Guidebook for San Antonio
Drinks & Nightlife
Bulgaria, Serbia and even Turkey all claim to have first produced this potent brandy, or eau de vie, but it is made all over the Balkans and beyond, known for containing fruits from apricots and plums
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Dorcol Distilling Company
1902 S Flores StBulgaria, Serbia and even Turkey all claim to have first produced this potent brandy, or eau de vie, but it is made all over the Balkans and beyond, known for containing fruits from apricots and plums
Outdoor beer garden, awesome spot to hang out, free wifi, kids and pet friendly. Super cold beers and a vast variety.
194 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo StOutdoor beer garden, awesome spot to hang out, free wifi, kids and pet friendly. Super cold beers and a vast variety.
Bar 1919 accommodates adventurous and inquisitive drinkers with a wealth of options, including 300 spirits (but only one vodka), 40 wine varieties, nearly 20 beers on tap and 60 bottles.
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Bar 1919
1420 S Alamo StBar 1919 accommodates adventurous and inquisitive drinkers with a wealth of options, including 300 spirits (but only one vodka), 40 wine varieties, nearly 20 beers on tap and 60 bottles.
Live music and good beer selection. Place to meet people with lots of tables and knowledgeable bar tenders.
Joe Blues
1420 S Alamo StLive music and good beer selection. Place to meet people with lots of tables and knowledgeable bar tenders.
Sightseeing
This handsome stone church was dedicated in 1755, and appears very much as it did over two centuries ago. It stands proudly as the oldest unrestored stone church in America.
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Misión Concepción
807 Mission RdThis handsome stone church was dedicated in 1755, and appears very much as it did over two centuries ago. It stands proudly as the oldest unrestored stone church in America.
Gorgeous panorama from the Tower's revolving Chart House Restaurant, take in the scenery from the Observation Deck or experience the thrilling 4D Theater Ride
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Tower of the Americas
739 E César E. Chávez BlvdGorgeous panorama from the Tower's revolving Chart House Restaurant, take in the scenery from the Observation Deck or experience the thrilling 4D Theater Ride
Food Scene
This eclectic craft brewery and restaurant is a central watering hole and activity. The craft beer made on premise, and elevated pub food, are served six days a week using fresh and locally raised.
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Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue StarThis eclectic craft brewery and restaurant is a central watering hole and activity. The craft beer made on premise, and elevated pub food, are served six days a week using fresh and locally raised.
Benedictine sisters used to live there now converted into a restaurant/bar with serious food. Go for the daily lunch specials and bakery made fresh daily.
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Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo StBenedictine sisters used to live there now converted into a restaurant/bar with serious food. Go for the daily lunch specials and bakery made fresh daily.
By day the menu offerings range from fresh fruit cups, licuados (smoothies) to tortas and tostadas for breakfast and lunch. By night, The Frutería transforms into a Botanero offering Mexican tapas.
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The Fruteria
1401 S Flores StBy day the menu offerings range from fresh fruit cups, licuados (smoothies) to tortas and tostadas for breakfast and lunch. By night, The Frutería transforms into a Botanero offering Mexican tapas.
Outdoor seating. Ask for a cold beer and enjoy a burger while talking to locals. Watch the a train pass by the tracks when you're enjoying your food at a good price.
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La Tuna
100 Probandt StOutdoor seating. Ask for a cold beer and enjoy a burger while talking to locals. Watch the a train pass by the tracks when you're enjoying your food at a good price.
Go for oolong tea and dessert pie with ice scream top. Or brunch with a delicious mimosa. Awesome burgers with a side of potato salad. Yummy
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Madhatters Tea House & Cafe
320 Beauregard StGo for oolong tea and dessert pie with ice scream top. Or brunch with a delicious mimosa. Awesome burgers with a side of potato salad. Yummy
The portion sizes are somewhat larger than one might expect from a tapas restaurant. Ordering three tapas plates or a paella provides a sufficiently filling dinner for two.
Barraca Paella & Tapas Bar
1420 S Alamo StThe portion sizes are somewhat larger than one might expect from a tapas restaurant. Ordering three tapas plates or a paella provides a sufficiently filling dinner for two.
Live music on first friday, stella beer is delicious and their pizza is wood-fired. Nice decor and ambiance for pizza and beer on late night weekends.
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Stella Public House
1414 S Alamo StLive music on first friday, stella beer is delicious and their pizza is wood-fired. Nice decor and ambiance for pizza and beer on late night weekends.
Coffee house and cocktails to die for such as the chocolate expresso martini, raspberry chocolate shake, french 77 and the spicy Texas muddler with jalapeños on it. Snack with s'mores and paninis.
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Halcyon Southtown
1414 S Alamo StCoffee house and cocktails to die for such as the chocolate expresso martini, raspberry chocolate shake, french 77 and the spicy Texas muddler with jalapeños on it. Snack with s'mores and paninis.
