Small ice house / music venue. Great place to catch a show. Food trucks outside and decent beer prices. Bar service only - no table service. read more

This is a great place to get some drinks and listen to live music. The best band that is there is File13. Catch them when you can. Everybody's always friendly here and it has a great atmosphere. read more

Awesome little roadside beer joint that is definitely one of a kind. They have one pool table and some really big TVs.... Lots of neon and a big vaulted barn look to the place. Right off of highway 46 and it's always a nice crowd. The locals are very friendly and and everything feels very down-to-earth and kind of like you're in the 90s. All the beer comes from a bottle but they do have some good mixed drinks. Bathrooms are clean and the service is good! read more

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This place is worried more about having access to the food truck than they are the patrons. It's 40 degrees outside and the have the overhead door open. Heaters not working worth a shit! This place has taken a huge nose dive over the past 5+ years even with new ownership. Prior to new ownership it was a place you could go for free live music, new ownership got greedy and have a cover charge. Wow $10 per person for a band I have never heard of. Even the bartender has to have a heater on top the cooler Wow, and the main band Jake Bush band played from 10:00-11-30 at a $10.00 per head cover. read more

Billy's Ice - a person sitting at a bar - Music Venues Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

Ended up at Billy's Ice after a family members wedding at one of the private event spaces in New Braunfels with a few of my family members you want to continue the night with. Billy's Ice was a spot we ended up passing as we made our way to the wedding venue in the day time and I made sure to "bookmark" it on Yelp just in case we wanted to keep the party going after the wedding. I really like how spacious Billy's Ice is as it felt comfortable walking in to find the patrons were about 6 feet a part and there was an open area/open patio space in the back. I was also grateful to hear and see a live band playing all evening as well as this was my first time seeing live music in over year (due to COVID restrictions). Bartenders were attentive and super friendly as well! We got immediate service as soon as we walked up to the bar. I noticed they had a shot special (Woohoo) and was feeling happy to just be out (after 1yr+ of having to stay home) and ordered 8 shots for my family. Shots went down super easy but definitely made us yell the shot name outloud after downing it! We did notice there was a food menu, however, since we came with full bellies from the wedding we did not partake in food but it did look good! Cheap beers, great service, ample space inside and outside, great cover band live music, and friendly bartenders can be found here at Billy's Ice. I will definitely be back next time we are around or in town. read more

Great ice house dive bar in the New Braunfels Gruene area. There is a dance floor and live music. Wanna catch a game there are TVs as well. There is a shaded patio with high tops. Service was friendly at the bar and at our table. Billy's has a good beer menu and they pour strong mixed drinks. There are shot specials and on the day we visited it was the Woo Woo (no thanks). You do see some interesting characters here and the regulars will tell you that Billy's get's packed on weekend nights. read more

Great concerts from tribute bands! Fun place but please get some wine for some of us ladies. Not from a can please!

Great bar with nice beer selection, cocktails and very personal and friendly service. Love the bartenders. Always fast and efficient. And they remember customers..... Nice feeling! read more

Billy's Ice - Extraordinarily talented bands! - Music Venues Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

Went to Billy's after a rough day and the bartender and bar-back went above and beyond to ensure I enjoyed my night. The band, Sweet and Juicy, really kicked off my evening and turned my day around as well. Overall an overwhelmingly positive experience. I recommend it for the good mixed drinks and the friendly service I received. Thanks guys! read more

What can I say. LOVE ME SOME BILLY'S ICE! As a local, it is my favorite bar in the New Braunfels area. From Austin to San Antonio, there is no better place to hang out with a cold beer in a spacious open air environment. Located across from Gruene Harley, Billy's gets its share of good natured riders, but being so close to the Guadalupe River, it's also a popular summer stop for (adult) "toobers" coming off the river. They are well known for packing the place on the weekends with great area bands that not just come from New Braunfels, but from Austin and San Antonio too. Great acts like "3 Man Front", "LC Rocks" and the "MaxBand" to name a few. Billy's has a reasonably priced full bar and all the beers you can think of slung by a couple of the coolest bartenders around, Kellie and Farmer. Pool tables, jukebox, live music, spacious dance floor, drinks specials, great location and fun people makes Billy's a THE locals favorite, come make it yours too! read more

