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.
98 locals raden deze aan
Battalion
604 S Alamo St
98 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Rosario's
722 S Alamo St
180 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
La Focaccia Italian Grill
800 S Alamo St
19 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Bliss
926 S Presa St
123 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
La Frite Belgian Bistro
728 S Alamo St
52 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
The Patio Southtown
1035 S Presa St
45 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Tito's Mexican Restaurant
955 S Alamo St
66 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
B&D Ice House
1004 S Alamo St
28 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Stella Public House
1414 S Alamo St
89 locals raden deze aan
"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.
150 locals raden deze aan
Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue Star
150 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo St
114 locals raden deze aan
Local favorite. Homemade American fare in striking setting.
Upscale steakhouse. Pricey drinks.
53 locals raden deze aan
Maverick Texas Brasserie
710 S St Mary's St
53 locals raden deze aan
Upscale steakhouse. Pricey drinks.
Local pies amid local art by Franco Mondini-Ruiz.
56 locals raden deze aan
Southtown Pizzeria
728 S Presa St
56 locals raden deze aan
Local pies amid local art by Franco Mondini-Ruiz.
Hip farm-to-table pizza joint.
33 locals raden deze aan
Il Forno
122 Nogalitos St
33 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
The Guenther House Museum
205 E Guenther St
140 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
The Jewel
1102 S Alamo St
6 locals raden deze aan
American cuisine.
Fantastic Asian fusion--amazing interior!
104 locals raden deze aan
Hot Joy
1014 S Alamo St
104 locals raden deze aan
Fantastic Asian fusion--amazing interior!
Pizza in quaint setting with outdoor seating.
8 locals raden deze aan
Pizzeria Vesuvio
1110 S Alamo St
8 locals raden deze aan
Pizza in quaint setting with outdoor seating.
Adorable, sophisticated oyster bar. Reservations needed.
34 locals raden deze aan
Little Em's Oyster Bar
1001 S Alamo St
34 locals raden deze aan
Adorable, sophisticated oyster bar. Reservations needed.
Muy autenico Mexican food on a pleasant patio.
33 locals raden deze aan
Cascabel Mexican Patio
1000 S St Mary's St
33 locals raden deze aan
Muy autenico Mexican food on a pleasant patio.
Fantastic sandwiches on home-made bread.
25 locals raden deze aan
Station Cafe
108 King William St
25 locals raden deze aan
Fantastic sandwiches on home-made bread.
Central American, Caribbean
48 locals raden deze aan
Azuca Nuevo Latino
709 S Alamo St
48 locals raden deze aan
Central American, Caribbean
Mexican meals and more.
Casa Margarita
716 S Alamo St
Mexican meals and more.
Sushi and champagne...
19 locals raden deze aan
Sukeban
1420 S Alamo St
19 locals raden deze aan
Sushi and champagne...
Gluten-free eating right down the street.
34 locals raden deze aan
Pharm Table
611 South Presa Street
34 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Bar Loretta
320 Beauregard Street
17 locals raden deze aan
Truly famous fried chicken.
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
Truly famous fried chicken.
10 locals raden deze aan
Luna Rosa Puerto Rican Grill y Tapas
910 SE Military Dr
10 locals raden deze aan
41 locals raden deze aan
Burgerteca
403 Blue Star
41 locals raden deze aan
Up Scale
Taco Haven
1032 S Presa St
Dive bar with cheap eats
33 locals raden deze aan
Southtown 101
101 Pereida St
33 locals raden deze aan
Dive bar with cheap eats
Lowrider culture scene. Homemade hot dogs and buns with beers.
BARRIO DOGG
Lowrider culture scene. Homemade hot dogs and buns with beers.

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 locals raden deze aan
Bar America
723 S Alamo St
42 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo St
194 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Southtown 101
101 Pereida St
33 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Bar 1919
1420 S Alamo St
97 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
QUESO PAN Y VINO
940 S Alamo St
10 locals raden deze aan
Wine bar with pizza. Cheese and bread plates. Popular with locals.
Local favorite. Full bar. Homemade American fare.
114 locals raden deze aan
Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo St
114 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
La Tuna
100 Probandt St
87 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Lowcountry
318 Martinez St
13 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Beethoven Maennerchor
422 Pereida St
29 locals raden deze aan
Old German setting, German beers galore!
Fun bar in old gas station.
26 locals raden deze aan
Filling Station Tap Room
701 S St Mary's St
26 locals raden deze aan
Fun bar in old gas station.
Craft cocktails in a casual, southern-style, country setting.
13 locals raden deze aan
Lowcountry
318 Martinez St
13 locals raden deze aan
Craft cocktails in a casual, southern-style, country setting.
The Bar at Mixtli
McIntyre's Southtown
Hands Down
Near Dark
Bar Ludivine
26 locals raden deze aan
Filling Station Tap Room
701 S St Mary's St
26 locals raden deze aan
Nearby hangout
Gimme Gimme
Nearby hangout

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 locals raden deze aan
Presa House Gallery
725 S Presa St
7 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Garcia Art Glass
715 S Alamo St
9 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
Ruby City
150 Camp St
21 locals raden deze aan
Was listed on TIME Magazine’s first ‘Best Places in the World’ list…
150 locals raden deze aan
Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue Star
150 locals raden deze aan
13 locals raden deze aan
Brick
108 Blue Star
13 locals raden deze aan
Hot Box Gallery

Etc Eats

Some other Southtown spots...
Cinnamon buns, yum!
10 locals raden deze aan
Cinnaholic
812 S Alamo St
10 locals raden deze aan
Cinnamon buns, yum!
Alcohol-laced ice cream!
18 locals raden deze aan
Boozy's Creamery & Craft
711 S St Mary's St
18 locals raden deze aan
Alcohol-laced ice cream!
Place to meet up, plug in, work or converse. Coffees, full bar and bites.
128 locals raden deze aan
Halcyon Southtown
1414 S Alamo St
128 locals raden deze aan
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 locals raden deze aan
South Alamode Panini & Gelato Company
1420 S Alamo St
52 locals raden deze aan
Taqueria Los Cuates