Beethoven Maennerchor

Hadn't been here in 30 years. Came for pre-NIOSA meet-up with family and friends on Fri night. Everyone we met there working and volunteering were really friendly and pleasant. We will be back.

I came during Fiesta week 2023 for the 1st time. This place is so much fun! The atmosphere is outstanding. The people are very friendly. The food and beer are absolutely delicious! the music was fantastic! I'll certainly be back again! Come check them out for yourself!

An absolutely lovely biergarten that reminds me of my travels to Germany. Delicious pretzels, bratwurst, sauerkraut, and of course, beer! Give them a visit. The bar is cozy and inviting.

Awesome place. They have the absolute most nicest people working there. The food is great, and the beer is ice cold. The atmosphere is very relaxing yet has that party atmosphere. It's a great place!!

Is it cliché to want to put 6 stars on this review? Perhaps; but I would say that Beethoven Maennerchor would deserve every single one. Everything about this place is absolutely wonderful; from the delicious food to the thrist-quenching beer. I personally just went to the Oktoberfest celebration that took place here, and I gotta say: This place was absolutely filled to the brim with friendly people and beer! The music was fantastic, and the atmosphere here is positively friendly. I would 100% recommend this establishment to any person looking for a wonderful place to drink, as well as meet new faces.

What fun experience performing on drums with the S.A. Blue Cats at the Beethoven Maennercher. You guy's took great care of us tonight. The bratwurst and dark German beer was most excellent. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. Don't change a thing.

Exactly what you want it to be: a friendly biergarten serving German classics like Hofbrau and Franziskaner (as well as locals and seasonals). They also have German food like Brautwurst and Leberkase. All of it’s reasonably priced and worth you while, but the real reason you’ll come back the awesome atmosphere the place has. They have fantastic service, traditional decor, and community activities like German classes. Highly recommended.

Yes, the Germans have found a way to get involved with Fiesta and this is THE place to be! LOADS of fun! They have a really great event called Fiesta Gartenfest that runs for three nights during Fiesta. I won't lie and say that it doesn't get crowded during Fiesta, but I will tell you that unlike NIOSA, you can actually move around and get to and from the beer and food spots - and the lines aren't bad at all. TOTALLY awesome place to hang out and meet new friends. Great German beer and food. What a lot of people don't realize though is that they are open for most First Fridays and they also have miscellaneous events throughout the year that they are open for. Check their website for the calendar of events. The ONLY thing keeping me from giving them 5 stars is that sometimes they shut down before the advertised closing time. During one Fiesta event they were supposed to be open til midnight but they shut down at 11:35. This may not sound like a big deal to you unless your group just dropped some cash for a couple of pitchers of German beer and then they shut the place down and don't give you any time to finish your beer.

First time here, and we went with a group to support the New Braunfels Village Brass Band. I had a great time enjoying the German bands, German food, and German beer! Primarily an outside venue with picnic benches and a few separate tables and chairs.

Don't pass up on this hidden gem in Southtown! They have an amazing outside courtyard area with long picnic tables, an area to order food, and an outside bar. They also have some indoor seating/a bar and small gift shop counter where you can get glasses and other trinkets. Very authentic German feel with great food. I recommend the bratwurst which is served on a pretzel bun with a generous helping of sauerkraut! Came with a group this past Friday and got to enjoy some live music outside. We absolutely loved the energy and atmosphere of the band which had a great brass section. We will definitely be back this fiesta season and beyond!

Beethoven Maennerchor is by far one of my favorite places to hangout with friends and family. For all those history lovers out there, Beethoven Maennerchor was founded in 1867 as a club devoted to German music, heritage and culture. Their first building was at the Hemisfair where the Magik Theatre is now located, but eventually moved to their "new" location at the end of South Alamo. They are San Antonio's oldest German club and the oldest German singing society in Texas. This place is owned and runned by members and volunteers, and all the profits from food and drink are used to keep the place running. They have a wide variety of German and other European beers on tap which you can't find in any other places. If you love good beer, this place is for you because a pitcher/growler of beer costs an average of $18 (no one can beat their prices). The food itself is not my personal favorite, but I know they make most of their money of from food sales so I like to support them by buying more of that. They host multiple events throughout the year which I absolutely never miss. Some of my go-to's are their Fiesta Gartenfest and Oktoberfest, which are ticketed events but you can enter for free if you are military. Besides their special events, I really enjoy coming here on weekdays with my family because they have such a big running space where my toddler can play freely without bothering anyone. I hope you all give this amazing club a chance and check out their upcoming Oktoberfest event!

