Lowcountry

Bar · South of Southtown

Lowcountry

Bar · South of Southtown

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318 Martinez St, San Antonio, TX 78205

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Cocktails, live music, and a laid-back backyard patio  

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318 Martinez St, San Antonio, TX 78205 Get directions

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$10–20

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318 Martinez St, San Antonio, TX 78205 Get directions

+1 210 560 2224
lowcountrysa.com
@lowcountrysa

$10–20

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A tiny Southtown house‑bar with backyard shows, unfussy hospitality, and well‑made classics. Spotlighted by Distiller Magazine’s San Antonio bar guide, it’s where DJs, neighbors, and bartenders unwind after service.

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kyle grothues

Google
Great spot, friendly knowledgeable bartenders. We watched him make homemade simple syrup as we chatted. Liked that they have “whiskey and wash for $6. A shot of well whiskey and a baby high life.

Orlando Guerra

Google
A cool find just south of downtown San Antonio, the place is a speakeasy vibe bar and hangout with a size-able outdoor backyard with plenty of tables and space! Live music happens regularly and they make some great original cocktails as well as strong classics!

Robert Estes

Google
Excellent cocktails, alt-hipster vibes, authentic/down-to-earth bartenders and patrons. Has to be top 3 best bars in San Antonio if you are creative and chill. There’s a fantastic happy hour Tuesday-Friday and bands or DJ’s playing on the back patio frequently.

Jeffrey Rothschild

Google
We visited this spot twice over Thanksgiving break when we were visiting town. It has an awesome relaxed feel to it with great drinks and friendly bartenders. We always get the Daddy Daq to kick off the evening.

Omar Leos

Google
What a great hidden gem in downtown San Antonio. I just happened to stumble upon this hip bar while going to dinner. My old fashion was delish and was reasonably priced. I can’t wait to come back for happy hour.

Zky :9

Google
It was good for bar hopping. At this location, I only purchase drinks.

chris christal

Google
Went to Low Country to hear my buddy spin some blues. The cocktail list is pretty cool. My wife got a bourbon negroni, and it was excellent. The space out back is pretty cool, and laid back. They have combos (I can’t remember the name) but it’s a shot of old grandad and little Miller high life (or guerra as they’re known as here) for $5. **UPDATE** we went again and it’s remodeled and just as cool. The bar situation was wild but it was fiesta so chill the f out. But it was still a blast. 10/10.

Larry Beach ii

Google
Favorite bar downtown. We go every time we go out. Very chill. Never a big crowd. Great drinks
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Rob J.

Yelp
I was in San Antonio for a conference and stayed at a hotel close to Lowcountry. It was fabulous. This is a dive bar in a 100+ year old house, which gives it a lot of character and a unique feel. The drinks are great and the prices are even better. It is near the River Walk but not on it. I found Lowcountry when searching for bars in San Antonio that sold pickled eggs. FYI, they don't anymore. I stuck up a conversion with Payton the bartender and they have not sold them for some time. Payton was super nice. You can get a bourbon and mini Miller High Life for $6. If you are looking for a laid-back spot with excellent value, Lowcountry is it.
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St C.

Yelp
Finally went here since they've been closed the last few times (not open on Mondays). They have a good happy hour and I enjoyed the craft cocktails. Drank my old fashion on their little front porch. It is a small location, but really cool vibes.
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Jacky C.

Yelp
The bartender at the hotel I was staying at recommended this spot. It essentially felt like I was walking into a frat house, but a lot cleaner and the bar is a pretty nice setup inside a home. Cheap drinks and a good time.
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Michelle C.

Yelp
The margarita is hand made not from a machine. Double Entendre is delicious. We are from Kansas City & the main places on yelp have been okay. But this place is a great local place everyone should stop at.
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Melissa G.

