El Weinecero's creative Mexican-style hotdogs are now available at Bar Gimme Gimme.

Mexican-style hotdog stand El Weinecero gains brick-and-mortar location at Bar Gimme Gimme

The San Antonio business’ partnership will bring El Weinecero’s specialty dogs to Bar Gimme Gimme every Thursday through Sunday.

by Kat Stinson January 29, 2026January 30, 2026

The San Antonio business’ partnership will bring El Weinecero’s specialty dogs to Bar Gimme Gimme every Thursday through Sunday.

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

Flavor

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

Mad Pecker has closed down again. This time, permanently.

San Antonio News

Mad Pecker becomes latest San Antonio craft brewer to close

The Northwest San Antonio brewpub attempted a reset this summer as its struggled with dismal sales.

by Sanford Nowlin December 29, 2025December 29, 2025

Flavor

The 50 best bars in San Antonio 2025

From classy cocktail lounges to corner beer bars, SA has no shortage of worthy watering holes.

by San Antonio Current Staff December 24, 2025December 28, 2025

Howdy Sore Loser's holiday-themed pop-up is dedicated to the movie Home Alone.

Flavor

These Christmas pop-up bars are getting San Antonio into the holiday spirit(s)

From tiki-forward Santa sippers to mistletoe martinis, these local bars are temporarily transforming into winter wonderlands.

by Kat Stinson December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

Bar owner Aaron Peña shakes up a cocktail.

Flavor

Bar Gimme Gimme, Amor Eterno co-founder Aaron Peña reveals he’s cancer-free

San Antonio’s close-knit bar and restaurant community rallied around Peña after his cancer diagnosis in April.

by Kat Stinson November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

Revelers take to the dance floor at Know Knew Friends.

Food & Drink

New bar Know Knew Friends bringing vintage disco vibes to downtown San Antonio

The nightspot, founded by the mind behind Hills & Dales and On the Rocks, will hold its grand opening this Saturday.

by Kat Stinson November 4, 2025November 5, 2025

The Hush Room is the brainchild of Brad Vehrs — the owner of multiple Stout House bars, along with partners Donnie Ferguson and Erik Duron.

Flavor

New speakeasy Hush Room serving Prohibition-era vibes in San Antonio’s Stone Oak area

The nightspot, which features a moody 1920s-inspired interior, is intended to give Stone Oak a bar worth dressing up for.

by Kat Stinson September 25, 2025September 26, 2025

Flavor

New San Antonio bar Bubbles & Bourbon aims for cozy, neighborhood vibe

The East Pearl District nightspot is holding its soft opening Tuesday, joining nearby favorites The Modernist and Three Star Bar.

by Kat Stinson September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

The Black Lagoon is coming back to SA and bringing along a bevy of horror-themed cocktails.

Flavor

Halloween cocktail pop-up will again take over San Antonio’s Three Star Bar

The celebration of spooky libations will run Oct. 9-Nov. 2 at Three Star Bar.

By Malaki LinggSeptember 24, 2025September 24, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Pat O’Brien’s to close after more than two decades serving downtown visitors

The owner blamed rising costs, dwindling tourist traffic and construction around the Alamo for a slump in business.

by Sanford Nowlin August 14, 2025September 1, 2025

Food & Drink

Sister concepts The General Public and Bowl & Barrel both close at San Antonio’s The Rim

The restaurant-bar concepts are owned by the Dallas-based company that closed down The Rustic bar and music venue a year ago.

by Kat Stinson August 12, 2025September 1, 2025

Food & Drink

First Look: Here’s a preview of downtown San Antonio’s Western-themed sports bar, Howdy Sore Loser

The nightspot is the latest from the couple behind Picks Bar and Pink Shark.

by Kat Stinson August 8, 2025August 30, 2025

Food & Drink

The 26 hottest hookup bars in San Antonio right now

by San Antonio Current July 31, 2025October 11, 2025

Food & Drink

Two San Antonio hotel restaurant-bar concepts named among the best in the U.S.

A new guide compiled by OpenTable and Kayak highlights the nation’s best-reviewed hotel restaurant concepts.

by Kat Stinson July 30, 2025August 18, 2025

Food & Drink

New San Antonio bodega-bar hybrid from Southtown House of Spirits founders set to open this week

Southtown Bodega, 727 S. Alamo St., is scheduled to make its official debut this Thursday.

by Kat Stinson July 8, 2025July 30, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Cocktail: The Event bringing tiki theme to Briscoe later this month

The Thursday, June 26, gathering will feature the city’s best mixologists shaking up creative, tiki-inspired tipples.

by Kat Stinson June 16, 2025July 17, 2025

Food & Drink

Be Kind Rewind owners opening spooky new tiki bar in downtown San Antonio

Paradise Unknown invites you to set a course into the mysterious tropics, if you dare.

by Stephanie Koithan June 16, 2025August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

Tall Cool Ones: San Antonio bartenders share their spins on summer cocktails

We asked five SA mixologists to share some of their favorite summer cocktails, including one that forgoes the alcohol.

by Kat Stinson June 1, 2025July 17, 2025

Food & Drink

Downtown San Antonio dive Texas T Pub has shut down after 40 years

A sign on the door reportedly says it’s ‘closed until further notice.’

by Sanford Nowlin May 9, 2025July 28, 2025

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San Antonio bars

Mexican-style hotdog stand El Weinecero gains brick-and-mortar location at Bar Gimme Gimme

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

Mad Pecker becomes latest San Antonio craft brewer to close

The 50 best bars in San Antonio 2025

These Christmas pop-up bars are getting San Antonio into the holiday spirit(s)

Bar Gimme Gimme, Amor Eterno co-founder Aaron Peña reveals he’s cancer-free

New bar Know Knew Friends bringing vintage disco vibes to downtown San Antonio

New speakeasy Hush Room serving Prohibition-era vibes in San Antonio’s Stone Oak area

New San Antonio bar Bubbles & Bourbon aims for cozy, neighborhood vibe

Halloween cocktail pop-up will again take over San Antonio’s Three Star Bar

San Antonio’s Pat O’Brien’s to close after more than two decades serving downtown visitors

Sister concepts The General Public and Bowl & Barrel both close at San Antonio’s The Rim

First Look: Here’s a preview of downtown San Antonio’s Western-themed sports bar, Howdy Sore Loser

The 26 hottest hookup bars in San Antonio right now

Two San Antonio hotel restaurant-bar concepts named among the best in the U.S.

New San Antonio bodega-bar hybrid from Southtown House of Spirits founders set to open this week

San Antonio’s Cocktail: The Event bringing tiki theme to Briscoe later this month

Be Kind Rewind owners opening spooky new tiki bar in downtown San Antonio

Tall Cool Ones: San Antonio bartenders share their spins on summer cocktails

Downtown San Antonio dive Texas T Pub has shut down after 40 years