Great spot virtually in the middle of nowhere! A mix of bar/hangout and petting zoo! They also have a good menu (though we didn't eat). We will definitely be back! The alpacas have a bit of an attitude - you've been warned! ;) Also, they are open well before 4pm on Saturdays (maybe other days too)! read more

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VetTix Scammer. We love VetTix. They are an awesome non-profit that give reduced price tickets veterans and first responders. Bankersmith takes advantage of that situation in order to scam people to showing up for their "events." We saw an "All you can eat crawfish festival" on VetTix. Signed up and thought we were lucky enough to get 4 tickets for an all you can eat crawfish festival We drive 2 hours to get there. At the door, we are told our tickets are just good for entrance, but the all you can eat crawfish is 40 dollars per person. However they did give us each a free ticket for a sangria. The was no festival. There was a mediocre one man guitar show, but otherwise this was just a dive bar. Admission for a dive bar? No large pot of crawfish anywhere. Seems they were doing HEB crawfish packs in the back. I went back and forth with the lady doing "admission." She seemed kind of upset she was doing this to people. Said she would upgrade our sangria tickets to beer tickets. Immediately after getting past admission, another vet customer came up and asked, "You thought this was on VetTix for all you can eat too?" I said yes. They said they drove for 2.5 hours. They were kinda pissed to. I mean, we are grateful to get free stuff, but when you drive 2+ hours because you think you are getting a great deal and then find out it's a ticket to get into a dive bar... that kinda sucks. So... we went to the bartender and ordered a couple of drafts. We saw the plastic tank of sangria and the tiny glasses they were handing it out in. Glad we we got upgraded to beer. She handed over the beers and we handed over the tickets and she looked confused. She said, "oh... okay." I asked what was wrong. I said the lady at the front said we could upgrade for beers. She then said, "OH. YOU ARE THOSE PEOPLE" really loudly. Way to make people feel welcome. Was planning to tip bigly for the free beers at least, but not after that. We drank our beers quickly and left. It's been a few weeks. Reported to VetTix. Saw they are still doing "all you can eat" festivals of various kinds. do not recommend. p.s. There is a petting zoo for the kids. A few cute animals. Drawback, the outdoor area smells like poo. read more

Service was prompt and efficient. Eric and Briley were amazing. Try the steak excellent price for a great cut of meat and add fresh lobster tail for an amazing meal!! Grilled oysters magnificent!! read more

Add this to your list! Super cool local bar spot in Fredericksburg to break away from the winery scene. They've got food, full bar, tunes! Rustic vibes with some cool photo ops. Bartenders were super kind and welcoming when we came in! read more

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Highly recommend! This is a great place to visit. Wendy and Briely treated us very well. Very welcoming, friendly environment. Great food and cold beer. We will definitely a hidden gem and we will be returning very soon read more

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This review is more for the place not the food. The food is ok... nothing really to give a review about. And I honestly wouldn't be back for the food at all This review is for the establishment how cool and old it is and how it gives you the greatest Texas vibes! If you want a road trip through the hill country I suggest stopping by that place. They have goats roaming around and climbing an old bus and living their best life! The service is quick and they are friendly. You just feel you are in someone's backyard... I recommend checking it out! read more

Great service with a smile! We are Harvest Host members so we stayed here in our RV for free at the winery. This is an awesome fun place to visit. You have a winery a bar a dance hall food great place to spend a couple days. read more

Excellent stop - great food and music ! Definitely make it a destination. We loved everything about the place.

Drove from NB to our favorite bar for dinner. Thank you Amy for great drinks and food. Can't wait to come back read more

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went there today and darn what a great place. Aimee was absolutely the BEST!!! We are so glad we stopped for the goats but ran into the best menu and bar drinks. Worth the drive from Austin, TX. Friday night seems the place to be for Prime Rib ... read more

This place is great, what a beautiful day to pictures of food to follow, the sangria is deelish

Great service, great food and good variety of drinks! Live band was great too! I got the ribs and they didn't disappoint! read more

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Just tried the food at the new Boil Shack at Bankersmith and we were VERY disappointed with it. We ordered 2 Catfish and Shrimp Baskets which come with 3 catfish and 3 shrimp only received 2 catfish in each. The Catfish was HORRIBLE, it was Greasy, it tasted like it had been made in the morning and left out all day under heat lamps. The portions were small and only came with a small container of shrimp sauce. nothing else! Will never recommend or eat there again ​ read more

We found this stay through Harvest Host. It was awesome to find a spot to boondock for free while passing through for some gigs in town. They have several donkeys that greet you when you enter! We stayed in a big open field and we were the only ones there. Definitely a great spot to stay. Thanks for having us. read more

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Swung by here just because it looks so cool at dusk right after we finish watching the bats go crazy out of the Old Tunnel State Park. It was Wednesday evening and it was karaoke night and the locals were here going at it! Fantastic atmosphere, beautiful evening, Just enjoying the moment. The beer was cold and that was all that mattered. read more

Cold beer excellent wings and great musician. What more could you want? Goats? Oh yea they've got those too! So unique great time.

Spencer and Aimee were awesome! They treated us like family from the second we walked in. True Texas Southern hospitality here! Drinks and food were great! They even had live music. We found Bankersmith through the Harvest Host app and will definitely visit again when in the area. Highly, highly recommended!! A true Hidden Gem! read more

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We came for the Lobster fest. The location is awesome. Patio with lots of seating. Even a fire pit to keep you warm. They had an awesome band playing. The bar service was fantastic, quick and helpful with suggesting other places in the area. We will definitely return. read more

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So relaxing here...great bands and great scenery! There's always events going on here and always a great time! read more

Bankersmith - Having the band set up...Always playing great music and great setup!!! - Dive Bars Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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Great spot for the family! Service with a smile! Food excellent. Great Texas atmosphere.

