Neighborhood joint I love stopping into any night. Comfortable and stylish -- amazing selection and staff. I am always happy at this place. They should change their name to gold standard. read more

Double Standard - bar beauty - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Wow, wow wow! If I could give Double Standard 10 stars I definitely would. A little backstory, my husband and I had just finished the new exhibit at Hopscotch and were looking to grab some food. It was 9pm on a Thursday, which means that almost every restaurant in downtown is closed. However, we found Double Standard on Yelp and noticed they were open late. The decoration of the place is super cool, and has a very unique vibe which you can't find anywhere else in San Antonio. We decided to sit at the bar so we could order a little faster and get our food asap. They have a full bar with pretty much everything and anything you can imagine. Their menu is a little smaller, but in my opinion that means they are confident of the dishes they make. For food, my husband ordered one of the po-boys and I had the burger. You guys, this burger was LIFE CHANGING! It is by far the most amazing burger I've had in my life! I will no longer be able to eat another burger without comparing it to the one I had at Double Standard. I loved how it was seasoned just right, and it was pink in the center. Also, it had this white sauce that was just amazing! Frankly, I can not wait to come back and order that burger again. I cannot wait to come back and have the best burger in town...probably the country! read more

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Was good had the hurricane for Fat Tuesday and the gumbo which was good too I thought it would have rice in it but it didn't but was still delicious. I added crackers to it and it was yummy read more

This place is now one of my favorites for some small bites, good drinks, and some oysters. It's got this old-time bar feel with a dark interior and a nice wooden bar. It's also nice and chilly inside as well. The drinks were great, with great prices and specials (Happy Hour I mean). The oysters were super great too which I love some good oysters. There is not much else to say. The staff was great, it was not very busy on Sunday when we went in. This is exactly my jam and I will go back when I am in SA. read more

Double Standard - Maybe Rum Punch? My girl ordered it. Just remember it was tasty. - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Went here for lunch since my wife had jury duty! We got 12 oysters (happy hour price of $1.50 each!) and split a fish and chips plate with a water and Jarritos soda. If I wasn't on the clock, I may have gotten a cocktail because they sounded delicious. Menu pics only this review! The interior is very nice. I wouldn't mind some of those light fixtures in my home! Lots of paintings above the windows. Classy vibes. We sat at the bar where the bartender and bar back were fairly attentive. Our oysters came out and we dressed them up with the works. Hot sauce, lemon, cocktail sauce, and mignonette sauce. Absolutely delicious. The fish and chips came out as we were finishing the oysters. The pieces of fish looked big!...but when we started cutting pieces off, we realized it was a loooot of breading. At least 25% was breading maybe a bit more. The chips (fries) that came with it fared little better. The potatoes were cut with skin on (not a problem), but it felt like they cut up the potato and only gave us the outer diameter; a LOT of the fries were skin with very little potato. I wish I had remembered to take a picture so you could see for yourselves. Come for the oysters, but maybe skip the fish & chips. I would love to come after work and try their cocktails! read more

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It's a laid back bar downtown. Nothing is crazy special about it, & You have to park in parking garage. Burger was phenomenal and drinks are well crafted! To note - you sit anywhere and have to order at the bar!! read more

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We had a light dinner tonight @doublestandardsatx. We caught happy hour just in time. Lemonade for Dad and a couple of well drinks for hubby and me. 2 dozen East Coast Oysters at $1 a piece! Hubby did try the Fried Oyster Po'boy, which came with great potato chips. I'm guessing they're house made. We also had the Extra Crispy French Fries. Love the garlic aioli! I couldn't stop dipping me fries! Validated parking next door so great all around. read more

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Service is always good here. The food is good too. I will say I've been here a handful of times and they tend to be heavy on the salt. But what's funny about it, it's either sides or main dish not everything. And not always but doesn't stop me from coming back. read more

Stopped in for a bit and drink. We got the Monday special, shaved prime rib sandwich and fries only $10!!! It was delicious and such a bargain! All wells ($6) come with a double shot hence " double standard" Large seating area. Servers were extremely helpful offering suggestions. I am sure we will be back read more

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Busy happy hour, great drinks and gotta love the $1.50 oysters. Best time to show up is 5:45, no line.

Staying at a hotel down the street. Place looked like a nice chill bar. We were trying to watch a specific game and asked multiple bartenders if they would change the channel. The first one said yes but were busy the next said I'll check and lastly that they would not change it! I'm ok with them not changing it but have the guts to come tell me we aren't going to change it. You may claim to be a mixologist but your customer service sucks! read more

Showed up for happy hour! Had oysters, wings, bean dip and fries. Very good food! Good happy hour ambience! read more

Double Standard - Oysters - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

What a perfect location downtown SA for a quick lunch time cocktail and quick bit...the ambiance was hip and inviting with beautiful SoHo decor...we will be back for sure read more

Double Standard - Mmmmmm - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Great atmosphere!! Perfect date night spot or gather with friends. We had the happy hour oysters and they were good. What was really cool about them is they are east coast oysters shipped and transplanted in the Texas gulf so they taste way better than 100% Texas gulf raised oysters. Hope that makes sense :-) Staff is friendly and helpful in selecting menu options. The next time I am in San Antonio I will definitely be going back. read more

