Never had a bad experience coming here. BIG screen in the courtyard area to watch sports, live music stage, awesome little resturant attached to the bar and a really nice bar and staff.. Inside has pool tables as well. Win win all around. I think the ONLY thing that is a knock on them but not enough to lower my rating, is they are unable to run tabs at the bar, which is a bit frustrating, but it happens and its not a deal breaker. Will be back again, for sure. read more

I was racial profiled. Meaning that I was kicked out because I was a black girl. They were tryna cut me off from the bar when I didn't even have a drink in my hand. I was having a simple conversation with someone and I was told I was causing problems but it was a mutual conversation and they didn't kick the white man out. People also do coke in the bathroom read more

Pete's is a jewel in Helotes! Friendly staff, great ambiance, good service. Live bands make it a great e Pete's is a jewel in Helotes! Friendly staff, great ambiance, good service. Live bands make it a great experience along with the food trucks galore. Make your way there. read more

Pete's Place Spirits and More - Pubs Near Me - Helotes, Texas

The Santa Clause (Joey) wanna be security was rude as hell. We had turned the outside heaters off because the previous people had it up so high it was as literally burning us. As we turned it down. It accidentally turned off. When we proceeded to turn it up we realized it turned off. Being that it was our first time at Pete's and operating these heaters we kindly asked him to turn it back on for us and he said no. He proceeded to instead light his cancer stick (cigarette) and sit by the officer and talk shit. How unprofessional and rude it was of him. The bartenders were super sweet and great tho. Dj played fire music as well! Give it a shot just stay away from Joey. God forbid you be cold. read more

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Great vibes amazing food anything you try will be delicious and good service definitely recommend coming here with your family or friends. read more

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Poop on the floor plus staff was unfriendly despite the uncharacteristically dirty interior. I would understand if they accommodated the guests but the bouncers were nothing but rude despite previously allowing someone to take a dump In the middle of the bar. Only saving attribute was the dollar beer read more

Supposed to be dog friendly but was told dogs are not allowed by bartender. We've brought our dog plenty of times, but this time nope.

Great atmosphere, good food, and fun music. The only downside is that they don't allow tabs. We were told it's due to concerns about staff stealing, which is something management should address directly--not by inconveniencing customers. With better handling of that issue, this would be a top‑tier spot. read more

We had the worst experience with a small thin red head younger bartender 5/10/26 about 5pm she pushed my arm off the bar top very rudely and asked me to move. She took our order while being very impatient. We will not return. Although found a great beer garden with amazing food trucks right across the road. So upset because we have really enjoyed Pete's for the past few years. read more

Great place to play pool, listen to music and hang out with friends Pete is amazing always mingling with the patrons and always has a smile on his face. My daughter loves playing pool there . It's a great environment for everyone. I highly recommend it to anyone that's just wants to chill and have a Great time . read more

Sarah is one of the best bartenders I've ever had at Pete's she has 10/10 customer service as a bartender myself, I wish I could kidnap her to work with me. Ps- she makes the best green tea shots read more

