Hands Down Bar 1012 S. Presa St. The owners of this art-focused Southtown bar announced a return to its pop-up roots in June via social media. “We’ve loved being a part of your lives and making memories these past few years in our little corner abode,” they said. Credit: Instagram / @HandsDownBar

Last weekend, Southtown nightspot Hands Down announced via an Instagram post that it’s closing. Its final day of service will be this Saturday.

For the past two years, the bar has served up artisanal cocktails and elevated charcuterie platters to guests at 1012 S. Presa St. The decor, featuring a mural by local artist Angela Fox and an upside down neon hand, set it apart as a cool locale for drinks and conversation.

Before moving into its physical location, Hands Down started as a pop-up concept by Empty Stomach Group, the team behind Paper Tiger, Hot Joy, Barbaro, Little Death, Rumble and other popular San Antonio bars and restaurants.

Following the closure, Hands Down will return to its roots, morphing back into a pop-up that will appear in various locations throughout the city, according to the Instagram post. The owners didn’t give a reason for the closure of the bar’s brick-and-mortar location. 


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This article appears in Jun 12-25, 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.