Blue Box Bar

Very cool place. There was a nice crowd, not too packed. The upstairs was roped off. So, I'm not sure how much space was up there. However, I noticed only a few chairs at the bar. Great place to go on a date or out with friends. Not too noisy. No loud music. I only had a drink to end my night.

It’s been a while since I’ve heard of the Blue Box Bar. We were in the Pearl area for dinner so we thought to check it out after. Sundays and Mondays are all-day happy hours! Awesome! I tried the Daiquiri from the happy hour menu and my husband tried the King Ghidorah. The bartender happened to be the one who invited the drink, King Ghidorah. We both enjoyed our drinks. Definitely a good stop, now that I know where it’s located.

You might almost miss this place because there's no sign, but it's pretty chill. I stopped in after work and the lemon drop martinis were nice. The bartenders were super cool as well.

If you are new to town, visiting for the weekend, or want to have a great time then stop on in. It is a great happy hour spot that turns into a great evening hangout.

Dimly lit, groovy 80-90's era ambient music, cozy pub feel. Ample patio area available. Jacob at the bar was very professional.

Found this place on our way out of The Pearl, decided to check it out. Had a couple Old Fashioned's. Whiskey selection was excellent, some harder to find bottles. Atmosphere was great, mellow yet enjoyable. Worth checking out, whether it's an after-work drink or an evening out. Definitely returning for future drinks.

Nice and cozy bar with an interesting drink menu. I tried a variety of cocktails and was pleased with all of them. The bartenders are welcoming and atmosphere is relaxed. Favorite drink of all, definitely the Lemon drop martini.

Very nice upscale bar. Drinks are unique and succulent. Happy hour every day. Saturday night they have a DJ and the place is very pleasant with a nice atmosphere. Totally recommend stopping by!

Best happy hour in Pearl Market area. Affordable well crafted cocktails. Difficult to find (use gps) as they have no outside sign. They are located just outside of Hotel Emma. Casual relaxed vibe with friendly bar tenders

Went to blue box for the first time never knew it was there little hidden gym inside the Pearl across from glorious right on the side of the driveway, friendly staff nice drinks, quiet ambience you should give it a shot

Located in the historic Pearl area, Blue Box Bar is a small bar with big time cocktails. From well to top shelf, bourbon to whiskey, this spot has just about anything. A menu has all the house made cocktail specials. I ordered the Gold Rush and an Old Fashion, both were really good. There are no snacks or food served here. But there is plenty beer, wine and spirits.

I needed a late night place to hang and do some thinking and drinking on a Thursday-don't judge me, lol!The ambience is upscale but not stuffy. The bartenders are friendly, attentive, and mix a mean drink. My only gripe is that there's a lot of young bros looking to hangout with each other. The only single lady found her well dressed man, and the bros continued to be focused on each other.

According to Jacob the Bartender they are fixing to close in three weeks which is disappointing counting the times I passed this place up and now that my daughter took us here I had a good time! It looks fancy from the out side thinking is all suits and ties but no just cool people here just wanting to have some drinks and get little loose disconnecting from the stressful world. They have an above decent selection of Bourbon ,Tequila and Vodka but limited on their beer selection which is ok. Vibe here reminds me a place call George's Keep Sunday is Happy Hour till closing which probably explains why the place got so packed and top of that they had a DJ set up around 8 more or less I think but by that time I was already little tipsy. Jacob keep up the good work and service! We wrapped it here and went over to StoneWirth for little quietness.Lol

The vibe was everything! I think it may now be my favorite bar in the city. The service was great how the bartender was able to handle everyone's order and do it so well was incredible! My drinks WERE GREAT! I never even knew to add egg whites to my whiskey sour until my friends told me. However, it was delicious. Every drink he made was delicious. I can't wait to go back.

After having dinner in the area, we stumbled upon Blue Box. I liked the way it looked from the outside so we decided to grab a nightcap. Blue Box is located in The Pearl which is a really cool part of San Antonio. Restaurants and bars abound. It's a nice area. Blue Box has dim lighting inside which adds to the ambiance. There's also a patio if you're looking for something a little more casual. I ordered a craft cocktail at the bar and enjoyed it in the back or the bar at a table. Nice spot to grab an adult beverage. I'd definitely check it out again when I return to San Antonio.

The drink was good, the upstairs bar has a cozy vibe. Busy on the weekend but service was good.

