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The Pearl San Antonio, an iconic destination in the city, is an absolute must-visit for anyone planning a trip to this vibrant Texas metropolis. This bustling historic district, once a prominent brewhouse, has transformed into a culinary and cultural hot spot featuring eclectic shopping, exquisite dining, and stunning architecture. Including the Pearl in your travel itinerary offers an enriching experience of San Antonio’s rich history and modern vibrancy, all in one place.

History of the Pearl San Antonio

The Pearl Brewery, now known as the Pearl San Antonio, has its roots firmly planted in the year 1883. Originally established as the J.B. Behloradsky Brewery, it underwent several changes before being renamed Pearl Brewing Company in 1886. The Pearl’s history is intrinsically linked to its namesake beer. German Kaiser-Beck’s brewmaster named the beer “Pearl,” inspired by the effervescent bubbles in a freshly poured glass that resembled sparkling pearls.

For over a century, the Pearl Brewery was a significant player in the brewing industry. Despite the challenges of Prohibition and economic fluctuations, it continued to grow and prosper, reflecting the resilience and entrepreneurial spirit of San Antonio. It wasn’t until 2001 that the brewery ceased operations, marking the end of an era. However, the Pearl’s story didn’t end there. It was purchased by Silver Ventures, who saw the potential for a different kind of brewing: that of community, culture, and urban revitalization. Today, the Pearl stands as a testament to San Antonio’s past, a symbol of its present, and a beacon for its future, all while retaining the charm and character of its historic roots.

Rise of the Pearl: How a Historic Brewery Transformed the City

The Pearl originally opened in 1881 as the J.B. Behloradsky Brewery before transforming into the San Antonio Brewing Company. It rapidly grew into one of the largest breweries in the nation, a testament to its quality and popularity. In a strategic move in 1952, owner Otto A. Koehler and the board decided to rename the brewery after its most famous label, solidifying its association with the “Pearl.” This name continues to echo in the towering old smokestack that dominates the Pearl’s skyline.

Beyond just the suds, the Pearl has come to represent a vibrant and bustling hub of activity. The late 1800s factory buildings that once brewed the famed Pearl beer now buzz with life all week long. Locals and tourists alike now associate the Pearl with more than just beer. The Pearl has successfully transformed from a historic brewery to a dynamic landmark, a testament to the city’s ability to honor its past while looking toward the future. Once again, beer and other beverages flow within its confines, but this time amid a lively blend of culinary, cultural, and commercial excitement. The Pearl stands today as a shining example of revitalization and rebirth, embodying the spirit of San Antonio itself.

The charming brewhouse that residents admire today was constructed by August Maritzen, a renowned architect from Chicago.

The San Antonio Brewing Company achieved the monumental feat of becoming the biggest brewery in the state of Texas.

During Prohibition, the brewery teetered on the brink of closure. It adapted, diversified, and rebranded as the Alamo Foods Company to survive.

As Prohibition ended and the Great Depression began, the company reverted to its original name to navigate the challenging times.

The San Antonio Brewing Company underwent an official name change and became the Pearl Brewing Company.

After 118 years, the Pearl Brewery shut down. Silver Ventures acquired the 23-acre site, transforming it into a vibrant cultural, food, and shopping destination.

Development expansion

Farmers Market

• Culinary Institute of America Campus

The amphitheater opened to concerts.

Brewing returned.

2015-Present

Continued development of hotels, residential, and retail.

Things To Do at the Pearl San Antonio

River Walk Extension

A visit to the Farmers Market is a must to experience the local food culture. Open every weekend, it hosts vendors offering fresh produce, artisanal products, and home-baked goods. Engage with local farmers and craftspeople while supporting sustainable agriculture.

Concert Amphitheater

The Pearl’s outdoor amphitheater often hosts live music and performances. Be sure to check the schedule for any upcoming events during your visit. It’s the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a concert under the Texas sky.

Shops at the Pearl

If you’re in the mood for some shopping, head over to the Shops at the Pearl. This shopping area features an array of boutiques and specialty stores offering everything from fashion and home goods to books and gourmet foods.

Dining at the Pearl

The Pearl is a culinary paradise, offering a range of dining establishments to suit every palate. Stop by Bakery Lorraine for their authentic French pastries, a perfect breakfast or afternoon snack. If you’re in the mood for hearty southern fare, visit The Boiler House, known for its authentic Texan cuisine. For an elevated dining experience, book a table at Savor, run by the Culinary Institute of America, offering innovative dishes that are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Lastly, Brasserie Mon Chou Chou offers French food in a chic, relaxed setting. Each of these restaurants offers a unique experience, from their welcoming ambiance to their exceptional menus.

Why is it called the Pearl District San Antonio?

The Pearl District in San Antonio gets its name from the historic Pearl Brewery, which was a prominent local institution from the late 19th century up until the early 21st century. The brewery’s most acclaimed product was a beer named “Pearl,” which inspired the naming of the district. The name now symbolizes the area’s rich history and its transformation into a vibrant cultural hub.

Who built the Pearl Brewery in San Antonio?

The Pearl Brewery in San Antonio was built by J.B. Behloradsky in 1881.

Is the Pearl close to the River Walk?

