REBAR

There is enough variance in seating and vibes that there can be something for everyone here. From the outdoor patio sports bar vibe to the indoor bar seating, which gives clean dive bar vibes, and finally, the section with mismatched upholstered chairs and leather sofas with several ecclectic paintings. Very comfy! The drinks and service are good, and I will definitely be back.

I like the hole-in-the-wall feel,,but definitely overcharging the beers. If I'm gonna pay boujie price, I wanna see boujie atmosphere

The bar itself is an awesome place to chill. The bartenders on the other hand; they are great girls but trying to order a drink took some time. They were always on the patio. I like the cozy feeling of the bar most definitely.

Haven't been back here since 2006, so it's been 13 years. The back patio has improved immensely. I used to sit outside under the tree in a plastic chair. I'm glad my beer money has gone to good use!

Had the pleasure of meeting this "newish" bartender tonight. She has the greatest personality I've met in a long time. The vibes were very chill. Parking was easy. Prices were fair. But back to the service.... the bartender was so upbeat and friendly. I will definitely go back. Didn't get to try the food truck but others at the bar who ordered food, seemed to enjoy it.

Ella and were absolutely amazing. We came late on a Sunday night and they made sure to take care of us, every need was met and the atmosphere was perfect. 11/10 will come back again.

My favorite bar is San Antonio. I live in Vegas now so I miss Rebar when I want a beer and a place to chill.

Love this place been going here for years. Always the best time on the patio with chill and friendly staff and patrons never a bad time and always feel welcomed. Love this place one of San Antonio’s best hidden secrets for sure.

My new favorite local neighborhood bar!! They have decently priced happy hour specials but it's definitely about the vibe for me. The other bars on Broadway struggle with their identities because of the strangely diverse clientele but at Rebar, you can just come as you are. The somewhat divided chill areas lend well to intimate conversations while the bar offers up your usual bar banter, and I just discovered that they have an outdoor patio (as well as a tiny one up front) that's shaded and has a modest little fountain. I'll definitely be back, maybe even today ;)

A great bar with different areas to relax with a cold beverage. The outside patio is nice, but still too muggy for me in August! Got to enjoy a great DJ spinning some old school tunes....Bonita Applebomb, you got to put me on! We got a couple of beers. No drafts here, so cans or bottles or get yourself a cocktail.

This is my second time here. I will say that I love the atmosphere. The bartenders are not only cute but friendly. I love it that animals aren't shooed away. Prices are moderate. Really clean, besides fighting the mosquitoes. I would love to return and do recommend this place.

I miss the days when we could fully expect gunshots in the back parking lot every weekend. Sure, there were some last night, but only a single full clip. The dude didn't even bother to reload. Also, I recommend the hotdogs with ketchup AND mustard. If you like horrible rap music, (don't you dare come in expecting good hip hop like Roots or Tribe or Eminem) this place is a MUST. But for real if you like Machine Gun Kelly and horrible trap you gotsta get up in here. Nom sayin'

Stopped in here for a quick cool down. I have always seen this place but never went in. It's bigger than it looks and has a nice patio, good music and cold drinks.

A pretty interesting place. It's a good venue for live music - small stage with a decently sized area for the crowd to watch. In addition to the live music area, seating is kind of arranged into open rooms kind of like a lounge room. Comfy chairs, couches, and coffee tables. There are at least two bars that I saw, so that really helps out. Bar staff is very friendly - but a little bit distracted playing around with each other. There was GREAT live music the night I went but there was no cover charge and beer was cheap - Bud products were $2.25, not sure about mixed drinks and other beer though. It really started getting busy around 10:30pm, but there is enough room that it didn't get annoyingly crowded. The crowd that was here was pretty diverse - a little bit of everything. However, everyone was cool and had plenty of fun! The cigarette smoke did get a *little* bit too much as more people came in, but I have seen worse. Parking is also a bit scarce if you show up late - I was able to park in their private lot, but my friends had to park across the street at Salud's.

