The food is consistently good and fresh and comes out quick even when it's super busy. Even for being a popular spot, everything is pretty affordable and there are multiple places to get drinks. Huge screens and volume is always loud enough. They have PLENTY of seating but of course during super busy events it's a popular spot so get here early if you're set on sitting. They have a playground for kids and dogs are welcome so it's very laid back and chill for the whole family. I just wish they would replace the tables and chairs that are rusty and get iron stains on everything lol but small thing for a great place. read more

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The Friendly Spot was a cool place to come and hang out with family and friends while visiting San Antonio. I liked that they have plenty of seating, different stations to order drinks and food and a nice playground for the kids. They had a full bar, a nice selection of beers and lots of other things. It looks like they have events here, unfortunately we were there earlier in the day. We had a really nice time here and the service was great by all of the bartenders that serviced us. I would definitely come here again if ever back in S.A. read more

Such a nice place to kick it! Dog friendly which is extremely cool. It has a little park/play area for the kiddos which is also extremely cool! Every person that works here is extremely nice and honestly refreshing to talk to. The beers were PHENOMENAL and the bar foods were pretty good! We got the Fries, Mahi Mahi tacos, chips and salsa, and BBQ boneless chicken. Fries were so well cooked! Mahi Mahi tacos *chefs freaking KISS* Chips and salsa were great Boneless chicken left more to be desired, but honestly after 3-4 beers, I just need something to soak it all up Overall I'd give this spot an easy 9.5/10 and we will for sure be back! This spot has a TON of potential and I'm excited to become a regular! read more

The Friendly Spot - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I've never really eaten anything here besides the fries but today my husband and I were in the mood for burgers while we were downtown and this is the only place that we could go without having to pay $25 for parking. The service was great, they were very accommodating and everything came out super hot and fresh. The burger was delicious with nice crispy edges, and the bun was hot fresh and toasted. I love how the cheese was melted, nothing worse than a cheeseburger with a solid piece of cheese. My fried mushrooms were excellent, definitely had to let them sit for a minute because the first one burned my mouth, but I was so hungry. I was ready to eat. They have a great outdoor seating area with big screen TVs to watch sports and a big playground for the kids to wear themselves out. The only thing I'm not crazy about is how rusty things are, I have a weird thing with rust so if you are not a fan of rusty chairs and tables maybe bring a blanket? read more

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Not particularly friendly-one sullen bartender took our order. Food was slow coming out, and then the two burgers we ordered were so charred with black, they were crunchy! We had already paid and waited, so didn't bother to complain. Just ate our fries and what was edible in the middle of the burgers and left. read more

The Friendly Spot - Crunchy, charred burger - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Friendly Spot is well...Friendly! Great outdoor spot to hang out and have a beverage or two while the doggos relax or the kids play on the slide. The margs are very good and they have an excellent selection of beers. The service is surprisingly fast and helpful. Overall the menu is limited but that is expected and they still have enough options to find something yummy to eat. I always suggest the fries and buffalo wings read more

The Friendly Spot - Buffalo Wings - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Cool outdoor spot, tons of tables and several huge TVs. You scan a QR code to order and they bring things to your table. Pretty straightforward bar food, but everything was really good. We were in town for a trade show and had a decent size party, people got wings, sandwiches, burgers, chicken on a stick and lots of apps and sides. Good selection of beer, helps all the fried food go down. read more

What a fantastic spot! We came for an after dinner drink and I'm visiting family m. I'm loving the vibes! Outside seating and a big screen! The bartenders were great and they have a playground! Where was this when my kids were little? Love this place! read more

The Friendly Spot - Love this! - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Casual spot where you can watch a game outside and grab some picky food/drinks! We usually stop here for the friend pickles before walking over to a bar -- great location close to downtown! My only pet peeve is charging for sauce when you order wings or nuggets lol what am I gonna dip it in ?! Anyways, great spot to chill still! read more

