Is it ever an issue to have an abundance of bars to select from in San Antonio? The primary quarter of 2026 has seen speedy progress for town’s nightlife scene, bringing every little thing from ‘70s tiki vibes to easygoing dives. Right here’s what we’ve been including to our libation rotation.
Jefferson Market Ice HouseBar masterminds Olaf Harmel and Gerry Shirley (The Modernist, La Ruina) are again with a brand new idea. Revamping what as soon as was Jefferson Bodega, Jefferson Market Ice Home goals to maintain issues easy with margs, barbecue, and a very good environment on Donaldson Avenue. Whereas the brand new consuming vacation spot hasn’t made a giant to-do concerning the opening, it’s already changing into a Deco District favourite.
Merci JonesIf Double Normal and Barbaro had a toddler, it will be Merci Jones. The brand new bar on Broadway is a formidable addition to the Empty Abdomen Group portfolio. The area is easy — a curved bar design, memorabilia harking back to a looking lodge, TV screens, and a tempting joyful hour slogan: 7 cocktails for $7 till 7 pm. Just like the bar itself, the drink menu would not pull any punches. It is aware of visitors are there for a powerful drink and a very good time, and Merci Jones definitely delivers.
Mexico CeatyChef Jason Dady’s newest formidable undertaking is not only a bar; it is a full-fledged elevated meals court docket with a number of eating places. Excellent for the indecisive drinker who wants a couple of choices, the idea permits visitors to sip on a top-shelf margarita at Tres Arcos, an intriguing purple bell pepper marg at Dos Cantinas, or take pleasure in agave tastings at El Último. There are many bites to take in all of the tequila, too.
Mexico Ceaty’s beverage program is predicated on aged tequilas and mezcals. Photograph by Katie James
Paradise UnknownTiki bars are a dime a dozen these days, so what makes a brand new one stand out? Be Variety & Rewind founder Alex Amaro knew precisely what he was doing along with his second bar idea, Paradise Unknown. The tiki cocktails are boozy, skulls abound, and tropical kitsch surrounds visitors at Paradise Unknown. Pairing tiki cocktails with gentle bites from Wok Wey was a stroke of genius — Chinese language meals and tiki drinks go collectively like peanut butter and jelly.
Stout Home GraysonIt as soon as appeared like there was a Stout Home location for each San Antonio neighborhood besides the Pearl. Fortunately, the house owners determined to vary that in March, opening up a long-awaited Pearl location on West Grayson Avenue. With the model’s signature laid-back environment, sturdy number of fairly priced drinks, and prime location, Stout Home Grayson has rapidly grow to be the place to go to look at the newest Spurs playoff win.
