Drink was exactly the place I was looking for and it happened to be located right across the street…read morefrom my hotel. Drink Texas is a no frills, great dive bar with everything you need to have a good time. The service was friendly, my family all came to visit and we had a good time catching up here. The music was great, plenty of room and there was bar games. If you're looking for good drinks, a chill place to hang out and enjoy yourself, this is a good spot.

Quiet Thursday night was a little bit early. I got seated immediately at the bar and service was…read morequick. She brought over a water and a knob creek. The ambience is what you'd expect just plain dark colors neon all over the walls couple of TVs for sports and I don't know if they have food or not so I didn't try it if they did

A little expensive, but worth it. You are surrounded by nicely dressed people. Service is…read moreexcellent. They are capable of making most craft cocktails, if not all. It's a classy "joint" that is very relaxing as you enjoy whatever you order. We have also eaten upstairs at the restaurant. The whole experience is excellent. The filet mignon is awesome. I look forward to our next visit.

One of my favorite places in San Antonio. They have it all. The great ambiance, the delicious food…read moreand the exceptional service. We enjoy coming here to unwind. The staff is friendly and engaging. It's a lot of fun. Great cocktails! Great conversations.

I used to love 1909 Taproom. The people working there were super friendly and the $4 all day long…read morehappy hour was great. After the events of 2020,things have changed. They no longer have $4 happy hour prices and it's now $6 to $7 for beer and wine. They stopped offering free food to their customers. The new bartenders are okay,but they aren't as cool as the old bartenders. The vibe is not the same and they have lost their charm. I haven't been back in a long time and I don't know when I will want to go back.

$4 drinks at this beer and wine only bar…read more I think it's great they have kept this pricing and it's definitely the main draw to the bar. Located right by the Alamo downtown there are plenty of trendy different bars to try but this is a solid bar to have a drink with friends and be able to talk. It's not overly loud and it's a comfortable environment to talk and hang out for a bit. The bartender was friendly and talkative.

The Study never fails to disappoint!…read more They have a great bourbon selection, and most are very reasonably priced! Bartenders are very knowledgeable and offer great suggestions! They don't do parties of larger than four, so it is always quaint, cozy and intimate. Great atmosphere!

Our initial visit to this establishment presented some unique circumstances. On that occasion, the…read morevenue was exceptionally busy, and the sole bartender on duty informed us he was covering for an absent colleague. Despite the staff shortage, we placed a significant order for at least ten drinks. My husband had made a reservation for 6:00 PM. However, at approximately 7:30 PM, after we had already placed our drink order, a staff member informed my husband that our table reservation was only valid for two hours. Concerned about the impending two-hour limit and the delay in receiving our drinks, which had still not arrived by 7:45 PM, we inquired with our bartender about potentially canceling our order. He reassured us, stating that other tables were available should additional patrons arrive. Our subsequent visit, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, was solely with my husband. We arrived punctually, approximately five minutes before our 7:30 PM reservation. A female bartender directed us to a small, two-person table, despite the presence of two larger, seemingly more comfortable, unoccupied tables nearby. While initially assuming these larger tables might be reserved for a bigger party, the selection felt somewhat restrictive given the availability. Our seating unfortunately placed us adjacent to another patron who was using an additional chair to prop up her footwear, which contributed to an unpleasant atmosphere. The bartender then approached our table and asked if it was our first time, to which we replied it was not. She then asked if we knew what we wanted to order. We requested a brief moment to review the menu. However, we then waited for approximately fifteen minutes for her to return. Eventually, my husband had to actively call her over to place our order. Our initial drinks arrived after another ten to fifteen minutes. Subsequently, my husband attempted to catch the bartender's attention to order another round and request water. However, she was engaged in a lengthy conversation, estimated at ten minutes, with the neighboring patron and proceeded to walk past our table without acknowledging us. This extended period of being overlooked led to considerable frustration for my husband, who then felt compelled to approach the main bar directly to place our order and obtain water from a different bartender. It was only after this that the initial female bartender finally approached our table, asking if we needed anything. Considering the relatively small size of the establishment and the fact that there were only three occupied tables at the time, the level of inattentive and delayed service was particularly disappointing and, frankly, perplexing.

Stopped in Merkaba to catch game 6 between the Spurs and the Thunder (OKC) and it was lit. Turned…read moreout to be a great choice. The atmosphere was fun and intense. San Antonio loves their Spurs. The DJ kept the energy going during every commercial break, making it feel more like a club lounge than your typical sports bar. It's a great place to watch a game at night with good drinks. They are known for their creative cocktails. It's located right off of Riverwalk. After the game we grabbed some gelato from the nearby ice cream shop and took a stroll along the river. It was a perfect way to wrap up the evening. If you're looking for a place with good drinks, music, and a lively vibe, this is a solid stop downtown San Antonio. And remember to bring your ID.

