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When Fiesta San Antonio 2026 hits its peak from April 16th to April 26th , the city is divided into two types of people: those standing in three-hour lines for a funnel cake, and those who know where the real party is. If you’re hitting the Fiesta Carnival at the Alamodome , you’re already in our neighborhood. Howdy Sore Loser , located at 143 North Orchard Street, is the ultimate sanctuary for those who want to trade the crowded midway for retro arcade games, neon nostalgia,

The Ultimate San Antonio St. Patrick’s Day Bar & Pub Crawl: Pink Shark to Howdy, Sore Loser!

Forget weak sing-alongs. Howdy, Sore Loser is reclaiming downtown San Antonio nightlife with the ultimate DJ-led karaoke experience! Located steps from the River Walk, we bring a full concert-level production every week, hosted by the expert DJ Ed. Come on a Thursday for our flagship event, where you can even catch a Live Band Karaoke Bonus alongside DJ Ed's set. Fuel your spotlight moment with a Loser Smash Burger and classic $1.99 Busch Lights. Find the new king of downtown

By Jessica Marinez & Amber Hernandez, Co-Owners of Howdy Sore Loser Jessica and Amber are the creative forces behind some of San Antonio's most beloved nightlife destinations, including Pink Shark, Picks Bar, and Howdy Sore Loser. This December, Amber personally designed every cocktail on the Kevin's Hideout holiday menu, blending her cocktail expertise with nostalgic Home Alone references to create San Antonio's most unique Christmas pop-up experience. Quick Guide: Christmas

By Jessica Marinez & Amber Hernandez, Co-Owners of Howdy Sore Loser Jessica Marinez and Amber Hernandez have been creating San Antonio's most memorable nightlife experiences for over a decade. As the owners behind Pink Shark, Picks Bar, and now Howdy Sore Loser, they're bringing authentic Texas line dancing culture back to downtown. Line dancing is more than just choreographed steps to country music—it's a Texas tradition that brings people together, gets you moving, and cre

By Jessica Marinez & Amber Hernandez, Co-Owners of Howdy Sore Loser   Jessica Marinez and Amber Hernandez have been shaping downtown San Antonio's nightlife scene for over a decade as the creative forces behind Pink Shark and Picks Bar. With Howdy Sore Loser, they bring their signature eclectic energy to the intersection of sports, country music, and Texas hospitality. Downtown San Antonio finally has a sports bar that doesn't make you choose between catching the game and dan