Whether you’re a tourist in the Alamo City or you’ve lived here your whole life, beautiful hotel bars are always a treat. So for the visitors who want to make sure there’s a watering hole not too far from their bed (and who clearly have their priorities straight), or for the locals who like to feel like a out-of-towner every now and then, here are 15 of San Antonio’s most beautiful hotel bars.
Las Ramblas Cork Bar at Hotel Contessa 306 W Market St., (210) 298-8040 Las Ramblas Cork Bar offers a wide variety of beer, wine and cocktails in a relaxed and tranquil location. They make it almost too easy to wonder in and drink the afternoon away. Photo via Facebook, Hotel Contessa
Haunt at The St. Anthony 300 E Travis St., (210) 227-4392 Haunt has nailed the cozy-chic vibe better than any other bar in town. Photo via The St. Anthony Hotel
Ocho at Hotel Havana 1015 Navarro St., (210) 222-2008 A favorite amongst both tourists and locals alike, Ocho takes the cake when it comes to beautiful hotel bars in San Antonio. Photo via Instagram, gigimh8
Bar Rojo at the Grand Hyatt 600 E Market St., (210) 224-1234 Bar Rojo is a fantastic balance of casual and upscale, offering premium cocktails in a laid back atmosphere. Photo via Facebook, Grand Hyatt San Antonio
Q Bar at the Hyatt Regency 123 Losoya St., (210) 222-1234 Q Bar combines a luxurious atmosphere with one of the best beer selections on the Riverwalk. Photo via Instagram, thesanantonioriverwalk
Market on Houston at Sheraton Downtown 205 E Houston St., (210) 554-1721 The Market on Houston is simple, modern and offers one of the largest wine menus in the downtown area. Photo via Instagram, marketonhouston
Bar 414 in Sheraton Gunter 205 E Houston St., (210) 585-9999 Bar 414’s prohibition-era inspired atmosphere, cocktails and live jazz make it the perfect hotel speakeasy.Photo via Instagram, epik000
Sternewirth at Hotel Emma 136 E Grayson St., (210) 223-7375 Prepare to have your breath taken away by this impeccably designed bar located at the Pearl. Photo via Instagram, obeythewolf
Ostra at Mokara 212 W Crockett St., (210) 396-5817 Hotel bar elegance meets open floor plan with plenty of room for a good time at the Mokara’s bar.Photo via Facebook, Ostra
Zocca Cuisine D’Italia at Westin Riverwalk 420 W Market St., (210) 444-6070 With a great atmosphere, close access to the Riverwalk and a large list of imported Italian wines, Zocca Cuisine D’Italia is a bar not to be missed. Photo via Zocca Cuisine D’Italia
Ernie’s Bar in the Crockett Hotel 320 Bonham, (210) 225-6500 Part hotel bar, part sports bar, Ernie’s is a relaxing and polished place to drink for a reasonable price. Photo via Instagram, katlapeif
El Colegio 112 College St, Inside Omni La Mansión del Rio RiverWalk, (210) 518-1000, omnihotels.com Found inside the Omni La Mansión del Rio RiverWalk, this beautiful hotel bar brings you classic cocktails and small plates, letting you relax in this inviting, casual atmosphere. You’ll want to head straight to the back and post up near the fireplace. Photo via Yelp / Omni La Mansion
Dorregos Restaurant and Naranjas Bar at Hotel Valencia 150 E Houston St., (210) 230-8412 Check out the newest from Hotel Valencia — Dorregos — which is made with exquisite Latin American decor and vibrant, tropical cocktails to match. Photo via Instagram, xfabisbach
Oro at the Emily Morgan 705 E Houston St., (210) 244-0146 The variety of decadent, dimly-lit light fixtures around Oro create the perfect hotel-bar ambiance. Photo via Facebook, Oro
Menger Bar at Menger Hotel 204 Alamo Plaza, (210) 223-4361 Voted one of the Top 10 Historic Bars in the United States, the Menger offers a Victorian elegance that will take you back in time- in style. Photo via Instagram, basel_primavera