Such an awesome spot. Definitely a true Irish pub vibe. Very chill. Love that they offer happy hour until 7p. Came in on Tuesday and it was a bit slow. After a while the place livened up w/ Tuesday Trivia Night. Small food menu but they make up for it with quality and price. With it being an Irish pub; had to try the fish & chips. Also opted for the Cajun seasoned wings. Fish & chips were great. Made fresh. Appreciate that the breading didn't break away from the fish like at most other places. The wings were good but kind of missed with the Cajun seasoning. Drinks were made well. Old fashioned on point!! Definitely will be going back read more

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Came for a free comedy show in the basement! Boy was it worth it!! We saw to guys that have been on kill Tony. The place feels like you're in someone's study having a drink. The Bar was busy but staff were friendly.They do serve food appetizers and Irish classics.its located in St. Paul square and there are a few other good spots in the area. read more

Francis Bogside - Gastropubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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If I could give Francis Bogside 10 stars I would! I recently visited Francis Bogside at their new location in St. Paul Square and I am obsessed! They by far have the best happy hour I have ever seen in the downtown area. Their HH goes all day from Sunday - Tuesday, and 4PM-8PM from Wednesday - Saturday. Classic cocktails are $6, well liquor is $5 and $1 off all beer. They also have an amazing happy hour food menu that ranges from $5 - $7 depending on the item. During my visit I decided to go with their Tom Collins (part of the HH menu) and it was absolutely delicious! It was the perfect cocktail to drink after a hot Texas day. For food, I went with the buffalo wings and deviled eggs. Everything came out fresh and it tasted amazing! I thought it was just going to be average bar food, but damn was I wrong. What really completed my experience was the AMAZING staff working there! The manager was so sweet and made sure to connect with us and tell us more about their future plans for Francis Bogside. The guy working the bar was also super nice and told me he only works on Wednesday, so you bet I am coming back just to see him! Both of them really completed our experience and made us feel so welcomed, which I think is priceless. read more

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So, we went for food and drinks before a concert. Their food menu is limited. They did have happy hour prices until 7pm on their whole food and drink menu. I ordered the fish and chips. The fries were good. They reminded me of hand cut fries. The fish was ok. We shared a pretzel and some fried pickles. Thr pretzel was great. I do wish they had some strong mustard to dip. The cheese it came with was bland. My friends shared the winds and pizza. They thought the pizza was great. I had an old fashioned which I thought was crafted well. Our waiter was new and we could definitely tell, but what he didn't know, he would go ask and return promptly with the answer. I love the whole vibe of the place. Definitely a cute bar/restaurant. We took at Uber there, so not sure what the parking situation is. read more

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Drinks are on point. The staff behind the bar was amazing and made the best drinks. The ambiance is vintage, low lighting and great music... who ever was the DJ keep doing ya thing! We shall be back. Thanks for a great time read more

Francis Bogside - Long Island Ice Tea. - Gastropubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My wife and I weren't expecting much but this place was fantastic. The mixologist knew his stuff and created some wonderful cocktails. They had a great DJ who was laying down some incredible drops. read more

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Finally went to check out the new Francis Bogside location. Decided to go during all day Monday happy hour for a couple of drinks and snacks. The happy hour drinks were great. No complaints there and the prices were excellent considering the location. They have a few drink options available but we tried the mule and the tequila honeysuckle. Both solid and prepared quickly. For the snacks we decided to try their brussel sprouts and the fried pickles. Again, for the price on happy hour the servings were generous and the food arrived timely and hot. The brussels sprouts were not as crispy as I would have liked them and overall were lacking in flavor. Maybe a dip or a lemon to squeeze over the top would be great to serve with these. The fried pickles had a nice savory spice on the breading and were really (temperature) hot. However, the breading on these could not keep up and falls completely apart when picked up, leaving you with just a warm pickle and crumbley breading on the plate. Overall, a decent happy hour I would visit again for drinks, but I'd skip the happy hour snacks and try something from their full menu--they have a lot to offer! Even pho which i am intrigued by. read more

