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 paikallista suosittelee
Battalion
604 S Alamo St
98 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Rosario's
722 S Alamo St
180 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
La Focaccia Italian Grill
800 S Alamo St
19 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Bliss
926 S Presa St
123 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
La Frite Belgian Bistro
728 S Alamo St
52 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
The Patio Southtown
1035 S Presa St
45 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Tito's Mexican Restaurant
955 S Alamo St
66 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
B&D Ice House
1004 S Alamo St
28 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Stella Public House
1414 S Alamo St
89 paikallista suosittelee
"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 paikallista suosittelee
Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue Star
150 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo St
114 paikallista suosittelee
Local favorite. Homemade American fare in striking setting.
Upscale steakhouse. Pricey drinks.
53 paikallista suosittelee
Maverick Texas Brasserie
710 S St Mary's St
53 paikallista suosittelee
Upscale steakhouse. Pricey drinks.
Local pies amid local art by Franco Mondini-Ruiz.
56 paikallista suosittelee
Southtown Pizzeria
728 S Presa St
56 paikallista suosittelee
Local pies amid local art by Franco Mondini-Ruiz.
Hip farm-to-table pizza joint.
33 paikallista suosittelee
Il Forno
122 Nogalitos St
33 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
The Guenther House Museum
205 E Guenther St
140 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
The Jewel
1102 S Alamo St
6 paikallista suosittelee
American cuisine.
Fantastic Asian fusion--amazing interior!
104 paikallista suosittelee
Hot Joy
1014 S Alamo St
104 paikallista suosittelee
Fantastic Asian fusion--amazing interior!
Pizza in quaint setting with outdoor seating.
8 paikallista suosittelee
Pizzeria Vesuvio
1110 S Alamo St
8 paikallista suosittelee
Pizza in quaint setting with outdoor seating.
Adorable, sophisticated oyster bar. Reservations needed.
34 paikallista suosittelee
Little Em's Oyster Bar
1001 S Alamo St
34 paikallista suosittelee
Adorable, sophisticated oyster bar. Reservations needed.
Muy autenico Mexican food on a pleasant patio.
33 paikallista suosittelee
Cascabel Mexican Patio
1000 S St Mary's St
33 paikallista suosittelee
Muy autenico Mexican food on a pleasant patio.
Fantastic sandwiches on home-made bread.
25 paikallista suosittelee
Station Cafe
108 King William St
25 paikallista suosittelee
Fantastic sandwiches on home-made bread.
Central American, Caribbean
48 paikallista suosittelee
Azuca Nuevo Latino
709 S Alamo St
48 paikallista suosittelee
Central American, Caribbean
Mexican meals and more.
Casa Margarita
716 S Alamo St
Mexican meals and more.
Sushi and champagne...
19 paikallista suosittelee
Sukeban
1420 S Alamo St
19 paikallista suosittelee
Sushi and champagne...
Gluten-free eating right down the street.
34 paikallista suosittelee
Pharm Table
611 South Presa Street
34 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Bar Loretta
320 Beauregard Street
17 paikallista suosittelee
Truly famous fried chicken.
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
Truly famous fried chicken.
10 paikallista suosittelee
Luna Rosa Puerto Rican Grill y Tapas
910 SE Military Dr
10 paikallista suosittelee
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Burgerteca
403 Blue Star
41 paikallista suosittelee
Up Scale
Taco Haven
1032 S Presa St
Dive bar with cheap eats
33 paikallista suosittelee
Southtown 101
101 Pereida St
33 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Bar America
723 S Alamo St
42 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo St
194 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Southtown 101
101 Pereida St
33 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Bar 1919
1420 S Alamo St
97 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
QUESO PAN Y VINO
940 S Alamo St
10 paikallista suosittelee
Wine bar with pizza. Cheese and bread plates. Popular with locals.
Local favorite. Full bar. Homemade American fare.
114 paikallista suosittelee
Liberty Bar
1111 S Alamo St
114 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
La Tuna
100 Probandt St
87 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Lowcountry
318 Martinez St
13 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Beethoven Maennerchor
422 Pereida St
29 paikallista suosittelee
Old German setting, German beers galore!
Fun bar in old gas station.
26 paikallista suosittelee
Filling Station Tap Room
701 S St Mary's St
26 paikallista suosittelee
Fun bar in old gas station.
Craft cocktails in a casual, southern-style, country setting.
13 paikallista suosittelee
Lowcountry
318 Martinez St
13 paikallista suosittelee
Craft cocktails in a casual, southern-style, country setting.
The Bar at Mixtli
McIntyre's Southtown
Hands Down
Near Dark
Bar Ludivine
26 paikallista suosittelee
Filling Station Tap Room
701 S St Mary's St
26 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Presa House Gallery
725 S Presa St
7 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Garcia Art Glass
715 S Alamo St
9 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Ruby City
150 Camp St
21 paikallista suosittelee
Was listed on TIME Magazine’s first ‘Best Places in the World’ list…
150 paikallista suosittelee
Blue Star Contemporary
116 Blue Star
150 paikallista suosittelee
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Brick
108 Blue Star
13 paikallista suosittelee
Hot Box Gallery

Etc Eats

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