Updated 2026/09/12
The Best Bars in San Antonio, United States (2026)
Compare 74 bars in San Antonio, United States, averaging 4.44 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 393 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 58% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Terrell Hills, Olmos Park, Leon Valley. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.
Top picks
Sternewirth
Lavish bar & lounge for drinks & nibbles
Bond’s 007 Rock Bar
No-frills venue with live music & drinks
Jaime's Place
Westside bar built to serve as a gathering place for the Barrio & Beyond! Family friendly! Live Music, Concerts, Events & more!
Big Hops Shaenfield
Texan craft beers by the pint or bottle
La Tuna Icehouse
Hip bar for craft beers, selzer & wine
The Bang Bang Bar
Offbeat, vintage-chic watering hole
Bar 1919
Cocktail spot with speakeasy style
The Modernist
Intimate hideaway for craft cocktails
The Lonesome Rose
THE GREATEST HONKY TONK IN SAN ANTONIO, TX
Tony's Siesta
206 Brooklyn Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215
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Frequently asked questions
How many bars are there in San Antonio, United States?
We list 74 bars in San Antonio, United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.
Which bar in San Antonio, United States is rated highest?
Sternewirth currently tops our list with 4.7 stars from 959 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.
How are the bars ranked?
Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.