Brass Monkey

First time here, 0 stars, NEVER GOING BACK. Got kicked out for absolutely no reason. I think this is the first time I’ve been racially profiled in my own city. Was having a good time, dancing to music then we go for more drinks at the bar when out of no where the security kicks both me and my partner out right after we buy our drinks? We speak mostly Spanish, and that’s the only reason I can think of why we would be treated differently. Never going back, don’t recommend at all.

I really love the bartenders here, but the rules are too strict and unclear. I am all for a dress code! Just when it is clearly outlined, I can’t wear my necklace some nights and get told to tuck it in. My friend was told she can’t bring in her birth control, they don’t allow neck tattoos. It would make sense… if they were consistent with their rules not only between nights, but between people. Although I love the servers, they are also not transparent with the $10 minimum, especially on nights with drink specials where drinks are $2-$4.

Worst bar on the strip. People were clearly more intoxicated and I was asked to leave. I feel discriminated against. I cannot say why they kicked me out, but there were others in the establishment more intoxicated than me. No bar should kick a person out who for one intends to Uber home, but is still sober. There was definitely ulterior motives, and of you intend to go, I seriously suggest any of the other bars on st marys. The bouncers harassed people all night and didn't let the crowd truly feel comfortable with themselves. Maybe I sound like a boomer, but I cannot be silent about how terrible this place is.

Brass has my vote for worst bar in San Antonio. Went to emo night Wednesday. For starters, they didn't let me bring in my medicine case with me. I'm a transplant patient and don't go anywhere without my meds. I have traveled internationally and all over the country with this med case for the last ten years. Never once have I not been allowed to take it anywhere. When I told the guard I didn't have a car downtown I could go put it in, he told me I needed to find a bush to hide it in. Seriously!?? As I was with a group of 7 people, I spent the extra ten minutes finding a bush on St. Mary's and then worrying if someone would find and take it. This is just to get in. Once in, I experienced what it must be like to go to a bar in a police state. We counted 6 guards around the empty dance floor looking on with grim expressions and arms crossed. Not a welcoming environment to say the least. To get a drink they had to hold both my credit card and DL, and I was then only allowed to get my drinks from this single bartender. Another rule I've never seen. When a friend and I lined up to get a drink from her bartender, we were talking and the line moved forward without us noticing for a moment, no one was behind us, but a guard stepped up and told us we needed to move forward or move along. I've never felt less welcome in an establishment in my life. I get they want security as many people have been hurt there, (one more reason not to go), but I think people should just find another bar. Another reviewer said this place 'had such a vibe'. The vibe I got was 'inmate somehow allowed one supervised night out.'

I don't get why there are so many bad reviews -- this is honestly the only spot in San Antonio worth pulling up to if you're going out. There's no just standing around or awkwardly staring at people here -- everyone is dancing, jumping, and actually having fun. My drink of choice is an Adios MF and they are great here. I've been here at least once on every day of the week they're open, and it's always a blast. New Year's Eve is always insane, Fridays and Saturdays have the best music for dancing, and Emo Wednesdays? Always amazing. Apparently, they do ask people to cover up neck or face tattoos, except on Emo Wednesdays and Thursdays, which might explain why my friends and I have never had any issues getting in. Either way, this place is a total vibe -- ignore the negative reviews and just go have a good time.

Looked like a cool place and actually appreciated the detailed security until they were letting certain people with face and neck tattoos in but not me. I don’t see anything on the website about a tattoo policy so I find it weird that the owner of the establishment allows their door guys to pick and choose who gets in based on looks. I know it’s not a face and neck tattoo thing we watched 3 others with the same amount as me go in after I was turned away. Maybe more training on how to follow the dress code without being discriminatory.

My friend likes this place because of one bartender shes cool with, unfortunately that bartenders right next to their "bathroom/section" lol idk what its supposed to be but they try and sell it to be like a section ANYWAYS. There was a bald bouncer that kept putting his hands on people to get the to be in a line they already were in, when I saw this I moved where he was directing people he still grabbed both of my shoulders to try and turn me. Saying "you need to get in line" I was clearly in line so I told him I was and threatened to kick me out w "you really wanna have a conversation w me" then you realize hes bald and short and there's no helping that complex in security.