31 Best Cocktail Bars near Helotes

“St. Pete’s Place offers a fantastic atmosphere paired with an impressive selection of drinks, making it a top choice for a night out. The highlight of the week is undoubtedly their Wednesday karaoke night, where locals and visitors alike can showcase their singing talents or just enjoy the lively performances. The blend of great drinks, a friendly crowd, and the fun of karaoke creates a truly enjoyable experience. Whether you’re a karaoke enthusiast or just looking for a vibrant place to relax, St. Pete’s Place is definitely worth a visit.“

“I love Silo, but the parking is really awful. I need handicap, and they Only have 3 handicap spots but they have at least 10 Vallet spots. Absolutely ridiculous. I drove around for 10 minutes, before I found a spot. Not close to the restaurant.“

“Been eating at Aldo's for years and realized I'd never done a write-up. Once again, a wonderful experience. I usually recommend the Osso Buco. This time, our party of five on a Thursday, enjoyed Scampi Colina, Cristina Pizza, a couple Pollo dishes, and Linguine Alle Vongole. Service was excellent as usual. We have never had a bad meal/experience here. They also have a nice selection of wines and desserts which should satisfy a variety of tastes.Dietary restrictions: They do a nice job of addressing dietary issues and make good recommendations for alternate choices.“

“Awesome place the guy who helped us was super cool and helpful! The drink is strong but TASTES SO GOOD. He even let us sample the Gummie Bears and they were delicious and strong as well.Excellent place for drinks, 10/10.Stay Metal San Antonio!“

“I went with a party last night and we had a great time. The Old Fashion is one of the best I've had in a long time. They had one of my favorite Padron cigars available to pair with the Old Fashion. The second floor patio is a great space with great places to sit and have conversation. Tiffany was our server and she was incredible. Very welcoming, attentive, hospitable. She did a great job taking care of us. We will be back!“

“Cool place. Great craft cocktails. Mario was a nice, knowledgeable and efficient bartender. I would have stayed longer if it weren't for the blow hard that came in and sat two stools over and began bitching that there was no DJ, and worse, spouting his inane political beliefs at me, blithely unaware of the multiple social cues I tossed his way to kindly shut the hell up. None of that reflects on the staff or the establishment, of course. Just bad luck and bad timing on my part. Looking forward to going back and not running into the same dude.“

“I brought some family from out of town here and everyone loved it. It's a really nice atmosphere all around and feels casual yet modern at the same time. Our service was great, very fast and friendly! Our server came by to refill our coffee and waters quickly. I got the snooze classic which was really delicious. Others in my table got the pork belly with poached egg on an English muffin which was tasty too! We also got a pancake platter which comes with 3 pancakes: pineapple, sweet potato, and blueberry. They were all incredibly unique and rich with flavor. I didn't think I'd like them because I'm not a fan of fancy pancakes with extra stuff on them but it was actually quite delightful. Price-wise dishes are around $13-$25. And they have a drink menu for boozy breakfast drinks but we didn't have any. Next time!“

“This restaurant is nice with a great atmosphere. The food was really good. As for the service, it was excellent. We had a great waitress who was knowledgeable about the food items. My friend was excited about their fried plantains. While I'm not a big fan, she loved them. ❤️“

“The food was good, though truthfully I didn't think it was anything spectacular. I'm not sure it was the best choice for our first Mexican meal in Texas; there are SO MANY options in the city. I love that they bring both salsa and bean dip to the table. The food arrived quickly and the service was fantastic. The prices were reasonable. They were doing karaoke while we were there, which was fun to listen to, but it was extremely loud for the size of the restaurant. We could not speak to each other over the noise without yelling. I personally found the noise overwhelming, but others were enjoying themselves and it comes down to personal preference.“

“The owners/bartenders are awesome and are excellent mixologists! I have been going to JC's for about 8 months now and have met many friendly people there. So if you want to enjoy a drink or your favorite martini in a friendly atmosphere, this is the place!“

“Ricardo knows this menu extremely well! He made excellent recommendations! Absolutely great service, and food! He and the young lady he was training, were very attentive to our table. Looking forward to telling more people about this place and about his service! Keep up the great work and we'll see you on the next one!We had: pork chop, pescatore, chicken Napolitano, eggplant and calamari. All great!“

“Not OC friendly, like Walmart and target, but, they see no evil that they can't see!Wonderful people who need a polite education on 30.05, 30.06 & 30.07 signage and the fact that the TABC signs are no longer valid and haven't been, FOR YEARS!“

