Bar
Unclaimed profileSternewirth
San Antonio, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Sternewirth's beverage program spans creative cocktails, a deep spirits list with barrel-select pours, and a wine list reaching to premium Champagne. Seasonal cocktail menus and a name tied to brewery history give the bar character. The Three Emmas and Eagle Rare single barrel stand out, while local beers keep prices friendly.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Kung Fu Pandan, a bourbon and coconut rum cocktail with ube foam at $19, or the mezcal-forward Dragon Tales at $18. For spirits, the Eagle Rare Single Barrel Select at $20 for two ounces is a solid pour. The Three Emmas at $14 offers a lighter, sherry-laced classic.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the creative signature list and seasonal rotations. Spirits drinkers can explore single-barrel bourbon, rye, and tequila selections. The beer list's local and craft options suit casual drinkers, and the nonalcoholic offerings accommodate designated drivers or those abstaining.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails run $14-$20, classics around $14-$15, wines by the glass $14-$25, beer $6-$10, and nonalcoholic drinks $7-$14. Spirits pours range $12-$50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar's name references the historical Sternewirth Privilege, and its beverage program supports the connection with a broad draft and bottled beer list including local options. The cocktail menu rotates seasonally, and the spirits list highlights single-barrel selections like Eagle Rare and Four Roses.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative signature cocktails with detailed descriptions, priced $14-$20, plus a classic list around $14-$15. Seasonal menus refresh offerings. Recent customer feedback praises the menu's quality and backstories.
Menu strengths
- — Seasonal cocktail menus present new creations, keeping the list current.
- — Classic cocktails like La Babia Margarita and The Three Emmas add familiar anchors.
- — Customers describe the cocktail menu as high quality with interesting backstories.
Standout selections
- — Kung Fu Pandan: bourbon, coconut rum, pandan orgeat, ube foam — $19.
- — Dragon Tales: mezcal, Bolivian brandy, dragonfruit syrup, apple, lime, orange bitters — $18.
- — The Three Emmas: lager beer, rose cordial, amontillado sherry, gin, grapefruit, lemon — $14.
Pricing: $14-$20
Spirits
Extensive spirits list across vodka, gin, bourbon, rye, whiskey, tequila, mezcal, rum, and amaro. Features single-barrel selections and premium pours, with 2 oz pours priced from $12 to $50.
Menu strengths
- — Broad category coverage from vodka to amaro.; Single-barrel program includes Eagle Rare and Four Roses bourbons.
- — Premium and rare spirits are available at varied price points.
Standout selections
- — Eagle Rare Single Barrel Select bourbon, 2 oz — $20.
- — Four Roses 9yr Single Barrel Kentucky Bourbon, 2 oz — $35.
- — WhistlePig 6yr Single Barrel Vermont Rye, 2 oz — $22.
Pricing: $12-$50 per pour
Wine
Wine list spans sparkling, white, rosé, and red, with global offerings by glass and bottle. Premium bottles like Billecart-Salmon Champagne and Silver Oak Cabernet elevate the list.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection across styles and regions.; Premium bottle options reach $350, including Billecart-Salmon Champagne.
- — By-the-glass pours range from $14 to $25, offering accessible entry points.
Standout selections
- — Champagne Brut, Lanson 'Black Label' — $25 glass / $95 bottle.
- — Cabernet Sauvignon, Auctioneer Napa Valley — $24 glass / $90 bottle.
- — Pinot Noir, Evesham Woods Willamette Valley — $22 glass / $80 bottle.
Pricing: $14-$25 by glass, $42-$350 by bottle
Beer
Beer list includes draft and bottled/canned options, emphasizing local and craft selections. The bar's name references the Sternewirth Privilege, a nod to brewery history. Prices are accessible at $6-$10.
Menu strengths
- — Local representation with Freetail Pale Ale.; Mix of draft and bottled formats.; Low price point makes it an easy choice.
Standout selections
- — Pinthouse Scorpion Disco IPA, draft — $10.; Live Oak Pilz, bottled pilsner — $8.
Pricing: $6-$10
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options include a dealcoholized Aperol spritz, Heineken 0.0, and crafted non-alcoholic cocktails like Prohibition Punch. Prices range from $7 to $14, offering variety for abstainers.
Menu strengths
- — Several distinct non-alcoholic cocktails and a beer option.
- — Prohibition Punch offers a complex mix of fruit and bitters.
Standout selections
- — Prohibition Punch — grapefruit, lemon, honey, strawberries, peach bitters, sparkling water — $8.
- — NA Aperol Spritz — dealcoholized aperol, ginger ale, soda — $14.
Pricing: $7-$14
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