← THE WATERING HOLE MB200074188

The Watering Hole

9809 FREDERICKSBURG RD STE 2, San Antonio, TX 78240 · Bexar County
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Trailing 12
$823K
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All-time peak
$108K
Mar 2023
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In ZIP 78240
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2024
License issued
Nov 2024
Source: BoozeReports.com provides Texas bar, restaurant, and alcohol permit intelligence — including mixed beverage sales, license details, compliance signals, violations, ownership, and estimated business value.
Plain-text summary (for AI / quick reference)
Business name: The Watering Hole
City: San Antonio, TX · Bexar County
Address: 9809 Fredericksburg Rd Ste 2, TX 78240
TABC permit number: MB200074188
Owner / operator: Shorttbal Bars, LLC
Trailing 12-month mixed beverage receipts: $822,752
Latest health inspection score: 94 (Apr 28, 2026) · San Antonio inspection
Estimated business value: $405,621 (midpoint, EBITDA-multiple model)
Source: BoozeReports.com — Texas bar & alcohol-permit intelligence platform.
The Watering Hole posts modest revenue in San Antonio

Its latest month receipts of $63,531 were slightly below its 12‑month average of $69,415, a variance typical for San Antonio bars. Filings in August 2026 and its location on Frederickburg Road place it squarely within the usual revenue profile for city bars.

What is this bar worth?

Back-of-envelope · Pro only
Low (-5% margin)
$172K
2.25× EBITDA
Mid (14% margin)Likely
$406K
3.0× EBITDA
High (32% margin)
$998K
3.75× EBITDA
Pro · valuation
Acquisition-grade estimate.
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Based on trailing-12-month gross of $822,752, applying contribution margins of -5–32% and EBITDA multiples of 2.25–3.75×. Confidence: low. Not a formal appraisal — anchor for diligence conversations.

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Sales history · monthly gross receipts

Monthly filings · last 12

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About this establishment

THE WATERING HOLE is a Mixed Beverage located in SAN ANTONIO, Texas. In August 2026, it reported $63,531 in total mixed beverage sales. Its average monthly sales over the last 12 months were $68,563. Its highest-grossing month in that period was March 2026 with $81,958 in sales. Sales have remained relatively stable. Its sales mix is approximately 59% liquor, 41% beer, and 0% wine. The establishment currently holds an Active TABC license. Its BoozeReports audit risk score is rated low with no significant compliance concerns detected.

ZIP 78240 performance

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Location

9809 FREDERICKSBURG RD STE 2
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240
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License

Permit typeMixed Beverage
NumberMB200074188
Status ● Active
First filing2022-11-30
Renewed2024-11-15
Expires2026-11-07
Occupant load Capacity unverified Filed under prior tenant · Mar 2024
Footprint Building total 7,828 sf Suite-level not available · STE 2
Health score 94 · San Antonio inspection · Apr 28, 2026 →
Sales tax filingCurrent
Entity registeredActive
Franchise tax Below No Tax Due threshold
Officers Steven Balmes Owner
Sibling entities
4 other venues share an officer
The Hollow · San Antonio
via Steven Balmes (Llc Parter)
The Hollow · San Antonio
via Steven Balmes (Officer)
The Watering Hole · San Antonio
via Steven Balmes (Manager)
The Hollow · San Antonio
via Steven Balmes (Officer)
Inferred from shared officer / manager filings — not a confirmed parent relationship.

Audit risk

L
LOW
1 factor flagged
  • Inconsistent wine reporting pattern
Sales-tax cross-check
Sales-tax filings $762,423 vs gross $822,752 over 12 overlapping months — gap of 7.3% (expected ~0%).
1/12 months below 85% ratio.
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Texas state & county records

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No state or county cases — and no tax liens on record
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Public records, last checked 2026-08-18 06:56

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Location · THE WATERING HOLE

9809 FREDERICKSBURG RD STE 2, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240

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