Owned by James Beard-nominated pitmaster Andrew Samia, South Barbecue has been one of SA's most celebrated BBQ spots for years. Now in a revamped former service station in Monte Vista, the menu blends classic South Texas smoked meats with homemade Tex-Mex sides and a full bar.
✨ Housed in a beautifully revamped former service station in Monte Vista — plan your visit around a night out on the St. Mary's Strip just up the road.
The latest from Empty Stomach Group — the team behind Hot Joy, Petit Coquin, and Barbaro. Merci Jones is a casual, contemporary cocktail bar with spacious indoor and patio seating in the growing River North district. Classic cocktails done right, at prices that actually make sense.
✨ Non-alcoholic options available that "don't suck" — their words. Easy bar-hopping on foot in the River North area.
Since 2016, Southtown Vinyl has been SA's go-to for new and used vinyl across every genre, plus DJ equipment, turntables, needles, modular synths, samplers, drum machines, and more. A welcoming spot for music lovers of all kinds — and they buy records too.
✨ Hosts live music in-store on First Fridays and Second Saturdays — check their IG for the lineup.
Located inside San Antonio Street Art in the East Side mural arts district, Dope Gear Shop carries spray paint, street art supplies, artist-designed apparel, limited edition prints, stickers, and creative merchandise made by the muralists and street artists shaping SA's streets. Every purchase directly supports local artists building sustainable creative businesses.
✨ After your visit, take a walk down Chestnut St — the block is lined with large-scale murals from some of SA's most talented street artists.
A St. Mary's Strip institution since 1997 — a neighborhood bar with a patio, a pool table, and a full bar, and a rotating lineup of local and touring acts spanning punk, goth, death rock, alternative, and everything in between. The walls inside are covered in murals by SA artist Nik Soupe.
✨ Happy hour Mon–Fri 4–7pm with $4 domestic drafts and well drinks.