This review is for all the parents out there! If you are looking for a place with delicious food, refreshing drinks and a playground for your kiddo to run around The Pigpen is the place for you! I recently visited The Pigpen with some friends to watch a soccer game. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, with plenty of TV screens all over the restaurant so you don't miss your favorite game. Their outdoor area has a really nice size playground for the little ones, and they have numerous fans and shaded spots all over to keep you cool as much as possible. They have a full bar with anything you can imagine, and plenty of non-alocholic options for those of us who don't drink. We weren't super hungry so I decided to just order a few items from their menu that we could snack on. Their pretzel was probably the best pretzel we've ever had (like ever, I am not kidding). The bread was super soft and it was actually semi-sweet which blended perfectly with the salt on top. Then I order their chicken wings and let me tell you, those wings were fire. I have no idea how they season them, but they taste heavenly. I also order a quesadilla with fries for my kid, and he devoured it in seconds. I got to try his fries and they were equally delicious. Frankly, I was expecting your regular bar food, but I was so wrong. One last thing, please keep in mind that since they are a bar, kids are not allowed after 9pm. Also, their parking is pretty small but there's plenty of street parking available around this area. read more

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29 Jun 2026 This is a review of the karaoke show that happens on Mondays from 7 - 11 pm. It's hosted by Joe E. Karaoke. I know him from a couple of shows I attended at Southtown 101 a couple of years ago. This is weird. A bunch of people were there, mostly families with young children. It is advertised as family karaoke. The bar has a sign stating that there are no minors after 9pm allowed. The families all seem to know each other. It is almost cult-like. A lot of the kids sang and it was cute. By 9:15pm, all the kids and their families were gone. About six of our adults were left. Mondo bizarro. I got to sing four songs so I'm not complaining. I did remark to one of the remaining adults that this was cult-like. He said yes, an Alamo Heights cult. Ahhhh... Creepy, but fun. My Pacificos were $7 each, a Coke was $2.77. Food truck food is offered. Lots of choices for nibbles. Give them a try. read more

The Pigpen - The buffet area - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

If you're looking for a spot that balances a laid-back "neighborhood bar" vibe with an environment that actually welcomes the whole family. ​The bartenders are exceptionally efficient and friendly. Despite the crowd, they kept the rounds coming without breaking a sweat. ​The standout feature for parents is undoubtedly the children's play area. It transforms the outing from a "quick drink" into a genuine family get-together where the adults can actually relax and converse while the kids stay entertained. ​The food is served via on-site truck options, and the quality is impressive. Even with a large order, everything was served quickly and arrived hot. Here's the breakdown of what we tried: ​Brisket Nachos: Heavy on the brisket and perfectly layered. ​Chicken Tenders: Crispy, juicy, and a hit with both the kids and the adults. ​Tacos: Fresh flavors and great portions. ​Fried Okra: The perfect salty snack to pair with a cold beer. read more

Great food and atmosphere, I didn't like the initial drink I got and the manager was an angel about it and let me sub it out (thank you again so so much) nachos were great, chicken strips and tots were super delish as well. As one of the few places with a playground still we were happy to let our kiddo play while we waited for food. A great spot. read more

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Relaxed environment. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. No outdoor table service. Grab a menu and order at the bar. LIMITED gluten free options. Planned on a shrimp taco. We went on Sunday and they have a limited brunch menu (no shrimp taco). I choose a veggie omelet. Requested no onions and it was filled with them so this may be something premade that they just heat up, however It was very good! The potato wedges are breaded. Food everyone else got looked and (from their mouths) tasted great. read more

The service left a lot to be desired. We were there for a late lunch so maybe we caught a between shifts... The ambiance is exactly what you'd expect for a kind of seedy but welcoming bar (if that makes sense). The food was good. Asian chicken slider was the best. Had a great flavor and was a big tender. The brisket quesadilla was okay - the brisket wasn't as flavorful as I would like and the cheese wasn't fully melted. The wings were good, but I still can't rationalize $12 for 6 tiny wings... but again good flavor and well cooked. And the fries were solid - crispy and hot and well seasoned. Would go back again and get the slider and fries and try more stuff. read more