“I love this place n my food it was delicious!! one of the best places To have a good, family dinner 100% recommended we had a good waiter his name is Javier very friendly and very attentive to our table ? I recommend this place super delicious dishes! !!“

“We enjoyed our meal at this place. The food was delicious at fair prices. The service was good. The birria ramen was a delightful surprise. We like ramen, and we had our doubts. No, it is not your traditional Japanese ramen. It is heavier, and they used commercial packet noodles, but it was good. The broth was heavy enough that we took some of it home, and later mixed with packed ramen at home, it worked! The street tacos were good too. We will definitely add this restaurant to our rotation.“

“We came upon this establishment in search of avoiding the long lines at the other bars/food establishments near by during our snow storm and well I have to rate it a 5 star simply because the bartender welcomed us and made us feel comfortable ! The green tea shots were the best I've had ! Regardless of the appearance and the lack of decor, it was a pleasant surprise to have enjoyed our time there :) Diverse people and good vibes!“

“The food was really good except the queso needed a little more salsa or something in it. My wife had enchiladas and said that they were really good. Normally she doesn't like restaurant enchiladas. I had the pork guisada and it was really good too.Our server was really bad though and it looked like everyone else was getting good service.“

“Love the place, this Irish pub offers a wide selection of beers, including draft and bottled beers, as well as Irish spirits such as whiskey among others. As for food, they had everything from fish and chips to boneless and burgers, among other things. The music in the place was rock and mostly in English, so don't expect to get to a place with reggaeton.I loved the atmosphere, lots of people chatting, having a good time and lively. In general I really liked the place apart from the fact that it is in a very central area, the next time I go I will take my friends.I recommend that you order the burger!!“

“Stopped here for the margarita flight which I enjoyed. All of the margaritas were packed with flavor and I ordered mine frozen. Bartender was kind. They had good music playing. This place is located in the middle of the outdoor shopping center. Nice place to take a little break from shopping and enjoy a drink or two“

“Jennifer and Sherri are the most amazing Bartenders ever... they are the reason to go enjoy your time here...order a bombpop or panty dropper and you're in heaven! This place is like Cheers, where everybody knows your name....and you feel like family! Thanks Jenn for being you!“

“this is the perfect place to take a break from the crazy shopping at La Cantera. this place is such a hidden gem, I come and order the french fries every time, and they are literally the best!! I also like to get their shrimp, scampi pizza and their lobster bisque! the staff is always super nice, and the prices are pretty reasonable!“

“I’m a regular here for the last 7yrs at least. Great service as far as the bartenders are concerned. Crystal & Clayton are always on point with drinks and of course knowing my drinks of choice. Only thing can say bad is that this DJ Javi has to go. He cuts off songs and plays the same thing every weekend. The same music since we started coming here. Like if no new music has been produced in the last 20yrs. Seriously he needs to either retire or get with the times.“

“The only reason I gave the FOOD a 3⭐ is because I ordered the Strawberry salad...which was great except for the strawberries! They were previously frozen, a bit brown and tasteless! It's a strawberry salad for crying out loud!! You can get fresh strawberries at the grocery store!!! What's up with the bad strawberries?? Everything else was excellent!! But that salad was my lunch?“

“Absolutely love this spot!!!! It's a little getaway that has karaoke every night and needs a vibe of more refreshing people to give it the life it truly deserves. This was my first night here tonight, and between the dive bar yet old school "I'm not here but I'm here" ambiance, it's perfect for an any night out experience.“

“fried chicken fried chicken fried chicken done... thats all ya need to know! well maybe i'll mention the greens i stopped by about 2PM on a wednesday and was happy to note lunch runs til 3PM. one of the specials was 2 pc of fried chicken, choice of salad or gumbo side, fries, honey fried biscuit AND iced tea for... drumroll please... $12.99! for comparison: popeyes: 2 pc chicken, side, biscuit & drink + add fries $11.79 whataburger: fried chicken sammie, fries & drink $9.49 (no salad) so why get fast food when you can get hot, fresh food and more of it for about the same price! take away is available! i started on my salad while i waited for the rest, i got the blackberry vinaigrette - tasty but not too heavy or sweet. the very generous amount of lettuces were fresh & crisp and PACKED into the bowl, topped with cheese, red onions & tomatoes. the rest came out quickly, piping hot! the breading on the chicken looks dark - but its perfect! you can get spicy or regular, i got regular - white. the meat was very moist and the breading is so crisp and light! the fries are battered and stayed crisp after they cooled. the honey fried biscuit is great! a deep fried biscuit glazed in honey - crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside and not greasy. service was very attentive, but to be fair, the place was empty. but hubbie and i have been before and service has been always been good. spacious, clean, farmhouse style interior with outdoor dining avail. side notes: their tea actually tasted like well brewed tea and their greens are DELICIOUS! and other food items are available. but if you LOVE fried chicken, give theirs a try - you just might find a new favorite!“