Stephanie took great care of my friend and I. Great local spot to sip and socialize.

Went for a friend's birthday. Since it was a special event in a reserved area, we all had a great time. The real problem came at the end of the night when the security guard started yelling and becoming confrontational as we waited for our Uber at the edge of their parking lot. He even went as far as pushing me. We didn't want any trouble and told him repeatedly we were waiting for an Uber. We wanted to stand on the edge of their parking lot because there was a fight breaking out in the street a few feet away. Anyway, after the kind of money our group spent there, the security guards were very rude. They need to understand they have no right to physically touch anyone. We were non threatening and there was no need to escalate things. Won't be going back. Also the people that leave the surrounding bars were very ghetto. We honestly felt like a gun fight was going to break out at any moment. It was overall a very bad ending to a nice evening.

Home in San Antonio for Thanksgiving? Of course, I'm going to stop at Rebar to drink some Texas beers with my stepdad! Rebar is everything I love about Texas bars: big outdoor patio, friendly bartenders, tons of TVs playing football football and more football, Texas beers on tap and bottled and canned, full bar, and so on. We sat for a few hours, watching some TV and drinking some beers. Just a good, simple Texas bar.

Got shot here the other night......would still come back. 5 out of 5 stars. Ufc fighters hang out here, real and fake.

Cool bar with some good music but the outside bartender (talk young kid) was terrible.. picked up my empty beer and the young lady's empty glass next to me then bought her a drink back and completely ignored me. When I finally got his attention he gave me a hard time. Screw you dude. $0.00 tip.. you earned it. Your welcome. Lots of drunk locals...

Oh Rebar... How I love thee when thoust haveth live music bands. This place has a little bit of everything under one roof. When you first walk in there is a bar immediately available to grab drinks or shots as they have nightly specials. To the right you have a dj who spins the records (my lingo can be off so my apologies) and usually plays a mixture of Top 40/Dance/Hip Hop and other genres. What's nice about this place is the casual atmosphere it provides which is reinforced with multiple lounge chairs and couches spread throughout the vicinity. They also have a nice size outdoor patio for those who like to sit outside and have a smoke. For those who smoke I know this is a nice touch as fewer places offer that. The hidden gem is the very back room featuring live bands at times during the weekends. Whenever they have live music I literally dance like no ones watching with all my friends. This place is great to have a fun time without needing to dress up. You also have the chance to hopping hop across bars including The Hangar and Salud. Also... Don't worry they have a food truck outside usually for those late night cravings :)

One of the places in SA that satisfies multiple desires and interest. The front bar is mainly for Hip Hop, R&B, and Rap. Small dance floor, but on the positive side the bar is right there. Usually a pretty good DJ. Space does get tight, so watch out for drunk girls spilling their drinks trying to Twerk!!! Fan of the twerk, but not the "Drunkgirl Spill Twerk". Wonderful spot for an intimate music show. Back bar has a stage for the live shows. If you get a chance to see "Henry and the Invisibles" GOoooooooooo!!!! Nice lounging areas with sofas and a pool table. Courtyard deck in back if you want to enjoy the weather. I will be back to this bar 4Sure!!!

Dive Bar on the Broadway Strip with indoor and outdoor areas and excellent music. I hung out on the patio with friends this past Friday night and I liked the casual feel of this place. I had come before years ago when I was in college and it was exactly the same. The live band was playing covers of Oasis and you could still enjoy a conversation outside with them playing inside.

Bartenders are distracted and rude, I would neverrrrrr post. However was kicked out because I got bad-service and was complaining. I love the music and bar industry . I was super disappointed that someone is that way to a stranger, in a first in-counte. I get it. They may have been having a bad night? Idkkk. Regardless, will not be going back. I was a server for 8 plus years and you shouldn't treat EVERYONE as if they are a guest. And their bouncers..... no comment.

