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22 San Antonio bars that open at noon or earlier so you can day drink

By on Fri, Apr 1, 2022 at 1:17 pm

Whether you're pre-gaming ahead of a sports event, having a nightshift happy hour or going through a bad breakup, there are times when a daytime tipple is just what you need.

Luckily, San Antonio is home to a varied collection of boozeries that offer beer, wine and harder stuff at all hours of the day. These 22 local spots open at noon or earlier, catering to your day-drinking desires. 
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Cullum’s Attagirl 726 E Mistletoe Ave, (210) 437-4263, cullumsattagirl.com Known for its fried chicken that’s now available for lunch, you can also stop by Cullum’s starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Seriously, grab a craft beer or two and enjoy it out on the patio of this rustic joint for a late morning pick-me-up. Photo via Instagram / cullumsattagirl
Cullum’s Attagirl
726 E Mistletoe Ave, (210) 437-4263, cullumsattagirl.com
Known for its fried chicken that’s now available for lunch, you can also stop by Cullum’s starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Seriously, grab a craft beer or two and enjoy it out on the patio of this rustic joint for a late morning pick-me-up.
Photo via Instagram / cullumsattagirl
Bier Garten Riverwalk 126 Losoya St, (210) 212-7299, biergartenriverwalk.com An open-air beer garden, German brews, Bavarian fare – what else could you ask for in Bier Garten? This River Walk spot, which opens at 11 a.m. Monday-Saturday and at noon on Sunday, truly has it all. Photo via Instagram / biergartenriverwalk
Bier Garten Riverwalk
126 Losoya St, (210) 212-7299, biergartenriverwalk.com
An open-air beer garden, German brews, Bavarian fare – what else could you ask for in Bier Garten? This River Walk spot, which opens at 11 a.m. Monday-Saturday and at noon on Sunday, truly has it all.
Photo via Instagram / biergartenriverwalk
Full Belly 427 N Loop 1604 W Ste 202, (210) 236-5374, fullbellysa.com/ Full Belly's master bartenders serve up some great cocktails alongside this eatery's flavorful fare — meaning that it's probably more acceptable to get slammed here in the morning than some of the other spots on our list. Photo via Facebook / Full Belly SA
Full Belly
427 N Loop 1604 W Ste 202, (210) 236-5374, fullbellysa.com/
Full Belly's master bartenders serve up some great cocktails alongside this eatery's flavorful fare — meaning that it's probably more acceptable to get slammed here in the morning than some of the other spots on our list.
Photo via Facebook / Full Belly SA
Cobalt Club 2022 McCullough Ave, (210) 251-2027 A popular gay bar, Cobalt Club is a blessing for so many reasons. You should definitely make it a point to visit the dive, which starts serving drinks as early as 7 a.m. Photo by Jaime Monzon
Cobalt Club
2022 McCullough Ave, (210) 251-2027
A popular gay bar, Cobalt Club is a blessing for so many reasons. You should definitely make it a point to visit the dive, which starts serving drinks as early as 7 a.m.
Photo by Jaime Monzon
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium 11255 Huebner Rd #212, (210) 696-5080, beerknurd.com Opening at 11 a.m. every day of the week, Flying Saucer gives you a wide variety – we're talking more than 200 beers – to choose from for your morning brew. You could seriously spend a whole day enjoying the lot of beers here, so why not start early? Photo via Instagram / godzilla_banzai
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
11255 Huebner Rd #212, (210) 696-5080, beerknurd.com
Opening at 11 a.m. every day of the week, Flying Saucer gives you a wide variety – we're talking more than 200 beers – to choose from for your morning brew. You could seriously spend a whole day enjoying the lot of beers here, so why not start early?
Photo via Instagram / godzilla_banzai
The Esquire Tavern 155 E Commerce St, (210) 222-2521, esquiretavern-sa.com With the longest wooden bartop in Texas, you’ll be silly not to enjoy a mid-day drink at the Esquire Tavern. Though you’ll have to wait until it opens at 11:30 a.m., consider this tavern a go-to spot for your next day drinking pub crawl. Photo via Instagram / esquiretavernsa
The Esquire Tavern
155 E Commerce St, (210) 222-2521, esquiretavern-sa.com
With the longest wooden bartop in Texas, you’ll be silly not to enjoy a mid-day drink at the Esquire Tavern. Though you’ll have to wait until it opens at 11:30 a.m., consider this tavern a go-to spot for your next day drinking pub crawl.
