It is a bit unusual to see a bar so steeped in San Antonio historical past duplicate itself. In any case, a big a part of the allure of the unique Bombay Bicycle Membership is its patina – the pale yearbook images on the wall, the roughly carved initials on the cubicles, and the threadbare upholstery of its Victorian settees. But when something, the second iteration of the Brackenridge Park space dive proves one other well-worn idiom: All the things previous is new once more.
Bombay’s long-awaited second location formally opened on October 12, ushering in a brand new period for the Alamo Metropolis basic. The idea initially debuted in 1973 after a change to Texas’ allowed on-premise liquor gross sales for the primary time since Prohibition. Bombay was one of many first native companies to benefit from the shift away from BYOB.
The nascent type of the enterprise was not not like that of the bar at present, although notably, the earliest model didn’t embrace a kitchen. The Eighteen Eighties Brunswick Bar was already put in as the focus, lit by repurposed lodge lamps. Over time, the décor took on extra layers as kitschy objects and mundane images had been added piece by piece.
The Hemisfair location tempers a few of that chaos whereas nonetheless paying homage to among the fern bar trappings of Bay’s previous. A sturdy bar nonetheless anchors the house, however up to date touches like a moody banana leaf wallpaper and emerald velvet barstools play into the restaurant’s world Instagram-indebted current. Most strikingly, the bar’s parlor is surrounded by a grid of dozens of stained-glass panels.
Though the look has been modernized, the menu sticks to the tried-and-true. In keeping with a rep, the Hemisfair spot serves the eatery’s fashionable burgers, nachos, loaded tots and fries, and a number of other salads. The total bar additionally shakes up a few Bombay classics, the black cherry margarita and spicy Satan Water.
Drawing on the success of the unique’s comparatively lately added Oak Room, the brand new Bombay additionally affords al fresco eating. The brand new digs, nonetheless, are a far cry from the yard really feel of that patio. As a substitute, resort-style umbrellas cover a deck shared with CommonWealth Coffeehouse & Bakery.
The opening of Bombay Bicycle Membership provides to the fever pitch on the quickly redeveloping Hemisfair. The Yanaguana Backyard space already contains a few of San Antonio’s buzziest ideas, together with Field Road All Day, Dough Pizzeria Napoletana, Re:Rooted 210 City Vineyard, and the newly opened Künstler Faucet Haus. Nonetheless to come back is Jerk Shack chef Nicola Blaque’s third idea, Port Royal and Kusch Faire, an anticipated Sichuan-inspired challenge from the Dashi staff.
“Hemisfair is essentially the most thrilling challenge on the town — within the state, for that matter,” stated working accomplice Invoice Leighton through an earlier launch. “Why would not you wish to be part of a bunch that measures their success by the quantity of laughter in Yanaguana Backyard?”
Visitors can take part glee at 607 Hemisfair Blvd. from Sunday by means of Thursday, 11 am to 10 pm, and 11 am to 11 pm Friday and Saturday. In keeping with the rep, the hours and menu will broaden because the opening crew will get its bearings.
