Big bars too overwhelming for you? Looking for a small, intimate watering hole for date night? Just trying to escape the weekend crowds of Downtown or the St. Mary’s Strip? We’ve got a few bars for you in mind. Check out these 20 tiny bars in San Antonio.
Cullum’s Attagirl Ice House 726 E. Mistletoe Ave., (210) 437-4263, facebook.com/cullumsattagirl The taps rotate frequently at this chicken shack known for its Southern fried wings and fried bologna and pimento sandwiches. Photo via Instagram, lindsaydoodler
Zinc Bistro & Bar 207 N. Presa St., (210) 224-2900, zincwine.com Food service stops at midnight, but the prickly pear margaritas and wine keep flowing ‘til 2 inside this cozy bar. Photo via Instagram, dreammieeee
Bexar Pub 114 Brooklyn Ave., (210) 236-7828, facebook.com/bexarpub Though Bexar Pub has an expansive outdoor area, the indoor portion is not for the claustrophobic. Still, it’s a welcome refuge from the heat, especially during happy hour. Photo via Instagram, alamobeerco
The Bin Tapas Bar 511 E. Grayson, (210) 994-8099, facebook.com/thebintapasbar Jason Dady delivered with this wee bar perfect for gin and tonics, porrones between friends and tapas. Photo via Instagram, kimsfoodiegram
Havana Bar 1015 Navarro St., (210) 222-2008, havanasanantonio.com Perhaps the most intimate of all the bars on this list, Havana Bar is all dim lights and cozy couches. We’re not here to give you ideas, but this tiny bar below the lively Ocho will. Photo via Instagram, havanasanantonio
Sancho’s Cantina & Cocina 628 Jackson St., (210) 320-1840, sanchosmx.com If you can’t increase your footprint horizontally, grow up. That’s what Sanchos did and that additional rooftop patio makes this tiny bar a go-to. Photo via Instagram, adventure_girl143
TBA 2801 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 320-1753, tbasatx.com A service industry favorite for unwinding, TBA serves up a solid list of cocktails and canned craft beer in the tight space formerly occupied by Salute. Photo via Instagram, tbasatx
Lowcountry 318 Martinez St., (210) 560-2224 Though this Southtown joint possesses a sizable back patio, the inside is small and dark (the black paint certainly helps), perfect for chill hangs or spooky seances. Photo via Instagram, mandimichele
Bar du Mon Ami 4901 Broadway St., (210) 740-9229, bardumonami.com Cocktail lovers cling to this Alamo Heights staple that introduced the classics back to the 09. Photo via Instagram, buenaestrella
Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling 48934 Whirlwhind Drive, (210) 775-2099, drinkrangercreek.com Tiny taproom with big flavors, nights at Ranger Creek are spent sampling cocktails that use their award-winning whiskey and beers. Photo via Instagram, jumpcutian
The Filling Station Tap Room 701 S. St. Mary’s St., (210) 444-2200, facebook.com/stationtaproom Bold beers are poured at this tiny joint that used to house the Station Cafe. Make yourself at home on the patio. Photo via Instagram, aliinunderland
Haunt Lounge at The St. Anthony Hotel 300 E. Travis, (210) 227-4392 Though spacious enough for posh seating and elaborate design details, Haunt is intimate and tiny, especially compared to neighboring Rebelle at the St. Anthony Hotel. Photo via Instagram, chriscracklepop
SoHo Wine & Martini Bar 214 W. Crockett St., (210) 444-1000 One of the area’s first cocktail bars still packs in ‘tini aficionados to the downtown area. Photo via Instagram, meredith_p14
Club Sirius 228 Losoya St., (210) 643-6650 Just a few steps from the Riverwalk, Club Sirius gets packed fast. Squeeze your way in for cool specials on just about everything. Photo via Instagram, branrec_yoself
Dor?ol Distilling Co. 1902 S. Flores St., (210) 229-0607 Technically a taproom, Dorcol Distilling is a place for rakia and beer-lovers to squeeze in and enjoy a (moderately sized) cold one. Photo via Instagram, deedeedarling05
Reggae Bar 2016 Austin Hwy., (210) 772-9891 It fits as many reggae fans as San Antonio can handle. Photo via Instagram, lpz_dnl
Green Lantern 2026 Stone Oak Parkway #101, (210) 497-3722, thegreenlanternsa.com The Stone Oak area has a not-so-secret little spot that turns into cramped quarters on weekends. Photo via Instagram, sacurrent
Salud The Ultimate Tequila Bar 8123 Broadway St., (210) 320-6034, saludtequilabar.com Albeit its small dance floor, weekends mean tequila shots and tequila-filled drinks at this itty bitty Broadway bar. Photo via Instagram, ivethsees
Tucker’s Kozy Korner 1338 E Houston St., (210) 320-2192 Tiny and timeless, Tucker’s is known for its fun happy hour and guest DJs. Photo via Instagram, clive78757
Baker Street Pub 4326 Gardendale St., (210) 561-7757 If you’re into tightly packed dives with speed drinks and plenty of USAA regulars, this is the tiny bar for you. Photo via Instagram, ap1412