Photo via Instagram / esquiretavernsa
Halcyon 1414 S Alamo St, (210) 277-7045, halcyoncoffeebar.com Though many will likely post up at Halcyon beginning at 8 a.m. to get their coffee fix to jumpstart the day, you’re more than welcome to do the same with a beer, cocktail or wine of your choice. Photo via Instagram / nrd_urban
Halcyon
1414 S Alamo St, (210) 277-7045, halcyoncoffeebar.com
Though many will likely post up at Halcyon beginning at 8 a.m. to get their coffee fix to jumpstart the day, you’re more than welcome to do the same with a beer, cocktail or wine of your choice.
Photo via Instagram / nrd_urban
The Growler Exchange 4130 Broadway St, (210) 320-2738, thegrowlerexchange-sa.com If you find yourself in Alamo Heights and in need of a drink, the Growler Exchange is the place to go. Get your fill of some American craft beers – either local or from across the country – as early as 11 a.m. any day of the week. Photo via Instagram / thegrowlerexchange
The Growler Exchange
4130 Broadway St, (210) 320-2738, thegrowlerexchange-sa.com
If you find yourself in Alamo Heights and in need of a drink, the Growler Exchange is the place to go. Get your fill of some American craft beers – either local or from across the country – as early as 11 a.m. any day of the week.
Photo via Instagram / thegrowlerexchange
The Hangar Multiple Locations, (210) 824-2700, thehangarsa.com Round up your fellow borrachos and hang out at the Hangar, or its sister bar on the city's northeast side. Beginning at noon you’ll be able to score a variety of pub grub plus a stacked lineup of beers every day until 2 a.m Photo via Instagram / iamdj_therapy210
The Hangar
Multiple Locations, (210) 824-2700, thehangarsa.com
Round up your fellow borrachos and hang out at the Hangar, or its sister bar on the city's northeast side. Beginning at noon you’ll be able to score a variety of pub grub plus a stacked lineup of beers every day until 2 a.m
Photo via Instagram / iamdj_therapy210
Whiskey's 6310 Callaghan Road, (210) 342-7321, facebook.com/Whiskey-Smith-288332001368416 Formerly known as Whiskey Smith, Whiskey's opens at 11 a.m. every day but Sunday. The popular bar keeps it simple with daily drink specials, beers and cocktails. Photo via Instagram / rcortinas85
Whiskey's
6310 Callaghan Road, (210) 342-7321, facebook.com/Whiskey-Smith-288332001368416
Formerly known as Whiskey Smith, Whiskey's opens at 11 a.m. every day but Sunday. The popular bar keeps it simple with daily drink specials, beers and cocktails.
Photo via Instagram / rcortinas85
Highlander Bar 5562 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 340-4577, highlanderbarandgrill.com If you want to start your day drinking with shots or a beer, you can get your fix at Highlander beginning at 7 a.m. every day but Sunday (when it opens at 11 a.m.). This Scottish-themed spot gives off pub vibes, includes dining options and even offers live music – though we can’t guarantee such in the early morning. Photo via Google Maps
Highlander Bar
5562 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 340-4577, highlanderbarandgrill.com
If you want to start your day drinking with shots or a beer, you can get your fix at Highlander beginning at 7 a.m. every day but Sunday (when it opens at 11 a.m.). This Scottish-themed spot gives off pub vibes, includes dining options and even offers live music – though we can’t guarantee such in the early morning.
Photo via Google Maps
Pat O’Brien’s 121 Alamo Plaza, (210) 541-5940, patobriens.com In true New Orleans fashion, the party starts early at Pat O’Brien’s. Complete with Cajun fare and a dueling piano bar that comes alive at night, you can start your Pat O’s experience at noon on the weekends with a Hurricane cocktail. Just pace yourself if you know what’s good for you. Photo via Instagram / patobrienssa
Pat O’Brien’s
121 Alamo Plaza, (210) 541-5940, patobriens.com
In true New Orleans fashion, the party starts early at Pat O’Brien’s. Complete with Cajun fare and a dueling piano bar that comes alive at night, you can start your Pat O’s experience at noon on the weekends with a Hurricane cocktail. Just pace yourself if you know what’s good for you.
Photo via Instagram / patobrienssa
Thirsty Aztec 200 River Walk St, (210) 580-4844, thirstyaztec.com The party starts early thanks to Thirsty Aztec. A go-to for to-go drinks that come in a variety of flavors in a fun tube, you can score that and beer beginning at 11 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Photo via Instagram / thirsty_aztec
Thirsty Aztec
200 River Walk St, (210) 580-4844, thirstyaztec.com
The party starts early thanks to Thirsty Aztec. A go-to for to-go drinks that come in a variety of flavors in a fun tube, you can score that and beer beginning at 11 a.m. Monday through Saturday.
