Guidebook for San Antonio

Laura
Guidebook for San Antonio

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A newer addition to the neighborhood! The tasting room is open Thurs, Fri and Sat nights. You can buy variety 12 packs to take with you and take a tour of the brewery.
52 locals recommend
Freetail Brewing Co.
2000 S Presa St
52 locals recommend
A newer addition to the neighborhood! The tasting room is open Thurs, Fri and Sat nights. You can buy variety 12 packs to take with you and take a tour of the brewery.
The location of the 1968 World's Fair is being restored and revitalized. Yanaguana Garden has oversize chess and checkers, foosball, ping pong and bocce ball, kids areas and public art.
122 locals recommend
Hemisfair
122 locals recommend
The location of the 1968 World's Fair is being restored and revitalized. Yanaguana Garden has oversize chess and checkers, foosball, ping pong and bocce ball, kids areas and public art.
Bicycle rentals in Blue Star Arts Complex
36 locals recommend
Blue Star Provisions
1414 S Alamo St
36 locals recommend
Bicycle rentals in Blue Star Arts Complex
One mile of the San Antonio River, between the River Walk and the Pearl. The trail includes a lot of public art and sitting areas. Access to hotels, bars, restaurants, Museum of Art, etc.
25 locals recommend
Museum Reach
Museum Reach
25 locals recommend
One mile of the San Antonio River, between the River Walk and the Pearl. The trail includes a lot of public art and sitting areas. Access to hotels, bars, restaurants, Museum of Art, etc.
Redeveloped brewery, The Pearl has restaurants, bars, shops, condos, a park and weekend farmer's market. Check website for outdoor events like music festivals, Sunday concert series, etc.
6 locals recommend
Amphitheatre at Pearl
303 Pearl Pkwy
6 locals recommend
Redeveloped brewery, The Pearl has restaurants, bars, shops, condos, a park and weekend farmer's market. Check website for outdoor events like music festivals, Sunday concert series, etc.
Grab a Bcycle from the station and ride south along the Mission Reach of the San Antonio River. The trail goes 8 miles south to Mission Espada, or a little under two miles north to Downtown.
18 locals recommend
Roosevelt Park
331 Roosevelt Ave
18 locals recommend
Grab a Bcycle from the station and ride south along the Mission Reach of the San Antonio River. The trail goes 8 miles south to Mission Espada, or a little under two miles north to Downtown.
House and artifact museum with memorabilia from Napoleon Bonaparte, as well as Texas artifacts and art. Located in King William Historic District: http://www.villafinale.org/About.html
7 locals recommend
Villa Finale: Museum & Gardens
401 King William St
7 locals recommend
House and artifact museum with memorabilia from Napoleon Bonaparte, as well as Texas artifacts and art. Located in King William Historic District: http://www.villafinale.org/About.html
Shops, restaurants, huge Mexican-style market or mercado. Frequently has outdoor festivals with food booths and music. Good people watching.
188 locals recommend
Historic Market Square
514 W Commerce St
188 locals recommend
Shops, restaurants, huge Mexican-style market or mercado. Frequently has outdoor festivals with food booths and music. Good people watching.
A large retail and restaurant center just north of downtown with plenty of chain stores and a movie theater.
162 locals recommend
Alamo Quarry Market
255 E Basse Rd
162 locals recommend
A large retail and restaurant center just north of downtown with plenty of chain stores and a movie theater.
Swanky outdoor mall with nice restaurants and regular events.
450 locals recommend
The Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera Pkwy
450 locals recommend
Swanky outdoor mall with nice restaurants and regular events.
Nice size zoo with some great exhibits. Make a day of the zoo, Japanese Tea Gardens, Brackenridge Park and Witte Museum.
568 locals recommend
San Antonio Zoo
3903 N St Mary's St
568 locals recommend
Nice size zoo with some great exhibits. Make a day of the zoo, Japanese Tea Gardens, Brackenridge Park and Witte Museum.
It is undergoing a major renovation (as of October 2015), but still has great exhibits.
421 locals recommend
Witte Museum
3801 Broadway
421 locals recommend
It is undergoing a major renovation (as of October 2015), but still has great exhibits.
Nice park in the middle of the city just north of Downtown. Great for a run, walk or picnic.
208 locals recommend
Brackenridge Park
3700 N St Mary's St
208 locals recommend
Nice park in the middle of the city just north of Downtown. Great for a run, walk or picnic.
Part of the Alamo City Golf Trail along the Mission Reach of the San Antonio River. http://www.alamocitygolftrail.com/index.php/san-antonio-golf-courses
Riverside Golf Course
203 McDonald
Part of the Alamo City Golf Trail along the Mission Reach of the San Antonio River. http://www.alamocitygolftrail.com/index.php/san-antonio-golf-courses