Total German ambiance, German beer on tap, German Bratwurst, white and red, Leberkaese and Rueben sandwiches, Gulasch, all for 8 dollars each. Large beer garden and air-conditioned Halle and bar. A wonderful authentic experience to have fun!

This place is such an amazing vibe and I can't believe how under the radar it is! They have an amazing outside area to sit and enjoy drinks, and they have a cozy inside area as well. We opted to sit inside and the bartender girl was SO friendly and helpful. She gave us A few recommendations and let us try some samples as well. One of the best customer service experiences I've had that I can think of. Very authentic German vibes, and they host a lot of events as well. They offer food specials where it's $14 and includes a beer. The only reason this place isn't 5 stars is that I think it was a little pricy at $7/pint, and the inside was a little too quiet. But overall we really enjoyed it and will definitely come back for fiesta/other events!

I love love love Beethoven's. Our awesome CM, announced an audible. Fiesta at Beethoven's! Easy because every visit is fun times. The crowd was super fri badly. I'm very comfortable bringing my kids and there is plenty of things to keep everybody entertained. During Fiesta, Beethoven's hosts Gartenfest. And it's always a good time. Today El Rey Feo (and entourage) made an appearance. The band played the Deutschland greats. Pretzels, potato pancakes, schnitzel and Bier! It was a great time. Prost!

Didn't get a chance to try their food! Its says open at 4pm, but kitchen doesn't open till 5 pm !

Saw they were doing a German fest for Fiesta so we came to check it out. We ordered a Leberkase, bratwurst with sauerkraut, potato salad, and an applestrudel. The only thing carrying the food was the applestrudel. The applestrudel was very well made and tasted great. Everything else had no flavor. Sauerkraut was straight out of a can, there was no sweet mustard, brats were bland and had so much bread that it overpowered any of its flavor, and the Leberkase was just so oily. The potato salad was the biggest disappointment here. It was as if the seasoning wasn't even in the same room when it was made. Completely bland. The atmosphere was nice but did not give us that feeling of being in Germany.

We came to Beethoven Männerchor to enjoy the KristkindleMarkt that was being hosted. Aside from wanting to do a little bit of shopping, we also wanted to come for lunch. From reading the menu online... we came ready to try some Bratwurst, Sauerkraut and Goulash! Upon arrival, I loved seeing the open-air venue and people full of Christmas spirit. I also noticed that everyone either had a Bratwurst or Beer... nothing else in hand which made me start to wonder. After asking a few people who were there, they were quick to inform me that this is more of a beer & friends place than what they'd call a traditional German restaurant. The little shops weren't overly German (there were a few exceptions) but regardless it was fun. When we got in the food line... we learned that the menu had changed and was gluwein, split-pea soup or bratwurst w/ saurkraut. We decided to go for the brats until we saw them and then decided to go else where for lunch. I'd have to agree with what others said (while there).... This is a great place to meet up with friends to chat and enjoy a beer but isn't the place you go for authentic German food and a German ambiance. I'll go back but with a different crowd and with different intentions! Next time... I'll go on one of their first fridays!

Check out this mouthwatering Käsekuchen (German cheesecake) whipped up by Beethoven Mannerchor's very own talented chef, Patrizia! The fluffy, lightly sweetened cake at the bottom and top hugs a homemade cream cheese filling that's perfectly balanced in sweetness. And to top it off, they've added mandarins for that extra burst of flavor! I'm thrilled I got two slices, but honestly, I wish I grabbed even more. Don't miss out--grab yours this Saturday before it's all gone; and, of course, don't forget the best draft beer in town!

This is a beer lover spot if you want beers you normally don't get at a bar. It's a fitting place to end my alcohol journey. I decided to stop drinking alcohol because I wanted to be healthier and because I was not happy with how alcoholic beverages made me feel the next day. They have good beers on tap and some food to eat later in the afternoon. They also have fun events with food and drinks every month. Just check their website for more information. You can bring your own beer stein and they will fill it up for a good price. I would recommend this place to any beer lover out there.

