Rd Hidden is one of my preferred destinations - whether meeting a close friend or enjoying a solo visit - to unwind with a well-deserved beverage while catching up on personal finances. On a recent visit, a best friend reserved a spot for us, and we ended up staying for an extended, thoroughly enjoyable time. Special thanks to Parker for the attentive service. Thanks, Parker, you are amazing. This remains one of my top hidden gems. read more

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it's closed when the barn door closed around it... mid July.. too bad.. and i'll miss the rolls

Enjoyed my visit to the RD Speakeasy. It wasn't easy to find, but was worth the search! After I made the reservation online, I got the confirmation but not the password. So on the way, I texted and requested the password. After a brief search and knocking on several doors, I realized the entrance is behind the restaurant in its own small parking lot. Look for the green light and avoid searching around like a weirdo, like me lol. Once inside, I found the interior is cozy with seating for couples, small groups and bar seating. We asked the mixologist to put his own spin on old fashions and he delivered. I'm addicted to the spicy cinnamon version that he created! The quail pops were a nice little appetizer although they could have used a bit more seasoning. I think the drink and app prices were very reasonable. Service was laid back and friendly. My only reco would be to maybe put a bit more thought into the vintage decor and secret restroom. The restroom lock was hard to figure out, especially after a drink or two lol. Overall this Speakeasy is a great spot to add a bit of intrigue to your evening. read more

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This place is sick! Super lowkey speakeasy that you genuinely have to make a reservation for. We tried to walk in without one but did not have the "password" required at the door, so we had to join the waitlist. Luckily the host texted us and said he had some openings so we got lucky and came back and got an area for 4 people. The vibe and scenery inside are perfect, they really make you feel like you are in a speakeasy. It is limited seating so you feel special to be there. Our server was super friendly, cool, and chatted with us helping us choose drinks and talking about local spots to hang out at afterwards. The drinks were amazing! We will definitely be returning to this super cool place. Definitely the coolest speakeasy I have been to so far. read more

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Great atmosphere! Place was a bit difficult to find. Staff was very knowledgeable and friendly.

This is the coolest chill spot to be with your date. You make a reservation, get a secret code word, and you get your own spot for a few hours. Uninterrupted, charcuterie board was phenomenal. The drinks, the style, vibe and service was amazing! read more

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Ambience is gorgeous. You would not expect this to be attached to the steakhouse. Craft drinks are good. Service is excellent. There is a time limit due to space. When I went we had to text for a reservation. Not sure if that is still the case. read more

RD Speakeasy is easily the best cocktail bar in San Antonio. Although it is unmarked from the outside and sits in the same building as an older diner-style restaurant, it excels at maintaining its own identity. The inside is extremely charming, offering laid-back chill vibes, comfortable seating, eclectic style, eccentric knickknacks, a bathroom concealed by a hidden bookshelf, and more. The cocktails are excellent. They are crafted with care, curiosity, and passion and are changed often to reflect seasonality. Ingredients are fresh and made in house as much as possible. If you want to enjoy a chill night out and some delicious cocktails (and a few tasty snacks), absolutely consider RD. read more

A true speakeasy. Come here to be transported to the back lounge of the famed, Barn Door steakhouse. Seriously. You make a reservation online and are given a code word. Upon arrival, you are asked for the code word. No code word, no entry. Once there, the spot is dimly lit. Perfect for a date. My gf and I enjoyed our time there and had an interesting assortment of cocktails with distinct ingredients. There is a finger food/snack menu. If you want a real meal, walk around the front :) This is the best cocktail speakeasy experience in town. The pair of bartenders know what they're doing. Come give it a try! read more

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The drinks were great. It was a quick visit due to having a show to get to but the service was great! The vibe/ambiance is perfect if you're trying to have a good date night read more

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Everyone should go Atleast once. The vibe is amazing with the servers. They def know their drinks and how to make whatever suits your pallet. They do private events, and whatever you need to host your party. They even have large eating enough for 8-10 people in your party. Please go visit this speakeasy. Make reservations in advance. read more

It's a really cool and chill hidden gem, the way to enter the bar is unique and fun, staff is super friendly and I really enjoyed the ambiance of the place. read more

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Very small space and definitely requires a reservation. Service was attentive and friendly. Did not like that in some spaces you could see the diners of the restaurant. Cocktails were very delicious read more

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Parker makes great cocktails! Ask for any classic and you'l have a tasty drink. But ask for Parker's variation on your favorites classic, and you'll discover a new favorite! The ambiance is quiet and intimate. The small food menu is perfect for noshing. Try the pretzel! The bathroom entrance is well hidden, like you're walking into a secret lair. read more

We loved it. The drinks were superb!! It's small and you need a password to get in! They played great music. Will definitely go back!

