San Antonio’s craft cocktail game has grown exponentially in the last few years. With the San Antonio Cocktail Conference and more bartenders than ever shaking things up, you’re always close to your next shot of Cinzano. Cheers!

The Esquire Tavern 155 E. Commerce St., (210) 222-2521, esquiretavern-sa.com If you’re hoping to soak in more San Antonio history, a visit to The Esquire Tavern is a must (and don’t miss out on Downstairs). Overlook the San Antonio River Walk while sipping on classic cocktails inside this historic bar that’s been nominated as a James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist twice. Photo via Instagram / esquiretavernsa Credit: Photo via Instagram / esquiretavernsa
Haunt 300 E. Travis St., (210) 352-3172, facebook.com/hauntsa The St. Anthony holds Haunt where cocktail themes veer into spooky specter territory inside a chic bar. Stop in for an aperitif before or digestif after dinner at Rebelle. Photo via Instagram / chriscracklepop
Bohanan’s Bar 219 E. Houston St., (210) 472-2600, bohanans.com Whet your whistle the high-brow way at Bohanan’s, where you’ll get a first-class view of The Majestic from your barstool and some of the best service in town. Photo via Instagram / cocktailphotographer
Ocho 1015 Navarro St., (210) 222-2008, havanasanantonio.com If you need less vests and more laid-back atmosphere head to Hotel Havana’s bar for a Martinique Punch and dazzling patio. Photo via Instagram / weymouth_id
Francis Bogside 803 S. St. Mary’s St., (210) 369-9192, francisbogside.com Back after a fire and better than ever, this Southtown bar has been making dwellers happy with their pub menu by Chris Cook and quality cocktails by the staff. Photo via Instagram / drinking.in.sa
Paramour 102 9th St., Suite 400, (210) 340-9880, paramourbar.com Spend your Sunday Funday at Paramour which packs in serious cocktails with lots of fun be it through their burlesque, boylesque, drag shows or tea takeovers. Oh, and there’s a Möet Champagne dispenser for the ‘gram. Photo via Instagram / paramourbar
TBA 2801 N. St. Mary’s St., 210-320-1753, tbasatx.com This industry-favorite bar finally scored signage. Expect chill, inexpensive and potent drinks here. Photo via Instagram / alyssaleeeee
Jazz, TX 312 Pearl Pkwy., Building 6, (210) 332-9386, jazztx.com Want cocktails and next-level jazz, salsa and country music? Find it at this downstairs bar owned by Brent “Doc” Watkins. Photo via Instagram / leslie_brignac
Sternewirth 136 E. Grayson St., (210) 223-7375, thehotelemma.com Visit The Pearl’s boutique Hotel Emma, and sit inside former brew tanks that have been converted into posh seating. The menu changes seasonally. Photo via Instagram / historicpearl
Rumble 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 365-3246, rumblesatx.com Catch all the action on the St. Mary’s Strip from this bar’s patio while enjoying themed cocktails and more. Photo via Instagram / rumble_sa
Still Golden Social House 1900 Broadway, facebook.com/StillGoldenSH The original Stay Golden may have been bulldozed this past summer, but no worries: The Boulevardier Group is reopened their patio concept with added sport bar vibes. Photo via Instagram / mhairgoddess
La Roca 416 8th St., facebook.com/larocacantina The owners of Green Lantern bring you La Roca, a classy and laid-back bar with plenty of tequila to go around in a spacious bar setting. Photo via Facebook / La Roca Cantina
Blue Box 312 Pearl Pkwy., (210) 227-2583, blueboxbar.com While at Pearl, visit Blue Box for a serious happy hour. Or head there ahead of big games for free fare and drink specials. Photo via Instagram / blueboxbar
George’s Keep 17101 La Cantera Pkwy., (210) 310-3733, georgeskeep.com Fancy a view? You’ll get one of the sprawling San Antonio landscape here, along with patio sippers. Photo via Yelp / Toniya F.
SoHo Wine & Martini Bar 214 W. Crockett St., (210) 444-1000, facebook.com/sohowineandmartinibar Rub elbows with tipsy tourists while sipping on fruity concoctions inside one of the city’s first cocktail joints. Photo via Instagram / buenaestrella
Lowcountry 318 Martinez St., (210) 560-2224, lowcountrysa.com Patio pounders don’t come any better than at Lowcountry, a porch oasis for the downtown set that has a killer happy hour and occasional pop-ups by Swine House. Photo via Instagram / do210
The Green Lantern 20626 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101, thegreenlanternsa.com Find this hidden bar under a bright green light bulb and use it for an intimate rendezvous. Photo via Facebook / The Green Lantern
The Squeezebox 2806 N. St. Mary’s St., facebook.com/thesqueezebox Who knew cumbias and cocktails would blend so seamlessly? Try them both here. Photo via Instagram / thesqueezebox_sa
The Brooklynite 516 Brooklyn Ave., (210) 444-0707, thebrooklynitesa.com Aside from downtown proper, there are plenty of area establishments that bring the cocktail quota up. Jeret Peña’s first solo bar, still packs in crowds for Tiki Tuesday and come weekends. Photo via Instagram / brooklynite_sa