This place has 2 of my favorite things, food & alcohol. Live band on the weekend was cool. You order food and drinks at the bar, it did take quite awhile for them to serve food BUT it was SO worth it. Got the blue burger (bison meat) and sweet potatoe fries. This place is pretty casual, nothing fancy which is perfect for me. You can dress up or down, whatever you feel like. Check it out and say I sent you! (Don't really do that, they have no idea who I am, you'd just embaress yourself) read more

Good old fashioned Texas chili and burgers. Cornbread scores high also. Located in a hundred year old building/bar/saloon with wooden floors and brick walls. Large tap selection. Family friendly during the day and a bar at night, kitchen closes at 9. Be ready to yell and not hear your neighbor during live music nights. I'm pretty sure the volume is designed to turn people away at the door as it has done to us more than once. read more

The atmosphere was great and they had a full bar but they were known for the chili but they were out. The burger was good and so was the fried pickles but who runs out of their signature dish. read more

Cold tap! Great vegetarian bean burgers! Country style home cooking. I love sweet potato fries and well they have them. Live music. Downtown New Braunfels. read more

Unless you eat there for lunch...save your money. Been to this place three times. Fri, Sat and Sun nights. Drafts are $4.50 and up and in 12 oz glasses. They have a kitchen until 9pm. food OK, chili, burgers, sandwiches etc. Music is over-hyped on their page and on ReverbNation...bands are nothing special, sometime a cover, mostly patrons are over 40 and there to 2-step with younger gals. Bartender could care less, waited over 5 mins. to be greeted and the place was dead ! New Braunfels isn't San Antonio or Austin folks, not much of a night life here unless your 20-30 and hang at the Pour House up the street with the bikers and the "beautiful people" of New Braunfels. I used to live closer to Austin, I miss that now... read more

This place was a real treat for the history, ambiance and tasty food. I had the bacon and blue burger and the xx chili. Loved the chunks of sirloin in the chili, which is heavy on the famous Phoenix chili powder. We got a side of the ring of fire and used for an xtra kick. The only thing is one waiter worked the bar and the whole place--5 tables and 10 individuals at the bar. Not sure how he is managing but he is! A bit slow but great food and music and you can have a beer or cream soda and enjoy life while you wait. read more

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Not a huge fan. I get that it's not really a restaurant. It's a bar that serves food. I really get it, but if an establishment is going to serve food it might be a good idea to have food servers. Our nephew brought us here for the chili. If you are hungry for chili this is the place. The chili coke rated in degrees of heat. I understand the draw for the chili. The burger, sandwiches and other items are just standard nothing special. People have to go to the bar to order food and to get drinks. There is no table served except to bring food from the kitchen and someone cleans off the table when people leave. The live music was....just background noise. I guess it was just open mic night or something. Great selection of beer on tap. Three solid bartenders who seemed to keep the place going. If you are out to drink beer on tap and maybe grab a bite this is okay. Chili is good. read more

I have come to this place for years and absolutely LOVED the chili dogs. The last two times I have come it has been horrible!!! The last time they had no hot dogs. We tried again today and the service was less than stellar, after waiting half an hour (only 2 other patrons present) our chili dogs arrived and were store bought regular wieners and a sesame seed bun with 6 fries on the side. This is not at all what The Phoenix used to be like. When we complained the server was annoyed and had them remade with the correct bun/wiener then dropped them off at our table without ever even acknowledging us. As much as we used to love this place, we will not be coming back in the future. I'm not sure if management has changed or is simply unaware of the poor performance of the wait staff and food but I hate how terrible this place is now! read more

Phoenix Saloon - Bars Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

Full of history, cold beer and great Chili. Stop by for music and a cold draft beer! Two bartenders ran the place at lunch. We enjoyed a cold beer or two and played checkers. We will be back! I felt like I'd been in Lonesome Dove sitting there!! read more

