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Smoke BBQ + Skybar gained attention for hosting rapper 50 Cent and other hip-hop artists.

San Antonio’s Smoke BBQ + Skybar files for bankruptcy liquidation

The nightspot’s Chapter 7 filing comes as its owner faces lawsuits from creditors, including the city and county.

by Sanford Nowlin January 7, 2026January 9, 2026

The nightspot’s Chapter 7 filing comes as its owner faces lawsuits from creditors, including the city and county.

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.

by Nina Rangel May 23, 2024July 20, 2025

Downtown San Antonio’s Smoke BBQ to host ‘Kegs & Eggs’ event with free tacos, live music Jan. 27

The 2023 iteration will be the venue’s third annual Cowboy Breakfast-style event.

by Nina Rangel January 19, 2023August 5, 2025

San Antonio’s Smoke BBQ mini-empire expands again with plans for North Star Mall-area location

Smoke BBQ + Skybar will take over the space that once housed drinkeries Miami Bar and PK’s Bar.

by Nina Rangel January 6, 2023April 4, 2025

San Antonio’s Smoke BBQ + Skybar expands once more, adds two-story North Side location

The venue offers indoor seating for up to 250 guests plus a 7,000-square-foot covered patio space.

by Nina Rangel November 11, 2022March 28, 2025

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.

by Nina Rangel August 4, 2022July 1, 2025

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Owner of San Antonio’s Smoke BBQ+Skybar facing charges after arrest, scuffle with police

Smoke celebrated its seven-year anniversary Wednesday night with performances from rapper T.I. and Baby Bash.

by San Antonio Current Staff April 22, 2022June 22, 2025

Tasting Texas Festival, Smoke Skybar + BBQ: San Antonio’s biggest food stories of the week

Culinaria and Visit San Antonio’s new Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival will bring more than 100 chefs to SA this fall.

by San Antonio Current Staff March 25, 2022May 8, 2024

Downtown San Antonio’s Smoke Skybar + BBQ to add new roof deck and dining room

The $250,000 expansion will grow the footprint of the already massive venue by nearly 4,000 feet.

by Nina Rangel March 18, 2022April 12, 2025

Owners of Aztec Theatre, Smoke Skybar to open new spot on the San Antonio Riverwalk

by Nina Rangel March 4, 2022July 8, 2025

Music

Rapper-actor 50 Cent will appear at San Antonio’s Smoke BBQ to host NIOSA-style event

by Nina Rangel May 4, 2021September 15, 2024

Smoke BBQ + Skybar gained attention for hosting rapper 50 Cent and other hip-hop artists.

Music

Smoke BBQ + Skybar will bring rapper Nelly to San Antonio on 4/20 for its 6th anniversary

by Nina Rangel April 12, 2021July 28, 2025

Smoke BBQ+Skybar to hold free Cowboy Breakfast-style ‘Kegs & Eggs’ event as COVID cases rise

by Nina Rangel January 25, 2021June 26, 2024

San Antonio’s Smoke: BBQ Launches Individual Boxed Meal Deliveries for Area Employers

Nina RangelAugust 11, 2020June 27, 2025

Downtown San Antonio’s Smoke: BBQ Closes, Unveils Plans to Reopen in a New Location

Nina RangelJuly 29, 2020July 4, 2025

We Work on the Front Lines Providing Your Food: Here’s What You Need to Know

Katie HennesseyApril 23, 2020May 25, 2025

Music

San Antonio Restaurant Postpones Alt-SXSW Music Festival Over Coronavirus Concerns

Lea ThompsonMarch 12, 2020June 27, 2025

Music

San Antonio Restaurant Hosting Music Festival After SXSW Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Lea ThompsonMarch 10, 2020July 14, 2025

Fuego Bringing San Antonio-Inspired Margaritas, Small Bites to Downtown

Lea ThompsonDecember 9, 2019August 23, 2024