Good place to see a concert. They have beer AND a full bar…read more They don't serve food, but you can bring your own, which is nice. There are lots of tables. *I wouldn't pay extra for the VIP area* - just get a reserved table if you want a seat. The crowd is a little different here. Not everyone stands up by the stage, probably because there is so much seating. That leaves plenty of room for dancing if that's your thing. The bar stations are spread out around the venue, so the lines never seemed too bad. They also let you come and go with a wristband, which is convenient.

This is a really cool old looking bar! I saw many reviews and videos about it and the fun idea of…read morebringing your own steak on Wednesday night. I visited on Saturday and out of curiosity I went to it for a beer. Super friendly people. Seems they host concerts too. I would definitely would like to return for the steak night on Wednesdays!

Cash only Know this…read more One of last known Texas Honkey Tonks I love this joint, I need my ashes spread on the floor with the sawdust If you get near BANDERA, you shall stop here and visit Play some music on the jukebox warm your buns at the fireplace, and soak in the history

Honky-tonk saloon. A…read morehonky-tonk can refer to a type of bar, often featuring live country music, or to the country music genre itself. Arkey is exactly that. It's has great location, fantastic decor, awesome atmosphere and good service. This is the type of saloon where you can hang out with friends, unwind and have a good ol' time.

Came here again to hear some live music! Singer songwriter style. Walker Hicks was playing and he…read morewas great. Service was super friendly! Plus they are dog friendly! Nice selection of beers and wine. All around great, low key bar to sit back and sip a few, chat with your neighbors and enjoy.

When in Bandera, stop by The First National Ice Hause for some great cold beer from The Bandera…read moreBrewery and some great music. All the vinyl records you can imagine! A nice place to relax with your friends and take a step back in time. This is a historic building that's definitely worth a stop while in Bandera!

Great icehouse. Staff is awesome. Beer is ice cold. Very clean and upscale inside. Would definitely…read morego back!

This venue is so much fun. We are 40-45 and the crowd is typically older, but still a blast with…read moredancing and good old country live music. We definitely recommend everyone checking it out especially if you want to chill and people watch or dance the night away!!

Decent food and they let me bring my dog. This is a well named restaurant because as soon as you…read moresit down you kickback and enjoy. Walk up to the bar and order a hamburger or a chili dog (my favorite) with a coke or whatever.

Fun local bar, with creative bartenders, friendly owners, food, & live music…read more New owners have made some good changes, & improvements. One of my favorite local establishments.

This bar is the personification of a good ole honky tonk / biker bar should look and feel like…read more Great cold beer and always good conversation with the locals and visa/ versa. Live music is always a plus and it's 3 nights. Cutest shop in the bank bar. Such beautiful jewelry, hats, belts, T- shirts.

I must admit that I was taken aback when my friend said he was taking me to a place and I would…read morehave to cook my own meat. I could not have had a more pleasant experience. The place was packed but we still found a place to sit. Everyone was so friendly as we cooked our meal over the huge fire pits. It was fun to get a quick dance in while our meal was cooking. The band was great!

Great staff. Great prices. Best place in Bandera to have a cold brew. To boot, the 3 Monkeys Cycle…read moreand ATV repair is adjacent. Have your ride fixed and coop off here.

This review is for other bands that might be thinking about playing at this venue…read more Directions: Finding the place from San Antonio is not difficult. Directions on the web appear to be accurate. Enter Bandera on Route 16 from San Antonio. Turn right on Main Street. Go about seven blocks and turn right on Route 173. The Monkey Cage Saloon is located on your left at the bend in the road. Note that the saloon does not have a sign of its own. It's a part of the Three Monkeys Motorcycle & ATV Repair business. When you've found this, you're at the Monkey Cage Saloon. Load-In: Load-in is quite easy. You'll be playing in the covered area in the center of the building. Assuming no parked cars are blocking your access, you should be able to pull up very close to the area where you'll be playing. Note that the parking lot is not paved, so you will probably have to drag your gear across some dirt and gravel. If you're picky about your equipment, you may want to bring a rag or two to dust things off after unloading. You will have to move your vehicle after unloading, but there is plenty of room in the parking area to put a truck and trailer. Stage: There is no stage. You will be playing on the concrete slab. This is not a problem. There's plenty of room to set up and there are two outlets on the wall behind you, each on a different circuit. Be aware that one of the two plug-ins in each outlet is in use, so you will need to have extension cords and/or triple taps to get everything powered up. We had no trouble with having enough power to run everything. Lighting: The venue has no stage lights except for a string of what are basically Christmas lights across one side and the back of the stage. You will want to bring your own. Sound System: The club has no sound system, so you'll need to bring your own. Because you're essentially playing inside a building missing one wall, you may notice some unusual acoustics. We had some feedback issues initially, but nothing that we couldn't wring out. Once we got things set, the overall sound was good. Layout: This is essentially an outside gig. You have a bare concrete slab underneath you, a solid roof overhead and walls on three sides. Your audience is directly in front of you in the parking lot. There is also some seating in a raised area to the left of you. This layout tends to sort of focus your sound. A plus to this layout is that the bar is NOT in front of you so there's no problem with bartenders being unable to hear orders because the band is too loud. There are several doors on the "stage" and you have to be careful with your setup so as not to block any of them. In practice, this was no problem. Volume: We were able to bring our volume up to what we considered a comfortable level for a classic rock band with no issues. Comfort: This is outdoors, so there is no temperature control. They do have water-cooled fans for the band in the summer. In unusually cold weather, the fact that the "stage" has a roof and three solid walls might help to retain heat provided there's not too much wind. Miscellaneous: We broadcasted this gig via Facebook Live and had some trouble maintaining an Internet connection during the broadcast. Once we reduced our frame count, we were able to keep our connection running without trouble. Parking: Plenty of parking, including tandem parking. Venue Management: Pleasant and easy to work with. Very helpful. They're good people and we look forward to our next gig here. Overall: We had a very good gig. The crowd was enthusiastic and responsive. We are excited about the prospect of returning for another engagement.

