What can we say? We love getting boozy! But when a lot of the nightlife scene is Downtown, where traffic is annoying and parking is non-existent, getting boozy can kind of be a pain. Well, we rounded some kickass bars that are miles away from the heart of Downtown as well as popular, packed areas like the Pearl and St. Mary’s Strip. Here are 24 bars where the only thing you’ll have to worry about is drinking.

George’s Keep 17803 La Cantera Terrace Suite #1200, (210) 310-3733, georgeskeep.com Who said all the sophisticated bars are in downtown? Not us! It goes without saying that George’s Keep matches that sophistication with craft cocktails, but this La Cantera bar also offers plenty of draft and bottled beers. Photo via Instagram / georgeskeep
Big Hops Multiple locations, bighops.com With three locations outside Loop 410, Big Hops lets you get your fill of booze without dealing with the craziness of downtown. It’s all about craft beer here, and it’s all but guaranteed that there’s a brew for everyone here. Photo via Instagram / grendel210
502 Bar 502 Embassy Oaks, (210) 257-8125, 502bar.com Over on Embassy Oaks, you can trust 502 Bar for your drinking needs. Though technically a spot for live music (especially local bands), this watering hole also lets you get boozy (with plenty of craft beers) and have a blast with karaoke or on a select movie nights. Photo via Instagram / cycliciousb
Cover 3 1806 N 1604 W, (210) 479-9700, cover-3.com Sure, there’s plenty of food options over at Cover 3, but this northern S.A. spot is also hella reliable for drinking. With a focus on providing a solid spot to watch sports, Cover 3 has a full bar as well as a wine cellar with more than 70 different kinds of this classy booze. Plus, the beer is hella cold so you can’t ask for much else. Photo via Instagram / sanantoniostephanie
The Sandbox 7280 UTSA Blvd, Suite 110, (210) 277-0970, thesandboxsa.com UTSA students and area residents alike were super excited to hear about the opening of the massive bar appropriately named The Sandbox. There you’ll find a full indoor bar (and restaurant) as well as a rooftop bar. While the views may not be as nice as downtown, this rooftop spot has everything you’re looking for. Photo via Instagram / thesandboxsa
Slackers
Slackers isn’t slacking when it comes to fun. Whether you’re there for the sports bar aspect or the collection of games, this spot has something for almost everyone. 126 W Rector // 12234 Nacogdoches Road, (210) 845-2603, slackersbars.com. Credit: Slackers
Luna 6740 San Pedro Ave, lunalive.com If you’re looking for a solid choice for date night but don’t want to go to the fancy hotel bars in the heart of downtown, Luna should definitely be one of your first choices. This dimly-lit bar is plenty cozy and inviting for cocktails and live music. You’ll be able to catch eclectic acts across a variety of genres, so there’s no need to put up with the downtown crowd for a night out on the town. Photo via Instagram / mrschadenfreude
Hills & Dales Ice House 15403 White Fawn Dr, (210) 695-2307, hillsanddalesicehouse.net If you just like beer and want it super cold, then Hills & Dales will definitely come through for you. You’ll have fun getting boozy and enjoying live music, and even more so if you take advantage of the pool tables, ping pong, cornhole or shuffleboard. If that’s your scene, there’s no need to go near downtown. Photo via Instagram / hillsanddalesicehouse Credit: Instagram / hillsanddalesicehouse
The General Public 17619 La Cantera Pkwy Suite 102, (210) 920-1101, thegenpublic.com With another location in Houston, this modern gastropub brings together all the cocktails, wine and beer you could ever want. No matter what your poison is, this spot gives you plenty of options for getting boozy. Photo via Instagram / design_dudes
Bar du Mon Ami 4901 Broadway St, (210) 740-9229, bardumonami.com If you want to be semi-close to the action, you can head down Broadway to the Pearl and the bars down Grayson or head to the nearby St. Mary’s Strip. But if you want to be a bit more out of the bustling nightlife scene, Bar du Mon Ami will come through with cocktails made with care. Photo via Instagram / bardumonami
Oak Hills Tavern
Come for the cheap drinks and good grub, stay for the cool events and hidden-gem charm. Oak Hills Tavern calls itself the best damn diver bar in San Antonio, and has been proudly flying under the radar for 25 years. 7920 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 614-8855, oakhillstavern.com. Credit: Photo via Facebook, OAK HILLS TAVERN
Who’s Who Cocktails 1711 Babcock Road, (210) 973-5055, facebook.com/whoswhococktails Who wants to go to Who’s Who? Sure, cocktails are front and center at this northwest side bar, but there’s also karaoke for you to partake in. So swing by when you’re in the area and enjoy drinks & a show. Photo via Instagram / realcameralero
