Bar House is a new nightlife spot in a historic home downtown. Credit: Instagram @BarHouseSA

It’s a bar! It’s a house! It’s Bar House!

Bar House has officially opened just north of downtown, turning a historic home into a three-level nightlife spot. Not far from the VFW bend on the San Antonio River, the historic home located at 820 Alamo Street was built as a private residence in 1930.

The bar has maintained some of the house’s historic features in its extensive renovations, from the siding to its double doors, the Express-News reports. However, the business has also changed the property significantly, adding multicolor paneling and chandeliers and opening up the floor plan. Those who are curious can take a full drone tour on the bar’s Instagram.

Its interior has been extensively renovated, including multi-color paneling. Credit: Instagram @BarHouseSA

Renovations to the building also include a three-story deck addition showcasing panoramic city skyline views from its rooftop patio.

Renovations included added a three-story deck to the back of the house, which features panoramic views of downtown from its rooftop patio. Credit: Instagram @BarHouseSA

The bar is a concept by owner Nick Marquez, who had to seek approval from the Historical Commission to build the three-story rear addition onto the landmark property.

In addition to boasting three full bars throughout the building, Bar House will have regular DJ sets as well as a to-be-announced happy hour menu.

Bar House is open 4-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday noon-2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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This article appears in Oct 30 – Nov 5, 2024.

Stephanie Koithan is the Digital Content Editor of the San Antonio Current. In her role, she writes about politics, music, art, culture and food. Send her a tip at skoithan@sacurrent.com.