It's been a while since I've heard of the Blue Box Bar. We were in the Pearl area for dinner so we thought to check it out after. Sundays and Mondays are all-day happy hours! Awesome! I tried the Daiquiri from the happy hour menu and my husband tried the King Ghidorah. The bartender happened to be the one who invited the drink, King Ghidorah. We both enjoyed our drinks. Definitely a good stop, now that I know where it's located.

I loved this place!! The bartenders were so kind and made us drinks based on " what we were feeling " haha. It was a super nice place to go and chat, and get a great drink at a great price. The bar was dark at night and they had some cute Halloween decorations. Happy hour from 4-8 was the move! For 2 fabulous drinks it was only 12$!!

LIVELY BAR, I would say. Met with a friend and decided to visit Blue Box late afternoon on a Sunday. We had a great time. The Old Fashioned(s) I ordered were made by Jacob - I requested and specified how I'd prefer my Old Fashioned and he excelled. The only downside to this visit was the music being overly loud so having a conversation felt more like trying to get your voice from one room to the other which is quite funny, but seriously!

The vibe - is what I love this about this place, I recommend ending your night here if you're around the area and are trying to hit an up beat spot. The interiors and beautiful and the DJ throws down some tunes! The crowd is mixed and the place seems to get packed. The upstairs hidden bar - is my favourite thing ever! The bartenders are very sweet, the setting is definitely more intimate and away from the crowd downstairs. Cocktails are on point!

You must hit the pearl when you're visiting San Antonio! We came out here for drinks and was told this place is great for cocktails - keep in mind there is no kitchen, no food! They do have a house cocktail menu - two were a miss but two were big hits! There's also a classic cocktail menu with happy hour prices depending on time. House cocktails were only $10 each which is a steal for their location!

Small and super friendly bar with excellent service. Get here before your seats taken though it's quite crowded here especially at night. Don't worry the bartenders are experts at recommending you an incredible drinking experience and the atmosphere is amazing. Everything I could ask for in a modern bar.

Great cocktails and amazing atmosphere and staff! 10/10 Mitch and Cruz are amazing bartenders and know almost anything to figure out a great cocktail for your OWN liking! Ps must order spicy shot!!

I think they read my review my old review!... The interior is newer and bluer Shinier. A fresh coat of teal paint and some mod formica bartops go a long way

Wait: No wait, we went right in. It was day time during the week. Server: Rude, really rude. Definitely was not a fan and would not go back. We actually met our group elsewhere because we were not at all fans of the vibe Food Quality& Order: I ordered a Rosé, nothing special, just something light for the afternoon. Atmosphere& Decor: I loved their decor and how bright yet moody this place was.

Came here just to start the night and never left. Good music, good people, great liquor selection, and an abundance of bartenders. Definitely worth a stop. Not a lot of bars you can find Blanton's in but you can get it here. My friend was having an issue with a guy hitting on her and getting handsy. She went to the restroom and while she was gone they escorted him out of the bar. Way cool. 5 stars for sure!

The bartender at this place was a true artist watching him make drinks from scratch was like nothing I've ever seen before. I asked him to make me a spicy cucumber drink and he made this lovely drink with cucumber vodka and Serrano peppers it was chef's kiss lovely

I've been coming to this place for a few months now. The music ranges from 80s to current. The DJ is nice and the female bartenders are wonderful. Now here are my issues. Two weeks ago, a woman who was extremely intoxicated was almost taken home by a man who was quite aware of her intoxication. She kept buying herself drinks and the gentleman kept buying her drinks too. The bar never cut either one of them off. It wasn't until I spoke to a bartender (female, because the male bartender was the one who kept supplying the woman more alcohol) that he was making the woman uncomfortable that any one finally intervened. Although we thought the man left, the man ended up returning and still trying to take the woman home after she repeatedly said she wasn't going home with him and felt unsafe. A security personnel came up to the gentleman and politely said "I thought we kicked you out already." This was incredibly concerning because it suggested staff was negligent in watching the doors and protecting the woman and honestly all the patrons of the bar. I waited with the woman for almost an hour until her Uber arrived but she said the address she was going to wasn't safe and her husband was going to hurt her. The staff said they are legally obligated to care for her and that I didn't have to stay but they left her alone on the outside patio multiple times. Police weren't called by the staff and they put her in the Uber anyway, despite her cries to want to go somewhere else. Once she did eventually leave the female bartenders thanked me for assisting. The men however weren't as friendly to me. I came back multiple times to complain (I was told to return by security to speak to the manager). Yesterday I came for the fourth time since the incident and they told me yet again no manager was on duty. I'm aware there has to be some one acting as manager at all times in a licensed bar that serves alcohol. I told the bartender "I'm still waiting to speak to the manger, it's been two weeks," to which the bartender began putting his hands on hips and mocking me, speaking in an exaggerated feminine voice (I'm visibly queer). Then he called over the same security guard who told me to come back and that same security officer said to me "I have a serious question for you, are you retarded?" Overall, The homophobia is clear, the name calling especially a term like "retarded" is super inappropriate, but above all, a woman was not kept safe in their establishment and the patrons of the bar are not protected. Yesterday I went outside on the patio multiple times and it turned out, security was no where to be found on multiple occasions to check IDs. I'm concerned for the safety of the entire community, particularly those in the LGBTQIA community, those who are differentially abled, and especially women.

