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The Esquire Tavern
Cocktail Bar and Gastropub$$$$
San Antonio
"great and the Tacos Con Papas are off the chain!"(5 Tips)
"Bison burger is amazing!!"(5 Tips)
"great w/ a bacon cheeseburger & Pecan Porter."(3 Tips)
"The old fashion with Rye Whiskey is amazing."(4 Tips)
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Aaron HackneyJuly 6, 2013Love the bar. But it took 20 minutes to get someone to take our order and the place isn't 1/2 full. Plan on a loooong wait for a drink.
- Drew JaynesDecember 31, 2014Avoid the live music on Tuesday nights. Great musicians, terrible vocals.
Annie ODecember 18, 2011They started not letting people in because of "fire codes," but I think it's because they were on Top Chef and are trying to be exclusive now. So sad that they do that in an unsafe location.
SarahDecember 31, 2011Great place for an afternoon beer but the Tavern has a limited food selection.
eric rainvilleMarch 9, 2015Do not eat here. Tried to get a table last night, there were 10 empty tables, host said there was a two hour wait. When I challenged him about the empty table his reply was "ever hear of a reservation
Tiffany LiparotoJanuary 18, 2014Service is so slow... Don't expect to find flavored rums or vodkas, but the Moscow mule is an oldie but a goodie
Ryan TaubeJanuary 10, 2015Service takes a long long long time. Still waiting for my drink in fact. 20 minutes later. Cool vibe though.
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One of the Top 25 Bars in America, The Esquire Tavern opened in 1933 to celebrate the end of Prohibition - a beloved San Antonio watering hole ever since.
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed, Sun
- 10:00 AM–Midnight
- Thu–Sat
- 10:00 AM–2:00 AM
(210) 222-2521
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"The rooftop view is gorgeous, comfy/cute furniture, tasty craft cocktails, and very knowledgeable bartenders. Love this place💜💜💜💜"
Maricella Chavez - 8.8
"Small place that doesn't get too crazy. Great bar, good Thai next door if you want it. Get the classic daiquiri for a great, clean drink."
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