The hottest new bars and restaurants that have opened in San Antonio so far in 2024

Spring has sprung for San Antonio's culinary scene. A wide variety of new bars and restaurants have made their debuts in the…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Hops & Hounds
1119 Ave. B, hopsandhoundsllc.com
After closing its original Northeast SA location — which rebranded as Pups and Pals under new ownership — Hops & Hounds opened in its new location in February. The dog-friendly beer garden and bar sits on a 1.5-acre lot along the Museum Reach stretch of the River Walk.
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20 San Antonio-area bars and restaurants that have closed since the end of 2023

Starting in December 2023, a wave of bar and restaurant closures swept through the San Antonio area, and the high-profile losses included…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Second Pitch Beer Co.
11935 Starcrest Drive, (210) 474-0234, secondpitchbeer.com
On March 7, Second Pitch Beer Co.'s owners announced that the spot was shutting down, with its last day in operation slated for March 9.
The award-winning brewery featured abundant seasonal and rotating beers along with their Hometown Lager and Meet in the Middle IPA. "Thank you for the memories and for your support, love, and friendship over these three years," the post announcing the closure read. "We met amazing people who we hope will be in our lives for years to come."
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All the hungry foodies we saw at San Antonio's Titans of Tailgate competition

San Antonio's Titans of Tailgate event took place Saturday at  Sunken Garden Theater, bringing together some of the city's best chefs to…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the hungry foodies we saw at San Antonio's Titans of Tailgate competition
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All the delicious fun we saw at the San Antonio Tamales Festival

The San Antonio Tamales Festival returned to the far East Side this weekend to celebrate the beloved corn husk-wrapped holiday food. The event…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the delicious fun we saw at the San Antonio Tamales Festival
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21 must-try new bars and restaurants that opened in San Antonio in 2023

A wave of new restaurant and bar openings swept over San Antonio this year, running the gamut from innovative new concepts to…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Francis Bogside
1170 E Commerce St. Suite 100, (210) 314-2994, francisbogside.com
It isn’t common to see Irish neighborhood bars in San Antonio, but Francis Bogside’s rustic and chic take on a traditional Irish pub has changed that narrative for downtown. Recently relocated to Commerce Street, Francis Bogside offers upscale pub fare alongside expertly-prepared craft cocktails, wine and beer. Here’s our first look.
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All the beautiful people we saw at Cocktail: The Event 2023

We had a boozy blast at the Current's annual Cocktail: The Event presented by Garrison Brothers Bourbon! Thanks to everyone who joined…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the beautiful people we saw at Cocktail: The Event 2023
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The hottest new bars and restaurants that have opened in San Antonio so far in 2023

Judging by the amount of new dining spots that have popped up since the beginning of the year, San Antonio's culinary scene…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Rosario’s
722 S. St. Mary's St., (210) 223-1806, rosariossa.com
Rosario’s newest (and since March, it's only) location is a two-story building featuring a 5,000-square-foot rooftop bar in Southtown, with breathtaking views of the downtown skyline. Slated to open in Spring 2023, the rooftop bar welcomes guests ages 23 and up with a dedicated bar and small bites menu.
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Everything we saw as San Antonio food lovers showed up for Saturday's Titans of Tailgate event

Foodies descended on Sunken Garden Theater Saturday for Titans of Tailgate, a  gathering showcasing the culinary creations of more than 30 esteemed…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Everything we saw as San Antonio food lovers showed up for Saturday's Titans of Tailgate event
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25 essential San Antonio pizza spots everybody should try at least once

San Antonio has plenty of great pizzerias. Some have been around for decades, while others arrived on the scene as recently as…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Pizza Classics
3440 N. St. Mary's St., (210) 225-3356, pizzaclassics.com
Since 1986, Pizza Classics has been living up to its name. This classic spot serves a broad spectrum of pizza options, including a mega 20-inch pie.
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23 San Antonio restaurants serving classic comfort food