Cozy speakeasy with excellent cocktails. The bartenders were great and pleasant to talk to and ask about drink recommendations. Highly recommend for couples or small groups. Not made for large parties unless you can reserve the whole space. read more

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Oh man, where do I start. This place was such a wonderful little vibe! They bring out complimentary drinks (I didn't ask what it was but lawdddd was it good!) They have like 3 appetizer choices, and I believe 8-9 drinks on their menu, but honestly you probably could have asked them to make something else and they would have done just as amazing. The drinks were different but amazing! All in all, this was a great little intimate spot to go to, the bartenders were absolutely lovely and I will %1,000,000 be back! read more

Really cool. Music was on point to set the vibe. The drinks were good but the prices were too high for what I think is warranted for the actual space and such. I saw families through the window eating dinner with their kids. Not that there's anything wrong with that! It just doesn't equate the cost of the $14-$16 dollar drink IMO. I just moved back from SF and Silicon Valley area and felt it was those kinda prices but not fully warranted. Cool place. Just adjust the prices some. My humble opinion. ‍ read more

We had a book club meeting here. Our book featured a speak easy so we thought this would be a perfect place. It was! The owner? /bartender? Treated us with a sample of a featured cocktail. It was dark and intimate with a nice sitting area for ten of us. Their creative cocktails and bites were fun and delicious. I want to go back! read more

We went here last night for my boyfriend's birthday and I truly enjoyed myself . The drinks were good and we loved the setting . And they staff was so nice and provided get service . read more

Absolutely loved this place. Great bartenders with drinks you don't find other places. Quiet, relaxing date night. We'll be back over and over again. read more

Great little spot (if you're lucky enough to get in)! Definitely recommend!! Best way is to text ahead. read more

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I was invited to a friend's birthday party here. We were emailed instructions and had to follow them to the tee. For one, the time limit is absolute. As far as drinks go I can't recall the menu but they were very good and our server was very friendly and knowledgeable. They're connected to the Barn Door restaurant and offer a food menu. All in all it is a great experience and I recommend trying it. Good for small intimate gatherings and date nights. read more

Perfect place to bring a date or friends....clean, comfortable, and not too loud or crowded. Drinks are amazing, order off the menu or ask the bartenders to make you something based on your favorite spirit. Open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, reservation only. Just visit their website and click on the Reservations button, available dates and time slots will pop up. Located on the side of The Barn Door Steakhouse, look for the green light. read more

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This place did not disappoint! Loved the concept, and the staff truly aimed to please. I found out about this place through a Facebook group, and it was easy to navigate. The only way to get a spot is by online reservation or phone. You will reserve the spot with your debit/credit card, and they will email you with instructions and password. Once we arrived, it was quite the experience. Nice atmosphere, intimate setting, and the mixologist are amazing. My Tom Collins was delicious and clean. The signature drink for the night was strong and mighty...loved every bit of it! Will definitely be back! Loved the two-way mirror and bookcase door for th3 bathroom. I would eat first before arriving. The appetizers were not filling. read more

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Super cute place! I'm not sure if the AC was out but it was really hot in there. Other than that super cool.

What a spectacular place. I came here on a surprise date during the weekday and it was so cool. I decided since this is a speakeasy I don't want to really give all the secrets away. But I will say if you are on the fence about this place- do not be! Definitely GO! I know you'll have to call and reserve ahead as it has limited availability. It's worth the extra effort to get in. You'll enjoy the atmosphere and drinks. read more

Best mojito we've ever had and the jack rose was amazing too. The whole atmosphere and experience is fabulous. Everyone already said all the good things so I won't repeat but we were on vacation and wished we could pick this place up and bring it home with us. read more

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What a gem! Text this place and reserve your spot. When you walk in, you are greeted by a pleasant host, nice cocktail, and small bite. It's a quaint environment where they have really done a great job sticking to the prohibition theme. Look for the green light that signals the entrance door. The mixologists are great at taking recommendations and concocting the perfect drink. If you want a low-key night out where you can still carry a conversation with the person across the table, this is your place! read more

So quaint, so cool and felt extremely exclusive! The drinks were to die for...strong, but delicious! I absolutely loved the cozy vibe here and Jose' was a real sweetheart (very attentive during our visit). read more

