50 Best Bars near Balcones Heights

“Bartender was amazing!! Held my belongings for me each time I sang, and made ridiculously amazing drinks! Exemplary customer service skills!. Karaoke was fantastic with a great host, sound, and interactions with the crowd, and singers! Looking forward to the next Saturday night!!!!“

“First time there and we loved it. We’ll be back“

“Great customer services and advice for first time customers.“

“Definitely recommend stopping in!!! I will pop in again!!!“

“Great ambiance and the food and drinks are great!“

“Todo bien rico. Lo recomiendo. La gente es muy amable“

“Must Try! This place is amazing from the taste , quality, freshness, atmosphere and service hands down the best restaurant I’ve been to.“

“Awesome great atmosphere, friendly staff awesome drinks“

“Frank and Ted made us feel like we were locals. Such a cool, chill place with great drinks and phenomenal staff.“

“Bonds Rock Bar San Antonio Tx.💯“

“Great location to hang out with friends. very low key and relaxed environment. drinks are delicious and the food is great. highly recommend checking this place out.“

“Thank you Stephanie for being the best at what you do. The food and drink were fantastic. Our outside table, the service, the river view were over the top! Jim n Susan!“

“A friend brought me here, and prejudging from the outside, I was giving him the "side eye". I couldn't have been more wrong. This place was a total vibe. The DJ on that Thursday DID NOT MISS. The drinks were great as well as the service. I would not even think of returning to San Antonio without stopping by again.“

“Fantastic beer selection, and a really unique space with a vibe that's unmatched. A great place to come hang out.“

“McIntyres Southtown Bar.💯🙏“

“The best cocktails and bartenders around!“

“Great bar! Go on Monday's to take advantage of their trivia night and Cheap Shit Monday! Well drinks and certain beers only 2.50 a drink. They're food is pretty good too. Nothing fancy but still well made. The bartenders are attentive and curtious.“

“Ramen and appetizers have always been amazing!!!“

“The bar owners, especially Heather is extremely unprofessional and makes up stories and lies about patrons. Bar is far too loud to enjoy, very unsavory atmosphere of high school meets a gossip girls. Would NEVER recommend! Used to be forced to go now I'm thankful to have found more authentic, reliable places where the owners don't bother their patrons. Thanks but no thanks 😽 I expect a lovely, hateful response from...how did she put it 🤔, the "friendliest and kindest person"...I'd hate to see a bad day if that's true 🤣“

“Great live music especially 80s for me, with an intimate setting and a accomodating, helpful wait staff. Food and beverages add the perfect touch to any party or gathering of friends. 🎶🙆‍♀️“

“Southtown Joe's Bar In San Antonio Tx.💯🙏“

“Bri was awesome - great service and amazing food as usual .“

“I went there with a bunch of my college friends and honestly everything was great. Chips and salsa was excellent and the guacamole tasted great. We ordered a few top shelf margaritas pitchers and they were just as strong as he said they would be. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately my friends were being rude and lying about what they ordered once they saw the price of the bill. Felt kind of bad for our server because our experience couldn’t have been any better.“

“Tony’s is a great spot! Such a nice atmosphere, great staff, great drinks and they often have wonderful live music and food trucks on the back patio.“

“JP is a very nice place, awesome to hang out and listen to the music. My one and only issue I had yesterday on Father's Day as mentioned below. 1. The beer was warm even after having it in a bucket with the 1st pack of ice. We had to buy 3 more pitchers of ice and even that did not help to bring the beer cool or cold. We ended up drinking it with a cup of ice. It was as if the beer was placed in their refrigerator an hour or so before they opened. And served. And yes I understand there's options that we could have done but that's not the point. We like going to JP but they need their bottle to drink a lot COLDER especially for the summer. Another thing to mention and this will help everyone. Their staff inside need to do less talking and pay attention to the service window. Thank JP for all you ❤️“

“Best bar in town! The bartenders are ALL amazing! So nice and fun to hang out with! 10/10 recommend!!“

“Great atmosphere we had a great time“

“Great drinks and great service!“

“10 out of 10 definitely would recommend to friends and family Nicole is such an amazing bartender friendly respectful and informative“

“Super service and delicious chilaquiles“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

If there were a Hall of Fame for bartenders, Vansh would already have a golden statue—hand-carved, shimmering, and bathed in the finest mezcal. Walking into Double Standard and seeing him behind the bar is like stepping into a Tarantino film: stylish, thrilling, and guaranteed to leave you buzzing (both from the vibes and the cocktails).

