Robert H
San Antonio, TX
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Is this wine tasting still scheduled? There are only 8 of 60 RSVP's and I put my self down +2. Please let me know if more people are coming!
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Robert H
San Antonio, TX
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Halloween stores... Let's see there are some seasonal chain stores, I know one of them is located in the Quarry on Basse and 281. Then you've got Party City on near Bitters and 281. Goodwill and Boysville are thrift stores, but those will be slim picken's. A really old and established costume shop is near Hildebrand and Broadway called Gibson. Also, Starline Costumes at 1286 Bandera Rd. Happy hunting!
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Robert H
San Antonio, TX
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Actually, The Mineshaft is in the middle of nine other bars. The Broadway and 410 area is pretty saturated, and as far as EXCITING bars in San Antonio, good luck finding one...
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Robert H
San Antonio, TX
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Okay, here is the official breakdown. You're single, you got a few bucks to burn and you don't want to stay at home. There is a marked difference in culture across our great city, as one might imagine.
If you are looking to meet young, liberal, hippie-ish INDIE TYPES, go to N. St. Mary's to Limelight, The Mix or others. Eclectic indie music (DJs, rock bands), stiff drinks.
Let's say you are in a DRINKING MOOD, you don't want to fix up to much, but you want a groovy bar with rock music or live DJ. The bars on Broadway (REBAR, The Hangar, Broadway Bar, Revolution Room) is more of a mixed, mid twenties crowd. It's fairly consistent.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A COUGAR/OLD RICH DUDE WHO WILL BUY YOU ENDLESS DRINKS go to RAFFLES on Crownhill Blvd, the street just past Broadway off of 410. Amazing drinks, great music, old people, but they talk like sailors and drink like fish. This is where many affluent middle aged San Antonians go to get some action.
For LIVE ROCK/METAL try Wiseguys off of BItters Rd. near 281. There are a few bars near it including Oasis (it's okay) and The Falls (skanky girls and D-Bags). But hey, spikey hair and cuttoff denim skirts can be a good change of pace.
If you want, REALLY GOOD COCKTAILS, you'll need to go to the Northside 281 & 1604 area. The people are dressier, but be fore-warned, they are not as friendly and casual as the more mixed crowds inside of loop 410. EDEN on Evans & 281, Swig North (best cocktails, great DJs), Cielito Lindo, Klusog.
My favorite category: DIVE BARS. So, you don't want to be seen, you want to drink and be able to hear what the other person is saying, try Waldo's, Blanco Tavern, The Mineshaft, Dixie Bar, Sir Winstons, Schooners, Mitchell's, Bombay's (not a dive, but relaxed and not too crowded).
Best SPORTS BARS: Mulligans is great (281 past 1604) Sherlocks is always packed, even on Sunday/Monday nights. Great for singles, best drink specials in town!
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Robert H
San Antonio, TX
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Hey guys, I know being in a new city can be a little tricky. But have no fear, there is actually plenty to do in San Antonio. I was born and raised here and stay very active. If it is a bar, a gallery showing, house party, or community event, I'm all over it. I would love to put a group together to go do something fun. In fact, I'm co-DJing a house party this Friday in what I'm told is an old abandoned house. In the mean time, pick up the San Antonio Current (alternative newspaper, or go to sacurrent.com). Another great publication as a nightlife guide is Study Breaks. Google their website and there is a breakdown of drink specials for each night at the more popular bars. That is just for starters. Any more questions hit me up here or my cell 210.216.1730
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Robert H
San Antonio, TX
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Pinning down a good Halloween party can be kind of tricky in this town. One fun 'haloween' activity is the Zombie Walk. Sounds ridiculous, but I heard its a blast. People dress up like zombies and walk the streets drinking from bar to bar. I think the rally point will be at The Mineshaft at the Magic Time Machine Restaurant off of Broadway and Loop 410. I think it is on the 26th, but I need to ask around.
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