Bar 601

Review №1

Rating: 1

Ordered 3 appetizer food, and it took 20 to 25 mins. The food sat out, and it was lukewarm, I never got a small plate or silverware. I ordered a mango mojito, and it was water no flavor. The pomegranate mojito was great even when the bartender didnt crush the mint. The place was hot when it started to get busy, it got worse. Then, when it got busy, the service got worse, and the drinks went down. The uniform is not consistent. It was a one and done. Save your money .

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №2

Rating: 2

Very disappointing when youre asked to leave after walking in the hot sun and only wanting a refreshing beverage. They said the policy was 21+ only. Ive been a recurring customer for years, with my son, not once had Ive been refused service The server was kind enough to give us water. Thanks

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

We wanted to give a big shoutout to Erica! She treated my family and I better than anywhere we ve ever experienced. We re traveling from KC and wanted to find a cool bar so we ended up here. She went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience! I work in retail and I feel like I can easily spot someone who genuinely cares about what they do and the people they serve and she embodied that 10 fold. Thank you Erica! When we come back we hope she ll be here!

Date: a month ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

It has a great view

Date: 2 months ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

They truly hired the kindest and friendliest staff! Our waitress was spot on with recommendations and she was very friendly and polite, she made sure we were all having a great time and we absolutely did! The cucumber martini was delicious and I highly recommend it. The view from the bar is spectacular, the dinner tables do rotate so your view does change, it s spectacular.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 3

We went here since we were visiting the observation deck. We ordered 2 drinks and a dessert. The drinks were mediocre. The dessert ( with warning) took 30 mins to get. The time was probably longer than that but it was very good once we got it. In my opinion it is strictly for the view and now the service. We did not see our waitress often, even when out of water. The wait to get on the elevator also took a VERY long time even though the ride is about a min. I would not recommend this place based off of service but would recommend based off of the view.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

My visit to Bar 601 at the Tower in San Antonio was a beautiful experience. The drinks were crafted to perfection, each one better than the last. The atmosphere was vibrant yet relaxed, making it a perfect spot to unwind. What truly set this place apart was the view of the entire city. Watching the cityscape from such a height was an unforgettable experience. If youre looking for great drinks, a fantastic atmosphere, and an unparalleled view of San Antonio, Bar 601 is the place to be.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Crab Cakes were amazing, drinks were strong and Joshua was a great server

Date: 3 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 1

Came for Happy Hour but were told by the two bartenders that Good Friday was a holiday so no Happy Hour (we were not the only customers who asked about it). Paid $35.00 for two drinks with tip. No interaction at all from bartenders and we were seated at the bar. Very disappointing.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 4

Visited during happy hour on a Monday and the view was worth it. Happy hour was decently priced but the food was okay. I would stay away from the Spinach Artichoke dip, more like a Spinach dip.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Excellent view. Great view.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 2

Serving you a bottle of beer by scratching off the year from to consume before is this reasonable?

Date: 8 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

The happy hour was so cool. Such a great atmosphere. The views were amazing, we saw the sunset and then beautiful city lights. The drinks & food were reasonably priced and delicious. We tried the firecracker shrimp which was amazing, the lettuce wraps & sliders which we liked.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Fantastic views of San Antonio. Definitely worth a visit to watch the sunset / night lights. You can take the elevator and go straight to the bar; no need to pay for tickets Food

Date: a year ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Great view!

Date: a year ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №24

Rating: 4

The bar is the hidden gem. You can get a great view of downtown for the price of a drink vs. the $$$ to get to the observation deck. Draft beer selection is limited but leaning towards the refreshing lower alcohol taps.

Date: a year ago

Review №25

Rating: 4

You want to love it, but its hard. Menu is always out of something, service aint fast, and the prices are ouch. Views are great, venue is great, folks are generally very nice. Sliders, when you can get them, are amazing.

Date: a year ago

Review №26

Rating: 1

The up keeping needs improvement. I had a party of 3 and as soon as we sat down a smell of urine was coming from the rug. We ALL could smell it. For the price of drinks and food you would think they would try to maintain the place smelling clean. Also the staff uniforms were giving Applebees vibes. Definitely should insure that staff looks presentable. The prices and the environment just didn t add up. The view was nice and service was good.

