The Modernist -- A True Speakeasy Experience in San Antonio…read more If you're in downtown San Antonio, take a break from the River Walk and check out The Modernist. This is a true speakeasy-style lounge that's easy to overlook from the outside--it looks like a regular, unassuming place. But once you step inside, the atmosphere completely changes. The interior is cozy, intimate, and has that hidden-gem feeling you want from a speakeasy. The staff members are incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I had the pleasure of having Adan behind the bar, and this guy knows how to make a good drink! As always, I started with my go-to Old Fashioned. I have to say, it was easily one of my top two Old Fashioneds I've ever had. Then I told Adan to surprise me, and he came up with some kind of peanut butter chocolate martini. Let me just say... it was a true pleasure. Rich, smooth, and absolutely delicious. What I really liked about The Modernist is that it feels like a place the locals actually frequent rather than just another tourist spot. I genuinely had a great time here. If you're visiting San Antonio and find yourself downtown, give The Modernist a try. Step away from the River Walk for a little while--you might just discover your new favorite spot.

My wife and I went to The Modernist after seeing it on social media. There wasn't a drink menu, and…read morewe were told the idea is that you tell the bartender what you like and they make something for you. Her first drink was a lavender-style cocktail and was fine. For her second drink, she told the bartender to surprise her. He gave her a look and asked more than once if she was sure she wanted him to surprise her. Instead of making her an actual cocktail, he poured her what seemed to be a straight, extremely bitter liqueur. The whole interaction felt sarcastic and like he was intentionally messing with her rather than trying to make her something she would enjoy. What bothered me most was the attitude behind it. We weren't being rude, demanding, or causing problems. We were there to have a good time and experience the whole "tell us what you like and we'll make you something" concept. I did call the number listed for the business afterward trying to speak to someone about it. The person who answered said I had the wrong number and didn't know what I was talking about. I got angry during that call and said some things I shouldn't have, and I can admit that. But that doesn't change how disappointing the experience at the bar was. We expected a creative and welcoming experience and instead left feeling like my wife had been mocked. I hope management sees this and addresses it, because the concept of the place is great, but the way we were treated completely ruined it for us

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?

I came here for there Drag Brunch on Saturday!…read more Their show begins at 12:00pm and 3:15pm on their website, but it actually began closer to 1:00 pm. Parking: street parking (free) and paid parking lot parking for about $20. The food was from a local food truck and was just average. Drinks were delicious and cheap. They were even able to make a mocktail for me. The real stars of the show were the drag queens and the service. The people always ensured that we had enough to drink and allowed us to exchange our $20 bill for some $1 bills to give to the drag queens during the show. There was a mix of singing of dancing. Tons of audience participation. VERY VERY instagrammable. It's a memory that I cherish! Also, I can't believe the show is free! So, tip the drag queens well!!!

Such fun!! We stopped by on Saturday afternoon and Kristi Waters immediately started on us while…read morewe were walking up. She is a great entertainer. She gave us a table right in front on their covered patio. Lots of fun people in the crowd. Mostly ladies and not gay. Several birthday gatherings. We came back on Sunday for drag brunch. Fun/great performers. Sunday we kept getting Prosecco served with juices. Such a fun time!!! Bring your dollars for the ladies.

Always on the hunt for new places to eat and drink--and we just discovered the cutest pizza spot on…read moreMcCullough, Barbaro! The cocktails are absolutely heavenly. Such a fun little find...we'll definitely be back!

The ladies at Theory told me it was $2 Aperol for happy hour and that's all it took…read more I took my #1 fan and mainest girl for a Monday night happy hour with some of our friends. First things first: it was crowded af but her homeboy and another fan of mine snagged a prime table. The server came quickly and we got our drink order in and waited...and waited.... Then took our food order, and waited...and waited.... When everything came out, it was delicious and well prepared. Strong drinks, delicious pizza, color me happy. The service was a bit slow, but it's forgiven being how crowded it was. The place oozed fun and we had a reality good time. The vibe was relaxed and fun with no sour faces to be seen. We'll go back, crowded or not, it's worth the trip and my #1 fan and mainest girl loved it as well.

Great vibes, friendly staff, feels very local. Also love that the bar will make just about any…read moredrink you want. It's a small place, but they have a small patio as well!

This is a nice bar tucked into a quiet area. There were times where a lot of people came in, but…read morethe bartenders were excellent. We sat at the bar and customer service was great. Nice and clean and well taken care of. The drinks were great, and I would recommend trying Bar Mon Ami.

Yes, yes, yes. My after spot when we go to the Tobin Center. An easy walk. LOVE the professionalism…read moreand personality of the bartenders. They gave great recommendations. LOVED the flat breads and my espresso martini. Adult grilled cheese with kettle chips were perfect. Vibe is oh so nice for couples, groups, or solo like me.

