Emily was amazing! so funny and personal! she took care of anything i needed and served everyone at…read morethe bar herself, even was so nice and accommodating if i wanted a drink a little tweaked. will be back again!

Emily and Amber were awesome bartenders. amazing recommendations all night. I am in love with…read morethem. thank you ladies!!!

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

We were in town to see Shane Smith, and the Saints play at Gruene Hall. The line to get in was…read moremiles long, so we detoured to Gruene Grove for a drink before the show. There is a large outdoor area and a stage that had a great band playing. The drinks were tasty and there are food truck type options if you're looking for food. The staff kept the tables cleared and the trash cans scattered throughout the outdoor area empty. We all agreed that we would definitely stop in here again in the future!

We stopped by for a drink before a show down the road. The place was packed and people were having…read morea blast with the live music. The place had good seating and a trailer for food. The drink line moved a little slow and the volume of the music was a little loud. Other than that it was a fun place with friendly staff.

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!

There are plenty of great places to eat in New Braunfels, but few combine great Texas comfort food,…read morea fantastic setting, and a proper margarita quite like this place. Let's start with the chicken fried steak, because it's absolutely worth talking about. Texas has no shortage of restaurants claiming to make the best, but this one belongs in the conversation. Crispy breading, tender beef, and all the comforting goodness you expect from a well-executed Texas classic. It's easily one of the better chicken fried steaks I've enjoyed, and I'd happily order it again. But honestly, the patio might be just as big a reason to visit as the food. The rustic surroundings, beautiful trees, and relaxed Hill Country atmosphere make this a wonderful place to spend an afternoon. It's one of those settings where you sit down for lunch and suddenly realize you've been there two hours because nobody feels particularly motivated to leave. And that's where the margaritas come in. Excellent margaritas. Cold, refreshing, and perfectly suited to an afternoon on the patio. I'm fairly certain a good margarita, a little Texas scenery, and absolutely nowhere else you need to be should qualify as a legitimate stress-management program. What really makes this place special is the combination. The food is good enough to bring you in, the atmosphere makes you want to stay, and the margaritas make you forget you had somewhere else to be. It's a popular destination, and for good reason. Whether you're entertaining visitors, exploring the Hill Country, or just looking for a memorable meal, this is an easy recommendation. My advice? Request the patio, order the chicken fried steak, enjoy a margarita, and don't be in a hurry. That's a pretty great way to spend an afternoon in Texas. Five well-earned stars.

There was a pumpkin patch and wine festival today so the restaurant was pretty crowded…read more We elected to sit outside versus waiting for a table. The appetizers are huge. There were six of us and we couldn't finish either of them. I ordered the GristBurger, without a bun and fries. It was very good! Everyone really enjoyed their meals. My total for two with one drink, a side and onion rings app was $72. Not an inexpensive lunch but good food and a unique experience .

WILDSIDE -- NEW BRAUNFELS, TX…read more This one was completely on a whim! We were heading up from San Antonio to catch Joshua Nieto and Bryan Torresdey's comedy show at Vicky's Hinterhof, and we got into New Braunfels early enough to do a little pregaming. We really don't have a go-to spot in NB, and running over to Gruene was going to cut into valuable pregame time. The mission was simple: find a cool spot, grab a couple of good cocktails, and get ourselves properly warmed up for the night. Well...we found it. Wildside might be the poshest dive bar I've been to in Texas. And I mean that as a HUGE compliment. It has that laid-back, divey lounge feel without feeling like somebody forgot to care about the place. Good music, cool atmosphere, friendly people behind the bar and cocktails that aren't going to beat the hell out of your wallet. The bartenders were fantastic and made the whole pregame experience a blast. They know they're not sitting on some massive, high-end inventory of obscure spirits like a dedicated craft cocktail bar and you know what? They don't pretend to be. What they DO have is confidence behind the bar. Give them what they've got, tell them what you like, and they'll put together a damn good cocktail. I appreciate that. There's something to be said about a bartender who knows their bottles, knows their limitations, and still says, "Yeah, I can make you something good." That's my kind of divey lounge bar. And apparently Wednesdays are comedy nights, too. Who knows...you might even catch Fluffy dropping in for a cameo! We were having such a good time with the music, cocktails and overall vibe that after the comedy show at Vicky's, there really wasn't much discussion about where we were going next. BACK TO WILDSIDE. And that probably tells you everything you need to know. We went there to pregame...and liked the place so damn much we came back and closed the bar down. So next time you're swinging sticks in New Braunfels and want a place that's unpretentious, affordable, lively and knows how to pour you a proper drink, give Wildside a shot. Sometimes the best bars aren't the ones you plan on finding. Sometimes you just end up on the Wildside. Texas Mozzer

