Alamo Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Pat O'Brien's

Est. 1933

Photographed by James Hulse, March 23, 2023

1. Pat O'Brien's Marker

Inscription. During the days of prohibition, Pat O'Brien operated "Club Tipperary," one of the many speakeasies in New Orleans. When prohibition ended Mr. O'Brien moved his now legal establishment, Pat O'Brien's Bar, to its original location in the 800 block of Rue St. Peter on December 3, 1933. Charlie Cantrell joined the operation in the late 1930's and on December 2, 1942 they moved to the present location at 718 St. Peter in New Orleans' French Quarter. Under the guidance of General Manager George Oechsner, Jr., Cantrell, and O'Brien, Pat O'Brien's Bar flourished into a legendary drinking establishment. Pat O's courtyard restaurant opened in 1996 to enhance this already world famous entertainment concept. In 2003, this historic landmark was replicated in San Antonio to transport you to a real New Orleans celebration. Overhead in the carriageway, a canopy of muskets that represent seven countries that once occupied New Orleans ushers patrons to the lively piano bar, beautiful patio, or friendly main bar.

Have fun!

Erected by Pat O'Brien and Charlie Cantrell.

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Notable Places. A significant historical date for this entry is December 3, 1933.

Location. 29° 25.466′ N, 98° 29.236′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Alamo Plaza. It is on Alamo Plaza north of East Commerce Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located on the left side of the front entrance to the establishment. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio TX 78205, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Barbed Wire Demonstration (within shouting distance of this marker); Menger Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); San Antonio Section - National Council of Jewish Women (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Father of the River Walk

The entrance to Pat O'Brien's Bar and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 23, 2023

2. The entrance to Pat O'Brien's Bar and Marker

(about 300 feet away); Robert H.H. Hugman (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Robert H.H. Hugman (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Menger Hotel (about 300 feet away); Commerce Street Bridge (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 414 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.