Arts & Culture

Arts complex with galleries, shops, restaurants and bars; walking distance from the apartment along the San Antonio River.
19 locals recommend
Blue Star
Blue Star
19 locals recommend
Arts complex with galleries, shops, restaurants and bars; walking distance from the apartment along the San Antonio River.
New state of the art home for performing arts - ballet, symphony, opera & youth orchestra, as well as national & international touring artists and shows. tobincenter.org for calendar & tickets.
91 locals recommend
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
100 Auditorium Cir
91 locals recommend
New state of the art home for performing arts - ballet, symphony, opera & youth orchestra, as well as national & international touring artists and shows. tobincenter.org for calendar & tickets.
Developed in the historic Lone Star Brewery on the banks of the San Antonio River. SAMA has a broad range of time periods and world cultures. Admission is free Tuesday evening & Sunday morning.
352 locals recommend
San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W Jones Ave
352 locals recommend
Developed in the historic Lone Star Brewery on the banks of the San Antonio River. SAMA has a broad range of time periods and world cultures. Admission is free Tuesday evening & Sunday morning.
"ReDo Recess" is a grown-up only night at the children's museum with food and drinks. http://www.thedoseum.org/programs-events/events/
328 locals recommend
The DoSeum
2800 Broadway
328 locals recommend
"ReDo Recess" is a grown-up only night at the children's museum with food and drinks. http://www.thedoseum.org/programs-events/events/
The core of the first modern art museum in Texas is a beautiful Spanish Colonial-Revival home on 23 beautifully manicured acres. http://www.mcnayart.org/about/about-the-mcnay
346 locals recommend
McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels Ave
346 locals recommend
The core of the first modern art museum in Texas is a beautiful Spanish Colonial-Revival home on 23 beautifully manicured acres. http://www.mcnayart.org/about/about-the-mcnay
Housed in San Antonio's first public library building; on the River Walk. Highlights the rich traditions, art and culture of the American West. Sculpture garden & event space. briscoemuseum.org
59 locals recommend
Briscoe Western Art Museum
210 W Market St
59 locals recommend
Housed in San Antonio's first public library building; on the River Walk. Highlights the rich traditions, art and culture of the American West. Sculpture garden & event space. briscoemuseum.org
Exhibitions, classes, special programs and events. Fiesta Arts Fair combines art, food and music. Articopia is a great holiday market. Beautiful historic buildings and grounds. swschool.org
11 locals recommend
Southwest School of Art
300 Augusta St
11 locals recommend
Exhibitions, classes, special programs and events. Fiesta Arts Fair combines art, food and music. Articopia is a great holiday market. Beautiful historic buildings and grounds. swschool.org
San Antonio's oldest theater is on the National Register of Historical Places. A beautiful place to catch the Broadway series and other national touring acts. http://www.majesticempire.com/
123 locals recommend
Majestic Theatre
224 E Houston St
123 locals recommend
San Antonio's oldest theater is on the National Register of Historical Places. A beautiful place to catch the Broadway series and other national touring acts. http://www.majesticempire.com/