Yes, the Pearl District in San Antonio is conveniently located close to the River Walk. The River Walk extension, a serene 1.3-mile path, connects downtown San Antonio to the Pearl District, making it easily accessible by a pleasant walk or a leisurely bike ride along the river’s edge. This proximity allows visitors to effortlessly explore both iconic parts of the city.

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• Best Attractions & Activities : "Pop into Hotel Emma for a look at the lobby and hotel shop. It's a great place to grab a coffee or quick snack."
• Free Things to Do : "Bring a packed lunch and sit along the Riverwalk next to the Pearl for the best seats in the house. If you have a few bucks grab a coffee and some pastries from Bakery Lorraine."
• Things to Do in December : "A great place to Christmas shop for special gifts you won't find anywhere else. Take a lunch break at the food hall for some ramen or Caribbean fare."
• Historic Sites : "Plan on going for lunch or dinner —" the restaurants here are some of the best San Antonio has to offer!"
• Attractions near AT&T Center : "Plan on going for lunch or dinner — the restaurants here are some of the best San Antonio has to offer!"
• Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: The Pearl is a premier destination that includes a variety of restaurants, retail shops, a weekend farmers market, great bars, riverwalk access and more!
• Best for Free Things to Do Because: It's always free to take in the sights and sounds at the historic Pearl Brewery. Enjoy window shopping, strolling the Riverwalk and more!
• Best for Things to Do in December Because: The historic Pearl is one of San Antonio's premier destinations for dining, shopping and sight-seeing.
• Best for Historic Sites Because: The Pearl Brewery shows what one visionary can do to an old brewery.
• Best for Attractions near AT&T Center Because: The Pearl offers not only the best shopping experience in San Antonio, but some of the best restaurants.

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The Legacy Lives

Pearl has a rich history dating back to 1883. Here’s how the brewery transformed over the course of a century to ultimately become the crown jewel in revitalization efforts of southern Midtown and northern Downtown San Antonio.

Original Brewery Founded

The site owned and operated by the Pearl Brewing Company was originally known as both the J. B. Behloradsky Brewery and the City Brewery. The City Brewery was purchased by an investment group in 1883, composed of local businessmen and moguls involved with the Lone Star Brewing Company. Together they formed the San Antonio Brewing Company (1883–1888).

The Beer Called Pearl

The brewery found the product that would become their signature brew. Pearl beer was formulated and first brewed in Bremen, Germany, by the Kaiser–Beck Brewery, which produces Beck's beer. Pearl beer's name came from Kaiser–Beck's brewmaster, who thought the foamy bubbles in a freshly poured glass of the brew resembled sparkling pearls.

Brewhouse Building Established

A new brewhouse was constructed in 1894, and the building became a symbolic feature of San Antonio industry.The building was designed by Chicago architect August Maritzen in the Second Empire style. Maritzen specialized in breweries, designing more than eighty in the US, Canada and South Africa.

Koehler Takes the Helm

In 1902, Otto Koehler took the helm of the brewery, leaving his position as manager at the Lone Star Brewing Company to become president and manager of the San Antonio Brewing Association. Under Otto's leadership, the brewery set in motion strategic plans to grow in physical size, as well as beer output.

The Largest Brewery in Texas

By 1916, beer production capacity had significantly increased from 6,000 US barrels/year in the early 20th century to over 110,000 US barrels/year. The San Antonio Brewing Association became the largest Texas brewery.

Prohibition

Prohibition changed the face of brewing and forced almost every brewery out of business. Emma Koehler vowed not to let the brewery go under, and it remained viable by producing a near beer, bottling soft drinks, performing dry cleaning, operating a small advertising sign division, running an auto repair shop, and entering the commercial ice and creamery businesses. The company changed its name to the Alamo Foods Company.

The End of Prohibition and the Beginning of the Great Depression

With the end of Prohibition, so too came the end of the Alamo Foods Company. The company went back to their prior name: San Antonio Brewing Association. In 1933, the nation was deep in the grips of the Great Depression. Emma Koehler kept the brewery afloat by selling beer to those who could afford it and continuing many of the business ventures that had carried the brewery through Prohibition.

Pearl Brewing Company

The public was under the misconception that San Antonio Brewing Association referred to all brewing in San Antonio in general. Therefore, in 1952 the San Antonio Brewing Association changed its name to the Pearl Brewing Company.

Full Goods Building Opens

The Full Goods building opens as logistics hub sending "full goods" – full bottles of beer — out on trucks and trains.

Pabst Brewing Company Takes Over

In 1977, Pearl was sold to General Brewing of San Francisco, owned by Paul Kalmanovitz. In 1985, he acquired the Pabst breweries and united his holdings under the name Pabst Brewing Company.

Pabst Closes Operations at Pearl Brewing Company

The new millennium did not bring a change in luck for Pearl or Pabst as a whole. Pabst closed all of their breweries and ended their own beer production. After 118 years of brewing along the San Antonio River, the doors to the Pearl Brewery closed.

Silver Ventures Purchases Property

Silver Ventures, a San Antonio-based investment firm, purchased the 23-acre brewery site with extensive plans to create a mixed-use development that would include restaurants, shops, and eventually, a boutique hotel.

Our First Tenant

The brewery's garage, which was built in 1939, housed Pearl's first tenant, the Aveda Institute, a global company focusing on environmentally friendly personal products.

