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Heat
1500 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212, United States
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Ma
Review №1

This place is fun ! And definitely a place worth trying it was my first time but the vibes were awesome everyone was there to have fun and no one was there to judge one another . Meet some chill ppl .drinks at the bar were strong . the drag show was really cool and they had three or four bars with multiple different areas to dance and music even including an outdoor area. Im definitely straight but this please can definitely be fun if you arent awkward or Uncomfortable with seeing to people of the same-sex making out.

Wi
Review №2

Super savory. really nothing but great experiences here, so i will be back.

Fe
Review №3

The price is a little much but being that it is the only dance club on the strip it’s better then nothing. Music is good, two dance floors, clean and well maintained. I’ve had some good times!

To
Review №4

Whoever runs the social media accounts is totally unprofessional

A
Review №5

I liked it. The music was great. And the crowd was decent too.

Fr
Review №6

Been coming here since 2006, maybe 2005. Either way, it is a nice place to drink. It is unfortunate that this is the nicest gay bar in San Antonio, a city of nearly 2 million.-CDMGoogle Badges: Master Reviewer, Master Photographer, Expert Fact Finder, Expert Trailblazer, Novice Director, Level 7.01/18/2020

Da
Review №7

The best night club on the strip.

sa
Review №8

I think the place has a nice vibe. If you go early (around 10pm) the cover was only $2 which is reasonable for the place. It has a lot of nice little nooks and crannies with different vibes. The dance floor was a little small and crowded. The bartenders are quick and attentive and free refills on soda pop for the designated driver. Of course, like most bar coke...its usually flat. I like the open air bar. It was calming...but the sofas were really uncomfortable and awkward to sit in..its like they are pushing you not to sit in them.

Iv
Review №9

Awesome customer service!

Ad
Review №10

This club is definitely one of the best clubs to go to. Has great drag shows multiple nights throughout the week. The Heat has great drinks and great specials. Make sure to check it out.

ma
Review №11

Loved the music enjoyed with friends friendly atmosphere

Ra
Review №12

Killer drag shows, and better bartenders! i saw a great show, left my wallet there, and it was returned to me with EVERYTHING intact. Go here for good shows. good drinks, and friendly folks!

Is
Review №13

Drag shows suck. Low energy. Not a place to dance. $5 cover fee wasnt worth it. Thank u next.

De
Review №14

Rude staff and drug addicts In restrooms. People doing things they shouldn’t in restroom stalls . Shame

Ja
Review №15

It used to be the best gay club in SA, but music-wise, it’s complete trash. It’s still nice to go to for drag shows, but regarding the music, it’s nothing but EDM/techno stuff that no one is familiar with or it’s bad EDM remixes of mainstream top 40 songs. They also play the same beats non-stop, so it gets super lame. The DJ’s here clearly don’t know their audience. This is a gay club, not the Ultra Music Festival or some frickin’ foam rave.Knockout, another club on the Strip, plays much better music even though it’s smaller & their dance space is limited (especially when packed/busy), so I’d suggest going there if you wanna dance to more fun/upbeat music. Their music consists of more variety; ranging from pop to dance to latin to hip-hop to R&B.

Ni
Review №16

This club is a mess! First of all, its a really small club so if you are a little claustrophobic, dont come here. The staff was not friendly and my friends were groped repeatedly by the people around us. The music is not good for dancing. However, the drag shows were an absolute blast. The only time I would come here again is for the drag shows. And even then, Id question it because theres no room to sit and it gets uncomfortably crowded.

Ca
Review №17

Small place once every one starts packing it in. Too crowded but the music was good.

Ro
Review №18

First, nowhere on their site is it stated that theyre cash only at the door but dont worry theres an ATM right by the door that charges $3.50 to use. Wanna guess who owns it? Not a whole lot of room for their drag shows and most can barely mouth the words to the songs theyre supposed to be performing. Last bit, staffers are rude, forcing their ways through the crowd with no apologies and only rude retorts when patrons say anything. Really just better served going elsewhere.

To
Review №19

The Drag Shows are fun and entertaining! Great drink specials before 11 and usually no charge before. But the music... I like to dance but these DJs should be playing somewhere else. Don’t expect Gaga, Marina, or any of the skinny legends. Not saying they’re bad, but just don’t really understand the demographic they are supposed to be catering to. Otherwise, good place to hangout, just don’t expect much after the drag show is over.

Co
Review №20

With a mixture of great drag performances, funny competitions, and music variety, this club is my favorite so far in San Antonio. The Heat features two distinct dance floors which play two different varieties of music (from what I can tell). There are drag shows that take place but dont stop you from dancing if you wish on the other dance floor. The atmosphere is very energetic compared to other clubs and overall I have a blast when I go.

Al
Review №21

Great shows, fun crowd.

