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Faust Tavern

4.1 (87 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Live music
Divey
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Esme N.

Came here on a Friday night. Wasn't the vibe my friends and I were looking for, but I was able to get a $5 cucumber margarita that was out-of-this-world delicious. It was super packed all around the place, but we were able to grab a seat at a small table inside and sit for a bit before continuing our bar hopping. Very hipster, very laid back, but awesome drink specials with friendly bartenders and cozy interior. I'll most likely make a pit stop here every time I go down to the strip. I liked it a lot!

Bridget W.

There are two important takeaways from my trip to San Antonio. #1 Alcohol is cheap everywhere you go in this town. #2 Many people here do not know what vegan is. What it means. Or how to pronounce it. So the fact that we were able to find straight up vegan food at a bar that served Texas-sized drinks for cheap is mind boggling to me. The outside of this place looks like Patrick Swayze should be standing in the doorway with cutoff sleeves. The inside looks like an episode of True Blood. I loved it. My cucumber margarita was giant and delicious with a spicy salted rim and was so cheap that I actually thought the bartender made a mistake when she told me the price. Awesome. We ordered our vegan eats at a tiny window outside. A short time later we picked up the Cajun spiced seitan, rice, beans and slaw and sat at the bar happily munching as we marvelled at our drinks and the interesting punk music that filled the small bar. If you are a vegan and for some reason happen to be in San Antonio this place is a must. Definitely recommended.

The bar.
Kimberly F.

Faust is scary in a good way. It has a demonic theme with lots of spooky kitchy decor, and metal is constantly playing. If you're not into those things, I'd stay away. If you're into those things (or at least amused enough to tolerate them while you drink), you should go! A couple of things have changed in the last year or so. The *excellent* southern style food is no longer there. Now, it's just a place to get cheap cocktails and other inexpensive drinks. Also, the drink prices have gone up a little. The $5 cocktails are now $7 cocktails, but they're still really nicely done. No fancy glasses, of course. Even though the music and vibe are spooky, the people tend to be less creepy than at your average bar. People aren't really there to hit on strangers or make a scene. Everyone's laid back. The only weird variable is what will be playing on the TV when you come into the bar area. Sometimes it's been goofy cartoons that look hilarious while playing alongside metal. Sometimes it's been a gory horror film that I really didn't need to see. (For real, Faust, I know it's a metal bar, but I think that we could stand to dial down the violence these days.) That's only been on a random weeknight when few people are there though. I'm just warning you in case you scare easily! One of my favorite things about Faust is that you can go around to the back of the building, where a row of tables are set up next to twinkling lights. It's (dare I say?) rather romantic.

Cucumber margarita is so refreshing, highly recommend!
Angela F. W.

This place is awesome! I don't usually like so called dives but actually enjoyed this small quirky spot quite a bit. It's located in a house like setting tucked away in a very quiet neighborhood. The outdoor patio is quite nice but be careful of the mosquitos. I tried two drinks: Moscow mule and cucumber margarita. Both were delicious! I have to say I was mostly impressed with the cucumber margarita. I don't usually like margaritas b/c they are strong. But that cucumber margarita was deff different than what I had before. It was so refreshing and tasty! And it certainly wasn't weak either. I'd totally get a few more of these again next time. Yum! The best part? It's hands down the price! It was so cheap that I almost couldn't believe it. I think mine was about 7-8 bucks for two drinks. Seriously?! Heard they also offered some food on the menu. I certainly don't mind returning soon!

a drink in a plastic cup on a blue table
Jonathan M.

Looking for a chill late night drink this is the spot! Came in for a night cap and was not disappointed, super creative drinks wish I could try them all and a couple years back I probably would have. The bartender was very welcoming and I loved the ambience.

Extra spicy cucumber margarita... Delicious!!!!
Caitlyn S.

We stumbled across Faust Tavern last weekend after a stop at Cullum's Attagirl. I wasn't really sure what to expect, since I thought they served food, but that seemed to be more from the little window (can't remember what it's called) and not from the actual bar. It's super divey and super dark inside, but it was kind of appealing. I ordered a cucumber margarita, extra spicy, and it was delicious and only $5. Not bad. My hubs got a beer for around $5 as well. Cool bar if you're wanting some chill drinks and atmosphere. Definitely recommend if you don't like to be overcharged for great drinks.

Half cheese half pepperoni. Huge slices
Juno O.

It's Sunday night and me and my friend are hungry...specifically for pizza. It's like 11 at night and we're determined to find pizza some way, some how. We find this place on yelp that closes at 3am so we decide to make the trip despite our 8am class the next morning smh. When we pull up to Faust we weighed our options before we got out. I was giving the neighborhood some serious side eye action because it was clear we weren't in the UTSA area anymore. We saw some stray cats around and it being a Sunday night, there weren't a lot of people nearby so I was a little worried but we went in anyway. We walked up the steps and there were a few people sitting out where the benches under the decorative lights. Inside the friendly bartenders made me a long island as we waited for our pizza. You can buy the pizzas by the slice but we just got a whole pizza that came out to be about 13 dollars I believe. This pizza had to be the CHEEZIEST pizza I've had, the pictures certainly do not do it any justice. Plus is was as good as it looked, the slices we couldn't finish we took home and tasted just as great reheated. I was super happy I tried this place out, I've been looking for a late night place in San Antonio that offers food and a chill/comforatable environment. If you want to try a place that isn't like a clubby, bar type scene then you can really appreciate Faust Tavern. It's great for your group of friends when you want to go out but aren't really feeling up to putting on heels and makeup.