A few weeks back the Pigpen held an online contest where they picked someone at random to win a brunch with a buffet.. Mind you, I never win anything. Even if there was a contest and there was only one contestant I would still lose. But sometimes the stars align and we can forgo our trusty Rabbit's Foot. Needless to say we won a brunch buffet for two. Since it was a special seasonal buffet they offered more food items than usual. Before I continue we came here after they reopened after a long hiatus, a few years back. We had a great experience then and the brunch day event was no exception. One thing we encountered upon coming here was a difficulty finding parking. I thought on an early Sunday morning the place would be a brisk audience. Thus freeing appropriate parking space. Wrong. The place was teeming with patrons. And seating was very limited. We found a spot at the bar counter. We showed the bartender our confirmation information and were given two hand stamps with styrofoam plates. On one side to the other was wall to wall of various food items. There was: potatoes, eggs, Silver Dollar pancakes, biscuits and a coffee station. Accompanying this were: turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, homemade Cranberry sauce etc. All in chafing pans. In addition there was a coffee-drink station. Not to be outdone there was an omelet station with chefs making plates as you ordered them.. I believe the buffet is $22 ish something bucks but I think it is well worth it. Lastly I'm not a soup person but I was peer pressured into trying a soup with pumpkin seeds and feta cheese. It was the most unique thing I have tried this year. It was creamy, thick and rich. In the future they should add this item on a Winter menu. I really like the vibe of this place. It is ultra laid back. I enjoyed the house band playing Jimmy Buffet's "Margaritaville" but I wasn't wasting away. After a couple of plates and drinks later we decided to high tail out of there. The Pigpen is a great place to bring your family, friends or a date. The service is great and the food is equal to that. Next time we come it will be to sit at the patio, if at all possible. And the next time I'm requesting some Steely Dan. "Peg" anyone? read more

The Pigpen - My first time doing brunch and hopefully not the last. - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We walked to this place from another business down the street, and the BBQ restaurant and the Meat Market are the easiest to spot from the street, this place is directly behind both of them. So it was a little confusing getting to it. We walked in and first sat at the long tables they have inside, which is more so the bar area I'm assuming since we didn't get any service. Was kind of disappointed that we were given the cold shoulder and given no direction, as 2 girls walking in looking confused you'd think someone would help. We decided to go to the outside of the restaurant since it was a nice day and were greeted quickly and told what to do. The outdoor patio area is very cute, shaded well. There was a little play set for kids too. Now for the food, I can confidently say the pictures did NOT disappoint when it came to the brisket nachos. Our eyes were bigger than our tummy. read more

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Weekend brunch for parents as they can sit back and relax and watch the little ones run around on the playset. The food is solid and they have good choices for the little ones as well. The ordering is at the bar, but the service overall was solid as well. Parking can be a bit of a pain since the lot is small, but there is plenty of street parking very close. Highly recommend getting the wings as they are really good, as are the fries. read more

Food 4/5, Bartenders 2/5, Kai 5/5. He was so kind and amazing at his job. He actually made up for the poor experience at the bar. When a bartender is unwilling to explain the drink menu, it's a red flag. I get it is their everyday, but this is not mine. Taking time to explain and even brag about your bar shouldn't feel like a chore to a customer. Food was good! Some things are smaller portions than expected but flavor is good. Chicken quesadilla was the best! Also great fun place for kids. read more

Family drove in from Dallas and arrived about 945 after reading about the food here on Yelp. Traveling with my 16 year old daughter and wife, hungry and we were looking forward to brisket grilled cheese. However when we walked in the bartender was immediately rude to us and another employee looked up from her phone and then back down again ignoring us. The bartender very rudely said no minors after 9 pm. It would have been nice to read this on Yelp before we got in the car and drove over. We told her we were from out of town. The bartender could have been courteous enough to perhaps think that maybe we were not from here and didn't know. Due to the very rude interaction. We will never forget back again even during kid friendly hours. The place also had a semi-moldy/musty smell. We ended up going to Applebees. read more

My nephew from Winnipeg, MB Canada came down to see South Texas. By chance, we stopped in at The Pigpen on our travels up Broadway. It was an excellent visit. The staff and customers were so nice to get to know out in the patio. read more

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Amazing place! Hands down a San Antonio Texas gem! Food and ambiance is downtown fun at its best! read more

Great place to sit outside and eat/drink. Playground is usually the reason why we go, but it gets crazy. We've gone prob like 10 times and theres always some bigger kids that take over and we have to leave. Food/drinks are good. read more

I've got to give the team at Pigpen a great big pat on the back and "thank you!" A week before Easter I made reservations for 10 people on Easter Sunday afternoon, and all looked good. Day before Easter I get a call from Pigpen telling me they had only planned on being open for Sunday brunch on that day. They understood that I had reservations though, and said not to worry, they were going to stay open just for us. They didn't have to do that. Food was great. Service was fine. The people were excellent. We had a wonderful time. Thank you! read more