Sometimes, we just need to eat our feelings, because a full stomach can help fill the heart. And there’s no better cure…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Magnolia Pancake Haus
Multiple locations, magnoliapancakehaus.com
Magnolia Pancake Haus is a first-choice breakfast destination for locals, and one trip to any of its bustling locations will be convincing enough. The restaurant is known for its titular pancakes, but the menu is full of classic breakfast foods that keep the crowds coming back for more.
Photo via Instagram / magnoliapancakehaus
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Great boozy moments from Whiskey Business 2022

Attendees of Whiskey Business 2022 on Friday got the chance to wander San Antonio's historic Witte Museum while sampling dozens of whiskeys…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Great boozy moments from Whiskey Business 2022
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All the fun-loving folks we saw at Whiskey Business 2022

Big crowds turned out Friday for Whiskey Business, San Antonio's premier whiskey tasting event. Attendees of the Witte Museum gathering were able…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the fun-loving folks we saw at Whiskey Business 2022
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All the puro San Antonio fun we saw at the inaugural Chamoy Challenge at Rolling Oaks Mall

San Antonio's inaugural Chamoy Challenge took place Saturday at Rolling Oaks Mall, letting fans of the salty, sweet, sour and spicy condiment sample…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the puro San Antonio fun we saw at the inaugural Chamoy Challenge at Rolling Oaks Mall
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The best culinary competition moments from Flavor San Antonio 2022

While San Antonio Flavor is, first and foremost, a celebration of local food, it also includes a fierce culinary competition. Here's what…

By San Antonio Current Staff

The best culinary competition moments from Flavor San Antonio 2022
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All the beautiful people — and tasty food — we saw at San Antonio Flavor 2022

After a two-year hiatus, San Antonio Flavor returned Thursday night with gusto, bringing together culinary pros and foodies from all over the…

By San Antonio Current Staff

All the beautiful people — and tasty food — we saw at San Antonio Flavor 2022
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Everyone we saw having fun at San Antonio's first Lucha Libre Nacho Throwdown

Alamo City food truck park StreetFare SA held its debut Lucha Libre Nacho Throwdown on Saturday, offering up nacho samplings from multiple…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Everyone we saw having fun at San Antonio's first Lucha Libre Nacho Throwdown
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Everyone we saw at San Antonio's Titans of Tailgate culinary competition

The third annual Titans of Tailgate took place in Sunken Garden Theater on Saturday. The throwdown pitted chefs from roughly 20 restaurant…

By Sanford Nowlin

Everyone we saw at San Antonio's Titans of Tailgate culinary competition
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Everything we saw as San Antonio Hell's Kitchen chef Mary Lou Davis held a going-away pop-up

Mary Lou Davis, the San Antonio chef who took second place in the past season of cooking contest TV show Hell's Kitchen,…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Everything we saw as San Antonio Hell's Kitchen chef Mary Lou Davis held a going-away pop-up
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The best new restaurants and bars to open in San Antonio in 2021

The San Antonio restaurant and bar scene endured many hardships during the COVID crisis, and it's now grappling with unprecedented supply chain…

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Up Scale
1024 S. Alamo St., upscalesouthtown.com
The minds behind Southtown Instagram sensation Little Em’s Oyster Bar — opened this "sexy" new eatery this fall in the building that once housed brunch and dinner hotspot Feast. The new Southtown concept serves up seafood, steak and sushi, and is already racking up rave reviews. 
Photo via Instagram / upscalesouthtown
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Historic photos of 25 San Antonio-area bars and restaurants

We're all for San Antonio's recent designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, but it's abundantly clear that our city has…

By Sanford Nowlin

Golden Star Café; Plaza Bar; Moon Lee Café, 1100 block of W. Commerce St.This image from around 1965 shows a string of West Side businesses, including a pair of Chinese restaurants. Golden Star Café is still around, although it's now located at the 800 block of the same street.
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All the boozy people we saw at the Michelada Festival on Saturday in San Antonio

San Antonians love their micheladas. That much was evident from how many people turned up to enjoy a festival Saturday dedicated to…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Everything we saw at
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