The Mix

This bar is a great stop if you’re beginning or ending your night out on the St. Mary’s strip. The drinks are extremely affordable, and there is almost always live music. This is a classic dive bar where you’ll find college kids, young professionals and middle aged locals. I prefer this bar when it is slow, since the service is better and you can actually find a seat. It will get crowded inside and out during peak hours! I am looking forward to the upcoming remodel!

It seems this venue has developed a bad smell that reminds me of those alley ways behind restaurants. I used to frequent some time back and don’t remember it. The crowd on a Wednesday night was old school punk but it was being pumped out of a laptop instead from a live band. The atmosphere was decent and the patrons as friendly as should be expected. Overall it was a pleasant experience until I went to close out my tab. I only ordered a single drink, but my tab was for much more.

Ugh the flipping mix, probably the worst smelling venue in San Antonio. Ive seen some pretty good shows here though. The staff is quick to man handle young women who pose no threat to anyone, Ive seen them grab a young woman and throw her out for what I could only see as no real reason at all.
Like a year after that time they grabbed a woman, I heard the gentlemen who’s known, for booking their shows talking about how much he loves to rape women, and then that same night I saw in get him a woman face. I can’t support that, I hope my Unilocal community doesn’t support that, I hope any musicians who read this don’t support that.
Some of my friends bands recently played there and I really felt like its not a safe place for women so I decided to take my date somewhere else. It sucks, though because for some reason its still a popular place… I dont get it.

This place is cool! The night I visited the band was sitting up, while my friend and I played a game of pool followed by darts of which I lost both hahaha The beer selection was nice, they had Not Your Dad’s Root Beer of which I am a fan! The place is divey but much bigger on the inside than you might think looking at it from the outside. The bartender was cool and friendly. I like that they offered both beer in a bottle or on tap. Mainly it seems like a smaller version of Joey’s next door, just a little more as a dive bar with live music. I’ll definitely stop in again to see who might be playing

Great neighborhood dive bar with all the camaraderie you’d expect on St. Mary’s St. (The «Strip») I went in on a Wednesday night after hanging at The Pearl and was thrilled to find an awesome night and great 80’s music. It’s becoming a regular thing now.

I like the changes!

Didn’t really like this place. There was not very many people both times I went, but it felt like if you’re not a regular you’re not welcome kind of place. Felt very uncomfortable the only reason I went a second time was cause my friend took us there unexpectedly.

Not a bad place, just a place I would not voluntarily go back to. It may not be my scene, but the «live band» was awful on Saturday night. It’s like an emo/​indie connotation. The women’s restrooms are small and they have two doors that close in the middle… with no lock!!! Imagine trying to do your business and then have to hold BOTH doors while squatting on the toilet, while some chick is washing her hands intoxicated, leaning up against those doors. I’m good…

Great neighborhood pub!
This is a local hangout, with cheap drinks, great specials, and live music!
It’s a very chill place to hang out with some friends– they’ve got live music most nights, pool tables, dart boards, and wonderful bartenders!
It’s not especially the cleanest bar, it takes the dive bar thing seriously. The bathrooms are usually in pretty unclean conditions. But what do you expect from a place like this? It does have a great patio, and the beer is cold, so I couldn’t ask for too much more.
There’s a back room that’s a great place to hang out if you’re looking for someplace quiet and private to hang out. They usually show the game on television here, and there’s always plenty of people to cheer along with you!
They offer a great beer selection, and are constantly rotating out the taps to bring new and exciting beers. The beer and mixed drinks are quite reasonably priced, but I suggest going with the pitcher deal any day of the week.
If you don’t dig the vibe here, there’s always Joey’s next door, or the White Rabbit across the street. You’ll find something you like around here, I promise!

I don’t like to give five stars a lot, but the more I though about it, the more this place deserved it! We went there last Thursday night to see a new co-​workers’ band, Muscle Car.
First off, I loved the atmosphere and the location of the bar (right next to Joey’s) right away, but one thing I was not expecting, was the feel inside. I have never seen such an array of people in one establishment in San Antonio. There were hippies, goths, hipsters, a dude with a bike and my favorite, a thor look alike throwing darts. He was dancing, flipping darts, and had a great air guitar solo at one point!
There is quick bar service, which is always good. Area to sit and watch the live music, pool tables, darts and a room in the back that has a green room feel full of couches. It was where we went after the band to talk and catch up with friends. It was fun.
There were $ 5 Moscow Mules, which were amazing. The whole place overall was a ton of fun and great to see in San Antonio! Pop in, and if you don’t like it, hey you are right on N. St. Mary’s! You will find something to your liking.

