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    Heat

    2.9 (70 reviews)
    Fri 9:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)
    Sat 9:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Raven Z.

    This place is not all that I was here many years ago when 1st Opened it it was the greatest place to come to! HAVE come back to this place many times throughout this new year ,and the Old year....it's never ever cool enough to hang - Out at my age I'm gonna tell it's not cool...HELL.... not cool at any age! Message me personally I'll TELL U were to go.. it's not a G- bar!!!....lol.

    Erica F.

    Fairly small space but full of character. As soon as you come in you can feel the HEAT! Some cool contests for dancing even dad bod get a chance! And believe me some great dad bod may even win. The music is engaging and you won't stop dancing. I absolutely had a blast here and if I have the chance I wanna come back. As far as parking the neighborhood parking lot is pretty cheap do you may drive here and Wil have no issues to find some free or cheap parking. The drinks were great and the prices were not too bad. The down side is the 5 dollar cover charge but once you are in this ola e is so fun that you will forget bout the cover I a heart beat. This was a great time and I will come back for sure.

    Drag shows every Wednesday night! (Juniors from Rey Lopez Entertainment)
    Katie L.

    The place for drag shows in San Antonio! Heat has everything you could want in a bar: 1. Cheap cover (if you're 21+) 2. Live shows (including performances from RuPaul's Drag Race queens) 3. Air conditioning that actually gets the job done (important and rare to come by) 4. Cheap drinks with almost nightly drink specials ($10 minimum on credit card) 5. A PARKING LOT!!! What brings me to the Heat every month are the shows put on by Rey Lopez Entertainment. The RLE showgirls are a great time, along with the headlining RuPaul's Drag Race girls. The cover is $10 for 21+ and $25 for 18+ (cash only) on these Wednesdays of the month. Check the Rey Lopez Entertainment Instagram and Facebook or the Heat website for upcoming shows! A great part about Heat is its stage. The drag performers have plenty of room to work it and it is easy to find a spot to see. Think about how the times you've attended a live show and a crappy view messed with all of your good vibes. While it can get crowded when more popular queens come (in my case, Katya Zamolodchikova and Valentina), you can always arrive a little earlier to secure a spot or scoot yourself closer when people go to the bar to grab drinks during the 20 minute break between shows. I've had nothing but pleasant experiences here! I'm always eager for future visits and excited to see queens!

    Makalia M.

    This place is fun ! And definitely a place worth trying it was my first time but the vibes were awesome everyone was there to have fun and no one was there to judge one another . Meet some chill ppl .drinks at the bar we're strong . the drag show was really cool and they had three or four bars with multiple different areas to dance and music even including an outdoor area. I'm definitely straight but this please can definitely be fun if you aren't awkward or Uncomfortable with seeing to people of the same-sex making out.

    J.C. F.

    Was looking for a drag show in San Antonio and went to check this place out on a Thursday night. $2 cover charge which is not bad and the drinks were reasonable. Very low key bar with some decent drag queens. Some needed some work but were entertaining. If you are in town and want to have a drink and see a show check this place out.

    Back bar..the best bar..
    Mitch E.

    The best part about Heat is that it's not snooty. The clientele is a mix of locals and visitors. The back bars are definitely the best part of Heat. The music is good and the DJ is friendly about taking requests. Given that they are one of only a few that charge a cover, their drinks are slightly more expensive than neighboring bars. The employees could be a little more friendly, especially the ones that work the front door, but that doesn't make the experience. Recommendation, remove the cover charge, you'd get a lot more business.

    Sarah M.

    So I went to Heat on a weekday so it wasn't as crowded as I know it can be. On the weekend every time I drive by the place is packed. The bar itself is huge! I walked in to the main room and had to walk around a couple of times to find my friends. In total there are three rooms. This isn't counting the hidden patio in the back. There is one pool table which I find absolutely hilarious because it's located in the room where two half naked men are dancing. The drinks are relatively cheap but be warned that they do have a credit card minimum of $10. Also, if you want to order water it'll cost you $3 for a bottle water. No tap water like other bars. The music is great and the shows are awesome. When I walked in there was a drag show going on. I have to say it was pretty awesome walking in to see a queen dancing and lip sinking to "umbrella" by Rhianna. Heat is a really clean bar with lots of fun stuff going on all the time. I would definitely go back.

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    Ask the Community - Heat

    Is this place always 18+?

    Yes but anyone under 21 has to pay $20 to get in

    How is the seating at Heat? Is it necessary to pay for a table or is there plenty of seating? I will be going for a drag show and I didn't want to stand for hours.

    When i went they have some high top tables pretty close to the stage also it seems like they have some backstage too. We took a high top with no issues and didn't have to pay or reserve the table.… Read more

    Can i go here if i'm 18 to see a drag performance?

    Yes! Your cover fee will be more than if you were 21+ though

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