Went for a private event. The parking was free, but I'm not sure if that's the case every time. However, when I returned the lot next door, the guy switched the sign around to not show that parking was free. So that people would park in his lot next door. With staff not positioning the entire time, I would be upset to learn the guy was taking money for a free lot. They should work on that the guy seemed pretty comfortable fooling people. Moose Out

Amazing place with great prices.... And Friday the music is amazing... I highly recommend this spot to bring the family.

This is my go-to place when I don't know where to go. From Covid, they now serve food every night they're open. It's your traditional German fare, with fair prices! They have beer on draft and local beers in cans/bottles. They also have a small selection of bottled wine that they'll pour a glass of. There is outdoor seating of course- but also indoor with a/c when it's really hot. I often come here to play table games with friends and enjoy some drinks. It's always great for people watching as well. When they do have events, it is well organized and everyone has a fun time. Weekend nights they'll have live bands and folks are inclined to dancing. Family friendly as well.

They had wrestling! I missed it but would like to go back when they have it again. Patio outside seating is nice and fun. Inside bar is nice too. I had a glass of wine and Stella Artois beer.

Beethoven Männerchor is an awesome place to find a bit of Germany in Downtown San Antonio! Specials (Subject to Change) Goulasch ($7) Reuben sandwiches ($7) Leberkäse ($7) Bratwurst ($6) Cake ($4 per slice while it lasts!) $10 Brat & Beer Combo They have seven German drafts (selection varies)! They also have domestic beers in the bottle and on draft and the draft are usually local Brewers. They also have a really good selection of ciders and seltzers! Wino's! They have four reds; Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Merlot and blend. White wines; Chardonnay , Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Resiling and Moscato. Parking is available in the lot across from the mansion beside Liberty bar. Free on non-event days. "The Beethoven Männerchor's purpose is to preserve German song, music, and language. It is the one of the oldest German singing societies in Texas. Located in beautiful downtown San Antonio, in the Historic King William District, the Beethoven Männerchor has stood as a beacon of culture and heritage since its founding in February of 1867."

The service was you walk in and they ignore you. After sitting for over 10 minutes I was told I had to go to the bar to order. The food was terrible. The 8 dollar sandwich with I'm not sure what but it was not corned beef. I lived in Germany and this is not German food. Unless you are only there for the beer this is a definite miss.

If you are looking for German food and someplace where you get actual customer service this is not the place. We entered the place and had to ask a customer if we seated ourself or not so we did seat ourselves. After sitting for about ten minutes I finally went to the bar and asked if we get menus and how does this place work. I was given one menu to share with my wife and the offerings were extremely limited. This may be a fine place to go drink beer but it is not a real German food restaurant at all. We left without ordering and we're probably not even missed.

This review is for the annual Christmas market held here. I believe it's the first Saturday in December. It is a one day affair open from 9:00am - 5:00 pm. A word to the vendors... be ready when the event opens. Be on time. Some of you who were not there or your booth was not yet ready, missed out on sales because some folks came in, stayed an hour and never got the chance to see your wares. To the vendors ready to go, thanks. There were handmade purses, potholders, clothes, scarves, pens, cards, baked goods, pictures, books, Christmas ornaments, jewelry of all kinds: earrings, necklaces, brooches, Christmas bell necklaces for $1. Prices were not bad. Food and drink: hot chocolate, split pea soup, sodas, I think I heard a Reuben was available, the bar was open. Yeah, baby. Go next year. Free admission.

I really wanted to give it 5 stars. They didn't have goulash or desert. Wendy the bartend was awesome. We loved the atmosphere.

