New bar and growler station in San Antonio near The Pearl

http://m.mysanantonio.com/business/local/article/Growler-station-to-open-in-River-North-5308256.php

I like Big Hops a lot but this place will be in the ground floor of an apt complex I use for work. Hope it is good.

 

Nice. I hope it ends up being a cool spot.

Walked by the storefront yesterday. April opening seems ambitious. Some work done but the place is basically empty and gutted. I am guessing they will be delayed (like everyone else always is in opening new spots).

 

I think that was a misprint referring to the March 11th date of that article in the San Antonio paper. Article says they are trying to open up in mid-April during FIESTA, which runs 4/10-24.

 

So. This place is coming along. Slowly. They gave 32 oz growlers to every unit in our apt complex that it resides in, which is cool. They say they are having a soft opening today and tomorrow. I walked by after picking up my growler on Wednesday and it was still pretty much gutted. They have the growler fill system in place and the makings of the bar. But, that looked like it. There was a whole lot of activity though. I am guessing this will be a very soft opening hoping to cash in on Fiesta parade crowds.

I don't head to the apt until Monday. I will swing by to see if they are open then.

 

Stopped in last night before heading over to the Spurs-Blazers game. Nice place. 30 taps - although 2 will permanently be Lone Star and Shiner Blonde and one was St Arnold's Root Beer. Pretty good selection overall and great prices, especially on growler fills. They have Prairie Bible Belt right now for $8.50 for 12 oz pour.

Pegas pressurized growler fill system for 16 of the taps.

Minimalist design inside. A couple of TVs. Nice patio with another TV outside. Staff was friendly and knowledgable. Food truck outside last night. I will be back for sure.