The Friendly Spot - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We stopped in for snacks and ordered some nachos. Who in the hell serves nachos without jalapenos? Then we look and you have to order them extra. Ok , my mistake. But that soggy bunch of chips with wet beans and cheese was the worst. Do yourself a favor and go over to the Cove and get a lesson in nacho making. Every chip is crispy and delicious. Your nachos are the absolute worst excuse for nachos. It's nachos for gods sake. Nobody wants soggy chips. read more

This is a friendly spot for sure! Cheerful staff. Befriended a neighboring table. People walking by were kind. The vegetarian egg rolls and chick pea tacos were GREAT. Kids loved hanging out here. Everyone belongs at the Friendly Spot. read more

First time going with my spouse and child we Loved it all , friendly staff fun environment

Great outdoor beer garden with a big TV in the main outdoor seating area. Two walk up bars, one in the front and then one in the back. There is a covered/semi indoor area with TVs in the back as well for when it starts to sprinkle. A small play area for kids with a slide is good for families with kids. They have a menu with food which is fairly average bar food but convenient nonetheless. Great place to go with your dogs (unless it has recently rained as the dirt ground turns muddy). read more

I have not been here in years! It is still the same! I love it! Not much to say: Come by, get a good draft beer and Chill-the-F-UP!!! 1) Beer is fresh. You will fine one you like. 2) Food is available and good... don't forget where you are at ... don't expect 5-Star cuisine. 3) Staff is friendly and very accommodating. 4) They take cards and cash. Overall, love the place. Come by and stop for a beverage... you have earned it and deserve it! Cheers! read more

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Solid 3.5 stars for a great place with great brews. Outdoor hangout spots that kid friendly. They have beers on tap and beers in a can. During the winter (it's SA in December so, take that for what its worth), we picked this spot to get two families together. It is very easy to find, and during this the middle of the week with the smaller Bowl games getting some action, there is plenty of street parking nearby. The staff is friendly. The 'Spot wasn't manned only enough to serve the few folks that were there. What does that mean? For today, they asked for a lot of patience as they were balancing food orders in the back and one or two folks at the bar. As the temperature dropped we had to go for some sweaters and blankets in the car. It wasn't that cold, but heat lamps did not have gas in the tanks... so, they weren't available. We asked once, but they never came back... We tried some of their food. We tried the egg rolls. Let me say the effort was there... the food was warm, but the sauce was better than the egg rolls. I wasn't too impressed. So, I might pass on these. I ordered some boneless wings, which weren't too bad, but they were not anything to write home about. The Friendly Friend Chicken sammie was good. The Friendly burger was okay. All in all the best thing about the bar was the brews (or mixed drinks), not the food. That aside, it's a fine place to watch some football, basketball or other choice of sports on the big screen. A nice place to hang out and drink some beer... I might wait until it starts to warm up to get to this place. It is family friendly and dog friendly. It's a good 'Spot, but tonight wasn't their best night. I would try it out again. read more

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This is a fun spot to hang out & watch some sports games. The menu isn't huge but plenty of drink selections available. Its not a classy place, just a chill hang out spot. The workers were very nice and prices are fair. This is an outdoor place so dress accordingly for the weather. read more

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Ambiance is fine for a sunny day relax. Great beer selection. Food is average pub food, the only weak spot in the experience. Do sample some beers then eat somewhere else. Lots to choose from nearby. read more

While the parking situation is less than ideal (street parking), I really enjoyed watching the UT football game on their big screen. read more

The Friendly Spot - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

It was okay. If you have kids and visit during the day, this may not be the best option. Looks like a fun drinking spot in the evenings. We went in the middle of the day on a Saturday. There is zero shade. They have umbrellas at each table, but you are still getting straight sun rays. You will sit in your sweat. They do have a small play area but it's all dirt and loose gravel so if your kids happen to be in sandals which mine where, they will end up filthy. We ordered burgers, they were so overcooked and dry, they do not come with any lettuce tomatoes or pickles, literally just the bun and patty, for $15 which is crazy. We didn't have the best time at all. But again, if your single or without kids and come in the evening I'm sure it's a great time read more

