Was surprised how nice the plae is, will be back again! Had a flight of different beers and will be…read morebringing my growler next time.

I kicked things off last Thursday night, At Bandera…read moreBrewery... something wasn't right. I gave their beers a hopeful toast... But it tasted like soap, with a hint of... ghost? First up: Ice Haus Ultra Lite, Which somehow managed to clean my palate... out of spite. It tasted like soap - no exaggeration - Like someone dry-hopped it with hotel sanitation. Then came the Mexican Lager, full of fizz, But the flavor? Honest to God - horse piss. Sharp on the nose, rough on the tongue, A cruel joke in a pint-sized stein slung. Last, the Strawberry Blond - a sweet little pour, That smacked of Runtz candy and lab-made decor. Artificial as a neon tan, More chemistry than strawberry jam. Now look, the staff was nice, the space was fine, The outdoor area? A decent time. But you go to a brewery for beer worth the sip, Not a ghostly, soapy, fruit-flavored trip. I wanted to love it - truly, I tried. But each glass left me a little more fried. Two stars for the effort, the charm, and the crew... But next round? We'll be drinking somewhere new.

Decent food and they let me bring my dog. This is a well named restaurant because as soon as you…read moresit down you kickback and enjoy. Walk up to the bar and order a hamburger or a chili dog (my favorite) with a coke or whatever.

Fun local bar, with creative bartenders, friendly owners, food, & live music…read more New owners have made some good changes, & improvements. One of my favorite local establishments.

Great service and excellent food! Our experience could not have been better! Came for lunch,…read moreeverything was very clean and staff very friendly! Hubby had chili and I had tomato basil soup. We both split the crab cakes! All was amazing

First time here at the Forge. Historic restaurant/bar,and…read morehelpful servers. However,the Rib-Eye Steak I had was terrible. No flavor,no taste,no good. Not coming back,period.

Great icehouse. Staff is awesome. Beer is ice cold. Very clean and upscale inside. Would definitely…read morego back!

This venue is so much fun. We are 40-45 and the crowd is typically older, but still a blast with…read moredancing and good old country live music. We definitely recommend everyone checking it out especially if you want to chill and people watch or dance the night away!!

When in Bandera, stop by The First National Ice Hause for some great cold beer from The Bandera…read moreBrewery and some great music. All the vinyl records you can imagine! A nice place to relax with your friends and take a step back in time. This is a historic building that's definitely worth a stop while in Bandera!

From the owner: Traditional Texas ice house in a beautiful historic building. Relaxing atmosphere for enjoying…read morebeer, wine and snacks while you listen to live music or spin vinyl on our record player. Family friendly including pets.

Great staff. Great prices. Best place in Bandera to have a cold brew. To boot, the 3 Monkeys Cycle…read moreand ATV repair is adjacent. Have your ride fixed and coop off here.

This review is for other bands that might be thinking about playing at this venue…read more Directions: Finding the place from San Antonio is not difficult. Directions on the web appear to be accurate. Enter Bandera on Route 16 from San Antonio. Turn right on Main Street. Go about seven blocks and turn right on Route 173. The Monkey Cage Saloon is located on your left at the bend in the road. Note that the saloon does not have a sign of its own. It's a part of the Three Monkeys Motorcycle & ATV Repair business. When you've found this, you're at the Monkey Cage Saloon. Load-In: Load-in is quite easy. You'll be playing in the covered area in the center of the building. Assuming no parked cars are blocking your access, you should be able to pull up very close to the area where you'll be playing. Note that the parking lot is not paved, so you will probably have to drag your gear across some dirt and gravel. If you're picky about your equipment, you may want to bring a rag or two to dust things off after unloading. You will have to move your vehicle after unloading, but there is plenty of room in the parking area to put a truck and trailer. Stage: There is no stage. You will be playing on the concrete slab. This is not a problem. There's plenty of room to set up and there are two outlets on the wall behind you, each on a different circuit. Be aware that one of the two plug-ins in each outlet is in use, so you will need to have extension cords and/or triple taps to get everything powered up. We had no trouble with having enough power to run everything. Lighting: The venue has no stage lights except for a string of what are basically Christmas lights across one side and the back of the stage. You will want to bring your own. Sound System: The club has no sound system, so you'll need to bring your own. Because you're essentially playing inside a building missing one wall, you may notice some unusual acoustics. We had some feedback issues initially, but nothing that we couldn't wring out. Once we got things set, the overall sound was good. Layout: This is essentially an outside gig. You have a bare concrete slab underneath you, a solid roof overhead and walls on three sides. Your audience is directly in front of you in the parking lot. There is also some seating in a raised area to the left of you. This layout tends to sort of focus your sound. A plus to this layout is that the bar is NOT in front of you so there's no problem with bartenders being unable to hear orders because the band is too loud. There are several doors on the "stage" and you have to be careful with your setup so as not to block any of them. In practice, this was no problem. Volume: We were able to bring our volume up to what we considered a comfortable level for a classic rock band with no issues. Comfort: This is outdoors, so there is no temperature control. They do have water-cooled fans for the band in the summer. In unusually cold weather, the fact that the "stage" has a roof and three solid walls might help to retain heat provided there's not too much wind. Miscellaneous: We broadcasted this gig via Facebook Live and had some trouble maintaining an Internet connection during the broadcast. Once we reduced our frame count, we were able to keep our connection running without trouble. Parking: Plenty of parking, including tandem parking. Venue Management: Pleasant and easy to work with. Very helpful. They're good people and we look forward to our next gig here. Overall: We had a very good gig. The crowd was enthusiastic and responsive. We are excited about the prospect of returning for another engagement.

