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Stout's Jewel secures liquor license for King William opening

Stout's Jewel secures liquor license for King William opening

Money Moves San Antonio, TX local

New concept from Stout's Signature owner moves toward opening in a historic Southtown space

September 14th, 2026: Liquor license issued

Overview

Updated Sep 16

Jason Stout's new King William restaurant cleared one hurdle this week. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission issued a mixed beverage permit September 14 for Stout's Jewel at 1102 S Alamo St.

Stout, who runs Stout's Signature near the Tobin Center, Stout's Pizza Co., and Stout's at the Shore in Port Aransas, is converting the former home of coffee shop The Jewel. The building dates to the 1850s, placing the project in one of San Antonio's oldest neighborhoods.

Why it matters

The permit allows Stout's Jewel to add a new full-bar dining option to San Antonio's King William neighborhood.

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Key Indicators

1
Mixed beverage permit issued
Issued September 14, 2026 by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
3
TABC applications filed August 28
Mixed beverage, food and beverage certificate, and late hours certificate.
4
Stout's restaurant concepts
Stout's Pizza Co., Stout's Signature, Stout's at the Shore, and Stout's Jewel.

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People Involved

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Jason Stout
Founder and owner
Developing Stout's Jewel, his fourth restaurant concept

Organizations Involved

Stout's Jewel
Stout's Jewel
Restaurant and bar
In development; mixed beverage permit issued September 14, 2026

New concept from restaurateur Jason Stout at 1102 S Alamo St in King William.
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
State regulator
Issued Stout's Jewel's mixed beverage permit on September 14, 2026

Texas state agency that licenses and regulates the sale of alcoholic beverages.

Timeline

April 2026 September 2026

3 events Latest: September 14th, 2026 · 2 months ago

  1. Liquor license issued

    Latest Regulatory

    TABC issues a mixed beverage permit for Stout's Jewel at 1102 S Alamo St.

  2. Permit applications filed

    Regulatory

    Stout's Jewel submits mixed beverage, food and beverage, and late hours applications.

  3. Stout's Jewel announced

    Announcement

    Jason Stout announces Stout's Jewel, a new concept in King William's former The Jewel space. (Date approximate.)

Scenarios

1

Stout's Jewel opens in fall 2026

Likely Resolves by End of 2026

Discussed by: CultureMap San Antonio reported an expected fall opening; FirstVendor data tracks an active build-out and predicts broad vendor needs.

The mixed beverage permit was a major regulatory step. If construction finishes on schedule, Stout's Jewel opens this fall with a full bar, joining Stout's Signature and Stout's at the Shore on Stout's roster.

2

Opening delayed into 2027

Possible Resolves by Jan 15, 2027

Discussed by: Build-out timelines in historic buildings often slip; the 1850s structure sits in a designated historic district that requires sensitive renovation.

Historic buildings bring permitting and construction surprises. If structural work, inspections, or district approvals take longer than planned, the opening slides past the holiday season into 2027.

3

Concept scaled back or sold

Unlikely Resolves by Q2 2027

Discussed by: Restaurant closures and pivots are common in the current hospitality downturn; CultureMap notes San Antonio's local venues are weathering one.

If costs or site conditions prove prohibitive, Stout could alter the concept, sublease the space, or sell the project before opening. That would appear in TABC records as a transfer, cancellation, or a new filing under a different business name.

Historical Context

2 moments from history that rhyme with this story — and how they unfolded.

2020s

The Jewel closes at 1102 S Alamo St (2020s)

The Jewel, a coffee shop and lounge that occupied the 1850s building at 1102 S Alamo St, closed and left the storefront vacant. Its name now carries into Stout's Jewel, a nod to the space's previous identity.

Then

The vacancy opened the door for a new tenant. Jason Stout signed on to convert the space.

Now

The building enters a new chapter as a full-service bar and restaurant rather than a coffee lounge.

Why this matters now

Stout's Jewel inherits both the building and, in name, the previous tenant's identity. Neighbors are watching how the change lands.

1968

King William Historic District designated (1968)

King William became San Antonio's first historic district, protecting 19th-century German immigrant homes and commercial buildings along the south bank of the San Antonio River. The district runs from the King William mansion toward the river bend.

Then

Property owners gained design-review protections for renovations and exterior changes.

Now

King William became one of the city's most desirable neighborhoods, drawing new restaurants, bars, and foot traffic.

Why this matters now

The 1850s building at 1102 S Alamo St sits inside the district boundary. Renovation must respect its historic character, which can shape how quickly Stout's Jewel opens.

Sources

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Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission via data.texas.gov CultureMap San Antonio FirstVendor