J
Review №22

Went to enjoy the night with a couple of friends, got there and they laid out the rules for the minors, basically dont touch or drink alcohol. Perfectly fine, then headed toward the bar, was about to order a mock margarita when one of the main bouncers who usually at the door comes up to me asking me why I am drinking explained to him that I had just ordered a mock margarita, the bouncer then continued to put his hands on me and pushed me from the back of the club to the front, I told him to get his hands off me and he grabbed even harder. As soon as I got to the front one of the guys at the door gave this sad excuse about how one minor did this so they are being cautious about everything. BOUNCERS WILL HARASS MINORS !!!!!!!!!!

Ja
Review №23

Loads of fun, great happy hour and super friendly bar tenders in the back area of the place. :)

ke
Review №24

Extremely disappointed with this place. First off my girlfriend and I paid $12 to get in for an ok DJ, and then they made SEVERAL CHARGES to our card throughout the night!! Purchases we never made! It didnt just happen to the two of us but to our friend as well. I had to cancel my card and order a new one, I would NOT trust them.

Jo
Review №25

This place is garbage. Atmosphere is so stale. The lack of dress code is pathetic. The dance floor is awful. Bodyguards are hilariously bad, the bartenders are incompetent.SA is a bar town, this club illuminates that brightly.

Ro
Review №26

Thursday EDM night is sad remixes of songs. Either the club had a bad selection or the DJ is tone deaf. The drinks are okay and help drown your ears from what they call EDM. There is a difference between dance music and electronic dance music.

Mi
Review №27

Very nasty bathrooms. Overpriced drinks. Pretentious spot for sure!

Ti
Review №28

Music is decent. Dancing across the floor to get to my friends I slipped on the floor because someone spilled their drink. Right after I slipped an employee came up to me and told me that people complained about me and that next complaint I would be kicked out. I didnt talk or dance with anyone other than my friends. I left right after I was told this because it killed my vibe.

Ni
Review №29

Great vibe :) awesome people and hot guys. Definitely gonna return! Felt so special here!!

Ed
Review №30

Great gay bar with an cool patio! Drinks are just right and the staff is extremely friendly!

Pa
Review №31

Nothing interesting.

Ma
Review №32

Always a blast and love the Friday Night shows

T
Review №33

If you ask for water you will be refused and offered a bottle water at $3.50. If you ask for tap water they will not give it to you as their bartenders will get in trouble for doing so. This business practice is evil and needs attention. Management, change your policy. This is rude.

TR
Review №34

Cost toooooo much for bad drink specials and rude DJ. WAS TOLD THAT THERE ARE NOOOOO REQUESTS. BUT SONGS SUCKED..NO ONE..NO ONE DANCED. I dont think minorities are welcomed here. In San Antonio of all places. DEAD!! CAN SOMEONE OPEN ANOTHER 18 AND UP LGBT SPOT. DONT GO TO HEAT!!! I would give 0 stars if it was an option. Others are lying..no one looked like they were having a good time..only drinking..of course..once you pay..you might as well stay!!You would think if no one dances you would take requests...STUPID!!!!

Ju
Review №35

One of the best gay bars/clubs to visit and dance the night away in the city.

Fr
Review №36

If he added 10bps/min the dj might actually be decent. And the restrooms well.... Enough said

Ni
Review №37

Awesome shows! Love the remodeling, looks way better than previous years.

Er
Review №38

Had fun last night! Typical club nothing special.

Ne
Review №39

Love this place, fun place to hang out.....Great prices on drinks.

al
Review №40

I had a blast and a lot of fun.

Mi
Review №41

Great drag performances!

Ce
Review №42

San Antonio is the Bust

Ef
Review №43

Gay club did not enter

ro
Review №44

Came too early and its EDM music

Al
Review №45

Nice place

Er
Review №46

Exciting and fun

Pm
Review №47

The front door security was really rude and didn’t let me in because my lisence had a different address than my current were extremely disrespectful.

Al
Review №48

The music and the people.

Ru
Review №49

Great shows & great drinks

Jo
Review №50

My spot every Friday night

Gr
Review №51

Love the drag show

Jo
Review №52

Fun time

Lo
Review №53

Super fun

Co
Review №54

Lets see if it thumps.

Ki
Review №55

Love the music!

Ni
Review №56

The Bubbles are the best!!!!

Jo
Review №57

I gave one star because I gave the cashier 100 dollars for 6 people and she only gave me back ten dollars ... Be sure to know what the cover charger is even if your buzzed so this does not happen to you

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  • Address:1500 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212, United States
  • Site:http://thestripsa.com/
  • Phone:+1 210-227-2600
Categories
  • Gay night club
  • Bar
  • Night club
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
Highlights
  • Live performances:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Dancing:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
  • Transgender safe space:Yes
  • LGBTQ-friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
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