Beethoven has been coming to life in San Antonio's Downtown/Southtown since the 19th Century! There is so much history around this member-based club. Here are some fun facts: It was used as a stable for Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Rider horses. There was a bowling alley on the premises which is currently trying to be revived. The current address is in a German family's historic house and this is where the Beethoven sits in its present location. There was a fire at their first location many years ago which is where the Magic Theater is currently. The beer garden venue with food vendors is open to the public for special events, First Friday, and Fiesta Gartenfest. They are also generally open on a daily basis for a more laid back time in the main bier haüs. The beers on tap in the bier haüs are from some of the classic German, Bavarian, and European beer brands you may or may not recognize. My favorite Munich Bavarian beers are here: Paulaner and Hofbräu! The also have seasonal of these and others too. Also, I think the best little secret is the side fridge. There are many local craft beer can and even some lesser known European beers that sell for as low as $3! Amazing deals. They also have the standard size bottles that you can see lined up on the top of the shelf behind the bar. If beer and German heritage are your thing than this is a must visit spot in Southtown..PROSIT!

1st friday pit stop..family friendly...cheap good food and live band...free to 1st responders and active/ veterans ..can i get a hell ya...come thru

Es Lebe Das Oktoberfest!!!! Y'all have one more chance this year to celebrate in the festivities at the Beethoven, Friday 10/12 & Saturday 10/13... gehen, gehen! Tickets are super reasonably priced ($5 at the door, $3 in advance at the bar) and pitchers are only 13 tickets, very fair compared to other festivals in the area. Most food items are only 3 or 5 bucks! Das ist gut! This was our 3rd year attending Oktoberfest and probably the most memorable one ever! So wunderbar that we plan on returning this weekend! BIER! Leberkäse! Delicious Reuben sandwiches! GOULASH! Sauerkraut! Bratwurst! And did I mention... lots of BIER! This past weekend we had the special treat of having the chance to chat it up with our favorite Yelp Elite, Curt C! People are über friendly, the crowds are not too wild, and the music is extraordinary! You will definitely hear the chicken dance at least once or twice here! Be patient in the bier line (don't be a poopy pants and cut please!) because the line goes rather quickly. If you love meat, and you love noodles, if you only get one food item, let it be the goulash. It's so delicious and the meat is so tender. I can never replicate this recipe at home! Or if you're OK with "Spam" you should try the leberkäse! We tried it for the first time and it was oh so good. But get it early cause they tend to turn the grill off around 10:45-ish. As the proud owner of 2 Volkswagen vehicles I like to think of myself as an "Honorary German" so as you can probably tell, these events are just my cup of tea... or in this case, cup of bier! Neighbors, friends, cousins, uncles, sisters, brothers, coworkers, even enemies all come together during Oktoberfest at the Beethoven Maennerchor and it's such a magical, beautiful time of the year to raise a glass and say PROST!

Great place to have a beer with friends in Southtown. Love that it's family friendly. And pet friendly! Large outdoor area!

First and unfortunately only time I'll go here. I'm just visiting SA. Mich Ultra for the wife and a Kostritzer Black for me...$10! A steal! Live music inside and a huge outdoor area waiting for people to buy German food! Highly recommend

Before Covid 19, Beethoven Maennechor was a great place to enjoy good beer and entertainment. They claim to be a restaurant so they can be open. The food is okay, and I will leave it at that. The new bar manager is doing the best she can under the circumstances. Crowds are very thin, but making a comeback on First Friday and Gartenfests. Come with a small group so you can social distance. Wear your masks as instructed and generally have a good time. There are plenty of beer choices.

I enjoy coming here for some great German food and to taste the many different beers. This is a good place to come with the family and chill out for a bit. The wait staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the drinks. There is singing, bands and other entertainment depending on the day. Also there is lots of space so you can stay COVID safe.

Fun find on the south side of town. German style beer hall. Stopped off for a few beers. Reasonably priced and a nice large outdoor area to sit outside at. Indoors is nice and cool and AC with a restaurant and a bar inside. Will need to stop off there and get dinner sometime.

Yikes. This was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. We ordered our food. The bartender was confused by our order, but finally got it after five attempts of communicating the very complex order of a bratwurst and a pretzel. She then gave us a pager that was supposed to go off when our food was ready. Thirty minutes passed. No food. She finally checked on us and found that she'd not used the right pager. She went and got food for us. The brat and pretzel arrived. They were cold. The beer cheese for the pretzel was so cold that it had hardened. The brat was so cold it may as well have been refrigerated. I've been eating and cooking this sort of food for nearly a half century. I've never had worse. Avoid this place. Do not waste your time.

