We went on a Saturday evening. Live chill music(acoustic). Drinks yummy. Our bartender was awesomeness but I can't member his name ‍ read more

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Little above decent place to gather for drinks and conversation. Bartender was attentive and nice. Happy hour 6-9 old fashioned they are not bad at all just which they use clear ice cube for better presentation but the flavors are there. The place it self is nice there's plenty of seating just don't know about the weekends. It's kind of hidden which is in a way good spirit selection is decent it's not much of big selection but they do have some good ones. Definitely want to come back!! We arrived on a Tuesday and the ambience was nice being that there was a few people I mean I like people but sometimes to much people in a somewhat speak easy place is not good I think y'all know what I mean it just was a good time for conversation and enjoying your drink especially as soon as your glass is empty the bartender ask "want another". Sorry no pics. read more

Caden was excellent. He help me discover something new. I love when a bartender is friendly and easy to talk to. We love to go her before it gets to crowded We plan on going for the live music soon great spot read more

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Drinks were really good! Loved live music and ambiance. Great service and guest service

A friend and I went to The Edison Experiment recently on a Thursday evening for the first time (around 8PM). I was surprised to see there was only a couple other people there so I did ask if they tend to get busy. The bartender explained to us that they get busier post 9PM which is when their live comedy begins on Thursday. The bar itself was casual bar with a bit of an upscale feel which was nice. I liked that it came off as a speakeasy. Truthfully, I didn't even know it was in the shopping center by my house (I moved in 1+ year ago) so it really is a hide away. The bartender, Jasmine, was very friendly and helped us pick our drink from the seasonal menu which was fun. Upon arrival, we ordered a round of our usual drink (deep eddy lime vodka w/ club soda and then also ordered "the spring forward" cocktail from their seasonal menu. The drinks were good. While they do have happy hour until 9PM on Thursday, it only included 4 drinks and made the drinks about $8 which isn't a stellar deal. All in all, this would be a cute spot I could see being good for a date night or another quiet night with friends. read more

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Adam was rude as hell, I hope I never have him as my bartender again. Saw me standing there 10 mins before taking my order, and helping everyone else but me ?? also Made our drinks horribly had to ask to re-make the, then even got more bad attitude. Great Live band is the reason I gave a 1 star . Hire more people friendlier Bartenders. read more

What's not to love? Tucked away in a "strip center" among great restaurants (Blu, Eddie V's and Cover), it's the perfect after dinner drink spot to just chill until you're ready to call it a night. GREAT bartenders who provide excellent service and the best Old Fashioned's in town! Their drinks are so delicious that I barely want to have anything anywhere else! read more

The Edison Experiment - Great place to hang after an event or dinner - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Easily one of the best old fashioned drinks I've experienced in SATX. We ordering doubles and boy did they pack a punch. Super easy to drink though. Atmosphere reminds me of an old bar from prohibition lol. Will definitely be back. read more

I ordered the maple old fashioned, and then the rye old fashioned with cinnamon. Both were mediocre. The rye old fashioned was not a single cube. Bartender was vaping at the bar, which I thought was kind of weird read more

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I came here on a date with my boyfriend because we live trying new drinks. We were not disappointed as there is a large menu with plenty of different drinks to choose from. The venue was extreme cute with nice lighting and cute decorations as well as comfortable couches for sitting. We obliged to sit at the bar and talk for a few hours and were treated very kindly by the bartenders who served us very quickly, answered all of our questions, and carefully attended to all of our needs. I recommend this place to everyone and we cant wait to go back! read more

Young, slow, and poor bartenders. $16 old fashion was the worst i have ever had!! By far!! Friend's cucumber martini was undrinkable! Too bad, good setting & atmosphere. read more

I met up with a friend for a quick drink... ended up staying most of the evening! First the service: our bartender was fast, friendly and attentive to us no matter how busy it got. She made great drink recommendations that tasted amazing as well! What really fit us to stay was the live music! The singer was incredible. She had such a variety of genre everyone was sure to enjoy something! She was also engaging between sets visiting one in one with the audience! I loved the ambience. It has that "speakeasy" kind of vibe to it. I will visit again for sure! read more

