20 Actually Fun, Late-night Things to Do in San Antonio

We've all been in the spot, especially during this time of year, where it's suddenly nighttime and yet we're still not tired. But maybe you just don't feel like doing the whole bar scene. Don't worry – we've got you covered. Here are twenty local spots you and your buds can have a blast after hours.
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Laser Legend
7505 N Loop 1604 East #101, (210) 444-9025, laserlegend.com
Has anyone ever been to Laser Legend and not had fun? We didn’t think so. Since they’re open until 9 p.m. on weeknights and midnight on weekends, there’s time for every night owl to play a round or two of laser tag, glow golf, arcade games, and even an escape room - coming soon.
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Laser Legend
7505 N Loop 1604 East #101, (210) 444-9025, laserlegend.com
Has anyone ever been to Laser Legend and not had fun? We didn’t think so. Since they’re open until 9 p.m. on weeknights and midnight on weekends, there’s time for every night owl to play a round or two of laser tag, glow golf, arcade games, and even an escape room - coming soon.
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Brunswick Zone Thousand Oaks Bowl
4330 Thousand Oaks, (210) 654-0031, bowlbrunswick.com
Fully equipped with bowling and billiards, Brunswick Zone Thousand Oaks Bowl is a pretty hip joint, even boasting their own signature cocktails, for those of you looking to engage in imbibement. 
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Brunswick Zone Thousand Oaks Bowl
4330 Thousand Oaks, (210) 654-0031, bowlbrunswick.com
Fully equipped with bowling and billiards, Brunswick Zone Thousand Oaks Bowl is a pretty hip joint, even boasting their own signature cocktails, for those of you looking to engage in imbibement.
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Main Event Entertainment
1911 N Loop 1604 East, (210) 305-5999, mainevent.com
With bowling, laser tag, arcade games, billiards, gravity ropes, karaoke, minigolf, rock climbing, and virtual reality, what doesn’t Main Event have? The only thing we can think of is an early closing time: they stay open until midnight on weekdays, and 2 a.m. on weekends.
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Main Event Entertainment
1911 N Loop 1604 East, (210) 305-5999, mainevent.com
With bowling, laser tag, arcade games, billiards, gravity ropes, karaoke, minigolf, rock climbing, and virtual reality, what doesn’t Main Event have? The only thing we can think of is an early closing time: they stay open until midnight on weekdays, and 2 a.m. on weekends.
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Bandera Late Night Bingo
5810 Bandera Rd, (210) 682-6000, goldenbingofamily.com
Open from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and even later on the weekends, Bandera Late Night Bingo has to be one of the coolest bingo joints in town. While you’re there, feel free to binge out on concessions like cheese-covered Hot Cheetos. 
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Bandera Late Night Bingo
5810 Bandera Rd, (210) 682-6000, goldenbingofamily.com
Open from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and even later on the weekends, Bandera Late Night Bingo has to be one of the coolest bingo joints in town. While you’re there, feel free to binge out on concessions like cheese-covered Hot Cheetos.
Photo via Instagram / john__concepcion
Blind Tiger Comedy Club
902 NE Interstate 410 Loop, (210) 828-1470, blindtigercomedyclub.com
Boasting as San Antonio’s only underground comedy club, the Blind Tiger opens on on the weekends at 8 p.m. The secret show, however, doesn’t start until about midnight. Can you handle having to wait to find out who the secret guests are? 
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Blind Tiger Comedy Club
902 NE Interstate 410 Loop, (210) 828-1470, blindtigercomedyclub.com
Boasting as San Antonio’s only underground comedy club, the Blind Tiger opens on on the weekends at 8 p.m. The secret show, however, doesn’t start until about midnight. Can you handle having to wait to find out who the secret guests are?
Photo via Instagram / blindtigercomedy
Hotel Emma
136 E Grayson St, (210) 448-8300, thehotelemma.com
Located in the Pearl and built in 1894, Hotel Emma houses not only the in-house tavern, Sternewirth, but also the Hiatus Spa. While Sternewirth, of course, is open until midnight during the week (and later on the weekends), the Hiatus Spa stays open until 9. Remember – it’s never too late to get a pedicure. Need we say more to make this gorgeous staycation more tempting?
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Hotel Emma
136 E Grayson St, (210) 448-8300, thehotelemma.com
Located in the Pearl and built in 1894, Hotel Emma houses not only the in-house tavern, Sternewirth, but also the Hiatus Spa. While Sternewirth, of course, is open until midnight during the week (and later on the weekends), the Hiatus Spa stays open until 9. Remember – it’s never too late to get a pedicure. Need we say more to make this gorgeous staycation more tempting?
Photo via Instagram / thehotelemma
Diversions Game Room
9900 San Pedro Ave, (210) 341-2561, facebook.com/diversionsgameroom
What fans of the joint call a “real arcade,” Diversions Game Room has about 75 games, such as air hockey, Tetris, and other classics. Open until 2 a.m. daily, you’ll be sure to have a good time - especially since $20 can buy you 100 tokens.
