Pastiche

This place was amazing. The atmosphere and music were stellar. Will definitely be coming back. The bartenders were super kind and made delicious drinks.

It was a nice vibe! And the bartender, Jordan, was so attentive. He made sure my friend and I had q phenomenal birthday! Forever grateful for him.

This is the place I have been missing / dying for in SA. From the bespoke speakeasy design and decor to the artist / creative friendly vibes, this is absolutely the place for everything from brainstorming sessions over fine drinks to mingling with like-minded cultured folks who appreciate atmosphere. There is just something adventurous and altogether magical about the place. Without giving away all its little secrets and tailored experiences, I will say it’s definitely worth paying a visit and exploring yourself. Alone or with your favorite people, make sure it’s on your SA bucket list.

It's such a great little bar. It is very much a must stop if you like artisanal cocktails. The atmosphere is intimate and comfortable. The cocktails are a little different, but they are adventurous and fun. The decor is a bit french but tasteful. Patio is interesting roomy. Plenty of seating outside inside is a bit more limited.

This place is definitely a whole vibe. I went Thursday Jan 12,2024 as a recommendation for neo soul. Trying to find chill laid back spots with good music. It was great. I don’t drink but the bartenders hook me up. They were amazing. I love their cohesiveness when working. They were all very attentive. I loved the decor, and the vibe. It felt like a I was visiting a friend’s place who was having a party. They have a great outdoor seating area. I’m not if they had food but if they didn’t it would be a great addition of little snacks or finger foods. I would have never guest looking from the outside what was inside. That’s goes to show you, never judge a book from the outside. When I first arrived wasn’t many people but more and more people arrived as the night continued. It’s a great chill spot. Definitely will be back!

Absolutely loved this bar! It was on my list of must-try spots in San Antonio, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The only downside was sitting outside—it gets really hot. A few fans or some kind of cooling setup would definitely take the outdoor experience to the next level. Still, great vibes overall!

Pastiche Cocktail Bar offers a vibrant fusion of RnB and reggae vibes that create the perfect backdrop for an intimate date night. From the moment you step in, you're enveloped in an atmosphere that encourages conversation and connection. The ambiance sets the stage for a memorable evening, with sultry beats and a relaxed vibe that instantly puts you at ease. Whether you're sipping on expertly crafted cocktails. The highlight of our experience was the impeccable service provided by the bartenders, particularly Alejandro. His attentiveness and passion for mixology were evident in every drink he crafted. Alejandro went above and beyond to ensure that our drinks were tailored to our preferences, taking extra care to ensure we were delighted with every sip. Overall, Pastiche Cocktail Bar is more than just a place to grab a drink – it's an experience. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to enjoy a night filled with great music, delicious drinks, and exceptional service. Cheers to Pastiche and the incredible team behind it!

Unfortunately, for our first visit to this location on 2/19/2025 between 8:30-10:45pm the bartender decided to close the bar earlier despite the bar being at least half full with active customers like ourselves. Even though they were scheduled to close at midnight, around 10:00ish he was seen rushing around the bar slamming windows closed, loudly moving chairs around, and aggressively blew out the candles on the table right in front of my date and I that our wine glasses were sitting on. It was incredibly rude! He did not inform us that the bar was closing early so at 10:15pm or so we asked to order one of the wonderful looking cocktails on the menu. He very abruptly told us “we closed 30 minutes ago so unless you just want a shot, no”. We were shocked and disappointed because there was no last call, no notice, and he just said “well the owner said I could close early since it’s dead”. It was 35° out so of course the back patio wouldn’t be open but the inside had at least 50-60% of the seats taken and there were only 20 or so spots in the entire place to begin with! So unfortunate that we had such a negative service experience at a place I have been dying to try for months. I suggest they hire better staff ASAP. We love the type of music that was playing but even the DJ packed up and left the audience hours early without warning. Incredibly disappointed and the staff should be ashamed! We had to tell cars that were parking outside when we were leaving that the bar had unfortunately closed early. I guess the bartender wasn’t concerned with earning money tonight. What a shame!

