Tonic Bar

5500 Babcock Rd Ste 117, San Antonio, TX 78240, United States
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Tonic Bar
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Ro
Review №1

Its in a great location, plenty of parking. Theres always something different. No two shows are ever the same.

El
Review №2

Good drink specials, friendly staff, live music

JC
Review №3

Cassandra Garcia is the best Bartender in San Antonio. Not only does she have great customer service but, she cares about her customers and remembers 2-3 weeks laters what they drink and how we like our drinks made. Absolutely the best in town. Tonic Bar got lucky when they got her!!!

Ja
Review №4

I used to love coming here, but I stopped because I stopped promoting concerts. I’d definitely recommend this place for groups, though! Sometimes they have great music, and the drinks are cold and strong.

Ni
Review №5

Its ok but not what my friends and I were looking for. We stayed maybe 30 minutes and then left cause they also were having a band and didnt want other friends to have to pay the cover charge when they got there. The drinks were ok but nothing fantastic.

Ir
Review №6

It really surprised me.....first time there.....Performancer were both badass.....Would return...... over all atmosphere excellent....kudos....Had an amazing time although my daughter n I were the only dancers tonight!!!!! Lol

Lo
Review №7

I lived across the street for years and never went, but; I dont drink alcohol anymore and lead me not into temptation right? LoL. They have great music though, I would sit on my balcony and listen to the echos of their luve venues on a Friday or Saturday night.

BA
Review №8

I guess covid doesnt exist here. This was my first time out to a bar during covid and I will not be doing it again based on this bar. There was zero social distancing inside, everyone was crowded around the bar area. There was no enforcing of wearing a mask because everyone inside had their masks off. Bartenders had their masks off also. There was only one who kept his mask on. The bartender without a mask also handed me a lime with his bare hands. The bathrooms are also disgusting and one of them didnt even lock. This place should not be open.

Jo
Review №9

Says online that they’re open. Go to the door and it’s locked. Awesome misleading info, guys. No one answers the phone. Ew.

Ro
Review №10

Please dont ruin this place. It has amazing music. Excellent bar and lounge. If u like good rock music and know how to handle your alcohol, please come join, but if not stay away. This is not the place for you!

Pa
Review №11

Awesome hang out ...band was amazing...bartenders on it and friendly

P
Review №12

Looks like a nice, low key place in the on-line photos. Reality? More like a dive. Its more of the loser dive, not the cool and laid back type. Disappointing. Didnt stay long enough to drop it to one star, thus the partial credit.

ey
Review №13

My husband and I love this place. The bartenders are always awesome and the drinks are great too. We usually go a few times a week after work and its always a chill spot to unwind.

Mi
Review №14

Great live music, no cover, and the best tasting $5 hurricane

Jo
Review №15

First time I have been here. The service was wonderful. The bartender was engaging and friendly. I went to meet friends for karaoke. I would go even if there wasnt karaoke.

An
Review №16

Great bar to hang out catch a great band

Ti
Review №17

Im definitely giving this place some credit for playing some 90s style emo rock but this has to be one of the saddest places Ive ever seen. I totally get that its covid and thats probably why its so sad. I hope this place makes it.

DV
Review №18

The night i went they had multiple bands, bartenders were attentive and quick. A great time and i had to stay sober that night so thats saying Alot. Definitely worth the visit

Ma
Review №19

Worst bar ever!!! Had an employee drunk off shift at the bar. Tried to start a fight over nothing. Owner did nothing to control her. Jessica Kirby was the girl. Worst experience ever, will not be returning.

Jo
Review №20

Nice drink specials and so so bands. Great place to chill if not wanting to get all dressed up.

Fr
Review №21

The live music was great, dart boards were awesome, atmosphere was pleasant. I would recommend to all my friends for a good time.

T
Review №22

I love this bar, nice local bar have karaoke and the bartenders are always cool. They got TVs for sports if you feel like seeing any, games to play, and sometimes local bands playing and what not 😎

Ki
Review №23

Me and my boyfriend always come here . Bartender Andrew is Awesome and always friendly ! . Drinks are great and Prices are awesome ! Always Good vibes here . def would Recommend !