Main Street Bar 13477 Wetmore Road, (210) 490-3038, barsanantoniotx.com Located not too far from the airport, Main Street Bar has all the workings of a solid watering hole: plenty of booze, pool, darts, a patio, and live music on the weekends. Photo via Instagram / mainstbar
The Bang Bang Bar 119 El Mio Drive, (210) 320-1187, thebangbangbartx.com From super friendly folks to a welcoming vibe that will leave everyone in your group satisfied, it’s pretty hard not to love Bang Bang Bar. With solid cocktails, live music, arcade games and all types of fun, this San Pedro spot is a go-to if you want to find a central watering hole without heading downtown. Photo via Instagram / colvera326
Copa Wine Bar 19141 Stone Oak Pkwy Suite 704, (210) 495-2672, thecopawinebar.com If wine is your drink of choice, it only makes sense that you spend some evenings over at Copa. Carrying both European and domestic wines, you can order by the glass or by the bottle if you’re a big spender. Just remember to even out your booziness with tapas or pizza in this intimate bar. Photo via Instagram / chuck_corbitt
The Edison Experiment 1846 N Loop 1604 E, (210) 479-9600, facebook.com/edisonexperiment Cocktails bars might not be common outside of Loop 410, but we will always (hopefully) have The Edison Experiment. For beautifully-crafted cocktails that won’t break the bank (especially not during happy hour) and are nowhere near the bustle of downtown, trust this Huebner Road spot to be everything you’re looking for. Photo via Instagram / sip_sa
Stout House 11851 Bandera Rd #119, (210) 637-9094, stouthousesa.com Not too far from the Silverado Theater you’ll find this watering hole specializing in brews. This casual spot offers about 20 brews on tap as well as other boozy options, obviously. And because it’s all about beer, you can enjoy a few games of beer pong. There’s also pool and darts if you want to get plastered at your own pace. Photo via Instagram / satxrated
The Rustic 17619 La Cantera Pkwy Ste 204, (210) 245-7500, therustic.com Nestled in the bustling Rim shopping area, The Rustic is a very obvious choice for when you want the lively bar scene. On top of the advantage of not being downtown, this northwest watering hole offers a large patio as well as a massive indoor bar for all the beer, cocktails and more you could hope to drink. Plus, the bar brings in live music acts on the regular, and surprisingly it’s not all country. Photo via Instagram / therusticsa Credit: Instagram / therusticsa
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium 11255 Huebner Rd #212, (210) 696-5080, beerknurd.com Sure, it’s a chain, but it’s the only location in San Antonio and it definitely proves itself with so many beers it’ll feel like you’ll never have to order the same kind twice. This tavern-like watering hole also serves American pub fare, so beer lovers can have the best of both worlds here. Add the fun events like trivia night and you’ll be well entertained too. Photo via Instagram / flyingsaucersa
Shenanygans Multiple locations, facebook.com With two outposts in SA, Shenanygans lets you feel welcome with the sports bar attitude (and cool patios!) and cocktail menu. Don’t worry – they have specials all the time. Trust us, you’ll feel like family and become a regular in no time. Photo via Instagram / sacurrent
The Corner 8839 Culebra Road #101, (210) 267-5479, It’s all about beer here, but what else would you expect from a growler center? Still, The Corner is totally worth sticking around to sip on fresh poured craft beer and kick back with friends. Seriously, this neighborhood bar is the prime hangout for you and your crew, especially if y’all are a bunch of borrachos. Photo via Instagram / 6202sa
The Green Lantern 20626 Stone Oak Pkwy #101, (210) 497-3722, greenlantern.bar The movie might have been terrible, but this Green Lantern is another story. This underground bar offers speakeasy-style digs while serving up classic and craft cocktails. No matter what liquor you prefer, Green Lantern will surely make it the way you like. Photo via Instagram / sacurrent
Kennedy’s Public House
This Irish bar in the Stone Oak neighborhood has daily specials and 16 beers on tap, including locally produced craft brews.19179 Blanco Road, (210) 764-1333kennedysirishbar.com. Credit: Photo via Yelp / Jennifer O.
The Thursty Turtle
The Thursty Turtle is a chill spot to take it slow and ponder the philosophical question that greets patrons at the door: Are you a turtle? We’re not sure, but maybe we can get to the bottom of it after a few beers. Happy hour at this dive runs until 8 p.m., after all.1626 NE Interstate 410 Loop, (210) 820-3600,https://www.facebook.com/TheThurstyTurtle/. Credit: Photo via Instagram / jonwiener