SA’s Smoke BBQ + Skybar files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
The fate of popular San Antonio party bar Smoke BBQ + Skybar at 1100 E. Houston St. is…
New Texas-sized dance hall and saloon two-steps into Houston mall
A massive country music dance hall is two-stepping into Houston. Cowboys Red River Dance Hall and Saloon will…
Soccer-obsessed Houston sports bar flies into new home in Montrose
January may be a time to resist a tipple for many, but that doesn’t mean skipping Houston’s bar…
20 Dry January specials at Houston restaurants and bars
January may be a time to resist a tipple for many, but that doesn’t mean skipping Houston’s bar…
San Antonio’s Artisan Craft Bar to close on East Side
A longtime player in San Antonio’s craft spirits scene is pouring its final round. Artisan Distillery & Craft…
CultureMap’s 11 favorite new Houston bars of 2025
This was a standout year for new bars in Houston, with elevated cocktail lounges opening alongside neighborhood hangouts.…
Where to drink: 7 San Antonio bars to escape holiday stress
When the holiday baking isn’t finished and strolling through La Cantera feels like a contact sport, most San…
New Year’s Eve cocktails, concerts, and more in Austin
New Year’s Eve in Austin offers a wide range of ways to ring in 2026, from free, family-friendly…
New cocktail bar Donna’s now open in the Houston Heights
It hasn’t taken long for Houston cocktail fans to discover Donna’s. Ever since it opened Thanksgiving weekend, the…
These 9 Houston bars have over-the-top Christmas decorations
Since one roundup of 14 bars isn’t enough for Houston’s holiday bar scene, here are even more festive…
East San Antonio bar Home Room closed due to rent lockout
Rowdy San Antonio sports bar Home Room might be out of glitter and glue. The owners have been…
6 best holiday pop-up cocktail bars in San Antonio
The holiday season is in full swing, and in San Antonio, that means twinkling lights, festive cheer, and…