San Antonio was a little disappointing to me, but there’s a lot of potential in this Texan city, so check it out!
SA Tips:
Like most of Texas, San Antonio is pretty spread out so be sure to have a game plan before you start your adventure
San Antonio is also pretty close to Austin so it makes for a good quick side trip!
Check out my Austin recommendations here!
Adventures and Ales Top San Antonio Recommendations:
Weathered Soul Brewing: Located in Northern San Antonio, this brewery is cranking out some good stuff so be sure to check it out! They have a nice patio for sunny days and their staff is incredibly nice. They’ve also got a small food menu if you’re hungry.
Wander the downtown area: There are a lot of similarities between downtown SA and the French Quarter in New Orleans with beautiful architecture, so take some time to just wander the area and soak it all in.
The Growler Exchange: Beer bar with 30 taps with a mix of local and beyond. They have pizza and bar snacks as well (skip the pizza). They are close to the airport so I would recommend it for a beer on your way in or out of town!
San Antonio Tourist Spots Actually Worth Visiting:
The Riverwalk: See it. Get out. The Riverwalk sucks in my opinion. It’s SO touristy. I would say snag your classic picture then scoot out of there.
If you decide to stick around I would recommend Speisekarte Biergarten, a German-esque biergarten on the river.
The Alamo: If I were to do it again, I would not waste my time going into The Alamo. Look at the outside, it’s pretty, then move on. There is frequently a long line and there is really not much to see.
The Pearl: They’ve converted the old brewery space into a mixed use development with a food hall, restaurants, and plenty of outdoor space. Skip the brewery here.
The Alamo
Other San Antonio Things To Do:
Alamo Beer Co.: Another brewery option, they were closed to the public when I was in town but it seems cool!
Skip
Southerleigh Brewery: Horrible service. This is the brewery located inside the old Pearl Brewery compound.
Freetail Brewing: I was incredibly unimpressed with Freetail for it being one of the biggest breweries in SA. I went to their brewpub location where the food was tasty but the beer was just average.
Viva Taco Land: They don’t have tacos!? Pardon me, but if tacos are in your name, I would expect to be able to eat tacos. They don’t have any food during the day until food trucks occasionally roll up in the evenings. Very misleading and disappointing.
