Bar
Unclaimed profileStout House Stone Oak
San Antonio, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Stout House Stone Oak runs on daily specials and a well-liked happy hour, with wells at $3.50 and drafts discounted by a dollar. The bartender known as Cowboy has built a following for an espresso martini that customers call the best they've had. Build-your-own beer flights offer variety, while creative shots and cocktails round out a casual, value-focused program.
- What should I order?
- Order the espresso martini from bartender Cowboy, a dessert-style cocktail that has earned local praise. For a lighter option, the build-your-own beer flight lets you sample four 4-ounce pours for $8. During happy hour, wells at $3.50 and domestic bottles at $3 keep the tab low.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate a neighborhood bar with strong daily specials and a personal touch. Those who like creative cocktails will find the Mexican candy-inspired drink intriguing, and beer enthusiasts can build their own flights. The happy hour pricing appeals to value seekers.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is a prime time for discounted wells and drafts, though exact hours vary by location. Evenings when bartender Cowboy is working are mentioned favorably by regulars, who note he remembers orders and has drinks ready early.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour wells are $3.50, domestic bottles $3, and drafts $1 off. Specialty cocktails like Mules run $6, with some drinks like Loco Margaritas at $7. Beer flights are $8 for four pours, and shots like Fireball are $4.50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The standout is bartender Cowboy's signature espresso martini, which customers describe as the best they've ever had. The build-your-own beer flight adds a customizable element, and the daily specials across eight locations create a consistent, value-driven approach.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Daily specials include Mules, Margaritas, and shots. Happy hour well pricing is strong, though no full cocktail menu is available.
Menu strengths
- — Creative offerings like a Mexican candy-inspired drink.; Skilled bartender recognized for signature espresso martini.
Standout selections
- — Espresso Martini: Bartender Cowboy's dessert-style signature, described as the best ever had.
- — Mules: Available as a Thursday special at $6.
Pricing: Wells $3.50 during happy hour; specialty cocktails like Mules $6; Loco Margaritas $7.
Beer
Daily beer specials feature domestic bottles, drafts, and tall boys. Build-your-own flights offer variety at $8. Happy hour discounts on drafts and bottles enhance value, though no full beer list was retrieved.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive daily beer specials across multiple locations.; Build-your-own flights provide customizable variety.
Standout selections
- — Build Your Own Flight: Choose 4 beers, 4oz pours each, for $8.
- — Domestic Bottles: $3 during happy hour.
- — Shiner Bock: Friday special at $4.50 (Helotes).
Pricing: Domestic bottles $3 during happy hour; drafts $1 off; flights $8 for 4 pours.
Spirits
Daily specials span well to premium spirits, including whiskey, vodka, tequila, and rum. Happy hour wells are a strong value, and specialty shots are discounted. No full spirits list was retrieved.
Menu strengths
- — Range from well to premium spirits.; Extensive daily spirit specials.
Standout selections
- — Don Julio Blanco: Friday special at $5 (Potranco).
- — Buffalo Trace: Saturday special at $7 (Grayson).
- — Milagro Silver: Saturday special at Stone Oak, $5.50.
Pricing: Wells $3.50 during happy hour; premium spirits like Don Julio $5-$7; shots like Fireball $4.50.
How it sits with the food
No food program evidence was retrieved, so pairing context is limited. The espresso martini's dessert-style profile could complement sweet endings, while the beer list's range, including Shiner Bock and Modelo, suits bar snacks if available.
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