San Antonio is a fun place, period. There are many ways to celebrate and relax in the evenings. There is something for every one, whether it be the theatre, music, dancing, drinking or a little of all of them. Most of the things mentioned here are in the downtown area.
Arneson River Theatre - This theatre was built in 1939 as part of the Riverwalk development. The stage is on one side of the river, the audience on the other. Plays, local Hispanic music and opera can all be found here. La Villita (See things to see guide)
210-927-3389
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Bonham Exchange - A big dance club in a building dating from the 1800'swith lots of swirling lights and electronic dance beats.
411 Bonham
210-271-3811
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Durty Nellie's Irish Pub - Certainly not a traditional Irish Bar, with piano sing alongs and the Lone Star tradition of throwing your peanut shells on the floor.
715 Riverwalk (In the Hilton Hotel)
210-222-1400
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Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center - This multi purpose center features plays, cinema, dance troups, and musicals year around. It's showcase concentrates on Hispanic and Latino productions.
1300 Guadalupe
210-271-3151
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Houston Street Alehouse - With 48 beers on tap and 100 of them in the bottle, this is the place to put back a few with a real sense of adventure.
420 Houston St.
210-354-4694
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Leon Spring Dancehall - This 7000 sqaure foot country and western venue is styled like an 1880's dance hall complete with live country music. Dance lessons available.
Boerne Stage Rd. & 24135 1-10
210-698-7072
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Majestic Theatre - A Vaudevillian film hall, illustrious and luxurious. This building is styled like a Spanish Mansion and features Broadway productions, the San Antonio Symphony and celebrities on tour.
230 E. Houston St.
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Menger Bar - This bar is in the 1859 Menger Hotel. Theodore Roosevelt recruited his, "Rough Riders" from this dimly lit, ambient bar.
204 Alamo Plaza
210-223-4361
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Sunken Garden Theatre - This theatre is at the Japanese Tea Gardens (See things to see). It was once part of a rock quarry and is naturally acoustically sound. It showcases many different types of local, regional, national and international acts, plays and live music.
N. St. Mary's Park (Brackenridge Park)
210-735-0663
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Taco Land - San Antonio's source for live alternative music with previous players like Red Hot Chili Peppers and Nirvana.
103 W. Grayson St.
210-223-8406
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Tex's - Voted best sports bar in San Antonio by Current Magazine. Three sattelite dishes, two large screen TV's and many smaller sets plus lots of sports memorabilia and collectibles.
611 NW. Loop 410 (In the San Antonio Airport Hilton)
210-340-6060
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The Landing - Home of renowned musician Jim Cullum and his NPR show," Riverwalk, Live from the Landing." This is one of the nations best jazz bars with national acts playing frequently. Hyatt Regency Hotel at the Riverwalk.
210-223-7266
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Tower of the Americas Cocktail Lounge - A nice place to get dressed up and have some cocktails at 700 feet up. A spectacular view!
600 Hemisphere Park
210-223-3101
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