Bar 414

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №2

Rating: 3

Date: 3 months ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №4

Rating: 1

I am someone who has played at the Gunter quite a bit at 414. Here s my story. On September 9, 2023, I played down at 414. The particular night in question, they had one bartender. Don t know why the normal guys were not there, but there was one bartender the whole night and he was overwhelmed. People had bought me drinks, as well as I ordered a drink from him and never got it. At the end of the night after everything was closed, he hand me a shot of makers mark, says don t tell anyone slams the drink down and walk out of the bar. The next day I made a complaint about the whole situation because there were several people that were there that night, a couple of them close friends that drove all the way from Abilene to catch my show. When I came in to have breakfast, the food and beverage Director, Rodolfo, came in as I was sitting with a patron who was there that night. Told me to call him ahead next time I come to San Antonio and he would make sure I was taken care of personally. Saturday, December 23 I was on my way to San Antonio and I called the hotel and told them I was on my way that I had instructions from Rodolfo to call. And she said she would relay the message. The message was not received by Rodolfo because Rodolfo no longer worked there and I did not know this. But when I had gotten there, I had apparently met the new food and beverage guy and explained to him what happened last time I was there. The two bartenders that were working that night told me that the bartender got fired over that incident. Didn t have a single issue the rest of the night. More of my friends came and we had a wonderful evening. The next day I called my agent with a good report, told her that everything went well and we had a good crowd. She told me she did not get good news. Apparently the food and beverage manager said that I came in acting like they owed me something, and was soliciting drinks for songs. Which was completely untrue because I had friends there that night that will vouch for my show and how professional I was. I ve never left a venue unprofessional and I ve never acted a fool. The accusations made by your food and beverage Director were completely false, they were disparaging, and completely overexaggerated. And if it s the comment that I made when the show started, it s the same comment I make at every show, and it s a joke to chuckle at.. I ve made that comment there at this venue many times over. we have three rules to this party, before we get started there is rule number one. This is an alcohol free show, meaning I ll take whatever free alcohol that ends up on this barstool. The second rule is to make sure you take care of the people that are taking care of y all, and the most important rule is rule number three. Have fun. I drank two drinks the whole night. And I paid for them. I reached out to at least get my side of the story, and the response? Thank you for the email. However, we have moved on, and our list of upcoming entertainers is complete. Good luck on your future endeavors. All because I defended myself from a false accuser. Thanks a bunch.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №5

Rating: 1

It s Thursday night and they closed 2 hours early. We picked this hotel specifically to check out this bar. Super lame.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №6

Rating: 1

Decided to stay at the Gunter Hotel specifically for this bar. Only open one night of our trip and we were turned away as they closed for the night two hours early.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 1

I used to love coming to this bar, but after tonight,. As a. Couple coming into a bar that has three other guests you might think that you would get at least a smile from the three staff behind the bar. Luckily, the bartender was making a drink for the charming lady, that worked at the hotel, standing behind him, and then totally ignored us as he looked for approval from his obvious superior. I hope both she and he gets to keep their pathetic jobs. So we left sadly no drinks to be had.

Date: a year ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

One of the nicer hotel bars Ive been in. Large selection and reasonable prices.

Date: a year ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

This is a beautiful dark wood bar with a speakeasy vibe. Great vibe for a quiet drink with a client. Superb bartenders and attentive staff.

Date: a year ago

Review №12

Rating: 1

This was my son s experience. Said he asked 1 bartender for a glass of water and was Totally ignored. A couple of people came up for 2 glasses of water and since the bartender got 2 glasses my son asked if he could make it 3. He then said the bartender game him a if looks could kill look, then took a glass and shattered it on the floor. What kind of person, especially an employee does something like that. Vey unprofessional. My son is not confrontational, but I felt I had to say something.

