As a straight man I would recommend this bar to other people. I went in here not knowing it was a…read moregay bar and the drinks did not disappoint and the service was great. People asking if you want drinks or if they can get anything for you. The men in the things threw me off a little bit I support the vibe they had. People are free to be as they are and they have a good environment. They have multiple areas and even a place to smoke. Would recommend!

Myself in my little pixie we were overwhelmed by the attention because of my little Bixby.Looked…read morelike a little elf and pink beautiful.We had a good time dancing

A much chiller spot than Epic with a beautiful outdoor garden. Epic is more my speed than Briar…read morePatch, but I love that these 2 places are on the same block. Gives you the opportunity to bounce back and forth. Briar Patch is where you kinda sorta wanna dance. It's where you want to stand around with your drink slightly grooving to the music. The garden gets packed in the back. Lots of fun!

If you're not spending your Sunday Funday here, you're missing out! Sure Saturdays, Fridays, and…read moreeven Thursdays are a ton of fun here...but Sunday is the BEST night! Briar Patch is a completely different feel from it's neighbors Alive, EPIC, Chiquita's, 8 1/2, and Toolbox. No shows, no male go-go's, reasonably priced drinks, air conditioning running, and well kept. And I know, I know I always say some rendition of this...buuuuuuuuuuut...BI, GAY, STRAIGHT are all welcome! BP is probably the best place to be introduced to Pride Square because it attracts a diverse group of people and is much more laid back than the other alternative bars/clubs in the area. When you walk in there's a bar to your left that's surrounded by bar stools and tables. Bar vibe game on point. No ripped chairs and the bar stays free of empty cups and bottles. Drink prices are decent...most mixed drinks ballpark for $4.50. Outside is where it's at though. The patio door is at the back right and that's where I recommend you head. It's always a mix of people dancing, chatting and drinking. It's hard to not be all smiles when out here. Everyone's a ton of fun and the bartenders are always fast. Since there aren't any chairs at the patio bar, people don't linger after they've paid. The patio does have a few tables towards the back, but there's a lot of places to sit. One of my favorite things about the patio is the tree in the center...actually something about the whole set up of the patio makes it feel exclusive (and actually I've been surprised that some people weren't even aware there was a patio). Really I'd say BP is Hope and Anchor's alternative counterpart (but much smaller in size). And the music is never so loud that you can't have a conversation so really BP is just pure perfection.

It's listed as a dive bar. But frankly, it's clean and bright. So as I define "dive" - this was not…read moreit. It is small and the liquor selection is beyond limited. So that may be the reason it's listed a a dive bar. If you want a bourbon and Coke or a vodka seven then by all means this is your place. If you want something that requires more than 2 ingredients...keep walking. The drinks were cheap. But really poorly made. My wife asked for a Colorado bulldog. She had been talking about getting one forever. Not only did the bartender have to Google the recipe but he had no coffee liquor and subbed Baileys...uh, ok. My Top shelf vodka martini was half Tito's and half well. I watched him poor it...and I watched him water it down with something from the Coke shooter. You know they aren't keeping Tito's vodka or vermouth in there. There's a jukebox and tiny dance floor but I see more folks just bellying up to the bar here than grooving out on the dance floor. It seemed more a cruise bar and an all day hang out for regulars.

First time here. LGBTQ+ "friendly" with emphasis on the…read morequotes. Pros: not too crowded; decent prices; good music playing on the juke box second drink order didn't take as long as the first Cons: no pool table; no darts; Had to ask twice to be closed out before I got my card back and actually closed out. Waited close to 15 min before I was served but only about 14 people total present at the the time of order. Closer to 20 people now (second drink order took less than 5 min extra points for sure!!!!); the regulars here seem close knit and that's awesome! However, I've been here for about an hour and 10 maybe 15 min and each time I interacted with the one bartender-the one that was serving "other-than-regulars--'" and I still feel like the straight person that "doesn't belong." I'm not straight. On a scale of one to five where 1 is the worst "dive" I've been to so far and 5 being the "best" dive I've been too, I gave this place a 2 but I think it would be a 3 if I was still a local and never played pool, darts, or been too a dive where an anon gets the same service as a reg but that's that. I've never been treated like the "unwanted" straight guy either so that was weird... maybe it's an off night. I might come back one more time. MIGHT!!!

Friendly service, good drinks, respectful, clean. And they also have another club that's upstairs…read moreof the bar that's called cocktails which is wonderful and has a view highly recommend going to both places

This...THIS...would be our home base bar if we lived in El Paso. Little bit of a dancefloor, great…read more(but not too loud) jukebox, a bartender than knows how to mix a cocktail and not just add some coke to bourbon, pet friendly patio (smoking allowed there) a disco ball over the bar and since we are happy hour/leave before the night gets busy kinda bar gals, it was the perfect place for a couple afternoon drinks.