One of the more well known spot on St. Mary’s, The Mix is a nice blend of everything other bars in the area have to offer. There’s a space for live music, a few pool tables (if you’re too lazy to go next door to Joey’s), and a small area outside to escape or enjoy a smoke.
As a regular patron and musician, I would have to say it’s one of the more friendly bars on the strip. However, it can get cramped inside as the tables don’t allow for much standing/​dancing room. Outside is a bit too small when it gets crowded and it’s impossible to escape the cigarette smoke if you are bothered by that. Inside, there’s no stage and a very small area for the bands which can be problematic when drinks are spilled or feet start moving.
Aside from that, there’s a good collection of drinks to choose from and some great bands to check out on the right night. Why not give it a try on your next bar crawl?

Good place to go on a nice night out. They have a nice, but small patio area, a pool area, and the inside bar with a small stage. It was Ska night apparently, when I went, which I’m not a fan of. But the musicians seemed pretty good; and I’d go back on a non-​Ska night.
It was very crowded, but the bar staff was pretty on the ball about getting people set up with drinks.
However, there were a few things I did not like. Firstly, the women’s bathroom has two stalls, and both of them close really strangely. They don’t lock, and you sorta have to push them forward (into the bathroom stall), to open them, or pull them out. Either way, there’s a good chance you’ll flash someone, or hit someone in the head. ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ chance here. (My friend did the second and almost got in a fight.)
Secondly, the music is super loud, so you’ll need to go outside if you came here to not listen to the music. :-P
Third, if you are paying with a card, they charge you $ 1.00. I really hate when bars do this, because it’s just… crappy. I’m here to buy your drinks, but you’re gonna charge me an extra $ 1 to do that? So if all I buy is a $ 3 beer, I’m paying $ 4. Fantastic.

Probably my 2^nd favorite late night bar spot in SA, The Mix is just that– a mix of everyone, young and old, hip and square, punk and rockabilly. Just let me toss those cliches and stereotypes in a blender and hit purée, for, like the excellent strong cocktails, there is definitely something unique in The Mix.
I love the atmosphere, the drinks, the friendly environment and the area, for sure. My favorite thing about this bar, though, is that you never know what to expect music wise. A few visits back we heard a throwback to the days of Buddy Holly and it was bliss. We boogied some, fo’ sho’. The last time was an equally awesome cover band playing everything from The Jackson Five to 80s New Wave and it was all GOOD.
Drinks happen fast and the music is loud but the sound system is good and the fun is aplenty at The Mix.

Sitting in the corner of a San Antonio bar can sometimes be a religious experience. Especially when you are wearing headphones, and cranking King Dude’s, «Lucifer’s the Light of the World» at astronomical levels. Luckily, I was there before the live music started, and I could enjoy my whiskey. The local paper boldly expressed love for The Spurs, and my belly was full of Joey’s pizza.
This is the thing about SA. People aren’t afraid to look uncool. People aren’t afraid to sit at your table. People aren’t afraid to pull up a chair. They aren’t afraid to expound about the virtues of all the wrong drugs and sex they have had in their life. The greatest part, and I mean amazing part, is if you show the ability to hold their attention for those brief thirty minutes, you are a friend. You will travel with them, and their friends, and they will introduce you as such.
The Mix is this place. It is hard drinks poured by gorgeous punk rock bartenders. It’s a patio of cigarette bumming ex-​punks, skaters, urban cyclists, and aspiring artists. It’s bands that dance louder than their music, and tables filled with locals that assume you are the same. It’s what Austin was, and will never be again. It’s the true, «late night taco trailer» crowd. On Saturdays, when I look around, at whatever hipster bar I find myself sitting inside. You will see this. I will close my eyes for a brief moment. My mind will slip away. To that corner of the patio, with my earphones blaring blasphemy, and The Mix will be in my prayers.

Great live music venue on the strip! It can get very crowded on the patio so be ready for some elbow rubbing. I great place to get up close and personal with the band. They also make some pretty good drinks!