This was honestly one of the best bars I have ever been to in San Antonio! I want to come here for every date night!! If you're big on R&B , throwbacks, and good vibes this is your spot!Great wine and the DJ selection is out of the worldddddd

Was turned away because I had my dog with me. I even asked if we could sit out in the. Back and was told no. I live in the neighborhood and only reason I went is because the statues shows dogs are allowed. Never suggesting to anyone

Lovely atmosphere. I went by myself on a work trip. The vibes were good. The people were cool. Thankful I did it. Drink was yummy. Decor/ lighting/ house party vibes were grown and sexy.

We walked over from Magpie for a nightcap. The vibe was easy when we arrived. About 30 minute in, the dj arrived. We are early sleepers, so we headed home. It looked like it would've been fun to continue to hang. The drinks were great and the other patrons we nice. Loved seeing everyone in their Friday night best.

Place is vibe! A older crowds, in the 30's and up range! The place has a great atmosphere and music! Feels like you're at someone's house! Drink pricey $$! The place is very small but outdoor settings are available! Outdoor space has nice fireplaces and full bar to enjoy food and drinks.

Discovered this gem on the 'gram! It looks like a regular house from the outside, but step inside & you're transported to an intimate, cozy club. No food here, so come with a light stomach. Despite the packed house, the bartenders were incredible - super friendly & eager to get your drink feedback. (And that well tequila?! Surprisingly smooth!) Drinks are $15-20, but they're expertly crafted. Paying for the vibe is totally worth it. No cover charge, but they do check IDs. Loved the energy - lots of women & a great DJ. Not much seating, but perfect for mingling. ‍ I went solo & made some awesome connections. The espresso martini? So fire!! I may have had 3. Highly recommend checking it out!

Pastiche was a vibe for sure! The bartender was pretty quick but we were only one of two parties in the bar at that time so not sure how it would be when it's crowded. The drinks were good but pretty expensive in my opinion for the location. You're looking at a minimum of $15-$17 per cocktail which is almost unheard of in SA. Nonetheless, you're paying for the ambiance. Definitely recommend checking it out if you're on that side of town and want a chill spot to grab a quality drink.

The vibes of this little bar are great, but definitely come early because seating is limited. There is an outdoor backyard space to chill in but it does get pretty warm because they use fire to light up the area. There are servers that go around and collect cups and you are also able to order drinks with them. The bartenders are super nice and they make the drinks STRONG. If you're looking for a place to chill with your friends this is the place!

The vibe and the DJ was amazing. And you can't beat having a soulfood truck outside while having a nice cocktail. I wish they did have better food options inside though or that the charcuterie board that's included with the champagne was a little bigger so that it could be shared (I wouldn't mind paying more). The service was excellent, bartenders and staff were welcoming and kind, I'll definitely be returning.

This place feels like being transported to a space and time when bars were meant for conversation, laughter, and chillin. Bar tender asked what I wanted even though I was pregnant. We stuck with the nonalcoholic variety which was delicious.

It was great! Definitely one for the books. The atmosphere is your friendly neighborhood cocktail bar. Little pretension but high quality cocktails with a friendly bartender that knows everyone by name. Loved it.

Serious hole in the wall bar transporting you into a different era upon stepping foot inside. The feel is pretty chill and laid back. A true speakeasy. Music is not overpowering but a consistently steady background soundtrack. Came on a Saturday around 6:30, 30 minutes after opening and there was one other couple. Tried their mezcal cocktail and another with absinthe. Both were pretty tasty! Sat at the bar so got to see the 1 bar tender work his magic! The place is big enough for 20 maybe 30 people. There's several couches positioned around for a close intimate space. The place feels homey and the lighting is right for the atmosphere they're trying to create. Several repurposed fridges are now used as beer and wine fridges. A nice touch to the vintage feel of the place. From the outside, the place looks like any other house. Get ready to be surprised, come check it out!