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Bears actual semblance to an Irish pub once you walk in. We were able to get high top seating for a group of 7 really easily on a Saturday at 630. They have happy hour Tuesday to Saturday from 4-7 PM which gets you a few dollars off of food and drinks. We got the burger, fried pickles and wings. Their wings were cooked and flavored nicely. You get to pick the sauce. The burger was ok. Thought it was a bit too salty but my wife thought it was ok. Docked stars for service. They forgot my drink order and no one checked in on us for at least 20 min after putting in our drink orders. There was no staff in sight to flag down either during that period of time which I found unusual. read more

My wife and I were excited that our old hang out was returning and we decided to go Friday night and see the new spot! FYI: you will be carded for entry. Walking in it is totally different than the one before! Bigger place with two bars and lots of seating. The decor is very inviting and a great feel! We initially went in to see if the menu was still what we remembered. Unfortunately it's a minimal food menu at this time with pizza and wings for now! Was looking for the old steak frites, curry chicken, and arroz con pollo! Either way we grabbed dii ER else where and returned for drinks. I started off with a buffalo trace old fashioned that was excellent! The bartenders were very attentive and never felt like we were just waiting. My wife was a little adventurous and let the bartenders make her drinks with her flavor profile and she was very pleased with both. I got adventurous with one and it was not my thing ( don't know the of it but it just left an after taste). Returned to my usual of straight bourbon and water. There is an upstairs portion that has not opened yet. If you eve frequented the restaurant smoke when it was by sunset station that is where this place is now. I think this has just been their soft opening but I really hope they bring back some of the old favorites (banana Jameson shots, spicy tequila and the excellent menu that we loved so much) . I will return ! Nice place to try as it's laid back and they make excellent drinks. read more

Francis Bogside - Half drank Old Fashioned - Gastropubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Beautiful restaurant with romantic atmosphere. Food menu was relatively small, but the quality was phenomenal! We could definitely tell it was fresh. Our bartender/server also had great service and was very knowledgeable. Will definitely be going back! read more

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Comedy, live country, Irish pub. Wine bar. This place has everything! But seriously. St. Paul Square is slowly becoming the new hotspot Downtown! read more

Francis Bogside - Pool Tables upstairs! - Gastropubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

It's been a few years since I have been to Francis Bogside but I recall finding thier old location charming. When I heard they had moved into the old Smoke BBQ location at St. Paul's square, I was excited to see what they would do in the space. After some solid St. Patrick's day advertising that continued to make its way on my feeds, I figured what a great time to check them out! Oops. We were seriously disappointed. The downstairs was pretty packed so we made our way to the upstairs bar. We asked for a couple of Guinness' and were handed two cans. Okay, no problem, I'll take a glass please. I mean the can literally says best from a glass and let's be honest, it is. The bartender said he may have a couple of glasses and eventually found two. No problem. He wasn't loving us and seemed slightly annoyed we were there but that didn't deter us. We decided to order some fries and hang for a bit. The fries that we ordered arrived and as the runner came up he looked very confused, so we signaled to him that the fries may be ours. That's when the bartender stepped in and insisted they were for a table behind us. Oops! Perhaps we were wrong. We were not. The guy behind us hadn't ordered anything and the runner came back to us for delivery. The bartender makes his way over to say "oh guess those were yours" and walks off to pour a shot of vodka for a worker there. Nice. Then the fries. Somehow both soggy and overcooked. We closed our tab and left and went to our favorite spot where as soon as we walked in, we were treated like customers again. Won't make that mistake twice. read more

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On my way to my first Spurs game of the season I decided to stop off for a little pre-gaming at Francis Bogside and just my luck it was happy hour. I like the new location at St Paul Square since it's not too far from the Frost Bank Center, of course parking can sometimes be an issue but oh well, such is downtown. Since it was happy hour, I ordered a High Wheeled Irish red followed by a rye Old Fashion and for dinner I ordered the Fish and chips. I had recently tried the high wheel Irish red and really liked it so it made sense to order it in an Irish theme bar.... slainte' The Fish and chips were excellent, they were both fried to a golden brown, crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. It really hit the spot on a chilly evening. My old fashion came next, and it was mixed perfectly and for the price made it all the better. Overall, I would recommend for anyone to come check out Francis Bogside and try some really good food and drinks in a red laxed environment when in the downtown area. The staff is friendly and make the visit worth it. read more

