Rathskeller Bar

Josephine Sykes

3 years ago

Best kept secret in Southtown. I seriously don't want to even post about it on Yelp, but I have to do my due diligence. I went on friday and they had beer specials, kind of like la tuna, but EVEN CHEAPER, no liquor around which is OK. They have pineapple cider, all kinds of beer and TV'S. The bartender sometimes shouts out questions and if you guess right, guess what you get? A FREE BEER, she's cool with her hipster hair and cool chill attitude. Didn't catch her name, but she was awesome. The people there were cool too, met a girl who said they have a bowling alley and event center above the bar. They even have snacks, cheap snacks. But the best kept secret is free bar tabs if you win trivia and when we went hardly any one was there so you MIGHT WIN 30 DOLLARS FREE BEER. Dang should I have written this?

Jim Ban Jovi

Edited 6 years ago

This is a great find. Rathskeller is the bar that I have been looking for since I moved to San Antonio. It reminds me of the small Mid-West bars that I frequented. Prices are good. The staff is great. The location is wonderful. I highly recommend this gem for a quiet night out with good company.

Thomas A.

4 years ago

Best retro bar in the city. The oldest bar in town! Someone needs to invest in getting the 1050s bowling alley going again which would be an amazing draw for tourists. Perfect beer pricing

Mario

a year ago

Very cool bar I never knew existed. Love the old school feel. Beer and wine only. A bunch of different shiners.

JA Smith

6 years ago

Outstanding hidden gem of downtown San Antonio. Filled with character and charm brewing since 1911. Come on Friday nights for a classic fun filled trivia experience. If you're lucky you might get a tour of the premises and if you're really lucky you might even see ghost. One of the best 'local' drinking haunts in town. Highly recommend

Peter Smith

5 months ago

Very cool bar. Can’t wait to check it out again!

Jess Kellner

2 years ago

Maybe I’m just a hipster cowboy but this is the best bar in San Antonio. This place needs to blow up. Super authentic and sweet vibe. Going back for line dancing this Sunday in the ballroom. Jennifer gave us a little tour of the bowling alley and if this could get up and running again it would be insane. I hope it never changes. This place is a national treasure and must be protected at all costs. Chris behind the bar was super chill. So glad this place exists, just wish it was open more days. A great little charming dive which was exactly what my friends and i were looking for.

Carlos A

4 years ago

An amazingly chill and relaxed bar. They have almost any Shiner beer you could ever want! Great staff and fun events. I look forward to my return.

Mickey Meacham

4 months ago

I love this place. Atmosphere 2nd to none.

Melissa Jourden

a year ago

This is the absolute best bar in San Antonio. I love it and feel right at home. No liquor. Free parking..ballroom has a great dance floor! Lots of history in this cool old place. Nice cozy place to catch a buzz and have great conversations. xoxoxo