Menger Bar

San Antonio, Texas

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Menger Bar

Menger Bar is a historic gem, famously known as the place where President Teddy Roosevelt recruited his Rough Riders. Step inside to enjoy a drink in a setting steeped in history—be sure to ask the bartender about the intriguing bullet holes in the walls and the fascinating stories they tell.

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address204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio
moreInfoLocated at The Menger Hotel
openingHoursSun–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri & Sat 11am–midnight
phone+1 210 223 4362
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