Faust Tavern

This moody bar is the perfect stop on the Saint Mary's strip. Quietly tucked away in a side street, if you don't know it's there you may just miss it. The drinks are cheap and quickly served. They even offer bar bites if you're getting the munchies. If you like rock n' roll, this is your place.

Best metal bar in town, hands down, and I don't claim that lightly as I am a born & raised San Antonian who LOVES metal music. This is the best place to come for cheap drinks and a chance to hear a local or traveling (or combo of both!) band you may not have heard of. There is plenty of seating outside to have a group of 6-8 people sit down and hang with you. As this place gets packed throughout the evening, it might be standing room only, especially if a band is playing inside. Girls with heels? Beware as there is cobblestone up and down the walkway into the bar (inside). You don't want to get your heels stuck, so just wear some Chucks or Vans when you come here. It's a chill space and lots of cool people around to chat with.They sell pizza and it slams! There is a small order window for Ghost Town Pizza which make personal pizzas within 10-15 minutes. I highly recommend grabbing a slice or after grabbing a beer + shot combo for $7. If you are brave you should ask them to add some Ghost sauce on your slice(s) or pizza. Parking is in the neighborhood that surrounds Faust so be sure to come early and don't block no one's driveway, guey!

It's definitely a dive bar and if you're looking for a dark weird vibe then this is probably your place. But watch out because the bartenders just might quadruple the tip you leave on your card after providing minimal service.Won't be going back

All pics of food an menu from years prior are inaccurate. They are now partnered with Ghost Town Pizza only. BUT the pizza was absolutely phenomenal. Check insta for the menu. When you order a gluten-free, vegan cheese pizza at a bar..... you're ready to accept the bare minimum. But I have to say it was the most delicious pizza I've had in ages. And my regular-pizza-eating bf agreed.... Vegan cheese made ricotta style in house?!?! Would literally return for the pizza alone. All in all, a very fun little metal dive. Tiny indoors area and larger covered patio with mostly picnic bench seating and great classic metal playing. insanely reasonably priced drinks (2 for $12). Will return!!

Came here on a Friday night. Wasn't the vibe my friends and I were looking for, but I was able to get a $5 cucumber margarita that was out-of-this-world delicious. It was super packed all around the place, but we were able to grab a seat at a small table inside and sit for a bit before continuing our bar hopping.Very hipster, very laid back, but awesome drink specials with friendly bartenders and cozy interior. I'll most likely make a pit stop here every time I go down to the strip. I liked it a lot!

There are two important takeaways from my trip to San Antonio.#1 Alcohol is cheap everywhere you go in this town. #2 Many people here do not know what vegan is. What it means. Or how to pronounce it.So the fact that we were able to find straight up vegan food at a bar that served Texas-sized drinks for cheap is mind boggling to me. The outside of this place looks like Patrick Swayze should be standing in the doorway with cutoff sleeves. The inside looks like an episode of True Blood.I loved it.My cucumber margarita was giant and delicious with a spicy salted rim and was so cheap that I actually thought the bartender made a mistake when she told me the price. Awesome. We ordered our vegan eats at a tiny window outside. A short time later we picked up the Cajun spiced seitan, rice, beans and slaw and sat at the bar happily munching as we marvelled at our drinks and the interesting punk music that filled the small bar. If you are a vegan and for some reason happen to be in San Antonio this place is a must. Definitely recommended.

Faust is scary in a good way. It has a demonic theme with lots of spooky kitchy decor, and metal is constantly playing. If you're not into those things, I'd stay away. If you're into those things (or at least amused enough to tolerate them while you drink), you should go!A couple of things have changed in the last year or so. The *excellent* southern style food is no longer there. Now, it's just a place to get cheap cocktails and other inexpensive drinks. Also, the drink prices have gone up a little. The $5 cocktails are now $7 cocktails, but they're still really nicely done. No fancy glasses, of course.Even though the music and vibe are spooky, the people tend to be less creepy than at your average bar. People aren't really there to hit on strangers or make a scene. Everyone's laid back. The only weird variable is what will be playing on the TV when you come into the bar area. Sometimes it's been goofy cartoons that look hilarious while playing alongside metal. Sometimes it's been a gory horror film that I really didn't need to see. (For real, Faust, I know it's a metal bar, but I think that we could stand to dial down the violence these days.) That's only been on a random weeknight when few people are there though. I'm just warning you in case you scare easily!One of my favorite things about Faust is that you can go around to the back of the building, where a row of tables are set up next to twinkling lights. It's (dare I say?) rather romantic.

Looking for a chill late night drink this is the spot! Came in for a night cap and was not disappointed, super creative drinks wish I could try them all and a couple years back I probably would have. The bartender was very welcoming and I loved the ambience.

Nice variety of drinks with good prices, $4 shots and $5 cocktails. Atmosphere is fun if you're into punk, grunge, or metal. Great venue as well, and a friendly staff!

Very cool vibe. VERY cheap drinks; got a shot and vodka redbull for $7 on a Saturday night. Defs recommend if you are looking for a chill bar to start the night at