Terry Black’s Hospitality Group Plans 9,800-Square-Foot Public Bathhouse Near San Antonio’s Pearl District
A barbecue brand’s parent company moves deeper into wellness and lodging near Broadway
Plans have emerged for a large public bathhouse development near San Antonio’s Pearl District, expanding the scope of a Broadway-area project associated with the family behind Terry Black’s Barbecue. The proposed facility, branded as “The Depths,” is listed as a 9,800-square-foot bathhouse at 1411 Alling St., a short distance from the Pearl.
State construction filings describe a multi-room wellness complex designed around communal soaking and temperature-contrast amenities. The project information indicates a mix of hot and cold water features alongside dedicated rooms for steam and other treatments, with additional locker and support spaces typical of destination-style bathhouses.
What the project filings show
Project details recorded in state systems outline a facility program that includes multiple hot and cold pools or spas, cold-plunge features, and specialty wellness components such as a salt float. The filing also references treatment rooms and upgraded locker-room areas, suggesting a venue intended for longer stays rather than quick-use fitness recovery.
Construction timing in the filing points to a start in spring 2026 with a multi-year buildout extending into 2028. As with most pre-construction entries, the scope, name, and timeline can change as design and permitting proceed.
How it fits into the larger Pearl-area development picture
The bathhouse concept aligns with earlier planning documents for the nearby 2100 Broadway site tied to Black Family Hospitality, the group associated with Terry Black’s restaurant operations in Texas. Prior project descriptions for the Broadway property have included a Terry Black’s restaurant, additional dining, structured parking, and a hotel component—elements that, over time, have been discussed and reviewed in separate phases before local design bodies.
In public meetings and subsequent reporting on the Broadway development, the restaurant and parking portions have advanced through city review while hotel-related elements have been described as requiring additional zoning and sequencing decisions. The Alling Street bathhouse appears to be a distinct piece of that broader hospitality vision, though it would function as a destination in its own right.
Why bathhouses are becoming more common—and what remains unknown here
Across U.S. cities, modern bathhouses have increasingly been positioned as social wellness venues combining hydrotherapy, quiet rooms, and bookable treatments. In San Antonio, interest in soaking-oriented concepts has also intersected with the city’s long-running association with water amenities, from riverfront placemaking to historic bathing traditions elsewhere in the region.
Key operational details for The Depths remain unresolved in the public record, including final pricing, capacity, hours, membership options (if any), and whether food or alcohol service would be part of the experience. Those questions typically become clearer later in the process, as operators finalize health and safety plans, staffing models, and interior design choices.
Location listed in filings: 1411 Alling St., near the Pearl District
Facility size: 9,800 square feet
Core features described: hot and cold pools/spas, cold plunges, steam and specialty rooms, locker and treatment areas
Timeline indicated: construction beginning spring 2026 with completion projected in 2028
As permits and design documents progress, the most consequential markers will be final site plans, health-code approvals for public water features, and any updates to the project’s construction schedule.