River North Expansion Drives Growth

River North expansion launches, landmark restaurant Il Sogno and Sandbar Fish House and Market open. The expansion plan was based on the extension project of the historic Riverwalk, and uses it to generate a new real estate dynamic in the center of San Antonio.

Farmers Market

The first year-round farmers market in the region opens at Pearl. Pearl Farmers Market is a true producers market featuring local produce from family-owned farmers from a 150-mile radius. To this day, the market hosts 45+ vendors every Saturday and Sunday with products ranging from farm fresh produce and dairy, to honey, salsas, and gourmet candies.

Culinary Institute of America

The Culinary Institute of America opened its third campus at Pearl. The campus gave the college a platform to offer special expertise in Latin American cuisines and to serve Latino foodservice professionals, including a certificate program in culinary arts and cuisine programs for foodservice industry professionals and food enthusiasts.

The Amphitheater at Pearl

The Amphitheater at Pearl opens.

Brewing Returns to Pearl

Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery brings back the art of brewing to The Historic Pearl.

Hotel Emma and Its Culinary Properties Open

Pearl's culinary-centric boutique hotel, Hotel Emma, opens with Supper, a full service eatery, Sternewirth, the Hotel Emma Bar and Clubroom, as well as Larder, the in-house gourmet market and café.

Food Hall at Bottling Department Opens

San Antonio’s first food hall, the Bottling Department, opened at Pearl in 2017. The hall is located in a vaulted brick building at the site of the brewery’s original bottling plant and includes salvaged, original cornerstones and a stone name plate. The building has seating for just over 100 guests inside, with additional seating outside and around the adjacent Park at Pearl.

Cellars Opens

Cellars Residence opens adjacent to Pearl Park on the site of the old fermenting cellar.

Southline Opens

Southline Residence opens at Pearl. Its name references the old railway line that ran along the southern edge of Pearl.

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How To Visit the Pearl in San Antonio: A Travel Guide

North from the Alamo and along the San Antonio River, the Pearl is humming from the dawn of the day to the rise of the moon. Attracting culture hounds and culinary travelers, this area helped snag the city’s UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2017. From the standout Tex-Mex classic La Gloria to the weekend farmers market to the Culinary Institute of America campus, eaters can get a whiff of what San Antonians savor.

But beyond food, there’s so much to do here. Day trippers from the hotel zone stroll along the River Walk to snag up one of its authentic finds, like a guayabera (a men’s shirt popular in hot climates). Dog owners enjoy the pup-friendly events held in the Plaza or Pearl Park. And San Antonio is a city that loves its families, so you’ll often see kids chase the spouts of shooting water at Gustav’s Geysers. 

The culinary history of the Pearl

Before we get into the fun stuff, it’s helpful to understand the history of the Pearl. Like the rest of San Antonio, the Pearl preserves its history and can trace its culinary roots back to the 1800s. 

Before the country of Texas and before the state of Texas, a series of missions popped up along the lifeline of the San Antonio River. Europeans meandered through the area as early as the late 1500s, though the Spanish settled San Antonio. 

Founded on May 1, 1718, the Mission San Antonio de Valero was the northern frontier of New Spain. Centered around the church, five missions (including the Alamo) were built to instruct the Coahuiltecan people in Spanish culture, including new foods, a new language and a new religion. 

In the 1800s, Texas offered lots of land to settle, so many Europeans immigrated, including the Germans. According to some historians, as many as one-third of Texans were German by the 1880s. 

The Germans in Texas

Bringing their skills and culture with them, the Germans influenced food and drink in Texas. In 1855, William Menger opened the Western Brewery on Alamo Plaza. It was the largest brewery in Texas by 1878, its tavern a watering hole for the dealmakers of the day, who met to share news and seal deals over a local brew. 

Then competition erupted a mile upriver when the locally owned San Antonio Brewers Association opened the Pearl Brewing Company in 1883. (The association had already recently opened the Lone Star Brewing Company on the opposite bank of the San Antonio River, now an art museum.)

Taking a copycat recipe from the Kaiser-Beck Brewery of Germany, the San Antonio Brewers developed a beer so fine the bubbles looked like pearls. A fine beer needed a fine brewhouse, so a Chicago architect gave the Pearl its distinctive Second Empire Style in 1894.

Pearl District Food and History Tour

By 1916, the Pearl Brewing Company was the king, and it filled upwards of 110,000 barrels that year under the helm of Otto Koehler. Though dark skies loomed on the horizon, Emma Koehler, his wife and patron saint of Hotel Emma, kept the lights on during Prohibition. 

From 1920 until 1933, beer was a no-no and most breweries shuttered. Emma Koehler transitioned the Pearl Brewing Company from alcoholic beer to nonalcoholic beer, along with manufacturing sodas, ice, and a creamery operation. 

Then Prohibition ended, and beer became the focus again at the Pearl Brewery, but alas, in 2001, the legendary brewery closed its doors.

What to see and do at the Pearl

Things have changed in the past 20 years. The River Walk expanded in 2009, and you can now reach the pedestrian-friendly area of the Pearl from its walkway.

With its farmers market and the Culinary Institute of America opening within a couple of years, momentum grew. By 2015, brewing had returned to the area with Southerleigh Fine Foods and Brewery. 

Today, you can enjoy the outdoor space with sculptures and live entertainment at the Plaza and Pearl Park, an open area with fountains, umbrella-topped bistro tables, and a grove of trees. Fine dining outposts rub shoulders with boutique shopping while pop-ups and food trucks keep the space casual and authentic.

