Sternewirth Bar

The Sternewirth Bar is an upscale bar with an industrial aesthetic tucked inside the Hotel Emma. While some of the preferred seating areas are reserved for hotel guests, there are plenty of seats for those who are just visiting the pearl and would like to have a cocktail. While there, we tried the Sticky Rice and the Thai Me River! Both are not drinks that I'd usually order but both were fantastic and very unique. They also offer complimentary spicy peanuts but I'll admit they were much too spicy for me. The service was great, the ambiance was awesome and the drinks were delicious - I'll be back.

I love, love, love the ambience of this cozy bar. Such a perfect date night spot for a nightcap. The bartenders and servers provide excellent service and the craft cocktails were fantastic! Pro tip: the Oaxacan Old Fashioned is perfection!

One of my favorites places I've visited in San Antonio. The bartenders were super helpful with the drink recommendations and shared fun facts on the history of this place.

If you're looking for a casual place to just hang out, this is it. It's a casual area with bar seating, and also lounge/couch style seating with servers who will check on you often.The prices are on the high side, but it's a great place to go for appetizers before or after dinner. It's a casual place with good service. The lighting is on the dark side, but it's a bustling place.The beers on tap are decent, but they really specialize in mixed cocktails.

This bar is one of my favorites in the entire Pearl area! Venture into Hotel Emma and you'll find this cozy bar with leather chairs and a cozy fireplace. The bar is dimly lit and offers an intimate spot to grab a drink whether it's the middle of the day or an evening out. They offer a fantastic array of liquors and service is always fantastic! Go check it out next time you're in the area!

We stumbled upon this place while walking around the Pearl. I absolutely loved the atmosphere here. The server was nice and super helpful answering our questions and the drinks were absolutely delicious! This is a great spot to bring a date or friends for a chill evening.

This is hands down my favorite bar! The moment you walk in, Sternewirth boasts quite a striking and unique ambiance from the expansive ceiling to the luxurious interior finishes. And the scent! It smells so warm and sexy in this bar! It's a very amber/musk/woodsy scent. They need to sell candles.... Just sayin'!! This bar really does something for each one of the senses. It can be crowded but if you go on a weekday evening it is so nice and relaxing. Perfect for a romantic date night or a girls night out. The drinks are creative and the food has always been delicious. Ask for the free peanuts! On weekdays (Monday - Thursday) the parking in the Pearl West Lot is very reasonable (was under $4!).

Sternwirth Bar is one of the most unique and beautiful bars (and located in one of the most unique and beautiful hotels, Hotel Emma). It's like THE runway model of all bars. A Naomie Cambell or Kate Moss of bars. Simply perfection. My first time there was about 2012... 2013? A jaw-dropping experience walking through the doors ... checking out every detail of the way they kept the history (old beer tanks turned into lounge seating) and incorporated a little bit of luxe. This time around, I didn't stay at the hotel but we did dine at their restaurant and then popped in for a nightcap. It was a Monday and it was DATE NIGHT CENTRAL. Everyone was coupled up and there was an acoustic guitar player doing covers from John Mayer and the like. Very romantic, festive, and fun. I can see why the place was boo'd up!Drinks range from wine, craft cocktails, etc. Good service. Not great, but good and not pretentious.

An ambiance with elegance and history like no other place I have been to. This is the bar within The Pearl, a historic building turned hotel that has an amazing story and place in the area's culture and development. The bar highlights and preserves some of the defining features the space was built for, brewing beer. Tables within remnants of the large tankards to the gorgeous, massive wooden "chandelier" pieces. The result is a beautiful, gothic vibe with an intimate vibe in being allowed to sit and take it all in.The craft cocktail menu adding yet another level to the experience. We quaffed one of the signature cocktails, The Three Emmas, an homage to the unreal history of the brewery. I will refrain from sharing to encourage you to visit and learn for yourself.Craft cocktails do take time, but also something so unique definitely draws in the people. Therefore, not a place to drop in for something quick. Not that you would want to leave there in a hurry anyway. The bartenders were very knowledgeable and all working in a frenzy getting these drinks out.

My husband and I came here all the time. We just love the ambiance. The drinks are always good. My husband always get an old fashioned here, I always try something new. Last night I got a jack and coke and it was just perfection. Service is a hit or miss but last night we had great customer service. Can't wait to keep coming back!