The Esquire Tavern
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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. We first opened our doors in 1933 on Repeal Day, a day which celebrated the end of America’s 13-year-long alcohol prohib
09/10/2024
Never turn down a daiquiri — especially from The Esquire Tavern.
📍155 East Commerce St.
09/08/2024
Downstairs is here for all your libation needs.
🥃 Wed & Thurs 6pm to 12am
🥃 Fri & Sat 6pm to 2am
09/04/2024
If our bar were any longer, you’d need a passport to order your next drink.
Luckily, we only require ID.
Sipping on frozen cocktails because ‘summer body’ was a suggestion, not a requirement. ✨ Happy Labor Day, we are OPEN!
View our full cocktail menu here: https://bit.ly/3wPt6LZ
08/31/2024
Roll with the best – our 𝐆𝐮𝐥𝐟 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐩 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥 is a coastal classic. ✨
Made with bread box brioche, mayonnaise, and lemon
Available on our NEW Downstairs food menu. Kitchen closes at 10pm on Wed, Thurs, Sun, and 11pm on Fri, Sat.
08/30/2024
Closed for lunch today, but we’re ready to roll at 5pm. ✨
Back to our usual schedule tomorrow.
08/29/2024
Late night vibes along the Riverwalk...
Reservations available here: https://bit.ly/3Pqi1XS
08/27/2024
The Esquire's bar top is over 100 feet of beer-soaked wood... so what's a couple more beers. 🍻
Come in today for an ice cold glass of beer by the can or draft.
08/26/2024
Friendly reminder that we are closed for lunch this week & will open up at 5pm.
Our regular hours will resume on August 31st.
Beneath the dark layers, a bittersweet bite awaits. ✨
Try our NEW Chocolate Mousse Cake, available Downstairs. Kitchen closes at 10pm on Wed, Thurs, Sun, and 11pm on Fri, Sat.
08/24/2024
Lunch plans? Not here!
The Esquire Tavern will be closed for lunch from Aug 26th-30th but will open starting at 5pm. Regular hours will resume Aug 31st.
Cheers to dinner and drinks right in the heart of the historic Downtown San Antonio. 🥂
08/21/2024
Why reinvent the wheel when you can enjoy an Old Fashioned? Classic never goes out of style. 🥃
Crafted with your choice of spirit: bourbon, rye whiskey, añejo tequila, or Esquire fancy rum blend #1 + bitters, sugar, citrus oils.
08/19/2024
Dip into the new week with our tangy French Onion Dip. 🤍
Available on our NEW Downstairs food menu.
08/17/2024
Descend to a new level at our downstairs bar located directly on along Riverwalk. 🥃
08/15/2024
𝐇𝐮𝐬𝐡 it's almost the weekend... 🤫
Come try our signature Hush Payments cocktail this weekend, made with vodka, vanilla, passionfruit, lime, tropical bitters.
Available Downstairs.
Meet the Tavern Chicken 🤝
Made with Crispy buttermilk chicken, smoky chipotle aioli, fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, house pickles, all nestled in a soft potato bun.
08/11/2024
Embrace the classic charm and modern twists at Downstairs at The Esquire Tavern. 🍸
📍 155 East Commerce St.
Roll on downstairs with the 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 cocktail. ✨
Crafted with our Elijah Craig private barrel bourbon, blood orange,
pineapple amaro, and lemon.
Only available Downstairs.
08/07/2024
Steak your claim on the crispiest, juiciest chicken fried delight. 🤤
Made with a 7oz steak, house-made country gravy, and whipped potatoes.
08/05/2024
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧 where Texas history meets delicious pub & bar. 🍺
📍155 East Commerce St.
08/03/2024
Sipping shadows and secrets, one drink at a time. 🌙
🥃 Wed & Thurs 6pm to 12am
🥃 Fri & Sat 6pm to 2am
These deviled eggs are the reason you're in good spirits. 😇
07/30/2024
The good ol' days are happening right now. Enjoy them!
See you soon!
07/28/2024
Our favorite seat in the house. ✨
There's no wrong choices at this tavern, you've already made the right one by stopping in. 🥃
07/25/2024
Thank you San Antonio! ✨
We're thrilled to share that The Esquire Tavern has been named a finalist for 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒂𝒏 𝑨𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒐 in San Antonio Current's Best of 2024! 🍻
A huge thank you to San Antonio + all our longtime fans for your incredible support. Cheers!
07/24/2024
It's a Waldorf Salad kind of day. 🍇
07/22/2024
A place so uniquely its own, and yet so entirely our own.
Make your way to The Esquire Tavern this week.
07/20/2024
Fortune favors the bold—and those who sip on 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐨'𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 🔮
Made with Abasolo Mexican Corn Whiskey, Nixta Elote Liqueur, Honey, Lime, Grapefruit, and Aquafaba.
The big, bold bite you didn't know you needed aka our Bison Burger. 🍔
07/16/2024
An Esquire Tavern staple. 🥃
View our full cocktail menu here: https://bit.ly/3wPt6LZ
07/14/2024
Follow the (neon) light.
📍 155 East Commerce St.
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Our Story
** We are OPEN during Commerce & St. Mary's construction! **
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. We first opened our doors in 1933 on Repeal Day, a day which celebrated the end of America’s 13-year-long alcohol prohibition. Lauded as the oldest bar in San Antonio -still holding the title of the longest bar in Texas- The Esquire Tavern is a venue of untouchable historic significance and has many remarkable tales to tell. One needs only to step foot into this cherished bar to experience the dedication to preserving its history and excellence, which is evident in every brick, bulb, plate and, of course, cocktail. Although completely renovated in 2011, The Esquire Tavern still retains its vintage décor, classic furnishings and dusky lighting that allows guests to enjoy a rustic yet romantic atmosphere. Located along the RiverWalk, guests can sit outside and take in festive surroundings and sultry San Antonio evenings.
The Esquire Tavern is a uniquely uncommon place where people often arrive as strangers but leave as friends.
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155 E Commerce Street
San Antonio, TX
78205
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11:30am - 12am |
| Tuesday | 11:30am - 12am |
| Wednesday | 11:30am - 12am |
| Thursday | 11:30am - 12am |
| Friday | 11:30am - 2am |
| Saturday | 11:30am - 2am |
| Sunday | 11:30am - 12am |
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