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    The Base Line

    4.3 (49 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    THE BASE LINE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Cory M.

    The Pizza!!! You gotta get it!!!! The music!!!!! The best!!! The drinks!!! The people!!! Shelby got body!!! I love it here!!! Lol!!!!

    Sam H.

    Found this place by chance and it's off the beaten path. First of all. I knew nothing about this bar but apparently I know more than ever now. It's out of the way but trust me it's so worth it. The drinks are on point and Heather is a GEM. I've been here a few times and every single time I'm glad I came. If your looking for a place you can unwind and relax with a stiff drink. This. Is. Your. Place. I read the other reviews and trust me. You won't regret it. It's perfect. Unwind. Sit back and relax. You will make this go to place.

    Phillip M.

    What can I say this place is a refreshing local bar that reminds me of neighborhood bars you see on TV. The owner Heather is a crazy fun experienced bartender with a hell of a memory. If you sit at the bar for a while you will be surprised how many people she knows by name. Her staff is friendly and treats you as a friend of the family. Oh and the prices are Update: Come see Tessa, you can't miss her. She's a cute ginger.

    Ice cold draft beer ... Yum! ... With a Blacktooth shot in honor of Dimebag Darrell Abbott's (Pantera) death 12 years last night 12/08/16
    Carol I.

    The Recovery Room is a local neighborhood hang out not far from Ft. Sam on the edge of Terrell Hills next door to Aloha Kitchen. I've stopped in a couple of times and the staff has always been super friendly. If the owner, Heather, is around, she'll stop by to chat you up, welcome you to the bar, and buy you a drink... How cool is that? The draft beer is ice cold... so I'm a huge fan!!! Check in to Yelp or Facebook... and get a FREE drink!

    Am drinking the best fresh margarita by the talented & beautiful Corie (my favorite bartender) her at Base Line. Come get one if you can.
    Travis C.

    Hands down the best bartenders and patrons in town! Love this place. Come down if you have the chance, you won't regret it!

    A promising bar that's been featured on Bar Rescue, it falls very short of the expectations. The DJ. Let's start here. All he plays is hip-hop from the early 2000s. He tries to mix and cross fade but he can't match the beat so every time he does, it's an absolute train wreck. The bar has a sign that says "best pizza in town" so I thought I'd order something to eat. The only have frozen Walmart pizza, and a countertop pizza oven. And all the had was a margarita pizza. So I ordered dominoes and had it delivered. I be honest, they don't need a DJ at all. They have a TouchTunes mounted on the wall and would do better running that on WiFi so customers could pay to play music, allowing the bar tender to control the volume. . It's a dimly lit bar, and he has the most obnoxious lights flashing, and two speakers on stands. The bar staff is extremely pleasant and very kind to the customers. The atmosphere is a mix of older/senior adult Hispanic couples, and obnoxiously young army personnel ( mostly officers here for BOLC at Ft Sam). People are extremely loud trying to talk over the music. It's very hard to communicate even across the bar at the pool tables. There is a variety of bar games: pool, shuffle board, darts, giant connect 4.

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    9 months ago

    Fast service, good drinks and nice bartenders. I heard someone confirm the beer was icy cold.

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    10 months ago

    Cool bar! Very authentic. Staff friendly. Affordable prices and good options of drinks.

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    3 years ago

    The service was great, bar was clean, and a good mix of people all around! Shelby was a great bartender! We will be back.

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    Horrible place...go somewhere else!!! Disgusting. Food was awful and no one was able to hear because of the horrible music,

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    8 years ago

    Super welcoming, great drinks and fun atmosphere. Karen was a great conversationalist and bartender 10/10 on a Monday or weekend outing.

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    9 years ago

    Heather is a bad ass, great friendly spot to grab a cold drink. Digital Jukebox pretty much turns the place into a giant drunk sing along.

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    9 years ago

    I really like this place, you can enjoy it with your friends. You enjoy the karaoke, the bar tender two very nice.