From the moment we walked in, we felt welcome. This was our first stop in San Antonio after checking into our hotel, and it did not disappoint! On our first visit, Dylan was incredibly friendly and even tried to convince us to move to San Antonio, which gave us a great first impression of the city. Zeus went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable, even offering his umbrella so our children wouldn't get caught in the rain while the bartenders were busy. Mikey was fantastic and kept every order perfect without missing a beat. Great service, great atmosphere, and an overall amazing experience. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in San Antonio! read more

This is a great place. I was here a few times before I realize that the name of the place is based on the fact that they use a double shot in every drink drink! The only use the big side of the jigger. Actually drinks and really good food. I recommend the oysters which are delicious and they have great happy hour! read more

Limited menu but they do it well. Mainly burgers, sandwiches, and oysters. Inventive cocktails. Service is decent. The vibe is chill with food happy hour specials. They validate parking if you park in the attached garage, although sometimes I've had issues with using the validation. Good food. Good drinks. Bartenders could be a bit nicer and friendlier. Sometimes they stand there, not busy and wait for you to approach them and don't say much to you as they make your drink or take your order. They are people of a few words. But overall, I'd go back. read more

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We went to Double Standard for date night. Parking downtown is always a pain and can be expensive but if you're patient you might be able to find a spot on the street- we did! The place was pretty busy when we arrived but we found two seats at the bar with no problems. Our bartender was so fast and gave us excellent food and drink recommendations. Everything was delicious! Highly recommend the burgers (YUM)! read more

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Cool spot in downtown San Antonio away from the Riverwalk. Sat at bar and had a Gold rush cocktail and martini. Both great drink and presentation, will be back read more

Stopped in during the pre-rodeo celebration in town. It was crazy inside and out. Good bartenders. Great margaritas. The wife had a dozen oysters since they were $1/each during happy hour. We also got some very good crispy fries. We should have gotten more to eat but met some new friends and went to the next stop. We will be back. Nice outside patio, long bar and lots of tables. read more

Great location and it's a chill atmosphere without being pretentious. Not our first time there and in the past their martinis have been legit. Unfortunately, seems like they are reaching as of late. We went out for a lunch date for our anniversary and my Mass-hole husband and anted oysters. We remembered DS had them so we trekked downtown. Well, first flag was their sign "East Coast Oysters" for $1. I know enough to know that's well under cost but we went in. Waited at the bar for 15-20 before any one of the 4 people behind bar approached us. When we asked where oysters were from, we were told "east coast". Well, I was out but the Mass-Hole went in, mainly to prove they weren't legit. Bartender had no clue of name or origin. Now listen...that's a red flag that I'm not leaving the facilities for a solid day or two. Oysters were dead, dry. Always ask for the shellfish tag. read more

Double Standard - Dead, smelly oysters - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Aye Oh my....I think I found my new favorite place! Absolutely love the vibe! Incredible happy hour from open till 6pm! All drinks are doubles (!) Well-appointed beer selections and amazing cocktails. I love that the food menu is smallish and manageable. I'm impressed by doing a fewer things extremely well rather than a ton of things mediocre. Already looking forward to going back. read more

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Not bad for for SA Bar - The pretzel was pretty good, cant speak to the other stuff on the menu. It didnt look all that great. Great drink specials, solid beer selection. Cool decor and Ambiance. Its all about the Double, so double up! Service was good as well. Id come back even though there are better places in SA. read more

Double Standard - The extra fine pretzel - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

When you're downtown and want to unwind, this is a place to go. The food is always delicious. My go to are the oysters on a half shell. You have to order at the bar so depending how busy it is can be slow, but it's always very good. I love the decor in here. It's a little bit of a throwback. Their drinks are always good. read more

The best place to grab a drink any time of day! Love it here ! They have the most amazing bartenders!! read more

Double Standard - The best duos! - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

our hotel had a big group check out pretty late and we needed somewhere to kill some time, so double standard it was! Their patio is tiny however, it was very welcoming to our small dog. We arrived just in time for happy hour, which included one dollar oysters. So obviously we needed to get that! They were small but delicious. hubs had two local IPAs draft, which were amazing. I had two cocktails (Saturn & a seasonal Christmas cocktail) that, while delicious, both had very similar taste. Not sure if it was just the mixing. anyway, the place isn't anything particularly special to write home about, but the cocktail and food prices are pretty decent! read more

I've been here a couple times for drinks when visiting town, but my visit tonight was nothing short of frustrating. I arrived around 9:50 PM after a very long work day, ordered an Old Fashioned and a burger, and opened a tab. My burger and drink arrived, but that was the last time I was acknowledged. Despite being seated at the bar and still eating my food, my drink sat empty for 40 minutes. I watched the bartenders chat with what appeared to be regulars while I was essentially ignored (on what I'd consider a slow night, there weren't many people there) One bartender even stood directly in front of my barstool at the POS for several minutes without so much as a glance in my direction. Not once did anyone check in or offer to refill my drink. It wasn't until 10:57, almost an hour after my food arrived, that I managed to get the attention of a bartender just to close out. I travel for work and frequent the hotel next door, and am currently here planning a move to the area. After this experience, I would not consider returning or recommending it to anyone. Service here is completely lacking, and the indifference shown to customers is inexcusable. read more