We love this place! We have family in Austin and make it a couple times a year. Great music!…read more Great setting. Wifey likes to let the "girls" out when she can, and she is met with great approval when she does. Midafternoon to late evening we have a great time here.

What a great night! We enjoyed a very mild evening for December listening to some great country…read moremusic. The smoothed concrete dance floor was perfect freshly dusted with sawdust, and plenty of opportunity to spin your partner. They still had the holiday decor up which made it super cute. I really enjoyed the arrangement so that you could sit and listen to the music and not have to stand the whole time. Parking could've an issue if a bigger name is playing but overall I couldn't have had a better time with my girl. We will be back, well worth the drive.

The best liquor store in town and really the only one worth visiting. This place is great and has…read moreit all! A great selection of just about everything. If you can't find it here you wont find it for miles! The variety of beer is wonderful as well as the Tequilas!

The selection of beer here is really good, especially IPA. The only close or better selection of…read moreIPAs nearby is HEB in Boerne or Kerrville, but that's 70 miles round trip for each. The people who work here are friendly, although admittedly not as knowledgeable about some kinds of liquor. The prices are reasonable, and like all liquor stores, they're open until 9pm and closed on Sundays. I agree with previous reviewer Bradley L, this really is the only liquor store in town worth visiting. The selection of Scotch is also really good at this store. No longer do I have to travel to Kerrville to visit Specs.

This bar is the personification of a good ole honky tonk / biker bar should look and feel like…read more Great cold beer and always good conversation with the locals and visa/ versa. Live music is always a plus and it's 3 nights. Cutest shop in the bank bar. Such beautiful jewelry, hats, belts, T- shirts.

I must admit that I was taken aback when my friend said he was taking me to a place and I would…read morehave to cook my own meat. I could not have had a more pleasant experience. The place was packed but we still found a place to sit. Everyone was so friendly as we cooked our meal over the huge fire pits. It was fun to get a quick dance in while our meal was cooking. The band was great!

If you're on the Main Street and don't turn the corner, you might miss this gem. But DON'T!…read moreSeriously. Everything in here is made in TX, and most of it within 20 miles. It's more than alcohol. There is a massive variety of goods and gifts, with something for everyone. And the wiener is fantastic! He was helpful in suggestions about products too. They offer samples. After my purchase, he mentioned another shop that I had to go to, with directions, which I did stop by and bought stuff. So glad he did!!! He also asked if I had eaten, which I hadn't, and was looking for food. He suggested a place to eat, and told me what his favorite menu item was and how to order it. I followed all his suggestions and had the best afternoon! This guy should write a travel guide for Bandera. I love people like him, that are upbeat, pleasant, and helpful. He genuinely lives whet he does and his fellow businesses in the area. Stop by this shop and get something to support him to. He gives discounts to military, veterans, and first responders. He's great all around!

Lots to choose from here with select tastings to try. Service was outstanding and incredibly…read morefriendly and helpful. They also have a veteran/military discount.