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Save the trouble & money and go to the Mobil gas station for a lunch instead of this travesty. I have seen this place a ton on the food network. So it was on my bucket list. The building itself is awesome.... but that is where it stops. The chili that is supposed to be legendary tasted like they dropped the small bottle of McCormick chili powder in it- that was all you could taste. But at least it had a flavor. The cornbread was dry and bland. The hamburger tasted like it came from Sam's Club frozen section. It needed 2 tbsp of ketchup to add some pizzazz to it. It gets worse. The 6 millenials behind the counter of this slow Saturday were busy talking & texting to be bothered to take an order. I stood there for 5 mins before 1 looked up and made eye contact with me, after I made a remark. read more

Chicken sandwich is OFF THE CHAIN. Seriously, GET IT. The burgers are meh, dry, and the chili burger is deceiving (lol, I know, this is ridiculous). Anyway, forget about the burgers. Chili is good, but no comparison to the chicken sandwich. It has mango chutney that's just amazing. If they made more food like this I'd go all the damn time. Their wide selection of beers on tap are great and most of the bartenders are awesome and informative and will give you as many samples as you want. Except one, who was seriously rude and served my sister chardonnay in a water cup. (black hair, hispanic looking) The girl bartender, though, is awesome, super nice, and very helpful. As undying as my love is for the phoenix, they have been slipping lately. Service has been slow, and our chicken sandwiches were burnt to the max the last time we went there. Although we waited an hour and 20 for our takout last week, the cool blondish bartender dude gave us free drafts, so I can't complain there, at least he wanted to make it up to us, and I know they were short a cook, so I don't hold it against them. I know sometimes owners and managers check these, though, so I want them to know. One other minor complaint, is that they always have someone playing live music there, which is awesome, but it's always too damn loud. Turning it down just a few notches when people are trying to sit and eat would be lovely. read more

I have visited this establishment twice, once 2 years ago for a concert, and drinking, and just the other day, specifically for a burger, after seeing them reviewed, and awarded on a TX specific, "Foodie" show. I knew, based off of the tv show, what I was going to order, before I got there, a Chili Cheeseburger. It was a Monday, so I figured they would be slow, but I guess everyone else saw the show too! They had two bartenders, and 1 cook working. No table service available. I waited at the end of the ordering line for 20min, then the second bartender announced to the people in line behind me, that he was now taking orders. So they got to order ahead of me, and after only waiting less than 5 min. This also split our party of fives order, and messed up the timing significantly. The first two of our party got there order after 35 minutes, the last three got our after an hour, and 15 min. They were done way before we got ours. All five of our sodas were flat. I almost cancelled my order, and wish I would have after we ate. It was okay. Nothing special. I might order something there, if attending a show in the future, but wouldn't ever go there just to eat. Under-staffed, under-trained, under-friendly, over-rated. read more

Great drinks. Good prices. And outstanding musical performances. This was the second bar my fiancé and I went to and was our favorite.

This is an amazing bar. We came here to pre game before a concert and the staff was super friendly, quick service, nice selection of draft beer and their Phoenix colada was awesome. They started me a tab and just asked for my name not asking to hold a credit card or anything. We got a small bowl of chili to try since it was featured on the travel Chanel and food network we had to see what it was about and it did not disappoint very good food. We will be back tomorrow to try to burgers! I would definitely recommend this bar. read more

I simply adore the Phoenix and will jump at any chance to drive down from Austin for a show. The place is clean, the staff is awesome (owner is a doll, bartenders are so much fun), acoustics are WONDERFUL, and they have vegan chili! It's located just off the roundabout on a very charming little side street lined with brick buildings housing stores and pubs. The cover is very reasonable given the level of talent, which tends to vary in style/genre on any given night, so you're sure to find something you like. And be sure to check out the jukebox that plays old 45s between sets. Great place! read more

I cannot speak more highly of how much I love this place. I come every single time I go tubing or any time I am in the NEW Braunfels! The staff is friendly and the place is filled with nice locals who are always down to strike up a conversation. The place is home to some amazing live bands, both small names and big. They keep an up to date schedule on their website. The food is phenomenal and the drinks are great. They have a wide selection of beers on tap and an above average selection of liquors. You will not be disappointed and if you are... just have another drink! read more

The chili is average, place is too noisy and the staff is ambivalent, if not rude.

