Hash Vegan Eatery, the South Side vegan staple and sober bar on South Flores, is about to go quiet for a bit. The owners say they will hit pause at the end of August while their landlord guts and renovates the ground-floor space. They plan to move everything out, stay closed through September and aim for an early October comeback. Co-owner Rogelio Sanchez warned the extended time offline will leave the small business "strapped for cash" and urged supporters to swing by while they still can.
Landlord renovation triggers full shutdown
In a video shared by the restaurant, co-owner Rogelio Sanchez explained that the landlord intends to "completely gut" the South Flores location and is requiring Hash to clear out during construction, according to MySA. The outlet reports that Hash will stop service at the end of August, stay closed for all of September and then look to reopen in early October once the work wraps.
MySA also noted that a previous short-term closure created rumors that Hash was gone for good, a misunderstanding the owners are eager to avoid this time around. They are stressing that this shutdown is temporary and tied directly to the renovation schedule.
Owners again lean on community support
This is not the first time Hash has had to ask the neighborhood for help. In 2024, the owners launched a GoFundMe seeking roughly $20,000 to keep the business afloat, the Express-News reported. Hash runs as both a fully plant-based kitchen and a sober-friendly dry bar, and the brothers behind it say thin margins combined with rising costs have made day-to-day operations a grind.
How to track the reopening
Hash’s contact page lists the South Flores address and current hours, and customers are urged to keep an eye on the restaurant’s website for the latest on the renovation and reopening timeline, according to Hash Vegan Eatery. MySA reported that it reached out to the restaurant for further comment and plans to update its coverage if the owners respond.
In the meantime, the brothers are asking regulars to come by, tip or donate "only if you can" as they get ready to pack up the space for construction.
Why the South Side will miss Hash
Coverage from San Antonio Current and accounts from longtime customers describe Hash as more than a spot for vegan comfort food. It serves as a community hub that hosts markets, live music and outreach events for people in recovery, so a monthlong closure will leave a noticeable hole in the neighborhood’s social calendar.
The owners say they are treating this as a short pause rather than an ending and hope familiar faces are waiting when they reopen their doors in October.