This place was a pleasant surprise. Stopped by around noon on a Sunday for the brunch. Kids were able to eat free that day with a paid adult ticket. The food was soooooo good. I can't wait to go back. Bartenders were great, had a live band, and the kitchen was bringing fresh food out constantly for the brunch buffet. Stars of the buffet- fried catfish and brisket. My oh my. Brisket was smoky and full of flavor. The catfish was crispy hand hot. The playground is fun for the kids to run around. I can't wait to return! read more

I LOVE FAITH!!! I had her make me 3 of her recommendations they all slapped. Also Celina was soooo kind. Girls, girls truly!!!! Will be coming back because of them :) read more

Best $4.50 chicken sandwich I've had in San Antonio so far! Loved the vibe at the pigpen! We at outside and enjoyed the heat & drank! The food here is perfect for the setting! read more

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Great Food & Drinks. Great Service. Great Staff! Very attentive and courteous. Outside patio has a play area for kids and a full bar for adults. Inside has a full bar and a stage for live music with an open mic on Tuesday! read more

Delicious! Buffet was amazing, so many southern options and also includes Texas shaped waffles, biscuits, banana pudding, made to order omelets and desserts. The staff were super attentive and kept the buffet stocked and cleaned. Love music was amazing. Can't speak highly enough about this place. My picky honey said he would definitely come back again. read more

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A place that's more than The Smoke Shack's neighbor. The Pigpen provides a spacious outdoor seating area complete with a kid's playground. The food though! The brisket grilled cheese is to die for. Super rich, tender and flavorful paired with yummy thin cut fries. The brisket nachos were equally delicious topped with everything but the kitchen sink. The fried mushrooms, pickles and jalapeños (nuts and bolts) however, were super salty. The breading has great potential, but I was unfortunately not able to eat them due to the amount of saltiness. Overall, The Pigpen provides great food and great friendly service. read more

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This is a great place to sit and have a drink or two. We were full from BBQ next door so couldn't try the food options, but enjoyed a nice late afternoon into early evening here. It's pet and kid friendly as well. Only "complaint" (and it's minor) is that there could be some variety in music choices, at least as evidenced by our visit--every song was either by Zach Bryan or someone who sounded like him with nary a female artist represented. read more

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I come here very often with my fam, we came on a sunny august day and we loved it! It's so chill, and the small bites are delicious! Staff is cool as heck and very friendly. Live music some nights and trivia nights as well! Love the pigpen read more

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Really enjoyed the nachos and it was plenty for two and a toddler. The brisket Bloody Mary was worth it but had to add some spice to mine (Tabasco) because I like mine spicy. Overall a good atmosphere and good for kids since they have a playground. One thing I don't recommend is letting little under 4-5 playing on it because of the large gaps in the ladder. Mostly for bigger kiddos! read more

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It's OPEN AGAIN!!! I love this place. Always great. Great place to take kids. The food is REALLY good. Debatably the best brisket cheese sandwich lives here. The staff is always great and they have plenty of draft beer options which is a plus. Nice outdoor area to chill out. Have a drink. Watch the kids play on the play area. Will be back again and again. read more

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I've gone a few times over the past year for their nacho special on Mondays along with a beer. They've always been pretty good. Today I drove down there just because I was craving their nachos. I got there at 3pm when they open. I ordered a draft beer which was nice a cold today. When I got my nachos, I noticed the cheese was barely lukewarm. I ate some of them but did not enjoy them. I was pretty disappointed. I didn't want to say anything while there. I didn't want to take a chance sending them back and maybe having the cook or waitress spit in my food. It turned out to be a waste of money. read more

Pigpen!The best place to come to have live trivia with challenge entertainment! Specials with wings, etc., on Wednesday nights! come join us!!! read more

Food good. My trivia more gooder. Panthers of truth for life!!! The brisket grilled cheese is really good. Same as the drinks and even the water! read more

Weekly trivia is fun! theres a good group of people there and regulars and a great camaraderie. The food and drink are great and the staff are amazing. I suggest the dip trio and the trivia host is awesome. read more

Truly a great spot to dine at and drink with friends. I came back twice within the same week and I tried the fried chicken Mexican salad . I must say it hit the spot. There's a cool outdoor area that's kid friendly. read more

The Pigpen - Brisket nachos - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Cool place for food and drinks. Lots of TVs for sporting events. Bartender was really cool. Invited us back for brunch the following day! read more