As a bar, I could really care less about Phoenix. They have a nice beer selection but New Braunfels needs another bar that books mainly Americana bands like Schlitterbahn needs another water slide. I do, however, find myself going for lunch when it isn't crowded. The food here is pretty exceptional. Burgers? Likely the best in town. Chili, excellent. Be forewarned the "Ring of Fire" really refers to what will happen to your nether regions after you eat it. I enjoy spicy, and I do like this chili, but even spice lovers will find the double shot adequate. You absolutely must get the sweet potato fries with the blue cheese sauce. They are unbelievably delicious. read more

Do what everyone tells you and try their chili! I had the "Double Shot" chili and it was pretty hot, but if you really like it hot you still have 2 more levels of burn you can try. I really liked mine, it was hot but not too hot that it covered up all the delicious flavor! My husband had their Blue Burger and he swears it's the best burger in Texas so far! Pretty decent selection of Texan beers on tap too (which you will need if you order the hot chili!). We just went for lunch but it looked pretty cool at night, good local music with a $5 cover. read more

Great live music bar, in fact it's THE live music venue in the river region. There are lots of clubs in the area that have bands. If you want to go a place to see a show and feel like you're in a music club, this is your bar. They have a full bar (including 30 beers on tap), a friendly staff, and an excellent sound system. This is not a tourist hangout or a trendy hot spot, its a music club - they've spent their resources in all the right places. Way to go Phoenix Saloon. We've been waiting for you. read more

We had a great time at the Phoenix. chili was awesome. Great bartenders. All Mixed Up was playing oldies. Had a great time till I went to dry my hands in the bathroom. They have "THE WORST" hand blow dryers you will ever use. Just sayin'. Changed my review from 3 star to 5 star . I went back to the Phoenix saloon today and they installed some brand new high tech blow dryers. Thank you. read more

Was in New Braunfels today and wanted to eat lunch at a place that had some history behind it. Since the weather was getting cooler, I wanted to get a bowl of chili. Ordered the Texas Red Chili and couldn't have been more pleased with my choice. The chili is made with real chunks of sirloin, no beans, and had just the right amount of spice to it. Also served with a healthy piece of homemade cornbread. The entertainment today was a group of senior ladies doing a little line dancing. Neat place to visit. Historic Marker located outside on the front sidewalk about the saloon. read more

Beautiful establishment. Great beer selection. Sweet stage and free shows. Did not try the food but apparently it's been on the food network. I love it. Get there early if you want a table though as it is a popular joint. read more

I only gave a one star for the terrible service, otherwise the food is great. We were there 15 minutes after they opened and the blond waitress forgot to put on our order for food. She never apologized or owned up to her mistake instead she blamed it on the kitchen. When they get rid of her or give her better training I might come back. read more

Admittedly this is a place I visit 1-3 times a week EVERY week. I had the Frito Pie for lunch today. It was served with the Mild Chili. It's good and I'll have it again but it's heartburn for me afterward. I go here mainly for drinking (a ton of selection on tap) and fraternizing with all the local downtown NB peeps. Thursday's karaoke is always a blast! Mario the GM is the man to see. Always has a smile and excellent customer service. read more

Stopped for lunch, tried the frito pie, I had no idea fritos could come in that small a package, the meat was good but EVERYTHING was an additional charge. Our evening was open so we decided to come back and listen to live music that night. Sat at a dirty table that no one ever came to clean, had a draft beer that had something else in the class prior to my beer, could not drink it but it worked out ok because the music was so BAD it drove me out of the place anyway. Too many other good places to go in the area other than here. Definitely take a pass. read more

We elected to dodge the crowds at Gruene Hall and go here after the rodeo. Beautiful bar. I was surprised at the big selection of beers on tap. Kaitlin the bartender was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the beers, and encouraged to try samples, even though it was late on a Saturday night and somewhat crowded. The live music was good. Most of the floor area is taken up by low tables, where people sit and watch the band, so no one was dancing. Not much opportunity for mingling, unless you can squeeze in at the bar. They should get some high tops. read more

Really good food and draft options. Had the side chili and Spaten. The chili had what appeared to be brisket. Very good. Then ordered the blue burger with baked sweet potato wedges--both very delicious. Will go back. read more

