Try out Mexican wine at this downtown wine bar. | Photo by Casa Guipzot
San Antonio is know for its margaritas, but did you know we have a number of wineries and wine bars around town? Sure, you could drive an hour to Fredericksburg, or even catch a flight to Napa to enjoy a fresh glass ... but who has the time?
No need to whine, we’ve gathered 18 wine bars + wineries in and around San Antonio to visit today.
🍷 Downtown
Sip a glass (or two) at Re:Rooted 210 Urban Winery in this mixed use urban town center.
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Photo by Re:Rooted 210 Urban Winery
Casa Guipzot, 118 S. Sabinas St.
This boutique in the heart of San Antonio specializes in Mexican wines. Tasting are offered Wednesday through Sunday for $35. Find something you like? Customers can take home a bottle to enjoy. Don’t miss: Check out its wine club.
Re:Rooted 210 Urban Winery, 623 Hemisfair Blvd. Ste. 106
Located steps away from Civic Park, this wine bar features kegs of wine, cider, and mead. Pro tip: Order one of the sommelier curated wine flights.
🍷 Central
Go Fish Wine Bar, 125 W. Grayson St.
Do you like seafood with your wine? Then this Carpenter Carpenter creation is for you. Indulge in its revamped food menu and pair it with wines from around the world. Pro tip: Swing by for half-priced bottles every Wednesday.
Vintage Wine Bar & Specialty Foods, 555 W. Bitters Rd., Ste. 112
Come explore over 150 different wines and grab some bites at this small European-styled kitchen.
🍷 Outside the loop
This family owned and operated vineyard just north of Loop 1604 has live music, Italian food, and award-winning wines.
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Photo by In Contrada Vineyard
In Contrada Vineyard and Kitchen, 27490 Smithson Valley Rd.
Sample six world class wines for $28 and keep your glass at the end of your trip.
Indulge Wine Bar, 21 Truss Dr.
The newest luxurious wine bar and tapas spot in Boerne is located inside the interior design firm, Finishing Touches. This spot offers wines by the glass and light bites. Pro tip: Enjoy happy hour Tuesday through Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m.
Disney Movie Trivia | Thursday, July 25 | 6:30 p.m. | Berry To Bean Coffee House, 3900 Broadway, San Antonio | Cost of purchase | Test your Disney knowledge with friends and get 10% off your drink purchase.
Boozapalooza | Thursday, July 25 | 7 p.m. | Copa Wine Bar & Tasting Room, 19141 Stone Oak Pkwy., Ste. 704, San Antonio | $75 | Enjoy four boozy recipes with wine pairings by calling 210-495-2672 to claim a spot.
Friday, July 26
Historic Plaza Days | Friday, July 26 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Main Plaza, 115 N. Main Ave., San Antonio | Free | Travel back in time with Bexar County + the Main Plaza Conservancy to learn about the historic places in the Alamo City featuring food trucks and live music.
“Alien” | Friday, July 26 | 2-4 p.m. | Collins Garden Library, 200 N. Park Blvd., San Antonio | Free | Join this library branch for its Friday Retro Movies for Adults series featuring films rated R and PG-13.
Saturday, July 27
Back to School Bash | Saturday, July 27 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 2738 MacArthur View, San Antonio | Free | Ring in the back-to-school season with free backpacks (while supplies last), haircuts, live music, photobooth, water activities, and a moon bounce.
Margarita Bike Wars | Saturday, July 27 | 12-4 p.m. | Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia, 218 Produce Row, San Antonio | Free | Head to Market Square and compete with friends to make a margarita — powered by a bike.
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Outdoor
Need a budget-friendly weekend activity? Head out to the Botanical Garden on Saturday, July 27 for its free admission day. Happening all day, bring the family to explore the gardens and its newest exhibit, Huntopia. Pro tip: Dogs are allowed from 8 a.m. to noon.
Drink
Zocca Cuisine d’Italia at The Westin Riverwalk released four Olympic-inspired items. To celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympics, try its French Beignets and three specialty cocktails: High Dive Cosmo (mandarin vodka, blood orange syrup, and cranberry), Olympic Torch (reposado tequila with an orange twist), and The Gold Medal (bourbon, honey, and mango chutney).
Announced
The Bonham Exchange is celebrating its 43rd birthday this weekend. Now through Sunday, July 28, guests 18+ can enjoy a Pastie Pops Pop-up Show, daily drink specials, a Bonham Babes Drag Show, free cake, and a champagne toast. Doors open at 8 p.m. each night.
Community
Tonight is the final night of the live music event, Sunset Sessions by Sound Cream. Make your way to Civic Park from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. for an evening of dancing and a vendor market by The Texas Market.
Networking
CNTR/CTY is hosting its free Café Connect: Extra-Bold Business Networking event at Vista Brewing today from 10 to 11 a.m. All San Antonio business professionals are invited mix and mingle. Guest speakers include Jenny Carnes + Elena Wells from San Antonio Sports.
Plan Ahead
Earth is currently passing through a trail of debris by the comet Swift-Tuttle. The best part? You can see it from the Alamo City. The Perseids meteor shower hits its peak Monday, Aug. 12 around 1 a.m. Pro tip: Face north and get away from the city lights for the best view. (TPR)
Drink Up
Grabbing a coffee or post-work drink this week? Find a local drink deal and raise a glass to Drink Up Week, our annual celebration of our city’s buzzy beverage industry. Businesses around San Antonio are offering fun deals — see what’s poppin’.
Sports
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History
Throwback Thursday
The History of the Pearl Brewery in San Antonio, Texas
The Original City Brewery (Behloradsky Brewery) was purchased by the San Antonio Brewing Association in 1883 and eventually became the Pearl Brewery. | Photo via Pearl
What was once a thriving beer manufacturer with roots in Bremen, Germany is now the iconic cultural hub and staple for the Alamo City. The Pearl Brewery, known then as San Antonio Brewing Company, dates back all the way to 1883.
Here is a quick timeline of the Pearl Brewery’s history and impact on San Antonio.
1894 - The picturesque brewhouse locals see today was built by Chicago architect August Maritzen.
1916 - The San Antonio Brewing Company becomes the largest brewery in Texas.
1919 - Prohibition nearly forces the brewery to close. The company diversifies its services + changes its name to the Alamo Foods Company.
1933 - With the end of Prohibition and the start of the Great Depression, the company decided to revert back to its original name.
1952 - The San Antonio Brewing Company officially changes its name to the Pearl Brewing Company.
Where are my wine connoisseurs at? If you’re like me, you too appreciate a glass of wine. My two favorite types: Cabernet Savignon and Merlot. I love the rich, bold flavors of the wines — in my opinion, the drier the better.
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