My wife had wanted to go check this place out for while now ,but had heard some interesting yet disturbing rumors about this place that they like to hand you a bill let you sign the check and then when you go to check your account you'd find that they'd added an additional 30% well in our case they almost doubled it. I had a 46.00 dollar tab and gave him a 10:00 dollar tip then woke up this morning to find that we were charged 85.00 dollars. So needless to say we won't be going back to this place ever and wouldn't recommend it to anybody unless you like being ripped off, if I could give zero stars I would. Update: as of 8/16/21 my wife checked our account and they went in and tacked on an additional 10.00 dollars bringing it to 95.00$ and change. read more

Love coming here and listing to the live music by Meesha. She's very talented. It's been awhile since I've been here but have to say it's the same ambiance with new bartenders. There's lollipops at the entrance. Only thing the lights should be a little dimmer for a loungey like vibe. read more

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I asked Diego to make me any drink as long as it was refreshing and he made me a delicious cocktail. Not only was the drink good but my friends and I enjoyed the chill vibe and the live music is SO GOOD. Would definitely recommend this place :) read more

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HORRIBLE SERVICE. Arrived on a Saturday around 7pm. Waited way too long to be acknowledged and have someone take our order. The guy that took our order (we later realized was the maintenance guy) was googling the recipe for one of the drinks we ordered. We settled for wine to make it easy on the guy. No wonder there are hardly any patrons there in spite of having life music. Will never be back. 11/23/2024 read more

The Edison Experiment is a classy speak easy with great live music and ambiance. The bartenders are attentive at the bar rail and are willing to work with you when it comes to getting your favorite cocktail. What I appreciate about The Edison Experiment is that its the type of place you'd see downtown but free parking, no extensive driving or walking to get to the location, its just in your backyard if you live on the north side. Prices, portions and drinks are all great. There is awesome vintage furniture to snuggle up on with your date as well as traditional high top bar tables if that suits your style. Their bar rail is very long so there is no shortage of grabbing a seat around the local watering whole as every time I have gone everyone is chatting it up with each other. On some nights there is live music and it is great. Not too loud and they get involved with the crowd. People dance, sing but it doesn't over power your experience so if you still want to sit in the back and chat with your friends, you won't be distracted. However it is not a 5 star experience for a couple of reasons. First, if you want to get a drink you have to go to the bar rail to grab the attention of the only 2-3 bartenders on staff. It can be daunting to compete with other patrons to grab your spot in line. No one will come and check on you or get you another round started. Second, there is no food. Which is fine in that there are plenty of places near by but sometimes you don't want to break the experience your having just to go grab some food so you either eat before or at the end of your evening. But other than these minor gripes, this place is worth experimenting with. read more

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I wish I could give a more accurate rating, but for now it will be 3. We didn't go out of our way to go here, but it was convenient for the time. We waited outside for 15 minutes for this place to open, since we had dinner around the way. The music was blasting T Pain and the like for the entire time, and no one came out to greet us. The doors remained locked. We were seated on the patio. I called the establishment and even checked in. Nada. It wasn't until I was on their Facebook that I saw it says it opens at 7 pm on Saturdays. It would have been nice to know this, so we could have walked over to Bar 3 from the get. Another couple was similarly inconvenienced by the misinformation. Lost business from 4 patrons. read more

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Very quaint and eloquently groovy! The quality of the drinks were but everyone was very nice and the atmosphere was fun!

