Such a fun place right outside the gate of Randolph AFB! We stopped in randomly one Friday night to…read moregrab a bite to eat and had our baby with us, so we decided to sit out on the patio. There was a musician singing and playing guitar, and he was really good, which made the atmosphere even better. The drinks were great and the food was even better. We ordered wings and a pizza and really enjoyed both. It also felt very family-friendly. There's a small play area just off the outside deck, and several kids were down there playing, which was nice to see. The highchairs can be a little hard to spot, but they do have them inside near the restrooms. Overall, it was a great experience and we'll definitely be coming back!

For the cod fish ń chips the breading had a little kick; that was more a breading for carfisg…read more Personal opinion I like my cod battered. Fries were wedge size but thin but different, would have love to have tried them straight out the fryer. Fish sauce was like a dill spice flavor was fantastic the lemon half was grilled loved that. Confirmed with the person taking my order it was to go twice but they still brought it to me as a dine in they had to go back and pack it. Inside was nice will bring my husband in to try the beer and I'd like to try their burgers.

So there's no way I was going to miss the opportunity to, borrowing from Chris Traeger, quite…read moreLITERALLY head over to the Winchester and have a cold pint. The place was located in a small plaza off the side of some main roads, and we gathered for a class team building event. By that I mean beer and burgers. The entrance beckons you to come on in, what with its neon sign and all. The walk up feels rustic, and the door makes it official: you're entering an awesome place. There's plenty of seating and every night has something else to offer. I enjoyed the breakfast burger which was delicious. I liked the quality of the bread and the contrast of a well-seasoned patty. The fried egg was prepared beautifully, and the yolk covered the fries waiting below on the tray. The place is military friendly in terms of the bill and our sever, Rebecca, was not only fast and friendly but very welcoming and knowledgeable. Some folks decided to try their hand at Karaoke and had the stage to themselves. I liked that the TVs also had the lyrics up so that you could sing along without having to turn to face the stage. All in all it was a great place to grab a bite and build rapport with colleagues.

We came here with a large party, but we had made a reservation in advance, and the staff accepted…read moreit. Unfortunately, despite the reservation, service was EXTREMELY slow. We arrived at 12:45, and by 3:00 p.m. only about half of our group had received their food. While the servers themselves were polite and professional, this issue falls squarely on management and whoever approved the reservation knowing they could not reasonably accommodate it. To make matters worse, the food was overpriced and similar to food court food. Overall, a very disappointing experience, and I cannot recommend this restaurant. If I were the manager I would've comped the whole party. This is not a way to run a business!

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

If it's not broken, don't fix it. The bartenders are amazing, always have been. It's always been…read morethe perfect little neighborhood pub. The new manager that has been brought in has changed that. He has no bar management experience and no bar tending experience and makes no effort to get to know the regulars who are the foundation of the community pub that place used to be. If there is a common denominator of why this place is on the down and out, it's the new manager.

Excellent service always, my friends and I frequent the pub often, and love all our bartenders!read more

Stopped by the beagle after work with some coworkers and we had a kicking time! They have daily…read moredrink specials and prices are reasonable. We ordered some nachos and a pretzel for the table to share. The nachos were huge! Toppings were ok. The highlight was the pretzel. It was fresh and so soft. The beer cheese was ok, not the best. Regardless, food was demolished. The beagle had a great ambiance and good tunes going. Servers were friendly and eager to make you feel welcomed. Would definitely recommend for a drinking spot.

While I thought I was walking into more of a restaurant than a dive bar, I was pleasantly surprised…read morewith the quality and quantity of the food. When I was seated, the manger came out to introduce herself and then tended to us. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. The menu is limited so we had the pretzels as an appetizer and then I ordered the chicken sandwich and my husband had the burger. Both were really good and the portions were quite large! This would be a nice spot to stop at for lunch or late night munchies.

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.

This bar is dirty and bartenders not professional. Always drinking and cater to the ppl that buy…read morethem shots. The patrons are always way beyond drunk but continue to be served. Not a safe place.

The kids wanted to take me out for Mother's Day and we needed a dog friendly location. The day was…read moreperfect for sitting outside, the staff were great. They even brought us a picture of ice water and makeshift bowl for our dog! I stuck to my fish and chips and my daughter had the paddy melt which was really good. My son had a Reuben but you couldn't taste the corn beef due to a ton of sauerkraut. He had to take some off. Anyone wanted true Irish pub food should check them out.

We ordered the mini pitcher of domestic and were served with 2 dirty pint glasses. One had a little…read morered/strawberry stuff inside the glass. Gross. We did get pints that looked clean but had water spots. We drank our line star that was not that cold. Needless to say, we didn't want to eat there based on cleanliness. The bathrooms are not great either. Good luck.