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What a cool spot! Unassumingly tucked behind a steakhouse is a pretty legit speakeasy. No signage or windows, peephole at the door, passwords to enter, bookshelves for doors/one way glass, etc. It's tiny (maybe 25-30 seats) so it's very intimate and perfect for a date night. Only about 4 seats at the bar; the rest are lounge chairs/booths/a high top. They've got extremely knowledgeable and proficient bartenders (probably some of the best I've encountered outside of Vegas) that'll make anything you could possibly think of or just go off of the flavor profile you describe. Want a craft cocktail that hasn't been on most menus in 80 years? Done. Want something and just throw out "I like herbal, savory, sweet" or whatever? Done. Seriously, hats off to those gents. I didn't try the food but it looked like small snacks (hot pretzels and whatnot) so I can't comment on that, but it looked pretty good. If you want to visit, you've got to text them for reservations; I was pleasantly surprised how serious the whole password thing was. This isn't a neighborhood bar you pop into and down a beer/wings watching Sports Center, it's an event. I was in the area right around opening (5pm) and texted; luckily they had an open seat at the bar and were quick to reply. Number is on the website. I wish I'd taken photos to post, but I didn't think about it at the time. I'll certainly be back and will update with pics whenever that is. Look for the green light over the door to guide you so you don't walk around the building like an idiot like me. read more

Tucked behind The Barn Door restaurant, adorned by nothing more than a green lantern above the door, RD doesn't look like much from the outside. Step inside however and you will be transported to a lounge from another era, finding yourself surrounded by numerous velvet sofas, low tables and art deco lamps. A large and fabulous chandelier hangs in the middle of the room. The staff is welcoming and always ready for your next cocktail order. My husband and I discovered RD after being invited through a friend to their soft opening last Friday. In my experience, soft openings can be a hit or miss so we were a bit worried initially, but it turned out to be a wonderful evening that I would qualify without hesitation as a success. The owner was present and making sure all the guests were having a good time, too. We got to meet with locals and socialized abundantly. While we could tell that they are still building their bar (some types of liquors and spirits were missing), all the drinks we ordered were all very good and the bartenders were very accomodating! We had a great time and will be recommending this place! read more

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Where to start? My husband surprised me with a date night here and I almost killed him when we drove up. Looked like he was taking me to wash dishes at the restaurant. Then we knocked on this unassuming door, gave a password and entered into another era. The decor is straight out of the 20's, Beautiful. Bathroom is hidden behind a bookcase and you can see the restaurant through a two way mirror. The drinks were outstanding. I merely gave a flavor profile to the bartender and he nailed it. Can't wait to go back. read more

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It's time to get out SA and support your local cocktail lounges. They are fun and filled with nostalgia. RD does not disappoint. RD means different things to different people. Red Barn, Really Drunk, or as I like to say; the Real Deal. It's a true speak easy right here in our town. You'll text to get your reservation and password to enter. It's fun. Once inside you'll be able to have a snack to get your pallet ready. They even give you a mini cocktail to get your cocktail adventure started. Everyone is so attentive and friendly. You'll feel right at home like a Patsy Cline song. We started with the Aviation cocktail. It was a perfect specimen of the classic. Presentation was on point. They even have some snacks on the menu if you need a little nosh. The decor is so warm and inviting. It will take you back so you can cozy up with family or friends and fall into some good times. The actual bar is from 1927 and came from Ohio. Be sure to check it out. The fireplace is from NOLA and it's charm is lit. There is so much more to experience here so do yourself a favor and get in here. read more

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Ambiance, service and drinks were absolutely the best. Please click the website button to make a reservation-yelp doesn't say one is required..You will need one. read more

Super cute, unique and cozy. Service was enjoyable but not stuffy. Drinks were well done. We will be back! Tip - The entrance is on the back side of the building of the Barn Door Restaurant. read more

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This place is really nice I love it I highly recommend the drinks is awesome the owners is always friendly it's a nice place to chill the spot is not that big so you have to make reservations read more

Very cool place! Everyone is very nice. And the drinks were awesome! I highly recommend this cool place.

We went on New Year's Eve for the first time ever. There was apparently a large group ahead of us so it took quite a while to be let in and get seated, but once we were the night went smoothly. The place is small but cozy, and the staff were attentive. The drinks were phenomenal. I'd like to go back again on a weeknight to relax with someone special and a fantastic cocktail. Kitchen was closed before we arrived so eat ahead of time or go early. read more

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All the yes's, this place was so cool! The service was great & they were very informative on the drinks. We also ordered the shrimp corn dogs! this was a fun spot to find. Will definitely be back. read more

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