Revolution Room
8123 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209; Tel. 210.320.4567
Puff on a hookah, shake your moneymaker, shoot some pool. This slightly schizophrenic, ultra modern bar excels in versatility. Check out the live music up front and the djs at the Blue Bar in back. Across from perennial summer favorite Rebar (same owners), Revolution is a new classic with the twentysomething demo. The Broadway location is strategic: the crowd is a mix of local college kids, military members and some young professionals. If you don't find what you're looking for, head next door to Karma or Hangar. Revolution's unofficial slogan "Always a party, never a cover" captures its essence perfectly.

Rosario's Restaurant
910 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX 78205; Tel. 210.223.1806
Rosario's makes up one of the several great Latin music venues in San Antonio. The large, bulbous bar protrudes out into the restaurant, cutting the dining area apart from the dancing area. The weekends are always full of live music, like the notable salsa band Orchestra Predilecta that performs on Friday nights. The Mexican food is killer, and the margaritas give you plenty of fuel to keep moving. Rosario's is packed on First Friday's, but is well worth the wait and the crowd. Even better, there's no cover charge.

Ruta Maya Riverwalk
107 E. Martin St., San Antonio, TX; Tel. 223.MAYA
Live music venue that attracts college kids and devoted audiophiles because of the great sound, smoke filters and drink specials. Listen to local up and comers like Girl in a Coma while tipping back one of 35 kinds of beer, a glass of wine or a scotch selection. 21 and up only, cover charge varies.