Great ambiance minus the drunk bald bartender talking about politics. I love the speak easy feel and was surprised there weren't more customers. I soon found out why. We sat at the bar and the bartender was arguing with the only other people in the spot, a couple, on their bill. That was my first red flag. Next I asked for an Irish coffee since I heard that was a specialty here with their espresso machine they keep on sight. The bartender told me he didn't know why people keep talking about this drink since their espresso machine has been broke for some time. Disappointing. The only good part was the coffee martini he recommended and lit on fire. The show was pretty decent and flavor not half bad as a substitute. But things took a turn for the worse when he said he had to cash our bill out in quarters for some reason and that his machine didn't do well with Chase cards. Not sure what he meant and the bill was confusing. He was slurring so I'm sure it had something to do with the shots he admitted to having. Something I recommend to this bartender (if you like tip $) is not bringing up politics or insulting your customers roots. Apparently he doesn't like Scottish people. I take it as a compliment though, because I definitely would not want to be related or liked by this guy. What a wee dick Jakey...as my ancestors would say LOL. read more

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Super cute and intimate bar! Great and unique drink menu! Quick service. I went on a Saturday night to hear Leon Sanchez perform and it was a great turnout . I can't wait to go back again! read more

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Love the evening ambiance. Was taken here on my first date with my fiancé and loved the drinks. Had no Idea it existed before. Great place for a date and/or evening drinks. Lovely furniture around the bar as well. read more

Went here on a Tuesday night, the ambiance was great for a date night and the drinks were made by a super friendly bartender. Great spot for after dinner drinks at one of the nice steakhouses next door, will be coming back soon. read more

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We had a lovely end to our date night hanging out at the Edison. They were jamming some awesome old school R&B and pop radio tunes which made the mood lively. The bar tender was superb and working all by herself but she was knocking orders fast and handled the entire room! She offered and advices drinks on the menu and off. It was time for me to try a very dirty martini for the first time and she said "let's do it". Do you love olives. Why yes , can eat them by the jar! it's now a fav an especially when I get a a little cup of olives on the side. Love this The decor is still stunningly beautiful which I recognize from prior bars that have been in this spot. The live music started at 10 and the guy was pretty good. I love when I can enjoy a good cocktail and music. We will be back! read more

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This is a cool spot I would love to visit more often. One of my friends told me about this place. We were close by so we decided to stop in. I'm glad we did. If you are looking for a bartender, you will not find one here. The staff here are all mixologist. The Edison Experiment is a premium spot for craft cocktails. We had a great time and some days they have live music. read more

Come join us every Saturday, For Caliente Latin Nights, with DjTj playing all your favorites from Bachata, salsa , cumbias and all your Latin favorite tunes. Relaxing atmosphere not your traditional club setting but more sofisticado seating ... bring your friends for a awesome night! read more

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Went here for the first time last week. All the drinks were great. Ambience was nice and good live music Will definitely go back It did take a while to get a drink because they were so busy read more

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This place has Absinthe! Knowledgeable bartenders, amazing drinks, BEST BAR IN TOWN! Come for REAL cocktails! read more

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Superb experience! The tenders know how to mix and create concoctions to inspire and bring you mind alive! This bougie place is more than expected! Have the mixologist my idea of a grey drinks and they pleased the mind and palate! A must visit!! read more

This is a little hide away spot that has a great chill vibe, well crafted cocktails and live music sometimes. Its an intimate kind of place with a speakeasy style about it. We have been going there for years and the bartenders know how to do it all. read more

While out and about on a typical Friday night, my friends and I were looking for something new and exciting. Which is super hard sometimes when you're trying to go bar hopping within the 1604 area. I had heard through the grapevine about this place and wanted to make it a point to check it out. Upon driving into the shopping center it took a moment to find this place as it was nicely nestled towards the back. With the ample amount of parking we were able to park right in front. As I was walking into the bar I genuinely thought I had time travelled through some secret portal and had to gather my senses back together. This is no top 40s, electronic music joint, no my sir, this was old school jazz music with an eclectic vibe. The band was amazing and really created the atmosphere for Edison Experiment (EE). As they were tucked away neatly towards a back corner, there was a makeshift dance area in-between some tables and it was cute to see some couples dancing away. Amongst the dim lighting and low lighted chandeliers, we were able to find some empty spots at the bar. My favorite place to sit in any bar to be honest. We were promptly greeted by the wait staff and told our drink orders would be taken asap. EE is all about the craft cocktails, i promise no Meghan Trainor reference, so this is the chance to try a Moscow Mule, Sazerac, or my favorite Mint Julep. The bartenders/mixologists here know their stuff so don't be afraid to be creative and send them a request. They do an awesome job and know what they're doing. The drink prices for any place that focuses on craft cocktails are average about $8-$10. They also serve a small selection of food items in case you're having "hangry" attacks. If you're wanting to change up your go-to spots then come to Edison Experiment. I'm looking forward to my next visit. read more

