Arts

Everyone we saw having a blast at the San Antonio Beer Festival 2026

Participants sampled hundreds of craft and premium beers along other beverages from breweries around the world.

by San Antonio Current Staff October 18, 2026October 18, 2026

Participants sampled hundreds of craft and premium beers along other beverages from breweries around the world.

Things to Do

How to get the most out of the San Antonio Beer Festival while dodging a hangover

Consider this your survival guide as you navigate one of the state’s biggest celebrations of craft beer, set to take place this Saturday.

by Travis E. Poling October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

Flavor

Longtab Brewing’s David Holland talks about giving back after decades of military service

Holland founded his San Antonio brewpub six years ago, after retiring from the U.S. Army’s Special Forces.

by Katherine Stinson October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

Flavor

Tapping New Ideas: San Antonio breweries diversify, create community to ride out tough times

With beer sales still in a slump, Alamo City brewers are finding creative ways to bolster their business.

by Travis E. Poling October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

Arts

San Antonio Beer Festival bringing hundreds of brews to Hemisfair’s Civic Park this Saturday

The event, which features samples from local, regional, state and worldwide brewers, benefits the San Antonio Food Bank.

by Katherine Stinson October 13, 2026October 13, 2026

Music

San Antonio country music venue Cowboys Dancehall closes after 23 years in business

The owners said construction around the club makes it too hard to access and will be ongoing through 2028.

by Sanford Nowlin October 9, 2026October 12, 2026

Drink

San Antonio’s St. Mary’s Strip says long goodbye to Midnight Swim

Fans of the late-night DJ spot have until early January to get in their last dance.

by Stephanie Koithan October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

Flavor

Unpolished Charm: Moonshine Off Grayson trades Pearl polish for honky-tonk swagger

The newish San Antonio nightspot is part of a bustling mini-hub that also contains Stout House Grayson, Milk Pizza Shop and Lone Star Burger Co.

by Katherine Stinson August 20, 2026August 20, 2026

Flavor

Whiskey Business returns for landmark 11th year in San Antonio

Tickets are available now for the Friday, Aug. 21, event, which showcases the best of Texas spirits while benefiting the Witte Museum.

by Katherine Stinson August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

Flavor

Black Lagoon cocktail pop-up returning to San Antonio’s Three Star Bar this Halloween season

A pop-up concept launched by bar-industry veterans Erin Hayes and Kelsey Ramage, the Black Lagoon will hit SA as part of a 34-city tour.

by Katherine Stinson July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

Flavor

The best of San Antonio nightlife in 2026, according to our readers

The city’s late-night revelers have spoken.

by San Antonio Current Staff July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

Flavor

San Antonio’s 93-year-old Esquire Tavern has new owner

The longtime operator of the downtown landmark has taken over and plans to keep things just the way they are.

by Sanford Nowlin July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Flavor

Alamo Beer Co. to reopen July 4 after renovations by new ownership

The San Antonio craft-beer brand is welcoming visitors back to its taproom after seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and landing an overseas owner.

by Adam Poupko June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

Flavor

Boerne spot known for cheerful brunch vibes opens San Antonio location at The Rim

Sunny’s: All Day Brunch & Bar’s second location also will feature an after-hours cocktail lounge with a DJ.

By Melanie CruzJune 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Ohio Crawford is the mind behind Dibs Mixers.

Flavor

San Antonio bar pro Ohio Crawford selected for national cocktail apprentice program

The owner-operator of Backyard on Broadway and Dibs Mixers was the old San Antonian selected for this year’s Tales of the Cocktail Foundation apprentice class.

by Katherine Stinson May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Republic National is one of the largest distributors of premium wine and spirits in the U.S.

San Antonio News

Nearly 400 San Antonio workers waiting to see if they keep their jobs in liquor-industry buyout

Top distributor Republic National is selling its Texas operations to an Illinois-based rival, leaving questions for hundreds of workers across the state.

by Sanford Nowlin May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

The chef behind San Antonio food truck Wok Way will provide bar bites for the new nightspot.

Flavor

New downtown San Antonio tiki bar from Be Kind & Rewind founders to open this month

Kitschy tropical drinkery Paradise Unknown will debut on Thursday, April 16, and feature Mexican-Chinese fusion bar bites.

by Katherine Stinson April 10, 2026April 16, 2026

Drink

20 essential San Antonio dive bars to get your drink on

These neighborhood drinking spots aren’t fancy, but they have vibes galore along with cold beer and cheap shots.

by San Antonio Current Staff April 10, 2026August 22, 2026

Drink

Meet 5 beloved San Antonio bartenders for National Cocktail Day

National Cocktail Day arrives on Tuesday, March 24, but these creative, hard-working folks deserve our respect year-round.

by Katherine Stinson March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

Alamo Beer Co. has new owners intent on putting it back on the growth track.

Drink

Australian firm buys Alamo Beer Co. out of Chapter 11, will keep it in SA

The new owners said they plan to stabilize and grow San Antonio’s largest craft brewing operation.

by Sanford Nowlin December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

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Everyone we saw having a blast at the San Antonio Beer Festival 2026

How to get the most out of the San Antonio Beer Festival while dodging a hangover

Longtab Brewing’s David Holland talks about giving back after decades of military service

Tapping New Ideas: San Antonio breweries diversify, create community to ride out tough times

San Antonio Beer Festival bringing hundreds of brews to Hemisfair’s Civic Park this Saturday

San Antonio country music venue Cowboys Dancehall closes after 23 years in business

San Antonio’s St. Mary’s Strip says long goodbye to Midnight Swim

Unpolished Charm: Moonshine Off Grayson trades Pearl polish for honky-tonk swagger

Whiskey Business returns for landmark 11th year in San Antonio

Black Lagoon cocktail pop-up returning to San Antonio’s Three Star Bar this Halloween season

The best of San Antonio nightlife in 2026, according to our readers

Alamo Beer Co. to reopen July 4 after renovations by new ownership

Boerne spot known for cheerful brunch vibes opens San Antonio location at The Rim

San Antonio bar pro Ohio Crawford selected for national cocktail apprentice program

Nearly 400 San Antonio workers waiting to see if they keep their jobs in liquor-industry buyout

New downtown San Antonio tiki bar from Be Kind & Rewind founders to open this month

20 essential San Antonio dive bars to get your drink on

Meet 5 beloved San Antonio bartenders for National Cocktail Day

Australian firm buys Alamo Beer Co. out of Chapter 11, will keep it in SA

Everyone we saw having a blast at the San Antonio Beer Festival 2026

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