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The Bartender’s Picnic Feat. Sternewirth, Bandista & Atlee’s Rally

WHEN

07/16/2026
3:00 pm - 1:00 am

WHERE

Sternewirth
Hotel Emma

ABOUT

You’re invited to celebrate the talent, partnerships, and hospitality that define Texas’ cocktail culture. We’re thrilled to welcome our friends from Houston’s acclaimed Bandista back to Sternewirth for a one-day collaboration, featuring specialty cocktails crafted alongside the Sternewirth team with spirits from Tito’s, LALO Tequila, and Flor de Caña — plus, a special bratwurst burger from the Supper culinary team.

Recently named the No. 47 bar in North America’s 50 Best Bars, Bandista will be with us at our tavern from 3-8pm before the celebration continues at Atlee’s Rally starting at 10pm. The after-party reunites four longtime friends whose paths have crossed throughout San Antonio’s hospitality scene: James Santos, owner of Atlee’s Rally and a member of Sternewirth’s original opening team; Michael Mengler of Stable Hall; Kris Torres, owner of Over Under and former Blue Box general manager; and Hotel Emma Beverage Director James Lindbloom. Join us as they step back behind the bar for one night only to toast the community that’s shaped their careers. We’ll see you there!

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