The Hotel Emma

Cementing the complex, the Hotel Emma has forged a name for itself as unique as its namesake. It seems life with Otto was complicated and in addition to admiring beer, he admired ladies named Emma (a total of three according to the hotel’s account). 

It took years to transition an industrial building into an illustrious luxury property. From the ornate stone and brick exterior to the extensive brewery workings retooled into fixtures to the historic fabrics, renovating the Hotel Emma was a labor of love. 

As you enter the lobby, pause to take in all the details. Once a workhorse, an early compressor is elevated into sculpture in the lobby. Further distinguishing its retro-futurism design aesthetic, manifolds were spit polished and reassembled into light fixtures.

Just past the soaring ceilings of the lobby, the two-story library beckons. With its own staircase, readers can browse its shelves of over 3,700 books paired with cozy leather furnishings that give it a collegiate air.

Where to eat at the Pearl

For foodies and first-time visitors, the Pearl District Food and History Tour is a great way to savor the offerings at the Pearl. From the Boiler House with its Texas Hill Country-inspired menu to the Hotel Emma’s Larder, a European meets South Texas takeaway and grocery, tour-goers get a taste of the flavors that make the Pearl a destination.

Along the Museum Reach of the San Antonio River Walk, you’ll also visit La Gloria, one of the city’s Tex-Mex icons. Ending the tour, travelers can grab a cone at Lick Honest Ice Cream.

However, the Pearl is a melting pot with loads of flavors to sample, so sometimes one trip isn’t enough. Here are a few more restaurants to try at the Pearl: 

• Best Quality Daughter for Asian-American cuisine
• Brasserie Mon Chou Chou for French 
• Food Hall at the Bottling Department for a variety of options
• Ladino for Mediterranean
• Savor for the CIA student restaurant
• Supper for American 

Around the Pearl

Designed with walking in mind, you can explore the Pearl conveniently on foot. 

There’s the iconic San Antonio River Walk for starters, also called Paseo del Rio, which has delighted San Antonio visitors and locals alike since 1946. A newer section, known as the Museum Reach, extends north with bridges, river-level sidewalks and public art connecting downtown to the Pearl.

If you’re out for a stroll, there’s more to see nearby. Just a skip from the Pearl, The San Antonio Museum of Art is located inside the revitalized Lone Star Brewery. Celebrating 5,000 years of human history, its collections are drawn from around the world spanning from ancient times to contemporary works. Located less than a mile from the Pearl, the museum is easy to reach via the scenic route along the San Antonio River Walk.

How to get to the Pearl

Located along the San Antonio Riverwalk, the 3-mile Museum Reach begins at Lexington Avenue and continues to the Pearl. You can keep a lookout for the Brooklyn Avenue Lock and Dam, built for the Go Rio river barges. 

Local tip: Bikes are welcome on this section of the San Antonio River Walk, and you can grab one of San Antonio’s BCycles across downtown. 

For the most unique way to arrive at the Pearl, hop a San Antonio Go Rio River Shuttle. These specially marked river barges run once an hour from popular destinations along the River Walk to the Pearl from noon to 8 p.m. daily. 

As is the norm in San Antonio, numerous parking lots surround the Pearl with paid parking ($10 for up to 5 hours, $20 for up to 24 hours). 

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The Historic Pearl is a flourishing community in the heart of San Antonio, serving as a hub of culture and history. Once an active brewery complex from the early 1880s to 1999, it has since evolved into a vibrant district offering a myriad of experiences including dining, shopping, and events. The Pearl's foundational commitment to craft and quality resonates through its chef-led restaurants, locally owned storefronts, cultural partners, and Market vendors, who are all invested in delivering exceptional offerings. Housing the Hotel Emma within its historic Pearl brewhouse, this iconic site is an ever-changing destination, attracting both locals and travelers year-round. Visitors can explore the sprawling 22-acre property, with nearly 3,000 parking spaces at their disposal. From participating in the Saturday Farmers Market to dining at the numerous restaurants that celebrate the diversity of South Texas cuisine, Pearl offers a snapshot of San Antonio's rich past, present, and future.

Ultimate Guide To The Pearl District San Antonio

your guide to the Pearl District San Antonio

Exposed piping. Postmodern facades. Tonal trimmings. San Antonio’s Pearl District feels different from the city we saw yesterday . As I walk towards Hotel Emma, my steps quicken in anticipation. I’m in love with the style – this style . It’s new and unexpected.

Youthfully charged and restaurant heavy, The Pearl District in San Antonio has dipped over a century of history in modern vibrancy. The result? A dynamic 20-plus-acre mixed-use space rooted in the past.

Here’s our complete neighborhood guide to The Pearl District San Antonio (including a deep-dive into its risqué history, a few restaurant and brewery recommendations, and a list of our favorite local businesses)!

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Pearl District San Antonio History

The story of Pearl District San Antonio begins in the 19th century with Pearl Brewery, a San Antonio-based beer house that after a hundred years and a few change of hands, closed down permanently. In-between, just before and after Prohibition, lies a scandal-driven tale with plot twists and turns.

Our lead is Emma (well, ultimately, three Emmas). Emma Koehler , whom Hotel Emma and a street just a block down is named after, was a woman with a sharp mind and sharp features. She was also the wife of Otto , the former President of Pearl Brewery.