Yelp
Came in on my birthday with my BF just to get away from my family after a birthday lunch. Walked in and immediately felt some cool vibes going on here. I love how quaint and home-y Lowcountry feels. The bar is super cool and dark looking - I love it. There is a variety of craft cocktails you can choose from here so take your pick or default to the house sangria. Back patio is pretty awesome but small so if you have a big party it may be better for you to be inside where you can seat 6-8 people in the room right by the restroom. The front room was spacious yet romantic with the mantel and the pews off against the wall. Cool art! I thought I saw a Daniel Johnston piece but I wasn't 100% sure. Best thing about Lowcountry? The view of the Tower of the Americas from their front patio. Off in the distance can you marvel at a 1968 World Fair structure that is amazingly still standing and operating in San Antonio. Lowcountry - you da best! Also side note - I heard that many traveling bands and local bands come play here at Lowcountry. Recently I heard a gig advertised on Austin radio (KUTX) for a show at Lowcountry that should not be missed. Safe to say that their a lowkey Lowcountry music venue too. I am a fan.
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Ursula D.

Yelp
Quaint unique cocktail bar situated just outside of the main Downtown drag. Go here for your after after dinner drinks and sit on their backyard porch or the patio. It is the perfect place to take a friend to have a quiet intimate conversation or hang with a group of friends who want to try interesting cocktails. What I love about this cocktail bar is that their drinks are made with high-quality, fresh ingredients. The drinks are complex and flavorful. The price per drink is not that bad either! I didn't find this place on my own, it was reommended to me. Now, I make plans to go every time I am in town. Return Factor:100%

Megan L.

Yelp
Comfortable ambiance. Great drinks. Awesome service. They feature great local bands. I enjoy myself every time I go. Dog friendly porch. Ashtrays at every table. Fantastic curated selection of beers and delicious cocktails. Selection of nonalcoholic beverages also currently available.
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Perri S.

Yelp
Returned to Low Country with high expectations as I gave it a 5 star review 3 years ago when we visited. One hit wonder....first visit was awesome second visit was fine. Just fine. Happy hour was fine...vibe of the place missing but was fine. Ernie is no longer there so strike one and bartender was bothered by our presence! Just a 3. Won't go out of my way again and wouldn't recommend as I have been the past 3 years of anyone visiting the area.
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Marlon T.

Yelp
Just when you thought that the only things to check out in San Antonio are the Alamo and Tex-Mex food on the River Walk, lo and behold a delicious bar serving high-quality concoctions inside a residential-home-converted bar. Basically, Lowcountry serves some delicious cocktails in an intimate dimly lit environment. I had a tasty whiskey based cocktail I wish I could have again--there was a big orange rind in there that managed to not seem gaudy or annoying. Their simple website is very accurate for a self description: A southern little hole-in-the-wall in San Antonio, TX. Hours: mon-sun 4pm-2am
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Curt C.

Yelp
This hole-in-the-wall bar is the newest addition to Southtown's coolest speakeasy-type bars. Lowcountry is a tiny converted home, consisting of about three rooms, so things can either be insanely packed, or completely dead. It's hard to find it at a comfortable number of people. But it is a good place to go to hear some live music. The old house gives acoustics unlike any other venue in town. The place is so small, that if you need to squeeze by to go to the restroom, or get another beer, you're going to have to walk through the middle of the band. In fact, if you want to dance, you'll probably be grinding at least one member of the band. The drinks are delicious and imaginative. They've got the regular beers, as well as a few really great craft beers. Beer is cheap, $3 for Lone Star, which goes even cheaper during HH. They offer champagne for $3/glass all day, every day. Not too shabby! The bartenders are great, incredibly friendly and helpful. They are knowledgeable about their drinks, and want to make sure that they get it right. The decor is interesting. It seems like they didn't change much since this was an old house off of Durango Street. There's a piece of art with the coordinates 29N 33W, or something to that effect. If you look it up, it's off the coast of S. Carolina. I have no idea what that means. There's a front, and a back patio area, where things get a bit less cramped. This place is not ADA compliant. They have a handicapped elevator in the back, but it seemed inoperable and covered with empty beer cans. Granted, most of those beer cans were mine. There are stairs in the front and the back, so it could pose a problem.
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Erin W.

Yelp
I want to start out by saying this bar isn't for everyone. Not everybody is going to like it, it is smaller than most, and if you have a goo band playing it'll be hard to find a seat inside. The patio however is spacious, and the drinks are so, so, good. It is a cocktail bar, though they do offer some bottled beers and wine. They have a cocktail menu that is written daily, so it's always changing. while some might be disappointed to find that a drink they liked one day, isn't on the menu the next, I think it's what makes the bar so great. Variety is the spice of life after all! This really is your friendly neighborhood bar, the bartenders are all quite experienced and are pulled in from bars all over the city. if you frequent the bar scene, and frequent this bar, it will quickly become like cheers, where "everyone will know your name." There is frequently live music playing, either in doors or outside depending on the weather. The ambiance is great, on the patio you can see the Tower of the Americas. The inside perfectly captures a balance between divey and classy, intimate and friendly. It's a really great bar, and while not everyone will like it, they should at least give it a chance.
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Sarah R.