My husband and I stayed at the Flying L cabin for a couple nights while we attended a very dear…read morefriend's wedding. Unfortunately, we didn't have the best experience staying there. 1. We are out-of-towners and this is our first time visiting Bandera. We always heard about the welcoming, friendliness and hospitality of the small town Texans. What we experienced at the front desk when we checked in wasn't any of those. The young lady who helped with our check-in wasn't friendly nor welcoming. I wanted to check out the place so I asked her if its ok for me to look around. I got a short answer from her after I repeated the question twice. No eye contact, no smile... 2. When we opened our cabin door, a very strong chemical smell of the most recent wood stains was overwhelming. We left the door open for a while to see if the smell got better, it wasn't, and we started feeling a light headache and nausea . So I called the front desk asking for another room. I was put on hold for a long time. I had hang up and then, got a call back. Since another cabin won't be ready until much later, we brought all of our luggages back in the car and drove to the check in area to drop off the keys. The young lady was busy with another customer so we talked to another lady. Again, no smile.. Its noone fault about the smell of the cabin. However, the way the situation was handled, it made us feel like we were bothering them. If I could "suck it in" and stayed in that room, I would. But my sensitive nose couldn't handle it... 3. The cabin itself has very nice wood walls and cute and simple decors. But it's a tiny space with the bunk bed taking a big chunk of the room. No closet or hangers, the tiny shower, and the beddings and towels, being dark brown, didn't help to show the cleanliness. The pillows were so hard, my husband couldn't sleep the 1st night. Luckily, he asked the front desk for a more "fluffier" pillows and got a better night of sleep the next night. Worse is,, there was only one tiny mirror in the bathroom. I am not sure why another mirror wasn't available in the room so 2 people can get ready at the same time... Customer services at these hotels are very important. They play a big part on how people, out-of-towners like us, view about the town and people who live here. Sadly, based on our experience from our stay here, Bandera wan't what we expected and maybe, will be our one time visting... *This resort/these cabins are surrounding by a nice golf course, homes and so many beautiful and peaceful deers. It has so much potential to be a very special place....

My daughter and I stayed here for an event we were attending in town. We stayed only one night,…read morearrived to check in at 7:30 pm on a Friday and we were checking out the next morning before 8:00 am. When we checked in, the woman working at the desk was very friendly. However, she had about a five minute presentation on every detail about the resort. She even talked about things that were not happening while we were there. This would have been nice if we were staying a while but we were obviously there only about 12 hours. The other downside to this is that we were third in line to check in, so we had to stand there and listen to her say it three times. Side note, part of the check in process is to sign a liability waiver which I find odd. After we set off to find our cabin, I was shocked to find the grounds dark, completely dark. The only designation on the cabins is a number on the cabin itself and some of them do not face the street. The porch lights are dim so it was very difficult to find our place in the dark. The room was fine, dimly lit but fine. It was roomy, the beds were comfortable and the bathroom was nice. After we got settled, I went to the restaurant by the main office. They had live music and were taking orders outside. I was told by the woman taking orders that the kitchen was too backed up and they could not take any food orders at the time, "we are a three man operation and are too behind so come back in 30 minutes". Then, when I came back at 9:01 pm I was told they stop serving food at 9:00 and I could only get pizza. Not impressed with the restaurant. The next morning, I got up at 6:00 am to go for a walk. Again, everything is pitch black, no street lights anywhere. I walked through the little cabin street that winds around and followed a sidewalk that apparently turns into the golf course sidewalk. No designation, no lights, I had no idea. A staff member in a golf cart yelled at me that I was not allowed to walk on the golf course sidewalk. This also seemed strange to me as I wasn't running around on the course. I was on a sidewalk. This place was fine if you need to be close for an event, like we were, but I would not choose to stay here for any length of time for recreation.

Found this on a mini road trip. Nice cold beer always hits the spot…read more No food service, but does have a few bagged snacks to purchase if needed.

I kicked things off last Thursday night, At Bandera…read moreBrewery... something wasn't right. I gave their beers a hopeful toast... But it tasted like soap, with a hint of... ghost? First up: Ice Haus Ultra Lite, Which somehow managed to clean my palate... out of spite. It tasted like soap - no exaggeration - Like someone dry-hopped it with hotel sanitation. Then came the Mexican Lager, full of fizz, But the flavor? Honest to God - horse piss. Sharp on the nose, rough on the tongue, A cruel joke in a pint-sized stein slung. Last, the Strawberry Blond - a sweet little pour, That smacked of Runtz candy and lab-made decor. Artificial as a neon tan, More chemistry than strawberry jam. Now look, the staff was nice, the space was fine, The outdoor area? A decent time. But you go to a brewery for beer worth the sip, Not a ghostly, soapy, fruit-flavored trip. I wanted to love it - truly, I tried. But each glass left me a little more fried. Two stars for the effort, the charm, and the crew... But next round? We'll be drinking somewhere new.

We are still coming to TJs's regularly for the excellent food, service, atmosphere and weekly…read moreSA.brain brew trivia. It's an outstanding Bandera fixture and well worth a visit

In Bandera from San Antonio and looking for something local and good and we were just driving…read morearound when we found this place downtown. Food was amazing !!!! We didn't take many pics but the Cotdon Bleu was delicious! Our waiter Jamie gave top-notch customer service and checked on us consistently. Definitely will be back !