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What a great experience! I actually visited Anne's Wine Bar inside Francis Bogside. The charcuterie board was huge, 6 people easily shared the board. The service was phenomenal. Our sommelier was very knowledgeable and made great suggestions. They have Gappy Hour most days so be sure to ask. read more

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Francis Bodside is an OG I miss when it was on SStMarys but still great stuff! Truly they have leveraged there bar at the new locations same vibes! Very welcoming chill vibey environment! The pricing despite the location change stayed the same which is something I appreciate especially during this inflation we are experiencing. The food is still good the only feedback and truly will be willing to change it to 5 starts if they bring back the spears fried pickles! At the old location would stop by for a drink and the fried pickles after work and it would slap so hard. The pickles they have now didn't give what they needed to give. That's the only feedback I have. Other than that stop by good vibes good people! read more

Francis Bogside - Wings - Gastropubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Review for Blayne's Bar (upstairs) Had a chance to check out Blayne's Bar down in St. Paul's Sq located atop Francis Bogside (also a dope spot). You can also find Anne's Wine Bar in the same building. This spot has quickly become a destination for good times and delicious eats! Blayne's is now San Antonio's official downtown Honky Tonk and their slinging more than just the Texas vibes. The kitchen is NOT dishing out bar food, but more Tex-Mex comfort cuisine done right, and i'm here for all of it. You need to try it for yoursef! Here's what we tried * Overstuffed Brisket Quesadilla * Succulent Asada Tacos * Crispy Tex-Mex Eggrolls * Tangy Shrimp Ceviche * Bountiful Brisket Nachos * Tasty Custom Cocktails Happy eats, SA! read more

New location. Before in south town. Now off commerce. I like the last location better. There wasn't much of a food menu. That's what I really remember this place for before was they had a nice food menu. Also had plenty on draft and this new spot lack the draft options. I think there was only 2 options. Maybe because it just reopened. I don't know. I hope so. I was talking this place up sooo hard only to be embarrassed by who I took. Hopefully they improve. read more

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Words can't describe what the atmosphere is here. Adrian keeps it lively and never ending memories for sure. I can honestly say that if it wasn't for Adrian and the remarkable service then we wouldn't continue to come. This is a definitely a great San Antonio landmark!! Please continue to thrive and give delicious food and drinks to not only locals but visitors of this fine establishment!! read more

Francis Bogside - Menu - Gastropubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The service is awesome. The bartenders are great at making drinks. They are not bartenders. They are mixologist. If you don't know what you want to drink you just let them know the spirit you like and they can make whip you up a drink and I guarantee you you're gonna love it. It's a great place to come down and relax. read more

Was really excited to try another Irish pub. Service at main bar was awful, seemingly unnoticed. Ratchet hip hop made us want to sit outside in the disappointing patio covered in dirty glassware and no music. Will give this place another shot and hopefully service is better. Food was awesome! Had the pretzel. read more

Francis Bogside - Guinness served in a non Guinness pint glass - Gastropubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We love this place! They had great food even before the merger with Brigid, which was a stroke of genius on the owners' parts. But now it's really stepped up the menu. We can't wait to try everything! But what really makes FB's a place we enjoy is the people! We always bring our family and friends to FB's because of Caroline, Foxy and Gilbert! They make you feel like you're SO welcome and they're read more

I love coming to this place every time I'm in town. The bartenders know how to make the drinks, staff has always been friendly each time and the music is awesome, especially when they have live music. The food is great too - the wings are my go-to here. The atmosphere is lively and there's always a good crowd - it's a great local bar I would recommend! read more

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It had been awhile since I've visited! I think the last time was early Covid (take out only) So I was def looking forward to stopping by. Happy Hour ALL day Sunday AND Monday! Say less! I really enjoyed the Irish Old Fashioned for $6 I ordered a Bavarian Pretzel and it was so good. I wasn't a fan of the beer cheese it came with. The music was on point and service was great! read more

