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    Thursty Turtle

    3.4 (55 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Closed • 1:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    THURSTY TURTLE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise

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    Bartenders and patrons are awesome! I'm not on this side of town often but when we are we stop in for a beer and darts. Perfect dive bar with fun turtle theme 10/10

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    I love it here they have good service and best deals everyday / the bar tenders are super nice and friendly and fast

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    Jeff V.

    Great neighborhood spot! Very friendly staff and just a real good time. If you're looking for a great space for afternoon drinks, look no further. No frills just authentic friendliness!

    Patron

    The pop corn isn't the only thing popping at this bar.This bar is gods glory hole. The best hole in the wall. Voluptuous assets behind the bar. Are you a turtle?

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    Cortney J.

    One of the best neighborhood dive bars in San Antonio! Great bartenders & friendly crowd with come as you are dress code. Definitely give it a shot, you won't regret it! Regarding the negative reviews.. If you want fancy, go to a wine bar! If your nice to Turtle, Turtle is nice to you!

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    23 days ago

    Great bar! Courteous staff. They have a daily special every day of the week. Plus events, like trivia on Sunday.

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    6 months ago

    The last good dive bar, great spot for friends, good tunes, and a with a distinct lack of assholes.

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    1 year ago

    Excellent dive bar. Very friendly bartender. I play trivia on Sundays with Brain Brew trivia. I love this place!

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    4 years ago

    This place is everything to me. My home. Glasses girl is not racist. She's just a qt.

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    3 years ago

    It straight smells like CACA in this place! The bartender was obviously upset she had to work in such a place!

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    6 years ago

    The female bartender (I believe her name is Jillian) tried to over charge me. Be careful of this place.

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    6 years ago

    Awesome hole in the wall. Great croud ,awes bartender.

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    6 years ago

    Thirsty turtle was the best place in town, very clean and sanitized. Very great food and drinks. I feel totally safe here and full

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    “Thirsty turtle is tucked away in an inconspicuous shopping center off the freeway and if not for the large sign you'd never know it was there.”

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    Located in a old shopping center, you would never guess how this place looks on the…read moreinside....CLASSY and CHIC!!!! The clientele isn't as upscale as the atmosphere, but what do you expect with $3.00 U-CALL-IT's? I love sitting at the bar or lounging at their leather sofa chairs. The decor is top notch with granite tables and unique lighting. If it weren't for everyone drinking Jack and Coke, you would never know you were in Texas!

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    My first time here was for a K-pop night with a friend and it was probably the best experience I've…read morehad at a bar in a long time! Starting off I want to give props to DJ Sriracha with the k-pop tunes. I can tell they're a seasoned K-pop listener as all the jams they played were a hit and really kept the event lively! I absolutely loved the ambiance each room had and it was definitely tailored to the younger crowd (which I am a part of) and succeeds in doing so! From retro games, to table top games, fun decor and even a stage and screen for people to perform their k-pop dances. Everything was just great. If you're on the younger side and looking for places for people around your age with similar interests (~18-27) consider this your new favorite spot! They host many different themed events and karaoke, so don't hesitate to stop by!

    GREAT atmosphere, I love the inside. HOWEVER, this DJ has never smiled a day in his life. Every…read morekaraoke night he acts like he hates every second of it. His song selection is lacking! He interrogates you if you wanna put your name down. And when one of my friends song came up while he was in the bathroom, my other friend came up to sing for him. And the DJ absolutely embarrassed him and cut him off for it?? The guy is just so rude and is ruining the experience. It's KARAOKE. It's not war. It's not that serious. You're supposed to be ensuring people have a good time? I don't get it. But if they keep using that DJ, my friends and I are going elsewhere.

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    Rd Hidden is one of my preferred destinations - whether meeting a close friend or enjoying a solo…read morevisit - to unwind with a well-deserved beverage while catching up on personal finances. On a recent visit, a best friend reserved a spot for us, and we ended up staying for an extended, thoroughly enjoyable time. Special thanks to Parker for the attentive service. Thanks, Parker, you are amazing. This remains one of my top hidden gems.

    Enjoyed my visit to the RD Speakeasy. It wasn't easy to find, but was worth the search! After I…read moremade the reservation online, I got the confirmation but not the password. So on the way, I texted and requested the password. After a brief search and knocking on several doors, I realized the entrance is behind the restaurant in its own small parking lot. Look for the green light and avoid searching around like a weirdo, like me lol. Once inside, I found the interior is cozy with seating for couples, small groups and bar seating. We asked the mixologist to put his own spin on old fashions and he delivered. I'm addicted to the spicy cinnamon version that he created! The quail pops were a nice little appetizer although they could have used a bit more seasoning. I think the drink and app prices were very reasonable. Service was laid back and friendly. My only reco would be to maybe put a bit more thought into the vintage decor and secret restroom. The restroom lock was hard to figure out, especially after a drink or two lol. Overall this Speakeasy is a great spot to add a bit of intrigue to your evening.

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