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Swig

111 W Crockett St

San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 476-0005
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Business Description from the Web

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You won't go thirsty or cigar-less at this lounge that features an awesome array of martinis and the largest humidor on the Riverwalk. The house drink is the Swig (Absolut vodka infused with seasonal fruit, shaken over ice and served straight up). Others include the Goldfinger (Gordon's gin and Noilly Prat vermouth garnished with bocconcini and marinated olives, not stirred) and the St.... more

Posted by Citysearch on May 15, 2007

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Where to Sit

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Snag a seat on the patio to watch Riverwalk traffic.

Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

Know Before You Go

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A jazz band plays a variety of music, Monday through Saturday.

Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

Editorial Reviews from the web

The martini, in scores of variations, is king at this full-service bar with a great view.

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In Short You won't go thirsty or cigar-less at this lounge that features an awesome array of martinis and the largest humidor on the Riverwalk. The house drink is the Swig (Absolut vodka infused with seasonal fruit, shaken over ice and served straight up). Others include the Goldfinger (Gordon's gin and Noilly Prat vermouth garnished with bocconcini and marinated olives, not stirred)... more

Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 20, 2004)

Other Reviews from the web

Discriminating Taste

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While having ice cream in the Riverwalk on Monday, my two daughters and I grabbed a table that happened to be next to another family enjoying their ice cream and that happened to be outside the Swig Bar. Shortly after we sat down, a guy came out of the bar and took a look around. We acknowledged each other without saying a word, and he went back in. Then he came back to the table and asked... more

Posted by rubencho on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 16, 2008)

A 'must visit' in Downtown

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Basically, I like it. Great cocktails, great bartenders, and music that's not going to wreck a conversation. It's almost a legend on the RIverwalk, and I can see why. It's actually an amazingly tiny bar but seems to do everything so well that you don't notice. No food, no cigarette sales - just cigars, good drinks, and a good time.

Pros

+ One of the best drinks spot on the river itself

Cons... more

Posted by jamesbeswick on April 21, 2009, (Edited March 10, 2008)

This review is for the Stone Oak location!

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If you look at my Dolce Ultra Lounge review, you'll see that Dolce was lame so we walked next door to Swig North and it was so much better!!! It's a very cool place to have martini's...really great martini's at that! They have an extensive cute menu that makes you want to try them all! The waitstaff was very attentive as the manager. Signs of a great running establishment!

Pros

+ Great... more

Posted by vq13 on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 10, 2008)

One of the best bars in the area

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Great service and well-made cocktails about summarize this downtown institution. The music usually good too. The mojito is really a highlight for me, and it doesn't seem to burn too much of a hole in your pocket. I usually go either here or to Drink after work - both are relatively tourist-free and good places to find locals.

Pros

+ Great drinks, great service.

Cons

- No food and can get... more

Posted by mintonm on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 08, 2007)

Expertly-made cocktails by Minton M. at InsiderPages

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You wouldn't believe you're on the Riverwalk - it's a real find. The servers and friendly and although the bar is small, it's very intimate. They don't serve food but they have a nice outside seating area for when the weather's just right. They probably have the most extensive cigar list for anyone in San Antonio - great spot for meeting a friend or two.

Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 08, 2007)

Best Cocktails in Town

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They serve my favorite Vodka, UV! The service is supurb and the cocktails are devine! The atmosphere is upscale and beyond trendy, it is a true cocktail lounge. If you are looking for beautiful people this is the place.

Pros

+ the drinks

Cons

- none

Posted by liquorman on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 20, 2006)

GREAT BAR

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Great bar, drinks, service, you name it. Very relaxing after a hard days travel. I highly recommend this bar.

Posted by larjay62 on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 18, 2006)

Great Employees

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My brother and I were in San Antonio last week and ended up at Swigs every night at some time or another. The Employees are awesome! Fiona, Shannon, Big D and the crew made us feel right at home. They have great drinks and also offer cold Black and Tans for the beer drinker. Check out the Jazz band 87 Caprice that plays there, good stuff. Thanks Swig!

Pros

+ Great atmoshpere

Posted by bellys2 on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 13, 2006)

This place sucks and overcharges

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The place has the worst service I have ever experienced. Plus, I was overcharged!

Posted by njgarza on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 27, 2006)

Good Experience @ Swig

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We recently visited SWIG. We definitely are not "yuppies" or "plastic" people. We are very much the average, blue collar worker and both visits, we were in shorts. Definitely not dressed up. Although the bar was very smokey and the music very loud, we did have a good time. The bar was extremely busy yet our waitress was very attentive and treated us like anyone else there who were "dressed... more

Posted by tjpc on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 21, 2005)

HOT HOT HOT!!!!! ok CALIENTE!!!

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Anyone who has been to SWIG will tell you, anyone who is anyone is at SWIG. This place is HOT! If you can sit on the patio and have a cocktail with Hollywood's hottest and the swank of San Antonio, it seems that no wonder it is the best. You feel like are you are truly in a metropolitan city, not an over-sized town. The martinis are the best in TEXAS, possibly the USA. I give a huge thumbs-up... more

Posted by kmmtexas on April 21, 2009, (Edited June 05, 2005)

Great place to relax

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Great place to relax and sip on some very good drinks. The Editor Review is about right
on. The crowd is what you make of it. If you are a beer guzzler.....not your place.

Pros

+ atmosphere, drinks

Posted by dsh on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 06, 2003)

Not for casual drinking

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The clientel aren't your normal person, but rather yuppies who believe they are better then everyone else outside of their little group in that bar. So not exactly a shirt and jeans locations.

However, a few of the servers are exeptional in their drink mixing and customer service capability.

But the crowd makes the bar, and the crowd here is non to plesent.

Pros

+ well mixed drinks, good... more

Posted by jalu3 on April 21, 2009, (Edited May 16, 2003)

Great Drinks

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They have the best of everthing. Its a local hang out. Its close to the river walk but not on the river which makes it good for the locals downtown. The have great snacks and drinks.

Posted by bmanes2002 on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 14, 2002)

Been to better bars

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Swigs is overrated. Full of obnoxious stuck up people and the service is lacking. Prices are way too high especially for a simple beer! Then again, if you have lots of money and like to while away your time with lots of plastic people who follow the most current trend then Swigs is your place along with all the other skanky bars along the riverwalk.

Posted by mysterio24 on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 29, 2002)

Swig Rocks

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Great Place to hang out and meet people any day of the week. Great drinks, good people, and directly on the Riverwalk.

Pros

+ On the Riverwalk, Best Martini EVER, Great Live Band

Posted by nhusong on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 07, 2002)

Personality Pleeease

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I really enjoyed this place, but the waitstaff did not do much socializing. I realize they have a job to do, but the mechanized statements were a little boring. Try to get the waitstaff to be a little friendlier and accomodaing, but I will be back to check it out again.

Pros

+ relaxing atmosphere

Cons

- expensive

Posted by KrummSWT on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 31, 2002)

The number 1

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This bar is the love of my life. I am in love with the bartender Chris. I have been frequenting this place for about three years. I am a college graduate and I love how nice everyone is. They don't discriminate about your age, and that is refreshing. If you are college age you still get treated with respect. If you are in college and beautiful you are treated like a goddess for the... more

Posted by ucarroll on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 08, 2002)