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.

Fun fun fun! This is such a unique place, the drinks are amazing, the service is great. The best…read morepart of everything is the ambiance, great for date night!

they have 2 reel-to-reel tape decks on the wall. really should get them going! seems like happy…read morepeople come here after 11 on fridays. where's the karaoke?

- create your own adventure! - the bartender was perfectly…read moreable to capture our mood and do it again with the second dirnk - they have like every whiskey ever - dark, lovely ambiance - perfect for date night or guy night

This is my go-to spot for an after-dinner nightcap or a relaxed place to meet for drinks and…read moreconversation. The service has consistently been exceptional, and I particularly appreciate their impressive bourbon and whiskey selection. Over the years, I've visited for everything from informal business discussions to evenings spent with close friends. The intimate lighting, softly glowing candlelight, and thoughtfully curated ambiance create a warm and sophisticated atmosphere. Combined with a moderate noise level that allows for comfortable conversation, it's an ideal setting for both meaningful catch-ups and professional engagements.

Best Michelada I've had in town so far and I've been everywhere on everybody's list. You knew it…read morewas going to be authentic when the Offrenda is in the corner. RIP Great outdoor seating as well. Great place on the west side.

Okay, so this is technically my first time leaving a review; even though I've been to Chiflada's…read moreCocktail Bar before. Tucked away on the Westside of downtown, this place is a true hidden gem, nestled in a well-established neighborhood. This past Mother's Day, I stopped by for a Sunday Funday, and wow...what a vibe! The front door was decked out in this festive, colorful "fiesta" style that immediately set the tone. The bar was buzzing with energy, cocktails flowing, close friends laughing, and yes... karaoke in full swing. One of the best surprises of the night? Running into Stephanie behind the bar. She's one of those bartenders who makes everything feel easy and fun. We ordered Mexican Martinis made with top-shelf tequila (Stephanie hyped it up as an award-winning drink and she wasn't wrong!). I also tried the Melon Margarita, which was super refreshing. The space itself has gotten some upgrades since my last visit--both inside and out. They mentioned this was actually one of their last nights open before closing for a two-week remodel. They're adding a garage door to open up the patio to the inside, and I'm already excited to see how that transforms the vibe. Later in the evening, we ended up enjoying a few cigars on the patio/lounge side, which honestly pairs really well with the chill, open-air setup. And I have to give a shoutout to the AMI jukebox; c we chose a solid mix of 80s hits and sophisti-pop. The night ended with karaoke... and here's the wild part: I actually participated. I never do karaoke, but this night? Something about it just clicked. It had been a while since I'd had a night that fun. Can't wait to come back after the remodel. Chiflada's definitely still has that magic.

Recently returned for more drinks and snacks. We invited some friends and took advantage of Happy…read moreHour ($1.50 off drinks). We tried pink flamingo, painkiller, hurricane, rum runner, red stripe. It was crowded due to Bingo night, but we still had a great time. Our friends also loved the eclectic vibe.

Really cool tiki dive bar. Love how they committed to the tiki theme throughout the bar. Drinks…read morewere well made, really enjoyed how they dressed up the drinks like with umbrellas, fruit, and teeny tiny figurines. Also loved the complimentary snacks. Ordering at the bar was easy and fast.

Amazing experience highly recommend very friendly staff and incredibly affordable will be backread more

The bar is a cool place to play darts at. However when we wanted more Miller Lite beer the bar…read moretenders said they couldn't move some boxes in their storage area to get to the beer we wanted.

After talking about how we need to stop in here for months, we finally made it in for a…read moreneighborhood holiday gathering. The space is very cool. It's large and spacious; there are couches and chairs, coffee and side tables, bar seating, and tables with chairs. There's a large room at the front with a table, chairs, and some counter height stools which is where the neighborhood gathering was set up. Needless to say, you have options to get comfy. The bar staff are amazing. They made a delicious NA margarita, and were very attentive and friendly. The playlist was like my liked songs on shuffle. There was nothing I didn't like!

Beautiful and sexy bar with a modern and greenery vibe. The bartender and owners are very nice and…read morefriendly. The drinks are very good! Try the espresso martini, they are awesome!

Nothing bad to say about this place is always a five star one of the best local bars great vibes…read morefantastic. Bartenders always keeps me coming back. From Eddie to Jeremiah, to Nat, to Christine , to Leo and absolutely as well Daniel there's no better place in coming here. It always feels like home. Everyone is very kind. We always have a fantastic evening or if we're watching sports it doesn't matter phenomenal.

Great atmosphere and staff but just know there is no food served here. Wish we would have known…read morethat.

If you're a baller on a budget, then Urban Cocktail is the place for you. They have happy hour…read morespecials every day from 4 pm - 9 pm and all day on Monday's. The place is small, intimate with a nice low light ambiance. The bartenders are well skilled in making craft cocktails or slinging shots. They have a DJ in the later hours and overall, it's a nice place to come relax while not breaking the bank. If you're in the I10 Colonade area, then stop on by for a good drink and chill vibe.

Small, dark, moody. Intimate atmosphere, good music and tasty libations. Service is friendly and…read moreswift. Wonderful neighborhood bar.

I came to this spot with an old friend a few weeks back. It was a spur-of-the-moment thing, so I…read morewasn't particular about where we went. However, this was convenient for my friend as he lives across the street from this place. Now, past the back story and on to the real story... When we came into the bar, the place was empty, with the exception of a few locals. As my friend and I approached the bar, we were greeted warmly by the bartender. I ordered my 'usual' (double Hendricks and tonic) and my friend, his usual (pineapple and vodka). The bartender nailed both of the drinks as it relates to ratio. The music in the place was at a tolerable level, which was great as we could hear ourselves talk without having to yell. The bar itself is dark, which I am sure only enhances the effects of those who tend to wear beer goggles. Aside from the low light, the smell of this place is rather musty and not in a good way. I suppose if one drinks enough, the smell won't bother you. The four-star rating here is warranted for the friendly service, but the dive bar/ karaoke bar could use some freshening up.

I love it here. I always get nicely intoxicated. 10/10 would recommend. They have music, games, and…read morekaraoke. And the bar staff is always more than friendly if you catch my drift. Loves it here'.