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We had the most amazing girls night at Francis Bogside. It was the perfect way to start the Thanksgiving holiday! Andy and Josh did all that they could to make sure that we had the best time! The pizza was on a point and the drinks were amazing! These guys made our outing memorable!!! Andy and Josh for the win!!! read more

Francis Bogside - Gastropubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

First time, loved that they had different rooms with different atmospheres to them. They had a good selection of cocktails but I'm more of a cider girl so I didn't really drink much. The appetizers that I got was decent I just expected more because that's what I'm used to for fries :) read more

The Bartender in the pictured back , can work some magic under pressure. She was so attentive and had great communication and patience, while there was many concert goers grabbing a drink and some bar bites before attending the Pink Concert before the show. She is amazing! Go see her I didn't get to catch her name. The daiquiri picture is also on their amazing Happy Hour Menu. read more

Francis Bogside - Gastropubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This is a cool sports bar/live music/meet up spot in Southtown. It has it all! The beer and liquor selection is well stocked and the bar area has ample seating and covers about half of the restaurant. They have a full menu of food and drink at affordable prices. In the back left as you enter, you will see a stage in the back which had live music come on after the spurs game that was on. The sports games are projected on a large 15-20' screen in the right side corner as you enter. The sound system is good, too. It's a great place to watch the game especially on cold or really hot days in lieu of an outdoor spot. We ordered a pizza and the egg rolls which yielded no complaints from those at the table. I really liked the flakey, crispiness of the egg roll exterior. This is a go to place to meet up in Southtown! read more

Francis Bogside - Bogside eggrolls - Gastropubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Needed late night eats within walking distance and this place hit the spot. Atmosphere:Music was on point and nostalgic. Bar was Dark and loud. At first service was really slow but once we ordered food arrived surprisingly quick. Not bad pub food. Pizza, burgers, wings, etc. read more

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This adorable pub has something for everyone. It's tucked into a corner. It is warm and inviting. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They have a large bar or tables and cute little nooks to sit. There are some great art pieces on the walls. The drinks are fun. They have a lot of cocktails including happy hour until 7pm with $6 options. I had a classic Fitzgerald and it did not disappoint. They have a variety of original cocktails too. They have an extensive beer menu too. If you're hungry they have a lot to offer. Be sure to try the brussel sprouts. So much flavor packed into every bite. Do yourself a favor and get in here. read more

Francis Bogside - Fitzgerald - Gastropubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My pastor recommended this place - more or so because of the ambiance and the pizza! By which was delicious! Dined in for dinner with an amazing person and we had such a great time! The drinks and food were a bonus. The bartender and servers were great! I enjoyed the rustic classic rock look to the place. I definitely walked and drove past here many times and I'm glad I finally know what exactly this spot has to offer. read more

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Love a good speakeasy! Lots of seating, even distanced during COVID, and extensive food & drink menus. The dark atmosphere and 90s mixed music made for great date-night ambiance. Staff were overly attentive, almost to an annoying point, but I suppose that's better than being completely ignored. We literally had someone stopping by our table every 5-10 mins to check on us and we were just there for drinks. Will be back! read more

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Went here twice on a recent visit as the place has such a classic chill vibe, reasonably priced good drinks, and proper food. Staff was great and a shout out to the bartender playing the "Scorpions" on the TouchTunes. Not what you would expect from an "Irish Bar", but it worked!! read more

Saw some great reviews online and wanted to check it out for a quick snack. We were very happy to see at the front entrance our temperature was taken and Covid restrictions were in place. We were able to seat ourselves and we picked a large booth, once we sat down the table was incredible sticky. The server came to our table quickly and greeted us, we asked for a cloth to clean the table as it was sticky but she informed us that they are all sticky on matter how much they clean them. The happy hour menu had a great variety of options in apps and drinks. We ordered the roasted Brussel sprouts with pork belly and the egg rolls along with two drinks. The drinks and apps were out quickly. The Brussels sprouts were crispy and cooked very well with a ton of flavor. The egg rolls were a little heavy almost over fried and under filled. We also ordered the pulled mozzarella, this was the highlight of the food we had. Highly recommend this dish! Overall the food was good and the staff was very friendly, the pub was so dimly lite it caused the sticky table to make it feel unclean. The biggest issue was when leaving we were sent out the back entrance to a completely dark parking lot hidden behind the building. Definitely would not feel safe with people exiting the building at night, additional light is a huge need and a big safety issue! read more

