The Friendly Spot

This is a fun spot to hang out & watch some sports games. The menu isn't huge but plenty of drink selections available. Its not a classy place, just a chill hang out spot. The workers were very nice and prices are fair. This is an outdoor place so dress accordingly for the weather.

I have not been here in years! It is still the same! I love it!Not much to say: Come by, get a good draft beer and Chill-the-F-UP!!!1) Beer is fresh. You will fine one you like.2) Food is available and good... don't forget where you are at ... don't expect 5-Star cuisine.3) Staff is friendly and very accommodating.4) They take cards and cash. Overall, love the place.Come by and stop for a beverage... you have earned it and deserve it! Cheers!

While the parking situation is less than ideal (street parking), I really enjoyed watching the UT football game on their big screen.

If you're looking for a super casual place a bunch of friends can meet up, look no further! A huge amount of beer on tap - something for everyone! Even a playground for the kids- there are trees but us tx ever cool??

Solid 3.5 stars for a great place with great brews.Outdoor hangout spots that kid friendly. They have beers on tap and beers in a can. During the winter (it's SA in December so, take that for what its worth), we picked this spot to get two families together. It is very easy to find, and during this the middle of the week with the smaller Bowl games getting some action, there is plenty of street parking nearby.The staff is friendly. The 'Spot wasn't manned only enough to serve the few folks that were there. What does that mean? For today, they asked for a lot of patience as they were balancing food orders in the back and one or two folks at the bar. As the temperature dropped we had to go for some sweaters and blankets in the car. It wasn't that cold, but heat lamps did not have gas in the tanks... so, they weren't available. We asked once, but they never came back...We tried some of their food. We tried the egg rolls. Let me say the effort was there... the food was warm, but the sauce was better than the egg rolls. I wasn't too impressed. So, I might pass on these.I ordered some boneless wings, which weren't too bad, but they were not anything to write home about. The Friendly Friend Chicken sammie was good. The Friendly burger was okay. All in all the best thing about the bar was the brews (or mixed drinks), not the food. That aside, it's a fine place to watch some football, basketball or other choice of sports on the big screen. A nice place to hang out and drink some beer... I might wait until it starts to warm up to get to this place. It is family friendly and dog friendly. It's a good 'Spot, but tonight wasn't their best night.I would try it out again.

It was okay. If you have kids and visit during the day, this may not be the best option. Looks like a fun drinking spot in the evenings. We went in the middle of the day on a Saturday. There is zero shade. They have umbrellas at each table, but you are still getting straight sun rays. You will sit in your sweat. They do have a small play area but it's all dirt and loose gravel so if your kids happen to be in sandals which mine where, they will end up filthy. We ordered burgers, they were so overcooked and dry, they do not come with any lettuce tomatoes or pickles, literally just the bun and patty, for $15 which is crazy. We didn't have the best time at all. But again, if your single or without kids and come in the evening I'm sure it's a great time

Coming from New England, I am so jealous of all of the unique outdoor set ups and spaces. The Friendly Spot is a family-oriented, open-air bar. There are almost two different areas. In the front there is a huge theater screen and a playground right across. The bar is in the middle of both and divides that front portion from the back. The back area has more outdoor seating and a really cool converted garage with tables and plenty of TVs to watch the games. There is another bar there as well with an impressive line of taps on the wall.It did look like they served food, but we were there just for the drinks. Glad to have stopped to soak in the great jovial vibe and watch the last quarter of the game. Great twist on the sports bar!

Great spot in Southtown to catch a game. It's great for families and there is a play area that will keep the kids busy for a while! Further back is a covered area with plenty of fans.

Nestled in the heart of Southtown San Antonio, The Friendly Spot beckons with its inviting outdoor patio and relaxed atmosphere. It's the perfect spot to unwind with friends over a few drinks on a balmy evening. The vibe is casual and welcoming, with string lights casting a warm glow as laughter fills the air. Whether you're craving a cold beer, a refreshing cocktail, or a glass of wine, The Friendly Spot has something to quench every thirst. With its laid-back charm and prime location, it's no wonder locals and visitors alike flock to this beloved neighborhood gem for a memorable night out.

5/5 stars for being awesome at the concept it set out to be: fun casual family friendly outdoor bar and room-to-roam and play concept with great beer selection and enough decent food to feed the beer-enjoying masses.Service was super friendly and generally awesome. Layout worked both for the kids having fun and me getting to watch the World Series on a giant projector screen, free of cover. Food is simple and not fancy, but it goes with the vibe and casual everything that this place is. It's like an eclectic white trash family friendly kind of cool that I wish was walking distance to the house. Heck yes.