Met there with friends on Sunday evening, July 28th. The kitchen was not fully functioning that evening, and that can be understandable as things do malfunction. But we wouldn't have stayed to eat anyway as the music was so loud you couldn't even hear yourself think, let alone have a conversation with the people at your table. We finished our one drink each and left for another place that had a better ambiance that allowed good conversation along with the enjoyment of the music. read more

What!?!? I can't hear you the music is TOO LOUD!!!!! I only gave it one star because of the volume of the music today. I mean I'm here fairly often because the cheeseburger is incredible and the Thirsty Goat Amber Ale on tap is wonderful! But this new bartender seems to think that we should all appreciate Metallica played so loudly that it causes ripples in your drink! I will come back but if he is there I will leave... but he was a nice guy. Oh no! Perhaps I'm old... read more

I stumbled upon this place while in New Braunfels and I LOVED the atmosphere. Now, while i was there during the day on a Saturday it wasn't overly crowded but definitely had a good vibe. I'd definitely go back, perhaps on a Saturday evening to listen to the live music read more

After a full day at Schlitterbahn, my wife and I were starving for a burger and a beer. Surprisingly, this was one of the few places open on Saturday night that wasn't just a bar and relatively smoke-free. We ordered some local beers and burgers (which came with our choice of buns and chips) and were totally satisfied. The burgers were really good (but then again we were starving so maybe anything would've tasted good!). The music and stage were pretty cool too, although we didn't stay to see the live band play. :-\ read more

Had lunch here a couple of weeks ago and it was great. It wasn't busy at all and the place was kept really clean. I had the Blue Burger, which is a blue cheese stuffed burger topped with applewood smoked bacon and blue cheese mayo. It was delicious. I'm definitely going back. read more

The Phoenix Saloon has much to offer for lovers of music, chili, and/or history. The saloon was lovingly well renovated in 2010, and has been standing in New Braunfels since it was established in 1871. Back then it was well known to be the first bar to serve women, it's live music, and for the chili powder it's proprietor invented. All but the basement closed in 1918 as a result of the Prohibition, and in 1922 it became a department store. I had the pleasure to watch the Blue Water Highway Band here one evening, while sipping the house secret recipe Sangria (which was surprisingly OK). I unfortunately didn't get a chance to try the chili, but the menu looked tasty (I will definitely be back for a try). I found the venue to be quiet enjoyable for live music. The acoustics were good, the seating was open comfortable community style, and there was some room to dance upfront. The staff were also very friendly. Four stars for a great historic music venue just a short drive outside Austin. read more

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We like this place. Went here with friends during the summer. Good burgers and fries, good drinks and a cool atmosphere.

This place doesn't even deserve one star. The female bartender (wish I could remember her name) sucked...I've never had worse service. She was rude and incompetent! The food was...eh not even average. Will NEVER go back!! The owner(s) should be embarrassed and ashamed of their employees. read more

I was hoping this place would be much cooler. The vibe is vey chill and casual, good for watching football games, but the service is not very good. We left after 1 drink read more

Hubby and I decided that we must go try the famous chili while in New Braunfels for the weekend. I am more than disappointed and frustrated now. We both ordered the single shot (mild) chili. It came out and we started to eat. I almost cried because it was so over the top spicy. My husband, who eats spicy food all the time, was struggling to even eat his. We asked the server if the mild chili was supposed to be that hot or could we have been served the wrong chili. He said the jalapeños may have been hotter than usual. My husband tried politely to explain that there was absolutely no way that was mild. Server asked if I wanted sour cream. Never would check if we had possibly gotten the wrong chili. I have a super hard time believing that was the mild. I understand and enjoy the fact that chili is meant to be spicy, but this was absolutely way too much. Don't think we will be going back. read more

Used to be Amazing, I'd go have a few beers and chicken sandwich with the mango chutney. Now it takes over an hour and the staff practically throws things at you just to keep you quiet. You can see into the kitchen if you sit at the bar, and let me tell you what's going on in there is barely sanitary much less not up to code! Revamp! Feet back to your old glory days! Until then I'll drink beer and eat burgers elsewhere read more

This is a must stop when I am in New Braunfels. It does not matter what I'm doing or where else I am eating but I go to the Phoenix every time since I discovered it 3 years ago. Great Chili, Great Burgers. A good selection of Local and Texas beers. read more