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Happy Cow

3.9 (56 reviews)
InexpensiveAmerican, Music Venues, Pubs
Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Live music
Juke Box
Divey
Casual

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Raul Z.

Didn't try the food, sorry. The service was not that great. The ambiance was the best , when you are outside. This place is in need of a bar rescue. All in all, I'd rather go to the other side of the tracks. This place is in need of a bar rescue.

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Sam O.

Came here from San Antonio to celebrate a friend's birthday. We definitely weren't in Kansas anymore- it was quite a haul to get there! Definitely had a great time though, and we'd happily go out there again. Service was as good as any place of this kind. I switched to soda after a while since I was the DD. Don't mind paying for soft drinks but thought it was odd that later in the evening the cup was significantly smaller but we were paying the same? Ordered some sliders and onion rings, and they were delicious. Two bands played that night- Undercover Killas and High n Dry (Def Leppard tribute band). They were both really good! Definitely planning to keep an eye on the Killas' schedule. HnD has a great sound except for their backup singers who need some practice harmonizing. The lead singer sounds great but we were surprised to see him reading the lyrics to some songs. All around, a great night!

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Gary R.

Iconic Hill country pub. Great dive bar with a back music venue and bands on the weekends. The burgers are great and the beer is cold. Party selection of drinks and an amazing back patio. I love that this spot still has pool tables. Some might not like a smoking inside but there's plenty of space outdoors and there's often music playing. The service is good and the parking is easy. Don't be surprised to see some big pickup trucks outside on the gravel parking lot!

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Fun atmosphere and great outdoor seating options. Great venue for meeting friends and hanging out.

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Great food, great service and great people! Great venue for a wonderful time! Karaoke on Thursday's with Martin is my favorite night.

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Great spot. Friendly crowd. Good food. Live music. Don't let the exterior scare you off... a little sketchy

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Good location. Near railroad tracks. Entertainment. Beer and homemade hamburger. Also a nice seating area outside and often live band.

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Smoking allowed inside or outside?

We are located in one of the few areas that still has not banned smoking so it is allowed. We have a shaded outdoor area if you would like fresh air.

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The burgers are scrumptious, live music with no cover charge, plus belt sander races!

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The Black Whale Pub - Delicious feast!

The Black Whale Pub

4.2(63 reviews)
9.4 mi
$$

For several years, I have been the person responsible for cooking the family Thanksgiving dinner…read more Although it is not a task that I dislike, it does take some energy to get it on the table. Fortunately, if it can be considered fortunate, I had a total reverse shoulder replacement surgery a week before Thanksgiving this year. That gave me a "get out of kitchen" pass. We decided that Thanksgiving would be held at my son's house in New Braunfels. He and his wife have an 11.5 month old baby, so it's easier to do it there anyway. To simplify things, they shopped around, looking for a ready to serve, prepared Thanksgiving dinner. They selected the Black Whale because it was the most affordable, and they had heard good things about the place. The dinner package came with a turkey, gravy, dressing, mashed potatoes, greenbean casserole, and a pumpkin or pecan pie. They chose the pecan pie. When my daughter-in-law went to pick up the meal, the Black Whale had also thrown in a loaf of bread and a small loaf of cranberry cornbread. Altogether, they more than gave us our money's worth for this meal. Everything about the meal was good. The turkey was moist, juicy, and flavorful. I don't know how they cooked it or how they prepared it before cooking, but it definitely had flavor throughout. The dressing came in a little round foil pan and looked like some kind of rolls. It was absolutely delicious! It had a little bit of turkey meat in it that gave it a great mouth feel. But the seasoning was what really made it great. The mashed potatoes were very buttery and delicious, even though they were a little runnier than I like. The gravy over all of it was very good. I am not a very big fan of green bean casserole. I liked it back in the day when it first started showing up. But, after so many decades, I'm kind of over it. This was really delicious. It had lots of extra flavors in it. I'm pretty sure they used bits of ham. Since I am a boomer, the green beans could've been cooked a little bit more. My generation likes them cooked to death. I really don't remember my mother using fresh green beans for anything back in the day. I wish they had given us a much larger loaf of the cranberry cornbread. It was amazing. I had never tried a cornbread with fruit in it before. This was moist, sweet, and tart at the same time. The pecan pie was very good. I only wish I had had some whipped topping or vanilla ice cream to put on it. It could've been homemade. I don't think there's really much they could have done to make this a better Thanksgiving feast. Our family was very happy with it. Kudos to the Black Whale for a job well done!