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Great spot in Southtown to catch a game. It's great for families and there is a play area that will keep the kids busy for a while! Further back is a covered area with plenty of fans. read more

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This is a large dog and family friendly spot with a very large patio and playground. We brought our dogs here and they had a good time. There was a small crowd, as it was a weekday afternoon but the drink I ordered was good, don't quite remember the name but it was refreshing and tasty. They have lots of TVs playing college sports so it's a good place to watch a game. Their food menu is straightforward bar food. The service was friendly. I might come back if I'm in town. read more

The Friendly Spot - Mixed Drink - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

5/5 stars for being awesome at the concept it set out to be: fun casual family friendly outdoor bar and room-to-roam and play concept with great beer selection and enough decent food to feed the beer-enjoying masses. Service was super friendly and generally awesome. Layout worked both for the kids having fun and me getting to watch the World Series on a giant projector screen, free of cover. Food is simple and not fancy, but it goes with the vibe and casual everything that this place is. It's like an eclectic white trash family friendly kind of cool that I wish was walking distance to the house. Heck yes. read more

If you wanna pay $10 for this. Service for easy drinks is great anything else don't even order it. read more

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All good, from service to food and atmosphere! I will go back indeed! Been there a couple times and always enjoy

Coming from New England, I am so jealous of all of the unique outdoor set ups and spaces. The Friendly Spot is a family-oriented, open-air bar. There are almost two different areas. In the front there is a huge theater screen and a playground right across. The bar is in the middle of both and divides that front portion from the back. The back area has more outdoor seating and a really cool converted garage with tables and plenty of TVs to watch the games. There is another bar there as well with an impressive line of taps on the wall. It did look like they served food, but we were there just for the drinks. Glad to have stopped to soak in the great jovial vibe and watch the last quarter of the game. Great twist on the sports bar! read more

The Friendly Spot - The back space - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Friendly spot has good beer selection, lots of TVs, places to sit and chill with friends...basically has it all! Oh and if you have kids there is a playground with a slide and plenty of space. There is a changing station inside the backside of the main center building that is clean and spacious. There are also giant TV projectors that will play the hottest game or spurs game. This is the official (unofficial) afternoon and game night chill spot in King William! read more

For my birthday this year, I wanted a really chill place where our kid can be entertained and we can enjoy some drinks outside. After some research and recommendations, we decided on The Friendly Spot and it did not let us down. My stepson had a really fun time on the playground with other kids, we enjoyed all our drinks, the food was good, and the weather was perfect for sitting outside. The music was good too. I couldn't have asked for a better lunch! Service was great as well. They really should get new chairs because all of them were extremely rusty. But other than that, it was perfect. Would come back! read more

The Friendly Spot - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

So I came out on First Friday downtown, and my friends and I were pretty thirsty and looking for snacks. I've seen this place many times passing but never tried it. They have a huge television screen outside for folks to come and watch whatever sports are on, and there are a lot of seats inside the front and even in the back. They have a bar in the back that you can go and chill out if you want to be somewhat away from the crowd. Or you can go to the front where you can order food. You could even scan your table for the menu and order without having to wait, and they bring you the food, which I think is cool. We received our food pretty quick (I only ordered fries, fried pickles, and jalapeño). The food was actually decent. I wished that we had more sauce but would have to pay extra. I also ordered a blue moon from the bar, which was nice and cold. It was pretty cold out when watching the game and was semi difficult to find a clean table, but overall, it was a good experience. This is a place meant to be outside, nothing indoors really besides the bathrooms in the back. I think this is a nice spot to stop by when you want something quick and like to socialize. I would consider coming back here again. read more

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This place is a nice meet-up spot or date location. It's an outdoor spot with some shaded trees and a small play space for kids. They offer some food items and lots of beer and drink options. The San Antonio heat didn't keep us away from having a good evening with friends. read more

The Friendly Spot - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Make the cheese free and whatever sides yall got add them on there instead of charging people