“I always have a great time on a Sunday night because of HH- They have live music inside sometimes on Sundays nights- Their other locations include Blue Box and Hanzo but because of this location there is a non college/ 50 year old crowd during the week.“

“Never been here before but a friend recommended and it definitely did not disappoint!!! Brought me and my family and the place was so nice!!! Drinks were delicious and so was the food delicious. Our server Logan was a real treat!! Made us feel very welcome for your first time. Can’t wait to come back and see him again!!“

“We came here for lunch during a weekday and it wasn't too busy. The ambience was very vibrant and happy. As soon as we sat, the waitress brought us a hot and small tea cup of broth to sip while we decide what to drink and eat. The broth was really delicious. They also give you fresh and soft bread with butter. I wasn't impressed with the unsweetened spiced iced tea but the salmon tacos I ate was definitely delicious and very enjoyable.“

“I love going to Rock and Rye. Overall, it's a nice, classy joint with great food/drink options and a calming atmosphere. SERVICE: Bouncer/security is always nice, personable, and respectful. Bartenders are similar. In all my experiences, they have been knowledgeable and always attentive, though never burdensome or pushy. DRINKS: Fantastic, eclectic arsenal of mixed drinks, beers, wines, liquors, and cigars. I am mainly into mixed drinks, so that's what I'll speak to. I've really been into the Q Cum Cocktail recently, which is vodka with dill, Serrano, lime, and cucumber. A bit unique, but right up my alley, personally. I also thoroughly enjoy the Ukraine Mule (Moscow Mule), Aviation Cocktail, and True Azul. Finally, I've had a few Chardonnays and never been dissatisfied. FOOD: I've only had the pretzel with assorted mustards, but I get it literally EVERY TIME. I love mustard as it is and this little dish (pictured below) always hits the spot. OVERALL: Fantastic bar that is relaxed and perfect for quieter evenings with friends or family.“

“Service was good. Rustic flatbread was really good. Brussel sprouts were so good! Chargrilled oysters & ceviche appetizers And then there's the chocolate cake that is served warm with ice cream. Delish! Restaurant very clean and hostess is always friendly.“

“Always coming back for the live music!! It's what (to me) makes this place so much fun to go to and different from other options in the area. It's loud inside because of it but they have tons of seating outside for your group. I also appreciate that the bathrooms are always tidy.“

“LOCATION: North Italia is located in a fantastic part of the Rim at 1604 and IH-10. It's right behind a beautiful hang out spot with turf, chairs, tables, and an ice cream shop called Lick. Also, North Italia is within walking distance to Rock and Rye, Bowl and Barrel, and the Palladium move theater. FOOD: My fiancé and I usually start with bread, her preferring the grilled bread with olive oil and I the truffle garlic bread. Both are good, but come with only 4 pieces so you'll need multiple orders for bigger parties OR if you're a bit hungry. We love to get the Margherita pizza and the chicken pesto pasta (pictured). For the pizza, Margherita is pretty basic, but here, the cheese, sauce, and crust is all perfect. I'm huge on the crust, and it totally hits the spot. Just enough herbs, garlic etc. as well as a perfect texture in my eyes. I also adore the crushed meatball ragú, although since we don't eat pork, I substitute the porchetta with another meatball! Many Italian places serve very similar food, but North Italia incorporates unique spices and dishes into their menu to stand out. DRINKS: The wine selection is nice here. We've enjoyed the Valravn Pinot Noir and the Edna Valley Chardonnay. I'm a bit more into cocktails, and most I've had are great. I especially enjoy the white lotus which is right up my alley, being a mix of sweet and citrusy. SERVICE: Been here many times and am always satisfied with service. Nice people there, and 95% of the time, we never wait very long for service even if the whole place is busy (pretty big building).“