I absolutely loved this place! The bartenders were great and the story horse drink is my new favorite. I felt so comfortable there and the vibe was grown and sexy! Can't wait to go back

Great place for cool drinks and music. Nice outdoor patio but it's hot! Drinks were yummy. Bartenders were nice and helpful! Definitely would like to come back.

This was such a cool little spot to have a drink or two and just enjoy the atmosphere. The music was dope.

Loved this place, great service and even better vibes and music. Got everything I needed from this spot, will definitely come back sometime!

Wonderful place! The cocktails were amazing, the bartender knew what he was doing the service fast and fantastic and all the ambience good in general

First time here last night. My boyfriend and I came here and it was such a elegant setting. Took me back to the olden days with the vintage decor and classy atmosphere. Tables had freshly picked flowers. The drinks are all unique. We got the Ethereal cocktail and the Pastis. Cost was $7-12 for cocktails. Worth the price! The drinks were lovely and strong. Great environment and quiet when we were there. A wonderful setting to play chess :) will be back!

What a great spot! Drink menu is creative and tasty. Atmosphere is everything; it's chill and sophisticated. Has that dark room feel that's great for a date night to cuddle up with your partner. Not a loud place so you can easily talk to each other. I like it more for a date and not so much a group outing. With the decor you have some many things to look at it's hard to not look around and venture into the different rooms. The bar tenders will come to you for ordering but you can also go to the bar. Looking forward to coming back and enjoying the patio-hopefully the weather will be beautiful.

Let me start off by saying that this is one of the coolest bars I've ever been to! We came here for the first time yesterday (Valentine's day) whilst on the search for cocktail bars we haven't been to yet in San Antonio. The ambiance is a 10/10 and so were the drinks. I've bartended for a few years in Houston and I was stumped by at least 60% of the menu, in a good way. The French & Italian style cocktails really pushed us out of our comfort zone and we enjoyed four extremely tasty and interesting drinks. Sean, who was behind the bar, was super nice, helpful and knowledgeable when it came to any questions regarding their plethora of liqueurs and fortified wines. Benjamin, the owner, was extremely helpful and personable as well. This is the perfect date night spot or fun, unique place to try out with friends. Definitely returning and will be one of our favorite new spots to grab a drink in San Antonio.

Loved it! Small intimate setting. The bartender answered questions about the liquors. I was curious about absinthe. He fixed me a wonderful cocktail. It tasted just like black licorice, which I love.

Amazing drinks, great food and most importantly AMAZING SERVICE. On top of all that's it's a super cute spot with good music and vibes. Highly recommend!

Very cool place with a wide variety of unique drinks. Looks like a speakeasy from outside. Service was awesome! Definitely recommend.

I happened to walk by this place. An old dilapidated house with a sign outside. Little did I know i was about to have the best cocktails of my life. I've lived in NYC for a number of years, have had cocktails all over the world, and this place is one of the best. The atmosphere, ambiance, and unassuming exterior were just cherries on top. We had the bananas foster and painted lady. Incredible cocktails. Not to sweet, great flavors that complemented the liquor. I would come here all the time if i lived in San Antonio

very classy and cozy vibe, drinks were very good and out door seating was neat! not a ton of room but still nice

Pastiche is one of the best chill spots in San Antonio! The music was a vibe, the cocktails were amazing, and the bartenders were so nice! 10/10 will always recommend!

This is a hidden gem in San Antonio. You will love the atmosphere with a classy vibe that reminded me of a 1920s movie balanced with the very comfortable vibe of the 1970s. The drinks are delicious with unique concoctions that will satisfy any craving. Sadly I did not take pictures. I had the Banana Fosters drink and highly recommend it. It's a little hard to locate and parking is limited but it is worth the effort to stop in. You'll be on the lookout for what appears to be a tiny house with a green porch light.

We had so much fun here last night. Dom was our bartender and he was so knowledgeable about every ingredient and answered all of the questions we had. The drinks were amazing, they were very thoughtfully made. Pastiche is in a renovated home, you would not expect the decorations and ambiance inside from a little house on the street. We will 100% be back, and I recommend you go as well, best espresso martini i've ever had.

