Downtown San Antonio is eminently walkable, which is a huge plus in my world. I hate having to find parking in urban spaces. If you are staying on or near the Riverwalk, you can truly walk to just about anywhere that matters. I was at the Hampton Inn, and it was an easy one-mile walk on city streets and the Riverwalk to get to Blue Star. The front desk assured me that it would be safe for a tourist walking through there at night; I took their word for it, and all ended well.
I started with a flight of brews, including Flying Pig Extra Pale Ale (5% ABV), Cinco Peso Pale Ale (5% ABV), Green Tractor IPA (6.5% ABV), and Jingle Ale (obviously a seasonal brew; unknown ABV). Each was a hit, although as with most holiday seasonal, one glass is enough. Merry Christmas and all that, but sometimes the flavorings get the better of me. One and done on that.
But the Cinco Peso Pale Ale was my fave of the rest, so I had a couple of pints, and also had a 64-ounce growler filled as a souvenir.
Yeah. I had to lug that thing a mile back to my hotel. The things you do for good beer.
For dinner, I ordered the house-made veggie burger patty served as a lettuce wrap (saving calories for beer, yo). It’s a nice blend of mushrooms, bell peppers, carrots, faro, and black beans. Many standard beef burgers are also on the menu, as well as shrimp, chicken, fish, pork, ribeyes, and more. If you leave hungry, it’s on you.
This is a must for visitors craving a local quaff and nosh. Two thumbs up.
