The Bend

Great local bar to have drinks! The drinks are reasonably priced. The patio is definitely nice too. The only down side is there isn’t any food offered. Bar snacks like appetizers, chips and salsa would make this place so much better.

So there are a few reasons why I will not be coming back. The draft beer was horrible and we didn’t even finish ours because of the flat odd taste. It’s a sports bar, right, but some of the tv’s weren’t working for the Spurs game. Pool table is in the middle of the walkway for the bathroom. They ONLY serve two types of pizza and they were out of it all before 8 p.m.
Overall, they don’t have food, the inside feels like I am at a high school garage party, and the beer tasted horrible. Not coming back.

Really, just a great place to hang out on their totally [legit] patio with a group of great friends. Their drinks are pretty weak (standard straight bar fare) so I would recommend sticking to boozy cocktails or beer. But remember, enjoy responsibly y’all…
Their «patio» area is what keeps us coming back. Picnic tables galore, horseshoe, a totally scary wooded area, (corresponds well with Halloween season) not to mention an outside bar, pool tables, TV’s, live entertainment (on some nights) plus a crazy chick with headphones dancing and dancing and the list goes on… Bottom line, come here to have fun. Holy Jesus how could I forget?!! And a sweet Puerto Rican food truck outside serving up some amazing snacks.
Service at The Bend is pretty attentive. If you just post up in a certain area, whether inside or outside, a waitress is bound to come around to take your order and bring it to you with the quickness.
Haha… I still find it funny that there are two bars on Bandera… one called «The Bend» and the other one called «Over.» Coincidence? I think not.

Worst bar so far in San Antonio. No waitstaff, no greeting upon entering and worst of all no food!
We wanted to watch the FIFA WWCup Final while having a drink and some food. Big disappointment

Pros: The layout is nice. It’s big. It has a nice back patio. The bartender was friendly.
Cons: it smells like smoke because the smokers sit right by the roll up door on the bar so all their smoke comes inside.
The Draft beer was terrible. I ordered a shiner. The bartender poured out half of the beer our because the Draft system is out of wack and it was all head. Once I received my beer the head went away super quick and it looked like oil was floating on top. Beer is not supposed to be flat and oily. It also did not taste very good. Almost a bitter taste. I did not finish my beer or stay for another drink. If you can’t get Draft shiner right in Texas there is something wrong. They need to fix their Draft system.

First time in any bar in over 20 years; nothing has changed but the faces.
Beer was cold, glass appeared clean. $ 3.50 for draught Coors Light.
Early Sunday afternoon, four middle agers and a youngster.
For a place that does not allow smoking, it smelled surprisingly like a stale ashtray.
It appears I haven’t missed much in the last two decades.
Y’all have fun now!

Not a big fan of this. There are much better bar options in the area. Drinks are weak and tasted watered down. Service is VERY slow even when they are not crowded. Don’t go on Thursday nights. I thought my ears were going to bleed from how loud they blare the tone deaf drunkies singing salt and pepper on karaōke. Cops are always showing up at this place too. Kind of a rough crowd that hangs out here and can get rowdy. Not my kind of scene at all. This place is more of a public nuisance than a cool hang out. Go somewhere else. I will not be going back and I would not recommend this place to friends. Also they do not serve food, LAME!

A very fun, different type of sports bar. The prices are amazing for such a busy place. The atmosphere leaves you thinking of the next time you come back. And, you will. They have one of the best outdoor patio areas.

Great bar to go to with a group of friends or just to grab a drink alone. Staff is always nice and they have great prices. Plus when you get hammered and need something to eat, say no more because they have a pretty good taco stand that’s open just as long as the bar. If you’re looking for a chill place to have a good time, this is the place.

Husband and I were there Tuesday nite, we both liked the environment. Very casual, and close to home… drinks were great, but no food service in the premises, although a young gentleman came in selling homemade tamales, they were delicious… I’m not sure if he’s a regular vendor there but when you see him with a tray full of those delicious tamales don’t pass up… extra star for the tamales…

I did like this place. I’ve been here about 3 times. It’s very clean and fast service. I do not like that they don’t have food or better drinks like frozen ritas or mojitos. I can walk here but I doubt I’ll be back just because if those two reasons. The BBQ truck in the parking lot is not good either.

This place is nearby, it’s kinda my go-​to sports bar. Sure wish they had some food there, but oh well. It has decent drink specials and actually had Stella and Honker’s Ale on tap. When it’s nice outside, they have a nice patio to watch the games. I’ve had good times and generally good service most of the time there. They have a pool table in the back. Fairly well kept, never too packed, which is good for me.

Pretty chill place. Not the avg sports bar. It’s clean and surprisingly classy. Almost a bit too classy for a sports bar nahhhh can’t be. Rocking porch out back very open and kick ass staff. Drinks are served quick and correct. I’d watch any game here.

What can one say. The Bend Nice Staff
To wait on you. Friendly staff. Drinks an
Prices very reasonable. Great sport bar.

Looks great on the inside but this place has a total of 8 patrons during SEC championship and Baylor vs Texas game. Even with nobody here it still took the bartender over 5 minutes to ask if I’d like anything to drink. I guess her friends at the end of the bar were more important than working for tips. Also, I initially came here because a local college magazine named this place as the best sports bar but everyone in here is over 40. I’m assuming they meant best sports bar for non traditional college students. Nice big bar, a few arcade games and pool table make this place look nice. The building looks new and very clean. The location of this bar is not great either. To top everything off my Stella tastes old (flat). I really don’t give 1 star ratings and for that reason I give this place a very anemic 2 stars.

Modern looking bar with plenty of tvs. Service is a little slow but the rockbot jukebox makes is fun to play music.

Finally stopped in this place, glad I did. It was slow but there was plenty of screens to watch the spurs. Bartenders were friendly. Great atmosphere, loved it.

Love this barrrrrrrr!!! The bartenders are speedy with drinks and there b sum hotness up in this bend!!!

Love the indoor outdoor seating concept. Even when it’s cold out, they have heaters outside with great views of the TV no matter where you sit. Sometimes, with live music on the weekend.

This bar only recently came up within the past few months and it looks awesome. The bouncer at the door was REALLY friendly — actually, she was pretty freakin’ awesome if you ask me. For the look of the place and the back patio, I’m there. But for the rest of the service (which was slow and really seemed awkward) and lack of having a truly ‘dressed’ beer, you have got to be kidding me.