Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery

On a recent trip, my wife and I were checking out the Pear district and found this incredible restaurant and brewery. The service as fantastic, the food was top notch gourmet, and the beer is tasty. I enjoyed a German-style lager and an IPA. We had wonderful grilled oysters and fried green tomatoes. Located in an old brewery building that is decorated with a classy and inviting decor. I can't say enough good things about this place.

this place is incredible! part of the old pearl brewery campus, in an interesting but not quite ornate old building, looks unique, and has a big open feel with a long bar, lots of tables around, cozy though, and with the brewery upstairs in a loft area that overlooks the place, copper clad but humble given the surroundings. i liked it so much i have been here twice in the week i have been in texas, once for brunch and once for lunch, both times it was bustling and busy, but the service was solid. they do a mix of seafood and comfort food here, raw oysters, chicken and waffles, meatloaf, that kind of thing, and they have some really ambitious beers on their menu. i was bummed their tomato gose wasnt on when i was in, but i had a beet ipa and a carrot saison that were both rather different, and a solid coffee cream ale, among others. its such a charming space you kind of feel fancy in here the whole time. i really liked the energy, i liked the food, and i liked the beer. its a unique operation, and its been one of my favorite stops of san antonio so far. highly recommended.

 

 

A bustling brewpub and restaurant inside the Emma Hotel at the Pearl (San Antonio, TX). Vintage industrial decor continues from the hotel with a bar, multiple dining areas and outdoor patio. Good selection of creative brews, many made with fruits or vegetables (inspired by the weekly farmers market?). Staff and friendly and efficient, with a solid menu of southern fare and Gulf Coast seafood.

 

 

Nice vibe in the Pearl. I stopped in around 11:30 AM on a weekday for a quick snack and a couple pints. I had a pretzel that was absolutely delicious, but since I didn’t eat I am putting the food as N/A. The beers were OK. There was nothing crazy about them, and there was the ever present “hazy IPA.” I actually enjoyed the beer, but it was hazy, juicy, NEIPA in any way. NE IPA that resembled nothing of the sort. I also had s brown ale that I thought was very good Attentive service.

Really cool place - the whole old Pearl District is a great spot whether you're from out of town or live nearby. Plenty to do/eat/drink

 

 

 

 

 

 

I did not have anything to eat, which I regret because the food looked great. This is part of The Pearl district that was once Pearl Brewing. I loved the vibe of the entire Pearl complex - a lot of fun. The beer I had was great as was the service. A great place, I look forward to visiting again as soon as possible!

 

Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery is located in the Pearl Arts Center just a few steps south of The Granary.

It's beautifully done inside combining original "distressed" parts of the old Brewer's Association building with reclaimed wood, steel, brown leather-backed chairs, wood or marble topped tables, and a zinc-topped bar. The two "eras" don't exactly match, but that's part of the charm of it.

They offer 11 beers which include 4 or 5 regulars, but they're almost all quite interesting, and all quite good. The Texas Uncommon Ale is brewed with mint, a nod I assume to the restaurant's "Southern" style, and their "Fannie Porter" is spiced with curry, fenugreek, and coconut, which is clearly not a nod to their "southern" style! "Smoke On The Water" is probably their best know regular amongst the beer crowd, and it's a cherry wood smoked American Rye pale ale. They sell growlers, or they'll fill yours. A 32 oz. fill is $9.

The service is quite good, and tries to be exceptional (although I understand there can be hiccups), but the food is truly remarkable. If they're as popular now as they've been in the past you should probably try to get a reservation. Some dishes to note include: the Shrimp or Crawfish Boil ($21/$16), the Stewed Oxtail Pie ($18), Blackened Salt Water Catfish ($18), and Loncito's Peaceful Pork Cutlets ($18). For lunch beers are only $3, and the Catfish Po'Boy is hard to beat!

 

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