We started the night here, went elsewhere in the Pearl for dinner, and came back because we enjoyed it so much! They have happy hour deals ($6 cocktails) until 8pm, even on Saturdays! That's a steal compared to the other restaurants nearby, which makes this a great place for a pre or post dinner drink. The bartenders were all really nice and checked in regularly, even when it was busy. Will definitely come back!

While walking around the Pearl Brewery district, we stopped here to relax and have drinks. The bar is trendy with a nice ambiance. Everyone in the bar seemed to be enjoying themselves. I had a glass of wine while my friends sipped cocktails. The bar is upscale and offers a variety of wine, beer, spirits, and cocktails. It reminded me of trendy bars I've visited in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco. To me, they are all very similar. Nice place. Good time.

No idea how this fabulous find is only averaging three stars. Jerome, at the bar, made interesting suggestions and surpassed every one of our expectations. Fun to sit at the bar an watch the skilled bartenders slinging drinks! Great place to stop for a nightcap or time with friends.

Bartenders are amazing, great cocktails, and a nice wine selection. They have house infusions my personal favorite is the Spicy Pineapple. Plenty of whiskey from all over the world to pair with a nice cigar. That's what my buddy ended up going for.

Nowhere near enough chairs for the tables. Multiple members of staff were quite rude. Would not recommend and will not go back. One member of our party went to the bar with a drink order. The bar tender seemed to have trouble hearing her, so she showed him her phone with the list of drinks and was given an eye roll in response. After most of the drinks were made, he informed her that they did not have one of the alcohols needed for her mixed drink. She attempted to suggest an alternative and was told she would have to go to the back of the line to get it. We brought some chairs from the patio inside to our table, only to be told by a staff member that that type of chair was for bar use only and have him take those chairs away. As we were leaving, we decided to leave through the patio rather than try to squeeze through the crowded bar area to leave through the front. We side stepped the barrier they had in front of the patio exit. A staff member moved out of the way for us. I have a polite "thank you" and he rudely snapped back with a "next time go through the front like everybody else." I can understand preferring to have customers use a specific exit, but there was no need to be so rude about it.

First time coming and I was impressed! The bartender was very welcoming. He asked what type of drink I was in the mood for and whipped up an awesome drink for me! I will definitely be returning.

There is a very aggressive door man named Paris. he had raised his arms at me, and yelled profanities all for asking to wait inside due to it being cold outside. I was very scared. He told me he was allowed to choose who came to the bar and was allowed by management to curse at returning customers. He was completely inappropriate, aggressive, and scary to tepresent an establishment such as blue box. he is losing money for the business. I am worried about all women entering this establishment.

Cool bar! Directly across from Hotel Emma, this spacious bar offers craft cocktails and craft beer on tap. They have happy hour until 8p, which is great since most in the Pearl areas end at 6p. The bartender is very knowledgeable about the brews and drinks and very friendly and attentive. The bar is large with a huge (and clear) projector that was playing MLB when we went. There seems to be an upstairs with another bar, most likely for the crowded weekends. There is a large patio outside with shade and nice lighting. A plus- the women's restroom is very clean and smells very nice! Win!

Went in on a Friday around 8pm. Not very busy and lots of open tables. Unfortunately, no table service. No food. No live music. Just drinks. Three to four bartenders with shitty attitudes. None of them looked like they were happy with their job or with serving a customer. I think there was a skinny dude who might have been the manager. He had no concern with customers or customer service. Just sat at a table checking his phone and talking with employees when they strolled by. Drinks are average at best and you have plenty of other options at the Pearl. This place would not be on my list for a revisit unless they had a Bar Rescue.