Date: a year ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Great Old Fashioned, very cool presentation

Date: a year ago

Review №14

Rating: 3

By the piano area it is upscale saloon, but the behind the bar could use a refresh. Right now they have cheap lights string up. Not up to my standards for a Sheraton. But my Gun Gimlet was

Date: a year ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Weve been visiting 414 with John and Burt (and Rolando, wherever you are) for about five years now - and I always forget that its a hotel bar. Its the best, most under-appreciated cocktail bar downtown. The service is always good and the prices are reasonable. The food has been hit-and-miss over the years - I cant say Id recommend it - but if were after a cocktail downtown this is nearly always where we end up.

Date: a year ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Rolando and the drinks fab!

Date: a year ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №20

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Super cool place. Great ambiance. Even SMELLS the part. Bartenders know their craft.

Date: a year ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

One of the most unique bars in San Antonio. Absolutely amazing!!! Drinks are great too!!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №24

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Best Long Island Iced Tea I ve ever had. Great vibe.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №28

Rating: 1

OMG! Dont bother, stay away from this place! The dining, and I use the word loosely, is the worst. Poor service, long wait time, and the food was disgusting. We went there for dinner thinking that because it was the Gunter Hotel that the food and service would be great. There were 7 or so dinner items on the menu and once seated, we were told that they had no chicken, which left a burger, salad, or chips and salsa, on the menu! We asked for well-done burger and fries. We got a cold, poorly cooked small burger, wilted lettuce, and burnt chips, all for the bargain price of about $15.00 dollars! It was absolutely outrageous. McDonalds has better and lager burgers! The little girl who said she was the manager was so incompetent. It them 23 minutes to cook another burger for me. Never go to this place, it was horrible! None of the servers wore a mask!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Excellent place to have a drink, chat and have a good time. It is a boat with furniture from the 40s, a good quiet atmosphere.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Now this is my kind of bar. Great vibe, excellent Marg and just an overall nice find. Will certainly be a regular visitor on my San Antonio trips. Got several favs here, and a strong addition.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Great music on Saturday night!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №33

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Smells like grannys closet but the staff and the drinks were great!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №37

Rating: 3

The service was slow. 2 bartenders and it took almost 10-15 min. To get 4 drinks. It was also a bit stuffy inside. They had a box fan to help the air circulate.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Superrrr the place.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Decent place

Date: 3 years ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Unfortunately, the bar is closed because of COVID-19. We got to see the bar as part of Sister Grimms Haunted Bus Tour. This a gorgeous bar and I hope to come back when it is back up and running.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Ghost Tour was lots of fun a d informative

Date: 3 years ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Amazing location, instant warm vibes and a truly unique place. Was closed but got to visit as part of sisters Grimm Ghost Tours and will return if it opens. The layout and feel was something special.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №51

Rating: 4

Nice atmosphere and live music. Could use a larger selection of gin. It would benefit from more wait staff, but I would certainly visit again.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Historic, dark and cozy. Great drinks and friendly bar tender.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №54

Rating: 3

Date: 4 years ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Had a comfortable vibe. Drinks were well made and Used real fruit instead of all artificial flavoring. They had a board that stated there drinks although could have been a tad bit more legible. Quick attentiveness to customers. They Had live music that played popular well known songs and I loved the multiple type choices in seating which included bar seating, seating close to a t.v. and my favorite the half booth tables along the wall. They had a sign clearly posted on wall to direct people to order at bar which is nice for new customers who arent sure. Definitely a nice place to relax and have a drink.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Good meal

Date: 4 years ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №60

Rating: 3

Didn t have the cocktails so can t speak to those but beer was reasonably priced. That said, food is way overpriced. You can easily find comparable food for 10% less a few blocks away on the river walk. Not sure why they price so high. To be clear, menu prices are low but quantity is incredibly small. I had the sliders and they were basically one bite to finish.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Johnny the Bartender was very pleasant and helpful. Great drinks and experience. Awesome place

Date: 4 years ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Very nice and cozy bar, not your typical hotel bar, seems popular with locals, loved their Old Fashioned drinks.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №66

Rating: 1

Date: 4 years ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Great bar...stopped by before the show. Happy hour.. Great prices and food.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №69