Ok came in for private event... First I must say, I LOVE the design and layout. It's different here with an eclectics touch! They are environmental friendly. They wash their linens in house. They don't use paper coasters either! I was given this fancy doily as a coaster. It was beautiful. The back was ideal. I felt like I should've been in a french cafe somewhere. They do have cats! Be mindful of that- especially if you have allergies. They do just kind of sit where they like. The drinks were really good. This is definitely somewhere I would return to.

I enjoyed the Yelp event at Pastiche. The ambiance very unique and cozy. Benjamin was a great host and entertained a lot of conversation with multiple guests to get his concept across. I really like how chill and away from the norm it was. The outside patio is very private and old town like. Felt like I was on the farm in the country having a drink. I am not big on mixed drinks but they do have many unique drinks on the menu.

Best cocktail lounge experience, nestled in a 1930's cottage in the historic Eastside of San Antonio!

I love this place! Visited last week and I definitely will be coming back. Got to meet the owner and talked about the place and menu! We had a list of speakeasy bars to visited but ended up staying cause we enjoyed the menu.

After fInding this amazing place I will never forget about it. I've introduced Pastiche to my friends and they love it as well. The bartenders are very friendly and talented. The signature cocktails are unique and delicious. The whole vibe of the place is warm and welcoming. I flat out love the place. It's one of my top five places to go to for great drinks and conversations.

Went for the Yelp Experience and enjoyed the hospitality from Benjamin and his staff. Walk into an open house that has pleasing decor with and seating that encourages conversations. The place is a throwback to Parisian bars that would have background music that compliments the mood. As you walk down the hall, the door leads to a back area that is shaded. There are tables and seats in the back, along with house cats that are friendly. It doesn't seem you are in downtown with doors set up as the fence. During our event, we got to try different drinks and snacks. I didn't get them all, so will review what I tried (even though everything looked incredible!). Started off with Bread Wine that had grape Brandy, Genever Gin, Rancio Sec, Byrrh, rye bread and raisins. The 1st sip does remind you of bread as a liquid form and took me back a little, but the taste grew on me. The next drink was Refresco de Limao e Cereja that had vodka, Kirschwasser, Ginja, lime cordial, fresh lemon and sparkling water. This was my type of drink and would be great on a warm day. The last drink I tried was the Bloodless Mary. This had Aquavit, Kümmel, Basil,eaau-de-vie and tomato consommé. It reminded me of a pickle juice drink, but without pickle juice. I like bloody Mary's and enjoyed this drink too. The other two drinks that were served were Tokaji Cobbler that has Late Harvest Tokaji, Raspberry Brandy, Brown Sugar, Fresh Orange and Lemon Meringue Pie that had Blanche Armagnac, Sauternes, Lemon Curd, and Egg White. Everyone said the cobbler was extremely sweet. I'm disappointed to not try the lemon meringue since it looked like a perfect after dinner drink. I will try that one next time! Glad to see another speakeasy in San Antonio and look forward to the area around Pastiche grow! Check out this place if you're in the area looking to relax and chat with your friends.

This is a lovely cocktail lounge. The barkeep was attentive and friendly. The decor is warm vintage and very inviting. The building is very old and for sure haunted. Ask staff if you want to hear a few fun stories. The menu has some impressive house cocktails, but you can also enjoy a classic. Beer and wine too.

This place is a hidden gem! It is a quaint, cute French bar that slightly feels like a speakeasy. Dom, the bartender, was incredibly personable and made amazing cocktails. Ben, the owner, even gave us a tour and explained his "why" and upcoming events. If you are looking for a new fun hangout with a cool vibe this is your spot

So me and my wife ended up here on a whim after leaving about 3 other bars in the area that were not to our liking we were shocked seeing this place in the dark not much lighting in the front we thought it was someone's house. But once we went it we were amazed at the beautiful romantic atmosphere intimate seating felt good being at a place not having to yell loud to talk to each other they were playing great music and the guys behind the bar were simply amazing explaining the drinks as well as helping us with trying new drinks out. Overall we would definitely give this place a 10/10 definitely different being we mostly hit up hole in the walls or bars we know will probably have a fight or two break out in so this one for a relaxing and chill experience even a first date I would say try this place.

