San Antonio News

Queen Anne Victorian for sale steps from the River Walk has a sun porch and stained glass windows

This 1903-built Painted Lady in San Antonio’s Southtown area is a charmer with historic details and a low price.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 18, 2026September 19, 2026

This 1903-built Painted Lady in San Antonio’s Southtown area is a charmer with historic details and a low price.

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‘Landlords gonna landlord’: Beloved Southtown bar Lowcountry closes

The San Antonio bar and music venue is being forced out but trying not to take it ‘too personally,’ according to its ownership.

by Stephanie Koithan April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

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San Antonio’s new cat cafe is scheduled to open as early as this summer

The upcoming Southtown location of Austin-based Purrfecto Cat Lounge will feature a full coffee shop and up to 30 adoptable felines.

by Stephanie Koithan April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

News

Southtown San Antonio goth bar Near Dark fades into sunset

The bar that haunted the south-of-downtown neighborhood with alternative vibes poured its last drink on Saturday.

by Stephanie Koithan March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

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

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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 Katherine Stinson March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

San Antonio News

Former Brick at Blue Star workers call for boycott, allege thousands in unpaid wages

Former employees of the San Antonio venue dispute a statement from management that most have been paid in full. They allege they’re still owed $6,000-plus in withheld wages.

by Stephanie Koithan January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

Outdoor diners enjoy a meal at Feast in this vintage photo.

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San Antonio restaurant Battalion to revive menu of Southtown dining favorite Feast

The pop-up menu will be available Wednesday, Nov. 5, through Christmas Day, celebrating Feast, which closed in 2020.

by Katherine Stinson October 27, 2025October 28, 2025

Freetail's Southtown tap room has poured its last pint.

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San Antonio craft brewer Freetail shutters Southtown tap room

The move comes after the pioneering local craft-beer business placed itself up for sale last year and ceased retail distribution.

by Katherine Stinson October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

Southtown's The Good Kind has permanently stopped serving.

Food & Drink

The Good Kind permanently closes after six years in San Antonio’s Southtown neighborhood

Chef-owner Tim McDiarmid told the Current she has ‘no plans for opening another restaurant.’

by Katherine Stinson October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

Julian's Pizza and More has taken over the former Bario Dogg spot in Southtown.

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San Antonio pizza staple Julian’s to open Southtown store next month

The new restaurant will be the homegrown chain’s fourth location and its first in the center city.

by Sanford Nowlin September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

Food & Drink

Birria Barrio opens two new locations in San Antonio

The business has opened two new locations in the span of a month.

by Stephanie Koithan June 16, 2025August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

First Look: Palomino is the 1800s-style saloon San Antonio’s Southtown was missing

The new bar is the latest venture by the group behind Lonesome Rose, Slow Ride, Faust, Holy Diver and others.

by Stephanie Koithan April 25, 2025August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio Asian-fusion eatery Hot Joy open in new Broadway location

Some popular menu items have carried over from the old space, including the Twice Fried Wings.

by Stephanie Koithan December 11, 2024August 3, 2025

News

San Antonio mayoral candidate wants ‘construction czar’ to oversee city projects

Tech entrepreneur Beto Altamirano says he wants to help small businesses harmed by city construction.

by Michael Karlis October 15, 2024April 9, 2025

Arts

New San Antonio conversation series EDTalks (But Mostly Listens) debuts Wednesday

Artist Ed Saavedra will hold four events highlighting local activists and personalities — and police-reform advocate Ananda Tomas is the first.

by Anjali Gupta August 6, 2024April 4, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s La Panadería Bakery Café opening first Southtown store

The move comes as the chain also expands into the Pearl area and Stone Oak areas.

by Sabrina Ye July 31, 2024July 29, 2025

Food & Drink

Hip San Antonio bar Hands Down is closing

Final day of service for the Southtown watering hole is this Saturday.

by Stephanie Koithan June 18, 2024April 16, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio’s Hot Joy leaving its longtime Southtown location

The Asian fusion restaurant is heading to the same Broadway and Jones Avenue building that houses NOLA Brunch & Beignets and burger spot Pumpers.

by Sanford Nowlin June 12, 2024July 31, 2025

Food & Drink

San Antonio restaurateurs tease new diner concept for Little Em’s Oyster Bar space

Beau’s Tiny Diner is the new concept slated for the space that now houses Little Em’s.

by Nina Rangel April 13, 2024June 27, 2025

Food & Drink

Owners of San Antonio’s Up Scale closing restaurant, moving Little Em’s into it

Up Scale will serve its last plates April 6, and the expanded Little Em’s will reopen late this fall.

by Nina Rangel March 26, 2024July 9, 2025