Photo via Instagram / thirsty_aztec
Agave Bar 521 Riverwalk Street, (210) 223-2939, facebook.com/AgaveBarSA Though technically a Mexican restaurant, take advantage of the patio on the River Walk here for a nice view while you get boozy. You can start early too – 9 a.m. on Saturdays (when it really counts, tbh) and 11 a.m. on any other day of the week. Photo via Instagram / sacurrent
Agave Bar
521 Riverwalk Street, (210) 223-2939, facebook.com/AgaveBarSA
Though technically a Mexican restaurant, take advantage of the patio on the River Walk here for a nice view while you get boozy. You can start early too – 9 a.m. on Saturdays (when it really counts, tbh) and 11 a.m. on any other day of the week.
Photo via Instagram / sacurrent
Bananas Billiards 2003 San Pedro Ave, (210) 226-2627, facebook.com/BananasBilliards Whether you stop by for a game of billiards or just want to get your drink on, you can post up at Bananas beginning at 2 p.m. daily. Photo via Instagram / _corpser_
Bananas Billiards
2003 San Pedro Ave, (210) 226-2627, facebook.com/BananasBilliards
Whether you stop by for a game of billiards or just want to get your drink on, you can post up at Bananas beginning at 2 p.m. daily.
Photo via Instagram / _corpser_
The Hoppy Monk 1010 N Loop 1604 E, (210) 545-3330, thehoppymonk.com With a huge selection of beers on tap, consider Hoppy Monk an obvious choice for getting boozy in the morning. Here’s the drawback: they open at noon Wednesday though Saturday and at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Plan accordingly so you can get the buzz going well before 5 o'clock. Photo via Instagram / sgstith
The Hoppy Monk
1010 N Loop 1604 E, (210) 545-3330, thehoppymonk.com
With a huge selection of beers on tap, consider Hoppy Monk an obvious choice for getting boozy in the morning. Here’s the drawback: they open at noon Wednesday though Saturday and at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Plan accordingly so you can get the buzz going well before 5 o'clock.
Photo via Instagram / sgstith
Texas T Pub 121 Broadway St, (210) 271-1058,facebook.com/texastpub/ Whether you’re playing tourist or just live the sort of life that you can enjoy having a few rounds before noon, you can head downtown to get your drink on at Texas T Pub. The pub opens at 11 a.m Monday through Saturday, and at noon on Sunday. Photo via Instagram / theplateprincess
Texas T Pub
121 Broadway St, (210) 271-1058,facebook.com/texastpub/
Whether you’re playing tourist or just live the sort of life that you can enjoy having a few rounds before noon, you can head downtown to get your drink on at Texas T Pub. The pub opens at 11 a.m Monday through Saturday, and at noon on Sunday.
Photo via Instagram / theplateprincess
Barflys 8503 Broadway St, (210) 277-7202, facebook.com/BARFLYS1/ If you find your daylong bender is kicking-off near the airport, stop by Barflys for a round or two. Opening at 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday and at noon on Sunday, you can score a beer or cocktail at this divey sports bar. Photo via Instagram / barflys.satx
Barflys
8503 Broadway St, (210) 277-7202, facebook.com/BARFLYS1/
If you find your daylong bender is kicking-off near the airport, stop by Barflys for a round or two. Opening at 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday and at noon on Sunday, you can score a beer or cocktail at this divey sports bar.
Photo via Instagram / barflys.satx
Sir Winston’s 2522 Nacogdoches Road, (210) 829-5933, facebook.com/pages/category/Pub/Sir-Winstons-Pub-236441305360/ By opening at 10 a.m. on weekdays and noon on Saturday and Sunday, Sir Winston’s lets you post up and have a drinks well before mid-day. If you feel inspired enough, you can even play some shuffleboard too. Photo via Facebook / Sir Winston's
Sir Winston’s
2522 Nacogdoches Road, (210) 829-5933, facebook.com/pages/category/Pub/Sir-Winstons-Pub-236441305360/
By opening at 10 a.m. on weekdays and noon on Saturday and Sunday, Sir Winston’s lets you post up and have a drinks well before mid-day. If you feel inspired enough, you can even play some shuffleboard too.
Photo via Facebook / Sir Winston's
Two Rivers Tavern 13550 O'Connor Rd #3, (210) 368-2264, 2riverstavern.com A place where everyone knows your name, the Two Rivers Tavern is a spot where you'll want to stay awhile. Opening at 8 a.m. Monday-Saturday and at 10 a.m on Sunday, this neighborhood joint could be a worthy addition to your next day-long bar crawl lineup. Photo via Google Maps
Two Rivers Tavern
13550 O'Connor Rd #3, (210) 368-2264, 2riverstavern.com
A place where everyone knows your name, the Two Rivers Tavern is a spot where you'll want to stay awhile. Opening at 8 a.m. Monday-Saturday and at 10 a.m on Sunday, this neighborhood joint could be a worthy addition to your next day-long bar crawl lineup.
Photo via Google Maps
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