The Davenport
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 354-1200
- Cross Street:
- N Saint Marys Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Martini 2006, Singles Scene 2006, Martini 2005
- Hours:
- Daily 2pm-2am
Editorial Review for The Davenport – by Robert Macias
The Scene
"Thom McAn Shoes" is still etched into the stone entryway, but the only shoes you'll find inside are attached to young professionals on the prowl. Big windows allow passers-by to browse the merchandise before entering. A long, curved bar and curvy furniture break up the boxy nature of the space. Colorful paintings of women in sunglasses dot the walls. Downstairs, a DJ spins a dreamy variety of world music.
The Draw
The eight-page drink menu offers the first hint that tippling is serious business here. If the Flirtini originally created for Sarah Jessica Parker doesn't interest you, how about a Green Monkey Butt made with vodka and melon liqueur? Or if you're trying to attract someone who will love you for your money, order a shot of Herradura Select tequila and casually plunk down $60 plus a tip.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitIf it's privacy you seek, head for the partially enclosed booth downstairs next to the DJ.
Happy HourThey have a daily happy hour from 2pm to 8pm, when you can enjoy $3.75 well drinks, $1.75 domestic beer and $4.75 well martinis. They also have various drink specials from Sunday through Thursday.
User Reviews for The Davenport
10/16/2006 Posted by barmaster
Hands down the best bar in San Antonio. A bit smoky at times, but hey it's a REAL bar. Stay away if your looking for some cookie cutter national chain. Here you get great service, the biggest selection I have ever seen, (and I've seen many), and great drinks. Downstairs is open nights from Wednesday through Saturday. Dance down there if that's your gig. Upstairs stays chill. Nothing else in this town is even close.
Pros: Selection - Service - Location - Drinks
Cons: None
09/19/2006 Posted by larjay62
Previous reviews rated this a top martini bar, but that is far from it. Sits on a downtown corner, barely the size of an average living room. Upon opening the door we were greeted with the most aweful smoke smell I've ever experienced in a bar or restaurant. It was so strong, it stayed on our clothes despite the brief time that we stood in the doorway. Either their smoke eliminators were broken, or they didn't have any. Smoking doesn't bother me much, but this place did. That being said, the place also looked unkept and dingy, not at all as described in other reviews. We will not return.
