I went to Jack's this past Wednesday for karaoke night and had a great time. They call it a "Roadhouse" which I guess is another word for "dive bar", but in the most flattering sense of the word. However, let me clarify. Jack's is not a hipster dive bar. You will not hear greasy-haired young men wearing their girlfriends' pants telling you about this place and how you've probably never heard of it because only people in the know really know about it. I can guarantee you that no one at Jack's has ever heard of Animal Collective, and nor do they care to. Jack's is a genuine Texas roadhouse. Being a Wednesday night, the crowd was small and there seemed to be a lot of regulars. The two gals working behind the bar were really friendly and stopped to talk with everyone sitting at the bar for a bit while still keeping up with people's drink orders. The atmosphere was as friendly as the bartenders, and by the end of the night everyone was joking with everyone else and pretty much just having a great time. Everyone who went up to sing karaoke was given a rousing round of applause afterwords, no matter how good or bad they might have been. People were smoking inside, but they have a lot of fans going and the ceilings are relatively high, so the air didn't seem that smoky. The decor inside kind of defies description, but let's just say that there were a whole bunch of bras and thongs glued to the ceiling above the bar and no explanation was offered as to why, though I didn't ask. I'll have to ask next time. After one visit, this place has become my favorite bar in San Marcos. I will definitely be going back. I might even eventually muster up the courage to sing at karaoke night. read more

Unless you're looking for something to smoke or put up your nose. Or get over poured. Or need a hook up. Please pass. I LOVE a good dive bar. Staff was fully aware of the happenings. Not my jam. One and done. Be warned if you're an out of towner. Drug deals right and left. Just pass. Dive bars should be fun, eclectic, weird, and gritty. I wish I could give less than one star. read more

Jack's Roadhouse - Single vodka a Coke. Over pour. So sad. - Bars Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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My wife and I have recently become regulars at this bar because we enjoy the atmosphere--she likes playing the games and I like watching the sports. Unfortunately, our experience has been negatively affected by the behavior of the bar manager as she is often intoxicated. On several occasions the manager has made passive-aggressive comments toward us that made us feel unwelcome. We initially ignored it because we understand that everyone can have an off day. However, during a recent visit the situation escalated significantly. The manager came in while "off duty" and appeared extremely intoxicated (this has happened multiple days). She was stumbling drunk and began speaking aggressively toward customers. During this interaction she directed abusive language at my wife, including calling her a very offensive name. This was shocking and completely inappropriate behavior from someone who represents the business. I attempted to bring the issue to the bartender's attention, but it was clear he was in a difficult position since this individual is his supervisor. I'm sharing this review in hopes that the owner becomes aware of the situation. We actually enjoy the bar itself and would like to continue supporting the business, but no customer should be treated this way by management. I hope the ownership takes this seriously and addresses the conduct of their management staff. read more

0/5 stars. Didn't believe my real Arkansas ID. bartenders should taken a course (free by the city every few months) on how to check a real ID. read more

Service & drinks were great. It's definitely not a place where you need to dress up. Very low-key & chill!

We didn't stay because we thought the establishment had an in house cook- it is a food truck with Mexican, we were wanting a burger. Looked like a casual, friendly place to kick back with friends and watch a game. read more

Best damn bar in town. Great service. Blues jam every Wednesday. Beats the square. Highly suggest going! read more

Sadly a bartender had her baby here while on the clock. Other one kept go to the "bathroom". Customers going back and forth in groups to car along w bartenders. Not seeing a lot of transactions going through the register. read more

So I was in San Marcos overnight and the cable and internet went out, and my phone was at 20 percent. I decided to go somewhere with TVs to grab a drink. This is a legit A+ dive bar that anyone could feel comfortable. Open Mic on Tuesday with Kayle Jane is great I here. She was a great bartender too, as well as Tiffany. Everyone was nice and I loved it. read more

Jack's Roadhouse - Bars Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Love the casual ambiance. Waiting for the Kitchen to reopen! Great prices on beer and liquor!

Wonderful bar. Chandre was great. Excellent service. Nice bar. Great happy hour specials. A friendly place to have a beer or drinks. Clean nice. We loved it. Can hardly wait to taste the food. read more

The first time I went to Jack's was this past year. I was sitting at the bar with a couple of my friends and starting shooting the shit with these old guys. We're laughing, giving each other all kinds of hell, and taking turns buying rounds of beer. The next thing I know the old guy walks back into the kitchen and comes back a few minutes later. Turns out one of the old boys was Jack. That kinda sums up this place. It's the type of place where you can just go have a beer and meet good people. The food is cheap greasy bar food and the beer is cold. If you tilt your nose up to that you should stick to Chili's. One of the best parts is you can bring your own hard liquor and get setups for a couple dollars. All in all this place is a great refuge for those of us who are sick of the impersonal service and crowds the square has to offer. read more

Lively type of place. Has a divey way about it. Patio/porch seats.

Awesome dive bar, it hits all the necessary points to be called a dice bar, beer only? Yup, draft? Nope, tv's? Yup, regulars? Yup, delicious greasy burgers? Yup, old school cd juke box? Yup, pool tables darts and a small music stage? Yup, douche bag college students? Absolutely not!!! Bottom line, this is the place you want when want a chill place to eat, grab a beer and watch a game. read more

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It's my favorite on Wednesday nights. Whether the crowd is thin or everyone is inside .... everyone is super friendly and the Karaoke is fun! No stress! And the DJ is a talented and nice guy. read more

Jacks is one of those places you can walk into and drink a beer in peace. They've got an assortment of entertainment like Karaoke and Live Music. Your probably not going to make many friends walking in w/ your polo and pladd shorts, but if your into a good ole fashioned dive bar with some great people i.e. Floyd the owner (Shoutout to Floyd from Devin and Flywood) this is your spot. Beer is always cold and always cheap! The food is good bar food too, not some stuff pulled out of a bag, they actually slice and dice back there and put some Soul Gravy on it! Get out to the roadhouse and get your inner badass on!!! BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) just make sure and tip your waitress for the setups! read more

Perfect mix of bikers and college kids!! Always has live music and mondays are usually dollar beer nights. It is very small and can get very packed.. lots of smoke, but it's a bar! Good place to hit up if you like live americana and cold beer! I also believe you can bring in your own liquor, just buy your mixers there! read more

Love this place! So worth the drive from South Austin! Food is yummy, owners and staff are friendly and beer prices are cheap and you can even b.y.o.b! Whether you are in a crowd or alone, you will make friends and enjoy yourself! Karaoke nights, with your host Martin, rock every Wednesday and Sunday. read more