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 Dance (most of) the night away in downtown |
411 Bonham St San Antonio, TX 78205 United States +1 210 271 3811 http://www.bonhamexchange.net/ |
The Bonham Exchange, simply known as "The Bonham," is a large and popular nightclub a couple of blocks away from Rivercenter Mall. Although the Bonham still primarily sees itself as a lesbian/gay club, times have changed, and the club now boasts a more diverse clientele. Dance on one of the club's three dance floors and when you are hot and tired, enjoy a drink on the patio. If you are hungry, you can usually find someone selling tacos or hamburgers. There is a small room between the first and second floors of the main dance floor with newspapers, flyers and other information about the lesbian/gay community. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A Raucous Time on the River Walk |
406 Navarro San Antonio, TX 78205 United States +1 210 224 0026 http://www.dickslastresort.com |
This is by far one of the rowdiest restaurants on the River Walk, so diners can expect loud music, great food, cold beer and steely attitudes from the waitstaff. Do not take your in-laws or your children; unless, of course, they can swig a longneck and crack crab legs with the best of 'em. The food here is good and has a definite Cajun flavor. All entrees either arrive in a bucket (crawfish and crab legs) or on top of butcher paper (hamburgers, ribs, chicken). It's messy, but fun. The crowd tends to get a little crazier the later it gets, as the restaurant gradually morphs into a full-fledged bar with live music every night. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Every night is Mardi Gras |
111 W Crockett St (South Bank) San Antonio, TX 78205 United States +1 210 212 7886 |
Fat Tuesday can best be described as a mini-Mardi Gras every night of the year. Featuring "the world's largest selection of frozen drinks," this is an exotic- drink lover's paradise. On Friday and Saturday nights, the bar is packed to the gills, and a good time is had by all. For those who want to listen to the music and enjoy the atmosphere without being indoors, there is also a patio with tables overlooking the River. Fat Tuesday is not only a daiquiri bar, but also a restaurant. The menu is limited, but what it does offer is palatable and reasonably priced. Live entertainment is provided from Thursday through Saturday nights, and on these evenings there is a small cover charge depending on the featured performer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sing-along piano bar |
111 Crockett St W Ste 201 San Antonio, TX 78205 United States +1 210 212 4770 http://www.howlatthemoon.com |
Combine two full-service bars with two talented dueling pianists and you have a recipe for wild, raucous fun. Howl at the Moon is a high-energy sing-along bar that gets louder and more fun as the night wears on. There is definitely a proportional relationship between alcohol and singing: the more alcohol you consume, the more you sing, and usually louder and further off-key, too. Oddly, that is what makes this place a great choice when you are out with a crowd. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Large, fun bar with several pool tables |
123 Losoya St Riverwalk San Antonio, TX 78205 United States +1 210 222 0220 http://www.maddogspubs.com/MDS... |
Look for the statue of the Scotsman in full regalia to locate this fun bar with a British/Scottish theme on the River Walk. Enjoy a wide selection of both imported and local beers on tap while watching the crowds pass by from your patio table. The menu is definitely pub-oriented, but its offerings are rather tasty. Expect the usual steaks, fish and chips and sandwiches. While the food is good, the fun atmosphere, billiard tables, dart board, video games and large beer selection are the main attractions. Mad Dogs is open late, and thus is a good place to end your evening. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun and funky dance club |
212 College St (between Presa and Navarro streets) San Antonio, TX 78205 United States +1 210 220 1972 http://www.pollyesthers.com |
Totally retro, totally kitsch and totally fun. This dance club occupies three floors of a former office building overlooking the River Walk. The first floor features '90s and current music and is decked up with plenty of mirrors, silver tones and neon colors. Polly Esther's Disco holds court on the second floor and features music from the disco era. The '70s experience is complete with a "Saturday Night Fever"-style lighted disco floor, a Partridge Family bar and a Lava Lamp Lounge. Topping it all off is Polly Esther's Culture Club on the third floor. Take a nostalgia trip back into the '80s, complete with black light bars and a laser-lit "Purple Rain" dance floor. Drink specials, contests and cover charges vary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lots of laughs on the River Walk |
Rivercenter Mall 849 E Commerce, Ste 893 San Antonio, TX 78205 United States +1 210 229 1420 http://www.rivercentercomedycl... |
This hot-spot draws nationally recognized comedians from across the United States and is the best club for comedy in the city. Past performers have run the gamut from mainstream to cutting-edge; for a conservative city, this club breaks the mold by booking comedians some consider controversial. Shows take place nightly. Call for information and reservations. Admission varies. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Variety of nightlife under one roof |
1174 E Commerce St San Antonio, TX 78205 United States +1 210 222 9481 http://www.sunset-station.com/ |
With four main buildings featuring ten versatile event spaces, Sunset Station truly has a place for your next get-together. Sunset Station's grounds feature: the Depot with ornate vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows making it perfect for a wedding; the Spire, a reopened church from the 1800s which provides flexibility for any occasion; the Crown, a refurbished three story hotel and apartment building which works perfectly for meetings or private events; and the Pavilion which features plaza areas ideal for full venue buyouts and an outdoor experience. Sunset Station offers 100,000 square feet of flexible, unique venue space and an award winning culinary and professionally certified event planning team. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Martini and Cigar Bar |
111 W Crockett St #205 (between Presa and Navarro streets) San Antonio, TX 78205 United States +1 210 476 0005 |
Ultra-chic without trying too hard, Swig is San Antonio's ultimate martini and cigar bar. The full-service bar features more varieties of potent martinis than you can count. Along with delicious hors d'oeuvres, Swig offers the cigar afficionado perhaps the most complete humidor on the River Walk. Live jazz adds sizzle to the ambiance each night as this is easily one of the best spots to either start your evening or wind it down. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sports bar with a punch |
123 E Travis St San Antonio, TX 78205 United States +1 210 222 8119 |
If you know that "TKO" means "technical knockout," then you're in the right place. Every boxing event, along with other major sports events, is televised on a 60-inch TV screen, as well as on others TVs strategically located throughout the bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful bar with an emphasis on the bubbly |
207 N Presa St (between Commerce & Market Sts) San Antonio, TX 78205 United States +1 210 224 2900 / +1 210 224 1313 http://www.zincwine.com |
This bar pours more than 40 varieties of wine available by the glass, including more than five varieties of champagne. If none of those suit you, partake of any one of the numerous brandies or liqueurs, or enjoy a premium mixed drink from the fully stocked bar. Beautiful but small, Zinc has almost an elitist, yet friendly, feel; it is as if you have discovered the clique and have been welcomed. The crowds is small, even though it is just one block off the beaten path from River Walk. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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