Nice vibe, mix of locals and out of towners... Relaxed, but lively chatting, friendly people. Live music. Great backyard area with a fire pit. Dog friendly. Fish & Chips, poutine, prime rib and loaded baked potato were all delicious We loved Banker & Woody the kitties. read more

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I love this bar and the other bar patrons! Aimee is so attentive and Lilly's food was amazing. I absolutely recommend visiting and enjoying the music as well. read more

WOW! Hidden gem out in Hill Country! Do yourself a favor and check it out - the food was DELICIOUS, there was live music and beers! We stayed the night camping across the street with all the animals and it reset our hearts and minds to get out of the hustle and bustle of Dallas. Thank you!! read more

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Great little bar with great food and great live music. Tonight we listened to an artist - named Bill Goodge - don't think he knows how good he is! Goats are the best added touch that you didn't know you needed. read more

Very cool little hidden gem!! Great food, drinks, and live music! Will definitely be back!! read more

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Very cool vibe with live music and good food and drinks. We camped in their field among cows, donkeys, alpacas, longhorn cattle, and more. Awesome experience. read more

Great customer service, great drinks. The staff is attentive, good live music, the scenery is impeccable and you will not want to leave. You also get to pet goats ‼‼‼ read more

If you're looking for a great spot to enjoy the outdoors and live music you need to check this place out!

As a vintage / historic saloon & restaurant we give Bankersmith five stars. Mike is more than just a friendly bartender. He can answer all your questions and take your food order. Lillys cooking is top Chef level. You can't beat the Friday steak dinner special or the Wednesday 1/2 rack pork ribs dinner special. If you don't come with a big appetite, you'll need a to-go box. All their menue items are delicious and a great value for you money. There is almost always live country music being played out in the courtyard western town. I have never met a more friendly group of people from waitstaff to the regular customers . Well worth the 20 minute drive on Old San Antonio rd. read more

I came here this past Sunday for a working farm tour that met at this location. This place is a hodgepodge of many things; it's a Saloon, Dance hall, Petting zoo, B&B , Souvenir shop, Kids play area and Food establishment. This place really represents the heart of the Texas Hill Country. It is a short drive from downtown Fredericksburg, and is set in a historic Texas Railroad Town. While many reviewers have taken issue with the events/festivals that occur here, I can not comment on that...what I am reviewing is the experience that Thing One and Two had here and the hospitality of the business owners. While here, we purchased beverages, food and Thing Two used the play area and busted her butt on the swing set (and like any good parent, I laughed in her face when it happened). Anything purchased here is excessive as this is a tourist area and many are only coming here for a "once in a lifetime" type of experience. However, for us local folks of the hill country, this establishment should be visited if only once just to see what the hype is all about. Places like this are highly subjective as each experience here is unique. read more

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Came out for the crab fest and the service and drinks did not disappoint! Very outdoorsy rugged feel and a ton of fun games set up for families and kiddos. read more

A great little place off the beaten path. We attended the Steak, Cigar and Whiskey festival. They had live music and indoor or outdoor seating. It's looks like an old time saloon type place. Really cute and picture worthy. I should have worn my western boots. The drinks and appetizers we had were really good! Check it out on your way to and from Fredericksburg. read more

Wow what an amazing place! If you like TX history, farm animals, dance halls, great food, and the friendliest folks, you will love Bankersmith! Lily, Yaime, Kayla and the rest of the staff are absolutely fabulous. So quaint, so cute, so fun! We stayed in the 2 BR suite and it was perfect. The band was great and the food was so surprisingly great!! Also, there's a surprise lobster fest happening today! Okay, yes, please!!! We will stay here again...again, and again. read more

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We went to crab fest and it was great. Not overly crowded, good food, and good music. This is a special place I. The middle of nowhere. read more

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Great food and drinks!! Awesome venue with lots of outdoor space to hang out by the fire

The best bartender in town is Roger at Bankersmith at Fredericksburg. Music, good food and good people, come over to have fun read more

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Food , service. True Texan hospitality. First time here. Definitely will come back. Went with family. Awesome.

The wine was so good, I intended to leave with some but we ended up drinking our bottles by the next day. Next time I'll try to be more conservative. And yes, there will be a next time. I had an amazing time at the private wine tasting and it was one of the most informative tastings I have been to. I leaned how to properly taste the wine and why it's important. I also learned how vineyards get the different kinds of wine. To top it off, we stayed in their RV parking area for the night, which was very peaceful and quiet. I was probably the loudest one when I had my generator going, as there are no hook-ups on in the field. The property was gorgeous and vast, and the restaurant they suggested had very good food. I forgot to take a picture with me in it, but I did take a picture while we were at the wine tasting. read more

Bankersmith - Amazing view from the promenade of the tasting room. - Dive Bars Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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This is an amazing alternative to Luckenbach. Similar feel, but smaller and without the crowds. They often have events and live music, plus they serve food! read more

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Enjoyed the Friday night special tonight, prime rib and rib eye. Wow! Steak was great with a potato and salad. The bomb! Our bartender Amy was great! This little gem can't be missed! read more