Yelp
Made a pitstop here prior to my dinner reservation- fantastic inventive cocktail spot that approached drinks like a chef thinks of food: how can we best combine seasonal ingredients in new and exciting ways to dazzle palates? Interior vibe was on point- great homey, vintage, quirky, cozy nook feels. The art on the walls was interesting and additive to the experience. Reasonably priced, friendly service and perfect spot for a drink any time of day. 12/10 would return.
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Jessica W.

Yelp
Lowcountry is a super chill, secluded, hideaway. Bartender was kind and helpful. I'd never been there before and he seem happy to tell me about their house cocktails. The clientele was, from what I could see, 20s to mid 30s. LGBTQ+ friendly, I'm a cis woman, but it's important to know, if you want to ensure your money goes to good people. My only reason for not give 5 stars is that the outdoor seating is not very comfortable, but it's not that big a deal. Oh, please be smarter than me. If you park across the street, its pay to park. I didnt know that, or see a sign. There was NO machine to pay or someone in a kiosk, so...I'm contesting it. Anyway, find out where and who you're supposed to pay. I am definitely going back, maybe take an Uber next time, avoid parking all together. EDIT-I just want to make perfectly clear, my parking issue has nothing to do with Lowcountry. I just included it in my review so I can maybe save you some money.
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Julie F.

Yelp
I had high hopes when I saw this bungalow-turned bar. I like simple places and the words across the front, "Beer Boiled Peanuts Cocktails" sounded enticing, so I went out of the way to try the place. Granted we walked in soon after their opening time (4 PM), but he bartender looked at us as if we were intruding. We asked if we could have boiled peanuts. No, they didn't have any (really? You're advertising 3 things and you don't have one of them?) They did have beers. It was obvious that conversation with the staff was not part of the deal, so we sat and chatted among ourselves while we drank our beers. Maybe the atmosphere would be better if we came in at night, but we just felt unwanted. Not very welcoming and given the high hopes, it was a big disappointment.
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Justin S.

Yelp
I live close to here and have in this place a few times and Nikki and Alex have always been awesome. This time I'm here with my brother and cousin from out of town. The drinks are amazing and my brother is happy with his Good Sport.
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David H.

Yelp
Drinks were very tasty but the portions for the price are inadequate. Great atmosphere in a great area. The House sangria is flavorful and very refreshing. The watermelon mule was also very tasty. Sweet with the ginger bite, would have been better served in a Cooper mug and a larger quantity with less ice.
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Jennie K.

Yelp
Bar in a house? Yes in Texas! Super local spot with enjoyable cocktails and music or dj some nights.
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JAMES S.

Yelp
My wife and I went here to have a cocktail this past Saturday evening. After ordering drinks from a female bar tender (did not get her name) I went back to the bar a few minutes later to ask for a couple of water, I kid you not, I waited patiently for about five minutes while she just BS with her friend, not giving me the time of day. Finally, I asked if I could please get two waters and she said in a condescending tone without ever even looking my way that there is a water dispenser in the corner. We were told by a few of the other customer that she is always like that...WOW! I could not believe it! Hopefully the owner of this establishment reads this because she was totally unprofessional.
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Westwiththenight 2.

Yelp
I went during happy hour and their blackboard cocktails were all $5. A very good deal on an eclectic list. Bartender was nice and knew her stuff. She matched me up with a great cocktail. I enjoyed my fennel-based margarita. It was a Wednesday early evening, so the vibe was lowkey but very friendly, super approachable. I love what they've done with the place. It's like an old college house converted into a bar. The crowd matched the bar. It was perfect after a long day attending a conference.
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Ridley N.