Food Scene

Also a new addition to the neighborhood. They roast coffee here to deliver to other retailers. There is a walk up window to purchase a fresh cup of coffee or pick up a bag of beans to enjoy at home.
9 locals recommend
Merit Roasting Co.
2001 S Presa St
9 locals recommend
Also a new addition to the neighborhood. They roast coffee here to deliver to other retailers. There is a walk up window to purchase a fresh cup of coffee or pick up a bag of beans to enjoy at home.
Many people boast about Taco Haven, but this is our favorite breakfast/lunch spot when we're in the mood for Tex-Mex. You can't go wrong with chilaquiles, barbacoa or fish tacos.
La Barca De Jal
606 Steves Ave
Many people boast about Taco Haven, but this is our favorite breakfast/lunch spot when we're in the mood for Tex-Mex. You can't go wrong with chilaquiles, barbacoa or fish tacos.
Good food, great bar, excellent homemade desserts; sometimes has live music.
114 locals recommend
Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo St
114 locals recommend
Good food, great bar, excellent homemade desserts; sometimes has live music.
Coffee house/bar with tasty food and relaxing areas to visit with friends, work or people watch. In the Blue Star Arts Complex. $1 mimosas during weekend brunch.
128 locals recommend
Halcyon Southtown
1414 S Alamo St
128 locals recommend
Coffee house/bar with tasty food and relaxing areas to visit with friends, work or people watch. In the Blue Star Arts Complex. $1 mimosas during weekend brunch.
Great pizzas, salads, small plates and incredible selection of craft beer. In the Blue Star Arts Complex.
89 locals recommend
Stella Public House
1414 S Alamo St
89 locals recommend
Great pizzas, salads, small plates and incredible selection of craft beer. In the Blue Star Arts Complex.
All around a consistently good restaurant.
180 locals recommend
Rosario's
722 S Alamo St
180 locals recommend
All around a consistently good restaurant.
Trendy Asian fusion in a colorful atmosphere. Weekend brunch, happy hour everyday, lunch, dinner and late night service.
104 locals recommend
Hot Joy
1014 S Alamo St
104 locals recommend
Trendy Asian fusion in a colorful atmosphere. Weekend brunch, happy hour everyday, lunch, dinner and late night service.
Outdoor seating, good food and great beer selection. On the Museum Reach of the San Antonio River.
59 locals recommend
The Luxury
103 E Jones Ave
59 locals recommend
Outdoor seating, good food and great beer selection. On the Museum Reach of the San Antonio River.
Upscale contemporary American fare in a beautiful atmosphere, lovely outdoor dining on nice nights. Menu changes frequently: http://www.foodisbliss.com/bliss.php
123 locals recommend
Bliss
926 S Presa St
123 locals recommend
Upscale contemporary American fare in a beautiful atmosphere, lovely outdoor dining on nice nights. Menu changes frequently: http://www.foodisbliss.com/bliss.php
Delicious sandwiches on homemade bread with homemade sauces, pizza, and desserts made from scratch. http://thestationsa.com/index.html
26 locals recommend
Filling Station Tap Room
701 S St Mary's St
26 locals recommend
Delicious sandwiches on homemade bread with homemade sauces, pizza, and desserts made from scratch. http://thestationsa.com/index.html
Barbecue and fresh-brewed beer & seasonal house soda. Refined but relaxed and friendly. http://thegranarysa.com/
27 locals recommend
The Granary
27 locals recommend
Barbecue and fresh-brewed beer & seasonal house soda. Refined but relaxed and friendly. http://thegranarysa.com/
Good - if not a little over-hyped - food. Beer from onsite brewery is good, also wide selection of craft beers from elsewhere. Make a reservation or you will get a nasty look from the hostess.
101 locals recommend
Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery
136 E Grayson St
101 locals recommend
Good - if not a little over-hyped - food. Beer from onsite brewery is good, also wide selection of craft beers from elsewhere. Make a reservation or you will get a nasty look from the hostess.