We rarely hang out downtown but we were celebrating my gf's birthday and wanted to bar hop a little. We started off at Double Standard, the place is decorated with historical paintings of people having a good time lol! And a bunch of very unique glass bottles/ decorations that captivated me from the moment I walked in. Happy hour specials were $1 oyster, $4 wells and $2 off on beer selections, GREAT deal for those who love oysters! My gf ordered El Diablo and I enjoyed a good Old Fashion, both very delicious! We weren't too hungry but we decided to order the Porchetta sandwich with fries to try the food ... YUMM! The sandwich was saucy and deliciously served with a mix of greens that elevates the tastiness! The fries were seasoned & crispy to perfection! Super pleased with the service and the overall experience :) read more

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I so wanted to love this place! First of all be ready to fight for a seat! They don't seat you, you just have to find a spot. I haven't had to do that since I was in college! Not good! Then the servers are not assigned a specific table. So be ready to flag them down to clean off the table you just fought off others for and to order! And it is LOUD. You might lose your voice trying to talk to the person across the table from you. We went for happy hour. The east coast oysters are $1. Good value but it ends there. The beer is $5 for an 8oz and a shot which is good in theory but since there isn't assigned seating or waiters your drinks will most likely be give to the wrong patron and then you'll have to wait another 10 minutes for them to remake your drink and get it to you. And the shot isn't even a full shot. Go if you must, to say you went. But we won't be returning. read more

Double Standard - 8oz beer and a baby shot. - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This has become our go to..... When we are in Downtown San Antonio. This place has a very comfy vibe. The bartenders are great and attentive, food is delicious and affordable. Drinks are double that's standard. Happy Hour runs from open to 6 p.m. everyday. The east coast oysters for happy hour is a favorite of mine. So roll up to the bar and enjoy the expierence of the Double Standard vibe, we love it. read more

Double Standard - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Came in for the HH oysters and famous wedge salad had to try out the scotch egg (100% recommend) SO GOOD dessert was good too. Place looks really great inside cute decor, fun bathroom art. I got the margarita loved it. Service was great food and drinks all came out pretty quick for it being HH and busy. Definitely will be back :) read more

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Great spot for a decent burger and fries that is fresh, cooked to perfection with a tasty cocktail prior to, or after a show. I always take my friends before a show at the Aztec or Majestic. Service is fast (order at the bar) then take a seat. The menu is limited. Some sandwiches, the D.S. burger, and oysters. Preview before you go. read more

Awesome experience! Came for the great happy hour deal! We sat at the bar and each ordered a dozen raw oysters ($1 a piece!), and $2 draft beers. Service was friendly and efficient. Will definitely be back here for their spectacular happy hour oyster special. read more

Double Standard - Amazing happy hour Oysters were $1 a piece and very fresh. - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I loved this place! We visited on a Sunday and they had 1.00 oysters! It was my first time trying oysters and they were actually pretty good! They also had like a build your own Bloody Mary table which was pretty cool! The service was great and the bartenders were friendly and made our drinks quickly. The only thing is they use a lot of ice!! Nice chill environment. I will be back! read more

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Meh, drinks only here! No wait staff you literally have to go to the bar in the front to order drinks or food. Bus boys & bartenders run this establishment. Music is very loud & current. Music geared for younger crowd. Decor having an identity crisis, mixed decor. Easy coast oysters, tiny! That's what she said! Wow! Wedge salad served on a dessert plate, tiny! Drinks like my whisky sour were pretty decent. Asked for water, room temperature water, yuck! Busy, busy, not enough seating during happy hour. Skip it! read more

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Food and cocktail were delicious! Waiters did an excellent job and the bar was very lively. read more

Double Standard - Steak frites, medium rare, and a holiday cocktail - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

It was a very laid back bar! It's a cool place to go with friends and just have a good conversation while having some drinks and food! The service was very well and the steak was also very delicious, cooked just how we ordered it. read more

Double Standard - Painkiller drink - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I have been here at least 6 times, food is solid, drinks are good and the overall theme is great. But, the last 3 times whenever they are busy the service is atrocious. Trying to flag down your server whether for another drink or just to close out your tab shouldn't be this hard. I get it you're busy and I gave them the benefit of doubt but this is the 3rd time it's happened. Next time I'll peak inside, if it's slow I'm in, if it's busy avoid at all costs. read more

Nice spot, friendly bartenders and good drinks. We sat at the bar and they have fresh ingredients displayed. Will def go back. read more

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Stopped in here for HH because I saw the sign while driving. I stayed in a hotel near by and walked right over after work. The staff wasn't the most friendly, but they offered a generous pour and the HH oysters were decent. I gathered the vibe of they leave you alone, unless you ask for something. It's not the southern hospitality I'm used to, but at least they weren't rude lol read more

Double Standard - HH oysters - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas