The Alley Cat's Guidebook to Southtown Bars, Restaurants & Galleries

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The Alley Cat's Guidebook to Southtown Bars, Restaurants & Galleries

Food Scene

Southtown encompasses the Lavaca neighborhood, the King William Historic District, the Blue Star Arts Complex and the SoFlo District of South Flores Street. This is an area filled with restaurants, bars, galleries, ice houses, and more.
Inside an old fire station, the upstairs has great views of downtown. Italian fare from the dynamic duo who also brought us Feast up the street.
99 recommandé par les habitants
Battalion
604 S Alamo St
99 recommandé par les habitants
Inside an old fire station, the upstairs has great views of downtown. Italian fare from the dynamic duo who also brought us Feast up the street.
Best frozen margaritas around--especially those made with tuna, a part of the cactus plant. Authentic Mexican dishes in a busy club-like setting. Great salsa on every table. Reasonable prices.
180 recommandé par les habitants
Rosario's
722 S Alamo St
180 recommandé par les habitants
Best frozen margaritas around--especially those made with tuna, a part of the cactus plant. Authentic Mexican dishes in a busy club-like setting. Great salsa on every table. Reasonable prices.
Old style Italian restaurant. Focaccia bread with herbed olive oil served with every meal. Hearty portions.
19 recommandé par les habitants
La Focaccia Italian Grill
800 S Alamo St
19 recommandé par les habitants
Old style Italian restaurant. Focaccia bread with herbed olive oil served with every meal. Hearty portions.
An upscale restaurant in a former filling station. Elegant yet approachable. New American cuisine. Reservations recommended.
123 recommandé par les habitants
Bliss
926 S Presa St
123 recommandé par les habitants
An upscale restaurant in a former filling station. Elegant yet approachable. New American cuisine. Reservations recommended.
Best moules et frites in town! Small family-run restaurant with attention to service and savior faire.
52 recommandé par les habitants
La Frite Belgian Bistro
728 S Alamo St
52 recommandé par les habitants
Best moules et frites in town! Small family-run restaurant with attention to service and savior faire.
Some of the best tacos in town! Old family/neighborhood establishment.
45 recommandé par les habitants
The Patio Southtown
1035 S Presa St
45 recommandé par les habitants
Some of the best tacos in town! Old family/neighborhood establishment.
Popular place. Good happy hour. Typica Mexican fare in bright airy dining rooms.
66 recommandé par les habitants
Tito's Mexican Restaurant
955 S Alamo St
66 recommandé par les habitants
Popular place. Good happy hour. Typica Mexican fare in bright airy dining rooms.
Really good BBQ but get there before they run out of stuff! Real hole-in-the-wall setting with outdoor seating.
28 recommandé par les habitants
B&D Ice House
1004 S Alamo St
28 recommandé par les habitants
Really good BBQ but get there before they run out of stuff! Real hole-in-the-wall setting with outdoor seating.
"Farm to pizza" place. Hip Blue Star setting. Indoor/outdoor seating. Great Mac & Cheese.
89 recommandé par les habitants
Stella Public House
1414 S Alamo St
89 recommandé par les habitants
"Farm to pizza" place. Hip Blue Star setting. Indoor/outdoor seating. Great Mac & Cheese.
Microbrewery good for burgers and fries and American fare. Comfy deck seating or indoor brew pub environment. Special events including concerts and big screen sports viewing.
151 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue Star
151 recommandé par les habitants
Microbrewery good for burgers and fries and American fare. Comfy deck seating or indoor brew pub environment. Special events including concerts and big screen sports viewing.
Local favorite. Homemade American fare in striking setting.
114 recommandé par les habitants
Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo St
