John F.
Yelp
How do you tap into the cultural vein of San Anto? By cracking open a cold one here. I consider Bar America the city hall of Southtown, and I doubt anyone could possibly argue that. Everyone comes here, it never lends itself to a scene or age group, and Bar America never feels the pressure to change or keep current with any trends. I could never consider this a dive bar, but a cultural relic. It's as legendary as The Esquire (which closed unfortunately, but was known for having the longest bar in Texas) and as much loved as Taco Land was (still is).
This is a very polite and conversational bar, people mingle with every one and anyone, I have never had a bad time, and out of town guests fall in love with it. About the only thing that's been updated at Bar America was when they switched their juke box from records to CDs. And how about that jukebox? Authentically classic- Freddy Fender, Selena, Willie Nelson, Frank Sinatara, Elvis, Sonny And The Sunliners, Little Joe, Dwight Yoakum. It's fitting and certainly good times music. Don't be surprised if you hear the same song twice or thrice, you just been kicking back too long.
Some perks about BA- you can get your beer to go, even after midnight even up to the 2AM closing time. Get a six pack to go and head off to the hotel continue the party. Beers avg about 1.50. It's amazing that you can go there with $15.00 and still have enough left to leave a fair tip after ordering a round for the table.
The pool tables date back to the 1940s and are in tip top immaculate shape, if you ever put a drink on that table, then you're gonna get a stern scolding from pops or a smack on the hand from Angie.
If you prefer to be in the thick of it all, come on a First Friday, after midnight but just don't take my seat. Beer and wine only, Mexican and domestics, nothing fancy or imported beyond The Pond. Picosos Peanuts to eat.