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We asked, and San Antonio answered! Here are the Best of San Antonio Nightlife winners of 2019.
Best Happy Hour
Little Woodrow’s, multiple locations, littlewoodrows.com
Photo via Instagram / littlewoodrowsstoneoakBest Local Brewery
Alamo Beer Company, 202 Lamar, (210) 872-5589, alamobeer.com
Photo via Instagram / alamobeercoBest Dance Club
Bonham Exchange, 411 Bonham, (210) 224-9219, bonhamexchange.com
Photo by Jaime MonzonBest Lesbian Bar
La Botanica, 2911 N St Mary’s St, (210) 716-0702, vivalabotanica.com
Photo via Instagram / infiniteweekendBest Dive Bar
The Bang Bang Bar, 119 El Mio Dr, (210) 320-1187, thebangbangbartx.com
Photo via Instagram / twopeasinapod.saBest Cocktail Bar & Cocktails
Bar 1919, 1420 S Alamo St, (210) 227-1420, bar1919.com
Photo by amlilleberg via Instagram / 1919satxBest Ice House
The Friendly Spot, 943 S Alamo St, (210) 224-2337, thefriendlyspot.com
Photo via Instagram / thefriendlyspotBest Place To Nurse A Hangover
Liberty Bar, 1111 S Alamo St, (210) 227-1187, liberty-bar.com
Photo via Instagram / libertybarsaBest Bar Food
Sanchos Cantina & Cocina, 628 Jackson St, (210) 320-1840, sanchosmx.com
Photo via Instagram / txmikkaBest Hotel Bar
Ocho, 1015 Navarro St, (210) 222-2008, havanasanantonio.com
Photo via Instagram / zoogirlkeciaBest Micheladas
The Friendly Spot, 943 S Alamo St, (210) 224-2337, thefriendlyspot.com
Photo via Instagram / thefriendlyspotDads Karaoke
2615 Mossrock, (210) 267-5703, facebook.com/dadskaraoke
When “karaoke” is in the name, you can expect a venue name to have its shit together for times you just wanna get drunk and scream into a microphone. Slightly sleazy, the bar is a solid option for hours of uninhibited fun for just about anyone, especially first-timers trying to get their feet wet in the art of karaoke. Expect a crowd – or shall we say audience?
Photo via Instagram / ennaid_22Best Margaritas
La Gloria, multiple locations, chefjohnnyhernandez.com
Photo via Instagram / hungrybexarBest Drink Specials/Cheap Drinks
Bonham Exchange, 411 Bonham, (210) 224-9219, bonhamexchange.com
Photo via Instagram / whatwouldjohndoBest Craft Beer Selection
The Friendly Spot, 943 S Alamo St, (210) 224-2337, thefriendlyspot.com
Photo via Instagram / thefriendlyspotBest Bloody Mary
Liberty Bar, 1111 S Alamo St, (210) 227-1187, liberty-bar.com
Photo via Instagram / sacurrentBest New Bar
Lucy Cooper’s Texas Ice House, 16080 San Pedro Ave, (210) 462-1894, lucycoopers.com
Photo via Instagram / lucycoopersicehouseBest Bartender
Vikki Buchanan at the Bonham Exchange, 411 Bonham, (210) 224-9219, bonhamexchange.com
Photo via Instagram / bonhamexchange Credit:Instagram / bonhamexchangeBest Country Bar
John T. Floore’s Country Store, 14492 Old Bandera Road, Helotes, (210) 695-8827, liveatfloores.com
Photo via Instagram / _j_l_a_n_d_Best Music Venue
The Aztec Theatre, 104 N St Mary’s St, (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com
Photo via Instagram / vitaminjones Credit:Instagram / vitaminjonesBest Sports Bar
Slackers, multiple locations, slackersbars.com
Photo via Instagram / sacurrentBest Gay Bar
Bonham Exchange, 411 Bonham, (210) 224-9219, bonhamexchange.com
Photo via Instagram / shawnashleyphotoBest Sunday Funday
The Friendly Spot, 943 S Alamo St, (210) 224-2337, thefriendlyspot.com
Photo via Instagram / thefriendlyspotBest Wine Bar
Max’s Wine Dive, 340 E Basse Road Ste 101, (210) 444-9547, maxswinedive.com
Photo via Instagram / tingletxnBest Bar Games
Little Woodrow’s, multiple locations, littlewoodrows.com
Photo via Instagram / littlewoodrowsstoneoakBest Hookah Bar
Hookah Harem, 6862 Ingram Road, (210) 455-9499, hookahharem.com
Photo via Instagram / hookahharem