Like Emma, Otto was an ambitious German immigrant. And by the time he scooped up a position at The Pearl, he was already well versed (and respected) in the beer trade.

Emma helped Otto with the business as he built it up. She was strong-willed and had a genuine knack for commerce. She stood by Otto during his wins. And she kept The Pearl going during Prohibition (but I’m getting ahead of myself).

Just after the turn of the first decade in the 1900s, Emma met with a harsh accident that left her confined to a bed. So Otto brought in a young, brunette nurse , also named Emma (Emma Dumpke, nicknamed Emmi) to help his wife around-the-clock. And shortly after, he and Emmi began to have an affair (at the time, Otto was in his 50s and Emmi was in her 20s).

Emmi had a friend, also named Emma (Emma Burgermeister, nicknamed Hedda), who she invited to the area. She was a tall, blonde, stormy-eyed bombshell and quickly caught the eye of Otto.

Otto purchased a cute little cottage nestled amongst Hill Country views for the two Emmas. And because he was a man who kept his own interests at top priority (and sensed Emmi’s love was wavering), he willed the property in Hedda’s name (though some sources claim it was in both of their names).

Almost three years after Otto and Emmi’s affair began, she found and eloped with her true love (not Otto). Otto couldn’t take it. He wasn’t satisfied with one Emma (or two Emmas for that matter). He wanted all three Emmas. So he doubled down on Hedda, who was growing increasingly uncomfortable.

When Otto proposed to Hedda, she refused. Emma Koehler, in her bed-hooked state, needed support. And Hedda couldn’t allow Otto to treat Emma K. with a final-straw level of callousness and disregard.

So Otto moved on. And Hedda, dependent on Otto, began to worry about her financial security. The two proposed to meet at a bar, only if Hedda brought all evidence of their relationship.

Things went south from there. With a new plan, Hedda brought Emmi back before the meeting. Emmi convinced Otto not to meet at the bar but at the cottage he had once bought for Hedda and Emmi instead.

Otto set out on a buggy, just past 4:00 PM, and arrived at the cottage he hadn’t visited in so long. No one really knows what happened next. There were two guns involved – one a .32 caliber . Hedda fired it. Otto was dead cold on the ground.

Emmi screamed. The police arrived. And Hedda admitted to murder . Her exact words? “I’m sorry but I had to kill him.”

Emma Burgermeister was charged with the murder of Otto Koehler. After a stint in jail, she fled to Europe and became a WWI nurse. Four years later, she, once again, stepped foot in San Antonio soil. She was tried for a week and acquitted .

A year later, Hedda and J.W. Turley, who was a juror on the case, settled down in the same San Antonio cottage where she shot Otto.

But it’s a parallel storyline and beyond that deserves even more attention. Far before the 19th amendment was ratified, Emma Koehler took over Pearl Brewery right after her husband passed away . And the business thrived under her care.

During Prohibition, she pivoted. Pearl Brewery became a bit of everything – a drying cleaning service, an ice-creamery, a soft drink producer, a sign maker, a mock alcohol mixer, and an auto repair shop. This was all pioneered by Emma Koehler . And a few minutes after Prohibition ended, Koehler brought the beer right back.

She was a force to be reckoned with until the day she died. Her will endowed her wealth to orphans and crippled children (Emma had no children of her own).

Despite the lust-driven undertones of Pearl Brewery’s former head, it is Emma Koehler who kept Pearl Brewery alive and thriving. And it is her memory that presses on .

In later acts, Pearl Brewery is bought out. The business was in flux. After 2001, it was close-to abandoned. The area became a brownfield site . But a few architects persisted in their vision for The Pearl District. And today, it’s rolled past the punches and became one of the most popular entertainment complexes in San Antonio.

P.S. I loved Joe Holley’s original reporting on the three Emmas story . It was one of many sources I used to piece together Pearl Brewery’s history. I’ve linked all the other sources as well in this section (in case you want to learn more).

Pearl District Restaurants

The story of the three Emmas makes for an interesting (to say the least) conversation over a meal at The Pearl District. Here’s where to eat in the Pearl District San Antonio.

Green Vegetarian Cuisine

Green Vegetarian Cuisine turns naughty, indulgent Southern comfort food into nice, wholesome dishes. We’re obsessed with their cauliflower wings , which are lightly battered, fried, and generously drenched in spicy buffalo sauce.

General Info

ADDRESS: Pearl Brewery, 200 E Grayson St #120, San Antonio, TX 78215 COST: $$

La Gloria brings the food traditions of Mexico to a whole new level. The menu is spearheaded by multiple award-winning Chef Johnny Hernandez . The food is good (the margaritas are even better). Chips and salsa aren’t comp (a rarity in Texas). Skip the tortilla-based offerings and head straight for either of the molcajetes .

ADDRESS: 100 E Grayson St, San Antonio, TX 78215 COST: $$$

The Bottling Department

Y’all know I’m obsessed with food halls. And The Bottling Department fits the bill of a stylish deck of restaurants all in one place. Here you’ll find Bud’s Southern Rotisserie (a Louisiana inspired homestay), Tenko Ramen (fill-you-up-quick bowls peppered with spice), and Fletcher’s Hamburgers (meat-blend patties to die for). There’s a bar on-campus too and two street-food inspired options – Mi Roti (Caribbean) and Chilaquil (Mexican).

