Stopped in with my parents after walking around to a few other places. It was nice, cool, and the beer was cold! Bar tender was friendly and served us quickly, really glad we found this place. Looks like it could be a bit more lively at night, but for us at this moment it was perfect! read more

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Sooo much potential in this awesome old building that is being missed. First, why not offer table service? It is very difficult and awkward to squeeze between bar patrons to place your food order. Second, get rid of the cheap Chinese Christmas lights behind the bar, they just detract from the cool historic western feel of the bar. Third, clean the dang lines, tap beer is FUNKY! Finally, serve the food at the correct temp, sick of getting warm chili. read more

First time eating here because we heard about the "famous" chili. We ordered the chili dog with wedges and fried pickles. The fried pickles were not good. They were extra crispy including the pickle itself. The pickles almost seemed dehydrated. No flavor except for breading. Weirdest and worst fried pickle I've ever had. The chili dog had a large bun, small hot dog, small amount of chili and horrible wedges. Chili had a nice flavor for the little that came on the dog. Our son had a grilled chicken sandwich with the same bad wedges. All that with 2 beers and a lemonade and were charged $60 before the tip. With all the good places popping up to eat in New Braunfels, I will not be eating here ever again. read more

Food is outstanding but the bartenders are not. Been coming here for burgers and the chili the past 3 years. First few times were great but the last 2 years the bar service has been less than desirable. We have lived in New Braunfels for 3yrs now and love all of downtown bars and support all the local business here. But the bar staff is not welcoming at all. Came for dinner on a Saturday night place was not busy at 7:30pm and band setting up for 8:30pm. Place was pretty dead considering this was the start of Summer tube season. Food was great but bar staff needs to change the attitude. If I was visiting I would have been very disappointed. This place is a staple of downtown NB and has great music but I would not bring any anyone to visit for pure embarrassment of the bartenders. Please get better staff behind the bar. read more

I used to come here with my wife before all the children ruined our night lives forever. I had the super hot chilli. It was 10 years ago, and I still feel it. I swear i never got COVID just because those little bugs are afraid of the ghost pepper chilli still circulating in my body. read more

placed an order for desert and lady had me wait close to 28 min to say they don't have it & than had go ask for everything like ketchup and napkins not sure if they serves so we did it . read more

Great place great food. We took the whole family and all liked their food and drink. The grandkids loved playing the two arcade machines. We put alot of quarters in those machines, but it was worth it with the fun they had. read more

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Cool spot. I love it when owners come in and re-purpose historical buildings like this one. They have live-bands on the weekends and a decent drink list to choose from. I see a lot of people have posted about the bar food, and unfortunately, we didn't get to try it. But if we are in town again, I am eating here next time! read more

Phoenix Saloon - Bars Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

Great service the live band was amazing. The atmosphere is very welcoming. We always have a great time

Moved to NB a couple years ago. Second time coming here. Last time, a year ago, was told same excuse about large beer glasses, they only have a couple so you don't get a fresh one each time. Food is crap. If a health inspector walked in they'd be closed in a heart beat. read more

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They have a chili burger that will make you cry it's so good. Their menu is small but everything is so full of unique and amazing flavors! Not a huge selection on tap but we love what they do have and will be going a couple times a month now that we have found it. Side note, their cobbler is the ish. They make it to order so it's so fresh and hot. read more

A must visit bar and restaurant in downtown New Braunfels. The Phoenix Saloon has a rich history being registered as a Texas Landmark as well as being on a tour of haunted places! They've kept up that 1800's saloon feel, very cool! That aside, their menu is delicious. Top shelf "bar food". But the must have is their homemade chili and cornbread. It's to freaking die for! But be warned, it comes in three levels of heat. The hottest would tear up the toughest of Texas cowpokes! They also have a full bar with a multitude of craft and domestic beers on draught. The Phoenix is also well known for their showcase of local music talent. From a laidback guy strumming a guitar on the small stage during the afternoon, to full on rock and country bands on the big stage at night on the weekend. That said, the ONLY drawback is the music (during the afternoon) can be too loud at times. Still, add the Phoenix Saloon to your list to visit (or comeback for another visit!) you won't be disappointed. read more

Phoenix Saloon - My hot Texas wife trying to put out the fire from the MEDIUM heat Phoenix Saloon chili! Delicious, but be warned! - Bars Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

