Steve and Jody Newman obviously know what they’re doing. Take their ownership of The Friendly Spot, Hills & Dales Ice House and B&D Ice House as proof. Though the dynamic duo has since closed its popular Alamo Street Eat Bar, more projects are in the works for the Newmans, who are a planning a second Friendly Spot location on the South Side. Photo via Instagram / skylinedronetx Credit: Instagram / skylinedronetx

A good percentage of local beer enthusiasts already know that having a few rounds at the Friendly Spot makes for a good time.

Good enough, apparently, for the Southtown ice house to be named the best restaurant in Texas to have a beer by RateBeer, a website all about suds. The site’s comprehensive report also named the best brewpub, brewer tap room, bottle shop, grocery and bar for each of the 50 states.

The Friendly Spot was the only San Antonio location to make the cut on RateBeer’s list. In case it isn’t obvious already, the ice house’s open patio, large playground and wide selection of brews (more than 250 pours) made it a standout.

The recognition comes as the Friendly Spot prepares to expand to the South Side this year. Owners Steve and Jody Newman are planning for a second location near Brooks City Base.

The Friendly Spot

943 S Alamo, San Antonio, TX

(210) 224-2337

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This article appears in Jan 30 – Feb 12, 2019.

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