Grinners Daiquiri Bar

Traveled to San Angelo a few weeks ago for a BBQ competition. Arrived in town late Friday night and headed downtown looking for a drink after the long drive from the Dallas Metroplex. Grinners was the first place we noticed, walked and and was pleasantly surprised to find an upscale, contemporary lounge in a small town.  Service was great, energetic atmosphere and drinks were spot on. Tried the frozen  Jack n Coke, really good(on the rocks my fav). Went to the Texas Independence BBQ competition on Saturday, good times. Headed back to Grinners that night. Same great experience and the place was packed.

Decided to visit this place on New Years eve. Big mistake. It cost $15 for me and my wife to get in the door. This was not no surprise as most bars were changing a cover to get inside. The difference is that usually the money goes to get you something. Usually a band, champagne at the countdown and party favors. The DJ they hired seemed to have trouble with his equipment half the night. The videos they were playing were the best of the worst. I saw videos from milli vanilli, color me badd, and bel biv devoe. Really? I was really shocked the owner didn't spring for plastic cups and champagne for the countdown. Perhaps they should change the name of this bar to Greedy's Daiquiri Bar? $15 to get in for the opportunity to pay $7 for frozen jack n coke. I didn't taste any jack though. I guess I was the one getting jacked. Next year I will be spending my money elsewhere.

This is a great little bar to go to after work. My girlfriend and i have been here once and the service we got from the bartender was the best. This is a great place to go to to unwind and knock a few back before a great night on the town.