Ha
Review №24

Horrible service..went outside to the patio ..most tables were empty and no chairs available to sit....waited at the bar @15 minutes just to order a drink and we were completely ignored... i went all around to the opposite side of the bar and nothing...Place wasnt even packed .. bartenders were just rude

mi
Review №25

Me and a friend of mine went to see September West not that many people were there so I dont know what to tell you has a good ambience

Da
Review №26

Very odd layout for a bar. Seating is limited if youre there for karaoke or a band. Nice outside patio.

Be
Review №27

Loved the scenery. Love the great customer service as well! Happy 21st to me ! ThNks to the Tonic Bar! Much appreciated!

Pa
Review №28

Had a good band playing the Friday night we went. Service was a little slow but drinks were good

ir
Review №29

Bartender was ruid & too much traffic while playing darts. People just walk in front while playing game. Prices too high. Wont go there again

gi
Review №30

Cilla is the best bartender ever. She makes the best drinks and keeps everyones drinks coming with no wait. Top notch bartender.

Ly
Review №31

Love it ! Safe and live bands oh and owner and staff are always there when I have a tear in my beer

Ra
Review №32

One of the best bars ive ever been toThis is my 2nd homeExcellent serviceFriendly environmentCouldnt find a better place!!

Je
Review №33

I didnt know what to expect when I walked in but under new ownership the Drumbeat Karaoke waa great... lots of energy

Ch
Review №34

Its okay, but for a karaoke venue they have a radther limited collection of songs for my liking.

mi
Review №35

Pretty cool place to hang out. Love the outside patio. Nice place to watch a band play.

Mi
Review №36

This place is very relaxing! Ppl that come here are friendly..bar staff is friendly as well..just good energy overall.👏

An
Review №37

Not bad Dive Bar. Ran into three girls who are kind of Throwbacks to the 90s. Definitely entertaining within themselves

Ri
Review №38

Great bar great bands just wished they would serve food and the bathrooms were handicapped accessible

Ma
Review №39

Expected to see a live band, arrived at location and place is locked up tight. Called and told phone number is no longer in service.

Li
Review №40

Its a dive bar. Dirty patio. Sticky floors. But it wasnt busy. Great bartender.

Is
Review №41

A lot of room and bartender was attentive and friendly i was comfortably satisfied .Ill be back.

Mi
Review №42

Good bar with drink specials, live music, and karaoke. Very solid place.

de
Review №43

Loved the atmosphere, staff friendly, courteous. Great place, loved it.

Mi
Review №44

Great bar. Best dirty little secret. Bartenders are f+;()( awesome

Gi
Review №45

Jennifer and Jessica were so delightful 😂. Love to he atmosphere so comfy

Ma
Review №46

Good drink specials even on weekends. Music is good not too loud.

A
Review №47

Decent specials, gets packed in the evening. Live music, dart boards, pool table, tvs and outside smoking area

Ad
Review №48

Five star bc forgot my phone in the restroom, and they returned it to me, tanx!!!

Sa
Review №49

The tables were wobbly, but the staff was nice and the prices were good. Id go back

Ur
Review №50

Nice place. Quiet. Specials for drinks. Nice staff.

Ch
Review №51

Nice Local Watering Hole with Karaoke and Live Music on the Weekends.

Ra
Review №52

Strange place. Not for me.Felt like I was in a raunchy movie. Also felt like I needed a shower after sitting on the bar stool.

Ki
Review №53

Stop giving alcohol to people who are clearly waisted and have keys in their hand. Otherwise I love this spot

St
Review №54

Great place for music. Bar staff could use some work.

La
Review №55

Small inexpensive dive bar . I enjoy trivia with Dan on Sundays.

Ca
Review №56

First time here. Came for the karaoke but love the atmosphere!

Vi
Review №57

Rocks hard,Stanley can play any AC-DC song on the guitar

Na
Review №58

Forever my go go bar!Great bands, drinks, bartenders, darts and pool!

Ge
Review №59

The draft beer was nice and cold. Great bands.

