After eight years in business, Hanzo is taking a break. In a sudden move, the gastropub at 7701 Broadway #124 in Alamo Heights posted a handwritten sign noting the popular San Antonio happy hour spot is temporarily closed.

Steve Mahoney — the prolific barman behind Francis Bogside, Blue Box Bar, and Lily's Greenville — first introduced Hanzo to San Antonio in May 2018. The concept was inspired by Japanese izakayas, offering Asian-influenced cocktails, sushi, and a shared plates menu created by then-Francis Bogside chef Justin Richardson.

The spot quickly became a neighborhood favorite for its generous happy hour deals, a staple of all the bars in Mahoney's portfolio. The pop culture interior, combining a punk aesthetic with Japanese movie posters and contemporary furnishings, made it a

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