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    The Growler Exchange

    4.5 (149 reviews)
    ModerateBeer Bar, Pizza
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Baby change station for the win!
    Fernanda F.

    Beer, wine and pizza...what's not to love about The Growler Exchange? For those of you who have never been to this amazing business before, The Growler Exchange is a tap room and restaurant which carries a huge variety of unique beers, as well as some of the most delicious pizza you've ever had in your life. I've been a regular at this restaurant for 5 years and I can tell you that quality has stayed the same throughout the years. I also appreciate that they now have a bigger variety of wines and you can also buy beer and wine to-go. If you are looking to try their amazing pizza, their most popular pie (and my husband's favorite) is their Mike's Special which is a red sauce pizza with mozzarella, pepperoni, bacon and topped with honey drizzle. However, if you prefer something spicy (like I do), I highly recommend their Spicy Meat Sweats which is also a red sauce pizza with mozzarella, garlic sausage, pepperoni, salami, bacon and topped with some very spicy chili oil. Hope everyone gets to try this amazing local business, and don't forget to bring your growler with you! PSA for the parents: They do welcome kids, and they even have a changing station in the women's bathroom.

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    Sam P.

    Love this place! It's Friday night - this is a smaller, more intimate place with a limited - aka - mostly pizza based menu and crazy good beer !! Enjoyed some fantastic IPAs and good pizzas - to be honest I seem to remember their pizza being way better but this was still good! But their taps were fantastic and their beer fridge is full of beer wonderment with many rare and hard to find beers! Great service, good music - what better way to start a weekend !!

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    Suzy H.

    Easy spot to meet for happy hour. I've been here several times and it's never too crowded but always a good mix of patrons. Clean, pub-like, with a small outdoor area. I had a pizza once and it was just what I needed with a cold beer. I'll be back, definitely a place to keep in the mix.

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    Caline F.

    We went to this bar on the Friday of Easter weekend, around 6-7pm, and it was super quiet. The whole place was empty, except for the bartender and BOH guy. We mentioned we were just going to snack on one of their appetizers and read for a bit, so the bartender decided it would be fun/helpful to switch up the music to some instrumental anime music instead of a sport channel for background ambience. Super chill place, good vibes, and delicious appetizer. Lots of fun brews on tap to choose from, as well, with most of them being from Texas. Also walking distance to Armadillo Boulders, for any climbers looking to go somewhere after the gym closes. Looking forward to going back!

    Jazmyne M.

    We love hanging out at this place! Joey, the owner, is so friendly and goes out of his way to make sure his customers are happy and having a good time. You definitely have to come open minded to try beer that you've never had before! They definitely have some interesting selections. (Interesting in a good way!!) If you come hungry, be sure to try one of their pizzas. They come out so fast, fresh and so delicious! We tried the White out and the Spicy Meat Sweats (we added jalapeños) both were 10/10 delicious! Today is their 7 year anniversary and it was so nice to see how many people support this awesome place.

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    Tara R.

    This was one of my favorite stops during our beer adventures in San Antonio. They offer 38 different beers on tap and have a decent menu that mainly includes pizza. My husband and I shared the Garfield Pizza which was pretty good! I enjoyed it. I drank two of the Juicemeister IPAs. They were delicious. My other half was a little more adventurous and tried a couple different pours. The bartender, Lindsey, was very friendly.

    Came in for Martin House night and was very please with the overall experience! Plenty of great beer choice and the service was the best part. James and Becky made it a great experience and will definitely be coming back!

    Pepperoni pizza, crust is good
    Paul P.

    Had late night munchies and wanted pizza, but something I hadn't had before. Ordered the pepperoni and margherita pizzas, each 10-inch. They were ordered on Door Dash and by the time the driver got here they were cold. Nonetheless, they were both good and just the right size to sate my munchies. I especially liked the margherita, the sauce and tomatoes were so sweet and flavorful. The crust tasted like a fluffy tortilla, I usually don't eat edges, but I liked the crust so I ate all of it. Next time I will dine indoors so I can try the pizza when it is hot out of the oven.

    Katie N.

    Cute little beer bar! Tons of taps considering the size of this place! Wish they offered samples, but nope. I love that you can see how full the keg is for each beer on the screen, as well as what sizes are available (such as growler fills or not). They have food and a shelf full of games if you get bored. My husband and I stopped in between some errands and it was lovely. Will definitely be back!

    Texas Twinkie
    Karmen K.

    This is a perfect spot for enjoying some beers and food. It's a small place with a few TVs and chill vibes. The person who helped us was nice and attentive. The beer menu is huge, I had a hard time deciding since they don't do tasters or flights. Ultimately I tried a couple of Texas IPAs. For food, we tried to breadsticks (just okay) and a few pizzas (not easy being green, spicy meat sweats, and the Texas Twinkie. They were all really good.

    Spicy Meat Pizza.
    Brad H.

    Excellent selection of beers. Something for everyone from IPAs (can't stand them) to barrel aged beers (love them) all on tap. Nicely covered on Untapped. Pizza is reasonably priced and tasty. I was annoyed that my sausage kept falling off, but that's a miles annoyance. Service was excellent. Give it a try!

    The pizza and my glass have a hole in them.
    Chris E.

    The tap list is top shelf. The staff knows their beers and makes helpful recommendations. The food is good, too.

    10" Mike's Special Pizza
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    The trendy, casual ambiance and friendly service we experienced during our lunchtime visit will keep us returning for more. The food was tasty and served promptly, and the drinks were on point.

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    Enjoyed our pizza and time there! Great hole in the wall - don't be deterred! Come on in and enjoy! Be ready for leftovers!!

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    It's a small place....I wouldn't say no, but I probably wouldn't bring multiple kids. If that makes any sense.

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