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Purgatory

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Many visitors praise Purgatory for its fun atmosphere, good drinks, and friendly bartenders, with some highlighting the entertainment and food. However, a recurring complaint is about rude or incompetent staff, with some reviewers noting a lack of appeal to a new crowd and a need for updating.

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Address
1010 North Main Avenue, San Antonio
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Phone
+1 210-455-0413

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About this place Purgatory

Purgatory is a gay bar at 1010 North Main Avenue in Tobin Hill, sitting right on the Main Strip. Locals call this stretch San Antonio’s gay bar cluster, positioned just north of downtown. The room is clean and the bartenders are friendly. It’s a neighborhood spot that doesn’t try to be anything else. Hours are daily from 14:00 to 02:00. You can grab an afternoon drink or stay until Texas closing time. Other gay bars are within walking distance on North Main, so moving between them is easy. Bring ID; they check at the door.

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Opening Hours

Closed
Monday 14:00-02:00
Tuesday 14:00-02:00
Wednesday 14:00-02:00
Thursday 14:00-02:00
Friday 14:00-02:00
Saturday 14:00-02:00
Sunday 14:00-02:00

Features

Gay LGBTQ+ Drag shows Casual Dancing Area Outdoor Patio Mixed LGBTQ+ Dance Outdoor terrace No dress code

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4.0
★★★★★
88 reviews

Based on 88 Google reviews.

Nick Crockett
Nick Crockett Jun 2026
★★★★★
Close2Home Residents
Close2Home Residents May 2026
★★★★★

My sister and my cousin came out. My aunt died tonight and we had an amazing time we were able to forget about all of our problems. The staff was fantastic. The dancers are amazing. The front people that’s at the door are fabulous. Come out guys have a great time..

Magda Rodriguez
Magda Rodriguez May 2026
★★★★★

Bartender Fabela always on his game and always a vibe 🥰

Martin Gracia
Martin Gracia May 2026
★★★★★

Love!

Adrian Diaz
Adrian Diaz May 2026
★★★★★

The whole staff is all around friendly and always welcome with open arms

Chris Creswell
Chris Creswell May 2026
★★★★★

Great people great staff

Candace Rodriguez
Candace Rodriguez May 2026
★★★★★

Blew me out the water with the karaoke!!!!

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Last updated on 3 November 2026

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