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.

1920

U.S. Voted Dry

If you read between the lines, it wasn’t illegal to drink alcohol.

1920

The Blind Pig

One quasi-legal way around the law was to open a “blind pig”. Your entry fee to see a live animal included a complimentary drink.

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!