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Essential San Antonio restaurants and bars with outdoor patios

By San Antonio Current Staff and Jay Moreno on Fri, Mar 19, 2021 at 3:18 pm

With COVID surging again in San Antonio, it makes sense to play it safe and avoid crowded indoor spaces.

That's why we wrangled together a collection of bars and eateries with ample, gorgeous outdoor spaces perfect for enjoying some of the best food and hospitality our city has to offer. These spots are perfect for ordering up a frosty beverage and savory snack while soaking up the sun and remaining socially distant.

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La Tuna Icehouse
Masks Required
100 Probandt St., (210) 212-5727, latunasa.com
For over 27 years, La Tuna Icehouse has been serving cold beer and wine to guests on their front outdoor patio, which includes an array of pecan tree-shaded picnic tables. Don't forget to take a photo with their new mural while you enjoy a frosty beverage.
Photo via Instagram / latunaicehouse

Little Woodrow’s
Masks Not Required for Customers
Various Locations, littlewoodrows.com
Known for their huge outdoor spaces and countless flat screen TVs, Little Woodrow’s offers pet-friendly, 21-and-up patio pleasure.
Photo via Instagram / littlewoodrowsstoneoak

Rumble
Masks Required
2410 N St. Mary's St. #3736, (210) 885-3925, facebook.com/rumblesatx
Arguably one of the most stylishly designed bars on the St Mary’s Strip, Rumble is a great spot to grab a cocktail and post up on a picnic table out front. Easygoing vibes and jovial service staff round out a relaxing outdoor experience.
Photo via Instagram / izer10

Social Spot
Masks Required
930 Broadway St., (210) 263-9009, facebook.com/socialspotSATX
Just north of downtown on Broadway, Social Spot boasts a huge footprint - over 80 percent of the property is outdoors! This space is not only huge in size, but also drink options, since they offer 17 tap lines, nearly 30 types of beer in cans and bottles and an award-winning Michelada.
Photo via Instagram / social_spot_satx

Southerleigh Haute South
Masks Required
5822 Worth Pkwy Suite 112, San Antonio, TX 78257,(210) 236-8556, southerleighhautesouth.com
Recently opened Southerleigh Haute South offers a menu based on Southern-style food including Southerleigh’s signature fried chicken, seafood and a full oyster bar. Grab one (or three — and an Uber!) of Southerleigh’s locally brewed beers, or a cocktail from the full bar while lounging on the sprawling patio.
Photo via Instagram/ eatdrinkandberichard

Squeezebox
Masks Required
2806 N St Mary's, (210) 314-8845, facebook.com/TheSqueezebox
This indoor/outdoor joint serves up an ever-changing line up of frozen cocktails which — fair warning — can be a little boozy. Don’t fret, though, as the frostiness ensures responsible sipping for fear of a brain freeze. Post up on one of many picnic tables for a sweet sunset serenade of Puro vinyl hits from any one of the visiting DJs.
Photo via Instagram / thesqueezebox_sa

Supper
Masks Required
136 E. Grayson, (877) 524-0031 supperatemma.com
Supper American Eatery is situated on the lush grounds of Hotel Emma, offering delectable bites and incredible cocktails. A perfect spot for a light lunch or intimate date on the patio.
Photo via Instagram / supperatemma

The Good Kind Southtown
Masks Required
1127 S St. Mary's St., (210) 801-5892, eatgoodkind.com
The Good Kind’s picturesque outdoor garden is open for patrons to drink refreshing beverages while the sun beams down. Bonus: the staff even provides mosquito repellent!
Photo via Instagram / thegoodkindsouthtown

Tucker's Kozy Korner
Masks Required
1338 E Houston St., (726) 999-3764, facebook.com/tuckersbarsa
After reopening under new management earlier this year, Tucker’s has gained a following of folks who appreciated their diverse food menu, soul music and crafted cocktails. Those fans can now kozy up to a table on Tucker’s ample patio and enjoy a diverse food menu.
Photo via Instagram / tuckersbarsa

Two Bros. BBQ
Masks Required
12656 West Ave, (210) 496-0222, twobrosbbqmarket.com
This casual spot offers tons of food options, focusing on expertly-smoked proteins for full bellies all around. Two Bros. may be super kid-friendly with a sizable play yard, but it's also parent-friendly, with bottled beer and lots of shade.
Photo via Instagram / twobrosbbqmarket

Porta Rossa
Masks Required
1221 Broadway St., portarossabar.com
In the space formerly occupied by craft beer growler station GS1221 and short-lived rebrand attempt The Roost, Porta Rossa is a sexy, swanky cocktail bar offering booze, outdoor seating in abundance and rotating food trucks.
Photo via Instagram / portarossabar

Bombay Bicycle Club
Masks Required
3506 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78212, (210(737-2411 bombaybicycleclubsa.com
As part of its COVID-era reopening plan, Bombay Bicycle Club added an updated patio and a 1,850-square-foot seating area built in the parking lot. The popular near-downtown hangout also boasts new food menu items, as well as a full bar.
Photo via Instagram / bombays_sa