My 1st visit to Blue Box was so much fun! I had the opportunity to muddle some berries, taste test a shot, and sip an awesome cocktail!! In all the fun I forgot the name of the refreshing cocktail I drank but it had vodka and rosemary in it! The staff/bartender were super cool and friendly! They were so helpful and made conversation with us! I will def return!

I've got some fond memories here. Two Super Bowls and many other evenings with friends. Unfortunately, those great memories are fading with every visit. This last visit will probably be my last. Came in to watch the Cowboys game and while the drinks were good and the bartender made some attempt at service I felt like I was in a bar in the hood. Blaring gangster rap was all they played....all night! I'm not anti rap and love hip hop but I really don't want to listen to non-stop fuck this and fuck that bitch while I'm trying to enjoy the game. I thought there would be a drive by shooting!

They have an amazing HH that goes til 8 pm!! We stopped in for pre-dinner drinks. Beautiful bar, friendly service, nice outdoor seating area for people watching :) We ordered a drink that was supposed to be jalapeno driven but didn't taste it at all, which was a bit curious. By mistake, they had also made us a jalapeno tequila drink, which they gave us as a courtesy. As we finished our cocktail, we tried the shot and this tasted exactly as I had hoped our drink would. For our 2nd round, I went to the bartender who had made our shots and asked him to re-create this in the form of a cocktail. Success!! HH drinks are very reasonably priced $6-9. Not quite sure what happened with our 1st round?? Normally, I'd expect the establishment to rectify the situation but they had given us free shots.

We came to this place as visitors from out of state, unfortunately the staff was not very friendly. Drinks are okay but staff is just a little dismissive and unhelpful.

Decent place. Shit music for a bar like it is. Also there tip tabs default on 35 percent which is fucking ridiculous. I ain't cheap but you have to pick custom to tip under 25 percent which is fucking weird for a bar. 35 percent I'm still shocked lol.

Rude service, gross drinks, and major chair shortage. Will not be back. Bartender rolled his eyes when we tried to place our drink order, then said we would have to get in line again when he didn't have the ingredients for one of the drinks. Awful.

Blue box is all right. I came here twice in the past. The first time was for a Yelp tasting event. They offered us (a small group of Elite Yelpers) three different cocktails to try. All three were extremely strong b/c they were tequila based. IMO tequila should be shots only with lime and salt due to its nasty taste. Then again I am not your seasoned drinker so what do I know? The second time I came with a friend after a late night dinner at the Pearl. I wasn't feeling it at the Blue Box at all. The crowd was boring and you know just the usual same old SA crowd. My friend had one drink and I only had water then we left. Would I come again on my own? Probably not. Would I stop by with a group to get a drink? Maybe.

I have been coming to Blue Box since they opened. It is, by far, one of my top 3 bars in San Antonio. I have had the pleasure of getting to know the bartenders over the years, and it is refreshing to see the same friendly faces. Their mixology skills are exceptional, creative, and consistent. Feel free to tell them what liquors you like and don't like, and watch with baited breath as they create a drink you didn't even know you loved. The ambiance is casual. I recommend you sit at the bar during the week as they don't offer table service. However, on the weekends they have a very friendly and engaged server who works the seating area in the main bar. Also, this is not a restaurant; so don't expect food. They focus on the drinks, and trust me, that's what you want. I've taken out-of-town guests here, and introduced many locals to Blue Box. Without exception, the bar, the liquor, and the staff never disappoint.

1st and last time coming here, a few of us were looking to grab a drink after dinner on a Saturday night so as we walked out of Emma we see a line so we figured we'd give it a try, at first we are standing in line to what appears to be a eternity only to realize the people walking towards the other entrance are getting inside a lot faster while the line never moved so we decided to try our luck with the front door... This is where it gets good....as we walk up to the door the bouncer a huge African American man proceeds to tell us that it's not a entrance and points to the line...my friend rebuttals that she's noticing people walk in through this entrance if we can be let in as it's cold outside. His response....wait for it...$80 gets you in through this door. I was at a loss for words we say no thank you and as we walk away he yells $50! I'm sorry but Blue Box has lost our business. I believe as guest we should not be extorted to pay such a egregious price to be let in.....maybe management should consider increasing the bouncer pay where they won't feel the need to extort guest to give them money to step inside the establishment.

How did I seriously walk past this place for 6 years and not notice it existed? F in observation for me. I really liked the setup and happy hour all day Sunday and Monday is legit. The drinks were ok, but not awesome. I'd stop by end if I was there and wanted a cheap drink during happy hour but the quality wouldn't send me out of my way. I liked the atmosphere though!