The Mix is the quintessential go to spot on the brutally hip St. Mary’s Strip. Where other places come short on the cocktail front The Mix seems to fill that void and your glass before last call. Hipsters swarm this bar like moths, and on any given night you will find bicyclists, beer snobs and radioheads clamoring to get in.
It is small and depending on the time of week, can get intensely crowded. There is a bar that serves up cocktails and beers alike that opens up the area by which patrons can play billiards. There are but a few tables and if you don’t like standing while drinking may I suggest grabbing the most available table immediately. By the front entrance, as you go in there is an area where bands play without a stage.
On any typical night you might have a Norwegian Rockabilly band, the next a metal act where members dress like zombies. It is a place where local and regional alike acts converge, which makes for an interesting drinking experience. And as to not totally exclude smokers, which Austin clubs have done categorically, there is a patio where you can get your nicotine fix.
The bar staff is top notch and extremely friendly. They go go from one end of the counter to the other side rather quickly. So you never have to wait too long before someone gets you your order. Which brings me to the price of drinks. It is definitely not cheap here. If your looking to impress your date with a night of drinking on the town you would be better served to go somewhere on the Riverwalk. Just be mindful as you get your drink on, it all adds up rather quickly.
In my my observations I would like to suggest this to you as well as them:
I. They need to get rid of the billiard tables and replace them with more tables. In the front where the bands play there is not ample room for patrons to view bands. One time I had a guy sit on the same table nonchalantly that I was drinking on also. I don’t know about you but if I have spent almost eight bucks for a drink I don’t want someones tush resting next to me. More space for tables will alleviate this problem.
II. As I have alluded before there are various bands that play here and sometimes they play ridiculously LOUD! My suggestion bring earplugs. Just in case. You won’t be seen as a fuddy duddy and your ears will thank you!
III. There has to be better beer deals! Period. Other clubs rotate drink deals throughout the week. Or even have a specific drink to tie in a theme. It would behoove them to do this to keep the regulars happy and by bringing in newer patrons.
I guess, like all spots and clubs it’s all about location, location. But in an area that is growing and becoming more competitive staying relevant and knowing your potential demographic is to your benefit. Do not skip this place just exercise good judgment in regards to your wallet and your overall experience.
The Mix is a staple of this city and as such has survived trends and the fickleness of its patrons. And for that I must give credit to where credit is due. The challenge for them will be in seeing the new crop of clubs and bars on The Strip and how it will fit into that paradigm. But then again what other place in town can you go to after a dinner at Benihana’s, grab a drink whilst checking out a band in full zombie garb doing Slayer~metal! Not many…

The Mix is where it’s at. I recently discovered that they have Angry Orchard on tap which just makes this place even better. Sitting out on the patio chatting with friends is a great way to spend any night. There is almost always live bands playing on the weekends and even if its not your cup of tea genre of music (it’s a variety as wide as the Grand Canyon) it’s still nice to see a live band and drink a drink. Sometimes getting a drink is a little difficult because of the crowd but it’s never been so long I wanted to leave. Try this place for some good drinks and live music

I once avoided this place because the cigarette smoke would irritate my eyes to the point where I wasn’t able to enjoy the Billy and the Barnburners concert held every Sunday night here at one time.
But lo and behold that was almost 2 years ago and the city of S.A. finally enacted a smoking ban and voila, I can breathe and see clearly now! (exhales)
I came here once in January to see an art show then again a few days ago to celebrate a friend’s birthday. I also saw a coworker here having a beer with his pals. An awesome local punk band that sounded a lot like Green Day during their early times played that night.

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Am I a hipster? I mean, I consider myself a foodie, love farmer’s markets, micro-​brews and am currently in the market for bicycle. I have no idea the criteria for hipsterism but if frequenting this place qualifies me, then hell yes. Stopped by for a few beers before an event and I instantly felt at home. What’s that you say, it’s happy hour and Ruby Redbird is on draft for 2.50?! Ahh, I’m home.
This is admittedly, a dive bar. Sure, the bathroom doors don’t quite close, but I love a place where the regulars range from a guy with a ponytail and tribal tattoos to an older couple who came on bikes. They have a great selection of beer on draft, about 15 different brews ranging from the usual like Miller and Guiness to beers straight outta Alaska.
Definitely going to come again for the Happy Hour and maybe stick around for the any of the large list of bands that play this venue.