DJ was killing it. Staff were amazing. And the drinks were really good! Being from out of town,…read morecoming here was definitely worth it!

When you step inside this place, its like you are transported to another place in time. This place…read morehas good bones, solid wood and over all fun style to make your continually scan to find something new. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable as we had some questions about the menu. My friend ordered a flight and was pleasantly surprised by what she thought she would like and what she did really enjoy. I tried a few cocktails and both we equally delicious. We picked up some merch too - what a fun little break from the heat and something to really raise the bar off the beaten path.

Stopped in to Devil's River after a disappointing visit to The Library Cocktail Lounge. This was my…read moresecond visit to Devil's River but first time getting a drink. There was a musician playing on the stage in front of the distillery which is a nice touch for those who want to sit outside. We ordered old fashioned cocktails. I loved that they were made with block ice and even embossed the ice with the Devils River logo. The mixologist explained they don't do smoked old fashions due to fire hazard and location in a historic building. But he still made an engaging presentation in creating our cocktails. There was no food offered but they let us bring in voodoo donuts. The two gentlemen at the bar were very friendly and attentive and made our late night visit a special treat. I'd like to learn on my next visit to see if they do distillery tours. I'm sure you'll enjoy a trip to Devil's River.

The name alone was worth the stop! Sister bar to the pink shark. Staff was really nice, beer was…read morecold and the decor was great!

Howdy Sore Loser nails that perfect mix of Texas charm + modern fun. The moment you walk in, the…read morevibe is high-energy, friendly, and just downright cool. The decor is quirky, the music is on point, and the whole place feels like somewhere you instantly want to hang out for hours. The drinks? SO good. Creative, strong, and super easy to love. The staff is genuinely welcoming and makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit. It's the perfect spot for a night out, pre-gaming, or taking friends somewhere that isn't basic or boring. If you want good drinks, good people, and a place with personality, Howdy Sore Loser absolutely delivers.

Cool place to hang out and drink when staying at canopy or headed to a show at the Aztec. Nice…read moreriverwalk views, and even better there's a lovely breeze that passes through and makes this spot way cooler than Riverwalk Level. I tried almost all the cocktails on the May 2026 menu, and by far my favorite was the Devil's in the Canyon. Loaded with refreshing cucumber flavor, a Tajin rim is a must to get the best punch from this libation. Service at the bar is swift and kind, whereas it can be slow if you're seated at the other balcony nooks.

It was recently suggested that I write more about my good experiences than the bad ones. So this is…read morefresh off of the stack of 4+ star recent experiences. Otro (the other other white meat) is an excellent experience all-around when it is not that busy. It has a great view of downtown and/or the riverwalk depending on where you are looking. It is an open air bar (not on the roof roof since the tower is 18+ stories, but on a lower roof patio-style) so you are subject to the elements. I was very cold so the boys behind the bar smartly lit the heat lamp things out on the patio to warm things back above freezing so I could feel my hands again. The menu is simple but solid to get some food in you. The torta chips are the salty, brilliant kind with a nice undercarriage and crisp to them. They are substantial chips, not like the ones from the supermarché that will crumble into dust like Thanos snapped his fingers every time you even look at the torta chips. The guacamole is even better - it is not spicy! And they use real avocados, not the chemical aftertaste you get from some sham Tex-Mex joints. I had a detailed discussion with the bartender that I did not want this if it was spicy, and he assured me it was not spicy even though he understood that people like me think toothpaste is spicy. He was correct about the lack of spice. It was smooth and creamy, with no spice from the kitchen for this beautiful porcelain doll. The only oddity is that they did not have draft beer. You could get a can that you had to drink out of the can, no pint glass on the side even. They seemed much more focused on mixed liquor drinks. I don't drink liquor. If you also do not drink liquor then most of the bar is not going to apply to you if you are in the beer or wine mode. It gets loud on the patio with only a few people. I was just trying to warm up with the heat lamps and my chips and guac, and a few tables of bros either pre-gaming or post-gaming quickly makes it feel less luxurious with the ambient sounds of the riverwalk and more like the sports bar section at Bennigans 25 years ago. Great service, especially with the heat lamps. Excellent chips and guac for a mild/no spice option. Gets very loud with only a small number of people, so not as peaceful as one would hope. It does not have the historic import that the Esquire has next door. But the fried pickles at the Esquire squared up with chips and guac at Otro? Now that is a difficult decision to make and with the economy in shambles we surely can't do both, and sorry for calling you Shirley. I am a repeat visitor, so nothing has scared me off yet before/after Dave & Busters (regardless of weather) or on the way back to the Pearl if the weather is suitable for walkin'. Solid four stars.