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Garden Bistro Bar
18360 Blanco Rd #100, San Antonio, TX 78258, United States
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Mi
Review №1

After 1Hr in line had to pay cover $11 keep in mind is 1:28am..almost time to close, saturdays ladies night is supposed to be free cover but after asking they said it was a mistake from marketing ..but it doesnt even end there I pay the cover and went into latino side cause thats the music I prefer so bought a drink for $9 and suddenly the bouncer says unless I have a table reserved I cant be dancing or standing to hear the latino music. I talked to Manager Lalo which dismiss any of my concerns and only said those are the new procedures cause of city guidelines. If thats the case the rude girls at the front didnt even explained that unless you have a reserved table you cant dance in latino side.. I literally got kicked to the RB side. I have been coming here almost 3y and is a disappointment and rip off.

Li
Review №2

This place had good music, drinks, the lighting was good as well as the wait staff, and lazer show.

Jo
Review №3

Security was rude. Not worth the cover! Gotta hire profetional security personal. He throw my drink to the garbage can. He almost punch me .

Ta
Review №4

Not a bad place if you are obsessed with Spanish music. The back patio is nice except for the terrible cigarette stench, prices are high and drinks are good but it isnt my favorite club to go.

Ma
Review №5

Tooo small, so boring almost fell asleep the staff are not nice, cover is not worth it. Even though I would never pay. They play the same music each time you go. Do not recommend this place. Oh and they’re also racist. But I mean does it matter the place sucks. It’s also extremely dirty. Eww

Dy
Review №6

Cool lights. Pretty small place & way to many people stuffed in there. $10 cover & the drinks were expensive. $30 for 3 vodka Red Bull’s? Bartenders were abnormally slow with such a large crowd waiting. Only Latin music played all night so that’s cool if you’re into that.

Ka
Review №7

Its a bit small but looks really nice and has great music! Love going there.

Br
Review №8

Recently celebrated my girlfriends birthday here, just to have a few drinks and dance for a bit. I talked to the manager Andy and told him it was my girlfriends birthday. He went way above and beyond to make sure we got the VIP treatment. He laid down all the available bottles we can order, which table we wanted, etc. And he was practically on-call for anything we needed, you think of needing extra ice, he already got it. Extreme attention to detail even when the music is wild. The music was good, a lot of Latino music. The drinks are a good price too. Overall, Andy made the experience way better than any other we have been to.

Go
Review №9

I felt extremely uncomfortable throughout my entire experience. I was in a group of six with two minors. The bouncer literally was standing right next to us and another constantly looking from a distance. The girls in my group couldn’t dance not only because this huge bouncer was next to us the whole time, but because they simply felt weirded out by this encounter. We were also promised two bottles and hookah for a specific price and they changed at the last minute. The worst thing of all was that I went outside to get my girlfriend’s coat and I wasn’t allowed back in; even after paying the cover. I do not recommend this bar.

Ma
Review №10

First time here ( just turned 21 ) ... Pretty boring but it was a Wednesday night so perhaps thats to be expected. No drink specials & $5 a beer which is a bit overpriced in my opinion and alot of spanish music playing ( not my type of music ) . Had my 1 beer and left. Bartender was nice tho , came up to me as soon as I got to the bar so luckily I didnt have to wait for my beer.

Ri
Review №11

Perfect place in town, management is very helpful, wait staff is very helpful, very enjoyable atmosphere

Do
Review №12

The lady in the bathroom told security I was drunk and threw up in the bathroom when that never happened. I NEVER threw up. Dont go here,waste of money. The security YANKED ME BY MY ARM trying to escort me out.

Da
Review №13

One of my friends invited me to hang out with them for a birthday and I had a great time! The DJ was playing great music and the staff was very helpful... The bottle girl who helped us the most, Alex, was friendly and fun! Ill definitely be back again sometime soon!

Gi
Review №14

Excellent place.

Sw
Review №15

This is one of my favorite bars in san antonio. They play bachata y reggaeton. Their vip section is nice and roped off and their smoking section got renovated so it looks even better then before if thats possible. Very cool place to pop bottles with your girls or have a cigarette and relax outside. Highly recommend you give this place a chance.This place has a younger croud for the most part and someone whos around 24 would fit right in with this scene if you love bachata or reggaeton. They play more music then that i just cant remember what they are called.I was having a bad night and i showed up and the vip manager offered me a shot to make sure i was having a good night. They were very accommodating and nice and when we were led up to vip they lit up the path with flashlights so we didnt fall going up those steps next to the dance floorHighly highly highly recommend this place.

