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Here's Where San Antonians Can Party on New Year's Eve for $20 or Less

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If you're not wanting to party with the family/your squad at home and would rather go out instead, you know that NYE party covers can get steep super quickly. Skip the bougie parties and opt for something a little more affordable and laid-back. All these parties either have no charge or one less than $20, giving you more cash to spend on drinks.

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Frank
“Go big or go home” was definitely the motto for this party. The ridiculously cheap cover gets you a complimentary “Bye-Bye 2017” cocktail, access to a midnight snack bar (yum), and a complimentary champagne toast with … Spurs Jesus! The local celebrity will also unveil his very own Spurs Jesus dog at midnight. Plus, DJ Stretch and DJ Sandman will be on the tables. $10, 9pm-2am, 1150 S. Alamo St., (210) 265-5292.
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Bexar Pub
There’s few other places where you can get such a wide, unobstructed view of all the fireworks Downtown. Make Bexar Pub your spot to be at midnight for great food, drinks and some bubblies to ring in the new year. $10, 3pm, 114 Brooklyn Ave., (210) 236-7828.
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Hanzo
Don’t wait for the Lunar New Year to hit up this popular Alamo Heights Spot. The celebration includes live music and a complimentary toast at midnight. Prices vary, 7701 Broadway, Suite 124, (210) 826-1488.
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Phantom Room
Need we say more? Mark 2018 as the Year of the Hoodrat and start the year off in one of our favorite places to get trashy. Hosted by BLVKMRKT. No cover, 21+, 9pm, 2106 N. Saint Marys St.
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Drink Texas
Get ready to dance your ass off with tunes spun by DJ Rush. $10, 9pm, 200 Navarro St., (210) 224-1031; email mo@drinktexas.com for reservations.
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The Bin Tapas Bar
Don’t have any travel plans for NYE? No problem! Bin Tapas Bar takes you to Spain with festive drink specials, a live DJ, and $1 tapas. Prices vary, 4pm-1am, 511 E. Grayson St., (210) 994-8099.
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Midnight Rodeo
Okay, so this one is a little over $20, but it’s good for two people. The entrance fee includes a bottle of champagne for you and a plus one to chug. That’s right, a whole bottle! $25, 8pm, 12260 Nacogdoches Road, (210) 655-0040.
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Sternewirth
So Sternewirth is one of the swankier spots on this list, but still relatively affordable. This sophisticated spot will offer up Latin jazz by local icon Henry Brun and his international trio. The cover charge also includes a midnight toast and favors. $20, 9pm-2am, 136 E. Grayson St., (210) 448-8300.
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Rosella at the Rand
Enjoy the excitement of Hemisfair Park without the craziness by hitting up Rosella at the Rand. A DJ will be spinning some tunes and some free bubblies will be offered for a toast at midnight. No cover, 9pm, 114 E. Houston St., (210) 595-1410.
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Bar Louie
Kiss 2017 goodbye with a martini in hand, just be sure to reserve your seat through Eventbrite. $20, 8pm, 15900 La Cantera Pkwy., (210) 901-6280.
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The Trophy Room
This new spot is coming through for its first NYE celebration. No cover, complimentary champagne for the final countdown, and tunes mixed up live from DJ AU. The Trophy Room is doing the most and we’re here for it. 214 Broadway, 8pm, (210) 257-5152.
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Southtown 101
Treat yourself to the unbeatable view of Downtown when the fireworks go off at midnight. Southtown 101's party, sponsored by Effen Vodka, will let you have an “effen” good time. Ba dum tss. 9pm-2am, 101 Pereida St., (210) 899-4667.
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Bentley’s Bar
This spot is going all big with crawfish, boiled shrimp, a DJ spinning 80s, 90s and today, and a champagne toast. Plus, this free event is all ages, so bring the kids if they can hang. No cover, 8123 Broadway Suite B, (210) 629-5141.
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Zombies Bar
If you’re feeling like throwing it back to the 80s, look no further. The bar opens at 5pm with happy hour running until 8 with $1.50 domestics and $2 wells. You’ll get lit in no time for the dance party and complimentary midnight toast. No cover 21+, 4202 Thousand Oaks Drive, (210) 281-8306.
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Coyote Ugly Saloon
Prepare for some major sexiness to take over with the saloon’s Arabian Nights NYE Ball, including a $1,000 balloon drop, midnight champagne toast and more. $15 pre-sale, $25 at door, 409 E. Commerce St., (210) 465-UGLY.
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Blue Bonnet Palace
This joint isn’t really on our radar since it’s technically in Selma, but with these deals, you’ll have no problem taking the drive out there. Those 21+ get free entry, a free ribeye steak dinner (first come, first served), free champagne to toast at midnight, and all that is on top of drink specials less than $3 before 11pm. Plus, if you decide to say a little later, you can also score free breakfast tacos starting at 1am.Prices vary, 8pm, 17630 Lookout Road, Selma, (210) 651-6702.
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Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
Reserve your spot at Flying Saucer for complimentary champagne to toast at midnight as well as hors d’oeuvres. Space is limited. $15, Reservations required, 8pm-2am, 11255 Huebner Rd #212, (210) 647-7468.
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Brass Monkey
Y’all already know that Brass Monkey is throwing it down with $2 anythings and music that’ll have you dancing all night long. No cover, 9pm, 2702 N. St. Mary's St., (210) 480-4722.
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Leaky Barrel
Skipping pouring one out for all the rock ‘n’ rollers we lost this year and pay tribute to Tom Petty by catching a show from cover band The Damn Torpedoes. $10 for adults, $15 for minors, 9pm, 7959 Fredericksburg Road, Suite 131, (210) 577-5470.
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Wax Club Lounge
Close out the year with some 80s favorites, new wave, dark wave and more from CJ Spectre. No cover, 8pm, 2211 San Pedro Ave., (210) 379-4788.
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