Date: a year ago

Review №27

Rating: 4

You cant get in with kids.

Date: a year ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Amazing..

Date: a year ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

The view was amazing. The drinks were on point, and the food was decent. kJ, the server, was outstanding. I ll be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Love this place. Always a good stop on a downtown trip. You do not need a reservation for the lounge. Find the right entrance and enjoy a beverage and a great view of SA.

Date: a year ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

The ultimate margarita was good, great atmosphere and the bar tender was great also

Date: a year ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Great ambiance and the lettuce wrap was a good selection . And I had a mango mojito awesome

Date: a year ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Love the atmosphere. Drinks are great. Beautiful view.

Date: a year ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Fun spot! Go to the bar upstairs for happy hour - great drinks and appetizers.

Date: a year ago

Review №37

Rating: 1

Awesome view. Horrible service. Took 3.5 hours for a meal. And the filet mignon came out cold. The Manager would not reduce the bill. The General Manager never returned my call or email. Fascinating.

Date: a year ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Went for Happy Hour. The views were amazing and the Happy Hour prices were reasonable. We got our 1st order pretty quick, but the 2nd order took over an hour. Lets just say we were not impressed. Chef Giovanni came to our table to explained what happened. We appreciated the apology. He also came back with a delicious dessert plate We decided to just eat a few bites and take it home....But NOPE! We ate ALL of them because they were so good. Will definitely come back the next time we are in San Antonio!

Date: a year ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Views views views

Date: a year ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Great views from this elevated bar. Nonwait to enter or to return to the ground. Prices were reasonable for the location. Good food and service

Date: a year ago

Review №41

Rating: 2

Tacos and Sliders were average to below average Drinks were average Service below average Carpet stank off the charts

Date: a year ago

Review №42

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Great place. Incredible drinks. Zach and KJ were absolutely phenomenal bartenders. We came for one drink, stayed for 3hrs. Will be back when we are in town next time.

Date: a year ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

They made me a dirty Shirley and it was really good!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Happy Hour, go early. Can get busy later on.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №46

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Moscato sangria at happy hour! SO good! Service was awesome, as was the atmosphere!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №49

Rating: 1

They should not have the age at 21 and up if they are selling food and thats the only cheap option in the tower of americas. Im 18 and would have liked to try some of the food and dessert they offer at bar 601. I couldnt even sit up there with my family while they enjoy drinks. And they didnt mention anything when buying the tickets for tower of americas. The view was great though.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Come by and enjoy cocktails on happy hour high in the sky Mon-Friday 4:30-7 !!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Its been a few years, but I finally made out to Tower of Americas Bar 601 for Happy Hour. I have to say that I was totally impressed. The fish tacos were off the charts. Made the traditional way with mahi-mahi and corn tortillas. The taste was phenomenal, especially for $7. The lettuce wraps were super tasty and plentiful $5. Not on the Happy Hour was the lobster bisque, but I just couldnt resist. Couple of glasses of wine to wash it all down. Highly recommend Bar 601 for a great relaxing Happy Hour!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

This is my Happy Place. I go as much as possible, at least every two weeks. The staff is awesome. The Food, Drinks and views are amazing.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №54

Rating: 3

Group of five on April 26. The view is great but service was horrible. Food was good but cold. Was there for happy hour and it wasn t crowded - walked in and had a choice of tables. Service was slow, horrible, and very unfriendly. Our server obviously didn t want to be there and she forgot one drink and offered no apology. Food was cold and came out before our drinks. Then waters, which we asked for right away came out after the food and drinks. Had to ask for silverware. Tired of waiting for straws for our drinks I went to the bar and got them.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №55

Rating: 4

We went during Happy Hour. PRO TIP - THAT IS THE TIME TO GO! Our appetizers were half off. We realized you can pay to go to the observation deck or you can go to the bar for free and spend your money there instead! Our food was good and we received good service too. We loved the view from the top. It was fun to look out and see all the places we visited the day before.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