Locally sourced and handcrafted gelato and paninis. http://www.yelp.com/biz/south-alamode-panini-and-gelato-company-san-antonio
52 locals recommend
South Alamode Panini & Gelato Company
1420 S Alamo St
52 locals recommend
Locally sourced and handcrafted gelato and paninis. http://www.yelp.com/biz/south-alamode-panini-and-gelato-company-san-antonio
Mexican street food by Chef Johnny Hernandez, good drinks, great patio and people watching. http://chefjohnnyhernandez.com/lagloria/
137 locals recommend
La Gloria
100 E Grayson St
137 locals recommend
Mexican street food by Chef Johnny Hernandez, good drinks, great patio and people watching. http://chefjohnnyhernandez.com/lagloria/
Another Chef Johnny Hernandez creation inspired by Mexican botaneros. Fresh fruit infused cocktails & a menu of tortas, tostadas and small plates.
38 locals recommend
The Fruteria
1401 S Flores St
38 locals recommend
Another Chef Johnny Hernandez creation inspired by Mexican botaneros. Fresh fruit infused cocktails & a menu of tortas, tostadas and small plates.
Good food, drinks, free parking
13 locals recommend
Luther's Cafe
1503 N Main Ave
13 locals recommend
Good food, drinks, free parking
As the name says it's prime! A great place to eat before catching a show at the Majestic or for a special celebration.
47 locals recommend
Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood
219 E Houston St
47 locals recommend
As the name says it's prime! A great place to eat before catching a show at the Majestic or for a special celebration.
If you want the River Walk dining experience, this is the only one I truly recommend.
73 locals recommend
Boudro's
421 East Commerce Street
73 locals recommend
If you want the River Walk dining experience, this is the only one I truly recommend.
Outdoor venue with rotating and some permanent food trucks, beer and wine. Alamostreeteatbar.com will tell you who is there.
19 locals recommend
Alamo Street Eat Bar
609 S Alamo St
19 locals recommend
Outdoor venue with rotating and some permanent food trucks, beer and wine. Alamostreeteatbar.com will tell you who is there.
A popular spot with the who's who of politicos, movers and shakers in SA. Consistently good food, but be warned the service isn't always great.
17 locals recommend
El Mirador
722 S St Mary's St
17 locals recommend
A popular spot with the who's who of politicos, movers and shakers in SA. Consistently good food, but be warned the service isn't always great.
A good place to go before a show at the Majestic.
8 locals recommend
The Palm San Antonio
233 E Houston St
8 locals recommend
A good place to go before a show at the Majestic.
Restaurant by Chef John Besh in Downtown. Good happy hour, great crawfish boils when in season.
8 locals recommend
Lüke
125 E Houston St
8 locals recommend
Restaurant by Chef John Besh in Downtown. Good happy hour, great crawfish boils when in season.
Fine dining on the San Antonio River - not quite the touristy part of the river, so it can be quiet and intimate.
43 locals recommend
Biga on the Banks
203 S St Mary's St
43 locals recommend
Fine dining on the San Antonio River - not quite the touristy part of the river, so it can be quiet and intimate.
Great German style delicatessen, a San Antonio staple. Homemade root beer is a must.
22 locals recommend
Schilo's
424 E Commerce St
22 locals recommend
Great German style delicatessen, a San Antonio staple. Homemade root beer is a must.
Wonderful locally-owned vegetarian restaurant.
57 locals recommend
Señor Veggie
620 S Presa St
57 locals recommend
Wonderful locally-owned vegetarian restaurant.
Casual, sports and dog-minded environment. Good burgers, beer specials and locally owned on the River Walk.
Charlie Wants a Burger
223 Losoya St
Casual, sports and dog-minded environment. Good burgers, beer specials and locally owned on the River Walk.