ADDRESS: 312 Pearl Pkwy building 6 suite 6101, San Antonio, TX 78215 COST: $-$$$

Pearl District San Antonio Bars

The Boiler House Texas Grill & Wine Garden

With a wide selection of libations, The Boiler House is a long-standing happy hour favorite . The brunch menu is also worth noting, especially the marinated flank steak and fried eggs. Don’t be put off by the price. The entrée can be split between two.

ADDRESS: 1312 Pearl Pkwy Building 3, San Antonio, TX 78215 COST: $$

Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery

Southerleigh’s quick expansion is proof that it serves good food that San Antonio locals love. Southerleigh doesn’t limit itself to beer and wine (though their drinks really shine, from the craft beer to the cocktails ). There’s an oyster bar too. But here’s what you’ll want to order: fried chicken or the po boy (maybe both).

ADDRESS: 136 E Grayson St #120, San Antonio, TX 78215 COST: $$

High Street Wine Co.

High Street Wine Co. is for wine lovers. It’s a company that knows and understands wine through-and-through . If you’re planning a date night (or date day) at The Pearl San Antonio, slow down your visit, enjoy the ambiance, and pair your wine with a charcuterie board (the plates are on the small side but well worth it).

Dessert At San Antonio’s Pearl District

Bakery Lorraine

Bakery Lorraine is a Hill Country area chain so you’ll find locations scattered throughout Austin and San Antonio. Try the spiced-just-right and sized-just-right Mexican Habanero Cookie . Or opt for one of the sumptuous fruit tarts .

ADDRESS: 306 Pearl Pkwy #110, San Antonio, TX 78215 COST: $$

Lick Honest Ice Cream

A Central Texas chain, Lick’s name is derived from its mission to use no artificial colors, no artificial flavors , no high fructose corn syrup, and no preservatives. The result? Creamy artisanal ice cream with v-e-r-y light flavor notes (go for the Dark Chocolate, Olive Oil & Sea Salt).

P.S. They have vegan options!

ADDRESS: 312 Pearl Pkwy #2101, San Antonio, TX 78215 COST: $$$

Shops At The Pearl District San Antonio

The Twig Book Shop

I’m really hoping I get a chance to revisit The Pearl District so I can film a bookstore vlog at The Twig (and pick up some new reads as well). But in the meantime, I’ll just spill the details on one of my favorite bookstores in San Antonio. The Twig is an intimate space and it packs a lot. You’ll find a choked-up stock of everything – new releases, old favorites, poetry, classics .

ADDRESS: 306 Pearl Pkwy Unit 106, San Antonio, TX 78215 COST: $$

The Sporting District

Whilst The Sporting District is officially a menswear store , it is worth popping into. The interior is fun and rustic. It’s well-designed, chic, and Southern to the core.

P.S. If you’re looking for breathable mens’ shirts, Dos Carolinas, nearby, sells guayaberas.

ADDRESS: 302 Pearl Pkwy Unit 108, San Antonio, TX 78215 COST: $$$$

Pearl District San Antonio Hotels

When I walk into Hotel Emma , I’m blown away by the industrial overtones – the gears and metal and fiery orange glow. I’m doubly blown over by the hotel’s library , a dreamy room of bookshelves tucked behind a glass wall (tours are offered on select days for non-guests).

Hotel Emma is the place to stay in The Pearl District San Antonio. It’s a boutique property that pays the utmost attention to the smallest of details (in fact, some of the original brewhouse’s ruins have been welded into the hotel’s design – how cool is that?).

And the name is a sweet homage to Emma Koehler. Without Emma, Pearl might have shut its doors earlier. Prohibition was a tough time for bars and breweries. And Emma taught us an important lesson about fighting on . She branded The Pearl of the past and now, she’s branded into The Pearl of the future.

Did you find this guide to The Pearl District San Antonio useful? What do you think of the history? Let me know in the comments below! As always, I love to hear from you.

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Anshula grew up with a love of stories and places. Thirty-five states and 100 bookstores later, she's made her hobbit home in Middle Tennessee. Her Tookish side still takes over and leaves her chasing window seats, literary destinations, adventure books, sunrise coffee, and indie bookshops. She's appeared as a travel source on HuffPost, Reader's Digest, and MSN.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: This story, originally published in October 2017 by development beat reporter Shari Biediger, dug deep into the creation of the Pearl, the high-profile venture in the former Pearl brewery complex north of downtown. With its gathering spaces, restaurants and the Culinary Institute of America, the brewery redevelopment has become a model for San Antonio’s growth, featuring new ventures in historic buildings.

The area has continued to grow in the years since; this year, the century-old Boehler’s House reopened as Carriqui , nearly 1,200 new apartments are underway across the river, and developers announced plans to convert the Pearl Stable to a 1,000-seat live music venue and biergarten.

Read more in the Pearl archives and Live Like a Local .

Rare is the modern-day development that has the power to transform a city. Yet the crown jewel of downtown San Antonio revitalization, unfolding on the banks of the Riverwalk since 2001, has been accomplishing that for more than a century.

The opening of the Bottling Department Food Hall in October 2017 signaled a new phase for the former brewery owned by Silver Ventures CEO Christopher “Kit” Goldsbury. 

