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.
Price per person
$10–20
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
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.
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
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.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
I’ve been to Sake/The Vault multiple times. I’ve never had any issues in Sake. Usually always go there and have a great time. Last night I came in with my friend. Both of our IDs were accepted and we were let in. He wasn’t even going to have a drink, it was me. As we were waiting for drinks and were the ONLY TWO PEOPLE in Sake, the door guy comes up to my friend and tells him that he needs to leave because they don’t accept neck tattoos?? He has a tattoo of a lotus flower. I was sure this was a joke. I asked multiple times over and over if that was a joke. Judging a book by its cover like that? Not cool. It’s 2022. Everyone has tattoos. The good experiences I have had here have been completely voided because of management wanting to discriminate people for how they look. Absolutely disgusted.
Been to this spot for 2 years straight! Now all of a sudden I'm getting denied entry because of my hand tattoo?!! For what reason I have no clue. Gang Related? Most likely, but my tattoo says "Alone" what gang would I be in with that name!? It's ridiculous, maybe because I'm Mexican and don't dress like a college student? I don't know all I know is girls get in no matter what even with hand tattoos... it's disappointing and really frustrating when I've been let in multiple times now i am getting denied.. I really loved this place now I feel targeted. It is what it is but this is some bull... Especially when I have never cause trouble in this place... Manager if you see this please know not everyone with hand tats is gang related or cause trouble.. let people express them selfs with their tattoos... thanks....