Food here I don't really grab much food, but their wings are pretty good. Service is always great…read morebehind the bar. This is the old new Braunfels and a lot of people love their service that they bring to the table. Ambience is like a cheers bar. Everybody will know your name eventually

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Gather Brewing Company

Gather Brewing Company

4.5(270 reviews)
24.0 mi
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Such a fun place right outside the gate of Randolph AFB! We stopped in randomly one Friday night to…read moregrab a bite to eat and had our baby with us, so we decided to sit out on the patio. There was a musician singing and playing guitar, and he was really good, which made the atmosphere even better. The drinks were great and the food was even better. We ordered wings and a pizza and really enjoyed both. It also felt very family-friendly. There's a small play area just off the outside deck, and several kids were down there playing, which was nice to see. The highchairs can be a little hard to spot, but they do have them inside near the restrooms. Overall, it was a great experience and we'll definitely be coming back!

This was our first time here. We arrived on the later side of the evening (8:30 pm) and were a…read morelittle surprised to learn that the kitchen closes at 9pm. We had planned to have a few drinks before grabbing dinner but we didn't plan the timing correctly. No biggie...regardless, the food was pretty solid! Both the kimchi fries and dumplings offered a unique taste that sit differently than most other places. It was a pleasant different though. The fries were great and the dumplings complimented the drinks! My partner had a Moscato and I chose a beer flight. Overall the vibe was good. We just missed out on some live music as they were just wrapping up their set. Nevertheless, we will be better prepared next time!

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Gather Brewing Company - Main Entrance and Patio Area

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Calahan's Pub and Pizza - The Chalupa pizza special was fantastic!!

Calahan's Pub and Pizza

3.7(139 reviews)
9.5 mi
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The food was amazing, even the house salad and dressing! We…read morewill be return customers!

Was looking for a place to get some good pizza in the New Braunfels area, and one came to mind…read more Calahan's Pub and Pizza came up and I'm so glad it did, it was exactly what I wanted. But first, depending on what is going on in downtown, parking can be tricky to find. Upon entering the establishment you find a pretty good amount of seating. A kinda of bar feeling but still welcoming for families. You have the option to sit in the main room or the side room with a pool table to enjoy. As you choose your meal you go to the counter and let them know what you'll have to eat. The personnel at the counter are extremely helpful and considerate, answer any questions you might have about the food you are thinking about. They give you a number that you place on your table, and as they bring you your meal again that cordial attitude is on display. After being treated kindly, the next thing is the food. And to be honest the food was brought out and going on the first appearance was very pleasing. Now the taste, I first ordered the "Housemade Dough Bites" at first thought I didn't think it was going to be worth it. But I was completely wrong, these bites were delicious, crunchy and very flavorful and the dipping sauce brought out the taste of the bites. The next item was some chicken wings in a medium sauce with ranch dressing and some celery sticks, they too tasted great, good amount of meat and flavor. The last thing was the star of the meal, the pizza. I got the "Butcher's Block" specialty pizza, and it didn't disappoint, the different meats and the sauce was excellent. This is by far one of my favorites. So if you're looking for a good pizza place, you can't go wrong with "Calahan's".

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Calahan's Pub and Pizza - The white pizza is always a good choice

The white pizza is always a good choice

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Guadalupe Brewing Company & Pizza Kitchen - Awesome pizza

Guadalupe Brewing Company & Pizza Kitchen

4.5(381 reviews)
11.9 mi
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Another business gave us this rec and we are so glad we stopped by! The peach beer was crazy. It…read moreended on a spicy note. If you like spice, try that beer! The peanut butter beer was also good. The bartender was nice and explained the difference between a few beers. The outdoor rock band was shredding on the guitar. We didn't get to try the pizza on site, but wouldn't hesitate if we went back. It looked delish! There are two different bars you can visit. One has mores wines and the other has more beer.

What the do well: This place brews the most amazing…read moreselection of beers , honestly it's mind blowing the selection they have and the execution is perfection. There's tons of room here to move around if you want a quiet place or want to listen to the music. What they need to work on: The food is hit or miss, they do waaaay too many things, they can't keep up with ordering ingredients and are constantly out of certain things. They have a disastrous menu of random billboards and papers taped to walls which feels like a scavenger hunt when you order. The food they brought out tonight was a mixture of cold food and hot food that they informed us was missing a few ingredients so they just gave it to us without them and took 45 minutes to get to us. Music is a hit or miss, the guy we listened to tonight we couldn't understand a word he said while he sang or when he was talking between songs. Overall, come here to drink some good craft beer, gamble at rather the music is tolerable and have plenty of time if you want to order food.

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