Sloans has, on two visits, become our favorite place in Waco to hang out. The bartenders are very friendly and knowledgeable, prices are reasonable, but the atmosphere is the real reason this is one of our favorites. First, they are always playing incredible music and clips from great movies. It's a great volume, very active but not so loud you have to shout. The bartenders are very attentive, sweet, and come to your tables with water, drinks, and goldfish. The drinks are incredibly creative and well crafted. We love Sloanes!! read more

Multiple times we have been there and they have cut us off without reason. None of us were even close to being drunk. It typically happens when there is a line out the door and they are out of tables. It has nothing to do with actual concerns of consumption. read more

This is a great bar for date night or something different. Not like any other bar in Waco. Great drinks and golf fish snacks

Terrible service. Was ignored and dismissed by staff multiple times. Will not be returning.

Awesome and vibrant local bar- Owner Lauren and her staff were friendly and made awesome drinks. The crowd was in a holiday mood and the decor matched the festive vibe. Can't wait to return! read more

Sloane's - Cosmopolitan and Old Fashioned - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Waco, Texas

Sloane's is the cutest place and my new favorite Waco cocktail bar. It's a tiny space, but that makes it intimate and cute. There is a heavy retro vibe with neon signage, old movies being projected on the wall, and old radios scattered on tables. The table is given goldfish crackers upon seating, which is the best thing to ever happen to me. We also always had water glasses without asking. The drinks are super cute and Instagramable if that's your thing. They have unique vintage glasses and metal straws. Even the shots come with cute garnishes. I think the drinks were less pricy than I've seen at other cocktail bars, which I appreciated. Our server, Austin, was the best and anticipated all of our needs. He had great recommendations and was super helpful. I'm not sure if the table side service is just for covid, but it was nice. They close fairly early for a bar, so start at Sloane's! read more

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Loved the vibe and atmosphere. Great service and great drinks. I go there a lot with my friends and we have a great time! All the staff are absolutely a pleasure. read more

Amazing bar, with really good drinks. You can find the most unique and appealing drinks. The staff is lovely, very friendly, and happy to help or simply hold a conversation. read more

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Love Sloane's! Cozy place with a great atmosphere. Maybe I'm easy to win over but my favorite thing are the goldfish they hand out in place of nuts or crackers, whoever thought of that is awesome! Anytime I'm in town we get the girls together for a lovely sit down chat and drinks and we love it! read more

This is the cutest hidden treasure in Waco! If you're one to enjoy high quality, creative cocktails or mocktails in an intimate retro environment, this is the place! Staff is kind and attentive, and the bottomless goldfish is a nice touch read more

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Disappointing Birthday Experience I rarely write reviews, but I felt compelled to share my recent experience at Sloans. My friends and I decided to celebrate my birthday there, expecting a fun night out. Instead, we were met with an unexpected and shocking level of rudeness from the bar staff. As soon as we arrived, the atmosphere felt off. They tried to kick my of age friend out of the bar for not having her ID. Along with this, they profusely pressured us to order drinks. I hope the management addresses this issue because this bar has potential-- but the staff needs to learn a thing or two about kindness and customer service. Until then, I won't be returning. Well I probably will because the vibe rocks but staff needs to step it up in the kindness department. Tori is amazing though, love that bartender. read more

Super cocktails and friendly chill atmosphere. I dig it. The staff is accommodating and friendly. read more

Sloane's - Purple Rain - refreshing! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Waco, Texas

Sloane's is the cutest little cocktail lounge that made me think just for a second that I wished I lived in Waco. Their holiday decor was so darling and the ambiance was perfect for a girls night out. Its dark and intimate while also being fun and interesting. The cocktails weren't insanely expensive and were very good, and strong. I definitely only needed one but hey I saved money! The best part was without a doubt the complimentary goldfish table snack. Im notoriously a bit dramatic but having goldfish on hand while drinking a cocktail changed my life. Definitely will be returning to Sloane's the next time I am in Waco. read more

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Love the vibe here! It was my first time coming to Sloane's and I loved it. It's a small space, but it's cute. Great for a girls night out. I felt so safe & welcomed here. I got a French 75 and the Purple Rain. Both drinks were so good! They freshly squeeze the lemon juice. You can tell they care about the quality of their drinks and the ingredients that go into it. Bartenders were so nice and they gave us goldfish crackers as a snack. read more

