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Havana Bar

Enjoy cocktails in the dimly candlelit basement under the Hotel Havana and feel like you’re transported back in time. 1015 Navarro St., 78205 (210) 222-2008 havanasanantonio.com

Cellar Mixology

Located in St. Paul’s Square downtown, Cellar is a unique speak-easy concept with basement walls that date back to the 1920’s. 1142 East Commerce, 78205 (210) 463-5386 cellarmixology.com

Rock & Rye

Classic drinks and new variations, all made with top-shelf liquors, poured by masters who are bringing back the art of bartending. 17631 La Cantera Pkwy., Ste. 103, 78257 (210) 721-7753 rockandryebar.com

Bar 1919

Located down a dimly lit flight of stairs in the Blue Star Complex, Bar 1919 believes that there is one spirit that has a special place among the best, and that is whisk(e)y. 1420 S. Alamo St., 78204 (210) 227-1420 bar1919.com

The Edison Experiment

Enjoy beautifully crafted cocktails and live music in a hip, retro-inspired haunt with vintage artwork & accents. 1846 N. Loop 1604 E., 78248 (210) 479-9600 @edisonsatx

The Esquire Tavern

The Esquire Tavern, the oldest bar on the Riverwalk, opened in 1933 to celebrate the end of Prohibition and boasts the longest wooden bar top in Texas. 155 E. Commerce St. (210) 222-2521 esquiretavern-sa.com

SPECIALTY BARS

The Modernist

Midcentury-inspired cocktail bar offering custom & classic creations, along made-to-order non-alcoholic drinks in swank, modish digs. 516 E. Grayson, 78215 (210) 901-8646 @themodernistsa

HASH - Vegan Eats SA

Spirit-free drinks and vegan comfort food in an inviting, community atmosphere. 5007 South Flores St., 78214 (210) 332-9244 @hash.veganeats.sa

George’s Keep

Expertly crafted cocktails in an upscale atmosphere make this the perfect happy-hour or late-night spot. 17101 La Cantera Pkwy., 78256 (210) 310-3733 georgeskeep.com

Bar du mon ami

Knowledgeable bartenders serve up drinks in this cozy neighborhood bar and cocktail joint in Alamo Heights. 4901 Broadway, 78209 (330) 565-5445 @bardumonami

The Martini Club

However you drink it -- straight up, dirty, shaken, stirred, or with a twist -- your martini here will be the best you’ve ever had. 8507 McCullough Ave. Ste. A9, 78216 (210) 595-7626 themartiniclubsatx.com

Sternewirth

Hotel Emma’s club room offers an authentic city bar atmosphere and classic cocktails with a dramatic 25-foot vaulted ceiling that soars over intimate groupings of sofas and easy chairs. 136 E. Grayson St., 78215 (844) 845-7384 thehotelemma.com

The Bang Bang Bar

The Bang Bang Bar is your friendly neighborhood vinyl-spinning, cocktailslinging, vintage dive bar heaven. 119 El Mio St, 78216 (210) 320-1187 thebangbangbartx.com

Be Kind & Rewind

You can relive the days at the arcade while enjoying one of their specialty cocktails, sing along to your favorite jams or dance like no one’s watching on the immersive dance floor. 115 Alamo Plaza, 78205 (210) 951-1980 bekindandrewindsa.com