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Diversions Game Room
9900 San Pedro Ave, (210) 341-2561, facebook.com/diversionsgameroom
What fans of the joint call a “real arcade,” Diversions Game Room has about 75 games, such as air hockey, Tetris, and other classics. Open until 2 a.m. daily, you’ll be sure to have a good time - especially since $20 can buy you 100 tokens.
Photo via Instagram / cellothegreat
Topgolf
5539 N Loop 1604 West, (210) 202-2694, topgolf.com
Open until 11 p.m. on weeknights and even later on weekends, you don’t have to know how to play golf to reserve a bay at Topgolf (though it helps to have some familiarity with the game). Even if you don’t know how to play and embarrass yourself in front of your friends, you can still enjoy the full-service restaurant and bar on location. 
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Topgolf
5539 N Loop 1604 West, (210) 202-2694, topgolf.com
Open until 11 p.m. on weeknights and even later on weekends, you don’t have to know how to play golf to reserve a bay at Topgolf (though it helps to have some familiarity with the game). Even if you don’t know how to play and embarrass yourself in front of your friends, you can still enjoy the full-service restaurant and bar on location.
Photo via Instagram / txtroublemaker
Bowlero
13307 San Pedro Ave, (210) 496-3811, bowlero.com
Though their hours are all over the place, Bowlero is always open until at least 11 p.m. no matter which day you go. Of course, you go for the bowling, and you stay because you got hooked on their appetizers and drinks. Don’t blame us.
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Bowlero
13307 San Pedro Ave, (210) 496-3811, bowlero.com
Though their hours are all over the place, Bowlero is always open until at least 11 p.m. no matter which day you go. Of course, you go for the bowling, and you stay because you got hooked on their appetizers and drinks. Don’t blame us.
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Lock'em Up Escape Rooms
Inside of University Bowl, 12332 I-10 Frontage Rd, (210) 300-0003, lockemupescaperooms.com
Located inside of the University Bowl, Lock’em Up Escape Room has several themes, each with their own difficulties. Beginners may want to start off with the Quest for the Throne, the easiest of their rooms. If you decide to stay for a second round, they’re open until midnight on weeknights and 2 a.m. on the weekends.
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Lock'em Up Escape Rooms
Inside of University Bowl, 12332 I-10 Frontage Rd, (210) 300-0003, lockemupescaperooms.com
Located inside of the University Bowl, Lock’em Up Escape Room has several themes, each with their own difficulties. Beginners may want to start off with the Quest for the Throne, the easiest of their rooms. If you decide to stay for a second round, they’re open until midnight on weeknights and 2 a.m. on the weekends.
Photo via Instagram / lockemupescaperooms
Halcyon
1414 S Alamo St, (210) 277-7045, halcyoncoffeebar.com
Every weeknight has a theme at this haunt. They’ve got Margarita Monday, College/Trivia Tuesday, half-priced wine on Wednesdays, $3 beer on Thursdays, and $1 mimosas when you get food on Sunday nights. If you’re having trouble staying awake until they close at 2 a.m., they even serve coffee.
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Halcyon
1414 S Alamo St, (210) 277-7045, halcyoncoffeebar.com
Every weeknight has a theme at this haunt. They’ve got Margarita Monday, College/Trivia Tuesday, half-priced wine on Wednesdays, $3 beer on Thursdays, and $1 mimosas when you get food on Sunday nights. If you’re having trouble staying awake until they close at 2 a.m., they even serve coffee.
Photo via Instagram / halcyonsouthtownsa
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club
618 Northwest Loop 410, (210) 541-8805, lolsanantonio.com
They say laughter is the best medicine, and a comedy show is definitely a good way to fix your late-night boredom. While the venue says it's only open until midnight on the weekend, shows that start by this time will go on until the stage is clear, so that means you could very well laughing until 2 or 3 a.m.
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Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club
618 Northwest Loop 410, (210) 541-8805, lolsanantonio.com
They say laughter is the best medicine, and a comedy show is definitely a good way to fix your late-night boredom. While the venue says it's only open until midnight on the weekend, shows that start by this time will go on until the stage is clear, so that means you could very well laughing until 2 or 3 a.m.
Photo via Instagram / malhall
Ingram Late Night Bingo
6709 Northwest Loop 410, (210) 680-0388, goldenbingofamily.com
Ingram Late Night Bingo is kind of like Bandera Late Night Bingo, except they open their doors and keep them open later than Bandera. They’re owned by the same family, after all: Golden Family Bingo. Did we mention that they give more to charities in Texas than any other Bingo hall? Now you can feel good about your late-night games, no matter which location you choose.
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Ingram Late Night Bingo
6709 Northwest Loop 410, (210) 680-0388, goldenbingofamily.com
Ingram Late Night Bingo is kind of like Bandera Late Night Bingo, except they open their doors and keep them open later than Bandera. They’re owned by the same family, after all: Golden Family Bingo. Did we mention that they give more to charities in Texas than any other Bingo hall? Now you can feel good about your late-night games, no matter which location you choose.