The Phoenix Saloon is conveniently located just off the main square on the corner of San Antonio and Casteel with huge windows to look out to the street. I've been here several times over the years since they have opened. It's always a stop on the pub crawls! What's not to love... Long bar along the way for all those bar flies to hold up Lots of seating which is also great for groups Huge band stand for those night with live music Food!... how about that history of chili??? The history according to their website: "Since 1871, our building has been home to various bars and saloons, most famously the original Phoenix Saloon. It was here in 1894 that William Gebhardt, proprietor of the back room cafe, invented chili powder! Prior to this, chilis had only ever been used fresh, but Gebhardt devised a process for crushing and drying them. Gebhardt brand chili products are still widely available today. The original Phoenix Saloon was reputedly the first bar in Texas to offer service to women. No lady who valued her reputation would dare be seen in a saloon, so the proprietor set up a ladies beer garden with bells in the trees for service. There was a deer pen too, and an alligator pit and badger fights. There was even a parrot on a perch just inside the front door that was taught to say, "Have you paid your bill!?" in German! Prohibition put an end to the good times at the Phoenix, which closed its doors on June 26, 1918. The Ludwig Building, as it was then known, was expanded and turned into a department store in 1922. In 1935, by now renamed the Schmidt Building, it was remodeled again. The building was home to a number of retail and service businesses until the Phoenix rose from the ashes, so to speak, on March 5, 2010. Like its mythical namesake, the Phoenix Saloon has been reborn! The new owners relish the building's flavorful past. In bringing the new incarnation to life, they've exposed the original 1871 brick wall, salvaged the old Phoenix Saloon beadboard paneling and re-used various old shutters, sinks and lights. Trying to celebrate all aspects of the building, they also constructed the 40-foot-long bar from the old department store cabinetry, flipped a mirror from the old shoe department upside down behind the bar and relocated a three-way dressing room mirror in the ladies restroom." The Phoenix is also to be reported as being haunted... with such history, this shouldn't be a surprise.... Boo! So go grab a local beer and some Texas Red with Fritos and a burger on the side... it's time to have a good 'ol time in downtown NB! read more

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Horrible customer service. We came to Phoenix to have a beer and a burger. It was 6:45 pm on New Years Eve and there were only 18 people seated in the restaurant. All the tables rest of the tables were labeled with a reserved sign for 7:30. We were not acknowledged or offered any explanation why there was no seating available. We felt as if the employees were staring at us waiting for us to leave. And that's what we did. We walked across the street to KRAUSE's where we were welcomed. read more

The bowl of "Ring of Fire" Chili I had here is probably the best this 7th generation Texan has ever had, with a perfect amount of heat. Add to this an awesome beer selection as well as live music, and the Phoenix is one of those establishments that can make you want to relocate to a town. read more

My boyfriend asked me to write this review. Eeks! Me thinks not. We came here for chili one night. 8/9 or 8/10. When we arrived the blonde bartender was assisting another customer for a hot 5 minutes. When she came over to us we asked to order food and she said the kitchen closed ONE MINUTE BEFORE. But ma'am, we have been standing here for a while... If someone took our order when we arrived, we wouldn't've been in this pickle. The place was not busy (2-3 3 tops max). I understand the kitchen is closed but I'm sure, positive even, that they don't throw out the chili as soon as the second hand hits 12. You could've asked the kitchen to scoop one bowl of chili out in exchange for money, and I bet $100 they would've done it. Why? Because I ask my kitchen guys all the time. We will not be coming back and my boyfriend would like to speak to management/owners. Thanks. read more

This saloon was closed down due to prohibition in 1918. The Phoenix Saloon has risen from the ashes in downtown New Braunfels. The owner says he tried to make the saloon as close to the original as possible. read more

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Went here after eating at McAdoo's on a Tuesday afternoon. Enjoyed the South African bartender who let us try a couple of the drafts before picking out the right one. There are a number of choices but I ended up with the Scotch Ale that was perfect. We then wondered over and played a couple games of checkers. Perfect afternoon! read more

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What's not to like about this old honky tonky saloon made new-again?! The ambience is rustic but hip and the clientele is an eclectic mix of locals, folks who like to dance, and some tourists. The beer selection is not huge but very good! There are several taps dedicated to Guadalupe Brewing and Pedernales as well as some Austin breweries. They have bands playing throughout the week and the acoustics is great for the space. I'm sure the owners/investors spent a pretty penny renovating this place -- it shows! I'm sure NB residents are happy to have this saloon call NB home. read more

