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    Rock and Rye

    4.3 (209 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    ROCK AND RYE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
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    David C.

    Excellent craft cocktails. High-end cocktails made with top notch ingredients. This place has a large menu with sometime for everyone.

    Sunday Tiki Cocktail !!
    joseph b.

    First time I caught the live music and it was outstanding! Thought I was at The Bluenote for a New York Minute I continue to educate my palate with hot bourbons but the cocktail prowess of David , Nathan , Dominic , Dalton , Bebe , Victoria - Incredible Cucumber vodka , cocktails and a tiki will not disappoint you Don and Stephanie always the perfect hosts !! Hospitality is always top notch. Still Austin Tanager is what I had and the results were excellent!

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    Chelley C.

    One of the reasons we're coming back to San Antonio! The atmosphere is wonderful. Clean bar and excellent drinks! Bibi, David, and Lance made us feel at home. Plus the whiskey sour made by David was soooo good! Thank you for a wonderful experience!

    I used to bartend in dive bars--good times, but nothing like what these mixologists are doing here. The craft, the creativity, the precision... it's on another level. I've had the pleasure of meeting several of the bartenders (BB, David, Dominic, Spencer, and Jorge), and they're not only incredibly skilled but genuinely awesome people. True professionals all around. I'm still learning everyone's names, but every visit just reinforces how great this team is. I don't leave reviews often, but this place absolutely deserves one. After more than 30 years in the service industry and countless visits to restaurants and bars, it takes a lot to impress me--and this spot does it every single time. The drinks are exceptional, the service is consistently fantastic, and the knowledge behind the bar is top-tier. I highly recommend stopping in and trying their spectacular creations. You won't be disappointed.

    Jacob M.

    One of my favorite places to be and last night was the perfect crowd not to busy and not to quiet even had a live jazz band which the music was not to bad. Bartenders are quick to take your order and you're always noticed by them so you're not just standing there feeling awkward. For us older guys or ladies ask for reading lamp since the spirit and cocktail book can be pretty hard to read since the lighting can be little dim. They have just about every type of spirit your palate enjoys and can afford as well as some very expensive ones. Crowd has always been good,on weekdays it's more of mature crowd mix with little bit of young people and weekends can feel little bit of college night or hipster atmosphere but nonetheless still cool crowd. I am always take care of my bartenders by always tipping them and you be surprised they'll remember you and always give a more extra pour. Wink Wink. There's Beer on draft and selective beer bottles don't know what they are I rarely drink beer there....oh they have a outdoor patio so you can purchase cigars in the lounge and smoke in the patio or bring your own and the seating inside is really nice. See y'all there! Cheers!!!

    There's some fucking kid in this bar that makes the most unbelievable drinks, fantastic customer service, but he likes Tottenham, so that's just automatically makes the worst human on the planet, but his drinks are amazing. And the vibe here is great. Phhukk Tottenham GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED

    Valeria P.

    I asked David for a cocktail with green Chartreuse, and he absolutely nailed it. He knew exactly how to balance the flavors and created something unique and delicious. Super attentive, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what he does. Highly recommend!

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    Laci M.

    Service is always excellent and drinks are amazing! David did a great job with recommendations!

    Beautiful bar and great selection. Wonderful service as well.
    Holly S.

    This is my second time at Rock and Rye and, it just keeps getting better and better. I came with a friend and was unsure what I wanted as it's a specialty cocktail joint that steers clear of the usual rum and coke and evolves into a work of art in the liquid form. We ended up with Alex and he asked me a few questions and quickly guessed right on point for what I was looking for. He ended up serving me a Tater Swift...(secret menu item) and it was perfect! It was a sweet potato,coffee and nutmeg creamy type concoction that made my taste buds do a backflip. They also have a great selection of mocktails for the non drinkers like my friend. My friend ended up with a Strawberry delight and was very satisfied with this refreshing concoction. All of the employees here gave top knotch friendly service, and I enjoyed the environment. The bar was spacious and chairs were comfortable. They have a beautiful selection and array of bottles going to the ceiling. I noticed some cuties and pops mingled in there like my boy Grogu (baby Yoda). This place has gone way above my expectations, and I hope to return soon to try some food items. I noticed several sandwiches that caught my eye. Rock and Rye will rock your world! Definitely give them a try.

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    Love the experience here every time . Nice drinks and great service with quality drinks every time.

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    Great space, amazing cocktails! David, our bartender, was knowledgeable and helpful. Definitely a Speakeasy feel!

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    Spencer was incredible and made awesome drinks and treated us with such kindness! 10/10 service

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    Service and drinks are top tier! Ambiance is great, band was great, will definitely come back.

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