The Espee
San Antonio, TX
1174 East Commerce Street 78205
VENUE GUIDE
The Espee
Plan more than your event at The Espee. Jump to our Your Opening Act or Your Encore lower on this same venue page.
Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near The Espee
Make the event easier by staying close to The Espee and the surrounding San Antonio area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Staybridge Suites San Antonio Downtown Conv Ctr, an IHG Hotel
0.1 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.4 (853 reviews)
City View Inn & Suites
0.1 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.9 (301 reviews)
Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk
0.2 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.2 (1,177 reviews)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio Rivercenter Area by IHG
0.2 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.2 (969 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About The Espee & the Area
The Espee is an event venue in San Antonio, TX. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near The Espee for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
La Cantina
0.1 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (1,086 reviews)
Boombox Pizza Bar
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (123 reviews)
Toro Kitchen + Bar
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to The Espee.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (971 reviews)
The Cherrity Bar
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to The Espee.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (1,743 reviews)
Kuriya @ Cherrity Bar
0.2 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of The Espee.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (422 reviews)
Sweet Yams
0.2 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (566 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
Miles Bistro
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to The Espee.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (59 reviews)
Stylus Mixology
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (24 reviews)
Cellar Mixology
0.1 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (304 reviews)
No Vacancy
0.2 mi from the venue
A convenient drinks stop near the venue.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (65 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Macizo Coffee Co. - St. Paul Square
0.1 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
El Tigre Coffee Roasters
0.1 mi from the venue
Coffee near The Espee for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (69 reviews)
Zen Haus Cafe + Matcha Bar
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (245 reviews)
Royal Blue Grocery
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (15 reviews)
Estate Coffee Company
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (624 reviews)
Ray & Josephine
0.3 mi from the venue
Coffee near The Espee for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (19 reviews)
Museums
Southern Pacific 794
0.1 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (19 reviews)
Alas de México (Wings of Mexico)
0.4 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (80 reviews)
San Antonio Fire Museum
0.5 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (566 reviews)
Ralston Family Collections Center
0.6 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (50 reviews)
Attractions
Tower of the Americas
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (11,802 reviews)
Machu Picchu: An Immersive Journey to the Lost City - San Antonio
0.4 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (31 reviews)
SiDECARS
0.4 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (60 reviews)
Stargazer "Citlali" Statue
0.5 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to The Espee.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (62 reviews)
LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio
0.5 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to The Espee.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (2,170 reviews)
Statue of St. Anthony of Padua
0.5 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to The Espee.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (22 reviews)
Shopping
River Center
0.5 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (3,169 reviews)
Shops at Rivercenter
0.5 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (17,971 reviews)
Plaza Market Place
0.6 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (252 reviews)
South Bank on the River Walk
0.7 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (1,881 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near The Espee. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
La Cantina
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (1,086 reviews)
Boombox Pizza Bar
0.1 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (123 reviews)
Toro Kitchen + Bar
0.1 mi from the venue
Food near The Espee for after the show or game.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (971 reviews)
The Cherrity Bar
0.2 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (1,743 reviews)
Kuriya @ Cherrity Bar
0.2 mi from the venue
Food near The Espee for after the show or game.
Today: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (422 reviews)
Bakwood BBQ and More
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at The Espee.
Today: 12:00 – 10:30 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (352 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
Miles Bistro
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (59 reviews)
Stylus Mixology
0.1 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (24 reviews)
Cellar Mixology
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (304 reviews)
No Vacancy
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (65 reviews)
Getting to The Espee
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to The Espee in San Antonio, TX. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • VIA Metropolitan Transit serves the San Antonio metro. Check the transit agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near The Espee.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Parking availability, lot or garage access, pricing and event-day restrictions can vary for The Espee. Check the venue's official website and the specific event instructions before arrival.
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Upcoming Events & Tickets
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