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!

First off, the oldest local neighborhood beer joint is CASH ONLY (although there is an ATM on…read morepremises)! Secondly, beer, wine and setups, so be ready. And now you're ready to come hang out! The bartenders are here to serve ya (tip well, the prices definitely allow for it)! Here you can sit back with the regulars/locals and enjoy a vast array of cold(!) beers for actually reasonable prices, play pool or shuffleboard, watch sports on the multiple tvs, listen to the juke box, and just enjoy your relax time (bonus: dog friendly patio).

We stumbled upon this place when we were in the area and it reminded us of the dive bar back home…read moreand we loved it. It's a cash only bar, but there is ATM machine inside. People are really nice. There was a pool tournament when we were there and it seems like it has its regular customers too. It's just beer and wine no liquor, but you can bring your own and they can provide the set ups.

Best drink prices in Texas. Best burger in San Marcos. Attentive staff and friendly service. Try a…read moreBloody Mary on a weekend brunch! Love the jukebox and familiar faces at Showdown SMTX!

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.

I walked in to such a fun crowd. There were some couples at the bar laughing and one told me "you…read morehave to try the baby beers here." I had never heard of this one and apparently, it's a thing and this thing is one with my fave... Liquor 43. I said "great, I do liquor 43 with my carajillos." I gave it a try and was sold. It was like a vanilla latte. Another positive besides fun people and great service, is the fact they do live music Thursday through Sunday. The bartendar who helped me both times was Zane, and this guy knows what he's doing. He's the guy who will help you with any questions or recommendations. This one is definitely worth going off the beaten path, and I will return soon.

If you're wanting a local joint, this is your place. The Top is run and owned by a gentleman named…read moreCurtis. He is a great bartender and makes some amazing drinks. If you want food poppy's is out there in a trailer and serves some amazing burgers. Their menus will continue to grow from what I understand. They have food trucks that come to make appearances all the time as well. The porch always has some great live music and some good company. It's a staple in these parts. A must visit. Remember to tip your bartender!!!!

I like the bartenders & patrons a lot. Very friendly folks. The food is actually pretty good too…read more But sadly too smoky. Even with just 3 or 4 people it's hard to breathe. I love little friendly dive bars like this so I'm bummed If you're a smoker, you'll LOVE it

smoking bar so it smells like an ashtray, service is blah and the food made me sick …read more they didnt wash their hands after smoking and going to the back to cook. definitely better bars in cl area

I have been to this place twice now...both times to see a band called Knucklehead play. Both times…read morehave been enjoyable. Drink prices are reasonable, and the live music sounds great. Waitstaff is friendly, and work hard. I will say that they could probably avoid the lines that form if they opened the second bar area sooner. I hate having to wait for drinks, especially early in the night when the place is not even that packed yet. Not a big deal, but thought I'd mention it. The only other thing that is a drawback to this place is the parking....there is none! The parking lot is non-existent...unless i guess you get there at 6pm. Parking is across a busy street and you will have a bit of a walk and "traffic-dodging" to get to the front door. Nothing they can really do to alleviate the parking situation, but it is a nuisance, at least to me.

Located off of I-35 in a location that is borderline sketchy to cool, I Don't Know Bar is…read moreinteresting. The outside isn't exactly glamorous and I made double sure to lock my doors before entering. The place inside is exactly what one would think it would be like before entering. I'm about to get brutal so apologies in advance but the "devil is in the details." First I believe the younger, college age crowd sticks closer to downtown San Marcos. As my friend would say "there's no talent here." I'm not exactly propping myself up as some model, but most people here are calorie infused and starting about 35 years and up. In other words, it's a dive bar. Now before I let this go, all the people here were very nice and just wanting to have a good time. That means I felt safe. The staff were ok. I like the festive and cheap drinks so that's a bonus however I'm not sure how fast they are for serving if there's a crowd. When I was there it wasn't exactly populated. As for food I didn't order any so I can't be of assistance. Now, they do have a lot of large TVs and pool tables to keep one entertained. A word of advice, don't look up as the tiles look like they're holding back the mold. I'm not saying I Don't Know is horrible, I think they're just who they are. Since reviews can be factual yet subjective it's important to note we all enjoy different aspects of life. This place didn't jive with me so I won't be back. If it's close to you, I encourage you to stop by as it might be what you're looking for.

Awesome old fashion. So yummy. The vodka martini was awesome as well. Bartender Rebecca couldn't…read morehave been nicer. Highly recommended

Drinks tasted so good. Super cute environment the bartender was really friendly and helped us find…read moreplaces to go while visiting. They have games to play, and I love the overall vibe and lighting at the bar. Was a great crowd!

This place is the real deal dive bar. It's exactly what i expected. Cozy, smells a little like…read morecigars, and the nicest talkative people and workers. expectations. You walk in thinking you're going to order wild alaskan salmon stuffed filet mignon and a $100 bottle of wine.. uh you'll be disappointed. but if you're looking for a chill place with a old town vibe, it's great.

Tammy's probably the worst bartender I've ever met in my life. Horrible service served with a nasty…read moreattitude.

My date and I had such an amazing experience Saturday night especially thanks to Jacob! He was very…read moreattentive and informative with helping us pick out different cocktails and shots. Our drinks came out fast and amazing every time! Jacob was very entertaining and made the time memorable. Highly recommend this clean and aesthetically pleasing bar!

they have 2 reel-to-reel tape decks on the wall. really should get them going! seems like happy…read morepeople come here after 11 on fridays. where's the karaoke?

Food was delicious. Service while sitting at the bar was poor. It was like we were inconveniencing…read morethe bar staff from chatting. Why would a customer continue to say excuse me to get someones attention so they can order?? Also, if you have a special make sure you get the price correct on the ticket. We decided to leave and continue our night at another venue.

Awesome find. We go to canyon every other week to help with a kids home. Each time we hit up spaces…read moreon the way back to SA and never knew this place was literally around the corner from where we are at. Great people. Great vibes. Awesome place to chill. The ribeye nachos are effing good. Definitely will be back and you should go try it too when in the area.