Owner of Schertz drinkery Bar House to open new location in downtown San Antonio

The owner-operator of a trio of bars in San Antonio’s northeastern ‘burbs plans to make his first foray into downtown San Antonio.

Nick Marquez of Hidden Grove, Old Main Ice House and Bar House — all in the Schertz area — confirmed he’s about to begin converting a 93-year-old building at 820 N. Alamo St. into Bar House San Antonio. It’s located a stone’s throw from bustling nightspots Lucky Duck, Bentley’s Beer Garden and Roadmap Brewing.

Marquez told the Current his new venture will follow the original Bar House formula, featuring a renovated historic shell and multiple bars serving up specialty cocktails. New to this location, however, will be a multi-level backyard, offering night sky views in the heart of the city.

Marquez’s existing watering holes are known for their sports bar-plus-backyard-hangout vibes and pet-friendly policies.

Work on the Bar House San Antonio building will include renovation of the existing two-story wood structure plus construction of the two-story steel backyard area, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Construction will get underway in July and wrap up in January, the document shows.

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This article appears in May 3-16, 2023.