes making sure every glass was spotless. That level of attention to detail immediately stood out. The bartender crafted our cocktails with the same level of care. A little later, I asked for a glass of water, not realizing they had a self-serve water station. Instead of simply pointing me toward it, the bartender grabbed a glass, walked over, filled it with water, and brought it back to me. He could have easily told me where the water station was, but instead, he chose to take care of it himself. It was a small gesture, but it said everything about the level of hospitality here. Between the incredible whiskey and bourbon selection, expertly crafted cocktails, beautiful atmosphere, and service that goes above and beyond, this is a spot I'll definitely be coming back to. read more

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Chill spot attached to Q.P.V. You can NOT order food at the bar. Bartenders are just as chill as the bar. Mix (on first Friday) was 90-2000s mix. We appreciated the music too read more

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Stopped by the Backroom Bar before dinner to have a quick drink. We have even at Queso Pan y Vino several times, but had never made it back to the bar for drinks. Per the standard, I ordered an Old Fashioned and was not disappointed. The bartender was attentive and the overall experience was great. If you find yourself in Southtown and needing a solid cocktail, I'd recommend Backroom Bar over any other bar on the South Alamo strip. read more

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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!! read more

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The bartender Carlos was amazing, gave a quick tutorial on Mezcal. Mixed up great drinks. The Mezcal Old Fashioned was great. Jose Alejandro was attentive and kept the water flowing. You must try the barbacoa pizza, great recommendation from Carlos. Definitely will be back! read more

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Super chill back room with food in front. Great drinks, good drink portions and most of all bartenders that cared what/how they served. Refreshing bar and I see why it got such great reviews. Give it a try! read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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

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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. read more

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

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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This place has great music, atmosphere, and beer. It's a bit small, so don't expect to bring a large party on a weekend, but there's a nice outdoor area that is larger. read more

Back in the back of the patio for the Pipe Corner, you'll find this small bar tucked away. I had never noticed it there before! The place is a full bar with a wide variety of craft and local beers available at a great price! They had live music set up when we went, with a solo guitarist who'd been playing earlier in the day. The decor is cool- Banksy artwork along the walls and cryptic neon signs, and a bathroom that's been painted by a graffiti artist, which looks cool. It's got an urban speakeasy kinda vibe to it. There were plenty of places to sit, from bar stools to a cushioned sofa. The service was fast and friendly. They came by the table and made sure the drinks were full and everything was going smoothly. The restroom was clean, and well stocked. The painting of a giant pair of eyes watching the toilet was a bit disconcerting, but don't worry, I made it happen. This isn't the same TPC as the TPC Parkway, up on the north side of town. TPC stands for The Pipe Corner. However, I don't think you can smoke a pipe in this Pipe Corner. Isn't a pipe corner called an "elbow?" read more

I love this place. This is my new go-to bar when I'm in the area. We stopped by Sat night and saw their drinks specials on a board outside. They have a nice patio area and then inside has nice street and modern style art on the walls with a nice open plan. It wasn't packed like the bar next door so we were able to grab a seat at the bar. They have a great selection of $4 beer and a good beer selection overall. They had a good drink selection on special that night as well. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. The bartender was friendly and they were playing a nice alternative dance mix music. read more

This quaint bar has great cocktails, love the Paloma and the flavored shots are soooo yummy! The room is beautifully decorated with artwork, neon lights and a red bar area. Great area to relax with friends and enjoy watching a game with drinks! read more

Loved visiting this place! Kinda hidden but very trendy vibes and awesome drinks. We had Paloma and it was so good! This place is perfect for girls night out and date night :) read more

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 :) read more

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Nothing more to say other than we freakin LOVE this place and the people to go with it. Home away from home. Food and drinks are killer good!! read more

Really? Charging $9 a shot for a bottle that costs $18. Screw this rip off place!!! Ridiculous to charge $9 for a shot of FIREBALL. Never coming here again! Beware all! OverchArge big time! Better to stay at home!!! Talk about struggling to stay at ur location. In reference to ur reply, I only came back because my best friend wanted to stop by for her birthday but I sure didn't order anything. No need to post specials. read more

Great hidden spot and great for date night. Everyone was respectful and the atmosphere was great. Highly recommend it. read more

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Love the cocktails in this place. I appreciate the knowledge by these bartenders and you can tell they really enjoy crafting perfect drinks. Awesome spot read more

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

This bar is a gem in southtown tucked behind a false door coming from the restaurant or an undiscript door on presa so needless to say you have to know this bar is there to find it and it's worth the trek read more

Bar far my favorite bar. Owner and bartender are awesome and they have good music playing or live music outside. This place has it all. You won't be disappointed going here. This is also next door to some other good bars so it's in a good area! When I go, I hardly move on to the next bar. read more

I never drink cocktails unless I come to this gem! Located in the heart of Southtown. Great music and they even have an amazing cigar selection on the second floor. You can also get a bite in their restaurant in front of the house. read more

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

New favorite place to go have some cocktails. This bar is really nice. Modern contemporary with an old school feel patio and a speakeasy bar. Dont miss the door thru inside the Restaurant or under the stairs by the patio. read more

Beautiful bar! I stumbled across this bar one afternoon and decided to go in. they have a good variety of drinks, liquor and have a brother wine bar next to them. if you're a smoker lucky you. they have a cigar shop upstairs and patio to smoke on. definitely five stars all the way. read more

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.

Claudio is one of the best mixologist I've ever seen. The best Palomas and the best old fashion. Infused shots are really good (tequila, pineapple and Serrano) is my favorite. Great music and great vibes. read more