Photo via Instagram / mexicakes
Brick at Blue Star
1773, 108 Blue Star, (210) 262-8653, brickatbluestar.com
There’s always something going on at Brick. It doesn’t matter if you’re into markets of the vintage, vegan, and mystical, or if you prefer game nights, open studios, or music. Not only is something always going on, but they often have events that go on until 11 p.m. or later.
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Brick at Blue Star
1773, 108 Blue Star, (210) 262-8653, brickatbluestar.com
There’s always something going on at Brick. It doesn’t matter if you’re into markets of the vintage, vegan, and mystical, or if you prefer game nights, open studios, or music. Not only is something always going on, but they often have events that go on until 11 p.m. or later.
Photo via Instagram / brickatbluestar
Oak Hills Lanes
7330 Callaghan Rd, (210) 344-6251, oakhillslanes.com
While the cafe located within Oak Hills Lanes is open all day, every day, the lanes themselves stay open well into the night - until midnight during the week and of course, later on the weekends.
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Oak Hills Lanes
7330 Callaghan Rd, (210) 344-6251, oakhillslanes.com
While the cafe located within Oak Hills Lanes is open all day, every day, the lanes themselves stay open well into the night - until midnight during the week and of course, later on the weekends.
Photo via Instagram / ea112112
The Exit Game Escape Room
5720 Bandera Rd #23, (210) 568-7777, exitgame-sa.com
With a psycho-thriller mood, the Exit Game Escape Room has several themes: an asylum, zombie apocalypse, the Zodiac Killer, and Sherlock Holmes. Though they stay open relatively late on weekdays, they stay open until midnight on the weekends. If you’re the kind of night owl that likes using your brain, this is the late-night activity for you.
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The Exit Game Escape Room
5720 Bandera Rd #23, (210) 568-7777, exitgame-sa.com
With a psycho-thriller mood, the Exit Game Escape Room has several themes: an asylum, zombie apocalypse, the Zodiac Killer, and Sherlock Holmes. Though they stay open relatively late on weekdays, they stay open until midnight on the weekends. If you’re the kind of night owl that likes using your brain, this is the late-night activity for you.
Photo via Exit Game Escape Room Gallery
Bowl & Barrel
17619 La Cantera Pkwy Ste 102, (210) 920-1102, bowlandbarrel.com
While Bowl & Barrel is certainly a more upscale bowling experience, you don’t need to be a seasoned bowler or a beverage connoisseur to enjoy your time here. You can spend time here, by the way, until midnight during the week and 2 a.m. on weekends.
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Bowl & Barrel
17619 La Cantera Pkwy Ste 102, (210) 920-1102, bowlandbarrel.com
While Bowl & Barrel is certainly a more upscale bowling experience, you don’t need to be a seasoned bowler or a beverage connoisseur to enjoy your time here. You can spend time here, by the way, until midnight during the week and 2 a.m. on weekends.
Photo via Instagram / bowlandbarrel
John T. Floore's Country Store
14492 Old Bandera Rd, (210) 695-8827, liveatfloores.com
Get ready to have a great time at this honky tonk. Not only is it a historic location that hosts quality acts, ticket prices are often pretty affordable. Sometimes the doors open at 6 p.m. and sometimes 8 p.m., but they always stay open until everyone has had a great time.
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John T. Floore's Country Store
14492 Old Bandera Rd, (210) 695-8827, liveatfloores.com
Get ready to have a great time at this honky tonk. Not only is it a historic location that hosts quality acts, ticket prices are often pretty affordable. Sometimes the doors open at 6 p.m. and sometimes 8 p.m., but they always stay open until everyone has had a great time.
Photo via Instagram / floorecountrystore
Astro SuperBowl
3202 Harry Wurzbach Rd, (210) 824-6348, astrosuperbowl.com
The coolest thing about Astro SuperBowl has got to be their all you can bowl special: from Sunday until Thursday, from 9pm until they close, you can bowl as many games as you want for $10. When do they close, you might ask? On weekdays, they stay open until midnight, and on weekends, they close at 1 a.m.
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Astro SuperBowl
3202 Harry Wurzbach Rd, (210) 824-6348, astrosuperbowl.com
The coolest thing about Astro SuperBowl has got to be their all you can bowl special: from Sunday until Thursday, from 9pm until they close, you can bowl as many games as you want for $10. When do they close, you might ask? On weekdays, they stay open until midnight, and on weekends, they close at 1 a.m.
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The Rustic
17619 La Cantera Pkwy Ste 204, (210) 245-7500, therustic.com
Sure, The Rustic is a favorite for beer lovers, but it's also a badass spot for live music! With an eclectic variety of acts coming through, there's bound to be a show that peaks your interest.
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The Rustic
17619 La Cantera Pkwy Ste 204, (210) 245-7500, therustic.com
Sure, The Rustic is a favorite for beer lovers, but it's also a badass spot for live music! With an eclectic variety of acts coming through, there's bound to be a show that peaks your interest.
Photo via Instagram / nikixixixi