The perfect neighborhood dive bar. The drinks are great and very affordable, tons of friendly faces…read moreand regulars, awesome bartenders, great live music & DJs. It embodies the real homegrown San Antonio. Nostalgic vibes near Woodlawn lake, plenty of free street parking, and always a free or low-price admission fee. There is often a tent set up out front with food hot off the grill. Also, there is pool & darts. I love this place!!

The lighthouse is a chill, laidback bar. It's just around the corner from my moms and we love to…read morestop by every once and awhile and enjoy some drinks. Prices are amazing, great live music and karaoke on some days. It's right by Woodlawn Lake park. Bartenders are always so friendly.

I attended the Council Hill Dad Rock Night and the line was long in the beginning for drinks but…read morethe bartenders really came through. They were fast, super awesome, and the drinks were great. The inside is grunge in a good way, restrooms are clean, and the outside area is a nice place to go out get some fresh air and they have these cute swings as well. I love this venue/bar. I will be coming back.

I actually like this place has indoor and outdoor areas to sit and listen to music. The beer is not…read moreoverly priced. The bathrooms are clean I can actually go out back and smoke a cigar, that's nice. The music is not too loud, and the sound guy is good. Very casual place, they have karaoke night, plus a lot of tribute bands coming. Parking is alright, May have to walk if you get there too late. The bartender is cool, they have food, but we didn't know so we didn't eat there.

Recently we hosted our Morrissey After Party at Bang Bang Bar, following the former Smiths…read morefrontman's sold-out January 10th performance at the Boeing Center at Tech Port and honestly, we couldn't have written a better script. Morrissey hadn't graced San Antonio in over 10 years, with past cancellations and postponements haunting fans along the way. So when he finally returned, San Antonio Moz fans showed up and showed out. Despite multiple after-party options across the city, fans from Brazil, the UK, Canada, Japan, and all across the U.S. chose Bang Bang Bar as the place to be on a cold Saturday night. Hosted by local emcee Ricardo Moz and Apollo DJ, the night turned into one for the history books. Bang Bang Bar is easily one of Texas' best dive-lounge bars...the perfect blend of gritty and cozy. Great cocktail program, solid beer selection, and a vibe that just works. The décor leans heavy into a 1950s-60s lounge aesthetic, with intimate spaces like the Blue Room and Yellow Room, perfect for groups of 7-10. Low lighting, warm atmosphere, and zero pretension exactly what you want for a night like this. Bang Bang Bar consistently supports local and touring acts, spanning punk, alternative, and DJ-driven nights, and this Moz Smiths Disco was no exception. It was wall-to-wall classics all night long. Major credit to Phanie and the Bang Bang Bar management they rolled up their sleeves, brought in extra bar staff, and handled an overwhelming crowd like pros. Fans waited up to 45 minutes in the cold, with a line wrapping around the building, and the energy inside never dipped. As the host of Panic On The Streets, I'm incredibly thankful to Bang Bang Bar for helping us pull off one of the best after-parties we've done in years. Fittingly, 2026 marks the 10-year anniversary of both Bang Bang Bar and Panic On The Streets of San Antonio and what a way to celebrate. Bang Bang Bar has long been one of my favorite bars in town, and after this night, that reputation is more than earned. Can't wait to do another Moz Smiths Disco here. -- Panic On The Streets of San Antonio

I've been here a couple of times and have always had a great time. The server/waitress was very…read morefriendly and knowledgeable on what they offered. They were happy to answer my questions and I was never made to feel rushed. The bar itself has an awesome vibe. It's divey but offer fancy drinks. The bar has a stage (we've seen FEA perform there) and they have ample seating (tables, couches, stools, etc). I also enjoy how each couch area is its own living room setup (think of what you see when shopping for couches/coffee tables) and feel/vibe. I make it a point to come and visit this bar any time I'm in San Antonio. We love supporting Phanie and her bands in any way possible. Girl in a Coma and FEA 4ever!

Nice neighborhood bar with friendly staff, sports games on tv, darts and trivia, karaoke and food…read moreon Sundays. Good prices and plenty of parking

We go here on Saturday nights for poker. It's a nice clean place. Drinks are good and reasonably…read morepriced. Staff is polite, attentive and friendly. Last nights drag show was amazing!

Food: Best wings in San Antonio and it's not even close! From the flavors, freshness, they are…read morefried perfectly! Paired with some of the best fries I've ever had. No over exaggeration. Service: Fast, friendly and knowledgeable. Always great energy when going there. Ambiance: Nice relaxed bar vibe that allows good conversation and great times.