Do
Review №16

The majority of the club was reserved for bottle service. There were tables available. HOWEVER, if someone comes in later and orders bottle service, the club will take your table to make more money from someone else. Never heard of anything so fn stupid. We waited 10 minutes and never received service. Small club too with tiny dance floor.

Ty
Review №17

My overall experience with this club was distasteful and dissatisfying. First, this club is only interested in making a quick buck. They do not regulate how many people come in and out of the club so it is extremely packed and you can barely dance. If you plan on wearing your new shoes to this club- don’t. It’s pretty much a mosh pit without the excitement. The DJ was nice, however If you are obsessed with listening only to Latin music this is the place for you.

Ya
Review №18

My friends & I bought two bottles for my birthday yesterday. It was twelve of us & we expected to have a good time as this place was really recommended. It was completely the opposite. First, the waitress bought us the bottles and not once served us our drinks. Second, every time we needed her she would disappear. Third, we complained about the coke & sprite, which was completely flat. The waitress addressed this by saying thats how all our cokes are even if I bring you another one its going to be the same. We complained about it a second time & spoke with the manager. He addressed the issue, but it shouldnt have taken us TWO times to complain about. After speaking to the manager, the waitresses came back & closed all our tabs. We werent ready to leave so this really upset us because she said if we needed anything else to go directly to the bar to order our drinks. Excuse me? When we received the tab this girl gave herself a 20 percent tip that was NOT HER worth. She proved HORRIBLE service. I immediately asked to speak to the manger who seemed unbothered by the situation. If were spending $300+, I expect 300 dollar service. The tip is dependent on service, not on what you think you deserve. Horrible service & horrible drink. Needless to say, first & last time we have an event there.

Xa
Review №19

The bartender Ashley gave herself two dollars in tips that I did not give or sign for. I called and let the manager know he told me I would have to go all the way down there and discuss with him and the bartender. For one that would probably initiate a big disagreement and would be very unprofessional. She should be fired or at least written up, just imagine how many people she steals from every night.

El
Review №20

Excellent Staff and Management

Er
Review №21

Small, expensive, many restrictions. $33 entry for minors? No hats? Not even enough space?

br
Review №22

To small, the staff are not nice, cover is not worth it. They play the same music each time you go. Do not recommend this place.

Fa
Review №23

Love the music.love the vibe. Love that everyone is dancing. There is a nice patio. Will be coming back for sure.

Ch
Review №24

I was told I couldnt wear a hat so I returned after leaving my hat in my vehicle, then I was told they had a dress code for Saturday. Straight up raccist bar cause Im white.

Sa
Review №25

Its bit too small..great music, great bartenders, restrooms are run down. Dirty, no lights and door locks broken. Not very sanitary in the ladies room

Li
Review №26

Bouncers are disrespectful, the police allow their childish behavior, and one of the male bartenders, older man, was rude and condescending by insulting me for wanting to close my tab instead of leaving it open (Why would I want to keep it open after how rude he was being?). Wouldn’t have minded how small the place is if it weren’t for the bad service.

Ne
Review №27

Love the atmosphere and the music! Simply wonderful! Very fun night if you love latin music of all types!

Da
Review №28

Wednesday night... No one there... $8 well drinks. Kareoke night starts at 10. Was there til 11 and host stayed at the bar and never started the machine or broke out the microphone... left at 11:01

va
Review №29

By far the worst bar I have gone to. We ordered bottle service and it was a total disaster. Our waitress has zero service etiquette, and was extremely slow. The sodas for the bottles were generic brand and tasted awful, I would have expected that for the $300 dlls spent wed have some decent mixers. Wrong. When we closed our tab the gratuity tip was $60, the waitress definitely didnt deserve that. All this place worries about it making a quick buck and then completely ignore you. HORRIBLE SERVICE. Giving them a star is way too much.

Ju
Review №30

The coke served here was really flat.

Os
Review №31

One of my favorites to go to especially for Latin music, drink are good, prices are alright, staff is good, music/dj is awesome. & atmosphere is poppin but one negative thing about this club is that its too small & gets crowded quickly they need to really work on that

Th
Review №32

Great tacos

Le
Review №33

One of my favorite clubs specially on Friday night they play latin music. Mostly visited by a younger crow, small dance floor but is ok i enjoy the music inside as well as the dj on the patio.

Jo
Review №34

Cleanest fun Ive had in a while. Definitely making this my go to for the weekends. They play great music, from salsa and Bachata to merengue and hip hop... a little bit of everything. Dont tell to many people about it will get overrated easlily. Staff is good. Service at the bar was good, could use a little improvement but never waited longer than several minutes to get a handful of drinks at a time every time without fail. I give it a 9/10.

