We were in New Braunfels for Father's Day. This amazing Tiki bar was the highlight of the day. It…read moreis in the basement of the Phoenix Saloon. You go way to the back and down a steep flight of stairs. My son, his wife, and I left my wife and grandbaby in the saloon and headed down. When you get down there, you are suddenly in a beautiful Tiki bar with so many amazing things to gawk at. It sort of felt like waking up in OZ. We were the first people there, so we got to sit at the bar and watch our drinks being made. They have about 15 or so different specialty tiki drinks. Each one comes in a particular piece of glassware. I don't know how the bartender keeps them straight. He was constantly pouring different things into a shaker. Then he would shake it and pour it into the glass that was already filled with crushed ice. One of the drinks even had a smoking cinnamon stick. My drink was really good. It was the Three Dots and a Dash. It came in a barrel and was decorated with a skull toothpick that had three cherries and a piece of pineapple to represent the dots and dash. It was super strong! I was ready to risk it all and go for another drink, but it had gotten packed inside the bar. We could tell the bartender was stressing. They really need two for times like that. My wife spends the night at my son's house in New Braunfels every Thursday to give them a date night. Evidently, this is where they always go. I can certainly see why!

Really cool "hidden" bar under the Phoenix. It's really intimate so it's fun with a small group or…read moreeven a date. The decor is top notch and the drinks are so fun and so different. This is not a place to have a quick drink, as the bartenders really craft the art of the cocktail you order (expect 15-20 min for 2 drinks). I would love to come back and try more!

I went here last summer and totally forgot to write a review after being surprised to see it was a…read moreBuffalo Bills bar! Was up visiting my daughter in NB and decided to stop here for a couple of beers. Love this old TX tavern that is a break from the heat and a place to warm up in the winter. Memories all around of the first bar to apply for a license after prohibition. Thank you Hunter TX!

A big fat no. Actually even embarrassed to have given this place a bit of my money to say the…read moreleast. Came here for an event posted on event bright. So disappointed. The bartenders were painfully slow as one had a hard time tending to her crowd of 3 (not all of which were actively ordering). She was very messy and just touched everything while making a drink. I could see the dirty fingerprints all over her pos and it grossed me out! Bathrooms, might as well just squat in the grass youll have better luck there. As for my one $15 dollar drink. I only saw her put juice in my cup I wasn't going to say anything because idk I'm not a bar tender maybe the soda in's have advanced right? It tasted like a caprisun. Not a single thing I can say nice about this place and I've seen good dive bars. Not this one! Save your money or go down the street to happy cow!

Hey Y'all, The Watering Hole is a great place to have fun…read morewith friends or make some new ones. I take private lessons there with Autumn; at Cowboy, Boots, and Boogie. Their staff will welcome you with a cold drink and a pretty smile. This saloon is cool, literally. (They have a jet propeller for a ceiling fan ) The Watering Hole is clean, safe, and has free parking. Stop on by.

I went to the watering hole twice. It is dark inside!! People may say it's a little divey. This bar…read morehas been in New Braunfels forever. Big dance floor. I went during the day on the weekend when a band was playing and lot of people got up and danced. It was free to get in, although they do have bands at night with a cover. Plenty of tables. One of my friend's favorite bartender , Michelle, works here, and she is a great bartender. A lot of drink specials along with Texas hold'em and extreme bingo. My mother's independent living facility ( they all walk and of sound mind) goes here once a month to play bingo. They love it ! The watering hole treats them so good. Thanks to the owner for thinking about these seniors.

I really like the vibe here. The staff are my favorite. They are so friendly. The white chocolate…read moreraspberry martini is the recommended choice.

We arrived at 1:08 and it was closed. Around 1:13 we saw the lights come on and went inside. The…read morebartender did tell us she had to do some things before we could order, so we sat down until she was ready. This is a bar with only drinks. They do have different martinis, but they also have a full service bar. The decor is very girly. It is a perfect place for pictures. The place is small and it did get busy. The couches are arranged to where you will more than likely have to sit with others. I had the Mexican Tini and the old fashioned. Both were good. Prices are reasonable. Parking is on site. They do have an outside sitting area

Great, friendly service. This was our first time trying it out. The Cuban Sanwich was amazing!! We…read morewill definitely be back!!!

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!

Went today for "Burger Night" burger was pretty damn good and the beers were ice cold. Would love…read moreto try it again another time. Loved the outdoor area and the small hole in the wall vibes of the place too

Highly recommend Tuesday Steak night. Excellent steak and loaded baked potato for $16…read more Kate, our server was outstanding , friendly and very attentive. Be ready to enjoy a delicious perfectly cooked steak at an unbelievable price

Great service. Great waitresses and food is always delicious. They also have great desserts that…read moretaste homemade. And I am pick!

Eating out with a 16-month-old is like dining with a ticking time bomb. You never know if they're…read moregoing to sit happily and enjoy the meal or suddenly decide to scream at the top of their lungs! Because of that, I've recently found myself searching for family-friendly restaurants with large outdoor areas. That way, if my little one gets fussy, I can walk around with him, and we're not stuck inside worrying about disturbing other diners. Freiheit Country Store was perfect for our needs. The outdoor area is large and spacious, and the overall atmosphere is very family-friendly. It has a relaxed vibe that feels just right for families with young children. One small observation: I do wish some parents paid a little more attention to their kids. It had recently rained, and a boy was throwing rocks into a puddle, causing water and mud to splash onto my husband's back. We politely asked him to stop, but he continued, and we couldn't spot a parent nearby. As for the food, it was served quickly, arrived hot, and tasted great. No complaints there. My husband also appreciated the simple and efficient ordering process. Overall, this is a great spot to grab a bite to eat, enjoy a cold beer, and relax in a family-friendly environment. We'll definitely be back

This place has such a great ambience. Out of all the options for live music this is my favorite…read more Great margaritas and the taco truck outside was fabulous for late night munchies.

I ordered draft beer and it was not very cold. The bartender told me it was cold enough after he…read moretasted some. He said it's not that cold because it's outside, he never offered me something else. Good customer service is hard to find these days ‍ I put ice in it

This bar is so fun! The bartenders have a great vibe, and I love going on Thursdays when they have…read morekaraoke. Everyone is there to have a great time, and I've never had a bad experience. Hands down, one of the best bars in San Marcos!

My favorite bar in San Marcos I love the music the vibe the people all amazing !!…read more I bring new friends here and just have a good time

It has been awhile since I've been here. Great place to get a beer for sure. Also great place to…read morerun into people you haven't seen in a few years. There's a pool table, and plenty of seating, at the bar, tables, upstairs as well. Found out that they have food, which I didn't know. We got some burgers, to make sure they were good. And they were. Just good. I did love the fries, done week done, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I had onion rings with my burger, they were just alright. The service is good, plenty of bartenders. Super nice and helpful and patient, took me awhile to order. The bar has a mug system, not sure how it works, but they have discounts daily for mug owners. Pretty cool idea. Plenty of TVs on, music was playing.

Attentive bar tenders. Low key locals ( went 6ish on a Thursday the week after parents dropped off…read morestudents) crowd probably much different hours later& weekends. Didn't eat. Only had a few drinks. It's dive bar vibes.