Used to be the place to go...and I suppose for some it still is. But, we ordered Brats w/sauerkraut & sausage was cold dry bun was equally bad... Limited drink selection. Might be the COVID pandemic we're in that might of affected it??? But we won't be going back.

Welcome to A local gem. Best $5 cover spent! Just a cool place with live music, good people, and great beer! We were walking around for first Friday and ran across this spot. Got a gigantic ice cold Yuengling, (the northern trendy beer that finally made it here,) and listened to some great music. Band played a little bit of everything! Go check it out though. Sweet staff and just a chill spot to hang with friends. Wide open outdoor area with plenty of space for those with covid concerns.

Great German institution in the heart of San Antonio. The best spot in San Antonio for German culture and food!

My membership with Harp n Shamrock brings me to this quaint yet entertaining bar. It's cash only and there is always great stories shared with great people. Note: use a coaster. Enjoy the stories and old time atmosphere. You may get lucky and fall on a great cultural event taking place. Take it all in!

This place is a beautiful historic gem with ma y generations of German food, culture and history. We were lucky to be part of the Oktoberfest celebration with German dancers, entertainment, food, food and more food. Top it all of with the Herman beers on tap or in bottles. My bf even joined in on the Stein holding contest.

As German as it gets. Love the Octoberfest here. Good food and Music. It gets very crowded so come early. We like to eat the bratwurst with Sauerkraut.

Came here with a group of friends for First Friday and the live music. I've been here once before for Oktoberfest, and had a great time. It's a mostly outdoor space with plenty of benches/picnic tables. There are two main bars: one in the back left corner, and one in the building on the right side next to the stage past the bathrooms. Sometimes they'll have a small bar as soon as you walk in on the left with a smaller selection of beer, and a wine bar further in, as well ($10 per bottle). They have a limited beer selection: all German style beers, as you'd expect ($5 per pint, $15 per pitcher). It's a great place to come with people of all ages. There are often families with young children here, and older folks as well. In my experience, all the patrons who come here are very kind. They have an outdoor food area depending on the event on the right side when you walk in, serving traditional German bratwursts etc. Food is a little overpriced in my opinion, but it's what you expect for a space like this. Unfortunately, the entire venue ONLY ACCEPTS CASH (or tickets that must be purchased with cash), which is a huge pain for those who never keep cash. They do have two ATMs inside by the bathrooms though. There usually is a $5 cover for all events that I've been to, which is reasonable, but I wish they would include a pint or something with that entrance fee. FYI it can get crowded depending on the event (Oktoberfest was packed), so get here early. Street parking is available in the neighborhoods behind, but please be mindful of signs and people's driveways. Bottom line: Fun venue with live music/events for people of all ages and street parking only. Accepts cash only ($5 cover for events), serves German style beers, limited food options, and wine on occasion.

Yes, the Germans have found a way to get involved with Fiesta and this is THE place to be! LOADS of fun! They have a really great event called Fiesta Gartenfest that runs for three nights during Fiesta. I won't lie and say that it doesn't get crowded during Fiesta, but I will tell you that unlike NIOSA, you can actually move around and get to and from the beer and food spots - and the lines aren't bad at all. TOTALLY awesome place to hang out and meet new friends. Great German beer and food. What a lot of people don't realize though is that they are open for most First Fridays and they also have miscellaneous events throughout the year that they are open for. Check their website for the calendar of events. The ONLY thing keeping me from giving them 5 stars is that sometimes they shut down before the advertised closing time. During one Fiesta event they were supposed to be open til midnight but they shut down at 11:35. This may not sound like a big deal to you unless your group just dropped some cash for a couple of pitchers of German beer and then they shut the place down and don't give you any time to finish your beer.

A nice, clean family and pet friendly place to go. Inside and outside seating. Weekly personalized menus. They are following CDC Covid regulations. Not only do employees work hard, but many volunteers help to create this clean, friendly place to eat, drink and have some solo or family fun for everyone. Give it a try.

Great beer and have Oktoberfest year round. Friendly environment. No food and that's a bit of a bummer. Want to get back when they have an event and some music.

My father who served in Germany would have loved this place. Great atmosphere and good food. Huge patio and old pub style interior. Loved it!!

