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From The Country of 1100 Springs
Once the site of San Antonio's historic Pearl Brewing Company, our district has evolved from an industrial landmark into a celebrated destination, home to chef-led restaurants, locally owned shops, live music, and world-class hotels.

Our History

1883
The Legacy Lives - Historical Timeline
1883
Original Brewery Founded
1883
The Beer Called Pearl
1887
Brewhouse Building Established
1894
Koehler Takes the Helm
1902
The Largest Brewery in Texas
1916
Prohibition
1919
The End of Prohibition and the Beginning of the Great Depression
1933
Pearl Brewing Company
1952
Full Goods Building Opens
1970
Pabst Brewing Company Takes Over
1985
Pabst Closes Operations at Pearl Brewing Company
2001
Silver Ventures Purchases Property
2001
Our First Tenant
2006
River North Expansion Drives Growth
2009
Farmers Market
2009
Culinary Institute of America
2010
The Amphitheater at Pearl
2011
Brewing Returns to Pearl
2015
Hotel Emma and Its Culinary Properties Open
2015
Food Hall at Bottling Department Opens
2017
Cellars Opens
2017
Southline Opens
2020
Pearl has a rich history dating back to 1883. Here's how the brewery transformed over the course of a century to ultimately become the crown jewel in revitalization efforts of southern Midtown and northern Downtown San Antonio.

Our Group

Silver Ventures, LLC

Silver Ventures is a growth equity firm established in 1995 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. Silver is focused on building transformative food and hospitality companies through identifying individuals who believe every meal creates the possibility to exchange culture, community, commerce, and most of all joy. We’ve planted and replanted seeds for decades of prosperity and growth. Our impacts are guided by purpose.

Sustainability at Pearl

Sustainability is one of our foundational principles, born from the same spirit of preservation that saved our historic brewery buildings. From solar installations and drought-resistant Xeriscaping to 660+ trees planted throughout the property, every choice reflects a commitment to the South Texas landscape we call home.

CIA Texas Diversity Through Food

We've always believed that great food starts with great people, and we want those people learning and creating at Pearl. We are proud to partner with CIA and to be the home of their Texas campus, welcoming students pursuing careers in culinary or baking and pastry arts, entrepreneurs with a dream to launch the next great food venture, and homegrown chefs who want to expand their skills.
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