These before-and-after photos show how much San Antonio has changed

San Antonio's continued development and growth means that the local scenery changes dramatically each year — and the city is downright unrecognizable…

By San Antonio Current Staff

These before-and-after photos show how much San Antonio has changed
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The 23 most Instagram-worthy bars and restaurants in San Antonio

Many of San Antonio's bars and restaurants are as pleasurable for the eyes as they are for the taste buds. No wonder…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Bar Loretta
320 Beauregard St., (210) 757-3607, barloretta.com
Relatively new to the San Antonio nightlife scene, Bar Loretta offers several nooks with designer details. Get comfy on the rich green banquette seating of snap a full-size mirror selfie, circa 2010. You can also post up in the small courtyard for something a bit more organic.
Photo courtesy of Dandelion Gatherings for Bar Loretta
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20 gorgeous San Antonio hotel pools you totally shouldn't sneak into

San Antonio has plenty of public pools to enjoy, but sometimes you're looking for something a more ... ahem ... exclusive. Luckily,…

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Hotel Contessa
306 W. Market St.,  (210) 229-9222, thehotelcontessa.com
Found on the River Walk, this hotel hits the high marks in every realm. When it comes to its rooftop pool, you’ll also be able to enjoy panoramic views of the city whether you’re in the water or chilling on one of the cozy patio chairs.
Photo via Instagram / thatsarakim
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30 San Antonio lounges, speakeasies and hidden bars — and where to find them

San Antonio's bar scene has always been fun, but the cocktail explosion of recent years have given it double shot of hip…

By San Antonio Current Staff

The Speakeasy at Salvation Spirits
10091 US-290., Fredericksburg, (210) 605-2292, salvationspeakeasy.com.
“The Speakeasy,” as locals know it, is tucked away on a 10-acre orchard in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. The inviting space offers a variety of handcrafted gin and is the perfect setting for a date night or evening with the girlies after a day of winery tours. The Speakeasy is also the ideal venue for private events. 
Photo courtesy of The Speakeasy at Salvation Spirits
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The 25 most beautiful places in San Antonio

You know it, and we know it — San Antonio is a beautiful city. Whether you're interested in historic landmarks, swanky eateries…

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The San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Pl, (210) 536-1400, sabot.org
Taking up 38 acres, the Botanical Garden is home to trails, a pond and an abundance of native plants. With multiple greenhouses, an authentic Japanese garden, and a trail showcasing three distinctive ecological regions of Texas, there's plenty of natural beauty to enjoy year round.
Photo via Instagram / pastorbrett
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These before-and-after photos show how much San Antonio has changed in the last 15 years

San Antonio's urban scenery is changing so fast it's liable to give you whiplash. Some of those changes have been for the…

By San Antonio Current Staff

These before-and-after photos show how much San Antonio has changed in the last 15 years
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A local’s guide to the 19 best hotel bars in San Antonio

San Antonio’s recent uptick in luxury hotels offers more than a new crop of fancy AF accommodations. By that we mean, these…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Ocho at Hotel Havana
1015 Navarro St, (210) 222-2008, havanasanantonio.com
With Pan-Latin fare, mojitos and a chic aesthetic at the forefront, Ocho is a favorite for a reason. Tourists may flock to the beautiful Hotel Havana, but locals will feel more than welcome to enjoy the scenery brought to you by this mostly-glass riverside drinking spot. With the cocktail menu highlighting San Antonio’s Mexican roots (we’re talking about tequila) and the prevalence of rum in Havana’s culture, you’ll be drinking well here.
Photo courtesy of Nick Simonite for Hotel Havana
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The best bars and nightlife spots in San Antonio, according to our readers

We asked, and San Antonio answered! Here are the Best of San Antonio Nightlife winners of 2021.

By San Antonio Current Staff

Best Country Bar
Thirsty Horse Dance Hall & Saloon, 2335 Northwest Military Highway, (210) 348-1513, thirstyhorse.net
Photo via Instagram / thirstyhorsesaloonsa
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The 23 most over-the-top restaurants in San Antonio

The Alamo City is a food city, and we also like to do things up big. That means we've got no shortage…

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Papa Dante's
8607 FM1976, (210) 658-5261, papadantes.com
This small, family-owned Italian joint offers huge portions and a dining area that features walls 100% covered in movie and sports memorabilia. Those with short attention spans might shy away from bringing a date here… you won’t be able to stop looking at the over-the-top decor.  
Photo via Instagram / hazel.bone_
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13 Photos of the Hotel Emma Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

11/12/2015 Photos by Bryan Rindfuss

By San Antonio Current Staff

13 Photos of the Hotel Emma Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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30 Sneak Peek Photos Inside Pearl's Hotel Emma

In this week's issue, we take you inside the soon-to-open Hotel Emma, which has been billed as the culmination of the Pearl…

By San Antonio Current Staff

A view of Hotel Emma from the river with ampitheater. (Courtesy)
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