A wonderful addition to Central El Paso that welcomes the return of Best bartender Edward Angel…read morealong with community favorite Chyna!! Great female impersonation shows with all the local talent represented.

We were recommended by our friends The Whatever Lounge Brunch and ever since the first time we fell…read morein love with the great food and drinks at the bar. We been there on Fridays as well. In the beginning we did stick around for the drag shows but then started leaving because its almost the same performers on Fridays and Sundays which left us scratching our heads. We might give the drag shows a second chance once we start seeing performers we still have not seen perform there. But there is also something else we don't like, the guy who hosts the show like to sometimes make fun of some performers and some people in the audience, this is not funny, it's bullying and not professional for someone with a microphone to be shaming people for a cheap laugh.

While Bar Hopping I visited 81/2 I was surprised the business was not already added in yelp so as a…read moregood Yelper I added it. Out of 3 bars I visited that night I enjoyed 8 1/2 most because the ambiance was chill. Mike the bartender gave all kinds of positive vibes and amazing costumer service. The drinks were just right. If you are LGBTQ or not this bar is just right for a chill environment. You may sit on the bar or on lil high tables around. I highly suggest you Uber here or park in a parking garage a block away and walk. Just do the right thing and Uber here so you may be comfortable after a few drinks.

A local favorite for intimate bar hangs and fast drinks by Mike, Feliciano, or Abel usually. More…read morechill vibes and is the sister bar to Dillingers. Karaoke has started on Wednesday and it is a neighborhood favorite to get cold beer and play your tunes on the touch tunes with friends or meet up with someone to relax. From Long Islands to Martinis, it's a great spot to start off with, stay the whole night, or end the night before staying at the Gardener or Stanton House or any of the other hotels. Great for pre and post game. Since it's so intimate the service is fast and friendly.

Later, Later is such a fun spot! The vibes are always on point--great music, cool crowd, and just…read morean overall awesome atmosphere. The drinks are really good, and the bartenders know what they're doing. What really makes this place stand out is the staff. Everyone is super friendly and welcoming, which makes you want to come back again and again. Whether you're out with friends or just looking to grab a chill drink, this is the place to be in El Paso. Highly recommend checking it out--especially on the weekend!

Music is good. Needs more bar seating. Door man kept taking our drinks without asking if we were…read moredone. Bad move. I had to follow him to the bar and tell him we were not done. Bar tender made good drinks.

Probably one of my fave casual spots in El Paso where the drink prices are solid, music is fun, and…read morethe lighting makes it feel like a good time. Church Bar is a short walk from the San Jacinto Plaza and super close to Park Tavern. There's a few booths, a small outdoor patio, and bar seating. What I like most about this spot is how laidback it is and how you can hangout for a bit.

The bar itself was nice but I bouncers here are all on power trips. They insist that the bar is at…read morecapacity when we know it is not because it is dead. They honestly have very bad drinks, ordered a jack a coke and pretty much was just coke. Overpriced and overhyped. As a straight woman, I would rather go to the gay bars where service is better and the drinks are stronger!

Now finding myself here for a pit stop before any show at the Plaza, what stands out is their…read moretoo-good-to-ignore hh menu from 5-7pm during weekdays. All of their draft cocktails are on special and they range from an espresso martini to manzanita Moscow mules. The drinks all have a Hispanic flair to them including the use of ingredients for their cocktails. This bar has a rooftop section that requires the use of silent disco headphones time to time (noise ordinances I'm sure). It's a neat spot but be warned, the bathroom situation is not ideal and often results in super long lines. For beer fanatics, they're all canned so no chance at a draft pull #wompwomp. All in all, solid for HH but not my tea for the night out on a weekend.

Great cocktails, three level ambiance, and a new, compact menu. Loved the burger and fries, highly…read morerecommended.

Oh gosh where to start???? The decor is awesome. The…read morehospitality beats that, and the bev and food beats all!! So I say "bev & food," because the beverages come first. I had a watermelon, mint and tequila cocktail that was as advertised, "summer in a glass!" The comes a braised short rib and Oregon Pinot Noir - both to die for. The puree under the ribs and pumpkin seeds made all the textures and tastes wonderful. (And shame on me. I was so excited by that plate I forgot to take a picture!!) Nooow add in my server, Solomon, and it's nearly a party! But then... here comes the Chef to check on me, and his name?? FREEDOM!! Just soak that in! This is a can't miss spot if you're in El Paso.

Freedom does an incredible job with the food and I highly recommend you check this place out!…read more My coworker and I stopped in for happy hour after our conference and ordered a few appetizers and drinks. Besides everything being delicious, the staff was incredibly attentive and friendly, and always made sure we were taken care of. They were playing Gone With the Wind on the TV with some soft rock and roll in the background. Very relaxing ambiance. By the way, make sure to get the dessert. Their new strawberry basil shortcake is to DIE for!