Bar is really nice! Bartender Cruze is awesome. Very nice decor modern look. Kraft drinks. Valet at hotel Emma 20:00 to Vaket literally a 100yards from bar.

Amazing cocktails..They use all natural ingredients. We had s blueberry and raspberry mojitos and they tasted delicious. Price is okay.

Crowded and noisy but the bartenders are attentive and good at their craft. You cannot expect much here but the cocktails are reliable.

I've found that Blue Box is probably best during the week as they have a weekday HH that lasts all the way until 8 PM and they often have at least one game showing on a rather large projection screen during major sports events. It certainly doubles as a great bar for meeting people on the weekend especially on those nights where they have a DJ. They have a small selection of beers, but they are more well known for their cocktails. These drinks are quite well made and come at a rather discounted price. Along with Still Golden, Blue Box is essentially a place in the Pearl where you can meet new people or just sip cocktails and let the world go by.

Very loud atmosphere inside; music all over the place. Bartenders are very courteous and make great craft cocktails. Love they variety of spirits they have.

Blue Box is a strange place. Located in prime real estate within the Pearl complex, the wife and I previously had drinks there approximately a year prior to our most recent visit on a Saturday night around Christmas. Our first visit was early on a Friday evening. We practically had the place to ourselves, as there were only a handful of other guests scattered around the fairly cavernous bar. We sat at the bar, service was on point and our drinks (especially the Hoodie Season) were solid. On our latest visit, we got there around 10 pm and the place was packed with patrons, many if not most, seemingly watching the Cowboys game on the big projection screen. Even though there seemed to be plenty of staff behind the bar, given the size of the crowd, service was much slower than on our previous visit as it took much longer to get the attention of a bartender to place an order and to receive our drinks. It was probably still worth the wait, as my Rick Flair ($9) was a pretty decent tasting drink. Of note, though, I seemed to recall enjoying the Hoodie Season a lot more. I'm still not sure of what to make of Blue Box. Its cocktails were well conceived. I'd place them a notch below those found at Esquire Tavern, Francis Bogside, and the Brooklynite. Its execution of those cocktails was reasonably well done, but your mileage may vary depending on who's making your drink and how crowded the bar is at the time. The most puzzling thing was that Blue Box seemed to me to lack an identity. Is it a chill cocktail bar focused on making craft cocktails for people who are looking for a good drink or a high volume sports bar and/or nightclub catering to a less discerning crowd of drinkers? The bar's generic, minimalist décor was no indicator. Regardless, the next time I'm in town and at the Pearl, I won't hesitate to stop for a drink at Blue Box, but I wouldn't make a special trip. 3.5 stars.

Drinks are great! The ambiance and interior is perfect! Location makes it even better. Don't be afraid to try something new on the menu because they're all good! Later in the evening they open up the upstairs bar, which is really cute!

Picture this, Christmas Eve, 7pm and you need a drink while you're staying at the Pearl. Walk over to Blue Box. You are greeted by friendly bartenders who offer to whip you up anything with ingredients you name or make your drink of choice. The place had a few sets of people who looked like natives. The Moscow Mules were infused with cucumber vodka and a few slices of fresh cucumber and the pineapple colada was also tasty. There is a large screen projector wall that looks like a place to watch a ball game. I will be becoming a regular.

Pretty sure this place is laundering money. I asked the bartender how much a well drink was...he said $4. I get a tab and have a $6 tab... I asked the bartender why did they charge extra? Well, she (the manager) came out and took our drinks for "questioning" the extra $2/drink. Guess they are either hurting for money so much they need to steal dollar on dollar or are running a bigger scheme...who knows. Anyway, 2 minutes later the manager tried to say we were "somewhere before there" and kicked us out (lol) for asking why we were charged $1 more per drink!!! LOL!!!! This place is so cheap, steals, and thinks their clients can't do simple math.

Blue box...how I love you and hate you all at once. I love you for the fabulous drinks, infused shots, and location. I abhor you for the hangovers that follow after every time I visit you. That being said, a night at blue box is always a good time with strong drinks that loosen you up and ensure fun to be had. The tequila infused with pinapple and Serrano pepper is out of this world. Wowee! I sipped it and enjoyed every moment. The GinGin mules strong and tasty. Any mezcal drink here is delicious. I love it! Yes, it is overly crowded, and yes you will have to wait for your drink...but it is soooo worth it. Weekends dress up rather than down. Cheers!