Yelp
Wow. So this bar is essentially what i crave in a city. Easy music. Soothing, relaxed home atmosphere. Comfy seating. A small selection of well made craft cocktails by legit bartenders. Pimento cheese and white bread. Pickled veggies and eggs. Boiled peanuts. Pure Southern. Now I have somewhere to take the first interesting girl I meet in this city lol. Oh, and if none of that appeals to you, head to the back porch for some louder tunes and an altogether different atmosphere. Whatever Lowcountry is selling, I am buying.
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Juan V.

Yelp
Great Spot! Cool little place, good drinks, good prices. Our bartender, Taylor Rae was great!!! Cool little spot, nice vibe, new bar. You all should visit, definitely recommend this place. I will be back. I hear they usually have live music on the weekends. I'll be back!
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Tania C.

Yelp
What a great find! It reminds me of small, cozy, trendy places we would go to in Europe. The drinks are really good. Atmosphere is cozy. Love the fact that it's a different type of establishment.
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Ash M.

Yelp
Lowcountry is a tiny hole-in-the-wall bar. Which I would normally love but usually at a bar that seats maybe 12 comfortably, there's an added warmth that comes with it. In my first and last visit, Lowcountry was damn right icy. Met up with a group of 4 as the bar was opening. Walking in I thought, that's it? It really is just two rooms, the seating area which has random chairs and church pew benches and the bar which has no seating. Cozy. If this sounds like an indictment on Lowcounty's size, it's not. I'm a big fan of the odd camaraderie that happens when strangers drink in a close setting. The bar menu is written on the walls and after giving our order to a bartender that looked like he either didn't like us or was just super green at customer service, we took our seat. It was blustery outside (in SA speak, it was windy and 40) so we chose a corner furthest away from the door. A group of women, who I assume were the owners/managers because they weren't there for funsies, kept coming in and out of the bar and never fully closing the door. We must have gotten up at least four times to shut the door after them because like I said, freezing. So a cold reception followed by quickly drinking a hot toddy too heavy on the lemon so we could go some place that was at least 60 degrees inside. With all the other options on S. Alamo, there's nothing here to lure me back.
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Wayne B.

Yelp
This is a great cocktail bar out of the crowds of the Riverwalk. Great drink menu and laid back atmosphere.
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Stephen H.

Yelp
Lowcountry is just like it's region namesake: friendly, cozy and downright enjoyable. From Denise, the engaging and creative bartender, the quaint ambience and inventive menu, Lowcountry offers a unique experience in the bustling San Antonio craft cocktail scene. On my visit I had the lazy mans old fashioned, a neat twist on a classic cocktail. Take a trip to the lowcountry and enjoy an intimate and friendly place.
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Gene L.

Yelp
Had the lazy mans old fashioned and it was terrible. And my girlfriends drink was as well. The music was that of a high school boy band. Not to my expectations.
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Sarah R.

Yelp
Friendly bartenders and cheap/craft drinks, can't go wrong with that... shot and a wash special all the time for 5$! What a Steal! Ill come here any day for a starter or a night cap to any night.
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Spiceyweiner Y.

Yelp
Its cool right off a ceasar chavez and alamo...the bar staff is not very friendly at least not to us..live music was cool thou...you can sit on front porch or out back and some seating inside...its an old house that was converted into a bar...worth a stop. Let me know what ya think?
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Andy L.

Yelp
The environment is relaxed. It's literally a house, so it naturally feels like home. I thought they played country music because of the name, and since I was desperate for a drink I didn't care. Luckily they play my favorite strange creepy music. I love their cocktails and craft beer selection.
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John D.

Yelp
Def. not a country bar. Very hipsterish. Beer prices were reasonable but vodka tonic was overpriced. My wife said her vodka tonic was horrible. Small and cozy, I can see why people go there but not my cup of tea.
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Ashley S.

Yelp
Um... we might have really liked this place. But we walked through the empty front room and passed through to the bar where there were 2 guys behind the bar and 3 guys in front of it who may have also worked there, not sure. Nobody said a word to us. Their conversation at least paused, but it was just this awkward feeling like we crashed a private party or something. How do you not even say hello, especially when you're pretty much empty at 10pm in a Fri?? What little I saw of the cocktails on the chalkboard menu (cuz it felt too awkward to stand there looking at it), I was intrigued. But no thank you.
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Tabitha A.