1920's restaurant decor looks like mini museum and time travel to eat good American food. Try their champagne chicken enchiladas.
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The Guenther House Museum
205 E Guenther St1920's restaurant decor looks like mini museum and time travel to eat good American food. Try their champagne chicken enchiladas.
American cuisine with mediterranean flair in a variety of appetizer, entrees and small plates. Go to see the all white decor and cool outdoor seating.
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Feast
1024 S Alamo StAmerican cuisine with mediterranean flair in a variety of appetizer, entrees and small plates. Go to see the all white decor and cool outdoor seating.
Awesome authentic tex-mex food. Friendly staff, no wait time, affordable and always delicious.
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Tito's Mexican Restaurant
955 S Alamo StAwesome authentic tex-mex food. Friendly staff, no wait time, affordable and always delicious.
Awesome vegetarian restaurant with delish menu items such as jackfruit tacos, spicy buffalo tofu poboy and falafel plates. Yummy vegan
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Señor Veggie
620 S Presa StAwesome vegetarian restaurant with delish menu items such as jackfruit tacos, spicy buffalo tofu poboy and falafel plates. Yummy vegan
Park your car and eat from a variety of food trucks from New orleans jambalayas, Vegetarian burgers, to Japanese sushi trucks. Grab a draft beer.
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Alamo Street Eat Bar
609 S Alamo StPark your car and eat from a variety of food trucks from New orleans jambalayas, Vegetarian burgers, to Japanese sushi trucks. Grab a draft beer.
Enjoy a tasty meal in a casual European atmosphere. Order three dishes (Saumon Dijonaise, Steak Tartare, and Marinières Mussels) with two glasses of wine.
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La Frite Belgian Bistro
728 S Alamo StEnjoy a tasty meal in a casual European atmosphere. Order three dishes (Saumon Dijonaise, Steak Tartare, and Marinières Mussels) with two glasses of wine.
Starting with the free flatbread that was cooked right there in a stone oven. Authentically wonderful. To order the Alfredo and added spinach and shrimp...big delightful shrimp.
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La Focaccia Italian Grill
800 S Alamo StStarting with the free flatbread that was cooked right there in a stone oven. Authentically wonderful. To order the Alfredo and added spinach and shrimp...big delightful shrimp.
Arts & Culture
Home to San Antonio’s longest-running contemporary art space, the complex also features a varied collection of arts venues, shops, and studios – and ample opportunity to quench your hunger and thirst.
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Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue StarHome to San Antonio’s longest-running contemporary art space, the complex also features a varied collection of arts venues, shops, and studios – and ample opportunity to quench your hunger and thirst.
Go for a broadway series shows such as Wicked during summer; comedian such as Kathy Griffin or George Lopez; or performances by the local symphony.
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Teatro Majestic
224 E Houston StGo for a broadway series shows such as Wicked during summer; comedian such as Kathy Griffin or George Lopez; or performances by the local symphony.
Shopping
Cool bikes go there to shop for bikes and if you're a real hipster.
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Blue Star Provisions
1414 S Alamo StCool bikes go there to shop for bikes and if you're a real hipster.
Shopping mall with a huge food court and reclining seats at AMC ($5 tickets for a movie). Go shop at Langsford market for dresses, relax at starbucks while a group of peruvians plating flutes.
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Blimpie
849 E Commerce StShopping mall with a huge food court and reclining seats at AMC ($5 tickets for a movie). Go shop at Langsford market for dresses, relax at starbucks while a group of peruvians plating flutes.
Twirl offers an array of hair, skin and makeup services. Owner/stylist Lisa Weller worked for Bumble&Bumble in NYC and works Guido Palau icon for fashion shows in NY, Milan and Paris.
Twirl Salon
118 Blue StarTwirl offers an array of hair, skin and makeup services. Owner/stylist Lisa Weller worked for Bumble&Bumble in NYC and works Guido Palau icon for fashion shows in NY, Milan and Paris.
The gallery offers a full scope of contemporary art in a variety of media, with a broad range of sizes and prices. And unique selection of artifacts from Africa, Asia, Central and South America.
Robert Hughes Gallery
875 E Ashby PlThe gallery offers a full scope of contemporary art in a variety of media, with a broad range of sizes and prices. And unique selection of artifacts from Africa, Asia, Central and South America.
Entertainment & Activities
This place is a gem in the desert. Amazing work being done by staff for city youth. You could be blown away by the work these kids are doing and incredibly inspired. The facilities are top-notch.
SAY Sí
1310 South Brazos StreetThis place is a gem in the desert. Amazing work being done by staff for city youth. You could be blown away by the work these kids are doing and incredibly inspired. The facilities are top-notch.