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We visited this bar Friday night after dinner and were we pleasantly surprised. It's hidden in a business plaza with regular parking. It has a dim lighting with speakeasy vibe. They were having a promo event for a specific tequila brand that night. The bartenders were pretty busy so at times it was difficult to get a drink. They offer happy hour I believe till 8 pm. They have amazing drinks! I ordered their spicy margarita and it was delicious! They have a espresso/coffee maker. My boyfriend ordered Irish coffee they don't have on the menu but still able to make. We will definitely be back. read more

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I'm really diggin' this spot. As soon as you walk in, you're in a time warp back into the 1920's. From the old fashioned chandeliers, artwork/photos hanging up and traditional furniture, I really enjoyed the ambience. The bartender was very knowledgeable about the HH specials and drinks that were available. They also have a couple of flat screens for viewing sporting events. This establishment doesn't serve food, but there are a few spots in walking distance that you can get your appetite fulfilled and then head over to this one. read more

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Someone tell the guy with the beard who works Wednesday nights to use a Mf jigger. This is a craft cocktail bar, when I order a gold rush I want to see you measure My honey lemon ans bourbon. He also did not know how to make an espresso martini or a mule. No reason for me to come out to a nicer bar and pay the extra money if I'm going to have to get a basic cocktail. Whoever worked nov 3 doesn't understand craft Bartending as opposed to speed Bartending read more

If you're searching for a place that has live music this is the place. They are AMAZING! Very laid back and friendly environment.

Excellent atmosphere. They do live music on Friday nights, so if you are looking to hang out and talk, go early. There are cute couches set up with some high back chairs, so everything was nice and comfy. The drinks were excellent. They had an extremely well stocked bar and they even infuse some of their own liquor. I would recommend the high garden drink! read more

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Nice looking place but the drinks were terrible and way overpriced. The music is off a portable speaker on the bar. The waitress got all pissed at a customer for the way he ordered another drink. Definitely won't ever be back. read more

Brought visitors from the UK because you website shared cocktails were served in light bulb glasses, how cool would that have been!! Not one light bulb glass in sight as they had all been "taken" by previous patrons! SIR/MADAM, update your website OR buy some light bulb glasses! BTW- your waitress on 11/25 was amazing. She deserves 5 stars, you only deserved 3. Let me know when you offer the real deal you share on your website. read more

I love this bar! The bartenders are always very friendly and the ambiance is hard to beat on this side of San Antonio. The bar hosts a great event every once in ah wile that is a spirits throw down. They chose a spirit theme (the most recent has been rum but they have done whiskey and mezcal before). It's a great event where you pay for a ticket and get to taste all the cocktails. I strongly recommend going any time they have it! Happy Hour is decent, fair prices on old fashioneds and some other favorites, not the cheapest i've seen, but decent. They have working women wednesday where there are some great discounts for the ladies. the reason it gets a four is because while the bartenders and staff and the ambiance are great, the menu is a little lacking. It serves well for the area, with some more basic drinks that lean towards the sweeter side and are approachable, but it's not for those seasoned drinkers. If you are wanting great new ground breaking craft cocktails, the staff is always open to try something new, but if you stick to the menu you might be disappointed. read more

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Terrible experience. Edison tacks on some b.s. "house service fee" which wound up being $3 per drink. Made each drink we had come out to $17.08!!! Really? For a few old fashioned's and a Manhattan? I usually tip fat if I had a good experience but I figured that they had already tipped themselves 25-30% for each drink made so I scratched through the tip line. Then these clowns had the audacity to tack on $20 to my CC charges that I DID NOT APPROVE!! Contesting. And never again Edison. I've frequented this place over a year or so, but your approach is all wrong trying to recoup post-COVID closures. Buyer beware!!! read more