Sloane's - Waco

While small and noisy, The drinks were little heaven. Tried so many. Their rotation menu is always wonderful. The gold fish are a crunchy companion. They have happy hour 4-7 most days. There is free street parking in front and on surrounding blocks. If waiting for Sloan's to open, stop into the carpenter's daughter a couple doors down.

I’ve been here numerous times and loved each experience! The drinks are phenomenal and the complimentary goldfish are a plus! I’d ignore the negative reviews because being upset about lines, parking or not knowing what to order after 15 minutes in a busy college town is insane! Sloane’s is a 10/10 !!!

Love Sloane’s. My husband and I have been coming here for years and it never disappoints. Cozy, laid-back atmosphere but very serious about making great drinks. The cocktails are always excellent, and Charm is awesome—friendly, knowledgeable, and makes the experience even better. A true favorite spot we’ll keep coming back to.

This bar is about as chill as they come. Intimate setting in 80s vibe with very unique drinks. We've been here several times and always had a great time. The drink selection always has something new to try

**Review of Sloane’s Cute Chic Bar in Waco, Texas** I recently had the best time at Sloane’s cute chic and quaint bar in Waco, Texas! It was the perfect spot for a chill weekend away from the craziness of Houston, and meeting Lauren, the owner, made it even better. She was so friendly and we had the best conversation. Lauren’s hospitality was amazing and added so much to my experience. I got to create my own flight of drinks, and let me tell you, they were fantastic! The Strawberry Fields, Bees Knees, and Lemon Old Fashioned were my favorites. And guess what? Sloane’s is right next to The Harvest, where I had the most incredible chicken tacos ever. Seriously, they’re a must-try! If you need a break or just want to relax in style, Sloane’s cute chic bar is the place to be. Lauren knows how to make your time there special, and the drinks are top-notch. Don’t miss out! I’ll definitely be back and highly recommended you check it out!! Thanks Lauren!!! ☺️♥️

Feels like Austin! Super cool low light bar. The atmosphere Sloane's created is intimate, fun, and classy. I always love getting a drink here for fun dates. This is also a great spot for the girls to hangout. On to the drinks! Their drinks are super good, they also have a big selection which is awesome. They have great Wine + Beer, Whiskey selection, Paloma's, and the limited cosmic drink for the eclipse are so good! The bar is definitely on the smaller side but adds to the experience. They have a projector on the wall always playing throwback movies. They even give you your check with vintage books! Sloane's is a must go!

The absolute BEST bar in Waco!!! The drinks are top notch and the bartenders take time to craft them perfectly! Jess and her staff really care about what they are serving and make all their drinks with care and make them to perfection!

This is the cutest hidden treasure in Waco! If you’re one to enjoy high quality, creative cocktails or mocktails in an intimate retro environment, this is the place! Staff is kind and attentive, and the bottomless goldfish is a nice touch 🫰❤️

Awesome and vibrant local bar- Owner Lauren and her staff were friendly and made awesome drinks. The crowd was in a holiday mood and the decor matched the festive vibe. Can't wait to return!

Got turned away because there was "no room". There was an open table they had me wait at as they "spoke to the boss" to come back and tell me there was no room.

We had the most odd experience at Sloans last night and honestly they have the worst drinks (super sugary). We were a party of 7 (all middle aged people; 45-53 years old). All professionals and business owners. We were there for almost 4 hours and got "cut off" from drinking. We had 3 gentlemen drink 6 (1 ounce whiskey pours) each in a 4 hour period. That is less than 2 drinks (1 ounce pours) per hour. I had 1 and a half drinks in that same 4 hour period (couldn't even finish the second one because honestly it was that bad). 2 ladies had 2 drinks in the 4 hour period and 1 gentleman in our party did not have a drop of alcohol. The waitress told us we were "cut off because she "felt" we had too much to drink already". WHAT?!?! She said we could talk to the owner if we wanted to and we said of course we would like to. The "owner" walked over and I politely asked what the problem was. She was immediately defensive and responded with "my server feels you have had enough to drink and I trust my servers judgement". Not for nothing but the server looked like she was 12 years old and couldn't even answer questions regarding their own drink menu. Yet this "businesswoman" trusted her servers "judgement" that we had too much to drink. Are you kidding me? She went on to say that we were being too loud and she could hear us all the way from the bathroom. First of all, my living room is bigger than this place and if we were too loud, it was because we literally were struggling to hear each other over the music, after all this is a bar, not a library. Terrible service, mediocre drinks, if you are a middle-aged professional/business owner, take your hard earned money somewhere else! This place is a joke! We will never return nor do we recommend this place to anyone. ZERO stars!

Amazing bar, with really good drinks. You can find the most unique and appealing drinks. The staff is lovely, very friendly, and happy to help or simply hold a conversation.

