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Slow Ride

★ 4.4 · 36 reviews San Antonio Opened 29 June 2025

70s dive bar energy on Government Hill

Skip the polished rooms at the Pearl and head across the highway for something scrappier. Slow Ride comes from the team behind Lonesome Rose and Holy Diver, and it leans hard into shag-carpet, wood-paneled '70s dive styling, done properly instead of ironically.

The grand opening in September brought a bill of punk and hardcore bands, and that's the crowd this place is built for. Come for cheap drinks and a room that doesn't take itself seriously.

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  • mario garcia 232 reviews · Local Guide 22 April 2026

    The bartendress served two me 8 oz. Bottled beers, when she served me the first 8 oz. Tli questioned her why the beer was so small, she replied that that's how they are, ot was my first time visitong that establishment so I hadn't any idea of what they served, size of beers etc. Anyhow, later, after she sold me those two small bottles of beer I had ordered two more beers, one for me and one for my friend who arrived an hour after I did, she served us a 12 Oz. beer, I asked her why did the beer bottle size change, she answered that she hadn't noticed that she served me a smaller beer, she apologized and gave me a free regular sized bottled of beer. Bottom line, she scammed me, she pretended that it was an honest mistake and tried to render the mishap with a free beer, she definitely lied to me. I don't recommend going there, I won't be returning there again. The worst thing about this insodent was that I still tipped that scammer when I closed out.

  • William Nelson 282 reviews · Local Guide 21 March 2026

    Google says that this is a biker bar that is no such thing. Local Watering Hole of 20 and 30 plus something hanging out shooting on one pool table and hanging out in the back patio on some picnic tables. Clearly all locals the way they talk to each other prices are pretty decent for a shot of Jammu and a beer really looking for the classic hardcore biker bar. Can never seem to find one in Houston or in San Antonio or Austin. I miss Dallas.

  • gc ortiz 167 reviews · Local Guide 21 December 2025

    Did not order food so I could not rate it. The atmosphere is really kicked back. Great place to come for drinks and relax. They also have outside sitting available as well as billiards. Great customer service provided by Kay.

  • Frank 30 reviews · Local Guide 20 November 2025

    Good drinks and great atmosphere. If you enjoy the heavier side of music, Thursdays, they have DJ nights with "SATANIC PANIC" spinning all sorts of heavy bangers on record. Definitely check this place out. Highly recommend

  • felipe gonzalez 25 reviews · Local Guide 18 August 2025

    This bar was amazing! Nathan was our bartender and he made the whole experience — super friendly, explained the specials, and served up some of the best drinks we’ve had. The vibe was perfect: chill inside with a DJ keeping the energy flowing, and an awesome outdoor area that felt just as fun. Loved being able to switch between the two. The drinks were delicious, the atmosphere was relaxed but lively, and Nathan really went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. This is definitely a spot I’ll keep coming back to and recommending to everyone looking for good vibes, good music, and great service.

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