The hottest hookup bars in San Antonio

Hills and Dales Ice House
15403 White Fawn Dr., (210) 695-2307, hillsanddalesicehouse.org
No one would expect that a spot on the Northwest side would be the center of the universe, but that’s exactly what the sign outside of Hills and Dales proclaims to its patrons. With an indoor-outdoor set up and the option to get a shot ceremoniously poured straight down your throat (called a “chuggie”), this spot right by UTSA provides plenty of room to mingle while getting your drink on.

The Bonham Exchange
411 Bonham St., (210) 224-9219, bonhamexchange.com
Once a pioneering gay disco with a popular “straight night,” the Bonham Exchange has three floors that let you partake in all the good stuff nightlife is made of: drinks, music and dancing. Each floor has a different vibe — and a new opportunity to meet someone special.

Sand Box
7280 UTSA Boulevard #109, (210) 277-0970, thesandboxsa.com
This two-story sports bar draws crowds of college students, and on weekend nights, it can certainly get hot in there — and heavy. If you want to get to know your date better, head to the outside area for a sexy game of cornhole.

Brass Monkey
2702 N. St. Mary's St., (210) 480-4722, facebook.com/brassmonkeytx
This St. Mary’s strip spot boasts no cover and seemingly has a themed night every day of the week — including Wednesday emo nights and Thursgayz. Notorious for getting packed, you’ll get up close and personal with a lot of people looking to do the same.

Witness Sporting Club
7280 UTSA Boulevard, (210) 772-3658, facebook.com/witnesssatx
This sports bar, in the same complex as the Sand Box, offers one more avenue not only to watch the game, but to spit some game, too.

Versa
123 Heiman St., (210) 977-0566, instagram.com/viceversa.sanantonio
Bathed in red lighting and cloaked in black paint, this spot turns into a sexy jazz bar on the weekends, is host to a number of DJ nights and has “secret shows.” It’s a pretty alluring underground space that draws in alluring people.

Heat Nightclub
1500 N. Main Ave., (210) 227-2600, heatsa.com
If you need to turn up the heat, look no further than Heat Nightclub. The dance floor is often packed and the LGBTQ+ space welcomes people from all walks of life. There’s plenty of eye candy to attract your attention as you dance the night away.

The Angry Elephant
19314 US-281 #107, (210) 545-3782, theangryelephantbar.com
If politics aren’t a turnoff, then head to the Angry Elephant. If you’re lucky, getting into a heated political debate could lead directly to getting hot and heavy.

The Bang Bang Bar
119 El Mio Dr., (210) 320-1187, thebangbangbartx.com
Plush couches, moody lighting, and a sexy ambience with midcentury flair sets the perfect funky romantic mood to have a deep, intimate conversation with somebody you just met.

Urban Cocktail
9859 I-10 West, Suite 106, (726) 999-2693, facebook.com/urbancocktailsa
Appealing to an older crowd looking to unwind (like, really unwind) after a long workday, you can get to know somebody under a bath of seductive neon lights at Urban Cocktail.

Pegasus
1402 N. Main Ave., (210) 299-4222, pegasussanantonio.com
A beacon on the Main Strip, popular gay bar Pegasus is the perfect place to get real close with somebody new.

The Modernist
516 E. Grayson St., (210) 901-8646, facebook.com/themodernistsa
It doesn’t get more intimate than the inside of an old house that feels just like your living room. With expert bartenders with the creativity and attention to detail that would make anybody swoon, come for the vibes, and stay for the drinks.

Shin-Dig
22250 Bulverde Rd., (726) 444-0091, shindigsa.com
Self-titled “A Party Place,” this spot near Stone Oak hosts speed dating events, especially for a crowd no longer involved in the debauchery of their 20s.

Cowboys Dancehall
3030 N.E. Interstate 410 Loop, (210) 646-9378, cowboysdancehall.com/san-antonio
A honkytonk specializing in country music, not only can you learn to swing with free dance lessons, but there is also a mechanical bull if you want to practice your riding.

Social Spot
930 Broadway, (210) 263-9009, facebook.com/socialspotSATX
Featuring an expansive patio, this chill Broadway spot has outdoor games and plenty of room for bargoers to live up to its name — it’s a place literally made for mingling.

Picks Bar
4553 N. Loop 1604 West, (210) 253-9220, picksbar.com
Owned and operated by two lovers, Picks bar has got to be for lovers, too. And not just music lovers — the bar also hosts monthly singles mixers.

1902 Nightclub
1174 E. Commerce St., (210) 941-3010, 1902satx.com
The glittering 1902 Nightclub has an upscale vibe complete with bottle service. If you’re all glitzed up and ready for some strobe lighting, this is the perfect place to mingle while feeling elegant.

Boxcar Bar
125 Lamar St., (210) 265-3860, facebook.com/boxcarbarsatx
This sexy craft-cocktail spot located east of downtown has a laid back vibe, featuring live DJs and themed parties — the perfect place for silver-tongued visitors to talk someone up.

Tony's Siesta
206 Brooklyn Ave., (210) 227-4551, facebook.com/tonyssiesta
Kiss somebody under the artsy pink neon “Besos” sign at Tony’s Siesta, which went from sleepy downtown bar to slinky nightspot in late 2020.

Luna
6740 San Pedro Ave., lunalive.com
This bar not only offers regular bookings of nationwide jazz and soul acts, but its seductive midcentury interior and the fact that it’s just steps away from El Montan Motor Hotel make it a great place to scope out a hookup.