The Esquire Tavern

"Excellent Place, great food and a good ice rock. Try the downstairs bar after dinner"

"The Esquire Tavern, touted as the oldest tavern in San Antonio, did not disappoint these travelers from NC. The tranquil setting, historical attributes, and plentiful libations provided a memorable evening on the San Antonio river walk. The dim lighting, unmistakable charm, and inviting ambience bespoke of an unforgettable bar experience. The story goes that The Esquire Tavern was established in 1933, a celebration of the end of Prohibition. On the day that prohibition ended, The Esquire Tavern was mysteriously stocked and prepared to serve the masses. Since that time, it has been a favorite watering hole for locals and tourist alike. Upon entering, we sat at the bar and we were welcomed with genuineness and warmth. I enjoyed a passion fruit margarita and my friend enjoyed his traditional crown And coke. The country fried steak and potatoes were delicious and the portion size was more than I could handle. When we return to San Antonio, we will definitely visit the Esquire tavern! Visited on October 20, 2023"

"Weather hasn’t been great for walking so looked for somewhere close to the hotel for dinner and found this place, claiming the longest wooden bar in Texas (slightly over 100’) and some good food so gave it a shot…great service from the bartenders, both were super attentive…the rest of the staff, along with the bartenders, genuinely looked & acted like they really enjoyed working there…made for a really good vibe…the food was deeeeelicious…although the pickled pink peppercorns on the deviled eggs took some getting used to, they were smooooth…chicken tortilla soup was amazing! I think they added a few chipotle peppers to give an extra smoky kick…and the fried apple pie (handmade) with some ice cream and fresh ground, french press coffee to cap it all off…highly recommend!"

"The bar is great. But if you are with a significant other, I highly recommend the "lovers table" on the balcony. You will be sitting at a table overlooking the riverwalk all by yourself due the location of the stairway. Makes for a very intimate location within the festive riverwalk. The table location was made all the better by the wonderful service, food, and drinks."

"Great ambiance and atmosphere. Historic bar/restaurant in downtown San Antonio. If you are visiting San Antonio it is certainly a place to check out. I don't really drink much but the drinks on the menu looked interesting. I just got a local beer which was nice. THe food seemed to be just OK from the opinions of the people I had dinner with. They got the chicken fried steak and were not impressed - chicken fried steak is hard to not do a good job. I am vegetarian and the only option they had was a salad. It is a meat eating restaurant so I did not expect much so I just got sides which was a nice alternative. All in all not a bad experience but I think the food could have been better. Certainly worth a visit if you are visiting San Antonio."