While floating the river all afternoon, all The Man could talk about was getting a good burger. I started suggesting The Phoenix Saloon - good food and less than 5 minutes from where we would get out. And by the time we did get out we were famished and totally jonesing for some red meat! The Phoenix was less than 3 minutes to get to, but that's about all the hype it delivered. The place was less than half full when we walked in, with 2 people sitting at the bar. We sat, made our choices from the menu and The Man made his way to the bar to order - a Phoenix burger w cheese for me and a Blue Burger for him, both medium rare and both with the house specialty sweet potato fries and house sauce. The Man also ordered a cup of the hot chili. After 45 minutes of waiting, and with no cup of chili, I requested some crackers to at least calm our stomachs. The bartender was nice enough to provide a tub of pretzels that we promptly coated with mustard. Yes, we were that hungry, and yes we were still waiting for food. We would have left but you pay when you order, so we were still waiting on paid for food. Almost an hour later our burgers finally arrived, both well done. We didn't care - at this point we were starving and the napkins were staring to look tasty. The sweet potatoes were tasty, the chili was actually hot (we think - it might have just been the entire jalapeño sliced on top), and we ate. But we will not be back. read more

Phoenix Saloon - hot chili made hot by sliced jalapeño on top - Bars Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

Came for the chili and history. They have 4 heat level chilis. They all start from the same base chili and then peppers are added ranging from jalepenos to ghost chilis. I stopped at habanero. Not blazing but good heat. The toppings are pricy at $0.75 each for small amounts of onion, cheese, sour cream, etc. it adds up quickly. The chili flavor is tasty. Large chunks or as they say hunks of browned sirloin (seemed like chuck) are widely dispersed in a thickened chili sauce. I prefer 80% meat with just enough reduced chili stock, theirs is more like 50:50. Moved on to the blue burger. Menu says stuffed with blue cheese but it is actually mixed in the meat. It was well prepared and tasty. The atmosphere is super chill and the Night Owls were on stage tonight, I'm impressed! Service is mostly order at the bar. I'm pretty much a chili snob, I only like my own creation but theirs is pretty good if someone else is making it for you. read more

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Talk about a Texas dive bar. This is the real deal. It's old as hell. Full of character and even has a bullet hole in one of the walls from who knows what. I don't think you have to worry about getting shot though. You drink shots here instead of discharge them. They have cool live music sometimes too. read more

We brought our family of 6 tonight. The food was AMAZING and the service was great. The only reason we didn't give 5 stars was because they didn't have a kids menu and you have to order your food at the bar, which is hard for a family of 6! Burgers were perfectly cooked and the chili is the best I've had! The local beer selection was nice too! read more

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I come in here any time I get the chance. They have a great selection of beers and food, especially the chili. The bar has an Old West vibe which is perfect. read more

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I came in here while on break one day, and I've got to say this place has the best chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries I've ever had. The seasoning on the fries was so good and they were the perfect consistency of crispy on the outside, soft inside, and are complemented nicely by the blue cheese dip. The chicken is marinated in Shiner beer so it is super moist and is topped with bread & butter pickles and a mango chutney, along with the traditional lettuce, tomato, and onion that make this the perfect sandwich. The atmosphere was nice. There was a huge screen in the front above the stage playing football and there is a cozy area with a couch, a chair and small table to chill which is where I chose to set up. Picnic style seating in the middle, and I want to say pinball machines on the other side of the room. Oh, and, so much beer on tap. Ask for something local. read more

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So I have never given three stars before, and as much as I tried to like it, I couldn't. The cornbread was dry, the chili meat was tough&lukewarm and the salad looked a little old. The Rootbeer was good and so was the atmosphere. I would come back for a beer, but that's about it. read more

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The chili dog is my all time favorite food item anywhere! The hours good is served varies though. Where frustration sets in is knowing this I took the time on a Monday to call ahead to ask them. Bartender stated yes serving food till 9. At 4 pm I ordered my chili dog to be informed "my bad" I charged your card and nobody is here to correct it and we stopped serving food at 3 pm. REALLY????the old staff was amazing. And I lost 30 minutes going with a purpose to eat and walking away hungry. Obviously the bartender has gone further in life than expected. read more

I never give any food/drink place five stars regardless of how good they are. Also, four stars because it's a little dark in there. Otherwise a great place to go and be seen without getting talked about, unlike at The Faust. Nice to visit during the day for lunch and a beverage. Definitely has a nighttime music vibe. Very loud, be warned, but you can take your drink outside and sit on the patio and people watch. I'm not a beer drinker, but I'll order a screwdriver. I go so rarely and am always amazed that the barkeep knows what I drink! I'll grab a stool and she'll ask if I want "the usual." Uncanny! They could add some modern conveniences like purse hooks by the bar stools, but it's no big deal for me. It actually keeps me from forgetting my purse if it perches on the bar counter. I love this place so much that I have the urge to go tomorrow! read more