114 recommandé par les habitants
Local favorite. Homemade American fare in striking setting.
Upscale steakhouse. Pricey drinks.
53 recommandé par les habitants
Maverick Texas Brasserie
710 S St Mary's St
53 recommandé par les habitants
Upscale steakhouse. Pricey drinks.
Local pies amid local art by Franco Mondini-Ruiz.
57 recommandé par les habitants
Southtown Pizzeria
728 S Presa St
57 recommandé par les habitants
Local pies amid local art by Franco Mondini-Ruiz.
Hip farm-to-table pizza joint.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Il Forno
122 Nogalitos St
33 recommandé par les habitants
Hip farm-to-table pizza joint.
Restaurant inside working century-old flour factory. Perfect for elegant brunch or lunch. Victorian dining room or lovely out of doors dining area along the river. Pastries made from house flour--delicious treats!
140 recommandé par les habitants
The Guenther House Museum
205 E Guenther St
140 recommandé par les habitants
Restaurant inside working century-old flour factory. Perfect for elegant brunch or lunch. Victorian dining room or lovely out of doors dining area along the river. Pastries made from house flour--delicious treats!
Hidden gem.
Casa Azul de Andrea
1036 S Alamo St
Hidden gem.
American cuisine.
6 recommandé par les habitants
The Jewel
1102 S Alamo St
6 recommandé par les habitants
American cuisine.
Fantastic Asian fusion--amazing interior!
104 recommandé par les habitants
Hot Joy
1014 S Alamo St
104 recommandé par les habitants
Fantastic Asian fusion--amazing interior!
Pizza in quaint setting with outdoor seating.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Pizzeria Vesuvio
1110 S Alamo St
8 recommandé par les habitants
Pizza in quaint setting with outdoor seating.
Adorable, sophisticated oyster bar. Reservations needed.
34 recommandé par les habitants
Little Em's Oyster Bar
1001 S Alamo St
34 recommandé par les habitants
Adorable, sophisticated oyster bar. Reservations needed.
Muy autenico Mexican food on a pleasant patio.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Cascabel Mexican Patio
1000 S St Mary's St
33 recommandé par les habitants
Muy autenico Mexican food on a pleasant patio.
Fantastic sandwiches on home-made bread.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Station Cafe
108 King William St
25 recommandé par les habitants
Fantastic sandwiches on home-made bread.
Central American, Caribbean
49 recommandé par les habitants
Azuca Nuevo Latino
709 S Alamo St
49 recommandé par les habitants
Central American, Caribbean
Mexican meals and more.
Casa Margarita
716 S Alamo St
Mexican meals and more.
Sushi and champagne...
19 recommandé par les habitants
Sukeban
1420 S Alamo St
19 recommandé par les habitants
Sushi and champagne...
Gluten-free eating right down the street.
34 recommandé par les habitants
Pharm Table
611 South Presa Street
34 recommandé par les habitants
Gluten-free eating right down the street.
Mixtli is the combination of old pre-hispanic techniques with modern, avant grade cuisine. Cuisine spotlights a specific region of Mexican cuisine, rotating every couple months. Several course meal for $115 per person; reservations necessary.
Mixtli
812 South Alamo Street
Mixtli is the combination of old pre-hispanic techniques with modern, avant grade cuisine. Cuisine spotlights a specific region of Mexican cuisine, rotating every couple months. Several course meal for $115 per person; reservations necessary.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Bar Loretta
320 Beauregard Street
17 recommandé par les habitants
Truly famous fried chicken.
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
Truly famous fried chicken.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Luna Rosa Puerto Rican Grill y Tapas
910 SE Military Dr
10 recommandé par les habitants
41 recommandé par les habitants
Burgerteca
403 Blue Star
41 recommandé par les habitants
Up Scale
Taco Haven
1032 S Presa St

