The Filling Station Tap Room is a popular hangout for cyclists on the edge of the Southtown neighborhood.

Flavor

Southtown fixture The Filling Station tapping out after 14 years in business

The owners of the neighborhood beer bar reportedly opted not to renew their lease.

by Kat Stinson March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

The owners of the neighborhood beer bar reportedly opted not to renew their lease.

Tenfold Rooftop inside Kimpton Santo San Antonio-Riverwalk is offering a special St. Patrick's-themed cocktail menu.

Flavor

Eight ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at San Antonio bars and eateries

From green beer and Irish whiskey to succulent menu selections, these spots have you covered.

by Kat Stinson March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Merci Jones is located at the emerging culinary hotspot around the intersection of Broadway and Jones.

Flavor

First Look: New San Antonio bar Merci Jones pairs unforced cool with top-notch service

The latest venture from Empty Stomach Group (Hot Joy, Petit Coquin, Barbaro) brings a classy cocktail spot to lower Broadway.

by Kat Stinson February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

La Cantera's Wild Hat Pony Bar offers a custom experience for those needing rodeo-ready headgear.

Food & Drink

These San Antonio bars and restaurants are serving up rodeo bites, beverages and parties

The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo got underway this week, and here’s where to celebrate.

by Kat Stinson February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

The Bonham Exchange reportedly faces city closure under a 2018 code revision that it's yet to meet.

San Antonio News

San Antonio’s Bonham Exchange faces possible shutdown over fire code

The iconic LGBTQ+ nightspot hasn’t met the city’s demand that it install an automatic sprinkler system, but some on City Council want to grant it more time.

by Sanford Nowlin February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

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

Flavor

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

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

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

Cooking Up Conversation: Celebrating with Ohio Crawford of Backyard on Broadway and Dibs Mixers

Air Force veteran has quietly put his stamp on San Antonio via his fun downtown destination and his line of cocktail syrups.

by Kat Stinson August 21, 2025August 30, 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

Arts

Houston’s The Riot Comedy Club expanding into downtown San Antonio

The venue, expected to open this fall, will host both touring and local stand-up comics.

by Sanford Nowlin August 11, 2025August 29, 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, 2025February 14, 2026

Food & Drink

Cooking Up Conversation: Bar Gimme Gimme’s and Amor Eterno’s Aaron Peña

The San Antonio bar owner discusses his shifting priorities as he battles cancer and how he wants to give back to others.

by Kat Stinson July 14, 2025August 22, 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

Cooking Up Conversation: Pink Shark’s Amber Hernandez

Hernandez and partner Jessica Marinez pride themselves on creating safe, inclusive San Antonio nightspots.

by Kat Stinson June 30, 2025August 1, 2025

Food & Drink

New San Antonio speakeasy focused on Old World elegance to debut this summer

Quintana Rum founder Ciro Di Costanzo and chef Gennaro Locricchio of Po Po Trattoria Pizzeria are co-developing the sleek nightspot.

by Kat Stinson June 30, 2025August 5, 2025

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San Antonio nightlife

Southtown fixture The Filling Station tapping out after 14 years in business

Eight ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at San Antonio bars and eateries

First Look: New San Antonio bar Merci Jones pairs unforced cool with top-notch service

These San Antonio bars and restaurants are serving up rodeo bites, beverages and parties

San Antonio’s Bonham Exchange faces possible shutdown over fire code

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

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

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

Cooking Up Conversation: Celebrating with Ohio Crawford of Backyard on Broadway and Dibs Mixers

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

Houston’s The Riot Comedy Club expanding into downtown San Antonio

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

Cooking Up Conversation: Bar Gimme Gimme’s and Amor Eterno’s Aaron Peña

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

Cooking Up Conversation: Pink Shark’s Amber Hernandez

New San Antonio speakeasy focused on Old World elegance to debut this summer