The Esquire Tavern
open now, until 02:00
Bar Restaurant
Opened in 1933 to celebrate the end of Prohibition and has been a beloved San Antonio staple. The Esquire Tavern is more than just a bar that serves luscious libations and tasty elevated American fare; it’s a scintillating slice of San Antonio’s history. This downtown Tavern has been serving drinks to locals, drifters, celebrities and all walks of life for over 80 years. Read more
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Alan J J. 2016-05-22Best food and drink on the inner River Walk. Their bison burger was one of the best burgers I've ever had, and the fries were delicious. Drinks are...
Jeremy S. 2018-03-08Best Bar in San Antonio. Great food and the best Cocktails around.
Staci K. 2018-03-04What a cool atmosphere and romantic setting! Wait staff was attentive and we will def go back again!
Jerry H. 2018-02-25Went there with my son and son in law. Had wonderful drinks from a very knowledgeable bartender. Later in the evening went downstairs for oysters and...
Robert M. 2018-02-23Great bar, good food, great service. The ambiance is warm and inviting. I had a great time
Ed M. 2018-02-23Love this place, beautiful old building on river walk great service and atmosphere good prices
Bob K. 2018-02-19Great bar awesome staff. But for some reason the hostess Sat. night was rude. Hope you have a better day today sweetie.
Ashley T. 2018-02-18This place is amazing! By far my favorite place for excellent drinks in town!
Raul S. 2018-02-16Excellent Valentine’s Day dinner! Excellent ambience, Great cocktails, amazing food and service. My partner and I are definitely going to be regulars!
Evelyn M R. 2018-01-01Nice atmosphere, good service n food! Go enjoy folks! :-)
Tara A. 2017-12-05Great food,service drinks and atmosphere. Thank you!!!
Craig L. 2017-10-12Great drinks, great food, great service, and great fun!!!
Ron M. 2017-10-12Got there on a Tuesday evening, they were slow, our waitress was inattentive, they were out of the one Chardonnay on the menu and it took us over one...
Nicole Marie M. 2017-10-08Expensive Riverwalk food & drinks...but tasty food & good drinks. Took the waiter a bit to attend to us but he finally got with it... the hassle of it...
Amy Lewis W. 2017-10-08Excellent drink and service. The chalupasitos were awesome!! The salsa verde was a little spicy but perfect for me. Wonderful time!
Barbara L. 2017-10-06Great place. Drinks are very expensive!!
Russell C. 2017-10-02I drove over 200 miles to a miniature establishment only to find that your employees need to take a class and courtesy they're in the business of...
Len D. 2017-09-29Excellent food I highly recommend I recommend The Old Fashion
Jeffrey Scott A. 2017-09-22My wife and I stopped by before dinner and enjoyed happy hour. Great appetizers in one if the coolest bars in the city. A must stop for anyone who...
James G. 2017-09-21Great food. Wait staff was friendly and attentive. Inside got a little loud and crowded...thank goodness we opted for the single table out on the...
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The Esquire T. 2017-02-15
A very proud day, indeed. #beardnomination http://www.mysanantonio.com/food/restaurants/article/S-A-scores-2-James-Beard-nominations-10934406.php
A very proud day, indeed. #beardnomination http://www.mysanantonio.com/food/restaurants/article/S-A-scores-2-James-Beard-nominations-10934406.php
The Esquire T. 2017-02-13
We'll be closing up at 2pm today for our quarterly all-staff meeting and deep clean... Stop in tomorrow for lunch, or make your Valentine's Day dinner reservations now! #deepclean #closed
We'll be closing up at 2pm today for our quarterly all-staff meeting and deep clean... Stop in tomorrow for lunch, or make your Valentine's Day dinner reservations now! #deepclean #closed
The Esquire T. 2017-02-07
Texas Music Educators Association participants! We've got music, food, and booze... Come on down!
Texas Music Educators Association participants! We've got music, food, and booze... Come on down!
The Esquire T. 2017-02-05
Tired of navigating through this annoying construction on Commerce Street to get to us? Don't give up! Our Commerce Street Fix (yes, it's really called that!) cocktail is the perfect reward! See you soon!
Tired of navigating through this annoying construction on Commerce Street to get to us? Don't give up! Our Commerce Street Fix (yes, it's really called that!) cocktail is the perfect reward! See you soon!
The Esquire T. 2017-01-30
It's that time again... SPEED RACK is on the horizon! Join us TONIGHT for a very special practice session featuring the fastest hands in town, Zulcoralis Rodriguez! Starting at 8pm, she'll be taking your drink orders from a special list of cocktails, in a
It's that time again... SPEED RACK is on the horizon! Join us TONIGHT for a very special practice session featuring the fastest hands in town, Zulcoralis Rodriguez! Starting at 8pm, she'll be taking your drink orders from a special list of cocktails, in a
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