With a vision to remake the dilapidated industrial site into a culinary destination, a lot happened in those between years — including the addition of a luxury hotel on the banks of an expanded San Antonio River Walk. 

Now in 2022, with Pearl leadership preparing to cut the ribbon on 1100 Springs Plaza, it’s clear that the gem of a development on the north edges of downtown San Antonio just keeps evolving.

But bringing people together around food is still the focus. 

The Springs and the Bottling Department are home to multiple food vendors and Pearl-owned restaurants and bars and wide open green spaces that encourage people to sit and stay awhile. With Jazz TX and the Pearl Stables in the mix, entertainment is also part of the draw. 

In nature, the most valued of pearls are formed by chance. In San Antonio, the Pearl is transformative by design.

Brewing history

Though the Pearl gets its name from the beer produced there, named so by German Kaiser-Beck’s brewmaster who thought the foamy bubbles in a freshly poured glass resembled sparkling pearls, the plant opened in 1881 as the J.B. Behloradsky Brewery.

It later became the San Antonio Brewing Company and grew into one of the largest breweries in the nation. Then, in 1952, owner Otto A. Koehler and the board renamed it to more closely associate the brewery with its famous label.

As the name appears on the old smokestack towering over all that is the Pearl, it’s one that today’s locals and visitors associate with something far more than suds. That’s because beer and other beverages are once again flowing there, and the late-1800s-era factory buildings buzz with people every day of the week.

The Pearl’s Stable to become live music venue with outdoor biergarten

Pearl owners plan to turn Samuels Glass site into market with restaurants and offices

“They were important buildings, beautiful buildings,” said Jeff Fetzer, a preservation architect who has worked with Silver Ventures to restore the factory and office buildings. “The owners could have put up anything large enough to house equipment, but they were proud enough of what they were doing that they decided to build substantial buildings that would last.”

They engaged August Maritzen of Chicago, a renowned architect designing breweries all over the county at the time, and hired German-born masons, who used the brick and limestone prevalent in the area.

First came the brewhouse, stable, boiler house, engine room (now the lobby of Hotel Emma ), and an office building that today houses the rustic-yet-chic restaurant Cured . Later came structures opened as the Cellars at Pearl — upscale and pricey residential units — and a first-class spa, the Hiatus Spa + Retreat .

“The fact that they were still here 100 years later, though they needed some love and care to bring them back, makes them important buildings to the history of San Antonio,” Fetzer said. “At one time, the brewery was the largest employer in San Antonio and largest brewery in Texas. It had a long, important history in San Antonio and Silver Ventures wanted to preserve that.” 

Way to a person’s heart

Founded by Goldsbury, a local billionaire who made his fortune after selling Pace Foods to Campbell Soup in 1994, Silver Ventures is a private equity firm that has backed the 18-acre Pearl site and brought the Culinary Institute of America to San Antonio.

A reclusive Goldsbury remains the visionary director behind all that has been established at the Pearl and that is to come, according to Bill Shown, managing director of real estate for Silver Ventures since 2005.

“He’s an extremely creative person, and his mind is constantly working,” Shown said. “He is very involved. This is his baby for sure.”

From a real estate perspective, the purchase of the Pearl made no sense, Shown told a group at the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Texas forum in June. Few people lived in the area on this northeastern edge of downtown, known for its low income, high crime rate, and chronic flooding. The ground was contaminated.

“Our advice to Kit was to run,” Shown said. “But he saw it as an opportunity and he had a dream and the commitment.”

At the core of that dream was not only historic preservation, but also changing the culinary landscape in San Antonio — a foodie’s dream.

“He hired talented, local chefs and helped them succeed,” Shown said. And he convinced the Culinary Institute of America to establish the college’s third campus at the Pearl, starting with a small test kitchen.

Since it opened in 2008, more than 1,000 chefs have graduated from the program. Many have gone on to start or work at the Pearl’s two dozen restaurants, considered an extraordinary number of eateries on a site of that size. Developers would have recommended a maximum of four restaurants, Shown said.

“People will always go to find great food. People will travel to find it even if it’s not in the most ideal spot,” he said. “And that was important to us in the early days before the neighborhood turned around. We had really talented chefs with unique concepts, and people enjoyed the idea of something delivered at a high level with a lot of creativity by local chefs.”

Living at the Pearl

If food gave people a reason to visit, then new residential units offered them a reason to stay. The Can Plant Residences opened first in 2012. Its 293 units, with leases starting at more $1,000 a month, are fully occupied. Ranging from 505-square-foot studios to two-bedroom units, the apartments are home to singles, couples, and now families — 15 are raising their “Can Plant babies” there.

John Taylor Schaffhauser moved to San Antonio with his wife in 2015 for a job with Lake|Flato Architects and chose a one-bedroom Can Plant apartment above Bakery Lorraine .

“We were looking for urban living and it seemed like a really great place to get to know the city,” said the Mississippi native. “It’s an interesting paradox, though. Because you’re paying so much to be close to the amenities of the Pearl, you may not be able to take advantage of all the things it offers,” like eating in a Pearl restaurant every night of the week. “But it’s interesting to be around the energy.”

Though the Schaffhausers bought their first house one year later, one with a yard for their dog in the nearby Alta Vista neighborhood, they still visit the area often.

