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( 210-224-1031;
www.drinktexas.com
; 200 Navarro St; 2pm-2am)
This downtown bar is a nice al-
ternative to the madness of the Riverwalk. Small and laid back with a lounge-style atmo-
sphere, it's usually pretty chilled, and its generous happy hour goes from 2pm to 8pm.
CLUB
Bonham Exchange
(
www.bonhamexchange.net
; 411 Bonham St; 7pm-2am Wed-Sun)
There's plenty of room for everyone
at the Bonham. Although it's predominantly a gay bar, the sheer enormity of the place at-
tracts a mixed crowd with drinking and dancing on its mind. Located in an imposing
Victorian edifice built in 1892, it has huge dance floors and five bars spread over three
floors.
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King William District & Southtown
Refreshingly unpretentious is what you'll find the area just south of downtown. Several of
the restaurants in this neighborhood double as bars, including the Monterey (
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)
,
Liberty Bar (
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)
and Rosario's (
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)
.
Friendly Spot Ice House
( 210-224-2337; 943 S Alamo St; 3pm-midnight Mon-Fri, from 11am Sat & Sun; )
What could be
friendlier than a big, pecan tree-shaded yard filled with colorful metal lawn chairs?
Friends (and their dogs) gather to knock back some longnecks while the kids amuse them-
selves in the playground area.
BAR
La Tuna Ice House
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( 210-224-8862; 100 Probandt St; 4pm-midnight Sun-Fri, to 1am Sat)
When the sun starts to set over
Southtown, scoot down by the railroad tracks to this beloved watering hole for a few cold
beers and nostalgic school-size snacks. Locals, even families, crowd around outdoor
tables until well after dark, especially on weekends when there's live music.
BAR
Blue Star Brewing Company
BREWERY