Yelp
First time at this spot and it was so cozy and welcoming. The bar staff was super nice and the drinks were on point. Low bar is dog friendly witch is a huge plus for us and our pup. If your out and about anytime of the week check this spot out. Their opened until 2 am every night. Alex is the. Eat bartender btw!
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Cheryl B.

Yelp
They didn't have the boiled peanuts which was disappointing but the drinks were pretty good and great prices at happy hour.
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Lili A.

Yelp
No real hospitality or smiles, no conversation to be had. The fact that the bar stays open until 2 and is across the street from the Marriott must help them stay in business. They don't seem to appreciate that business however. This place has an opportunity to be friendly and welcoming but they are blowing it. I enjoyed my time with my husband but we love to talk and converse with others especially in a bar. We gave up on the staff and met a cool couple.
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Alex L.

Yelp
Quaint little craft bar at the tip of Southtown that offers a cozy ambiance in a historic house
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Josue R.

Yelp
Like it was sent down from god. Good joint great service, rad prices for bar in downtown anywhere. The bar tender was great, well wishes in bio chem grad school.
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Kyle S.

Yelp
Not a fancy place, but quite neat with tons of character. Nice variety of traditional cocktails and some home grown recipes. Service was friendly and attentive. I recommend for sure.
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Ana H.

Yelp
Not for everyone. Feels like you've just walked into someone's house. People were not very friendly, which I don't care.

Beccy Y.

Yelp
Fun, low key bar with great, creative cocktails in an old house. The bartenders were awesome. Not a lot of seating, but we enjoyed sitting out back on picnic tables on a warm evening. Had such an enjoyable time that we went back the next evening for a second time.
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Aquilina C.

Yelp
I enjoy this place because I can be left alone to have my drink and not be bothered by the swanky crowd of out of town drunks that travel SA. Great spot for locals. Delicous drinks that aren't the average cocktail, you can get those too tho. What's also great is that if you get hungry Alamo Street Eats is around the corner.
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Sherri M.

Yelp
Awesome little bar with unique personalities (aka the dog-security). Ernesto is just a little muffin/dog who likes to greet everyone with wet kisses and an invitation to have a cocktail while rubbing his little belly. In addition to the great company there is an awesome outdoor backyard space or separated room spaces to sit. Everyone is friendly and has some good advice about the areas for current visitors. This place is about a block from boozy ice cream which makes it a perfect stop along your boozy ventures in San Antonio.
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Fun T.

Yelp
Craft cocktails are amazing. I would come back anytime! Was only planning to have 1 drink but, I am going to have 2.
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Dusty J.

Yelp
Place has only been open a year but has a really cool vibe. Good reasonable drinks. We stopped before dinner and had a great time.
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Donna H.

Yelp
Went to this place to hear my niece, Kathryn Legendre. I was in the mood for Cava, and did t get a mixed drink, but I love that they have skilled mixed drink bartenders. Nice outside area, lots of parking across the street, can't remember how much they charged. It's close to food trucks too! The inside is small, but it was an interesting (in a good way) group of people!
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Kristi V.

Yelp
A great diamond in the rough! Very eclectic and one of a kind. Don't let the exterior fool you, it's awesome once inside.
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Bella B.

Yelp
Omg... just became my favorite place we loved it. Service is awesome very friendly employees and great atmosphere
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Denise C.

Yelp
Went in looking forward to an experience worthy of the the location. Server was apparently having the worst day of his life. "No, I just work here." That's unfortunate because the location is a gem and the cocktail menu appears to be legit BUT I would t know because "he just works there"
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Ashton W.

Yelp
I was really excited for this place... I had been wanting to go for a while, but the female bartender I guess was having the worst day of her life, because wow, she was probably the rudest bartender I've ever met. I ordered my drink, not the simplest, but hey it was on the menu and they were not busy by any means... and the entire time she was making little comments to the side to her friend that was there, suggesting this was inconvenient.. there was a male bartender there and he was ok, nicer than her. So, that was my first and last time for this bar.
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Desi S.

Yelp
I'm a big fan of Lowcountry. It's a fairly new bar - only been open about a year or two. Upsides are good drinks and a nice area outside to hangout; they have a fire pit for when it's cold out. The downsides is that it's a very small place and parking. There's not a lot of room inside, which is why they have the nice outside area, and parking downtown/Southtown in general is just bad. Staff is always very friendly and the drinks are tasty.