Smoke Sky Bar undergoing renovations in response to July’s deadly shooting

Downtown’s Smoke Skybar is implementing a slew of changes in response to a deadly shooting that occurred in July at the barbecue restaurant and entertainment venue, officials said in a statement.

As part of those plans, the venue will downsize, and it’s also working with architects to make its rooftop patio more enclosed, according to details shared online. Additionally, the business has hired a new security team.

Jasper High School volleyball coach Ayden Burt, 28, was sitting on on Smoke’s rooftop patio when a stray bullet struck and killed her just after midnight July 23.

According to a Friday Instagram announcement, Smoke’s management has also decided the downtown nightlife spot, located at 501 E. Crocket St., will no longer host concerts.

“Following the tragic events of July 22, 2024, we have been working closely with city officials, specialists and law enforcement to prioritize the safety of both our Smoke Skybar customers and the Downtown Community,” the statement said. “After careful consideration, we have made the decision to downsize our operations and will no longer host concerts.”

“This step is 1 part of our commitment plan to creating a better, safer Smoke Skybar with improved crowd control,” the announcement reads. “One where we can all come together to celebrate our city and its people with the utmost respect.”

Smoke will close to transform into what the announcement calls an “all-new indoor space.”

The announcement didn’t state how long the bar may be closed for renovations, and the Current was unable to reach bar management for comment.

Subscribe to SA Current newsletters.

Follow us: Apple News | Google News | NewsBreak | Reddit | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter| Or sign up for our RSS Feed

Related Stories

San Antonio’s Smoke Skybar opening new nightclub, mezzanine areas

The new areas are part of a years-long improvement project from the downtown business.

Smoke BBQ + Skybar expands again, adds San Antonio River Walk and Corpus Christi locations

The two-story River Walk concept House of Smoke is opening in the former Acapulco Sam’s location.

San Antonio’s Smoke Skybar will host breakdancing competition this weekend

The event is being billed as an afterparty for Freeman Coliseum’s Freestyle Explosion.

San Antonio mayoral candidate lays out sweeping pro-restaurant platform

Rolando Pablos’ 10-point plan to save local restaurants comes as longtime San Antonio dining spots close their doors.

San Antonio’s El Siete Mares Seafood closes after 30 years

The property is already pending sale at an asking price of $500,000, a representative of the real estate company said.

Suspect arrested for firing gun during San Antonio nightclub brawl now on the run, authorities say

Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to 38-year-old Joseph Olivarri’s capture.

This article appears in Sep 5-11, 2024.