I was a little worried my ass was going to get beaten up by some of the dudes and ladies I saw standing outside of this bar but that did NOT deter me from going in during my first visit to this bar. Bartenders here are not fast at all which I don't get AT ALL when it is packed beyond belief and you got people left and right ready to give you money for their drink of choice. Pay attention ladies behind the bar! There are people who want to give you MONEY if you pay attention to them and ask them in a direct manner what their poison will be. (you would not survive bartending ANYWHERE in Austin - trust me). Drinks were cheap and went along with the atmosphere. I did like that there were plenty of places to plop down with my Jack Daniels shot and a tallboy of Lonestar so I could people watch. The art didn't move me as much but meh, they were nice to look at. Does anyone know if they change out the art or showcase local artists? Just wondering...! Also, as my friends and I left (decided to go to Jims after being wasted) I noticed there were at least 4 SAPD cops sitting directly across the street waiting facing the bar. I had to beg my friends to not leave yet until we 1) drank two or three waters and 2) shook off whatever silliness we had going so one of us could drive correctly!. I was damn near scared pantless seeing them cops. We even saw one pull over a car that JUST left the spot next to us at the bar. I have no idea why but damn that was one of the reasons I was afraid to ever go back. Best part of this place besides cheap tallboy Lonestars? LIVE MUSIC. Keep this going for you will have me arriving to Rebar on bicycle and for the music.

Word of caution. They have a new policy that any tab over $40 automatically get a 20% gratuity. I normally tip 20 but believes it should be earned. When I questioned it the bartender took my receipt and said it does not matter you are already closed out. I asked for the receipt and he told me I should just leave.

Out of all of the bartenders that served me tonight. Stuart was the only one with a smile and a pleasant attitude. Props to Stuart for not having a demeanor of someone who hates their job.

This place is for people who try to get head in the back of their Toyota camery. The drinks are cheap just like the people. I don't recommend coming here unless you have a camery.

The cool thing about Rebar is how many hangout areas it provides. Upon entrance, there's a bar straightaway - then to the right is the night's DJ's digs plus a semi-dance floor, and to the left a little lounge, followed by pool table heaven. Both sides are spacious and minimally lit, allowing you more than enough room to break loose and enjoy yourself. Both sides exit to Rebar's rear outdoor patio, which includes a sizeable enclosed room to the side... ideal for music events, etc. Another bar flanks the patio, though it remains open more during peak crowds. The patio itself is very large and houses an assortment of seating areas, all supplemented by sports-coverage television, with the exception of one that seems to air repeat episodes of 'I Am Cait' (Caitlyn Jenner for the masses, y'all). Tomas, being the snazzy CM for Yelp SA that he is, felt the need to impress by trying Rebar's soon-to-leave Vapshot. Too cool for school - so cool, in fact, that she just needs to be one of the head honchos at a local SA school - Miriam opted out. So of course I joined Tomas for a supposedly mind-altering experience. Sadly, it did nothing for/to me. Perhaps this is why it'll soon be banished. Anyway, get your hands on at least a couple cold brews and laugh or dance or smoke (i.e. patio only) the night away. With generous drink specials, you won't leave empty-handed. Happy drinks, folks!

