Houston-born sports bar McIntyre's is staking out a New Braunfels riverfront perch, landing a spot along the Guadalupe in the Milltown area. The chain’s trademark indoor-outdoor patios and wall-of-TVs game setup aim to give locals and visitors another place on the water to catch Spurs games and soak up weekend crowds.
Riverfront site and timeline
According to CultureMap San Antonio, McIntyre’s has secured 478 Porter St. for its new “River Mill” location and has already launched social pages teasing the outpost. That report cites a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing listing a target project completion in February 2027. The company has not announced a specific opening date and did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Construction schedule and cost
State records reviewed by the San Antonio Business Journal show construction is expected to kick off in August, with roughly $1.8 million budgeted for renovating the Guadalupe River building. Those filings, combined with local reporting, sketch out a clear early window for when the site could begin to take shape, though timelines on riverfront renovations have a way of shifting.
What to expect inside
McIntyre’s has built its reputation on sprawling patios, signature swings and oversized television walls, and the company’s website highlights patio-friendly layouts alongside a full beverage lineup. Drinks range from ranch waters and frozen cocktails to originals like the “Lovey Dovey.” The chain already operates multiple Texas locations and, per local coverage, runs two outposts in San Antonio in addition to sites in Houston. McIntyre’s event listings play up dog-friendly patios and a monthly “McPup” contest, touches the New Braunfels bar is likely to echo.
Local context and the Milltown spot
The Milltown parcel at 478 Porter St. sits next to the historic Faust Street Bridge and appears in commercial listings tied to the neighborhood’s riverfront properties, positioning McIntyre’s to serve both nearby residents and the steady flow of visitors who come for tubing and weekend tourism. With approvals in place and an August construction start on the calendar, the incoming sports bar adds one more riverfront entertainment option to the New Braunfels stretch between San Antonio and Austin.
