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Texas issues mixed-beverage license to Lesser Saints on St. Mary's Strip

Texas issues mixed-beverage license to Lesser Saints on St. Mary's Strip

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Permit issued October 26 for the bar at 2811 N St Mary's St

October 26th, 2026: TABC issues license to Lesser Saints

Overview

Updated Oct 31

Texas regulators issued a mixed-beverage license to Lesser Saints, a bar at 2811 N St Mary's St on San Antonio's St. Mary's Strip. The state record dated October 26 allows on-premises alcohol sales at the address.

A listing tracker shows the venue as under construction, and it lists a separate business licence for the address dated September 21. The license record does not show that the bar has every approval it needs. Midnight Swim, a bar that opened in 2019, will close January 3, 2027, and another former club space is being renovated into a new concept.

Why it matters

Lesser Saints' license adds a new bar to the St. Mary's Strip as neighboring venues close and reopen.

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Key Indicators

1
Mixed-beverage license issued
TABC issued the license to Lesser Saints on October 26, 2026.
3
Owners named on the application
Casey Lange, Peyton Shows, and Jeffery Reinsfelder.
3
Bar projects in flux on the Strip
Lesser Saints license, Midnight Swim closing, and the former Gallery Club being renovated.

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People Involved

Casey Lange
Casey Lange
Co-owner, Lesser Saints
Named on the TABC license application
PS
Peyton Shows
Co-owner, Lesser Saints
Named on the TABC license application
JR
Jeffery Reinsfelder
Co-owner, Lesser Saints
Named on the TABC license application

Organizations Involved

LS
Lesser Saints LLC
Limited liability company
License holder for the new bar

The business entity behind the Lesser Saints bar at 2811 N St Mary's St.
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
State regulator
Issued the license

State agency that licenses and regulates alcohol sales in Texas.

Timeline

September 2026 October 2026

4 events Latest: October 26th, 2026 · 2 weeks ago
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  1. TABC issues license to Lesser Saints

    Latest Regulatory

    Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission issued a mixed-beverage license to Lesser Saints LLC.

  2. Lesser Saints reported under construction

    Business

    CultureMap San Antonio reported the bar was under construction at 2811 N. St. Mary's St. WhatsOpening changed the project's status to under construction the same day.

  3. Midnight Swim announces closure

    Business

    The Strip's Midnight Swim bar said it will close January 3, 2027, after seven years.

  4. Lesser Saints files permit application

    Regulatory

    Lesser Saints LLC applied to TABC for a mixed-beverage permit at 2811 N St Mary's St.

Scenarios

1

Lesser Saints opens on the St. Mary's Strip

Likely Resolves by Q2 2027

Discussed by: CultureMap San Antonio and local nightlife observers

The bar finishes construction and local permitting, then opens to the public. With the license in hand and construction underway since at least October, trackers list expected openings in late 2026: Nov. 26 per WhatsOpening and Dec. 20 per ComingSoonProject. Neither date is confirmed by the owners.

2

Construction delays or a concept change stall Lesser Saints

Possible Resolves by End of 2027

Discussed by: Local media (San Antonio Current)

The project faces construction or permitting setbacks, pushes opening beyond a year, or the ownership group changes the name or concept. This has happened to other Strip venues.

3

Lesser Saints opens but closes within its first year

Possible Resolves by Q2 2028

Discussed by: Industry observers noting the Strip's churn

The bar opens but fails to build a following, closing within 12 months. This pattern has appeared with some Strip venues.

Historical Context

One moment from history that rhymes with this story — and how it unfolded.

August 2019 - January 2027

Midnight Swim's rise and closure (2019-2027)

Empty Stomach Group opened Midnight Swim in August 2019, taking over the former home of Tex-Mex spot Chisme. It became one of the Strip's most popular bars, known for a house-party atmosphere and a full cocktail menu.

Then

The bar announced in October 2026 that it would close on January 3, 2027, after seven years.

Now

Its space will likely return to the Strip's cycle, with a new concept taking over.

Why this matters now

Illustrates the typical lifecycle of a Strip venue, and the environment Lesser Saints is entering.

Sources

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Texas Data Portal NoticeRegistry CultureMap San Antonio Do210 WhatsOpening Coming Soon Project Hoodline