Honestly a hidden gem ive hold off on praising this place bc its lowkey its not a busy place and…read moreits literally a local bar. Super clean, great food, great music, well served drinks, and last but not least amazing customer service! Shout out to Cassie and Nic. Well experienced and friendly and always makes you feel welcomed and remembered. I have been coming here periodically for over a year and I just made this review for full transperancy. Like Toby Keith said " I Love this Bar" lol. Dont be fooled they play anything from 90s rnb to rock it is diverse.

Great group of people who care about each other and their patrons . Nic , Bella, Cristina & Becca…read moreare rockstars . Solid drink specials and a fun group of regulars to chat it up with .

The atmosphere on Thursday night was electric, buzzing with energy as everyone mingled and sang…read moretheir hearts out. I strolled into the karaoke bar, instantly swept up in the lively vibe. The bartender shared the evening's specials. I opted for a classic combo, Jameson and Sprite, only $5. I sat quietly to myself and enjoyed my drink, I watched the crowd, and people sing. It was a chill experince.

Omg. The place was packed cane after work for a drink with coworkers. The bartender Norma was so…read morerude. I waited about 5 minutes for her to come and serve me. She was too busy taking shots and helping all the regulars

This was our first time, but will not be our last. We had an absolute blast…read more We were seated on the dining area and the ladies jetted off to the jukebox which in their words was "Greatest Jukebox EVER!". We ordered drinks and dinner from the bar and waited for our food. The food and drink came out quickly and correctly. The food was great from burgers to fried chicken. The drinks also hit the spot. The band was setting up but we left during warm up as we had a long drive home. The bartenders were great at their job and the place had a honky tonk friendly feel. This is a must stop by place on the square in my opinion.

We stopped for dinner at old pal bar after spending the afternoon Ottine Springs. Such a great…read moredecision! First of all, the jukebox made the night. So many great options that we kept reloading songs. Second, the space is warm and inviting, and the staff were super friendly. The food was really good and we tried a variety of different things, including the fried pickles, fried chicken, burger and a salad. The location is great, right on the main square of town. After parking the car, the guys stopped and bought vintage pearl snap shirts from the tattoo parlor next-door. All around, a win-win! We will definitely be back.

Service was awesome. Food was delicious. Great atmosphere, very clean.i . I will returnread more

If you're looking for a spot that gets you as close to a proper British pub experience as you can…read morewithout hopping a flight to the UK, The Lion & Rose British Restaurant & Pub absolutely delivers. First off--ask for Matheo. The guy is the definition of friendly and on top of it. Service was quick without feeling rushed, and he made the whole experience feel welcoming from the start. Now the food--this is where they really shine. The fish and chips are hands down the closest thing to authentic British fare I've had stateside. Crispy, perfectly cooked, and just done right. Prices are also very reasonable, especially considering the quality you're getting. Atmosphere-wise, they clearly aim for that British pub feel. The only slightly off note is the servers wearing kilts--it leans more "UK mashup" than strictly British--but honestly, when everything else is this good, it's easy to overlook. And whatever you do, don't leave without ordering the sticky toffee pudding. I'm not exaggerating--it's better than anything your Nan could make back in the UK. Fast service, great people, legit food. This place is a win.

Awesome service Great events! Lovely people in a wonderful town. Fall in love at the loval saloonread more

Best bar around! It's like a family that welcomed us as…read moretheir own when we moved here! They do a lot of charities especially gif the veterans.

For several years, I have been the person responsible for cooking the family Thanksgiving dinner…read more Although it is not a task that I dislike, it does take some energy to get it on the table. Fortunately, if it can be considered fortunate, I had a total reverse shoulder replacement surgery a week before Thanksgiving this year. That gave me a "get out of kitchen" pass. We decided that Thanksgiving would be held at my son's house in New Braunfels. He and his wife have an 11.5 month old baby, so it's easier to do it there anyway. To simplify things, they shopped around, looking for a ready to serve, prepared Thanksgiving dinner. They selected the Black Whale because it was the most affordable, and they had heard good things about the place. The dinner package came with a turkey, gravy, dressing, mashed potatoes, greenbean casserole, and a pumpkin or pecan pie. They chose the pecan pie. When my daughter-in-law went to pick up the meal, the Black Whale had also thrown in a loaf of bread and a small loaf of cranberry cornbread. Altogether, they more than gave us our money's worth for this meal. Everything about the meal was good. The turkey was moist, juicy, and flavorful. I don't know how they cooked it or how they prepared it before cooking, but it definitely had flavor throughout. The dressing came in a little round foil pan and looked like some kind of rolls. It was absolutely delicious! It had a little bit of turkey meat in it that gave it a great mouth feel. But the seasoning was what really made it great. The mashed potatoes were very buttery and delicious, even though they were a little runnier than I like. The gravy over all of it was very good. I am not a very big fan of green bean casserole. I liked it back in the day when it first started showing up. But, after so many decades, I'm kind of over it. This was really delicious. It had lots of extra flavors in it. I'm pretty sure they used bits of ham. Since I am a boomer, the green beans could've been cooked a little bit more. My generation likes them cooked to death. I really don't remember my mother using fresh green beans for anything back in the day. I wish they had given us a much larger loaf of the cranberry cornbread. It was amazing. I had never tried a cornbread with fruit in it before. This was moist, sweet, and tart at the same time. The pecan pie was very good. I only wish I had had some whipped topping or vanilla ice cream to put on it. It could've been homemade. I don't think there's really much they could have done to make this a better Thanksgiving feast. Our family was very happy with it. Kudos to the Black Whale for a job well done!

Food here I don't really grab much food, but their wings are pretty good. Service is always great…read morebehind the bar. This is the old new Braunfels and a lot of people love their service that they bring to the table. Ambience is like a cheers bar. Everybody will know your name eventually

Came here with a friend and had a great time. My friend ordered the German Plate and he enjoyed it…read more I ordered the Rueben-esque and absolutely loved it. Great portion sizes here. My friend and I also ordered 6 tasters and our waiter was gladly getting what we asked for with little to no time at all. He also gave me awesome recommendations of what to try with one of his recs becoming a new go-to of mine! Although I was a bit disappointed they did not have Mango Cart and Zeigenbock which are favorites of mine. Flying Saucer is a place with a great beer selection and a cozy pub aesthetic making it a great place to hang out. Highly recommend and I hope to come back more often!

Love the dog friendly patio!! The selection of beer is top notch. Fish and chips were crispy and…read moredelicious