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Near Dark

4.4 (19 reviews)
Closed 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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Classy
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

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Jen H.

A cool, vibey, chill bar with lots of specialty cocktails. This bar is small in size but big in personality. It can be easy to miss the entrance, so be sure to look for the entrance sandwiched amongst a row of storefronts. They have a limited weekday menu, with additional weekend drink specials. If you need a bite to eat, there is a limited option between something sweet (i.e. brownie) or something savory (i.e. charcuterie). I tried the French 75 and Spank Me, and both drinks were divine. There is a lot of care and effort put into making each drink perfectly balanced and never light on the liquor. Pricing is reasonable for the quality and atmosphere. And there's even a secret door in the back that leads to a hidden room (hint--starts with rest, and ends with room). Be sure to check out this bar for an edgy night out!

The Spank Me House Cocktail
Oliver B.

Near Dark is a very cool spot to grab a few cocktails when you are downtown. I was given the impression that it was a speakeasy and it wasn't. The bartenders were very friendly and talented. I highly recommend the smoked tequila old fashioned. Ask for it if it's not on the menu. It's my favorite cocktail they make. You all should stop by and check this place out.

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Briana B.

We found this interesting bar while hanging out downtown. The ambiance was notably dim, illuminated only by small candles on tables. If you're not a fan of low-light settings, it might not be your ideal spot. I tried the Stay Freaky cocktail, which was great, but the Cucumber Vodka shot was my favorite! The bartender was very attentive and nice. In short, Near Dark is a cool spot to grab a quick drink.

Stay freaky
Jesse M.

After visiting from a long weekend of Fiesta. This place was a refreshing delight. I appreciate how our bar tender/ owner treated us. Nothing but good vibes in a cool vampire bar.

Stacy E.

This place is a #VIBE. Come alone. Come with friends. Come with your partner. Just come. It's the kind of place that makes you want to try new drinks and once you try the whole menu, you'll want to try it all over again. Wide selection of whiskey, beers and mixed drinks. Seats go fast on the weekend. There's industry nights with cheaper prices so keep a radar on their Instagram. There's two other bars on the same strip, but this is my favorite! The bartender's know what they're doing when it comes to the craft of mixing drinks and it's in between the southside and southtown so stop by after first friday!

Espresso martini
Angela M.

This is my second time around in a year and it absolutely did not disappoint. I love the espresso martini. It is really hard to find someone who can mix coffee well with alcohol and hands-down. They do it extremely well I'm so thankful that this cute little place is in Southtown near home. cocktails are outstanding & amazing.

Cocktails anyone?!?
Albert P.

Amazing atmosphere. Great people. Knowledgeable mixologists. My wife and I highly recommend Near Dark. Great classic cocktails and more.

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Valerie H.

Dark but not dreary! Once the word gets out about this place I know it's going to be hard to get a seat here. This is a shot gun style bar so it's very limited on seating but the small space doesn't take away from the awesome atmosphere. It was giving me New Orleans meets heavy metal vibes..We got to chat with the owner who told us it's him and his friend that opened this spot, I liked hearing about how they did a lot of the handy work that went into creating the space. There's little details everywhere that tie everything together, kudos on that! Unlike a lot of cocktail bars around these drinks are coming out quick but still carefully crafted. A very nice addition to the area!

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Bartender/owner Frankie is amazing!! Customers are treated right and drinks are amazing!!

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Friendly staff, drinks are a great deal, but their hours are inconsistent. They don't always open at 6.

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Live in Tulsa and have one of the best cocktail bars in the country out there (believe it or not),…read moreso I'm particular about cocktail spots nowadays. That said, this place is great. Had the Wild Duck which was the experience the bartender who came up with the drink said it would be. Can tell they were true mixologist that are serious about their craft. Was kind of busy and loud but it was Friday night so what else would you expect. Definitely coming back.

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OMG I cannot say enough good things about this place! We were in San Antonio for a conference and…read morewanted to get out of the hotel for a dinner. Firstly, we had trouble getting an uber at first and when I called the staff was very friendly and were able to hold the table a little longer which I appreciated. The menu is a mix of Asian Fusion small plates and I would have loved to have had more of a sampling of the menu but it wasn't that large of a party. The cocktails were not too sweet and perfectly balanced. The Fist of Fury was so refreshing and the Yuzu margarita was delightful! The plates come when they are ready and I have to say the food came really quick! All of it was fantastic! Surprisingly the shredded vegetable salad was amazing and one of my favorite dishes! The tamarind glaze on the Chicken Karaage was not overpowering and so tasty. The service was amazing and the vibes of the restaurant were a lot of fun. The bathrooms were down the stairs and there was a little bar off to the side. Would definitely go back! I couldn't stop talking about it the next day to anyone that would listen.

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