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Friend and I came on a Sunday to hang out a bit. Once you arrive, you find your own spot to sit and order food/drinks at the bar. We ordered nachos, a taco, and a cheeseburger. The food came out fairly quick and tasted ok, but better than a lot of other bar food we have had. For the coke I ordered, they fill the cup of ice, and you basically share a can of soda with the next person, not a fan of that. For that price, they should just give you a can of coke with a cup of ice instead. When we went to close our tab, the bartender was nowhere to be found, so we had to ask the busser to find them. Overall, not a bad place to relax with some friends. They also have a small playground for the kids to play on. read more

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The best thing about Pigpen was the pretzel. Nachos were ok, but the cheese was bland. There was nothing great about it, but it wasn't terrible. It was ok! Had the loaded Brussel sprouts which tasted more smoky than tasty. There is one play-set where kids are acting wild while parents enjoy themselves. I have been to better outdoor settings. read more

You can't never go wrong with the brisket Bloody Mary or brisket nachos! Great place to start your night off or day drink.

I havent been in here in a couple years yet i still think about the food! thats how good it was!! but i think the food comes from smokeshack

After another Thursday round of golf at Brackenridge, our group was wanting munchers and beverages...the consensus? The Pigpen! This was my first visit to this neighborhood establishment, my friends telling I would enjoy. The Pigpen is found on Broadway, with somewhat limited parking for the patrons. The physical plant is ...basic...perhaps somewhat shopworn. But, read on friends!! Entering, one notices posters and Americana dressing the walls, a bandstand right of entry, (no live music on this afternoon visit), tables facing, and a bar left. One finds additional seating left of the bar, exiting the doorway to open air seating, tables/chairs and rectangular tables. Patio umbrellas protect most of the tables from our Texas sun, not really necessary on this crisp afternoon. Looking back to the indoor restaurant area, one finds another fully stocked bar. Back of the patio area is an additional structure, I soon learned was the kitchen proper. And right of the patio area, there are two kids slides, happily in use by 3 or 4 "ankle biters". My impression was of a true neighborhood establishment, patrons entering greeting friends, some with kids in tow. My friends enjoyed a brew, I chose my favorite: the Old Fashioned. I watched the bartender, a fellow of very good nature, as he worked his magic over my choice. No mixers here!. He ground the sugar cube, sliced a bit of orange peel, flamed it (alas, no smoker here), and presented the beverage with the proper large cube of ice. The libation was perfect! Kudos Mr. Bartender. Munchers for the group: shrimp tacos, pulled pork tacos, and a juicy cheeseburger sided with fried okra. Everyone was pleased with the offerings! We passed the time in conversation, enjoying our beverages, the environment filled with the cavorting laughter of the children on the mentioned slides. So, my overall impression? Definitely recommend the PigPen. Not a flashy, high end place, but rather a very comfortable neighborhood bar and grill, complimented with the uber friendly staff and very competent barkeep. Definitely recommend!! Enjoy yelpers!! read more

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Very chill atmosphere. We sat in the back, outdoors area and ordered from the food truck. I enjoyed my packed on nachos and savored every bite. My sister had the brisket grilled cheese and didn't like it so we ended up just sharing the nachos as it's a big size pile. I'll be back for my piled high nachos again. read more

Stopped in for Sunday Brunch off a friend's rec and had a wonderful experience. A local band called The Frio Trio played inside the establishment and there's an outdoor bar/playscape that is dog friendly. The brisket and pulled pork on the brunch buffet is from Smoke Shack, nice extra touch. Waffle/omelet/flambé bar. 11/10 stars read more

Need a place to let the kids burn off some energy? Need a quality margarita? Looking for some of the best nachos in town? Then the Pigpen is your spot! It can get rowdy at the playground during peak time on the weekends, but the quality of food and drinks is consistent. I do like that you order food at the bar because it's a bit more casual and laid back, especially if you have kiddos in tow. The bartenders are always happy to recommend drinks and share helpful information. I asked about their spicy margarita, my favorite, and the bartender shared that they use Brushfire Farms glaze to make them. I immediately bought some and it's now a staple in our home, along with the prickly pear syrup. It's a fantastic family-friendly hangout! read more

The food selection for smaller meals was amazing! The service was absolutely outstanding, and everyone was extremely friendly and helpful! The ambience was laid-back and very chill, a great place for friends or family together for lunch or drinks. I will definitely be back next time I visit San Antonio. read more

The Pigpen - Brisket nachos half order - Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas