Oldest Bar OnThe River Walk
The Esquire Tavern opened in 1933 to celebrate the end of Prohibition and has been a beloved San Antonio watering hole ever since, with a short hiatus from 2006 to 2011.
The Esquire is dark, cool, redolent with history, and serves cold, cold beer, swanky cocktails, and excellent food.
1931
AL CAPONE DOES TIME
Al’s bootlegging business made an estimated $60 million-per-year. Without income-tax, of course.
1933
Best. Day. Ever.
Prohibition ends and The Esquire Tavern opens for business!
Bring on the booze!
2008
The Esquire is Saved!
After a 5 year hiatus, Chris Hill purchases the bar and restores it to its former glory!
Now
Esquire Celebrates 87th Birthday
The Esquire Taven turns the
big 8-7. Time for a toast!