This is the cutest hidden treasure in Waco! If you're one to enjoy high quality, creative cocktails or mocktails in an intimate retro environment, this is the place! Staff is kind and attentive, and the bottomless goldfish is a nice touch

Disappointing Birthday Experience I rarely write reviews, but I felt compelled to share my recent experience at Sloans. My friends and I decided to celebrate my birthday there, expecting a fun night out. Instead, we were met with an unexpected and shocking level of rudeness from the bar staff. As soon as we arrived, the atmosphere felt off. They tried to kick my of age friend out of the bar for not having her ID. Along with this, they profusely pressured us to order drinks. I hope the management addresses this issue because this bar has potential-- but the staff needs to learn a thing or two about kindness and customer service. Until then, I won't be returning. Well I probably will because the vibe rocks but staff needs to step it up in the kindness department. Tori is amazing though, love that bartender.

Super cool atmosphere, saddened to say the staff was abominable. They hovered over the table, and after being seated for no more than 15 minutes requested that we would leave the premises if we weren't planning to order. We were not being disruptive in any way. The hostility that took place was truly unlike anything I have ever experienced at a bar. This was an abhorrent experience.

Love this cute little spot!! The drinks here are fantastic and they even give out a bowl of goldfish with your drinks as well. Definitely a great cocktail bar for some drinks with friends or on a date!

Super cocktails and friendly chill atmosphere. I dig it. The staff is accommodating and friendly.

Sloane's is the cutest place and my new favorite Waco cocktail bar. It's a tiny space, but that makes it intimate and cute. There is a heavy retro vibe with neon signage, old movies being projected on the wall, and old radios scattered on tables. The table is given goldfish crackers upon seating, which is the best thing to ever happen to me. We also always had water glasses without asking. The drinks are super cute and Instagramable if that's your thing. They have unique vintage glasses and metal straws. Even the shots come with cute garnishes. I think the drinks were less pricy than I've seen at other cocktail bars, which I appreciated. Our server, Austin, was the best and anticipated all of our needs. He had great recommendations and was super helpful. I'm not sure if the table side service is just for covid, but it was nice. They close fairly early for a bar, so start at Sloane's!

Love the vibe here! It was my first time coming to Sloane's and I loved it. It's a small space, but it's cute. Great for a girls night out. I felt so safe & welcomed here. I got a French 75 and the Purple Rain. Both drinks were so good! They freshly squeeze the lemon juice. You can tell they care about the quality of their drinks and the ingredients that go into it. Bartenders were so nice and they gave us goldfish crackers as a snack.

Sloane's is the cutest little cocktail lounge that made me think just for a second that I wished I lived in Waco. Their holiday decor was so darling and the ambiance was perfect for a girls night out. Its dark and intimate while also being fun and interesting. The cocktails weren't insanely expensive and were very good, and strong. I definitely only needed one but hey I saved money! The best part was without a doubt the complimentary goldfish table snack. Im notoriously a bit dramatic but having goldfish on hand while drinking a cocktail changed my life. Definitely will be returning to Sloane's the next time I am in Waco.

One of our favorite date night spots. Small and intimate. They have seasonal specialties that are always fun to try.

Sloans has, on two visits, become our favorite place in Waco to hang out. The bartenders are very friendly and knowledgeable, prices are reasonable, but the atmosphere is the real reason this is one of our favorites. First, they are always playing incredible music and clips from great movies. It's a great volume, very active but not so loud you have to shout. The bartenders are very attentive, sweet, and come to your tables with water, drinks, and goldfish. The drinks are incredibly creative and well crafted. We love Sloanes!!

Impeccable vibes, incredible drinks, genuine service. Sloane's is simply the best. Better than all the rest. 80s lyrics, intended.

My first time here was Friday, Sept. 17. I've recently been exploring Waco's options for bars-ain't much it offers. However, this place, this place is a gem. The drinks are fairly priced, the atmosphere is chill but provides a nice ambience (not too loud), the bartenders are epic (Elijah is pretty cool), and they provide complimentary Goldfish! I'd rate this place 8/10 (only for what's next), and definitely recommend it. The only downside is that I came back a week later, twice in the same evening, and it was at max capacity (it's a small room), so my friend and I were turned away both times. However, that just further speaks on its greatness, eh? Anyway, if you're lookin' for a quality bar w/ good service, this is it.

Sloane's is my comfort place! It's cozy inside and is a good spot to go to during their happy hour(the lighting is so pretty in there at that time w their cool glass corner) and a fun environment at night. They've also been incredibly respectful of covid restrictions and have made Sloane's a safe space to be(even with this whole pandemic going on)! Their drinks are INCREDIBLE. I've tried to make their cocktails at home and it's just never as good as it is there. Their staff is extremely inviting and friendly. They always make sure their customers are taken care of(cocktail recommendations, goldfish as a little snack, and water so you stay hydrated). I highly recommend Sloane's if you're looking for a unique bar to go to in Waco(that makes you feel like you aren't even in Waco). A great date spot and perfect place to grab a drink with some friends. My favorite drink is the Day Off(and the Baby Aspirin for nights I don't feel like drinking alcohol(ps they have a NA menu))! PSS: their bathrooms are the perfect spot for a lil mirror pic

The best bar in Waco. Austin and Savannah are fantastic. Great drinks, great atmosphere, you are missing out not coming here.

Easily one of the best bars in town. They've got something for everyone, from putting a dessert in a glass to creating a complex and nuanced martini. In spite of the limited bar space, they've come up with some of the most creative cocktails you'll ever lay your eyes on. Additionally, the '80s retro theme serves to make it a unique experience on a night out!