Caribbean, Central & Latin American food, good drinks and Salsa dance lessons every Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. www.azuca.net
48 locals recommend
Azuca Nuevo Latino
709 S Alamo St
48 locals recommend
Caribbean, Central & Latin American food, good drinks and Salsa dance lessons every Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. www.azuca.net
Barbecue and Texas brews and wine.
28 locals recommend
B&D Ice House
1004 S Alamo St
28 locals recommend
Barbecue and Texas brews and wine.
I. Love. Thai. Food. And this place is good! BYOB.
Thai Lao Orchid Restaurant
116 Broadway
I. Love. Thai. Food. And this place is good! BYOB.
The signature restaurant of the Culinary Institute of America - San Antonio, staff-run at lunch, pros at dinner. www.naorestaurant.com
7 locals recommend
Nao
312 Pearl Pkwy
7 locals recommend
The signature restaurant of the Culinary Institute of America - San Antonio, staff-run at lunch, pros at dinner. www.naorestaurant.com
Locally owned, very popular deli with incredible cookies!
27 locals recommend
W D Deli
3123 Broadway
27 locals recommend
Locally owned, very popular deli with incredible cookies!
Cuban food and drinks at the historic Havana Hotel. This is the bar where David and I met while we were both bartenders.
60 locals recommend
Ocho
1015 Navarro St
60 locals recommend
Cuban food and drinks at the historic Havana Hotel. This is the bar where David and I met while we were both bartenders.
Very simple Vietnamese food with superb ingredients, excellent pho. The owner, Jack, was a pilot in the South Vietnamese Air Force who served alongside American forces during the war.
Saigon Express
1626 McCullough Ave
Very simple Vietnamese food with superb ingredients, excellent pho. The owner, Jack, was a pilot in the South Vietnamese Air Force who served alongside American forces during the war.
Laissez les bon temps Rouler! New Orleans fare beyond just Cajun and Creole. Reservations recommended. www.cookhouserestaurant.com
31 locals recommend
Cookhouse
720 E Mistletoe Ave
31 locals recommend
Laissez les bon temps Rouler! New Orleans fare beyond just Cajun and Creole. Reservations recommended. www.cookhouserestaurant.com
A San Antonio staple owned by the Cortez restaurant family in Market Square. Good ol' Tex-Mex food and awesome Mexican sweet breads and pastries.
231 locals recommend
Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
218 Produce Row
231 locals recommend
A San Antonio staple owned by the Cortez restaurant family in Market Square. Good ol' Tex-Mex food and awesome Mexican sweet breads and pastries.
We've only been for brunch and it is a great place for a special celebration. Beautiful setting in the La Mansion Hotel.
8 locals recommend
Las Canarias
112 College St
8 locals recommend
We've only been for brunch and it is a great place for a special celebration. Beautiful setting in the La Mansion Hotel.
A great new addition to the growing culinary scene, especially at The Pearl. You will need to make a reservation. www.thehotelemma.com/culinary/supper/
56 locals recommend
Supper
136 E Grayson St
56 locals recommend
A great new addition to the growing culinary scene, especially at The Pearl. You will need to make a reservation. www.thehotelemma.com/culinary/supper/
A family friendly, locally/responsibly sourced burger joint with plenty of outdoor seating and regular live music. http://www.thecove.us/
191 locals recommend
The Cove
606 W Cypress St
191 locals recommend
A family friendly, locally/responsibly sourced burger joint with plenty of outdoor seating and regular live music. http://www.thecove.us/
A great Tex-Mex restaurant with a killer brisket. Have the brisket plate, or brisket tacos and you won't regret it.http://www.yelp.com/biz/garcias-mexican-food-san-antonio
31 locals recommend
Garcia's Mexican Food To Go
842 Fredericksburg Rd
31 locals recommend
A great Tex-Mex restaurant with a killer brisket. Have the brisket plate, or brisket tacos and you won't regret it.http://www.yelp.com/biz/garcias-mexican-food-san-antonio