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    11 years ago

    Awesome neighborhood bar! Love the vibe. Great pizza and drink specials. Thanks, Heather, for helping us recover from a long day!

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    10 years ago

    Great bar. Friendly staff, great drink specials and a fun environment. I would definitely recommend this place.

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    11 years ago

    Great bar....fantastic owner...friendly service. Never ending happy hour for veterans.

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    Slow Ride - Beer and shot combos

    Slow Ride

    4.8(6 reviews)
    2.3 miGovernment Hill

    You know the night before a holiday urge to go get a drink in your hometown feel? I know it and I…read morewas super excited to see Slow Ride come up as an option for me and my sister to pop in and catch up over some drinks. Parking along the street is free (along the fence line of Sam Houston) and was not an issue even for a holiday. There is a paid parking lot that is secure and available too so note that if ever you have an issue finding a good spot. Walking into Slow Ride is like walking into your tio's (uncle) or a grandpa's cool, 70's/80;s vibey, and home-y bar. This is the kind of spot where every picture you take of yourself, or your friends, will look like you took it in the 80's! This is not a bad thing either. Seriously. It IS A VIBE here! Cushy seats at the bar was my favorite spot to hang out while we had some cold beers and a shot to go alongside it too. They have beer and shot combos here around $8. You get plenty of choices on beer and liquor of choice. I opted for a tallboy Lonestar and a small shot of the Mexican Candy. My sister got a Live Oak Hefe in a can (she likes Blue Moon so this was the closest thing to it and she liked it!) and later a Shiner in a bottle. I also decided to close out with a daiquiri that was super delicious and offered in nice glassware. Patio out in the back is spacious and a great spot to hang out with a group of friends. The back space is taken care of and has a modern look to it out there. I can see it being a nice vibe outside on a pretty day too. Jukebox is legit! All great music selections from all genres on CDs and pretty cheap too to play 5-8 songs. The artwork around here is worth a look around too. I love all the unique Garfield toys surrounding the bar area too. All of the back bar is so great with the wooden shelving and lighting too. You can see many honorable nods to those who currently or have served. It's a great thing to see especially so close to Sam Houston. One thing I have a pet peeve on is any service bar who has to keep my card on file. I am the worst person who won't remember so I have to be extra careful when bars keep my card. I usually walk and don't mind paying the 20+% tab walk fee but I do want my card back so I have to get everyone who is with me to remind me to go get it. That's why I am giving it 4 stars. I am looking forward to coming back in the future and bringing some more family and friends, though. This spot is so nostalgic and their social is super active and will promote DJs and sets happening that week and into the weekend. Go check them out and play some pool. You're gonna feel like you are in a Matthew McConaughey movie when you do. Tell me I am wrong!!!

    Rock n Roll Dive Bar!…read more Located in Government Hill historic district, across from Fort Sam Houston, formally Betty's Battalion that was here for years and years. Just outside of downtown and only a few blocks from Pearl. Love the crescent booths! Great jukebox! Whole vibe is cool and chill. Great place to meet friends, and hang out. We chatted with co-owner Nathan and had an enjoyable evening. They just open a couple of months ago... We will definitely be back!

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    Wild Barley Kitchen and Brewery - Seta Y Jamon

    Wild Barley Kitchen and Brewery

    4.6(234 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    Finally got in to try Wild Barley after seeing in on a Guy Fieri 'Diners and Dives' show. Very much…read moreworth the visit. Service was prompt, and the ambiance is a funky cross between a bakery and a diner. Parking is easy in their private lot. I first tried their 'Texas Style' pastrami Reuben sandwich. This is smoked pastrami brisket, served with on their house-made marbled rye and topped with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and garlic aioli. Quite a bit different than a NYC-style sandwich. The aioli instead of dressing, thicker slices, etc etc. But wow, did it taste good. It's as if a pastrami Reuben and a sliced smoked brisket sandwich had a love child who inherited the best from each parent. I also tried their salmon gravlax on an 'everything' bagel. This bagel was baked in-house, topped with the cured salmon, cream cheese, tomato, red onion, capers, and a sprig of dill. Rustic, beautiful, and delicious. Definite recommend! This place scores a 5 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK having a nosh here with Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either.