Al
Review №60

NOT. A gay bar. The place is ok, rock music, was ok, good micheladas :)

Vi
Review №61

Great place to relax an listen to sum great bands..

We
Review №62

Nice game room layout is very good bartender are professional

Le
Review №63

People are very friendly and love to play darts here 🎯

Be
Review №64

Great time every time! Music and drink prices.

Ma
Review №65

The bar is not organized, poor service. Dont come when a band is playing, spend more time waiting for a drink.

An
Review №66

Chill spot good music drinks on point decent prices

Mi
Review №67

Its a Friendly spot The bartenders are Awesome...

Eu
Review №68

Great music good 🍷 drink love it here

Ch
Review №69

Cause its spacious great music and big dance floor

Mi
Review №70

Quiet, clean place to drink.waitress was very friendly

Sm
Review №71

#WednesdayNightHanging out with #TheOriginatorDjsOfTexasL I V E! BaddAzz Drink Specials!

Tr
Review №72

Loud 80s rock bands on Friday and Saturday nights. Karaoke on Tuesday

Od
Review №73

Cold beer, great brothers & sisters of the MC world!

Tr
Review №74

Great atmosphere awesome drink specials

H.
Review №75

Vanessa is by far the best bartender in san antonio

Je
Review №76

Affordable drinks, live music, comfortable seating

se
Review №77

Great place for parties. Awesome staff

Ru
Review №78

Not a Gay Bar, Bud I mean does this look Gay ? I built the place 31 years ago and Im not gay!

Ka
Review №79

Great place...staff becaomes family

Jo
Review №80

Best place ever we come here all the time.

ma
Review №81

They charge a 5 dollar cover to go into the ar.

mi
Review №82

Good overall. But, Sprite was flat:(

Da
Review №83

Ok place, been twice, crowd seemed clickish

do
Review №84

Enjoyed playing here, fun crowd!

Er
Review №85

Played pool and enjoyed some whiskey.

Li
Review №86

It was alright but to many old people and pervs

Da
Review №87

Will they allow an 18 year old just to enter

Pa
Review №88

Awesome! Great drink specials

Li
Review №89

Wonderful people and great bar

Sa
Review №90

Great prices and atmosphere

Jo
Review №91

Dont remember drank alot

Ai
Review №92

Love This Bar.. Home Away From Home..

Gw
Review №93

New owner, lets hope for improvement

ma
Review №94

Great happy hour

Vi
Review №95

Nice bar to drink anything you like

Ge
Review №96

Nice rock music bar.

Ja
Review №97

Its a good hangout

az
Review №98

Not bad

Sa
Review №99

Best Michaladas in the area!!!

Me
Review №100

Fun

Jo
Review №101

Nice place, good people

MI
Review №102

Drinks and people are great

R
Review №103

Big and decent price

la
Review №104

Great dive bar

Na
Review №105

Great local bar

St
Review №106

Dope little hideout!

Xa
Review №107

Awesome as always!

Jo
Review №108

Great bartenders

El
Review №109

Place is temporarily closed...

Sh
Review №110

Really down to earth

Al
Review №111

،perfect music

PM
Review №112

Good drinks.

al
Review №113

Dope as always!!!!

Es
Review №114

Friendly environment..

Ky
Review №115

Great dive

Br
Review №116

Dark

Ch
Review №117

Friendly bartenders !

Tr
Review №118

Great place

La
Review №119

Not attentive .......

Mo
Review №120

This place is broke

mi
Review №121

Awesome!!!

Le
Review №122

✌it rocks👊👊

Ja
Review №123

Fun

Ro
Review №124

Its cool

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4.1 Rating
  • Address:5500 Babcock Rd Ste 117, San Antonio, TX 78240, United States
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Working hours
  • Monday:2 PM–2 AM
  • Tuesday:2 PM–2 AM
  • Wednesday:2 PM–2 AM
  • Thursday:2 PM–2 AM
  • Friday:2 PM–2 AM
  • Saturday:2 PM–2 AM
  • Sunday:12 PM–2 AM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Bar games:Yes
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Karaoke:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
  • Sport:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Dancing:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Toilets:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
  • Trendy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking:Yes
  • Free parking lot:Yes
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