Bartenders KNOW what they're doing. Amazing Old Fashions. Perfectly made Cocktails! Great comfy seating Intimate Ambiance Sexy lighting regardless of the occasion!! Can't wait to come back! read more

My wife and I have been going to 1859 for years, and it has earned every visit. What sets this place apart isn't just the atmosphere or the trivia nights -- it's the owners' commitment to showing up. On a slow evening with no event on the calendar, 1859 is still open, still serving, and still delivering. That kind of consistency is genuinely rare in Salado, and anyone who lives here knows it. They've recently added a full menu, and the food is excellent -- not bar-food excellent. Actually excellent. These owners put real time and resources into keeping this business worth coming back to. It shows. Highly recommended. read more

My wife and I have been going to 1859 for years, and it has earned every visit. What sets this place apart isn't just the atmosphere-- it's the owners' commitment to showing up. On a slow evening with no event on the calendar, 1859 is still open, still serving, and still delivering. That kind of consistency is genuinely rare in Salado, and anyone who lives here knows it. They've recently added a full menu, and the food is excellent -- not bar-food excellent. Actually excellent. These owners put real time and resources into keeping this business worth coming back to. It shows. Highly recommended. read more

I was visiting my wife's family that moved to Salado, TX. Being from California I was dreading this trip. Well God proved me wrong. Fantastic little town. Our final night was a magnificent grand finale with after dinner cocktails at Bar 1859. The ambience, architecture, decor immediately grab you. Amazingly the service matches all of that too. But wait, there's more. My brother in law and I sat and sipped Pappy Van Winkle. The price point was far below anywhere else. If you ever find yourself on the road between Austin and Waco, get there and hopefully heaven will turn out just as nice. read more

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I really enjoyed the live music, and my friends loved the wine selection. While there were some positives, a few aspects of the experience fell short. The service was a bit slow, and we ended up clearing our own table. My Old Fashioned started out excellent, but about halfway through, the bitters became overpowering and threw off the balance of the drink. We also ordered a few appetizers, but no plates or utensils were provided until our server returned about 15 minutes later. Despite these issues, I'd be willing to give this place another chance. This visit just didn't leave me as impressed as I had hoped. read more

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Took my niece here after shopping in the area, we had a wonderful meal and 2 fantastic drinks! Service was impeccable, aesthetics were Texas rustic chic and the atmosphere was what one would expect for a Sunday afternoon. We opted for their flatbread style pizzas. She got a loaded out meat pizza and loved it. I had their Blackberry & Brie pizza which was absolutely bananas! The flavor combo was pure genius. Their drinks were equally delicious and for the atmosphere, service and food quality the price was on point. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

The food is really good and reasonably priced. Appetizers range from about $8 to $17, which makes them perfect for sharing. Their artisan pizzas are between $14 and $19, with generous portions and great flavors. Desserts are around $8 to $12. Overall, the prices are fair for the quality and portions, making it a great spot to eat, drink, and hang out. read more

Great bar in Salado. Yummy drinks and I recommend the charcuterie board. Casual atmosphere and great service. read more

Bar 1859 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Salado, Texas

Great service and atmosphere at 1859. Liz and Jacob at the bar are amazing at their craft. They are open 7 days a week now which we love. The new menu is great. Live the artisan pizzas and charcuterie board. Happy hour 3:30-6 Sunday thru Friday. read more

Bar 1859 - Great margaritas. Ask for Jacob or Liz to make it. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Salado, Texas

First visit but not my last! I have recommended this bar to many people and they have all been grateful! It is so comfortable and inviting from the moment you enter. You instantly know you are going to be pleased with the food, drinks and service. Looking forward to Happy Hour next Wednesday with friends. It's definitely worth the drive from Georgetown where I live! read more

The food is outstanding. The drinks are outstanding. The service was impeccable. Any time we are in the area, we make them take our money.

Great food especially the salsa and the Santa Fe egg roles. Had an ace high cocktail which was superb. Nice atmosphere, inside with comfortable chairs that invite you to stay a while and relax. Tree shaded outdoor patio looked cool and inviting. read more

How have I overlooked this place for so long?! I seriously regret missing out on watching the lady bartender work, the artisan pizza, and the pretty mimosas! I've fallen in love with Salado and 1859 has made me a lifer! I showed up just after noon on a Sunday. The place was empty, but not for long! The atmosphere is warm and inviting. I'm excited to visit again! read more

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Beautiful bar. Very friendly and attentive staff. Love the vibe. Very chill. Special events like dualing pianos and trivia night are fun.

