50 Best Bars near Universal City

“Great experience always a friendly smile and great drinks……. Be nice if they were able to serve food and have a place to sit down“

“Billy D’s: the ultimate sports bar with six dartboards, two pool tables, a vast lineup of beers on tap and in bottles, and a complete liquor selection for mixed drinks or shots. Come for the action, stay for the camaraderie.“

“Great place to eat, relax with a beverage or both. Large outdoor family friendly food truck area and a nice bar with cozy "nooks" inside. Clean facilities, ample parking and friendly staff- highly recommend!“

“Attended a Birthday Celebration for our friend Elaine Warstler Etheridge. Have visited this American Legion Hall in the past. Commander Joe and the staff handled the event in a very professional manner. We all had a great time. Lookin forward to getting to visit again in the near future.“

“Bartenders are awesome and great prices“

“We were here for a baby shower and it was the best one I have ever been to. The bar staff were great, they were slinging drinks quick! And they were so nice too. I love all the specials they had going on, which were posted don the chalk wall behind the bar. Btw there is a thing called train shots, every time the train passes they do $2 shots. The back patio was fantastic! Plenty of room with lots of tables and a stage for live music. Kids are allowed till 8. So it was great to see them all running around. And there were 2 good trucks to get some grub. We will be back for sure, baby shower or not.“

“Taste really good with a perfect mix of what you need and what you want.“

“Owner is a good person, the experience is phenomenal, the food, company, and environment is phenomenal. Owner isn’t about most profit but caring for the good people out there. Highly recommend“

“The Bartender Patti is not only gorgeous and friendly shz hands down one of the greats here in SaTown🥰 she brings in the greatest local entertainment she makes the Best drinks and shots Hands Down🔥 They have pool, darts vegas games, sports and eats I think and a small outdoor patio area. But the dance area is muey small and the usual weekday crowd really not my vibe but picks up with rockin local bands on weekends so I DO recommend for weekends!😎🤘🍻🍷🍸🥂“

“We are visiting from Virginia and it was our first stop for a beer since we arrived in Texas. Was not disappointed!!! Awesome service and atmosphere🤠Definitely recommend!!“

“Had a great time on Wednesday, very busy, lots of people due to the pool tournament ,but extremely polite atmosphere. I was outside listening to 210 Guitars performing, great two piece acoustic, Bryan and Greg were playing! Had some delicious chicken tenders w/fries and buckets of bud light were very reasonably priced! Bartenders were having ugly sweater night and they were hilarious, definitely will visit again! Hats off to the clean up guys, you did an excellent job!“

“These daiquiris are dangerous! Went out for ice cream and found this place on a whim! Got a liquid marijuana and boy she was rude asf! One moment you’re sitting there enjoying the great flavor and then you stand up to go grab a water and you can’t feel your legs! I can’t stress enough how great everything is!“

“I used to work here and it was by far the BEST job I’ve ever had . They treated every employee like family and every customer who came thru the door with kindness . Lis and Jayme are super knowledgeable when it comes to wine and only bringing the best stuff in . Amber the manager is also AMAZING and always coming up with great ideas for the place . 10/10 recommend stopping in to experience it sometime and enjoy all they have to offer !“

“Been such a great experience!.. Our bartender, Julia, made it even better!.. As a cherry on top, the owner (Kayla) just so happened to be there and buy a round of shots for my best friend’s birthday! Thank you for curating such a great experience! Y’all are the best!“

“Krista Ashley they’re all amazing and take care of the customers best neighborhood bar in San Antonio by far !!!“

“Amazing hospitality to us outsiders. Carol was a great bartender and the regulars were open to sharing stories. Wish we lived closer. From the one regular saying I hope you didn’t come up here trying to turn us blue(we are from NY) my response is we are from the real NY- upstate. Let’s turn all the states red! ♥️“

“Had a great time dancing to country music and some rock. Friendly and relaxing and great bartenders who make you feel at home“

“First time there so we will see“

“Love this place and the great bartenders! We always have the best time here with the regulars and new folks that come in. They have great specials and we love to come for the game machines. The new owner is rocking it with all of the changes! 10/10 recommend🙌“

“I recently visited the local VFW clubhouse after inheriting a flag flown in honor of my grandfather, who served in the Korean War. I was told this was the place to go for help getting it properly folded for display. From the moment I walked in, everyone was welcoming and kind. Two gentlemen took the time to carefully fold the flag with me, even giving a salute to honor my grandfather’s service. Others hung around to chat, which made the whole experience feel personal and genuine. This isn’t just a clubhouse it’s a place full of respect, camaraderie, and community. Very grateful for the help and the warm atmosphere.“

“Awesome bar with great people, friendly staff, and unbeatable prices! Perfect spot to unwind and enjoy good vibes. Highly recommend!“

“Great band playing. Fun atmosphere“

“Food was so good, I dug up my step mom and slapped her!!“

“Nothing! 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 🤣“

“I've been coming here for about a year.The staff are awesome with quick service of cold beer and delicious bar foodIf your competitive this is the place to be for there will always be someone to shoot against to test your skill level.“

