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.
20 late-night things to do for San Antonio night owls
By San Antonio Current Staff on Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 1:53 pm
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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.
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.
Julián P. Ledezma
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.
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.
Nina Rangel
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.
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.
Chase Otero
Laugh it out at a stand-up show
San Antonio’s Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club regularly hosts big-name comics, but 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.
San Antonio’s Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club regularly hosts big-name comics, but 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.
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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.
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.
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Get your game on at Black Potion
1900 Fredericksburg Rd. Suite 101, (210) 369-8750, facebook.com/BlackPotionSATX
This nerd-friendly spot in the Deco District is a great place to meet up with friends for game night. There’s plenty of space to play, including private rooms that are perfect for a rousing session of D&D.
1900 Fredericksburg Rd. Suite 101, (210) 369-8750, facebook.com/BlackPotionSATX
This nerd-friendly spot in the Deco District is a great place to meet up with friends for game night. There’s plenty of space to play, including private rooms that are perfect for a rousing session of D&D.
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Eat your fill at Never Late Diner
6420 NW Loop 410, Suite 108, (210) 236-9030, instagram.com/neverlatediner
This new SA spot operates 24/7/365, so night owls can get their fill on comfort food whenever the mood strikes. Many menu items boast cheeky, San Antonio-inspired names, such as the Cheesemosa Omelette and the Blanco B.L.T.
6420 NW Loop 410, Suite 108, (210) 236-9030, instagram.com/neverlatediner
This new SA spot operates 24/7/365, so night owls can get their fill on comfort food whenever the mood strikes. Many menu items boast cheeky, San Antonio-inspired names, such as the Cheesemosa Omelette and the Blanco B.L.T.
Nina Rangel
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Embrace your inner nerd 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. It's open until 11 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and midnight on Saturday.
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. It's open until 11 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and midnight on Saturday.
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Catch a movie
San Antonio theater chains including Alamo Drafthouse, Santikos Entertainment and Regal Cinemas regularly host screenings starting past 9 and 10 p.m., but committed late-night moviegoers should stay on the lookout for less frequent midnight premieres.
San Antonio theater chains including Alamo Drafthouse, Santikos Entertainment and Regal Cinemas regularly host screenings starting past 9 and 10 p.m., but committed late-night moviegoers should stay on the lookout for less frequent midnight premieres.
Jaime Monzon
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Take a late-night ghost tour
The best way to learn about all of San Antonio’s spookiest history and happenings is to do it after dark. Ghost City Tours, RJA Ghost Tours and Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours all offer haunted evening jaunts in the Alamo City.
The best way to learn about all of San Antonio’s spookiest history and happenings is to do it after dark. Ghost City Tours, RJA Ghost Tours and Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours all offer haunted evening jaunts in the Alamo City.
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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.
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.
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Putt some balls at Cosmic Mayhem Mini Golf
903 E. Bitters Road Ste. 310, (210) 437-1072, cosmicmayhem.com
Cosmic Mayhem offers mini golf with a fun twist — the 18-hole course is indoors and sports a funky black light aesthetic. The Bitters Road spot is open until 11:30 p.m. on weekends, leaving room for plenty of evening enjoyment.
903 E. Bitters Road Ste. 310, (210) 437-1072, cosmicmayhem.com
Cosmic Mayhem offers mini golf with a fun twist — the 18-hole course is indoors and sports a funky black light aesthetic. The Bitters Road spot is open until 11:30 p.m. on weekends, leaving room for plenty of evening enjoyment.
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