Rating: 3

They recently changed their happy hour menu

Date: 4 years ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Bar 414 always delivers their spirits and bar foods thanks to their amazing bartenders!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

This place is great! The ambience is really spectacular. Our bartender was really great, I wish I knew his name but he made me a strawberry basil drink that tasted amazing. I definitely recommend coming here. There was live music and some TVs around the bar that played different things one was old school movies and the big screen was the game. Its a great place to check out when you get a chance.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №72

Rating: 2

The bartender saw us walk in but went and helped a white customer. Then he took his time to come help me (a black customer). Unprofessional.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

What a great spot after a show. They had a after show happy hour so we were able to enjoy that. Great drinks and food will be back!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №74

Rating: 3

Dont order the old fashioned

Date: 4 years ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Great bar at the historic Gunter Hotel (now Sheraton Gunter). Bar tenders know their craft. Its a great place to listen to live music. Great speakeasy vibes. Try their Kentucky Club cocktail. I loved it. And dont forget to go to the hotel lower level. They have a little free museum about the history of the place that is quite interesting.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №77

Rating: 1

Pretty sure the owner put something in my moms drink...

Date: 4 years ago

Review №78

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Came in with the wife for a good whiskey drink. Met Rolando the main bartender. This dude was a magician. It was so fun just watching him make the drinks. He has definitely mastered the art of it. Good conversation as well. Highly recommend if you are looking for a good drink.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №80

Rating: 4

Enjoyed this hotel bar.. great bartenders, fair prices and nice atmosphere.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №81

Rating: 4

SUCH A CHILL SPOT. Smaller than I expected but it never got overly crowed. Feels like a super secret spot without needing the exhausted speakeasy vibe. The music was not a vibe though...I heard a Nickleback song or two?

Date: 5 years ago

Review №82

Rating: 4

Amazing cocktails and a great atmosphere. I would definitely recommend it for a drink.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Super chill place just to have a drink and relax.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №84

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Had a great time and the bar staff was awesome!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

My friends and I were visiting San Antonio and were looking for a nice place to relax and have a drink. This place drew us in immediately with its old fashioned decorum. The bartender, Rolando, was excellent. He was extremely attentive and asked us questions to make sure he was mixing us the drink we wanted.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

The best old fashion in the city.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Great ingredients, great bartenders, great drinks

Date: 5 years ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

My husband and I visited our friends at Gunther Hotel who were staying there for the weekend. While we waited for them at the lobby we were drawn to the jazz music playing at Bar 414. We stayed at Bar 414 enjoying the great live jazz music and cocktails. My favorite drink is the Westside Water. Casablanca movie was playing in the background while we enjoyed our drinks and the sweet live jazz music. Great times on a Saturday night at Bar 414.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Very good place for a drink. Very historically bar yes I would come back.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Hidden gem

Date: 5 years ago

Review №97

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №98

Rating: 3

Only rated down for time to get drinks...if they had one or two more bartenders of the same quality this place would easily be 5 stars. Best dirty martini my wife ever had. Old Fashioned was amazing for the price.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Great happy hour prices! Not only great prices but also excellent drinks and food. Cool old school atmosphere with and an excellent bartender. Would be back any day

Date: 5 years ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №101

Rating: 2

Date: 5 years ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Great little speakeasy feel, best bartenders Ive had in San Antonio

Date: 5 years ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Hands down, best bar we visited while in San Antonio. Also, they have the best bartender in town. Just ask for Rolando and he ll hook you up. One of the best old fashioned s I ve ever had. For the whiskey heads, they have you covered. They carry drams like BLANTON S, Whistle Pig, Basil Hayden, Booker s, and plenty of scotch that s old enough to tell war stories. The bar has a classy and relaxed atmosphere. Sports on tv. They had live music tucked away nicely in the back corner. It s a short 5 minute stroll from the river walk and it is worth it. Be sure to tell Rolando he is Google reviews famous.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №106

Rating: 4

We went here to try to find a quieter bar off the Riverwalk. They have standard drinks that were made well. I was happy they were playing casablanca on the TV in the background. They also have very comfortable couches.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Love it, very cozy. The drinks were perfects. I would definitely come by every time Im back in town

Date: 5 years ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Got helped by Rolando and out experience was outstanding! Great drinks ..great bartender....will definitely be coming back to this place!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Nice bar. Great bar tenders who make nice cocktails. Was quiet when we were there.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Just ask Rolando to make you his very own Cucumber Moscow Mule... holy cow - heaven in your mouth! Watch out - itll tickle your taste buds. Or try the Aviator... the only way gin has ever tasted so delicious. What a cozy, quaint little spot with superb live music (imported from Austin).