Piping hot pepperoni slice!
Gloria C.

Here's a little story about my embarrassing first visit to Faust. I fell. I nearly fell right into the arms of the ID checker. Then I recovered, and fell again three steps later. It's a dangerous journey into Faust, y'all. But, seriously. There are cobblestones. Once I regained my composure and made it safely to first picnic table I could stumble to, I was happy to be there. I hope they'll have me back. Twinkle lights are streamed across the outdoor "beer garden" type area creating a really romantic yet casual vibe. Just saunter on over to the tiny window and order your delicious pizza by the slice. Since it was my first time I wanted to try two different varieties, but in the future, one slice is definitely enough. In addition to the regular varieties, it looks like they typically have a special. That night it was a white variety, but they were already sold out, so it must've been good. Pizza comes out piping hot, with a sturdy crust and bubbling cheese. That particular night, we weren't interested in drinking anymore (remember the falling debacle?) so I was delighted that you can get iced water from the pizza window, but if you are interested in other beverages, they have a bar inside. I've been dying for a better late night food option than that sad excuse for a pizzeria near White Rabbit, and Faust certainly fits the bill!

Mike G.

A friend and I did the bar crawl in South SA on a Sunday night. So I'm going to do the reviews for all four of the bars: Faust Tavern: Good dive place with cheap drinks, a bit hidden. The inside is a bit too dark for me, but the outside patio is great to have a drink. La Botanica: Almost the same as Faust Tavern, but they had a karoke machine for people to sing. That was kind fun. The Squeezebox: An accordion themed place. My friend, who is Mexican, said he loves this place because it reminds him of his dad who listens to those types of music. Hi-Tones: A dance club, fun place to end your night at.

Good selection.
Jaime P.

Faust is my neighborhood tavern. Yeah, hipsters abound, BUT everyone is always welcome at Faust. We all know hipsters can be a bit aloof, but the staff here is friendly to everyone, regardless of mustache status. It seems Faust's management takes care to screen out applicants with an inability to suspend their trademark hipster detachment and snarkiness. But the proof's in the puddin, so I brought a very mixed bunch of my co-twerkers over there for a few drinks and a bite to eat. Our party consisted of a hodgepodge of old folks, nerds, conservative types--plenty of non-hipsters, and everyone was treated equally. We stayed for quite some time, and actually kinda took over the joint. A dude with huge spikes sticking out of his jacket chatted with us for a bit--it was pretty cool. Anyway, if you don't already know from the other reviews, Faust is a unique and savvy addition to the strip. They specialize in brandy, cognacs, and $2 Lone Star, and they do a bit of mixology as well. You can also get cheap "bro shots" and microbrews in bottles. No taps. As for food, they serve a pretty decent slice of pie. Definitely perfect after several drinks. And they do it until 4am. Not bad. Taco truck down the street used to be the only late-night option around here. Not so any more, ese! And the menu is expanding. I dig the vegan chili, which is offered on select nights. Fried mushrooms and buffalo wings have also been making appearances on the chalk board lately. So get some friends together and go check it out. And come say hello, cuz chances are I'll be at the bar drinking a Lone Star.

Big Ass Can Of Beer!
Matthew L.

Pizza No More! Faust Tavern has dropped the pizza menu and gone Southern Kitchen Comfort Food. I recently discovered Faust last month and have been there a few times now. I have to say there isn't much complain about. I was very skeptical about the new menu but I went last night with my girlfriend and her best friend, we ordered Fried Mushrooms, Sweetcorn and Shrimp Fritters, and a pulled pork sandwich. All of which came out to $15. All three food items were delicious in there own rite. The sweetcorn and shrimp fritters were actually spicy. The Fried Mushrooms were perfect. The pulled pork sandwich was good enough to be mentioned in the same class as Station Cafe. Did I mention that this place is a bar? Well it is. Not only is it a bar, but it's probably the most reasonably priced bar on the St. Mary's Strip. I got a Lone Star and a shot of Fernet for $5. Ordered two more beers for my guest, it all came out to $10. They also have $5 house cocktails. The bar is called Faust, so there are drinks named after Voltaire and Joan of Arc. Both are great cocktails by the way. The atmosphere is very chill and relaxed. I don't get the feeling that they cater to a "scene" but it usually a younger crowd. This definitely not the type of place that smells like sweat, rum, and perfume. So if you're into a club scene keep heading down the road. The outdoor seating area is bigger than the inside but that's fine with me.

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12 years ago

Love this bar since it opened. A great transition from Web House. Drinks are awesome, great service, but what happened to the death metal?

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10 years ago

Please dont come here, the service is good, the food is great and you will take my table outside and I'll be upset

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12 years ago

don"t waste your money going anywhere else! the staff, the food the drinks and the prices are da bomb! enough said!!!!!

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