Sightseeing

This is one of the four missions that make up San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
135 locals recommend
Mission Concepcion
807 Mission Rd
135 locals recommend
This is one of the four missions that make up San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
One of the four missions that make up San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
63 locals recommend
Mission San Jose
63 locals recommend
One of the four missions that make up San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
One of the four missions that make up San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
41 locals recommend
Mission San Juan station
41 locals recommend
One of the four missions that make up San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The southernmost mission of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. All the missions are connected by the Mission Reach trail of the San Antonio River, starting across the street from the apt.
32 locals recommend
Mission Espada
10040 Espada Rd
32 locals recommend
The southernmost mission of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. All the missions are connected by the Mission Reach trail of the San Antonio River, starting across the street from the apt.
Check out "San Antonio, The Saga," a 24-minute light show by French artist Xavier De Richemont projected on the facade of San Fernando Cathedral, the oldest continuously operated church in Texas.
6 locals recommend
Main Plaza
Main Plaza
6 locals recommend
Check out "San Antonio, The Saga," a 24-minute light show by French artist Xavier De Richemont projected on the facade of San Fernando Cathedral, the oldest continuously operated church in Texas.
Get a panoramic view of the city from the observation deck or the rotating dining level. The bar offers a nice view, too.
374 locals recommend
Tower of the Americas
739 E César E. Chávez Blvd
374 locals recommend
Get a panoramic view of the city from the observation deck or the rotating dining level. The bar offers a nice view, too.
Guided and self-guided tours are available at this historic house museum in the King William Historic District. http://bit.ly/1L6rf38
Steves Homestead
509 King William St
Guided and self-guided tours are available at this historic house museum in the King William Historic District. http://bit.ly/1L6rf38

Drinks & Nightlife

Great bar reminiscent of a speakeasy located in the Blue Star Arts Complex. Outstanding whiskey selection. Note: you have to walk downstairs from street level to access it.
97 locals recommend
Bar 1919
1420 S Alamo St
97 locals recommend
Great bar reminiscent of a speakeasy located in the Blue Star Arts Complex. Outstanding whiskey selection. Note: you have to walk downstairs from street level to access it.
A staple of the East Side since the 1940s, new owners are trying to preserve that history. Good food, music and drinks! A good place to go before or after an event at the AT&T Center or Alamodome.
48 locals recommend
Tucker's Kozy Korner
1338 E Houston St
48 locals recommend
A staple of the East Side since the 1940s, new owners are trying to preserve that history. Good food, music and drinks! A good place to go before or after an event at the AT&T Center or Alamodome.
Good view of Downtown from trendy rooftop bar, go early.
142 locals recommend
Paramour
102 9th St
142 locals recommend
Good view of Downtown from trendy rooftop bar, go early.
Twenty-five craft beers on tap, great place to have a beer outdoors on a nice night.
26 locals recommend
Filling Station Tap Room
701 S St Mary's St
26 locals recommend
Twenty-five craft beers on tap, great place to have a beer outdoors on a nice night.
Outdoor beer and wine joint with a separate restaurant and sometimes a food truck on the side. Cheap ice cold beer, nice breeze and great people watching.
87 locals recommend
La Tuna
100 Probandt St
87 locals recommend
Outdoor beer and wine joint with a separate restaurant and sometimes a food truck on the side. Cheap ice cold beer, nice breeze and great people watching.
Good drinks, relaxed atmosphere early in the evening. Live jazz on some nights.
31 locals recommend
SoHo Wine & Martini Bar
31 locals recommend
Good drinks, relaxed atmosphere early in the evening. Live jazz on some nights.
Boasts the most cocktails on tap in Texas; it's dark, cozy and like a rare book library. Make reservations at thelastwordsa.com.
6 locals recommend
The Last Word
229 E Houston St
6 locals recommend
Boasts the most cocktails on tap in Texas; it's dark, cozy and like a rare book library. Make reservations at thelastwordsa.com.
Another popular craft cocktail location that sometimes has good food trucks outside in case you come hungry. thebrooklynitesa.com
29 locals recommend
The Brooklynite
516 Brooklyn Avenue
29 locals recommend
Another popular craft cocktail location that sometimes has good food trucks outside in case you come hungry. thebrooklynitesa.com
A large outdoor beer and wine joint with food, very family & dog friendly. But the bathrooms are not so friendly.
194 locals recommend
The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo St
194 locals recommend
A large outdoor beer and wine joint with food, very family & dog friendly. But the bathrooms are not so friendly.
An honest effort at a swank NYC-style bar, it had to close for a revamp and more relaxed atmosphere. www.juniper-tar.com
8 locals recommend
Juniper Tar
244 W Houston St
8 locals recommend
An honest effort at a swank NYC-style bar, it had to close for a revamp and more relaxed atmosphere. www.juniper-tar.com
The oldest continuously operated hotel West of the Mississippi, the storied bar is where Roosevelt recruited his Rough Riders. A Literary Landmark since 2000.
17 locals recommend
Menger Hotel
204 Alamo Plaza
17 locals recommend
The oldest continuously operated hotel West of the Mississippi, the storied bar is where Roosevelt recruited his Rough Riders. A Literary Landmark since 2000.
A revamped, hip version of an old watering hole that boasted the longest standing bar in Texas. It still has charm, it's just no longer a hole in the wall.
117 locals recommend
The Esquire Tavern
155 E Commerce St
117 locals recommend
A revamped, hip version of an old watering hole that boasted the longest standing bar in Texas. It still has charm, it's just no longer a hole in the wall.
"The Oldest Post in Texas" is in a grand old house with an upstairs ballroom, wraparound porches and plenty of outdoor seating. Great people watching and dancing to live music on most weekends.
25 locals recommend
VFW Post 76
10 10th St
25 locals recommend
"The Oldest Post in Texas" is in a grand old house with an upstairs ballroom, wraparound porches and plenty of outdoor seating. Great people watching and dancing to live music on most weekends.