Francis Bogside - Dark parking lot you are forced to exit through behind the building... - Gastropubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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This is one of my fav bars/eateries. Chill vibes all around. Their covid protocol is exceptional! Everyone is spread the correct distances and there is a bouncer at the front scanning temperatures and making sure you understand that you have to order food in order to get alcohol...no biggie especially when this place has one of the best burgers in town! Seriously tho, ask for the burger and add some avocado to it. You will not regret it, I do admit some nights it's a bit better than others but it's legit! The cocktails they make are tasty and the beer selection is solid. From aesthetics(dimly lit, nice materials, esp the men's restroom floor) to service(great attentive staff), this place is a must. I definitely recommend coming here, you get different feels sitting in different areas so try to switch it up each time. Come give it a try! read more

I have to come back again to see if I had just a good of a time as I did the first time. I came in solo and made it for the happy hour menu (before 7 pm). Not knowing how large the poutine was, I ordered that and the burger. I couldn't even make a dint. Over a honeysuckle cocktail, I tackled the massive amount of fries drenched in gravy. It seems like they change their poutine from time to time judging from the Yelp photos, but mine was more like cheddar fries with tons of gravy. It was good, but after a few bites the salt of the gravy really dulls your taste buds. The cheese was melty and the pork on top tasted awesome, but that gravy was a little heavier than what I'm used to. The burger was delicious. It tasted like a really good McDonalds burger because it had a familiar tasting sauce with a huge tomato slice in the middle. I had plenty of leftovers for sure and for happy hour prices, you can't beat this deal! I also really dig the place. It's a lot larger than I originally thought and is pretty spread out. A great place to chill out and grab some great drinks and grub. read more

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Solid food and drinks, their menu is forever changing but their offerings are always on point. Can't go wrong with their poutine and burger. The do a regular happy hour but my favorite feature is their "late night" menu which is basically happy hour. Their late night menu starts at 11pm and they have a ton of delicious libations (over a dozen?!) only for $6 along with a few food items. FYI Their regular menu has a dozen or so drinks but they are different than the ones offered during the late night menu (not sure why that is). They have redone their space for those familiar with their old space, one side of the bar used to be Bogside and the other was Brighid. They have now combined both spaces into one and created a stage for shows/concerts. I like this bar because it's always dark inside. I love the vibe and it's usually pretty quiet (which I like). I'm still torn on the service it's usually hit or miss - like the other night we had a fantastic and friendly bartender but later on we got a pissed off/annoyed bartender who clearly didn't want to be there. Regardless of the service the food and drinks are pretty consistent so check them out! read more

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Our first time in this new establishment after Smoke & Ash, being that this had been renovated and things have been changing as they own it from May, the staff is very minimal and it took us over 10 for a black and tan and that didn't even come out correct. My wife's Dos Equis came out with little Tajin and a the beer was in a beer can. I see only three heads for draft but for the atmosphere is nice and very relaxing but with the issues I have seen they need a lot of work. This would be the last time coming into this facility. It doesn't seem that they have it all together here just yet. read more

Francis Bogside - Beer can? - Gastropubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Service was not good - very understaffed (granted, it was before a major concert at the Alamodome). They announced at one point that the kitchen was so backed up they couldn't accept any more for orders - this was around 6:30 PM! Additionally, most draft lines were out. Needless to say, but we won't return. read more

Josh and Andy really took care of us. They even made fresh coffee for espresso martinis. It was a slow night, but they catered to everything we asked for. read more

Andy and Josh made our girls night a success! Thanks for taking such good care of us! Fresh espresso martinis, yes please!