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New bars & lounges in San Antonio

38 bars & lounges coming soon, just opened or changing hands, from permits and licenses.

New bars & lounges · 38 spots

Confirmed = two matching records or news · Filed = one official record

King William · SouthtownPlanned for Dec 1W

Liquor license filedConfirmed

Winefest

302 E Fest St · San Antonio, TX 78204

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Oct 21 · Applied for liquor license · wine & beer

Tax registration · Sep 22 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Dec 1, 2026

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Monte Vista · Tobin HillRC

Likely openConfirmed

El Rey de Copas Restaurant and Bar

2018 San Pedro Ave · San Antonio, TX 78212

Spotted 93 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 21 · Liquor license issued · full bar

Tax registration · Jul 20 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Oct 15, 2026

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Downtown San AntonioV

Likely openConfirmed

1902 Venue

1174 E Commerce St, Ste 101 · San Antonio, TX 78205

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 20 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · Sep 2 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Oct 1, 2026

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San AntonioCC

Changing handsConfirmed

Capital City Novelties16

10930 Perrin Beitel Rd · San Antonio, TX 78217

New owners are taking over this bar.

Tax registration · Oct 14 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Oct 14, 2026

Liquor tax filing · Mar 14 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2016)

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San AntonioPlanned for Nov 1PB

Changing handsConfirmed

The Paradox Bar

2243 E Commerce St · San Antonio, TX 78203

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Oct 8 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · Sep 22 · Registered for sales tax · Limited-service restaurant · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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San AntonioGO

Just openedConfirmed

El Gallo de Oro Grill & Bar

5811 South Flores St · San Antonio, TX 78214

Open now.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Liquor license · Oct 7 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

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Canyon LakeTW

Just openedConfirmed

Texas Whiskey Bar and Grill

161 Canyon Bnd · Canyon Lake, TX 78133

Spotted 146 days before opening

Open now.

Liquor tax filing · Sep 30 · First liquor sales reported · September 2026

Liquor tax filing · Jul 23 · Liquor tax account opened

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BoerneCB

Just openedConfirmed

The Cypress Bar

170 S Main St, Ste 100 · Boerne, TX 78006

Spotted 116 days before opening

Open now.

Liquor tax filing · Sep 30 · First liquor sales reported · September 2026

Liquor tax filing · Aug 12 · Liquor tax account opened

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San AntonioLP

Likely openConfirmed

The Landing Point Bar and Grill

1600 S General Mcmullen Dr · San Antonio, TX 78237

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Sep 29 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · Sep 14 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Sep 14, 2026

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SeguinPlanned for Nov 11LW

Just registeredConfirmed

Lakeview Wedding Venue

8500 Fm 1101 · Seguin, TX 78155

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Sep 26 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Nov 11, 2026

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BlancoPlanned for Oct 28BH

Liquor license filedConfirmed

Both Hands Burger Bar

621 Chandler St, Ste B · Blanco, TX 78606

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Sep 25 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · Sep 22 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · plans to start sales Oct 28, 2026

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Pearl DistrictD

Just openedConfirmed

District 901

901 N Alamo St Bldg 2 · San Antonio, TX 78215

Spotted 238 days before opening

Open now.

Tax registration · Sep 24 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Sep 22, 2026

Liquor tax filing · Jun 30 · First liquor sales reported · June 2026

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San AntonioT

Changing handsConfirmed

Thirsty

8811 Fredericksburg Rd · San Antonio, TX 78240

New owners are taking over this bar.

Tax registration · Sep 22 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Oct 1, 2026

Liquor tax filing · Jan 31 · First liquor sales reported · January 2026

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King William · SouthtownGB

Changing handsConfirmed

Las Gueras Bar

3400 S Flores St · San Antonio, TX 78204

New owners are taking over this bar.

Tax registration · Sep 21 · Re-registered for sales tax · selling here since Jan 26, 2026

Liquor license · Mar 6 · Liquor license issued · beer

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BoernePlanned for Nov 1LT

Changing handsConfirmed

Luckys Texas

1481 S Main St · Boerne, TX 78006

New owners are taking over this bar.

Tax registration · Sep 17 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

Liquor tax filing · Apr 15 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2024)

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StockdalePlanned for Nov 15SS

Changing handsConfirmed

The Stampede Saloon

6148 State Highway 123 N · Stockdale, TX 78160

New owners are taking over this bar.

