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Top 10Nightlife

1Celebs Star Bar

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Interior of the Celebs Star Bar

This interactive karoake bar and club, located in the heart of River Walk, is one of the hippest around. The mellow back lounge offers Go-Go dancers and a variety of hookahs and cocktails. DJs mix the latest hits in the upstairs club.

  • 254 E Commerce
  • 210 222 4700
  • Open Wed–Sat

2Bonham Exchange

A popular nightclub, offering three dance floors and themed rooms in a vast two-story building downtown. Nightly drink specials keep the bars packed, and it’s a great place to mingle with the crowd.

  • 411 Bonham
  • 210 271 3811
  • Open Wed–Sun

3Gruene Hall

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Texas country charm of Gruene Hall

Since 1868 this dance hall has vibrated with the sounds of the great names in country and Western music. This is the place to visit for good music and beer in an old-time atmosphere. Gospel music and a buffet is held on the second Sunday of the month (For further details see Gruene Hall).

4Floore Country Store

Legendary country stars who have performed here include Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, and Ernest Tubbs. This is one of the last of the Texan honky-tonks, with autographed photos, and Western memorabilia. The barbeque is great, and the stage and dance floor are outdoors.

  • 14492 Old Bandera Rd, Helotes
  • 210 695 8827

5White Rabbit

With a crystal-clear sound system turned up loud, this club attracts a mixture of performers, from hard rock acts to alternative bands. Come early as the place fills up quickly at weekends and when a national act is on stage.

  • 2410 N St. Mary’s St
  • 210 737 2221
  • Open Thu–Sat

6The Worm

Once a renowned jazz club, this venue was reinvented and now offers Texas country music. There is an outdoor seating area and the outdoor bar serves a staggering variety of tequilas and mezcals, hence the name (For further details see The Worm).

7Mad Dogs British Pub

Fun rules at this pub with Hong Kong origins. There is live entertainment, with Monday night football and an occasional karaoke night thrown in. The staff wear kilts and the food is good.

  • 123-19 Losoya St
  • 210 222 0220

8Acapulco Sam’s and Kremlin

Music from the 1970s to the present day plays at these clubs. Disco fans celebrate Tony Manero, and the Havana dance floor is a must-try. Way Back Wednesdays feature 1970s and 1980s tracks; Bikini Beach is on Thursday, and Friday is Ladies’ Night.

  • 212 College St
  • 210 220 1972

9Rivercenter Comedy Club

Laughter prevails at this live comedy club. Big-name stand-up acts are frequent, such as Chris Rock and Dennis Miller. The local Oxymorons Improvisational Troupe is hilarious, and the late Saturday night show is targeted at adults.

  • 849 E Commerce St, River-center Mall
  • 210 229 1420
  • Shows 8:30pm Sun–Thu, 8:30 & 10:45pm Fri & Sat

10Cowboy’s Dance Hall

A popular country and western venue with a lively house band, Marty Heddin’s Country Blues. Special events nightly, dance lessons on Thursday and Saturday evenings, and occasional live bull-riding events.

  • 3030 NE Loop 410 at I-35
  • 210 646 9378

Top 10 Bars

1Atomar Bar & Lounge

Chic bar scene with a DJ spinning international music on weekends

  • 146 E Houston St
  • 210 222 2362

2Azúca

Latin cocktails and live weekend entertainment, from tangos to Latin bands (For further details see Azúca).

3Blue Star Brewing Company

Pub serving award-winning lagers and comfort food.

  • 1414 S Alamo St
  • 210 212 5506
  • Open 11am–midnight Mon–Thu, 11am–1am Fri & Sat

4Cadillac Bar & Restaurant

Attracts lawyers on weekdays but on weekends singles liven the atmosphere.

  • 212 S Flores St
  • 210 223 5533

5Durty Nellie’s Irish Pub

This pub is a popular River Walk gathering place.

  • 200 S Alamo at the Hilton Palacio del Rio
  • 210 224 3343

6Howl at the Moon

Famous for the piano sing-along.

  • 111 W Crockett St
  • 210 212 4695

7Liberty Bar

A friendly restaurant and bar serving Texan and Mexican food.

  • 11 S Alamo
  • 210 227 1187

8The Menger Bar

Historic bar where Teddy Roosevelt recruited men for the Rough Riders (For further details see Menger Hotel).

9Swig

Sophisticated spot serving fantastic martinis and wine.

  • 111 W Crockett St
  • 210 476 0005

10Zinc Champagne & Wine Bar

The wine list here is extensive and menu creative.

  • 209 N Presa St
  • 210 224 2900