The Vault Bar / Saké Bistro & Bar

Refused to play Ke$ha and not nice to girls.

I was just strolling The Square by myself when I saw The Vault and decided to come in and scope the place out. Service was ok. Music was great! The main reason I came in alone was to listen to the music and have drinks, but it’s DEFINITELY a place to go to with friends. The reason I didn’t give 5 stars was because 1, the buss boy or whatever he was, spilled a shot glass right next to my arm at the bar and didn't even pick it up until I did, and I had to clean up HIS mess. 2, I believe I was overcharged when I purchased a pitcher of liquor (pic below). They should've been $6, but I was charged $10.82. When I gave the bartender $11 in cash, I should've gotten back change, BUT THEY KEPT IT! GHETTO! 3, when it was closing time, I was waiting to use the restroom because there was a drunk girl vomiting in there, and once I finally got to use it, the bar was closed and the Vault staff were obnoxiously banging on all the doors yelling "bar's closed!!!", as if anyone didn't know that... so after rushing myself, I came out and saw all the men just surrounding the restroom waiting for me to leave. One of the bouncers or whatever, was drunk and obnoxiously told me "noOoO" when I asked about exiting through the door by the bathrooms (emergency exit). Lastly, maybe it was because I came alone, but the atmosphere wasn't too welcoming, especially as douchebags and their chicks kept rolling in, bumping into me, and the staff being buddy buddy with some customers. Maybe it was because The Square was dead since it's winter break, but the vibes were OFF. The only thing I liked was the DJ's remixes. Drinks were aight. I've been to many venues and clubs that beat this place in all categories, and they're not in San Marcos. Other than that, I will not be returning to The Vault.

This doubled as a bank, as seen in the (1972) Steve McQueen movie, "The Getaway."

Make sure your bouncers are sober the next time they’re working. Drew is definitely a TERRIBLE bouncer who is not responsible for themselves, let alone people attending a bar. They make me feel unsafe and uncomfortable.

Racist against immigrants.

The bartender TOLD me and my friends to get off the dance floor so she could make a TikTok video with her friends. She said they were having a “moment” together and apparently us paying customers were ruining it for her. The guy at the door was so busy talking to friends that kids were slipping in behind him without getting ID’d. The floor was so sticky that I walked out of my flip flops twice. I was there for 10 minutes. Never again. This place is run by actual children.

Gone down hill. Dj needs new music and sake bombs are just a shot of 12% wine and monster. Don't recommend