Bars

Southtown encompasses the Lavaca neighborhood, the King William Historic District, the Blue Star Arts Complex and the SoFlo District of South Flores Street. This is an area filled with restaurants, bars, galleries, ice houses, and more.
Rooftop bar, retro jukebox, pool tables, light food, lotsa Texas beer.
42 recommandé par les habitants
Bar America
723 S Alamo St
42 recommandé par les habitants
Rooftop bar, retro jukebox, pool tables, light food, lotsa Texas beer.
Cool dive bar. Local musicians and comedians, cheap drinks.
J&O's Cantina
1014 S Presa St
Cool dive bar. Local musicians and comedians, cheap drinks.
Big open outdoor bar with tons of brews on tap. Local hangout. Great for families as there is a playground on site. Big screen events.
194 recommandé par les habitants
The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo St
194 recommandé par les habitants
Big open outdoor bar with tons of brews on tap. Local hangout. Great for families as there is a playground on site. Big screen events.
Large local bar with food (popular Steak and Eggs brunch on Saturdays). Music.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Southtown 101
101 Pereida St
33 recommandé par les habitants
Large local bar with food (popular Steak and Eggs brunch on Saturdays). Music.
Secret speakeasy feel. Dark loud bar hidden beneath Blue Star Art Complex galleries. Wide range of custom cocktails.
97 recommandé par les habitants
Bar 1919
1420 S Alamo St
97 recommandé par les habitants
Secret speakeasy feel. Dark loud bar hidden beneath Blue Star Art Complex galleries. Wide range of custom cocktails.
Wine bar with pizza. Cheese and bread plates. Popular with locals.
10 recommandé par les habitants
QUESO PAN Y VINO
727 S Alamo St
10 recommandé par les habitants
Wine bar with pizza. Cheese and bread plates. Popular with locals.
Local favorite. Full bar. Homemade American fare.
114 recommandé par les habitants
Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo St
114 recommandé par les habitants
Local favorite. Full bar. Homemade American fare.
San Antonio's first 'new' ice house. Tiny open-air bar with tons of character. Right on railroad line, always a breeze. Great place for a beer.
87 recommandé par les habitants
La Tuna
100 Probandt St
87 recommandé par les habitants
San Antonio's first 'new' ice house. Tiny open-air bar with tons of character. Right on railroad line, always a breeze. Great place for a beer.
A southern little hole-in-the-wall with craft beer and cocktails. Little eatery. Bands in back.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Lowcountry
318 Martinez St
13 recommandé par les habitants
A southern little hole-in-the-wall with craft beer and cocktails. Little eatery. Bands in back.
The name says it all!
Bruno's Dive Bar
1004 South Alamo Street
The name says it all!
Old German setting, German beers galore!
29 recommandé par les habitants
Beethoven Maennerchor
422 Pereida St
29 recommandé par les habitants
Old German setting, German beers galore!
A bar with great burgers.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Southtown 101
101 Pereida St
33 recommandé par les habitants
A bar with great burgers.
Fun bar in old gas station.
26 recommandé par les habitants
Filling Station Tap Room
701 S St Mary's St
26 recommandé par les habitants
Fun bar in old gas station.
Craft cocktails in a casual, southern-style, country setting.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Lowcountry
318 Martinez St
13 recommandé par les habitants
Craft cocktails in a casual, southern-style, country setting.
The Bar at Mixtli
McIntyre's Southtown
Hands Down
Near Dark
Bar Ludivine
26 recommandé par les habitants
Filling Station Tap Room
701 S St Mary's St
26 recommandé par les habitants

Galleries

To be truly in the know, be sure to visit the studio of local artist Franco Mondini-Ruiz for fun and surprises at 1415 South Presa Street.
Terrific local artists space. Always a scene on First Fridays.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Presa House Gallery
725 S Presa St
7 recommandé par les habitants
Terrific local artists space. Always a scene on First Fridays.
Gallery and artist studios.
Freight
1913 S Flores St
Gallery and artist studios.
Internationally known glass artist Gini Garcia's studio and store.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Garcia Art Glass
715 S Alamo St
9 recommandé par les habitants
Internationally known glass artist Gini Garcia's studio and store.
Sharp contemporary art space and artist residency site inside an enclave of artist bungalows.
Sala Diaz
517 Stieren St
Sharp contemporary art space and artist residency site inside an enclave of artist bungalows.
Local art league with exhibitions.
San Antonio Art League Gallery and Museum
130 King William St
Local art league with exhibitions.
Leading artist space exhibiting local, national and international artwork curated by local artist David "Shek" Vega.
Gravelmouth Gallery
1906 S Flores St
Leading artist space exhibiting local, national and international artwork curated by local artist David "Shek" Vega.
Was listed on TIME Magazine’s first ‘Best Places in the World’ list…
21 recommandé par les habitants
Ruby City
150 Camp St
21 recommandé par les habitants
Was listed on TIME Magazine’s first ‘Best Places in the World’ list…
151 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue Star
151 recommandé par les habitants
13 recommandé par les habitants
Brick
108 Blue Star
13 recommandé par les habitants
Hot Box Gallery

Etc Eats

Some other Southtown spots...
Cinnamon buns, yum!
10 recommandé par les habitants
Cinnaholic
812 S Alamo St
10 recommandé par les habitants
Cinnamon buns, yum!
Alcohol-laced ice cream!
18 recommandé par les habitants
Boozy's Creamery & Craft
711 S St Mary's St
18 recommandé par les habitants
Alcohol-laced ice cream!
Place to meet up, plug in, work or converse. Coffees, full bar and bites.
128 recommandé par les habitants
Halcyon Southtown
1414 S Alamo St
128 recommandé par les habitants
Place to meet up, plug in, work or converse. Coffees, full bar and bites.
Delicious $3 cupcakes; $1 day olds
Oh Yeah Cakes
713 South Saint Mary's Street
Delicious $3 cupcakes; $1 day olds
52 recommandé par les habitants
South Alamode Panini & Gelato Company
1420 S Alamo St
52 recommandé par les habitants
Taqueria Los Cuates