Fantastic local hangout. Two pool tables upstairs and the bar food is good. Clean for an older…read moreplace.

I went here for the first time and loved it. It is such a vibe & close knit place. The bartenders…read morewere amazing and provided great service.

This is one of my favorite bars. And I live in San Antonio. If this place were any closer I'd be in…read moretrouble. Espresso Martini is the best ! And just when I thought it couldn't get any better... she made a whiskey espresso martini. Get it just get it. Service is always great and the ambience is chill with a bit of elegance. Love it

The best espresso martini! Cute, cozy vibes and the service is awesome as well…read more We came in for live music and it did not disappoint!

This speakeasy is located in the basement of a 120-year old building in Gruene Grove (Gruene,…read moreTexas). Our mixologist, Logan (absolutely wonderful human being) not only made us the most delicious pecan praline whiskey cocktail but he also gave use some incredible history on the space & of course the ghosts! The limestone walls are original. Much of the decor adorning the walls was found in the building. Some of the wall hangings include an original bond and doctor prescriptions for whiskey. The furnishings and accessories complement the rooms to enhance the feeling of old-west prohibition. The velvet pieces exemplify burlesque. Total "hitch your horse to a post, mosey on down for a secret drink and a good time" vibes. Logan spun a tale of ghosts appearing in selfies taken by previous guests. The story was sensational and I was all about it. A wonky thing happened with the POS system while we were there that required a reboot. I joked that the ghosts thought I was taking too many pictures. Dark, moody, sexy, and relaxing...everything you want in a speakeasy---& good drinks too, of course. Absolute works of liquid art!

Located in the basement of what used to be the home of Henry Gruene's cotton workers, I believe…read more Head out back, behind traveling Gypsies store, at the Gruene Grove area. We came on a weekday therefore it wasn't busy at all. The bartender was very friendly. Cocktails were great. The small room we took did have some plush red velvet seats and leather sofas as they try to set the mood of the 1920's prohibition era. The other room felt weird with the restroom washing station being next to the seating.

Iconic Music Venue & Nostalgic Dive Bar…read more If you are in the mood for a cold beer and great music, then take a scenic drive out to Devil's Backbone Tavern! It first operated as a stagecoach outpost & blacksmith shop. And it famously built the Tavern in Comal County during prohibition. It wasn't until the 1950s that a dance hall pavilion was added to the property. And while the tavern wasn't made famous through country songs, it remained a popular watering hole for the locals. Today, the new owners have helped revitalize the dance hall and brought about a renewed appreciation for this musical outpost. Some of the greatest singer/songwriters come to play at Devil's so be sure to check out the list of upcoming shows. So put Todd Snider in your playlist, check your GPS, and take a drive out to Fischer for a cold beer and great music! On a more personal note, I would love to see more listening room / storytelling type shows and album signing opportunities where artists can take advantage of the great acoustics and intimate space. Tips Basic Outdoor Bathrooms Parking is free but limited A/C units but no ceiling fans Bring cash for tips

Can't go wrong with a classic old school dive bar and dance hall. People were dancing having a…read moregreat time. Lone Star beer is now $5 - the days of $3 Lone Star are gone, but still reasonably priced considering how expensive dive things are.

Located in downtown San Marcos in the very heart of "college town, USA," Shade offers a picturesque…read morerooftop view of downtown and surprisingly good adult beverages with modest prices all in a safe environment. I wasn't told about this establishment, rather I happened upon it while meandering about aimlessly on a Saturday afternoon in April. All the other bars at 2am seemed dead, so I saw the sign and decided to ascend the "stairway to drinks" in the easily overlooked front entrance. After hitting the top of the stairs, the place opens up to a very interesting experience. There are two main covered areas, a thought to keep in mind as it was rigorously sprinkling when I visited. First there's a well-stocked open bar area under a makeshift roof with TVs there to grab the attention if the phone isn't working. Sorry, that's a pet peeve of mine as so many people go out nowadays to bars and sit on a phone rather than socialize. What's the point!? Ok, lets get back to the review shall we? While the bar has a 270 degree seating area, there are some open tables without a roof. This yields to the largest area with a shack like roof covering picknick tables, benches all not exactly the most comfortable seating but cozy nonetheless. The fellow patrons were extremely nice and represented all spectrums of life. As for the drinks the bartender was extremely helpful in suggesting drinks of the day while being fast in severing over 30 people by himself. Kudos to slinging suds at a lightspeed pace. I don't fault the establishment for only having one person scheduled as 2pm isn't normally busy but when an impromptu bridal shower shows up, Shade showed out (meaning they handled it well)! My bourbon cocktail was perfectly balanced while their special drinks weren't overpowering yet had enough alcohol to kick start a motor into 5th gear after sitting idle for too long. Overall, I love this joint as it's everything one could realistically want in a bar. Even though their cocktails varieties are somewhat limited, sorry I wasn't ordering a "pickle-rita" they're very good and reasonably priced. The view is great no matter where which seat is selected and the people are fun and delightful. I highly suggest giving this place a shot as it checks all the boxes on an impromptu list. The only pause would be if it's raining hard, let it end before heading up the stairs.

a good vibe safe place and drinks are great staff is really cool and chill! Me and my girl had a…read moreball plus everything well a lot of stuff. The drinks are strong.

Great spot for some casual night life in Wimberley!…read more We came here with a large group on a Friday night and they were able to accommodate all of us easily. Their kitchen is open until 10 pm, so we were all able to eat dinner (which came out fairly quickly and was pretty good!). There are multiple TVs, so we were able to watch the playoff football game we wanted to see. There is a stage for live music, and that night it was karaoke night, which was pretty fun. There is a big fire pit out back with chairs around it for the cooler nights. Lots of regulars and a few sweet bar dogs running around inside. Seems like a spot that is well loved and visited over and over again. We would definitely come back the next time we're in town!

I was looking for a place to watch in the World Cup and I put in sports bar in this came up. It is…read morecertainly out of the way, but I would like you to be busy. It wasn't busy till the game there was people watching. It's a very cool neat old place to the hotel attached to it. I'll definitely go back. The white staff is super friendly in show all folks in there. If it was good, the beer was told in the atmosphere without standing.

Dive Bar Cold Beer…read moreCheap drinks Live Music Indoor dance hall Outside stage Rooftop Valley View Biker Friendly Karaoke Hauntings Good Times on the Backbone!

Great Bar!!! Reasonable prices! Plenty of parking!…read moreBeautiful views, especially from the upper deck! Drive out and stop at both bars this one and the one next door!!! You will love the drive!!! Be sure to drive the full distance of that gorgeous view!!!

Went today for "Burger Night" burger was pretty damn good and the beers were ice cold. Would love…read moreto try it again another time. Loved the outdoor area and the small hole in the wall vibes of the place too

Highly recommend Tuesday Steak night. Excellent steak and loaded baked potato for $16…read more Kate, our server was outstanding , friendly and very attentive. Be ready to enjoy a delicious perfectly cooked steak at an unbelievable price