1908 House of Wine & Ale — Restaurant in Cibolo

I've been meaning to re view this place for quite some time now and always seem to forget. I wandered into this place a little before they opened and I honestly can't remember now if it's been a year or two years ago now. I visited with the owners and they gave me a brief tour of what they were doing. Being a lover of history I was so happy that the outside remained the same and what they did with the interior preserved the integrity of the home it once was. It took awhile but I made it back after they opened and Wow was I amazed. Beautiful place. I'm not a huge lover of wine but in our previous conversation the owners said they would for sure have one I liked. I had explained that it wasn't the wine it was the headaches it gave me. Back to the story. Anyways, low and behold they presented me with a fantastic glass of wine and some of the most amazing cheeses and snacks I've ever had in my life. And I even lived in LA for almost 30 years and have been to plenty of cheese bars!! The best thing is I had zero headache the next day. I've been back a few times since as I live in the Austin area. When I go it's usually a weekend and they have had live music. Each and every time the musicians have been worthy ion being on a network singing competition. I think one of the ones I saw was actually on "The Voice". So now when I find myself in San Antonio I always plan on stopping by one a night at the 1908 House of Wine and Ale. And if you are reading this I suggest you do the same! You will not be disappointed! After posting the pics I had taken I had completely forgot to mention the Homemade Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese they had one night. I had never had Home Made Tomato Soup so I asked her if I could take a peek at how she made it. LOL OMG was it delicious and the Grilled Cheese was sheer food...

We celebrated our wedding with an open house wine and cheese reception at 1908 House of Wine & Ale and it honestly could not have been more PERFECT! The atmosphere was spacious yet intimate at the same time allowing everyone to visit casually and enjoy our time together. It just felt so natural like a good ole house wedding sitting out on a beautifully lit yard, listening to music with friends hanging out on the porch making memories. The food, well… I can’t even explain what makes a “Grown Up” grilled cheese so amazing, among the many other things available that you honestly just need to go and try it! Many thanks to Amber for walking us through it, making it all so incredibly easy, and to their awesome staff that quickly accommodated all of our guests. They were all amazing! We had our 2nd date at 1908, we loved it then, and now it will forever be a part of the story of our...

Pretty decent selection of craft beer and wine. Service is friendly. Texas farmhouse style and environment is great. I would almost give 3 stars, but there are just too many other places to go to get an average good experience. I wish there was two and a half stars. They don't deserve just two, but don't deserve three... yet. Snacks and food are ok too. Dry jalapeno sausage from Penshorn is legit. Knowledge of craft beer is very minimal. Music is Horrible Everytime... And they diehard refuse to play Texas country or red dirt. They're offended if u ask. I realize this is just opinion, but I have had numerous conversations in agreement. This place has a great hill countryTX vibe walking in, but is trying harder to be something...else... California, maybe? So close to good. So...