The Best Places to Drink and Stay in River North District & around
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The bones of a 19th-century brewhouse, chimney stacks and all, give this mid-sized hotel its industrial-chic personality before you even check in. It holds a Michelin 2 Keys distinction and sits inside the Pearl, a riverside stretch that has become San Antonio's most interesting neighborhood, with farmers markets, a CIA campus, and a cluster of serious restaurants all within walking distance.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: 2 Keys
- Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide: Forbes Recommended
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Rank 2. Isidore
Steakhouse
A live-fire hearth anchors the open kitchen at this midcentury modern restaurant in San Antonio's Pearl District, where the menu is organized around Texas ingredients and built for sharing, with a dedicated steak section and a Texas-focused wine list. The name nods to the patron saint of farmers, and the sourcing follows through. It holds a Michelin star and landed on the New York Times Restaurant List in 2025.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: 1 Star
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
- Esquire Esquire: Miracle of the Well · The Best Martinis in America
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Rank 3. Holy Diver Tiki Lounge
Tiki Bar
Tiki bar named after a Dio song, perched above a dive bar on St. Mary's Strip, with rattan furniture and proper mugs but none of the animatronic pageantry the genre has lately embraced. The drinks run from tropical classics to stranger originals, and the whole setup feels more like a cool relative's cluttered attic than a theme park. Which, given the name, is probably the point.
The awards
- Eater Eater: The Best Cocktail Bars in San Antonio
- San Antonio Current San Antonio Current: The 50 best bars in San Antonio
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The awards
- Eater Eater: The Best Cocktail Bars in San Antonio
- San Antonio Current San Antonio Current: The 50 best bars in San Antonio
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The awards
- San Antonio Current San Antonio Current: The 50 best bars in San Antonio
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The awards
- San Antonio Current San Antonio Current: The 50 best bars in San Antonio
- San Antonio Express-News San Antonio Express-News: #9 · Top 10 Outdoor Dining Restaurants
- San Antonio Current The 50 best bars in San Antonio
- San Antonio Express-News #9 · Top 10 Outdoor Dining Restaurants
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The awards
- San Antonio Current San Antonio Current: The 50 best bars in San Antonio
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The awards
- San Antonio Current San Antonio Current: The 50 best bars in San Antonio
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2022 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
- San Antonio Current The 50 best bars in San Antonio
- James Beard Awards 2022 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
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The awards
- San Antonio Current San Antonio Current: The 50 best bars in San Antonio
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The awards
- San Antonio Current San Antonio Current: The 50 best bars in San Antonio