Brews Before Noon? A San Antonian's Guide to Sunday Sipping
Ah, San Antonio. A city rich in history, sizzling with culture, and...well, let's be honest, sometimes you just crave a nice cold beer after church, or maybe even before that afternoon barbacoa. But hold on there, thirsty friend! Unlike some states that operate on "anything goes" principles, Texas has some specific laws about when you can purchase that frosty beverage. Buckle up, because we're about to dive into the fascinating (and sometimes frustrating) world of San Antonio's Sunday beer sales.
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Gone are the Days of Noon and Gloom
There was a dark time, folks, a time before September 2021, when the possibility of a pre-noon Sunday beer seemed like a distant dream. Thankfully, those days are over!** Thanks to a bill signed by the ever-so-popular Governor Abbott, grocery and convenience stores in San Antonio can now sling suds starting at 10 am on Sundays. That's right, folks, you can ditch the midday mimosas and grab an ice-cold IPA to kick off your fun-filled Sunday Funday.
But Wait, There's More (Because Texas Loves Rules)
Now, before you race to the nearest store with visions of frosty refreshment dancing in your head, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. This new law only applies to beer and wine sales in grocery and convenience stores. Liquor stores in San Antonio still have to wait until 10 am to open their doors, no matter what day of the week it is.
Also, this whole Sunday sales thing is a relatively new development, so some stores might not be on top of the memo. It's always a good idea to call ahead and confirm their Sunday beer sales hours before you get your heart set on a pre-brunch brew.
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So, Can You Get a Sunday Morning Brew or Not?
In most cases, yes! As long as you head to a grocery or convenience store after 10 am on Sunday, you should be good to go. Just remember to be polite, patient (sometimes these stores get slammed on Sundays), and, of course, drink responsibly!
Beer Before Noon FAQs
How to find out if a store sells beer on Sundays?
A quick Google search or a call to the store should do the trick!
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What if I want something stronger than beer on Sunday?
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Liquor stores still follow their regular hours, which means a 10 am opening on Sundays.
Is there a time limit on how late I can buy beer on Sundays?
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Nope! Once those grocery and convenience store doors are open on Sundays, they can sell beer all the way up until midnight.
Can I drink alcohol in public in San Antonio?
Nope, there are open container laws in San Antonio, so keep your brewskis contained until you're in a private space.
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What if I'm visiting from out of town?
These Sunday sales laws apply to all of Texas, so you can enjoy that pre-noon beer no matter where you are in the Lone Star State (as long as it's after 10 am, of course).
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