Southtown

arts walkable · 78204

Southtown wears King William's Victorians like inherited jewelry and the First Friday art walk like a slightly worn favorite jacket. The Blue Star Arts Complex still anchors the scene, the Mission Reach gives you river access without the downtown crowds, and the restaurants on South Alamo punch above their weight on a Tuesday. It is the most genuinely walkable pocket in San Antonio, which is faint praise and also true. The honest tradeoff: charm has a price tag now, parking on Friday nights is a contact sport, and the line between lived-in neighborhood and curated experience thins every lease cycle.

3,126

singles 22–50

54%

male

$27,213

median income

$1,481

median rent

The data

Southtown by the numbers

Southtown runs male-heavy, about 54% men to 46% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Southtown is about $27,200.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Texas has no party registration, so this is a 2024 election proxy: Bexar County voted about 54% Harris to 44% Trump, a Democratic-leaning county that shifted toward Trump.
● Verified · Bexar County 2024 canvass
The median renter in Southtown pays about $1,480 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 3,100 Southtown residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

21 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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21 spots across Southtown

Southtown
Activity
Hemisfair
Park★ 4.7 · 16,469
Wheelchair access
Find it
San Antonio, TX 78205
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 16,469 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Hemisfair.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 AM to 12 AM
Tue5 AM to 12 AM
Wed5 AM to 12 AM
Thu5 AM to 12 AM
Fri5 AM to 12 AM
Sat5 AM to 12 AM
Sun5 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Southtown
Dining
Boudro's on the Riverwalk
Bistro$$$$★ 4.5 · 6,766
Southtown
Dining
Alamo Biscuit Company & Panaderia River walk
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 6,056
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
849 E Commerce St #197, San Antonio, TX 78205
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 6,056 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Alamo Biscuit Company & Panaderia River walk.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonOpen 24 hours
TueOpen 24 hours
WedOpen 24 hours
ThuOpen 24 hours
FriOpen 24 hours
SatOpen 24 hours
SunOpen 24 hours
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Southtown
Drinks
Smoke Skybar
Bar$$$$★ 4.1 · 4,178
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1100 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 4,178 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Smoke Skybar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 AM
Tue11 AM to 2 AM
Wed11 AM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Southtown
Activity
Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair
Park★ 4.8 · 2,849
Wheelchair access
Find it
434 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 2,849 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 AM to 12 AM
Tue5 AM to 12 AM
Wed5 AM to 12 AM
Thu5 AM to 12 AM
Fri5 AM to 12 AM
Sat5 AM to 12 AM
Sun5 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Southtown
Activity
Great Room Escape
Escape room center★ 4.8 · 2,557
Find it
1203 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 2,557 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Great Room Escape.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 8:30 PM
Tue12 to 8:30 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 9:30 PM
Sat10 AM to 9:30 PM
Sun12 to 7:30 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Southtown
Activity
Briscoe Western Art Museum
Art museum★ 4.7 · 2,186
Wheelchair access
Find it
210 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 2,186 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Briscoe Western Art Museum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 5 PM
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu10 AM to 8 PM
Fri10 AM to 5 PM
Sat10 AM to 5 PM
Sun10 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Southtown
Drinks
Tenfold Rooftop
Bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 1,607
Southtown
Dining
Anaqua Garden Bar
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 1,430
Southtown
Activity
The Rock Box
Live music venue★ 4.4 · 966
Wheelchair access
Find it
1223 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 966 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Rock Box.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue7 PM to 2 AM
Wed8 PM to 2 AM
Thu8 PM to 2 AM
Fri7 PM to 2 AM
Sat8 PM to 2 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Southtown
Activity
The Espee
Live music venue★ 4.4 · 870
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Southtown
Activity
Holey Moley Golf Club San Antonio
Miniature golf course★ 4.6 · 797
Wheelchair access
Find it
849 E Commerce St #171, San Antonio, TX 78205
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 797 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Holey Moley Golf Club San Antonio.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 11 PM
Tue10 AM to 11 PM
Wed10 AM to 11 PM
Thu10 AM to 11 PM
Fri10 AM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Southtown
Cafés
Estate Coffee Company
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 618
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
1320 E Houston St a101, San Antonio, TX 78205
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 618 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Estate Coffee Company.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 3 PM
Tue7 AM to 3 PM
Wed7 AM to 3 PM
Thu7 AM to 3 PM
Fri7 AM to 3 PM
Sat8 AM to 4 PM
Sun8 AM to 2 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Southtown
Drinks
Double Standard
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 603
Southtown
Dining
QUESO PAN Y VINO
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 356
Southtown
Drinks
Bar Ludivine
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 90
Southtown
Drinks
No Vacancy
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 3.9 · 61
Find it
1103 E Commerce St Basement, San Antonio, TX 78205
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.9★ from 61 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at No Vacancy.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri6 PM to 12 AM
Sat6 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Southtown
Drinks
Southtown House of Spirits
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 52
Southtown
Drinks
Paradise Unknown
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 49
Southtown
Drinks
Fairmount Rooftop Oyster Bar
Oyster bar restaurant$$$$★ 3.6 · 38
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
401 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.6★ from 38 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Fairmount Rooftop Oyster Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10 PM
Sun4 to 10 PM
Parking
Valet parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Southtown
Dining
King William Wine Company
Fine dining restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 32

Southtown

Southtown by the numbers

Local date spots

Hemisfair

Boudro's on the Riverwalk

Alamo Biscuit Company & Panaderia River walk

Smoke Skybar

Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair

Great Room Escape

Briscoe Western Art Museum

Tenfold Rooftop

Anaqua Garden Bar

The Rock Box

The Espee

Holey Moley Golf Club San Antonio

Estate Coffee Company

Double Standard

QUESO PAN Y VINO

Bar Ludivine

No Vacancy

Southtown House of Spirits

Paradise Unknown

Fairmount Rooftop Oyster Bar

King William Wine Company

Reach Southtown singles right where they plan dates.