LUV LUV LUV this place. The view and the staff

Date: 2 years ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Great food and great staff

Date: 2 years ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Beautiful view, great wait staff, food was incredible. Had no complaints about the elevator wait time at the end of our time here.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Great bar with excellent views in San Antonio. Come between 4:30 and 7:00 for happy hour which has some decent prices and good drinks and bites. Service is incredible and the views are even better. This place is worth it. Also great tip - you get almost the same view as from the observation deck but without having to pay any entrance fee to go up.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Great food great views

Date: 2 years ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Good drinks. Fun view of the city.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №66

Rating: 4

Great view, the elevator took 25 mins to get back down

Date: 2 years ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Great drinks and great view! Expect a price that reflects that tho. Amazing experience

Date: 2 years ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Angelique, was great! I was dining with my sons in the bar area and she quikly made some adjustments for us. She pulled together tables so wed be comfortable and mixed their tea at the bar to accommodate their sweet tea request . She was friendly & fast! Thanks again the Filet Miegon was amazing !

Date: 3 years ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Wonderful view. Had a pomegranate mojito, and some wine. Ate at the bar. Our bartender took care of us.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Great view, excellent service, nice atmosphere, good drinks.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №76

Rating: 1

Do not waste your money. I ordered a drink and on my first sip, I felt something sharp, there was a piece of glass on my mojito! The manager replaced it. Food was just ok, salad was not fresh. Service was absolutely horrible. A lot of other guests complaining. First time of my life I did not leave a tip!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Great happy hour menu. Parking is tough and pricey but LOVE this place when you can make it out for a happy hour. Great views. Great drinks and wonderful atmosphere.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

We always get the best service and the atmosphere is friendly and AWESOME!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №79

Rating: 4

I went for happy hour the drinks were amazing, food was surprisingly good and the staff were informative

Date: 3 years ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Had a very nice happy hour experience. Drinks were well priced and there was a large menu available. Come early as this place is slightly hard to get into.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №81

Rating: 4

The lobster pieces were a bit small, like diced to small and a bit bland. The Cucumber + Honey was delicious however.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Great place to drink a beer with an incredible view.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №84

Rating: 4

Solid option for happy hour. The truffle fries were a favorite.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №86

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №87

Rating: 4

Gets quite crowded at times; can be hard to get a table. Drinks are more expensive than other places; youre paying for the view/atmosphere. Quite neat, and the views are second to none for the area. Staff is helpful and friendly.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №88

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Fabulous! If we lived here we would visit often! Sunsets are breathtaking!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Great views and great drinks.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

This is one of my favorite places to visit in San Antonio. The food, drinks & atmosphere/ views are impeccable! Thank you for so many years of great service Angelle.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №93

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Its a really great place to come to on a Sunday evening its a really great atmosphere. The view is absolutely phenomenal, and especially when the suns starts to set in the evening. Really good appetizers. I ordered the calamari, coconut shrimp along with the prime rib sliders and they were tasty. They have also really good drinks also. All in all my experience was excellent I cant really complain. I would definitely recommend this venue.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Beautiful views, terrific happy hour and wonderful staff.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Great place to have a drink and see the skyline! Skip the line and cost of the observation deck. Have a cold drink and see the same skyline!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №98

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Awesome during happy hour. Great food and prices. Great company. Recommend.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №100

Rating: 4

Great view. Good happy hour options!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №101

Rating: 3

Fantastic views but 30 minutes to get an elevator down and the staff doesnt help

Date: 5 years ago

Review №102

Rating: 4

I enjoyed myself had a great time a little pricey but on all its worth it had a really good time good service good people I recommend this place