    I have given alot of thought on how I want to rate this establishment, and ultimately settled on 4…read morestars, which may be a little unfair. I think the reason I didnt "love" the pizza is because its so different with the sourdough base and not what i am used to. I would like to return and try a sandwich or something else on the menu. Service was fast and friendly, and the place was clean and welcoming. My main reason for trying out wild barley was because they have sour beers, it wasnt the best sour beer i have ever had, but i have noticed in Texas the sour beers have a strange taste to them that i cant quite put my finger on. Overall though it was refreshing and cold. my husband really enjoyed the cider. We will be back and i hope after trying something different on the menu to change my review to 5 stars,

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    Cullum's Attagirl - Boneless Chicken And Waffles

    Cullum's Attagirl

    4.1(631 reviews)
    3.0 miTobin Hill
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    Cullum's Attagirl didn't just hit--it crushed…read more Tucked just off S St Mary's, this spot nails that country-store nostalgia with a clean, modern kitchen vibe. Super casual, no pretentiousness just serious flavor. Let's talk wings... because yeah, this is where your wing obsession levels up. These aren't your typical pieces the drum and wing come together, and they're loaded. Pro tip: cap it at 3 pairs unless you're ready for a full-on food coma. Price might feel mid-to-high, but one bite and you'll forget you even cared. Deviled eggs? Just order them. One or two... and you'll get it. And the J.A.C. Burger messy, bold, and absolutely worth it. The kind of burger you don't even try to keep clean. Shoutout to Irissa for being an elite host dialed in recommendations both visits. That kind of consistency matters. Yeah... we're already planning round three.

    Came here for a weekday lunch & it was such a nice spot! The restaurant is very cute & has lots of…read morenatural light, spacious room, & pleasant atmosphere. We sat at the counter & watched the chefs cook! We got suggestions from the staff, which was very helpful. The donuts came out right away, they were good but a little crispy. The rest of our food followed shortly. Everything was delicious! The potatoes had the perfect crisp & seasoning! Burger was very flavorful. Easily will be coming back & also will try Cullum's Attaboy!

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    Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery - House Burger

    Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery

    4.1(1.8k reviews)
    3.2 miTobin Hill
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    We had a fantastic birthday lunch at Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery. This ended up being the…read moreperfect final stop on my San Antonio birthday restaurant tour. Everything came out quickly, the service was smooth, and the whole menu felt approachable. I enjoyed the crawfish roll, which is a really nice alternative to the crab roll. Almost every time I see crawfish that's been peeled be someone else on a menu, I get pretty excited. Anyway, it served with the made-in-house hot sauce mixed with the drawn butter. Yummy. The fries were especially good, and dessert really surprised us. The carrot cake is very mild on the spice side, which actually let the textures shine, especially the brittle on top. It was incredibly light, crunchy, and honestly the best part of the dessert. We also appreciated how efficient everything was. We had a relaxed lunch, never felt rushed, and still managed to be in and out within about an hour and a half. Overall, a great experience and a great choice to eat here based on the efficiency and menu options for the pickier people in our group,

    Had the opportunity to have a meal in their Silo seating area. Awesome ambiance and very cool to…read moresit in such a historic space. Family-style meal for our event, but this only made the interaction that much better. Their famous fried chicken was fab (probably that pickle brine) and the tenderloin melted in my mouth. Leave room for the bread pudding or take it to go. Finally, and most importantly to me, their beer offering is top notch. Their in house brews were delicious and paired well with the meal. Emily was a fantastic server and knowledgeable about the food, drinks, the restaurant, and the historic area of the Pearl. She made the meal even more enjoyable than it already was.

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