Su
Review №35

Great Club..nice people..but it gets very crowded and DJ plays sane music every weekend..he needs to change it to be updateon the music..

Jo
Review №36

Had a great time . Music was fantastic . My waitress Alex really made the night special my drinks never got warm nor they never seemed to disappear it was magical

Vi
Review №37

Great latin music on Friday,$10 cover for 21, was charged $9 for a vodka RedBull, then $10 for the same thing with a different bartender??? Asked him why the difference and he just shrugged his shoulders... Drink prices are STRIP CLUB Prices even well Drinks are $7. I could not believe this! $30 for 3 drinks!!!?? Extremely small and overcrowded, no room to dance, small dancefloor. I would not recommend anyone to go here... Extremely disappointed.

Al
Review №38

Kicked me out for no reason

Ca
Review №39

This place has great music and drinks but it is always overcrowded and hard to get from the dance floor to the bathroom. If you dont mind having others bump into you all night then youll be fine dancing here

El
Review №40

Im so happy with the food and service!

Na
Review №41

It was first time going on a Saturday night and the place was awesome from the girls to the amazing choices of music from Techno, Rave, assorted Mexican music, as well as hip hop. But sometimes yeah but sometimes it does get pack if you go on the weekend and the drink are a little pricey but its worth it.

욕구
Review №42

Nice Latin music but too crowded and not enough space to dance. Theres a outside patio that is a lot less overflowing with people and more chill.

me
Review №43

Great club Jhon is the best he will try hes best to accommodate you

CI
Review №44

Good music great place only down part its a bit small !!

Ri
Review №45

Over crowded, basic vodka was Greygoose and overpriced. We left after 20 mins, just not our enviroment.

Am
Review №46

This is UPSCALE place Dess NICE or u dont get in simple

Lu
Review №47

Had an amazing night..service was great got everything I asked for...good music danced all around the club no drama chill ppl great atmosphere..hot girls recommend it

Ma
Review №48

Great music

St
Review №49

My wife and I loved the environment and music

Tw
Review №50

I wish they wouldve played more bachata music.

Be
Review №51

Nice to go and have a drink and a good time

B
Review №52

You pay 20 bucks just to have the employees try to kick you out kus youre m looked smeared, there rude and its not worth it .donnot recommend this place

Ca
Review №53

Crazy fun!!!!

Je
Review №54

Expensive drinks and too small to dance i did not like it at all!!!

mi
Review №55

It gets too crowded on Saturdays but the Latin music is really good

Sa
Review №56

Badass vlub

Ma
Review №57

Very

RO
Review №58

Great environment

Me
Review №59

Cool.fashion.nice place and people

Ro
Review №60

Dance flor too too small

Jo
Review №61

Awesome place.

Al
Review №62

Punchis punchis

Tw
Review №63

Had a blast

Ra
Review №64

Service is good and I like the events

de
Review №65

This place sucks, the security is super rude for no reason, tried to kick me out for being too drunk when I hadnt even drank at all that night was just holding a friends drink while she went to the bathroom and a drunk girl happened to come up to me but that was enough to treat me rudely.

Hu
Review №66

11/10 on the Lit scale. Wish they had milk though.

Mi
Review №67

This place had terrible reviews and I see why, so dont go, its not worth the trouble !

be
Review №68

Went two weeks ago for a party gave her $100 bill to start our tab apparently she lost the hundred dollars and we needed to pay with my credit card we ended up paying three other peoples tabs with my credit card Will never go there again.

Mi
Review №69

Super aggressive bouncer sprayed pepper spray for no reason. Have no control over their own club

ra
Review №70

Its boring club

Br
Review №71

Staff here is horrible!

st
Review №72

Love !

Da
Review №73

Not worth it. They have a cover like they think theyre somewhere people want to be. Decent drink selection but the staff at the door is horrible.

Br
Review №74

Service waitress tried to overcharge us for my bottle service. Added 25 dollar gratuity because she said thats standard. My $100 bottle ended up costing me $160. Shady in my opinion

Ad
Review №75

Had a great evening Sunday night, listen to the dj with an amazing bassist!!!!!!

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3.5 Rating
  • Address:18360 Blanco Rd #100, San Antonio, TX 78258, United States
  • Site:http://www.gardenbistrobar.com/
  • Phone:+1 210-709-7592
Categories
  • Night club
  • Bar
  • Dance club
  • Lounge
  • Salsa classes
Working hours
  • Monday:10pm–2am
  • Tuesday:10pm–2am
  • Wednesday:10pm–2am
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:10pm–2am
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Takeaway:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Dancing:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
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