Date: 5 years ago

Review №103

Rating: 4

Cheesy. Touristy. Pricey (perhaps). Yes. All that. But overall, fun. And what views! Cant beat the views anywhere else in town. Been here several times. Each time it just gets better. Theyve changed their cocktail menu recently and its pretty exciting. Our last outing, we had a group of friends from ATX that never been. We took them up and they loved it. We were pleasantly surprised with their fresh cocktail menu . We had several that were pretty stiff, but tasty drinks. We were mostly impressed by their Cocktails for Two. They bring out this canteen looking container and filled it with fruits and aromatics followed by several spirits which they them proceed to mix. Once mixed, the set 3 shot glasses in front of each person, each glass with its own distinct flavor. They then present 3 low ball glasses to each person and start to pour the concoction into each glass. Finally, the shot glass is emptied into each low ball to make your drinks. These cocktails were outstanding!!! Even after all 6 cocktails are poured, you still have alcohol left to continue to make some more. Definitely go check it out. And ask for the Cocktails for Two. You wont regret it. The only drawback is the parking. If you dont want to dish out the cash for premium parking, your options are to park all the way in China and walk back.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №105

Rating: 3

Loved the food, great service. Beautiful view. But the air conditioning didnt come on until 6 pm. It was hot and uncomfortable before that. Did not buy many drinks because we were so hot. Stuck with water to cool down.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Great view

Date: 5 years ago

Review №109

Rating: 4

Thought the reviews were pretty much dead on. Didn t expect the worlds greatest drinks or service, and the prices were not cheap, but the view and the sunset were phenomenal . Unfortunately the bar does not turn.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №111

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Great bar.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Happy is a must! It is packed but it is worthe getting there early.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №116

Rating: 4

They are often out of the beers on their menu. Also, happy hour doesnt apply on Columbus Day....

Date: 5 years ago

Review №117

Rating: 1

Date: 5 years ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Awesome place , food fantastic!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

What a view half price appetizers during happy hour is a great deal

Date: 6 years ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Fun happy hour with decent views of the city.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №122

Rating: 1

1st and last time i will ever eat there. I asked 4water, it took 15min to get it. I asked for a cheeseburger well done n fries, my burger was medium rare n fries were cold. They gave me a free meal next time, but y should I???? Its not worth it 4me.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №124

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №125

Rating: 4

Always fun up there. Happy Hour is the best open secret in San Antonio - free ride to up to the bar, cheap cocktails and beer and apps, and the best view in the city.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №126

Rating: 3

Not that impressed for a bar that is a center attraction of the city. The wine list is lacking with only a few wines per grape type. The waitress wasn t aware of the drink characters.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №127

Rating: 4

Date: 7 years ago

Review №128

Rating: 4

Great staff, accommodating for the 5 guests that were in my party. Awesome view of San Antonio...our waitress Kelly was great! Drinks were fair $$ for the atmosphere.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

A refreshing break after the tower observation deck. Still has great views and a nice cocktail menu.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №130

Rating: 4

Great views. Really great atmosphere

Date: 7 years ago

Review №131

Rating: 1

joyceslunch

Date: 7 years ago

Review №132

Rating: 1

we waited for 30 minutes after sitting and ordering and never got our drinks. The waitress made no effort to apologize for our wait or be polite.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №133

Rating: 4

Small bar, incredible view.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №134

Rating: 4

Solid option for drinks even if its coffee. Check out a view of the town and catch a glimpse of the Alamo.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №135

Rating: 4

Good bar, but slightly over hyped, once getting to the top of the tower, alot of the food is very expensive, and slightly could be better for the price and experience, but a great must stop bar for people who want to experience it!

Date: 7 years ago

Review №136

Rating: 4

Date: 7 years ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Great class! Tough work out!

Date: 8 years ago

Review №138

Rating: 2

Not worth the time or cost it takes

Date: 8 years ago

Review №139

Rating: 1

Heard happy hour was best in town...should also mention the worst service in town. Not staffed with enough servers to handle the crowd. Sat for over an hour before deciding to eat apps elsewhere. The elevator ride up was the best part.

Date: 8 years ago

Review №140

Rating: 4

Good food and gorgeous view, but the food takes forever to come out. It took 40 minutes to get just an appetizer. ended up spending an hour and a half for two cocktails and an appetizer.

Date: 9 years ago

Review №141

Rating: 4

Date: 9 years ago