Vansh doesn’t just make drinks; he crafts experiences. Every cocktail he touches turns into liquid gold. His old fashioned? A spiritual awakening. His margarita? A love letter to tequila. His hospitality? The kind of warmth that could make a statue crack a smile.

I’ve had the best nights here, thanks to him. He’s part mixologist, part magician, and part therapist (who accepts tips in the form of applause and laughter). If you haven’t been to Double Standard while Vansh is working, have you really been?

10/10. Would trust this man with my drink, my secrets, and possibly my life.“

“This place is awesome the bartenders are very customer service and even if you are a regular they treat you with respect as long as you treat them with respect they are on it every time with service and I highly recommend this bar to any one who wants to karaoke and chill out and have a great time and I highly recommend this place to have a lot of fun and great time you can't go wrong with this place with the karaoke and bartenders“

“El Camino SA Bar In downtown.💯♥️“

“I was just walking around on a Wednesday evening and came across, Pink Catrina Taco Club. What a great find and everyone at the club was very friendly. Drinks, music, comfort vibe, and exceptional staff and customers. I'll definitely be going back and try the food. Good time memories at the Pink Catrina Taco Club.“

“Awesome place to go, they have lots of events to cater to everyone's liking. A very nice and friendly atmosphere 💯👌❤️“

“Best staff and customer service around“

“Perfect Speakeasy atmosphere. Signature cocktails. And amazing vibes!!!“

“The waitress are always on top of things. Luv this place it’s my alone time on Sunday nights.“

“A warm acceptance of former comrades who have served our Nation. Veterans who support one another and comfort those who are not members, but are willing to help and accept give support tall who have served and sacrificed!!! I truly enjoyed my participation and felt very welcome!!! A Post I would definitely visit again!!!“

“El Luchador is a vibrant, lively bar that brings a fun and unique twist to the downtown scene. The wrestling-themed décor, complete with colorful murals and lucha libre masks, creates an energetic atmosphere that pairs perfectly with their menu of creative cocktails and Mexican-inspired bites. The margaritas, in particular, are fantastic—well-balanced and made with fresh ingredients, offering a variety of flavors that range from classic to spicy. The service is friendly and attentive, and the outdoor seating area is great for enjoying the lively surroundings. Whether you’re looking to catch up with friends or enjoy a casual night out, El Luchador delivers a great experience with its playful vibe and quality drinks. And the Bartenders are GREAT!!“

“It’s very nice and welcoming. I’ll be back tomorrow.“

“Best music venue in town me hearties“

“Always a good time and top shelf drinks !!“

“First time there so we will see“

“The Buckhorn Saloon and Museum is definitely a place to visit while you’re in San Antonio!! The amount of animals and artifacts on display are absolutely amazing. I’ll have to try their restaurant the next time I’m there, but overall with it being my first time visiting the Buckhorn I give it a 10/10! 😁“

“This place is Cowabunga ! Love me some radness and this place is as rad as buying a Tab ! I get the silly fresh bang bang peep pop on the slam dam bam ~ The beer is cold , the service is fast ! Yes sir !“

“First time going their went Saturday was nervous really don't go out much but the place was awesome the people were friendly made you feel comfortable would consider going their again recommend this place“

“Truly one of San Antonio's hidden Gems. Here's why: Freaking place still makes some of fhe best drinks. Vibes hasn't changed in 10 years and neither has the mood lighting which I love. Even the staff, while not the same, has maintained that same level of quality service which also kept me coming back when i lived in San Antonio. We had the You Got another Thing Comin, Nothin But A Good Time, and 2 Killed by Death. All were super Kudos to the owners and bar manager for keeping this spot as cool as ever through the years“

“I loved this venue!!! Very friendly staff, great lights/sound/stage, and delicious cheeseburgers 🤘🏼“

“I try to frequent here, especially on Friday nights. They have the best karaoke I've been. The bartenders are no joke, they get it done and make sure no customer is waiting long for their next drink. A must try if you haven't been.“