This review is for other bands that might be thinking about playing at this venue. Directions: Finding the place is pretty simple. Directions on the web appear to be accurate. Load-In: Load-in is difficult. Management reserves no spot for the band to park while unloading, so you may have to park a significant distance from the club to unload. Additionally, the path from the street to the stage is a mine field, so hauling your gear requires a meaningful amount of effort. There are two steps down from street level to the floor of the club. You can also load in through a door at the side of the stage, but this is very awkward since you must fold the stage up to make space to enter the room. Once you've unloaded, there are no available places within two blocks of the venue to park a truck and trailer. You must park several blocks away on dark, residential streets. Stage: The stage is about 12 to 18 inches high. It appears to be well made with no soft spots or weird resonances. It is carpeted with a number of rugs, so it is slightly uneven and if one of the rugs gets pulled up it can present a tripping hazard. All outlets are at the back of the stage and there appear to be a sufficient number of them for most bands. It isn't clear whether all of these outlets are on a single circuit or not. The stage is not very deep or wide, but it's as good as or better than most. You can fit a five piece band on it without too much trouble. Once you add in PA and lights, at least one individual is likely to be partially behind the FOH speakers. Storage: Plan on storing your cases, covers and rack lids in your trailer during the gig. There is a small room to the right of the stage, but it's used by the bar to hold ice, cleaning supplies, product and so forth, leaving little room to put your covers. Lighting: The venue has no stage lights of its own. You will definitely need to use your own lights. Sound System: None. You will need your own. Layout: Your audience will be directly in front of you and to your right, so you will want to allow for this as you set up your FOH system. The entire audience space is small. Volume: We were able to bring our volume up to what we considered a comfortable level for a classic rock band with no complaints from management. For us, this is one of the best sounding rooms in San Antonio. With the concrete floors, hard walls and hard ceilings, this is unexpected. Truly a pleasure after playing the many clubs in town that are located in strip centers and have acoustics similar to Carlsbad Caverns. Comfort: The venue is air conditioned and heated appropriately. Venue Management: Pleasant and easy to work with.

Went out with my coworkers to have a few drinks on Saturday and the service was horrible. The bartender in the patio area was so rude. At first i cut her some slack because it was late and she could've been tired. But she was continuous rude and non attentive. And then at the end of the night she had the audacity to look surprised that she didn't get a tip. And then she was rude again. The other male partner was very nice. I should got him. He was not even my bartender and he offered me better customer service.

Rebar used to be my go-to spot on Friday nights. Partly because it was within walking distance from my apartment, in case we threw back too many, and partly because of the combination of music to dance to. Friday's used to be "Henry and the Invisibles" night in the stage room and DJ XboyRD plays in the main room, giving you a good mix of booty and live music that you could jump back and forth to. Drinks are cheap, really cheap. I don't think I ever spent more than $15-20 here, and I never left without a pretty decent buzz ;) There is art posted everywhere from local artist Daphid, that I THINK, is also for sale. The interior is kind of like a college frat den - weird random assortment of furniture with low lighting and a bunch of drunk people. Hey, that's cool to me . MAJOR con - the girls restroom is always disgusting. Like to the point that I would often consider leaving the bathroom to walk to my apartment so I could use the restroom there. I never did though, but just keep that in mind.

Great karaoke on Tuesday nights with Bad-Ass Karaoke. The live music on Friday is awesome, and they usually have one or two different acts playing including the amazing Henry + The Invisibles. The seating throughout the bar is really exceptional. Everything from the standard bar stools and tables to comfy couches and lounge chairs. The bartenders tend to make the drinks strong, and not terribly expensive.

It's almost like a little piece of Austin, just north of downtown San Antonio. It's dark, but not dank. Laid back, not stuffy. Fantastic atmosphere. Couches, chairs, and a couple televisions inside, along with two bars and an awesome stage for live music. Outside, there's a patio in the front and a yard in the back. Interesting, avant-garde art cover the walls. Good selection of beers.

I like this place because so many different types of people tend to gather here, which makes it ideal to people watch! Rebar has a couple of different rooms where you can chill, dance, or listen to music. The back patio is also very fun and they normally have an outdoor bar open when they're busy. Last time I was here there was an awsome ska-ish kinda band playing, I love how they always have great live music! The downside...expect a long wait in the female restrooms!

Have you ever gone out with a group of friends and everyone has something different in mind? Well till you an figure out what will be the majority ruling for the night's fiesta, then Rebar is a great stop to collaborate at. I'm drawn to the large outdoor patio seating here, even though I don't smoke, but it's nice to kick back outside and enjoy a drink or two. They have two main bars, one right in front and a back bar. Not only that, there's usually live music in the back bar that consists of a nice rotation of bands and the front bar usually has a DJ or acoustic style jam session. To the left is an array of comfy couches to "sleep" on. I would say the downside is bathroom breaks on busy nights. The line has been about as long as the MOPAC during Rush Hour. They always have drink specials and some form of entertainment almost every night...and no cover. WARNING concerning the cluster of bars on Broadway- DO NOT JAYWALK, this comes from experience.... due to the high probability you will be hit by a car, there are cops placed in the area to give out tickets. We unknowingly crossed the street on a Thursday night and was immediately stopped and told to present our ids to our local law enforcement. Who then reminded us of the crosswalk about a block up the street. No joke, they're tired of seeing people play Frogger back and forth from each bar.