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Great music venue -would recommend to anyone in the mood for party -gets packed quick -look out for the law when leaving

Love this place most of the time. Dive bar great for dancing with plenty of room. Good music and drinks. Often wish it had some food and a few more tables. Parking is limited for the crowds. read more

Great drink prices. Glad to finally hear some live music in person!! Everyone was friendly. Roundhouse kind of vibe to me but very welcoming place read more

So we were day drinking and then we were evening drinking and then we were night drinking and then it was 2am!! first time here, we had a great time. We sat at the bar our bartender Farmer super cool guy. We will definitely come back. read more

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Billy's Ice House can sometimes be a circus. Random walks of life make for interesting people watching. On a good night, you'll find live music, a laid back crowd (mostly locals), and friendly, quick service. As city folk, my entourage was looking for just that, so we dropped into Billy's and ended up closing the place down. We were the ONLY ones to dance all night (and trust, we are not that great at two-stepping). Basically, other than the live music we were the only people keeping the energy alive at Billy's. Beer is cold, they have daily shot specials, a full kitchen serving bar grub; it's dog friendly and there's a lot of parking. read more

Live music, patio, good bartenders. What more can I say? One of my favorite bars in Mew Braunfels.

Food: 5/5 Bar food, but it's good. Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: Laid back open air bar, with live music almost every night. Price: $/$$$ Outdoor Seating: Yes Dog friendly. read more

Billy's Ice - Music Venues Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

Nice dive bar action , great service by Kellie. Yay to jukebox, pool table and glenlivet! read more

Terrible service, drinks, set up, music and can't even tell who is on the clock working and who isn't. And their pool table was missing the 6 ball. read more

Great place to hang out and watch bands play!! Staff and owner Bob are super friendly and dedicated to making sure everyone in establishment is having a great time. Will definitely make sure it's on the agenda when coming back down to float the river this summer.. read more

I have been here several times in the last years. Neat little place. Live music. Cold beer. I was there recently for a fundraiser event and the ice house hosted. There was great music from 12pm-12am. Wigs for Kids benefit, silent and live auctions. It was pretty impressive. read more

I was ready for a good time after hearing about Billy's. We arrived a little late and I was surprised to pay a $10 cover ($20 for my wife and I). We sat down with our beers and heard the last half of the last song the band played. They were done literally seconds after sitting down. When I went to ask about my $20 cover the folks at the front were gone. I mentioned this to the bartender only to be told he had nothing to do with the folks at the front. I think it may be a great place but this sure wasn't a good first visit. I felt cheated and it will be a while before I go back! read more

Really enjoyed attending a Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers concert here in November. The place is a little out of the way and gets a little crowded but was a nice place to take in a show. If they say a show might sell out. It just might as this place isn't huge for a good show. The service seemed adequate, so no problems there. The parking is cramped and if you don't get there way early you might not find a spot unless you park on the old dirt road out back. As well not sure if it was the owner or security but as I was waiting for an to get something signed out back he got a little pissy with me about the item I was getting signed. Really didn't appreciate the attitude when I was having fun and doing nothing wrong. I wasn't even drinking that night. Overall decent place to take in a show. Nothing special but nothing awful either. read more

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Was at this bar for 30 minute had one beer at 3.50 and pool at 1.00 and had a boring time the bartender was not friendly at all first time there and last time read more

I'm such a sucker for something different. This place is cool in the "I'm really not trying to be cool" way. Live music, lotsof outdoor seating, and cold beer. Big raised stage so you can see and hear from anywhere. Oh, yeah. I think it's built in a big ass shed. Roll up garage doors, concrete floors. Unfortunately, we showed up late on a Sunday night and the band was finishing up, but I can't wait to get back to enjoy the friendly people and ice cold beer. read more