4.50 stars. Well off the beaten track lies Pastiche, an unmarked home with a pleasant if somewhat dated exterior in the Dignowity Hill neighborhood. Inside, you will modern mixology against a post-impressionist backdrop with accompanying jazzy French tunes. This minor mashup of culture and eras manages to blend effortlessly as you enjoy exquisitely crafted cocktails from a generous menu of interesting choices spanning a rather generous assortment of unconventional ingredients. That Pastiche is a rousing success should come as no surprise. As mentioned in other reviews, it is another cocktail lounge from the team that brought Jet-Setter to San Antonio, an outstanding experience probably only matched by the Modernist. Yet I find Pastiche to be an improvement even upon the impressive Jet-Setter. The scope of focus is more pronounced, the space a bit more inviting, and the intimacy a bit finer. There is not much by way of parking so unless you live in the neighborhood, Uber is probably your best bet. Still, for an experience this lovely, paying for your transport is a minor inconvenience. It certainly belongs in the upper echelon of any discussion involving San Antonio's best cocktail bars.

No food just booze but man do they know their booze! My sister and I were staying in the neighborhood of this place and walked over and I'm so happy we did because what we found was a quirky little neighborhood bar with true mixology skills and a fascinating drink menu in a converted house that very much felt like a 1920's prohibition era speak easy. The bar tender made fabulous drinks one after the other while giving us a recommendation list that far exceeded anything available online. If you are in San Antonio this place is worth the adventure

What can I say? It's the sister bar to Jet Setter so you know the cocktails will be excellent! Think of Pastiche as the charming french sister of the international, upscale brother bar (Jet Setter). Located within a neighborhood on the East Side (similar to Austin's Cherry/2nd street set up of bars within East Side neighborhoods) you'll find this quaint and un-bar like house. Parking is limited you'll need to find street parking or in front of one of the homes behind the bar. Similar to the Modernist, other than a placard that says "Pastiche" there is no way to tell that this is a bar, which i find absolutely lovely and appealing. As the name indicates it's a French themed bar they focus on french influenced cocktails, french wine, and French decor inside but if you aren't into the french "stuff" you'll be fine as they have regular cocktails, beer, and wine available as well to the debbie downers. I understand that they are trying to really support their local community and will be serving small bites and food options from nearby restaurants soon. I love attending yelp events and I'm usually expecting small samples or tastes of the food/drinks so I was pleasantly surprised that they were providing us with full size cocktails- wow, that is awesome and I greatly appreciate the time, effort, and detail that Pastiche provided us and, most importantly, the quality of the cocktails! Here's what we got to try: Bread Wine: Grape Brandy, Genever Gin, Rancio Sec, Byrrh, Rye bread, Raisins Refresco de Limão e Cereja - Vodka, Kirschwasser, Ginja, Lime Cordial, Fresh Lemon, Sparkling Water  Tokaji Cobbler - Late Harvest Tokaji, Raspberry Brandy, Brown Sugar, Fresh Orange Lemon Meringue Pie - Blanche Armagnac, Sauternes, Lemon Curd, Egg White Bløødless Mary - Aquavit, Kümmel, Basil eau-de-vie, tomato consommé  I have to preface my review of the drinks with the fact that I am a whiskey gal so my palate and comments are based on my preference for that style of liquor. Bread Wine: Not my jam in terms of flavor profile, I find gin to be too botanical for my taste. This one was very boozy with a very clean finish. Definitely an acquired taste. -Refresco de Limão e Cereja - I'm not a big vodka fan but this was a fun cocktail and unexpectedly one of my favorites on the menu. Light, refreshing, and balanced. The lime cordial really gave this a nice punch of tart and sweet. I am now in love with lime cordial which, by the way, they make fresh in house! They make almost all their syrups and cordials fresh and in house (yay, for that. I am not a fan of cheap and chemical syrups so glad to see they use fresh ingredients). -Tokaji Cobbler -  this was probably the sweetest cocktail we had. Tokaji is a (Hungarian?) Sweet Wine and mixed with the brandy and sugar it was a tad too sweet for my taste but it was delicious! I would definitely order this again but maybe ask for a punch of citrus to brighten it up (like lime or lemon). -Lemon Meringue Pie - I was fortunate enough to sit at the bar and was able to watch them make this drink. They spent a lot of time and love painstakingly making each one. Served in a tea cup and topped with a meringue cookie this was a lovely cocktail from presentation to taste. Looks can be deceiving it looked like a sweet drink but had little to no sweetness at all, it actually caught me off guard. My only recommendation is more meringue (it was so good! Crunchy on the outside and super soft and chewy on the inside). -Bløødless Mary - I was surprised by how much I liked this drink! The tomato consomme is clear so you get this flavorful punch of tomato in a completely clear drink (like crystal clear Pepsi, remember those?). It was herby, it had great salinity, and just had wonderful layers of flavors that i couldn't stop sipping on this. Everytime I took a sip another flavor popped up.. wow. This is why I love cocktails, experiencing the "unexpected" and trying new flavors that have surprising depth with interesting combinations! I saw several reviews mention a pickle juice taste but I didn't get that at all - there was a lot of salt as in salinity and mixed with the kummel maybe it tasted that way for them. Kummel has caraway seed, fennel, and cumin. Thank you, Pastiche, for your hospitality and amazing cocktails. I am definitely coming back soon and I plan to try your whole menu!!!