“Down to earth staff 🍻🍺👍🏻👍🏻🌹“

“This is a Black Owned Business on the eastside of san antonio. Many customers are old-school men and women who comes to enjoy themselves and have a good time. I recently added this place as it was missing on Google maps. Alot of fond memories to those who has came and unfortunately has pass on. Will you leave a mark of history at this bar? Who knows?“

“had a good time there it was fun a lot of people friendly people I definitely go back again hope they have more car shows for bike show because I got both 🤘😎“

“This bar is amazing with amazing owners and staff. Seriously some of the cheapest prices and fun events all of the time. This is quickly becoming my go to bar!“

“My first visit to Eden will absolutely not be my last. The entire experience was fantastic!“

“Tasty drinks, great service (even when busy). Lots of spots to lounge and enjoy a drink. Please note, no food here, people seemed to be confused about that. Probably from the food pics on here, but they don't have food at the bar (at least not when we were there and people were asking for it). It does close a little early, so that's the only bummer.“

“This place was place was okay, the seafood boil was great, was pretty full when we got there first time eating here, parking was also a bit tight.

Parking: Parting was a bit tight.

Kid-friendliness: We did have our children with us, it was kid friendly“

“So it was a Saturday nite ...
Crowd was doing karaoke...
Staff was attentive....
drinks were served quickly ...
Great beers on tap and mixed drinks.
Drink Specials aswell...
Overall great bar ..“

“Chelsea was the best ever. She was quick, efficient, worked her butt off, was very nice, professional, and made a first time at a new bar very nice.“

“Love the vibes“

“Came out to Coqui because I heard about their new food menu and wanted to try it out. Baby Got Bunz served up wings with a lemon pepper and sweet chili zing flavor, fries and a mozzarella stick. Absolutely de-lish! Highly recommended. Also, the bartender is really cute 🥰“

“I recommend them - Here's why! We had a blast playing pool and talking. For the ladies, it was a very respectful , friendly atmosphere with many female pool players. The bar area is separate from the games as it's centrally located. Clean bathrooms, good prices and nice vibe. Check them out“

“Best bar ever... everyone is friendly.“

“Ive been several times to this venue and every time I go everyone is so kind and helpful to keep everything organized and running well. The service is always really good. The drinks are reasonably priced. Bartender Corrine and Security Antonio, are always there to help. Mike is always greeting and checking on everyone. My overall experience here at this venue has been a pleasant experience.“

“Very very cool bar that’s for sure highly recommend checking it out good people who run bar that’s for sure“

“We had so much fun at Whiskey Girls celebrating my sister in law 50 birthday! The owner was super nice and helpful with our ideas. We also hosted an open mic night AGAIN another great night. The bar tenders were super friendly and helpful as well. I will definitely go back.“

“Wonderful service! Something for everyone on the menu.“

“dont come here if you hate having fun. all ill say“

“I heard about this place and finally went and let me say Wow !!! again Wow!! I enjoyed myself the customers were friendly and the drinks was great . I felt like I was at home thank you to Julie the Bartender she was very friendly and professional. I will be visiting this place again and will bring all of my friends here . you guys rock 🙂“

“Mission Accomplished: An Unforgettable Tour at Ranger Creek Brewstillery Our visit to Ranger Creek Brewstillery was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we stepped in, their team welcomed us like old friends, sharing their passion for craft beer and spirits with a hospitality leaving a lasting impression and craving to return. As military veterans ourselves, we were blown away how this veteran-owned brewstillery supports service members and veterans through employment and education opportunities. It’s clear they’re not just crafting beverages—they’re brewing impact. Every single staff member was engaging, down-to-earth, and made us feel like part of the Ranger Creek family. Their enthusiasm for what they do was contagious, and their innovative approach to both beer and distilling left us beyond impressed. We only wish we lived closer so we could visit more often. Ranger Creek has earned its spot as a must-visit rendezvous whenever we’re in San Antonio. If you’re looking for top-notch brews, smooth spirits, and even better company, report to Ranger Creek!“

“Wonderful service! Something for everyone on the menu.“

“Best bar food in town. Food is always amazing when I order curbside and dining in. Staff always kind and show you the food before you take it home for carry out to make sure everything is correct. Will always come back for their amazing food.“

“Gave it a four only because of Monica the bartender she’s amazing. Doorman Gonzo however is a power tripping joke. A group of us came in 8 to be exact 7 females one male, we came in from the monthly truck meet. All but 3 females were mid to late 40’s including myself (49) the male my boyfriend is 51 we walk in go to the bar and Gonzo shows up out of no where (wasn’t at the door) and starts telling me I need your ID, the younger ones had theirs mine was in my truck, I told him my date of birth clearly I’m way over 21 but then he starts power tripping, Monica told him no it’s fine they’re of age and he proceeds to repeat over and over obnoxiously “I need to see ID” what a joke normally I’d be flattered however he was just being a j**** we go in there frequently during our truck meets and I’ve never experienced a doorman abusing his pseudo authority they way he did, I’ll make sure when going there next month we send a scout in to make sure that j*** isn’t “manning” the place. I will say that I’ve always had really great experiences with all other bartenders and doormen there.“

“Absolute best chill place“