The Bang Bang Bar

We really enjoyed this vibe in this place. The environment was cool and decor was eclectic. The drinks were good and we enjoyed the music. Con: the furniture is pretty worn and needed to be cleaned or replaced.

First parking, when their lot is full DO NOT park at the gun shop, they will tow. There is other parking on El Mio street in front of buildings directly across from the bar after hours. If you like trivia nights to be more easy going than competitive, then check it out here. If you follow them on social media then you’ll see all the other themed nights they host like karaoke and vinyl nights. They have indoor seating that includes tables and cosy spots with couches as well as a game room and outdoor seating. They have good prices on both beers and cocktails. For food, they serve pizzas or you can order from The Dogfather who will deliver straight to you in the bar. The setting is friendly, cosy, and vintage with a modern style twist. I especially love the use of hollowed out wooden televisions for liquor shelves. Overall, this bar safely summons you to make yourself at home and have a great time.

It was our first time coming here. My spouse and I had a great time. The drinks were absolutely delicious and unique. The bartender was fast and polite. The music was amazing, a totally different vibe than the other bars. It sounded like a 80s dark pop dance music . The staff made sure we were taken care of. The place is so cozy with the comfy seatings, and areas for groups. There’s an arcade with cool games. I would definitely recommend this place.

Nifty, quirky, and a nice change of pace. Really nice layout that gives more of a casual, relaxed vibe. Set up in different "rooms" or "living spaces" so you really feel like you're just hanging out with your friends.
Nice little game room off to the side with darts, pool and a couple of arcade games. (I hope they fix the pinball)
The food was really, really good and about average price for bar food. Expensive, but not outlandishly so. The drinks are priced on the higher end, but they do seem to be of the fancier variety. Around $10. They also have beer which is mostly well priced. Waitress was amazing. Very attentive and helpful when selecting drinks. Curious to see it on a busier night or on one of their kareoke/theme nights.

My one BIG note is that the front door needs better signage and be made more inviting. The exterior does not match the interior and my friend and I almost left because we at first couldn't figure out what door was the entrance, and then once we did were put off by how unmarked it was. Great vibe inside. Just gotta get past the parking lot.

Don’t interpret the 5 stars as me recommending you come here to have multiple cocktails, because this is not that type of bar. It’s a neighborhood bar, not a cocktail bar. BUT if you want a bar where you can knock back some beers, maybe play a few rounds of pool and just generally chill, then this is the place. It’s no fuss, eclectic, and straightforward. Honestly, it’s an Austin bar in San Antonio. You just gotta know what you’re getting into. If you’re high maintenance, then this may not be the place for you. I enjoyed it, but the median age did seem like the early to late thirties crowd and it smelled a little musty, so I may not be the target demo. I recommend, just know the type of place it is.