The Corner Craft Beer and Growler Center... I've been here twice before, and both times I left way…read moremore tipsy than I planned lol. What started as chill nights quickly turned into something wild, so don't let the laid back vibe fool you as anything can happen here. This is my third visit, and tonight they've got live music, which makes it even better. It has that neighborhood bar feel where everyone seems to know each other, and the bartenders have always been awesome. My boyfriend's big on craft beer, and I love that they make me a sweet, girly drink for me too. I haven't tried the food yet, but it looks good. They've got darts, pool, a few electronic game machines, and about three TVs. It's definitely more of a place to hang out and talk than a sports bar. Only downside: the bathroom situation. There's just one stall, which isn't ideal if you're here for a while. That said, it's usually clean, and they stock the ladies' room with necessities which is a thoughtful touch for a smaller bar.

I love the vibes here on Thursdays so let me share a few pointers:…read more -Parking: if you arrive at a decent time before most people you can park in their lot but I don't recommend it because once it gets packed you will probably get blocked in AND it gets super dusty -Food: there is a food truck inside and another outside. I tried the one inside and although it was on the pricier end, the shrimp quesadilla was really good! -Drinks: also can be on the pricier end depending on day. Look at your receipt carefully because they did add 20% gratuity to mine last night. Overall it's a clean and spacious place but once it hits 11ish they will start labeling and adding more tables for sections (booo!) so it gets more crowded. The DJs are so good too. Bathrooms are typically clean. Funny reminder: come ready with bug spray because them TX mosquitoes were OUT!

This was my first time going to Maeve, but I will definitely be going back. We were having a…read moreChristmas party and at the last minute had to change venues, but the staff handled it wonderfully. The inside/outside feature of Maeve made it perfect and the weather was amazing. We were able to set up and decorate with plenty of time before our party started and the venue complimented the decorations perfectly. The staff that worked our party were quick, efficient, and friendly. Overall, the party was a success and everyone had a great time. I look forward to my next outing at Maeve!

Loved everything about the area!…read more All trucks weren't open today surprisingly. But I enjoyed walking the are and buying from trucks that were open! Great customer service from the food trucks that served us We enjoyed drinks, tacos, pop stickers and gyros. Clean and well maintained park. I would recommend.

We ordered the Mucho Burro, Carne asada taco and Combo de pollo and sausage with chicken combo. We…read moreloved the mucho burro, it was flavorful, and a generous but the combo, not so much. There was barely meat in a watery container for my carne asada taco. The chicken and sausage were okay. We'd probably go back for the burrito and to try something other than the plate we ordered.

Drinks were good not very busy for a Saturday night no love music anymore unfortunately staff very…read morenice though just was not as good as it use to be but was told they will be moving to new location soon hope it gets better need better metal rock bars in San Antonio

My boyfriend and I were exploring the river walk (like the basic b tourists we were), and decided,…read morewe can do better than these diabetes inducing Fat Tuesday frozes that everyone was holding... so we decided to play a game of bar roulette. Whichever exit we took off the river walk, we would check out the first bar we saw. As fate would have it, we found ourselves walking into Bond's. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the smell of fresh popcorn and a welcoming ambiance from both the patrons and staff. The pool tables, extremely amazing daily happy hour, and chamoy shots confirmed my suspicion - this is hands down - the best place in San Antonio.

What a great place for throwback music. All ages come and dance the night away. There's 2 different…read morerooms so you can decide where you would like to go. The dance floors are usually packed. There were quite a few bday parties there and I saw someone had a whole table of food they brought in. There's a $5 cover when we went there too

Not a bad dance club. But the dance floor's a bit small, when it starts to get crowded you can…read morebarely move around. Unlike clubs downtown you can find parking in the lot and adjacent street.

Stepping into Poppy's feels like a warm hug. It's so cozy -- like the kind of place you want to…read morelinger in with your drink for hours. What made it even better was the Snoopy memorabilia everywhere! It gave the space such a fun personality and made it uniquely charming compared to your typical coffee stop. The menu here is delightfully creative, with a mix of classics and signature house drinks -- from lattes to seasonal specials like the Cinnamon Roll (a brown sugar latte with cream cheese cold foam!) to the Lavender Matcha and crowd-favorite Poppy Latte. Customer service here deserves a special shout-out. The staff was genuinely warm, attentive, and happy to chat a bit -- which made the whole experience feel personal and welcoming. If you love cozy vibes, friendly service, and a quirky theme (Snoopy fans especially ), you have to check this place out. It's one of those coffee shops that feels like a hidden gem -- perfect for solo coffee dates, casual hangs, or just a comforting caffeine break. Would absolutely return!

Absolutely love this place as a student to study. It can be very variable in terms of the noise…read morelevels - sometimes there are mostly students there working but other times it is full of people there to socialize. Tables can become a hot commodity but there is additional seating outside if the inside fills up. One of the best matcha lattes I've had in SA - especially the pumpkin matcha! But no worries if matcha isn't your thing they always have a full menu of coffee and refresher style drinks. I love how fun and creative their different seasonal drinks are. Staff is always super friendly and they even offer a student discount with your ID. Really should be gatekeeping this spot but have to give them their flowers.