Believe it or not, bar-hopping isn’t the only option for late-night fun in San Antonio. Night owls of all kinds can find something to enjoy in the Alamo City, from more sedentary entertainment like live shows to heart-pumping action including laser tag, go-kart racing and more.

Not sure where to start? To make it easy, we rounded up 20 late-night activities for after hours fun.

Race your friends at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games 5527 N. Loop 1604 W., (210) 469-0700, andrettikarting.com Andretti’s indoor go-kart track promises an adrenaline rush! The entertainment center — which also offers laser tag, arcade games, a VR experience and more — is open until midnight Sunday-Thursday and 1 a.m. Friday-Saturday. Credit: Photo via Instagram / andrettisanantonio
Go to a drag show San Antonio’s drag scene is livelier than you might think. Stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race regularly perform at the Bonham Exchange, and there’s a vivacious slate of local performers strutting their stuff at venues including Pegasus and Brick at Blue Star. Credit: Julián P. Ledezma
Get your karaoke on Sometimes a night out calls for letting loose and belting out “Como la Flor” with your besties. Even better is when you get to do it with real musicians — some places in SA have karaoke nights with a live band. Not sure where to start? Check out our list of local karaoke joints. Credit: Nina Rangel
Laugh together at a stand-up show San Antonio’s Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club regularly hosts big-name comics, and sometimes has Sunday evening shows for $10-$15. Those more interested in homegrown talent should check out the literally underground shows at Blind Tiger Comedy Club, which is located in the basement of the Magic Time Machine Restaurant. Credit: Chase Otero
Become a laser tag champion at Main Event Entertainment Multiple Locations, mainevent.com Whether your path to victory lies in stealth or going on the offensive, playing the hero and bringing your team the win in laser tag always feels great. San Antonio’s two Main Event locations offer laser tag as well as bowling, billiards, gravity ropes and plenty of other games, and both stay open late all week long. Credit: Shutterstock / Zeeshan Babar
Best Craft Beer Selection Black Potion, 1900 Fredericksburg Road, Suite 101, (210) 369-8750, facebook.com/BlackPotionSATX Credit: Courtesy Photo / Black Potion
Never Late Diner 6420 NW Loop 410, Suite 108, (210) 236-9030, instagram.com/neverlatediner This new spot operates 24/7/365, so San Antonians can get their fill on comfort food whenever the mood strikes. Many menu items boast cheeky, Alamo City-inspired names, such as the Cheesemosa Omelette and the Blanco B.L.T. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Never Late Diner
Hop in the bumper cars at Pinstack 742 NW Loop 410, Suite 201, (726) 999-2800, pinstackbowl.com Like other entries on this list, Pinstack has fun to offer in the form of bowling, arcade games, laser tag and more — but nobody else has bumper cars. If your kind of fun involves crashing into your friends, head here for your next night on the town. Credit: Nina Rangel
Take a spin around the dance floor Step into the lively atmosphere of one of SA’s many Western bars such as Cowboys Dancehall or Thirsty Horse Saloon for a late night twirl or two. The infectious twang of country music beckons, cowboy boots shuffle and neon lights illuminate spinning couples lost in the tunes while ice-cold beer flows from each honky tonk’s numerous bars. Credit: Shutterstock / ThoseLittleWings
Hang out at Halcyon 1414 S. Alamo St., (210) 277-7045, halcyoncoffeebar.com Coffee after dark? Well, why not? Even for those who deem a nighttime caffeine jolt a bit much, Halcyon is a great place to have a relaxed late night hangout — it’s open until midnight on weekdays and 2 a.m. on weekends. Credit: Photo via Instagram / halcyonsouthtownsa
Strap on your bowling shoes Lots of bowling lanes stay open late in SA. You can hit the lanes at Bowlero, Astro Superbowl, The Lanes at Oak Hills or Bandera Bowling Center, to name a few. Credit: Shutterstock / George Rudy
Try out all the games at the Japanese-style arcade at Otaku Cafe 7022 Bandera Rd., (210) 455-4516, rrotakucafe.com With a large selection of imported Japanese arcade games, Japanese snacks and an abundance of anime and gaming merch, Otaku Cafe is a great spot to indulge your inner otaku. Make sure to check their social media pages for info on game tournaments. Credit: Photo via Instagram / rikricotakucafe
Enjoy dinner & a movie at Alamo Drafthouse multiple locations, drafthouse.com The movies are an obvious choice when it’s hot as Hades outside, but add delicious dinner and drink options and you make it even more of an occasion. Appropriately, right now they’re even showing Al Pacino’s “Dog Day Afternoon,” which is what every afternoon feels like this week. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Alamo Drafthouse
Check out the local live music scene Sometimes you just gotta rock it out. Venues like Faust, The Lonesome Rose, 502 Bar, Hi-Tones and many more often host shows that start at 9 p.m. or later, keeping the fun going all night long. Credit: Jaime Monzon
Test your wits at an escape room Think you’ve got what it takes to get out? Try your hand at the challenging puzzles in a local escape room to find out. Both The Escape Game and Escape Room San Antonio are open until midnight daily. Credit: Shutterstock / Michal Durinik
Practice your drive at Topgolf 5539 N. Loop 1604 W., (210) 202-2694, topgolf.com Topgolf is as much about socializing as it is hitting balls, so you don’t have to be a golf pro to have a good time. You can grab some friends and practice your swing late into the night, since the SA location is open until midnight Sunday-Thursday and 2 a.m. Friday-Saturday. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Hillsboro Chamber
Play a late night game of bingo Get your fill of luck-based thrills with late night bingo. Try out a game at Bandera or Ingram Late Night Bingo, which hold sessions into the wee hours of the morning. Credit: Shutterstock / Peter Ekvall
The Alamo The Alamo It should come as no surprise that the Alamo is said to be very haunted. Ghosts that have been seen at the historic site include soldiers as well as a small child that purportedly wanders the grounds. Credit: Shutterstock / JB888
Enjoy classic arcade fun at Diversions Game Room 9900 San Pedro Ave., (210) 341-2561, facebook.com/diversionsgameroom Diversions Game Room is open until 2 a.m. daily, so night owls can come anytime for old-school arcade fun. Credit: Photo via Instagram / diversionsgameroom
Cosmic Mayhem Blacklight Mini Golf and Bar Cosmic Mayhem feels like you fell down the rabbit hole into Wonderland, but if the Mad Hatter and company were more into mini golf than tea parties. This indoor blacklight mini golf joint offers an 18-hole indoor course, virtual reality games, an arcade and axe-throwing. A fun choice for first dates or family time.903 E. Bitters Road, Suite 310, (210) 437-1072, cosmicmayhem.com. Credit: Photo by satxrated via Instagram / cosmic_mayhemsa

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