Shopping

Art galleries, shops and restaurants in historic buildings.
87 locals recommend
La Villita Historic Arts Village
418 Villita St
87 locals recommend
Art galleries, shops and restaurants in historic buildings.
Eclectic liquor store that also offers locally made clothing, jewelry & art. Decent selection of liquor, beer, wine and mixers.
10 locals recommend
Pig Liquors
519 S Presa St
10 locals recommend
Eclectic liquor store that also offers locally made clothing, jewelry & art. Decent selection of liquor, beer, wine and mixers.
Retail mall in Downtown is being rejuvenated and re-imagined as a shopping and dining destination. Keep checking back for progress: http://www.shoprivercenter.com/about/about_river_center_mall
14 locals recommend
Blimpie
849 E Commerce St
14 locals recommend
Retail mall in Downtown is being rejuvenated and re-imagined as a shopping and dining destination. Keep checking back for progress: http://www.shoprivercenter.com/about/about_river_center_mall
Vintage clothes, cowboy boots, eclectic gifts, jewelry - a little bit of everything. http://www.leighelena.com/
Leighelena
303 Pearl Pkwy
Vintage clothes, cowboy boots, eclectic gifts, jewelry - a little bit of everything. http://www.leighelena.com/

Essentials

Affectionately called the Food Museum; crazy good selection of fresh produce, meat, seafood, baked goods, cheeses, chef prepared food, flowers & large wine and beer selection.
168 locals recommend
Central Market
4821 Broadway
168 locals recommend
Affectionately called the Food Museum; crazy good selection of fresh produce, meat, seafood, baked goods, cheeses, chef prepared food, flowers & large wine and beer selection.
Finally a Downtown grocery store! The new market has chef-prepared meals you just heat up, pizza made to order while you shop, a good beer and wine selection, plus the basics and more.
HEB South Flores Market
516 S Flores St
Finally a Downtown grocery store! The new market has chef-prepared meals you just heat up, pizza made to order while you shop, a good beer and wine selection, plus the basics and more.