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The Esquire Tavern

$$Opens at 11:30 AM
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3478 reviews
+1 (210) 222-2521
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Deviled Eggs with a new "salsa macha" topping
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155 E Commerce St
San Antonio, TX 78205
Opens at 11:30 AM

Hours

Sun11:30 AM-12:00 AM
Mon11:30 AM-12:00 AM
Tue11:30 AM-12:00 AM
Wed11:30 AM-12:00 AM
Thu11:30 AM-12:00 AM
Fri11:30 AM-2:00 AM
Sat11:30 AM-2:00 AM
+1 (210) 222-2521
http://esquiretavern-sa.com
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. When it comes to choosing the best Riverwalk bars to spend your time, atmosphere certainly matters. Our legendary establishment is the quintessential downtown bar: dark, cool, redolent with history, and serving cold beer, swanky cocktails, and excellent food. Don't believe us? Step right up and sink your teeth into some handmade SA comfort food including Organic Sirloin Burgers, Crispy Chile Salted Fries, Big Red Empanadas, and Fried Apple Pie with Bourbon Carmel Sauce made from scratch! Now that you trust us a bit more....feel free to stay a while and enjoy hand crafted cocktails using the best of spirits and freshest of juices from the Margarita to the Moscow Mule. Beer lovers, indulge with over 10 Texas/regional brews on tap and enjoy the ice cold bottled beers you love.

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Reviews

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4.03478 reviews
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Mark E.
2/24/2025

Very awesome place and history. We just had drinks here, Heat of the Moment drink was really good. The old fashioned was meh! Needs a Luxardo cherry. The speakeasy downstairs is really...

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Stephen W.
5/27/2025

We went here for a late lunch/early dinner after a day of being busy in San Antonio. The restaurant is not far from our hotel and although I tend to avoid restaurants on the Riverwalk, this one...

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Courtney B.
5/22/2025

The Esquire Tavern, a veritable San Antonio landmark, first opened its doors to eager customers in 1933, a date forever etched in celebratory memory as it coincided with the joyous repeal of...

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Nikki B.
4/26/2025

The Esquire Tavern opened in 1933 in celebration of the end of Prohibition. This historic establishment is the oldest on the River Walk and has the longest wooden bar (over 100 ft) in Texas. It...

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Amanda W.
4/16/2025

Definitely go for the happy hour & try to get a coveted table on their patio, with a cute view of the river walk (there's only a few tables out there, so may the odds be ever in your favor). Lots...

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Features

  • Accepts Reservations
  • Happy Hour Specials
  • Lunch
  • Good for Groups
  • Offers Catering
  • Has Full Bar
  • Offers Takeout
  • Has Wi-Fi
  • Has TV
  • Has Parking
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