The Cellars at Pearl, which opened in April 2017 as a residential extension of the five-star Hotel Emma, offers luxurious urban living on the River Walk, complete with 24/7 valet and concierge services — for a price previously unseen in San Antonio, though common in other major cities.

A one-bedroom apartment starts at more than $1,900 a month. Most of the Cellars’ 122 units have views of the Museum Reach.

In 2020, the 223-unit multifamily development Southline opened at the Pearl to new renters, and construction began in June 2022 on the seven-story, 256-unit Elmira apartments across the river from the Cellars.

Stories worth preserving

When developers first looked at plans for the Pearl, they estimated a start-to-finish timeline of six to seven years.

“That was 12 years ago,” said Allen Sikes, Silver Ventures’ design and construction manager, in 2017. “We obviously underestimated. The reason, for one, is we have close to 1 million square feet of buildings now. That’s a lot of buildings to develop in 12 years considering every project is different.

“What took us 12 years is the thought process that goes into each project. You’ve got to make sure the tenant is right and we’re a good fit. We have to vet the architecture and make sure we’re putting something on the property that is the same caliber as everything else.”

In addition, in an attempt to preserve the existing architecture and history, the team often discovered problems it didn’t anticipate, like a recessed moat feature outside the Pearl Stable (formerly used as an event venue) and the original tile in the lobby of the Hotel Emma, a Silver Ventures hotel that opened in 2015.

“To take that away would be the start of degrading the strength of the story, in my opinion. And in a lot of cases, that’s what sparks conversation,” Sikes said.

“One of the things I love most about working on this is walking the site and hearing someone having a conversation and telling a story about the buildings. Whether it’s accurate or not doesn’t matter, but actually telling the story shows they care and are interested. For me, there’s nothing more congratulatory.”

One worthy of retelling for its lesson on perseverance is how San Antonio Brewing Association Chief Executive Emma Koehler kept the brewery going through Prohibition by producing “near beer,” ice and ice cream, bottling soft drinks and operating an advertising sign company.

Less than 15 minutes after Prohibition ended in Texas, according to the Texas State Historical Association , 100 trucks and 25 boxcars loaded with Pearl beer rolled out of the brewery grounds.

From ghost town to local hangout

When the Pearl plant finally closed in 2001, “the whistle blew and people left,” said Elizabeth Fauerso, the Pearl’s chief marketing officer who is working to create an exhibit of the items left behind, from ashtrays and signage to an old fire engine. “It was a derelict ghost town.”

Not so anymore. Besides the restaurants, there are 13 retail outlets, several of which date to the opening of Pearl — including Adelante Boutique and The Twig Book Shop — and office space throughout the development.

Adelante owner Marla Ross said business is “insane,” leading her to expand her store by another 800 square feet next door in 2017. “The growth has been everything I thought it would be,” she said, though the first year was slow. “I came down early because I wanted to have the best spot when retail went full blast.”

Ross estimates about half of Adelante shoppers are tourists and the other half regulars from when her four-decade-old business was located in Alamo Heights. “I can have one customer come over from Hotel Emma and take care of my whole day [in rent],” she said.

Some businesses have come and gone from the Pearl for various reasons, including the Aveda Institute, The Iron Yard, Sandbar Fish House and Market and One Lucky Duck.

But other shops and “activations” are helping fulfill the developers’ goal to create a favorite space for locals, even as tourists discover its charms.

An estimated 7,000 people visit the Pearl to shop at the weekend farmer’s market, about 3,000 on summer movie nights, and several hundred for Sound Cream Sunset Sessions and other seasonal performances.

Can Plant resident Jordie Shepherd moved into a one-bedroom-plus-study, with a view of the hotel, three years ago for that very reason.

“I never dreamed I would love living somewhere so much,” she said. “There is no place I would rather be. The rates are high, but it’s worth it because everywhere my friends and I want to go is within walking distance. The best part is there are new things to do weekly.”

Beguiled investors are also transforming the once-neglected stretch of Broadway near the Pearl into a destination. 

Numerous multifamily housing developments have sprung up in the district with more to come. Encore Enterprises has a five-story residential tower in the works at the corner of Carson and Austin streets and Fulcrum Development is planning a residential tower east of Broadway Street that could go as high as 15 stories. 

In 2020, Silver Ventures opened a commercial office building on Broadway Street near the Pearl. The Oxbow is adjacent the new headquarters for Credit Human, and nearby is the new home office for Jefferson Bank, slated to open later this year. 

More to come

“The Pearl is more about community than commerce,” Shown said. “When we started, that’s how we decided we would measure the success — whether we were catalytic to the neighborhood and created a spark. That has become a filter through which all our decisions passed. If we are successful in that regard, we would be an economic success.”

In 2017, the Pearl was among 13 real estate development projects from around the world selected as winners of the Urban Land Institute ’s 2017-2018 Global Awards for Excellence .

The Pearl evolution continues today and its footprint keeps growing.

In late 2021, after several years of considering possible uses for the adjacent 2.76-acre former Samuels Glass complex on Newell Street that Silver Ventures had acquired, the developer announced it would become a market-style destination with eateries and office space. That work is ongoing. 

Last month, it opened the long-awaited Carriqui restaurant, followed soon after by Ladino and the Full Goods Diner. 

“[The Pearl has] been a real success not because we focused on the bottom line,” Shown said. “But because we focused on San Antonio and the community.”

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