Stopped into one of NBs newest cocktail bars...Wildside and have to say I was pleasantly surprised…read more The inside has an ultra lounge vibe with the decor to match. They play a lot of club music at club noise levels. It is small and intimate but welcoming. They made a good old fashioned so I was happy. Come check it out!

The service and food were top notch!!! Wade was an amazing server, had great recommendations and so…read morekind and helpful!! Will definitely stop here ever single time we visit Gruene.

First timers here My husband and I…read more Food was excellent We loved every thing about this place We got sat outside, beautiful view Food was delicious and hot !!!

Pretty swanky facelift on this venue. Came in during the slower part of the day so would like to…read morereturn when fully alive with music. The happy hour Old Fashion is heavy on the bitters if that's your thing, wasn't as fancy as I had hoped. The appetizer mushrooms are nice bite size morsels, just a bit on the greasy side - perhaps higher heat might fix that. Ambience really is nice and would look forward to an evening with friends and live music in the future. You must pay for street parking and lot parking.

We absolutely love Tavern on Castell. The atmosphere is so cozy. Servers are always fast and…read morefriendly. The food items are always tasty and a really nice variety. The Texas Toothpicks are my fav! Highly recommend this establishment.

Some places are worth visiting for what they offer. Others are worth visiting simply because of…read morewhat they are. This is definitely one of those places. There's something special about stepping into a genuine piece of Texas history that hasn't been polished, modernized, and stripped of everything that made it interesting in the first place. The atmosphere is fantastic--rustic, authentic, full of character, and unapologetically Texas. The old wooden floors, open-air feel, and live music create the kind of experience that no modern entertainment venue can quite duplicate. It's not fancy, and that's precisely the point. You come for the music, the history, the atmosphere, and the opportunity to enjoy a little piece of Texas the way it's meant to be experienced. Whether you're a lifelong Texan or visiting from out of state, this is one of those iconic places you really should experience at least once. Five stars for preserving the character, charm, and musical heritage that make Texas such an interesting place to explore. 5 STARS because IYKYK!

One of the most iconic venues to see a show in all of Texas. We were lucky enough to see Shane…read moreSmith and the Saints!! What an awesome place to see a show. The building is old and feels like a honky tonk. The crew and bartenders and super nice and great at their job. The only issue is the line to get in with tickets. It was 250+ feet down the sidewalk. We stopped and had a beer at another bar while the line went down. They need more than 2 people letting people into the show. Other than line it's a great venue and a great town to visit !

I discovered this absolute gem while on a work trip to New Braunfels and immediately fell in love…read more Even as I pulled into the parking lot, The Clubhouse felt inviting and unique. I knew from the moment I walked in that I was going to love it, and it quickly became my favorite wine bar...so much so that I visited two nights in a row! The wine selection is excellent and the service is every bit as impressive. You can tell the owners poured their hearts into every last detail. The décor is beautiful, but the ambiance really has to be experienced to understand just how special this place is. It's comfortable, intimate and full of character without feeling pretentious. Darrell, one of the owners, made the experience even more memorable with his captivating stories behind the wines. At one point, he even picked up a guitar and sang for a group of ladies, which was such a special moment and perfectly captured the charm of this place. My work trips anywhere within an hour of New Braunfels just became a lot more enjoyable! Thank you to Darrell and the entire staff for creating such a magical place. I absolutely cannot wait to come back!

Here for the first time and absolutely loved it!…read more Comfortable surrounding with friendly people and a great wine selection. I had Spanish wine that was delicious! Great beer selection, too. We are dying to come back here for one of their many events and tastings. Memberships available, but also a great place to just come and hang out! We would be here more if we weren't quite so far away.