Joe Blue’s

I do not have a problem with the environment, the drinks or the pricing. It’s the bartender.
He clearly doesn’t enjoy his job or his life. Maybe he got spanked too much as a kid or is just a fucking asshole because he likes to be.
The bartender makes the bar and this guy certainly sets a foul mood.
I will never go back to joes blue bar until he is fired.
Go down to bar 1919 right below it for a better experience, anything is better than having to deal with this little Gollum.

Thought it was a jazz bar. No music so we asked the bartender where the blues were. He pointed at the juke box where you have to put quarters in. Ordered a Chardonnay and it was warm. :(. Don’t do it

Taps and a wall of all the booze your little heart desires! Staff is friendly and knowledgable of the shaker tin and what’s poured from a tap. A bit small but ample seating as the space was utilized nicely! Nice that they have a few tables out front for the fair weatherers. Drive, walk or cycle over for a cold one!

Close to the hose. Beer is a bit pricey but the staff is very nice and well informed on the beer selection.

Perfect for those wishing to experience the price, atmosphere, and alcohol selection of a north side strip mall bar without actually having to drive all the way up there.

I don’t know. Joe Blue’s is alright, I guess.
I was recently there on a dead Tuesday night and received less than lackluster service from the bartender. It couldn’t have been because he was slammed, more like he just didn’t want to be there.
Besides that, it’s definitely a beer-​drinkers haven with quite a selection. I wish they had at least one cider to go along with all the beers they offer.
With friendlier service and better drink options at La Tuna, 1919, Stella, and Halcyon all in walking distance, it’s not my first choice. Unless I have friends playing there, then I’m all in.

I had a blast last night with my boyfriend on his birthday! It wasn’t my first time, but it was his! Scott was so nice and entertaining, we will definitely come back! We really enjoyed to trivia… We both had never played it before, and we won! The guy that does it was wonderful and so nice, I’m sad that I forgot his name! Had so much fun and can’t wait to go back!

Jukebox is amazing.
They got lots of good beers.
They don’t specialize much in mixed drinks. This is more of a beer joint.
Place is very hard to find if you’re not familiar with the neighborhood.
Bartender is kinda stuck up as well as most of the regulars.

Located in the fantastic Blue Star Arts complex this is, to barrow a phrase from Humphrey Bogart, a great little gin joint.
It’s not a big place but it doesn’t feel cramped either. With a big bar and plenty of tables this is the kind of place that’s great to meet up with a friend two after a long day at work.
Beyond the full complement of liquor, they have a really good beer selection. The bartender was very knowledgeable and helpful. Offering some great recommendations.

I feel like I should probably spend most of this review covering the nuances of the jukebox, or about how bright the light is in the hallway on en route to the rest room after you’ve been in here awhile. But I won’t do that. What would be the point, really.
Besides, it’s much more fun to talk about what Joe Blue’s is — a typically late night stopover for the gang from Blue Star (and whoever else may be chatting each other up that day) — there’s a solid brew selection present, even a little quirk in that regard, and they remember you (well, they often remember me, but that’s probably ’cause I tend to make my way in when Krys directs, and when you’re with folks in the know, that doesn’t hurt).
You’ll occasionally find live music, but you’ll often find good cheer. And that’s worth a little something, too, I’d say.

I came to Joe Blue’s with high expectations, but the place isn’t very impressive. It reminds me more of a strip mall bar than a lounge in a historic arts complex (which is what it is.)
When we were there basketball was on the TV and audio system. It was far more sports bar than lounge.
The bartender was standing outside smoking when we arrived and gave us the kind of look that said «Damn, guess I have to go to work.» I’m not sure I’d call him rude, but he was indifferent – no smile, no chatting, just efficiency. I asked him a question about food delivered from the brewpub next door and got a grunted answer, which pretty much summed up the bartender’s demeanor. The thing that really turned me off is that at one point he sneezed and he didn’t even try to cover his nose and mouth – just sneezed right at the glasses and bottles on the back bar.
With many better options in King William and downtown San Antonio, Joe Blue’s will not be on my list for a return visit.

Before we get into anything else… what a jukebox! We spent half an hour putting money in the machine and just picking gorgeous songs (Mumford & sons FTW). Small, or intimate as you prefer, with nice clean lines and enough move around space for folks to belly up or sit at a table as they like.
Though there was only one bartender on staff, he was incredibly nice. Knowledgeable about the beer selection, which is fabulous and even trying to make the karaōke machine work on the big screen so we could fulfill all of our Celine Dion dreams. Being more of a liquor girl myself, I absolutely appreciated the heavy handed pours. El Rufuso especially liked the white Christmas tree, judging by his romp through the branches.
It was too cold but there’s a sweet patio as well. If you’re in the area and down for a brew, Blue Star is a great stop… but Joe Blues is where you should end your night.

Great little bar. Generally it’s pretty chill here, not so busy. It’s one of the only places in this area where you can get an actual cocktail. No smoking inside so it’s not all gross either. It’s pretty great.

I like to think of Joe Blues as my little secret. Though it gets pretty crowded pretty quick on weekend night by those who know its whereabouts, this is a fairly intimate bar tucked unassumingly away behind Blue Star Brewery in the Blue Star Arts Complex.
The bar serves a full lineup of specialty martinis and cocktails. They keep a few beers on tap, including Stella Artois (a favorite of mine) and its always frigid; and a full selection of bottles and cans are available as well as a small but delicious selection of wines.
Patrons of Joe Blues are as varied as the alcohol on tap. A young hipster crowd mingles with a more swanky uptown crowd and everyone in between seem to roll in and out seamlessly. I like spots like this were people are just cool and respect each other and bask in their differences.
The last time I was in, Joe Blues had installed a jukebox. The selections are a bit pricey in my opinion, but there were lots of songs to choose from and everyone in the bar seemed to enjoy taking turns making picks. It was a good ice breaker.
The bar is small and gets smokey quick so if you’re not into secondhand smoke inhalation venture out and sit on the patio and people watch everyone around Blue Star. Tons of fun had when you venture off the beaten bath!

This is a nice, unwind kinda spot. Very chill. A few times they have had a Frank Sinatra impersonator singing, so you get the vibe. If you feel down or want to be alone, you can definitely chill out here. Dave the bartender is a kool kat too.

You get two parts yuppie and one part art crowd when you do get a large turnout at this slick bottom-​floor bar of the Blue Star lofts. I think they have a decent craft beer lineup; they definitely make some mean cocktails. That’s all I remember – I may have fallen off a chic barstool or two here before.