Decided to come here after waiting forever. The parking situation is a little bit tricky but I would definitely recommend to not walk from your car to the bar by yourself just if you are not too accustomed to the area. The good thing is that it's a short Uber ride away from many downtown locations nearby. I'm always intimidated of these fancy bars because I'm a very simple and basic kinda gal. While at first it is a bit intimidating with all the fancy people around the staff is very welcoming and that was appreciated. The sitting area inside is very comfortable and when we were there only about five people were inside, I'm not too sure how crowded it would get later on. My boyfriend doesn't drink so the non-alcoholic menu was very much appreciated. As he called it it was very good fancy juice. I decided to get two drinks knowing that they were going to be a little bit more pricey but they were very good. The only one that I probably wouldn't be ordering again is a Post Script. It reminded me of a very fancy Jaeger, just not my preference. The lighting is pretty dim so it is kind of hard to read the white on dark blue menus, so definitely pop out that phone to read the very delicious options. Overall is very good experience I'll be coming back because the doilies are hella cute.

This place is beautiful and comfortable. Great drinks and fun atmosphere. I think this is my new favorite place. The style of decor is very French with coffee tables and couches that invite you to stay and lounge. Drinks are good. Definitely has atmosphere.

This place has a very intimate atmosphere. It's inside an old house and decorated with an eclectic french style. Great place for a romantic date night. We really enjoyed the cocktails as well.

Well-crafted cocktails in an intimate and funky setting. I asked for mine more boozy than sweet and got the perfect drink for me!

What a gem! Great ambiance. I'd say it's ideal for groups of 1-4, up to 6 (if you are open to sitting outside). It was a little more expensive than anticipated, but the cocktails were delicious and came out promptly even though they're thoughtfully made. I'd give it five stars if the drinks were just a little cheaper. Mucha (pronounced Mooka) was almost worth five stars himself!

Simply delightful cocktail creations in a whimsical Parisian-style cocktail bar. If that's not your thing, there's the world's cutest bar kitten!

Bartender was awesome; drinks were delicious and festive. Enjoyed the atmosphere! Will definitely return.

This place is a true gem! The decor is very inventive and the cocktails are excellent. Gets busy on weekends.

I absolutely loved this place! Perfect date night spot if you are looking for something unique with a hidden gem vibe. Drinks will push you out of your comfort zone to try something different but they are totally worth it. They werent serving food on this day but surely the food menu is interesting. Only want I could I have for this place is to stay open an hour longer!