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The Black Whale Pub

4.2 (63 reviews)
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Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Holly S.

Overall, just average food and service and sadly when I was eating there were fruit flies competing with me for food. I ended up with spicy garlic wings that were decent though a couple looked burnt. No offer of napkins or silverware. The bartendar did not look like she wanted to be there. We all have those days so I get it. But I never show that to my clients. Looked like they had some leaking issues. Otherwise looks like it could be a fun spot with some upgrades. The boats and swordfish with wooden tables/bar has always been a vibe I dig. There are plenty of TVs and options to be in the action or in your own area. Hopefully next visit will be better and I will give an update if things turn around.

Potato Kartoffelpuffers OMG! These are absolutely amazing! Served with a fabulous apple jalapeño sauce
Sixela O.

Great Service! Food is great! Great little pub which gives off a "Cheers" bar vibe (I watch reruns) Food was hot and fast! Beers on tap great selection too.

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Sue P.

The place the locals visit. The Bloody Mary was especially nice. We didn't order food so can't comment on that - at least not yet.

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Kim S.

I was really surprised at how much I enjoyed myself at the Black Whale. Very nice bartender (Kirsten) who made great cocktails (gin & tonic with Hendricks and a refreshing "dirty lemonade.") Try the jalapeño Mac & Cheese with Brisket and the Reuben Sliders if you're hungry.

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The best Long Island Ice Tea was the best. Made to perfection like total balance by Bri! Love it.

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10 months ago

We just moved to New Braunfels but have been coming to the Black Whale Pub for years on vacation. We absolutely love the food and drinks!

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Love the appearance and food the service is spot on. Great location in downtown New Braunfels

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Food is really good, friendly staff, always a good game on, but there is a weird smell.

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I have visited this pub a few times and like the small town feel. The bar tender was very nice and the food was delicious.

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2 years ago

Quick friendly service. French dip was great. Good menu variety. Tap beer was nice and cold.

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Went there for the first time tonight and I loved this place. Cool vibe and great service! I'll definitely be back!!

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Shauna is the best!!! thanks for always taking care of our group!!!

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Great place! Good drinks and great friendly atmosphere. Didn't make it to the patio but next time for sure!!

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The best staff in all of NB! Great friendly service and food. Clean bathrooms, and fantastic atmosphere.

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Food was good and the staff was great! Our bartender took fantastic care of us. We will definitely be back!

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What the do well: This place brews the most amazing…read moreselection of beers , honestly it's mind blowing the selection they have and the execution is perfection. There's tons of room here to move around if you want a quiet place or want to listen to the music. What they need to work on: The food is hit or miss, they do waaaay too many things, they can't keep up with ordering ingredients and are constantly out of certain things. They have a disastrous menu of random billboards and papers taped to walls which feels like a scavenger hunt when you order. The food they brought out tonight was a mixture of cold food and hot food that they informed us was missing a few ingredients so they just gave it to us without them and took 45 minutes to get to us. Music is a hit or miss, the guy we listened to tonight we couldn't understand a word he said while he sang or when he was talking between songs. Overall, come here to drink some good craft beer, gamble at rather the music is tolerable and have plenty of time if you want to order food.

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