Tax registration · Sep 16 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Nov 15, 2026

Liquor tax filing · Jul 22 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2022)

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Pearl DistrictSC

Changing handsConfirmed

Santona Cantina

200 E Grayson St, Ste 120 · San Antonio, TX 78215

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Sep 14 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Sep 14 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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San AntonioEH

Changing handsConfirmed

Eden Hookah Ultra Lounge

4553 N Loop 1604 W, Ste 1113 · San Antonio, TX 78249

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Sep 11 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Sep 11 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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New BraunfelsRP

Changing handsConfirmed

The Roo Pub

2055 Central Plz, Ste 102 · New Braunfels, TX 78130

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Aug 26 · Applied for liquor license · food & beverage certificate

Liquor license · Aug 13 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

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San AntonioDC

Liquor license filedFiled

Datapoint Cantina & Cocina

25211 U.s. Hwy 281 N, Ste 101 · San Antonio, TX 78260

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Oct 20 · Applied for liquor license · late hours

Liquor license · Oct 9 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

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San AntonioCG

Likely openFiled

La Cabra Grill and Sports Cantina

10234 Sh 151, Ste 102 · San Antonio, TX 78251

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 15 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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San AntonioOS

Likely openFiled

Omi's Snack Bar

1131 Se Military Dr, Ste 110 · San Antonio, TX 78214

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Oct 14 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · started sales Oct 12, 2026

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New BraunfelsLV

Likely openFiled

Lamppost Ventures

499 S Castell Ave · New Braunfels, TX 78130

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Oct 1 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Oct 1, 2026

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Von OrmyTL

Likely openFiled

Thy Lord's Brew

4275 Eichman Rd, Ste 3 · Von Ormy, TX 78073

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Sep 25 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · started sales Oct 1, 2026

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Downtown San AntonioPlanned for Dec 1GR

Just registeredFiled

Garcia & Ruiz Drikery

233 W Travis St · San Antonio, TX 78205

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Sep 25 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Dec 1, 2026

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Monte Vista · Tobin HillPlanned for Dec 20LS

Just registeredFiled

Lesser Saints

2811 N Saint Marys St · San Antonio, TX 78212

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Sep 21 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Dec 20, 2026

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CastrovillePlanned for Nov 1RR

Just registeredFiled

Rusty Rooster Drive Thru

806 Us Highway 90 W · Castroville, TX 78009

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Sep 19 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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San AntonioPlanned for Nov 20PB

Just registeredFiled

Polos Bar

310 Abshire St · San Antonio, TX 78237

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Sep 2 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Nov 20, 2026

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Downtown San AntonioFS

Changing handsConfirmed

Foxy Saloon

1160 E Commerce St, Ste 100 · San Antonio, TX 78205

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Jul 31 · First liquor sales reported · July 2026

Liquor tax filing · Jul 30 · Liquor tax account opened

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San AntonioHR

Changing handsConfirmed

H&r Ice House

1819 Goliad Rd · San Antonio, TX 78223

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Jul 31 · First liquor sales reported · July 2026

Liquor tax filing · Jul 22 · Liquor tax account opened

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New BraunfelsGL

Changing handsConfirmed

Gruene's Last Call

2348 Gruene Lake Dr, Ste A · New Braunfels, TX 78130

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Jun 30 · First liquor sales reported · June 2026

Liquor tax filing · Jun 8 · Liquor tax account opened

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San AntonioMM

Changing handsConfirmed

Make My Day Lounge

12114 Nacogdoches Rd · San Antonio, TX 78217

New owners are taking over this bar.

Tax registration · Jun 26 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Jun 26, 2026

Liquor tax filing · Jun 2 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2001)

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San AntonioLS

Changing handsConfirmed

Last Stop Bar & Grill

2919 S Presa St · San Antonio, TX 78210

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · May 31 · First liquor sales reported · May 2026

Liquor tax filing · May 20 · Liquor tax account opened

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San AntonioCD

Changing handsConfirmed

Cantina El Divorcio

2241 Cincinnati Ave · San Antonio, TX 78228

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Apr 1 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Mar 23 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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Downtown San AntonioTT

Changing handsConfirmed

Texas T Pub

121 Broadway St · San Antonio, TX 78205

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Mar 31 · First liquor sales reported · March 2026

Liquor tax filing · Feb 18 · Liquor tax account opened

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King William · SouthtownPF

Permit filedFiled

Purr-fecto Cat Lounge

227 E Cevallos St, Ste 101 · San Antonio, TX 78204

Plans and permits are on file for this bar.

Construction filing · Apr 13 · Construction registered · $70,000 · interior finish out · est. 6/1/2026–12/30/2026

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San AntonioBS

Changing handsFiled

Bracken Store & Ice House

18415 Bracken Drive · San Antonio, TX 78266

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Mar 30 · Liquor license issued · wine & beer

Liquor license · Feb 20 · Liquor license surrendered · wine & beer

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San AntonioBB

Permit filedFiled

Bleu Bar

100 Blanco Rd · San Antonio, TX 78201

Plans and permits are on file for this bar.

Construction filing · Jan 16 · Construction registered · $200,000 · finish out for a bar space in a previously unoccupied lease space. inc · est. 1/16/2026–1/15/2027

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Confirmedtwo matching records, or a news report
Filedone official record
Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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