I love visiting the Friendly Spot anytime I am in Southtown and the weather is good. This is a fun, outdoor meeting place with a variety of drinks and snack food as well. I love the environment and the bright cheerful area with a casual outdoor ice house vibe. I visit frequently and have consistently good drinks and a fun environment. On occasion, the staff has been inconsistent from bartenders that were less than friendly or not knowledgeable of what drinks are available. I understand growing pains and most visits have been great! read more

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This is such a fun spot to chill for a bit and let your kids also get some playtime in! The little playground is so much fun. The staff are so kind and helpful. We tried quite a bit of the food and all of it was good I definitely liked the tacos the best. There are tons of beers/cider options on tap or canned along with some other mix drink options! This would be a great place to watch a game and have a fun night out with your family/friends. read more

Very cool outdoor spot. They have a ton of beers on tap from all over the country and more in a bottle. Plenty of outside seating with a cool rustic vibe. You order at the bar from a fairly limited mostly Mexican menu. They call you when it's ready. They have a cool slide for the kids and it's dog friendly. They had the nachos half price so we went with those. The steak were good but the chicken were very tasty. Both had some queso blanco, black beans a sauce. My only issue is the food took forever and when we went to ask the guy said he got distracted and forgot to call us so the food was Luke warm. We were there for lunch but I'm sure at night it's much cooler read more

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If you're looking for a super casual place a bunch of friends can meet up, look no further! A huge amount of beer on tap - something for everyone! Even a playground for the kids- there are trees but us tx ever cool?? read more

The Friendly Spot - Outdoor relaxed sports family friendly bar! 20+ draft beers! - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Met up here with friends and family! It's a great spot if you have young kids and want to relax with some adult beverages. Staff is friendly and helpful. Food is decent and the drinks are good. It takes a long time to get your food order so be prepared to wait. I had the cauliflower and chickpea tacos; they were flavorful with great textures. The mahi majo tacos lacked seasoning. The nachos were yummy and great for sharing. Kids food was what you'd expect from a fast food place. read more

The Friendly Spot - Bar - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Thanks Nichole. Don't judge my spelling. :) We had a blast. Cold beers. Great people. Coming back when I am hungry for the nachos. Cheers. read more

The atmosphere is very nice and family friendly the food was good and the outdoor is clean

Nicole was awesome at serving us. Great music playing , kid friendly and pet friendly. Nice atmosphere with huge tv screen. Come out and relax. Food menu is great and so are the prices. Don't forget to grab those koozies. read more

The Friendly Spot - Beer bucket 5 for 20 - Beer Gardens Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The friendly spot in Southtown is a vibrant social hub that captures the essence of being a "friendly spot". It is the best place in the area for craft beer on tap, having at least 25 beers to choose from. The vibes are great, very chill and TVs all around for sports watching if that's your thing. One of the standout features of friendly spot is the large screen they have and spaciousness of the establishment. This makes this place a sought after destination to watch games in a lively setting. They essentially have a front and back section with separate bars. The back area of the patio is a bit smaller and there's a side room with seating inside. I noticed they had a propane fireplace going so you can keep warm on chilly evenings. The one thing I noticed is the ground is a dirt-like rock mixture so I would anticipate it gets very muddy after a big storm. Staff was GREAT and the place seemed clean for being an outdoor bar. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this place on first Friday! Can't wait to come back. Peace. read more

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I'm not sure how I heard about this place, I had it bookmark for my must go to. Well, I invited my son to ride with me. When we walked up we both laughed because it had that I'M GOING TO HAVE A GOOD TIME vibe. We walked around diet just to see what the place was about. We first stopped at the bar located in the back. Explained to the guy bartender that we were first timers. Talk about a rude, unfriendly, don't need to associate with customers...he was a perfect example of who not to hire. He was a bit of a smart ass and NOT helpful at all. My son and I decided to find another place down the street. As we were walking out we looked at the bar located in the front and decided let's try one more time. Thankfully the crew up front was friendly and real helpful. We decided to stay and glad we got. The food was good and the drinks were better. STAY AWAY FROM THE BACK BAR. Satans step son lived there read more

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