We live in S Florida where there are NO Real country bars. We live part time in New Braunfels and soon to be living there full time. Sooner then later. We miss Billy's Ice. It's the first place we go when we get in Texas. We love the indoor/outdoor atmosphere. The honkytonk kinda feel is what We love. Be yourself and enjoy the music. The fries with their awesome seasoning in so worth the stop. None other. We miss the bartenders. Always fast and friendly. People there are real like us. The one thing I miss is riding my horse and rounding up cows. That's been gone for years in fl. Hope to meet people at Billy's with same interest. Seems to be the kind of place we where use to years when Davie, Fl was once a real western town with real honky-tonk's. see you this march. read more

Great bar where locals enjoy going. Pet friendly on the patio. Great daily shot specials and best happy hour in town read more

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Dog friendly patio with corn hole game and multiple fans, live music, drink specials, friendly staff, and lots of seating! I enjoy the atmosphere and the crowd is always friendly. The service is prompt and the beer is always cold! I highly recommend checking this place out. read more

Not so friendly bar anymore. You have to wear a mask unless you are sitting at a table and I do mean SITTING. My sister was standing at our table literally 3 inches from her chair she had put her purse on. Someone working the door came up to her and said you have to put on your mask unless sitting. The chair was right beside her. This place is not welcoming at all and the people working there are more like gestapo than people there to serve you. I advice people to stay clear of this place . You will not have a good time. read more

I have been here many times, and every time was just a little different, but some things were consistent. The bar tenders were friendly (and not bad looking Nick), the food was good, and the music delivered. This is everything I want from a Texas bar, good people, good music, good nights... read more

Great place. Great band, good crowd, good service!!! read more

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Worst bartender in America. She was kind of bitchey to people from out of town. She loved the locals and we were just trying to be cool with her. We would have tipped really well, but she was terrible. read more

Billies is freakin awesome!! They usually have a good band playing but more importantly there is never a cover! Drinks are reasonable priced and the bar staff is friendly and fast! It's great place to hit up after a day of tubing the river! read more

I really love going to Billy's Ice! The beer is the coldest in town. Great atmosphere for kicking back and listening to the great jukebox they have. But I can't stand all the dogs that they let come into the place now. I am allergic to animals and can't breathe when they are around. I was there a few weeks ago and there were 5 dogs, and I thought they were going to fight. Won't be going back until they stop allowing dogs. They have no idea what kind of lawsuit they would be facing if one of these dogs bit someone. read more

One of my favorite bars in NB! the Live music is always great and the drinks are always flowing. The bar and wait staff is always hustling so getting a drink never takes to long, even when it is packed. Love the open air feel of it and there are plenty of tables inside and out. *BONUS- they have washer boards!! yay! read more

I love Billy's Ice. They have a great atmosphere and FREE Live Music Year round!!!!!! The staff is great, and the people who hang out there are friendly. read more

I'll clear up any confusion. This place rocks! Locals hanging out playing cards and drinking. Multiple big screens for games. I had a Double Bacon Burger with Fries. This was big, juicy and fresh. Good price for the alcohol and food. Bartender was amazing and friendly, with a honest sense of humor. If I was a local I'd be there all the time. Instead, I'll go there every time I'm in town. read more

Went there last year and will go back this Friday night it's a great place and a short walk from the River Lodge and it's a great place to have a good time....... read more

Billy's has become one of my favorite places in NB. Live music 7 days a week and great burgers. Bands are always great and the atmosphere is perfect for any day of the week! read more

Stopped by for a beer a some music. The music was great. I noticed that one male employee was wearing a baseball cap with a rebel flag. You would think that in 2016 racism and bigotry would not show it's ugly face but I was wrong. I will NOT be going back read more