I really wanted to like this bar. It looked cozy and inviting from the outside. We were greeted by…read morea nice lady that talked too long, took our drink order and then everyone forgot about us. They were not busy and perhaps we should have said something but it took them 30 minutes and 2 different people to finally get our 2 drinks. The drinks were not good and considering we had plan to be somewhere when we finally got our drinks we paid the bill gulped down our not good drinks and left. This bar looks like it can be good but get better employees. If people sit at the bar they want to talk if they sit away from bar let them be. Serve the drinks and go away. The lady that kept talking to us was acting as if she ... Maybe this place will get better.

Driving home on a Friday night and the neon pink light caught my eye. I thought I'd stop in for a…read morenightcap to see if this could qualify as a new neighborhood haunt. Gotta say, I think it will. You walk in through the patio which is a completely different (relaxing) vibe than the bar itself. The music is noticeably different, but nice if you're trying to have an intimate conversation. Walking in, the place is decorated nicely. I'm not sure what the theme is but by the signs exclaiming "t*Ts are awesome" and "girls girls girls" I'm assuming the name is not because Cash Rules Everything Around Me. The bartender was nice and friendly. They have specialty drinks, drink + shot combos, and packaged beers. The drink prices were more than reasonable. Dive bar prices with a very nice ambience. The music was great and spanned decades and genres. I found myself dancing in my seat and enjoying my time. It wasn't very crowded but after scouring their social media they've been open for about a month. I'm anxious to see their late night food menu. I've already made plans with friends to come back and check it out. Five stars for potential. I enjoyed my time there and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others. TL;DR: cheap drinks, fun vibe, spacious and well decorated, classy with affordable drinks that won't break the bank. Fingers crossed on the kitchen, not yet open

Great place to kick it! Great environment and bartenders/staff are great too. Check it outread more

One of my favorites in the St. Mary's strip. THe beer shot combos include mixed house shots which…read moreis great for someone who is not good at straight liquor like me. I enjoy the cucumber shot. There are games outside in the back and plenty of seating. One of our favorite food trucks is parked there regularly!!

Great service bartenders and security are super nice! great atmosphere 2 food trucks they are so…read moregood!! cheap drinks I love it here! Will be returning

Welcome to Olmos Park, Rumors! I'm so glad you're here. :)…read more As a resident of this neighborhood, I was so excited to see our little strip of McCollough open its very own craft cocktail bar (with the absolute CUTEST Andy Warhol inspired decor). I stopped in recently on Saturday to take advantage of their happy hour pricing (from 5-7pm) and try out some of the delicious cocktails they're mixing up here. It wasn't too crowded when my friend and I were there, and Yoli (the head bartender) and Jamie (the man who has an Old Fashion named after him on the cocktail menu) were so sweet and made our experience a blast! All three of the cocktails I enjoyed were expertly crafted, delicious, and incredibly unique with extra flourishes and touches that put them over the top. I've definitely heard the Rumors and can confirm it's true that Rumors is the best kept secret in midtown!

Rumors Mixology Bar first time here a great vibe good music. It's really nice looking inside , was…read moregreeted immediately by the owner with his name and a handshake The service was excellent. The drinks are really good. It's a mixology place so you gotta go with their menu. Vero cool bartenders as well. I highly recommend to drop by have a drink talk with the staff. They are exceptional.

Walked In For A Quick To Go Chocolate Soft Serve On Our Walk And The Manager Displayed Beyond Class…read moreService! Ice Cream Quality Was Amazing! Can't Wait To Finally Dine In!

We visited on a Friday 7/31/2026 evening, arriving around 6:45pm.  Our party started with six…read moreguests and eventually grew to 13 by the end of the night.  The restaurant wasn't very busy when we arrived, and the atmosphere was pleasant.  One positive experience was that the staff accommodated our request for an item that had been removed from the menu.  The manager went out of his way to have it prepared for us, and we truly appreciated that level of customer service.  The food it self was very good. Unfortunately, the service throughout the evening was disappointing.  I don't blame our waitress personally; it was obvious she was responsible for far too many tables.  As a result, we waited an extremely long time for drink refills, whether it was for beer, cocktails, water, or soda. When we requested buckets of beer, they often arrived after a 15 minute wait, and the beers were warm by the time we received them.   The delays became so frustrating that six people in our group left early.  We frequently had to ask the manager for basic items such as condiments, water, and utensils becuase our waitress simply couldn't keep up. Our final bill was $329.08, so we spent a significant amount of money at the restaurnt and expected a much better overall dining experience. To make matters worse, parking created another issue.  The first two hours were supposed to be free by entering the validation code from our receipt.  The code reduced the parking fee to $13, but my credit card was still charged the original amount instead of the discounted rate.  Overall, the food and the manager's willingness to help were the highlights of our visit.  However, the lack of adequate staffing, extremely slow service, and parking issue overshadowed the positives.  Saldly, becuase of this experience, we will most likely not be returning.