Love the old world tradition of this place. There's an authenticity about it with German beers on tap and a biergarten out back. I'd spend more time here if they had food. Usually very low key, unless you hit it during a special event. They pack the house and yard for Oktoberfest and Fiesta. The rest of the time it's a good place for conversation. There may be a choir or orchestra practicing in the back room.

I LOVE this place! I don't know why I haven't reviewed it yet. The ambiance alone is enough to take a trip! It's like taking a mini journey around the world with only the distance of Southtown! So I've been to Beethoven's a couple of times now, both with big groups and for date nights with the hubby. Had wonderful times at each! The big outdoor space, community tables, and polka in the background always feels like we are back in Germany. And the members are always so warm and welcoming! Had some great conversations about all the things we miss, got some great tips of German restaurants, and how to become members which my husband is currently in the process of doing so. They always have German fair for sell when open to the public (1st Friday's;Be sure to check the website I believe in the fall they have quiet a few events open to the public.) A great selection from pretzels to potato pancakes! Their German potato salad is one of my favorites! But most importantly they have German beer on tap! Paulaner, Spaten and Dunkel just to name a few. If you don't like German beer which I have no clue why you'd wouldn't they have Shiner up for grabs as well. Cover charge is pretty cheap for non members. We've paid between $2 and $5 for each time we've came but defiantly worth it. The amazingly price on pitchers will make up for it!

Ach du liber! This place is awesome! Such a fantastic selection of German beers! I love hanging out here under the giant shade trees, listening to a lil' oompah music, and drinking a few cold German lagers! The food here is top notch- pure German, straight from the Rheinland! Delicious! The place is supposed to be the second oldest Beer Garden in all of Texas, it got beat out be a place in Austin that's a few months older... There's a 9-pin bowling alley in the back, but it's all shut down right now because of insurance reasons or something. The staff here is incredibly welcoming, and the music is always right on key! Ich liber dich, Beethoven!

This place is usually packed when it's a First Friday night, but unbeknownst to most, this place is also opened Tues-Sat from 4 p.m.-midnight. The atmosphere on FF is jubilant and festive, but on the quieter nights, it gives you a chance to take in the bar and the outdoor seating in peace. The draft beer selection is limited but the ones they have are solid and CHEAP! You can get a pitcher of a good German beer for $12! Make sure you have cash, though. The biergarten is large and picnic tables are plentiful. If you're touring the King William area, this is a must stop location!

This is the greatest and cheapest place in San Antonio to sit out side and enjoy pours of great imported German beers and some craft beers as well without killing your wallet. $3 on Tuesday and usually $4 the test of the time! The have a beer Garten and the atmosphere is very German but all are welcome. They even have a maennerchor that sings at some events (that's a German men's choir)

This places was just a restaurant. There was nothing exciting about at least when we went. There was no charge thank God because there nothing to see.

Tables: plentiful. Beer: on tap. Cover: yes :-/ Cops: aplenty. Sightings: Thomas Gibson (Dharma and Greg) A/C: not really Food: some If the weather is nice, stop on by, it's a rare thing to find a place in town where you can drink beer on tap outside without gravel underfoot. Parking is easy to find too, with the neighborhood out back.

Love, love, LOVE! Beethoven's is an incredibly cool and different place for San Antonio. German culture isn't rich and interesting, and this place takes biergarten to a whole new level! I love the outdoor space. It's huge and open, with plenty of seating, sparkly lights for ambiance, and a big stage where I've caught some interesting bands from time to time. The inside is an incredibly historic old building that seems to have changed little over the last 100 years or so. German beer rocks. German food really rocks. (Yes, I said that. I know I've told you before that I hate German food, but guess what? I've changed my mind!) And the crowd, bands, staff all make this a great choice for a super fun and different way to spend an evening!

Great place to go for a beer. They set up a food table and serve German food and they have an indoor hall to hear live music as well as an out door venue for festivals and live music.

I love The Beethoven! What a fun and interesting place to come and have a cold pitcher or two! This is one of the best places to people watch as the crowd is an interesting mix ranging from older German men to young hipster families. There are always events posted on the marquee but one constant is First Friday! On the first Friday of every month, stop by Beethoven's for some Wienerschnitzel, great German beer, music and dancing! This place is kid friendly venue, however, leaving the fur babies at home as they are not allowed.