Vibrant crowd, it was tough to get a drink order in, but once accomplished, had a really good old fashioned using Larceny Bourbon (not ell known, but good). Live music was entertaining read more

Terrible service. Tried very hard To wave our waitress down, she served 2-3 tables around us, cleaned an empty then disappeared for 10 minutes. read more

Well, good golly Miss Molly; where do I start? Tonight was my 4th or 5th time in this place. I went there for some food and beverages. Had a rough day at work. So, I watched the staff going about their business and gaggling about, for about 15 minutes before I was acknowledged. Got my food ordered and my drink being created. The burger was meh, not much flavor. The drink was delightful. The attention from the staff; minimal. Yeah, they did "circle back" once or twice, but the interaction was lacking in empathy or warmth. Now, after spending about $15 dollars for the drink and about $17 dollars for the burger; I expected a more engaging rapport with the staff. I was contemplating getting another Old Fashioned, at $15 per, when I thought, "screw this" and I headed out. I ended up at another "hole in the wall" and the bartender reported having the same sort of experience. Now, if you want a really cool experience AND YOU ARE WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY, this place may be good for a quick sip. But, if you are there like I was, I would hesitate about entering the facility. read more

Great Date Night Bar! Very classy upscale , nice cocktails and food! Really good service! read more

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Food and drinks are excellent! We had pizzas and pretzel with cheese which were flawless. Great place

Amazing vibes drinks and service!! everyone was nice and the drinks and food were amazing!

Beautifully decorated bar that looks very upscale! it's a comfortable and friendly atmosphere with excellent service, the owners are often there and are super friendly. There is lots of seating areas with an outdoor area as well. Drinks are good as are the menu items. Fun time! read more

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Came here for a drink Sunday afternoon for my dad's birthday. The inside has a great ambiance and when the weather is nice I recommend sitting outside on their patio that offers fun yard games. The drinks were very good and well priced for this being a more upscale bar. The service was great and brought our drinks out to us on the patio. Will definitely go again. read more

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Service was good, the drinks were fabulous( but a little pricey) and the pretzel we had was delicious . Went with friends and was disappointed that the back patio isn't wheelchair accessible so that's a big negative as my husband is in a wheelchair and he is excluded from the experience. How did that even pass code as it was just added in the last 6 months. Anyway if you aren't in a wheelchair check this spot out read more

We've been in there three times total. The service is extremely slow even when there's only two tables. The staff never recognizes your presence. It's not like there're under staffed. Don't expect anyone to come around and ask if you need anything. It's pathetic. If you just want a drink go to Terlingua On Main. The staff is friendly and the drinks actually have a whole shot in them. Bar 1859 serves martinis but only 1/2 glass. Shot glasses are short poured. Guess the need to make up for not serving drinks like a real bar. On our third try we sat outside. After 15 minutes the person working out there finally came over. After giving her our order we asked if she could wipe the dirt and bird feces off the table. Let's just say she really didn't want to. Another 10 minutes later she wiped most of the tiny table down. When the drinks came they must have been sitting inside for a while because the ice was mostly melted. FYI. Don't waste your time and money here. It's a great little town with vendors who will take care of you like you're a valuable customer instead of making you feel like you're imposing on them. read more

OMG tried this place and had the "coffee nut" drink, it was really good! Also had the espresso martini, not as good as we have had at other locations, but not a deal breaker. As a small snack we had the salsa and chili verde crème with tortilla chips was surprisingly tasty, the beer cheese did not disappoint! It's still early on in the opening weeks, but everybody appears to be working really hard to bring everything together! read more

Went to this new bar during their grand opening and was very impressed! There are always kinks to work out during openings, but theirs were minimal! Fast service was not one of the kinks! Our server was very prompt and attentive. Will definitely be coming back and recommending to friends. read more

Ordered myself a pizza and very good and "Pizza King Approved" pizza. Fantastic service along with reconnecting with Sarah and Rooster. An incredible ambiance alongside, This is one of nicest bars I've ever been at in my 22 years of life will definitely be coming back. -Alex(The Shed's Pizza King) read more