Date: 5 years ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Rolando and John are GREAT!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №112

Rating: 3

Taps werent working, but bartenders were nice with good conversation

Date: 5 years ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Greatest place to have a drink downtown San Antonio TX

Date: 5 years ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №115

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №116

Rating: 3

Date: 5 years ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Excellent establishment.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Really beautiful location and great drink selection

Date: 6 years ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Stiff drinks, nice interior, good happy hour (includes food!)

Date: 6 years ago

Review №120

Rating: 3

Date: 6 years ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere friendly bartenders and people , great drinks

Date: 6 years ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Wonderful atmosphere and great local drinks. Ask for the menu. Kevin out bar tender was terrific

Date: 6 years ago

Review №123

Rating: 3

Beautiful original space. HH drinks are very limited but tasty. Bar bites we had were subpar and unoriginal.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №124

Rating: 4

Liked it good drinks and a great singer.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №125

Rating: 2

Nice decor, but the bartenders struggle to understand basic orders.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

The bartenders are fun, the Blues and jazz calming, and they play old movies in the back. We liked it so much we returned the next day.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Solid cocktails that are in a more affordable range. Very cool decor and live music is the reason it s a 5. Drinks are a 4.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №128

Rating: 3

Decor was cool but its really a hotel bar dressed up as a high-end cocktail bar.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Rare find! A very concealed gem in downtown, hands down the best speakeasy style bar in San Antonio with unique handcrafted cocktails and great food. Also picked a Bar 414 - t-shirt with an excellent design for only $20.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Great happy hour and they have Luxardo cherries.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Went on a Friday after work. Service good, music to my liking (Blues, Jazz), and cocktails made right.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

George is knowledgeable about the history and makes one hell of an old fashioned.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Do you want to feel like you are the start of an old Western film? Do you enjoy a good selection of whiskey and wine? This bar is perfect for your needs. Quiet, relaxed atmosphere where you can talk with friends and company. Bartenders are excellent and knowledgeable. Will be visiting again.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

What a cool place that is connected to a hotel.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №135

Rating: 4

Date: 7 years ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

This place is an old speakeasy that retains the feel of one, although now there is a sign on the door on the street entrance. (Main entrance is through Guenter hotel.) The bartenders take mixology seriously, although there seems to be some turnover of late. Its pricey, but not out of range for upscale downtown. Belly up to the bar, or siddle into one of their cozy booths. Personally, though, I like to retreat to the dimly lit upstairs to the leather couches where Casablanca places on a loop.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Cool atmosphere with excellent drinks. No prices on the menu, so expect to pay ten to fifteen dollars per. Very attentive service.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Date: 7 years ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

The bartender RYAN is awesome and he educated me on the different SCOTCHES he recommended !!!!

Date: 7 years ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Date: 7 years ago

Review №141

Rating: 4

Love the low lit bar, playing old blues classics. Drinks are themed toward the great Robert Johnson.

Date: 8 years ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Love this bar. Very old school feel. Fixtures through back to your granddads bar. Bartenders have always been among the best on the Riverwalk. They are able to talk with you to recommend drinks and will modify some to make them perfect for you. Wonderful bar for a group of guys drinking or a date night with the spouse. Amazing bar!!!

Date: 8 years ago

Review №143

Rating: 4

Been here a couple times so score is based on the bartenders. One out of three bartenders are good. Jacob is the real deal and ambiance is legit.

Date: 8 years ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Date: 9 years ago