Rebar is a usual for me on a friday. "Henry and the Invsibles" Check. It. Out. This place is so awesome!! The hip hop, rap, rnb they play in the front is always on point. And the funk music in the back. It's a party all around! The space is a bit small in the front but who can complain with 2 bars and rootbeer vodka shots on special? Sounds gross but it's GOOOOood. Plenty of seating and a good mixed friendly crowd

I walked in on Sunday evening to watch game 2 of the finals and Red and Danni helped me out enormously by getting my drinks quick and up to par. I'm new to San Antonio and been here for 6 months and by far this is the best service and staff I have received at ANY BAR KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK LADIES!!! Ken.

Tonnes of outdoor seating and cheap drinks. Winner. No cover charge, live music, two indoor seating areas and two outdoor seating areas. Rebar has it all (except decent parking). Rebar always has whatever sporting event is happening at the time on one of the TVs, so there's that ... you know, if that's your bag. The crowd is really diverse and there's usually plenty of people. If you're in the area, stop by for a drink and you probably won't be disappointed.

Guys, please upgrade to human bathrooms, we aren't barn animals. You guys are a staple in the area.

TL;DR: It's a bar...they have booze and a patio. A DOG FRIENDLY patio. Rebar is a dark, sprawling place with lots of nooks and crannies in which to sit. The drinks are priced just fine. The service is OK, not exceptional. I've been there several times and had the same experience regardless of who was behind the bar.

Bartender Jasmine is Rude and too busy worrying about flirting with the older men and giving them sob stories for money. Completely got ignored by her and she actually seemed annoyed when asking for any other drink. Yet I can tell you her entire life story hearing her speak to the guys there. It was boarderline prostitution. I'm so disgusted by what I saw I won't be back.

Rebar is pretty awesome. I've never seen a cover here. The drink specials are generally pretty generous. They get some good bands in there too. There's plenty of seating, and I like how there's seating indoors and outdoors, and the indoors seating has sort of rooms, or out of the way seating places, so if you have a group of friends, and want to be out of the middle of things, you can find a quiet places to sit and chat. The place is big enough to accommodate two bands simultaneously, which is cool. They have two bars also, so if one's busy, there's always the other one. The prices are reasonable, nothing great. It has been getting a bit rougher there in the past months, with some more unsavory clientèle visiting recently, which has substantially increased the amount of crime in the parking lots, especially late on weekend nights. I've been going to Rebar for years, and have noticed the crime getting worse. They have a few television sets on which you can watch the game, but the sound is usually turned off. It's a great place to go bar-hopping- to hit this place, and all the other bars across Broadway. I think it's the tamest of all the bars on the block. I dislike that they have these signs that tell you that it's not their responsibility if you walk into the street, and get run over (which happened to someone not too long ago) They tell you to go walk a block down the street to cross at the crosswalk, like you should legally do, but nobody does that. It gets downright dangerous at night, when all these drunks are speeding home, and you've got to perform a drunken version of Frogger to get to the next place. It seems that they could benefit from a crossing guard or something, but I doubt that'll ever happen.

This place should be called "wait in the long line bar". This place is always popping. You want to watch your drink here though. You don't want set your drink down EVER. You almost don't even want to sit down on their extremely ancient, dreadful furniture. Don't even bring up their bathroom. OOO. It's the pits! We quickly left to the places across the street as this place was just way too overwhelming on Friday night.

My spouse and I stopped in on a recent Thursday for a drink. Chalkboard sign leading into bar said "drink specials all day!" And another said $4.50 margarita specials. The bartender said that that was the special but the margarita machine was broken... so there actually was not any specials...

