San Antonio's Best After-Work Bar

Sleek singles emporium rises above its hotel-bar roots with a wealth of human and architectural eye candy.

Reviews:

• “Best drinks, Best atmosphere”
• “Could be better”
• “Best bar service and atmosphere”
• “Chic Lounge”

Tips: The apple martinis come highly recommended.

V Bar

Live comedy in a fun atmosphere seven nights a week.

Reviews:

• “Fun”
• “For A Good Time!”

Rivercenter Comedy Club

A quintessential Irish bar that could have been imported straight from 2nd Avenue in New York City.

Reviews:

• “horrible place”
• “Love It!”
• “I love O’Malley’s”
• “Grrrreat!”

O’Malley’s

Indulge yourself with a martini and a cigar while enjoying exhibits from notable artists in this downtown San Antonio bar.

SoHo Wine & Martini Bar or email SoHo Wine & Martini Bar

Squeeze into the crowd and belt out the tunes at this Riverwalk piano bar.

Reviews:

• “Music venue? WHAT?”
• “Some of the best and most versatile musicians!”
• “tourist trap”
• “Great entertainment and specials for service industry people!!”
• “good times”

Tips: Be prepared for off-color jokes, as well as good-natured public humiliation of folks called up to the stage.

Howl At The Moon San Antonio or email Howl At The Moon San Antonio

Serious Mexican food with a groovy edge.

Reviews:

• “Only place in town with Green Chili…”
• “Great overall Texas experiance!”
• “Good Mexican food that’s a bit different.”
• “Small portions, bland food”
• “Good Place To Eat”

Tips: Be prepared to wait 30 minutes for a table on the weekends, and pass away the minutes with one of their excellent margaritas and always-fresh chips and salsa.

Chuy’s Restaurant

Reviews:

• “Fun patio and great beer selection”
• “lots of beers, except”
• “For Beer lovers and non-beer lovers alike”
• “Beer emporium for the college crowd”
• “You want 200 differrent kinds of beer? Then this is the place.”

Flying Saucer

Sometimes San Antonians want to go where the tourists aren’t.

Reviews:

• “Terrible Customer Service! Don’t book an event b/c you will not get your money back”
• “Great place to go to on a Friday nite!”
• “Go there after work.”
• “Tourist Trap!”

Tips: Within walking distance is the old Spanish Governor’s Palace, a CitySearch nominee for best historic site.

Cadillac Bar & Restaurant

When (after a few beers with friends) people fantasize about owning a bar, this is what they have in mind.

Tips: Blanco Tavern is nominated for best sports bar for the friendly atmosphere.

Blanco Tavern

The seven-days-a-week watering hole offers an extensive assortment of beverages from beer and wine to schnapps and whiskey.

Tips: There are different daily specials and happy hour lasts all 14 hours on Sunday.

Finnegan’s Sports and Spirits

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