Bio

Christopher Hill, architect, developer and occasional preservationist, refers to himself as the “reluctant restaurateur” and swears that he restored and reopened The Esquire Tavern against his better instincts. The quality of the tavern’s food and drink and the obvious care lavished on the renovation belies Chris’s purported second thoughts. The team he has assembled to put The Esquire back on the map is meeting his high expectations… and then some. Chris’s other projects include Sendero Ranch, Retablo Ranch, San Antonio Loan and Trust Building, the Gallagher Headquarters and St Benedict's Lofts.

Stephan Mendez began his hospitality career in a variety of different types of bars and restaurants throughout San Antonio and Austin before diving into the growing craft cocktail scene in San Antonio in 2011. Having previously worked at Esquire as Head Bartender, he helped reopen Esquire as Bar Manager before becoming Beverage Director for Esquire Tavern & Spot On Hospitality. A founding member of the United States Bartenders Guild of San Antonio chapter, he is always ready to teach, train, and help fellow bartenders hone their craft and passion for hospitality.