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We had the most odd experience at Sloans last night and honestly they have the worst drinks (super sugary). We were a party of 7 (all middle aged people; 45-53 years old). All professionals and business owners. We were there for almost 4 hours and got "cut off" from drinking. We had 3 gentlemen drink 6 (1 ounce whiskey pours) each in a 4 hour period. That is less than 2 drinks (1 ounce pours) per hour. I had 1 and a half drinks in that same 4 hour period (couldn't even finish the second one because honestly it was that bad). 2 ladies had 2 drinks in the 4 hour period and 1 gentleman in our party did not have a drop of alcohol. The waitress told us we were "cut off because she "felt" we had too much to drink already". WHAT?!?! She said we could talk to the owner if we wanted to and we said of course we would like to. The "owner" walked over and I politely asked what the problem was. She was immediately defensive and responded with "my server feels you have had enough to drink and I trust my servers judgement". Not for nothing but the server looked like she was 12 years old and couldn't even answer questions regarding their own drink menu. Yet this "businesswoman" trusted her servers "judgement" that we had too much to drink. Are you kidding me? She went on to say that we were being too loud and she could hear us all the way from the bathroom. First of all, my living room is bigger than this place and if we were too loud, it was because we literally were struggling to hear each other over the music, after all this is a bar, not a library. Terrible service, mediocre drinks, if you are a middle-aged professional/business owner, take your hard earned money somewhere else! This place is a joke! We will never return nor do we recommend this place to anyone. ZERO stars! read more

Love this cute little spot!! The drinks here are fantastic and they even give out a bowl of goldfish with your drinks as well. Definitely a great cocktail bar for some drinks with friends or on a date! read more

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Got turned away because there was "no room". There was an open table they had me wait at as they "spoke to the boss" to come back and tell me there was no room. read more

Super cool atmosphere, saddened to say the staff was abominable. They hovered over the table, and after being seated for no more than 15 minutes requested that we would leave the premises if we weren't planning to order. We were not being disruptive in any way. The hostility that took place was truly unlike anything I have ever experienced at a bar. This was an abhorrent experience. read more

One of our favorite date night spots. Small and intimate. They have seasonal specialties that are always fun to try.

Impeccable vibes, incredible drinks, genuine service. Sloane's is simply the best. Better than all the rest. 80s lyrics, intended.

My first time here was Friday, Sept. 17. I've recently been exploring Waco's options for bars-ain't much it offers. However, this place, this place is a gem. The drinks are fairly priced, the atmosphere is chill but provides a nice ambience (not too loud), the bartenders are epic (Elijah is pretty cool), and they provide complimentary Goldfish! I'd rate this place 8/10 (only for what's next), and definitely recommend it. The only downside is that I came back a week later, twice in the same evening, and it was at max capacity (it's a small room), so my friend and I were turned away both times. However, that just further speaks on its greatness, eh? Anyway, if you're lookin' for a quality bar w/ good service, this is it. read more

The best bar in Waco. Austin and Savannah are fantastic. Great drinks, great atmosphere, you are missing out not coming here.

Sloane's is my comfort place! It's cozy inside and is a good spot to go to during their happy hour(the lighting is so pretty in there at that time w their cool glass corner) and a fun environment at night. They've also been incredibly respectful of covid restrictions and have made Sloane's a safe space to be(even with this whole pandemic going on)! Their drinks are INCREDIBLE. I've tried to make their cocktails at home and it's just never as good as it is there. Their staff is extremely inviting and friendly. They always make sure their customers are taken care of(cocktail recommendations, goldfish as a little snack, and water so you stay hydrated). I highly recommend Sloane's if you're looking for a unique bar to go to in Waco(that makes you feel like you aren't even in Waco). A great date spot and perfect place to grab a drink with some friends. My favorite drink is the Day Off(and the Baby Aspirin for nights I don't feel like drinking alcohol(ps they have a NA menu))! PSS: their bathrooms are the perfect spot for a lil mirror pic read more

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Easily one of the best bars in town. They've got something for everyone, from putting a dessert in a glass to creating a complex and nuanced martini. In spite of the limited bar space, they've come up with some of the most creative cocktails you'll ever lay your eyes on. Additionally, the '80s retro theme serves to make it a unique experience on a night out! read more