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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 Katherine Stinson September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

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

San Antonio cocktail spot La Ruina has closed after just 2 years in business

Olaf Harmel and Gerry Shirley, the former owners of The Modernist, spent two years renovating the space.

by Sanford Nowlin September 28, 2024July 30, 2025

Owners of upcoming San Antonio bar La Ruina dish about redesign of historic downtown-area building

Owners Olaf Harmel and Gerry Shirley gave the Current an exclusive sneak peek of their tropical-inspired cocktail spot.

by Nina Rangel September 1, 2022July 21, 2025

La Ruina, a new bar from former owners of San Antonio’s The Modernist, opening next month

The new concept promises a menu of cocktails made with specialty rums, tequilas and mezcals.

by Nina Rangel August 25, 2022July 29, 2025

Owners of San Antonio cocktail mainstay The Modernist tease second concept called La Ruina

The new spot will highlight spirits from South and Central America, but partners in the venture have otherwise been scant on details.

by Nina Rangel August 1, 2022June 15, 2025

27 cozy San Antonio bars for when it’s getting too cold to drink outside

by San Antonio Current Staff November 23, 2021

San Antonio comes in dead last on a new ranking of Texas’ most sober big cities

by Nina Rangel September 9, 2021March 15, 2025

San Antonio’s 26 best bars, restaurants and tasting rooms for whiskey lovers

by San Antonio Current Staff August 13, 2021

The 25 best bars in San Antonio, according to Yelp

by San Antonio Current Staff June 4, 2021

23 essential San Antonio restaurants offering healthy dining options

by San Antonio Current Staff December 31, 2020

Avoid the bars the night before Thanksgiving and imbibe safely at home with these San Antonio cocktails

Nina RangelNovember 24, 2020August 17, 2023

Three San Antonio food and drink establishments serving up Diez y Seis de Septiembre specials

Nina RangelSeptember 16, 2020July 17, 2025

Celebrate National Rum Day with Curbside Cocktails from These San Antonio Boozeries

Nina RangelAugust 14, 2020June 15, 2025

Texas Bars Lobby for Change, Push to be Allowed to Sell Mixed Cocktails To-Go

Nina RangelJune 26, 2020February 29, 2024

Sober but Spirited: Dry January May Be Over, but San Antonio’s Mocktail Trend is Just Getting Started

Lea ThompsonFebruary 13, 2020April 19, 2024

This Week in San Antonio Food News: Original La Panadería Gets Major Update, New Bars and Another Restaurant Closure

Lea ThompsonDecember 13, 2019July 5, 2025

The Modernist to Offer Booze-Free Cocktails and Sober-Friendly Space This Sunday

Lea ThompsonDecember 11, 2019April 13, 2025

Cocktail of the Week: Hot Joy’s Painkiller and Tiki Week Events

Erin WinchSeptember 13, 2018July 4, 2025

The Modernist Adds Tiki Trailer Thursdays to Lineup

Jessica ElizarrarasAugust 14, 2018July 30, 2025

Cocktail of the Week: The Mint Julep (And Where You Can Enjoy It in San Antonio)

Erin WinchMay 3, 2018October 26, 2024