I've been going to Pete's for 4 years. I loved the place and had great experiences until today 05-10-2026 at 5pm. I will NEVER go to Pete's again. I will Never recommend Pete's again until they FIRE the red headed bar tender! Today I experience the worst customer experience in 37 years! I've been promoting clubs on Hollywood Blvd and working in the customer service industry for decades. I've fired servers for less. This redheaded woman is not fit for Pete's or customer service!!!! She is a liability to Pete's and a malicious liar! I've been bringing dozens of people to Pete's from 45 minutes away. for over 4 years. Today a Red headed bar tender which is a new bartender, I've never seen at Pete's decided it was a good idea to LIE about me and the NEW customer I brought to Pete's. I love Pete's Six Shooters. I go their just for the six shooter. Today I ordered the usually. A Six Shooter with tecate Light and Jose Cuervo silver. Pete's did not have any Cuervo Silver and wanted to give me well Tequila. I informed the redheaded bar tender I can not drink Well. it gives me head aches. Could she give me something else beside WELL tequila. She said NO in a very disrespectful way and demeaner. Instead or arguing with what is a very unprofessional bartender. I asked her. What will it cost to upgrade to a better quality tequila. The redhead CHOOSE to ignore my question and request and she CHOOSES to get aggressive and combative with me OVER a QUESTION to pay more!!! So weird and odd behavior for someone in a customer service indusrty! I told her she can not downgrade me to well when I paid for more and she should give me the next best tequila. I even told her I'd pay MORE MONEY for a better tequila Instead. Instead of acting human, professional and talking to me with respect, the redheaded bar tender CHOOSE to verbally attack and insult me and my guest. She even grabbed my male guest by the arm and pushed him away from the bar. telling him someone is sitting there. My guest said he just wants to order and walk away. The Red head bar tender actually grab my guest by his arm and pushed him away!! why would she even touch a customer and push them away from a empty bar? the bar location where you place your order? we where the ONLY people at the bar!! I asked to speak to Pete. I know Pete. Pete knows who I am. me and my friends spend thousands there! This new redheaded bartender made this such a awful experience we CHOOSE to leave and walk accross the road to buy our food and drinks acroos he street at the squash courts! Not only did she cost pete's busnisess and new customers she cost the mexican food place multiple order of food!! As we were walking out I spoke to the door man to tell him about our awful experience and he told me that if we are not welcome back. Because the Redheaded bar tender LIED to him and told him we where yelling at her across the bar. Now this redhead is LYING about customers and making things up that NEVER happened! I've know this guy (door man.) for over 4 years and told him the facts and truth. I told him have you ever seen me loud or aggressive? he said no! I told him to look at the cameras. This new redhead bar tender is LYING to you , chasing loyal customers away and has NO place working for Pete or in a customer service career! I told the redhead calmly to her face i will talk to Pete and his niece (manager.) about her behavior and LIES. for that reason she intentionally and maliciously LIED about the interaction. I told him to go look at the video told him where we wher sitting and that she is a liability and not a good fit for Pete's! I saw the ladies sitting next to us when they came accross the street and I asked them if we where telling and they all said NO!. They were blow away by the lIES this angry lying non-*professional redhead All the redheaded bartender was dong was vaping and talking to a griup of men at the corner of the bar as you walk into the indoor section of petes' instead of waitinf on customers read more

This bar is great to chill. Pretty lively but not too crowded. A must visit for those visiting old town Helotes. We didn't get food here but they had a large selection of drinks on tap. They have live music every Friday and Saturday which is nice too. read more

Pete's Place Spirits and More - Stage - Pubs Near Me - Helotes, Texas

great atmosphere fun place to go with friends. Staff was friendly, great service...live music was nice too

Fantastic place!!! Such a cool spot to hangout with friends or family. Not a bad place to bring a date either. The staff was awesome. Very attentive. Not a bunch of bartenders on their phones. Fully engaged staff. Love seeing it. The food was good from the attached place to them but WATCH OUT. They'll charge you for things you didn't order. They bring things to you incorrect or completely forget about what you ordered. Watch your receipt. Although the food is good. The operation they run is haphazard. I would highly recommend anyone go and check the bar out. Go!!! read more

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The atmosphere was very inviting. There were all types of age groups present. We spent most of our time at Pete's Cocktail Bar. The DJ was great. He played a variety of music. Regular cocktails are pricey but you can always visit any one of the three bars. Have a great time!!! read more

idk if the so called "bouncer" was drinking or off something because he would let 2 people in from the line for every 15 people he let cut the line for sending him money or if they knew him. It seemed like he knew the whole town apparently. like can we get someone else to keep him check because I had to talk to the cop and other bouncer and let them know it had been 45 minutes and even they were shocked and let us in. Idk if hes on a power trip but it was so unfair especially because it was freezing out. read more

Such a good vibe, there was a live band playing when I went. I like that there is an older crowd and younger crowd!

Bartenders there obviously do not respect the dead, big fella at the bar seemed to have a huge problem with having to work a little hard on Wednesday night, prob should lay off the Pete's kitchen food then. Said multiple disrespectful things about our friend who passed away, saying he didn't care we were there for him. Multiple disrespectful and rude comments, to entice a reaction then Mr All American bouncer decided to step in. And the owner watched and allowed his bartenders to be completely rude. Also TABC should check this place out notorious under age drinking spot, girl bartenders let there younger friends in all the time, but will try to turn away a truly of age person. Sketchy & rude place. Been a loyal customer for years, but will never be returning after the horrendous actions of there staff and owner yesterday. read more