Don't trust opening a tab or giving your cc to these people. I went in November got charged $140 for someone else's tab. Made four calls and talked to the gm with no solution except they need the money from someone. So I guess I have to wait 9-12 weeks to dispute it.

Luce this place a bunch i haven been there in years mostly because i feel like i aged or if there demographic. Every night i went there i always had fun and you can't say that about every bar. The only reason it's not getting 5 stars is because it's been a while since i have been there and now that I'm older i really feel i wouldn't fit in

Cool place. The beer is decent but nothing too vast. The environment is pretty laid back and the clientele is laid back to biker ish. But good times. Good prices.

I would give no stars if I could. Blonde bitch with the pony tail who worked outside on April 28th is rude and zero class. She didn't allow us to order drinks with two paper IDs cause of regulation yet no one checked any IDs at the door. Left and waited outside for our Uber and the bitch had the audacity to walk outside and tell us not to sit on any of the outside furniture. There was literally four people in the entire bar and she was so concerned about us. Bad customer service and bad attitude, if she was nice it would've been a different story but wouldn't expect it from that bitch. Do not recommend the drive if anything go to Bentley's cause the place is chill as well as the bartenders.

Went to this bar for the first time this weekend and I was very impressed. It was Packed but we never had to wait too long for drinks. The aesthetic is very cool. Plenty of cozy nooks with couches and arm chairs. My only complaint was the horrible singer in the band that was playing. This lady was screaming and it wasn't in a good way. Eventually gave my friends a headache so we left. Despite that, we're making plans to go back this weekend!

I've gone to Rebar for a few years now. The space is makes you feel like you're at a house party rather then a bar. J.J. is mistaken about the basement. Rebar doesn't have a basement and rarely do they have a cover. The bar has regular drink and shot specials and they aren't drinks you can get for cheap anyway. I particularlly like the Redheaded sluts :). I don't really like the front of the bar but if you venture to the left of the first bar you see you'll find this great area where the bands play and to the right of that area is the patio. I really love the patio area because it gives you an escape from the loudness. Rebar is definitely not hurting for business. I've been there during the week and on the weekend and the bar has a good amount of fans.

Great place! Great ambience, bartenders, patrons, patio. Digital jukebox. Nice neighborhood.

Why don't I come here more often? Rebar is a cool place to hang out with friends. The place has several sections with couches, comfortable chairs, and interesting art work; it also has a patio if you need a bit of fresh air. The live bands are usually pretty entertaining and the two bars help with the traffic. The bartenders are quick and mix a good drink. Parking can be a pain sometimes but I always end up finding a spot after a round or two. Check it out!

Came New Year's Eve pretty good bar, decent drinks for a decent price. Good music, pool tables, fire pits outside....overall good for any time of crowd. The bar line was a bit long and took a good while (15-20mins to order drinks) and to cash out same thing.

Lame djs hired by this bar. Give them a $1.50 and weenie head, young dj acted like outkast wasn't in his repertoire. I want no where to do with poopy djs that can't acknowledge a tip for an Outkast request.

Rebar is a great place to have cocktails and chill with friends. The atmosphere inside is cool with lots of comfy seating and dim lighting. There is also additional seating outside on the enclosed patio. The drinks are great and moderately priced. Very cool!

Love the atmosphere of the Rebar! It's a bit of a meat market, but still a comfy place to meet friends for a beer or three and even sometimes catch some live music. Each time I've been there, the parking situation leaves something to be desired (way down a dark residential street -- doesn't exactly feel safe).

I can't believe I recently discovered Rebar... I've been hanging out in downtown too much. This place is chill, and the atmosphere is great. There are several seating areas: where the stage is, outdoors, comfy couches, and bar seating in the room near front entrance. Rebar is awesome because of the cheap drinks and live music band. Oh, and there are two bars. One in the live music room and another in the hip-hop/DJ room. The crowd is very diverse and mostly consists of locals.