Drinks Downtown, San Antonio
Menger Bar
A place for a drink in Downtown, San Antonio, moderately priced ($$) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Evening.
Why go
Dark-paneled 1887 bar in the Menger Hotel beside the Alamo, modeled on the House of Lords pub in London.
It is one of 14 curated places we feature in San Antonio, alongside 5 sights, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Menger Hotel and The Alamo.
- Type
- Drinks · Nightlife
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Evening
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond San Antonio. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Menger Hotel
An 1859 hotel on Alamo Plaza with a Victorian lobby and the Menger Bar, a walk from both the River Walk and Hemisfair.
Stay · Downtown San Antonio & Hemisfair · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2The Alamo
1718 mission and site of the 1836 battle, with the church and Long Barrack.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3San Antonio River Walk
Below-street paths along the river; take a GO RIO boat for an overview.
Activity · 0.1 mi straight-line - 4Boudro's
A River Walk bistro since 1986, known for guacamole made tableside, Gulf seafood and prime rib.
Food · Downtown San Antonio & Hemisfair · 0.1 mi straight-line - 5River Walk
Stone-lined walkways along the San Antonio River, with cypress trees and bridges strung with lights through the holidays.
Activity · 0.3 mi straight-line - 6San Antonio River Walk
Stone paths one level below the streets, lined with cypress trees, bridges and restaurants, and strung with lights through the holidays.
Sight · Downtown San Antonio & Hemisfair · 0.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Menger Bar is a stop on our San Antonio & the Texas Hill Country route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More bars & cafés in San Antonio
Another curated place for a drink in San Antonio. See the full San Antonio guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in San Antonio run from 63°F in January to 98°F in August; May is usually the wettest month. For Menger Bar itself, we suggest: Evening.
Modelled monthly averages for San Antonio from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full San Antonio weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 29.42470, -98.48640
- Destination
- San Antonio, Texas
- Website
- mengerhotel.com
Menger Bar: quick answers
How much time do you need at Menger Bar?
Plan on about an hour at Menger Bar. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Menger Bar?
Our pick: Evening.
Which TripsCircle routes include Menger Bar?
Menger Bar appears on San Antonio & the Texas Hill Country, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Menger Bar to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to San Antonio.
Plan San Antonio
- San Antonio travel guide 14 places
- Best time to visit San Antonio weather by month
- San Antonio to Texas Hill Country 58 mi straight-line
- Austin to San Antonio 74 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
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- Historic Market Square Shopping
- Hotel Emma Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.