Came here for dollar beer Tuesdays with a couple of friends! Inside, it seems like a regular bar; a little dark and has some music playing. Outside, there is a huge screen where you can watch sports. Many people were delivering pizza/chicken/etc. which would be perfect if you wanted to watch a special game at a bar with your dollar beer! They had a couple of dollar beer options like hite, miller lite, etc. They seem to have different specials every day. Around 9, they had a DJ playing outside on the stage and it got super loud. My friends had to scream at each other in order to hear what we were saying, but the music was definitely a little more quiet inside. Everyone was having a great time, and I would definitely come here again for more beer! I will say that it gets super busy on Tuesdays, because of the deals. I recommend you to wait in line inside, where there is less of a crowd! read more

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Coolest place in Helotes! Service is amazing! And it's really a cool setup! Don't have to twist my arm! I'm a new regular lol Go check it out! read more

Place was cool. Went on dollar beer night tho, eventually it got so packed it wasn't worth it and we took off. Cheap drinks, not a whole lot of beer on tap but okay can selection. read more

Nice atmosphere and great drink specials. Their patio area with large screen TV is a place I could get used to hanging out at.

Good atmosphere, but the drinks are overpriced. If they were stronger, it would be worth it, but they're not strong enough. Nice big screen TVs and live band on occasion. read more

Terrible customer service for the weddings around them. sexist bouncer wouldn't allow bride in becaide she didn't carry a physical ID but had no problem letting groomsmen who were visibly intoxicated and looked younger than her in without IDing them. read more

DJ : I requested do some music really rude never played what I suggested. Really none is dancing dance floor is empty. Play a variety of music for everyone to enjoy not just the millennials or gen X remember we bring business $$$ to this place also. When you have baby boomers in the mix you definitely need some old time music. Don't dismiss me because I am a baby boomer!! You are good but not that good!!! read more

I simply love it, hanging out with my friend. The drinks was good and the food was delicious. The crowd was electric and the moment was captured! Right Person, Right Time and Right Energy! read more

4 bartenders on an average night and still slow service also very hot inside. Do better. If I could give zero starts I would.

Bartenders are pretty friendly. And the OMG Sounds djs are the life of the party. Food took long but was worth the wait. Very delicious. read more

Pete's Place Spirits and More - Outside seating area with live music - Pubs Near Me - Helotes, Texas

The doorman was way less than friendly... Went here on my birthday and when asked for my ID, I said "it's my birthday!" to which he replied "I don't even know what the date is" instead of a simple Happy Birthday which any other normal, decent person would have... I mean really...you didn't have to be a shit man... read more

Omg, the staff, the kitchen and all the locals that are there are the best!!! If you like drama or fights stay the fuck away!! There is no room for that here. Everyone is there to enjoy their drinks! read more

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Great place to eat and drink. And when say drink I mean beer. Yes beer the good thing is this world.

I've only been here for the $1.25 (after tax?) select HH domestic draught beers on Tuesdays after our group run. Lots of patio seating and parking. The road to the parking lot is rough, so watch your speed. Has a very typical NW side San Antonio atmosphere. IFYKYK. read more

Always a good time! Great atmosphere and friendly folks working. Definitely becoming a favorite spot

Bar staff is every attentive to all. Country music and amazing drinks. It was a little hard to find but Overall was a good experience. read more

Pete's Place Spirits and More - Long Island, blue and red hurricanes with a green tea shot. - Pubs Near Me - Helotes, Texas

Cam in for karaoke at St Pete's, was over charged on drinks when confronted to the bartender and the manager they were rude and apparently had no time to check the cameras and accused us of stealing. It sucked. Do better don't be dicks. read more

Excellent place to have a few drinks and laughs, outside bar area in conjunction with their outdoor video screen made for an quite a football experience! read more

My new favorite dive bar! Their vibe is very low key and chill. I went on a Saturday evening and heard a great reggae cover band. We paid $15 for 4 drinks. Tuesday nights after 7:00, their domestics are only $1! Great spot. read more

Great spot that is very relaxed and chill. Moved here from California seven years ago and am glad to find a local bar to hangout that is also very safe. Never seen any issues there unlike other places I have gone to off the 1604. They have live music and Karaoke on some nights and now a giant screen TV outside for sports. The little kitchen / cafe serving Pete's customers serves the best bar food bar none. Makes this place a complete hangout. read more

Great honky-tonk/dive bar vibe, complete with open air seating at the bar...nice patio area. I give only three stars due to limited and mediocre food choices and a limited draft beer menu. Fun and would go back with a group and sit around one of the fire pit setups this fall on a crisp night! So, yes, the ambiance was the leading positive factor...should be easy to get to a 4+ level with improved food and beer situation! read more