Great beer selection and bar food, you have to order everything from the bar. Food takes a while but worth the wait. Chili has several options for how hot and don't underestimate how hot a "double" heat can be! This was our second trip and we'll will be back. Ambiance makes it all worth while. read more

I just think the place is cool. Beer is cold. A little overpriced, but I can always star with Stella and switch to Lonestar because I like it. Food is good. Accommodations are comfortable and they have free Wi-Fi. If I get bored, I can always take a walk to the other fine establishments around this fine town. read more

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When your RV is in the shop again, on your way to grandkids in Lafayette, LA, and you don't have time to sightsee in San Antonio, and you're feeling a bit discouraged, head on down to New Braunfels and try some damn good chili!! The Phoenix Saloon is rich in history and flavor! read more

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Our lunch was served cold and chili was over salted-consensus among group that came in today for lunch

So I came here for lunch to meet with a friend, but she changed her mind an wanted something new so me being the cool friend that I am I didn't mind. But needless to say this place was clean an I had it all to myself for a second although I didn't get to eat here for lunch I have to say it's a cool atmosphere at night, they have live bands come on certain nights. I will for sure will be back for the food. read more

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4 stars for being a bar. Great band playing the night I was there. Reasonably priced beers. No table service but that was OK. They needed to pick up more of the empty bottles and glasses a bit more regularly. read more

Wow what a ripoff! I unfortunately agreed to meet some folks at Phoenix Saloon the other day and we ordered chili. I ordered a regular bowl with onions, beans and cheese and it cost nearly $9.00! When I asked why it cost so much the guy said "onions, beans and cheese cost $0.75 EACH on top of the already outrageous $6.50 for the bowl. We will never return! read more

I ordered two whiskey sours and there was not a drop of whiskey in either drink. It was a Disappointing way to start St. Patrick's day. No food was being served. Had to go elsewhere for food and REAL drinks. read more

Fun place. Was in here last night to continue celebrating a birthday. The place was busy but not packed - always good in my opinion. The band that was playing was pretty good and there was good service, friendly bartenders, and cold drinks at the bar Unlike the earlier bar we visited (AJ's), there is no smoking inside (I've gotten used to not being in smoke filled bars). BTW, the bathrooms were actually pretty clean (can only speak the guys) - this is often overlooked in many, particularly music, bars read more

Visited here on a Friday night after wedding rehearsal dinner. I feel sure the staff thought they were being attacked by a busload of senior citizens, LOL! We filled up the place - what a fun and neat venue! A cover band was playing, they were lots of fun and even inspired us old folks to get up and dance! They treated us well, took great care of us, and it made for a really fun evening. Next trip down we plan to stop in and try some of the food that we heard was great!! Thanks Phoenix, y'all did good!!! read more

The burgers and the chili here are top notch, especially the chili. If you can't decide between the two, try the white collar burger which has the chili spices cooked into the burger patty. They have had some good live music there including Scott H. Biram and Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears and I expect more bands will be wanting to play there. When I was last there they had just opened up the basement with pool tables and a cash bar and seems like a nice little place to go to if the upstairs is getting crowded but you're not ready to leave. I would like to see more beers on tap. There is room for around 40 and only a portion of those were being used but I have been told the goal is to eventually have all the taps in use. My new favorite bar to visit when I am visiting New Braunfels and my new favorite burger there. It should be noted that the kitchen does close before the rest of the bar (7 or 8pm I believe), so keep that in mind if you're hoping to grab some food there read more

I had never been here and we decided we would eat local. We rolled in here. Its a burger and sandwich place. It was fairly busy. You have to order at the bar. There is no table service. We placed our order and opened a tab. We waited for a long time to get our food. We did see the kitchen cranking out orders. I thought the wait could have been a little faster. When we got our food, I had asked for my burger to be medium rare. It was a bit over cooked. Even the bun had black char marks. I had opted for fries for $2 more. There was barely any friends on the plate. I wanted extra mayo; but, with out table service, it would be a pain to ask for anything else. The burger was good with the right amount of meat to fat ratio. It had a great chili taste to it. I saw a ton of other people who ordered chili. For the price of over $11, I would have expected more fries, especially if you are going to charge me $2 extra for them. I had to go to the bar and close out my tab, which was very weird. I might give this place another try. read more