We went here exclusively because of the name of the Brewery but stayed because the drinks and food…read morewere delicious! They have some really fun food options, we tried a goat cheese PB & j burger and it was super good, but I believe they change up their menu every so often, another hit was the Macaroni, and the jalapeno bacon jammin' burger and the fried pickles if you love fried pickles like we do then you won't be disappointed ordering them here! We tried some of their brews they had on tap and they were good! (I'm not a beer drinker but I brought two beer lovers with me to try!) They also have a large selection of other beer favorites for you to choose from! Also, we loved how friendly and kind the staff were with our kids! Friendly staff is always a bonus! Overall we enjoyed our time and will be back to try more of their beer & food! Tip: they have a kids menu but you have to ask them for it as it's not on their menu which is digital.

We have been to this establishment several times. Last night, things were a bit off. We ordered a…read moresmall meaty pecker pizza and 10 jumbo wings. The pizza just didn't taste great. The crust was doughy and the toppings tasted off. It didn't have much cheese. We asked if they still made them from scratch and our server said nothing had changed. It just wasn't great. The wings were meh--just ok. Our server was super nice and friendly. She recommended a couple beers for us to try and we ended up ordering a second round. Very pleased with the service. They have several TVs so it was nice to watch the games playing. It wasn't too loud. I like the atmosphere. A mix of high top tables, standard tables and bar seating. I think next time we'll try something different on the menu.

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!

My favorite are the chicken nachos with everything on it the burgers are great well just about…read moreeverything is great

Now that's a tasty burger! Not sure if it's the best measure, but the stuffed jalapeño/onion…read moreburger was a four napkin burger! Patti was a great server, with good food selection advice and very attentive service. The outdoor seating has a good beer garden feel. I would recommend checking out Tycoon Flats.

Love the location! Heart of Southtown, near the Riverwalk and trails…read more After we rode a 20 mile bike ride, we were ready to grub down at Blue Star Brewing. A perfect day to eat outside , the six of us sat at an outdoor table. Our server was friendly and the menu had something for each one of us. We ordered fried mushrooms for the table and it came out pretty fast. The mushroom texture was kinda rubbery and others said the beer cheese dipping sauce had no flavor. We then put our drinks and lunch orders in. I really enjoyed the peach fruit geyser-beer. Thereafter, service went downhill. We noticed all customers that came and ordered after us were getting their food before we did. We were starving ! We had to flag down our server to find out was going on. After a long wait, our plates slowly started coming out. The turkey avocado BLT was pretty good- thick cut seasoned turkey, delicious thick cut bacon, I don't remember tasting much of the avocado, and I enjoyed the sourdough bread and fresh salad. Hubby had the chicken and waffles- he said it was ok- they were chicken tenders as opposed to fried chicken and the waffle was very dry. Food was just ok and service was very slow. Not sure we'll be back...

1) I called ahead to try and call in an order to-go, for the staff member to inform me that they…read morecan't take phone orders. 2) My husband went in to order and wait, mind you they only had like one waitress and one bartender, and no more than two tables seated. Service was friendly enough, so that's where the star came from. 3) When we opened our meals at home the quality of the food was horrible. He got a brisket grilled cheese, the bread was faced cheese side out and brisket was dry . I ordered the pig pie and it was served in two tiny containers, both containing only mash potatoes and soupy shredded pieces of pork that looked like cat food soup. Neither container had any roasted corn or cheddar cheese. The mash/pork soup was very salty and tasted old and smelled bad We were extremely disappointed. It's like there was no effort or pride in the service or the food. We used to love going there, and I am now not sure we will be returning.

So there's no way I was going to miss the opportunity to, borrowing from Chris Traeger, quite…read moreLITERALLY head over to the Winchester and have a cold pint. The place was located in a small plaza off the side of some main roads, and we gathered for a class team building event. By that I mean beer and burgers. The entrance beckons you to come on in, what with its neon sign and all. The walk up feels rustic, and the door makes it official: you're entering an awesome place. There's plenty of seating and every night has something else to offer. I enjoyed the breakfast burger which was delicious. I liked the quality of the bread and the contrast of a well-seasoned patty. The fried egg was prepared beautifully, and the yolk covered the fries waiting below on the tray. The place is military friendly in terms of the bill and our sever, Rebecca, was not only fast and friendly but very welcoming and knowledgeable. Some folks decided to try their hand at Karaoke and had the stage to themselves. I liked that the TVs also had the lyrics up so that you could sing along without having to turn to face the stage. All in all it was a great place to grab a bite and build rapport with colleagues.

We came here with a large party, but we had made a reservation in advance, and the staff accepted…read moreit. Unfortunately, despite the reservation, service was EXTREMELY slow. We arrived at 12:45, and by 3:00 p.m. only about half of our group had received their food. While the servers themselves were polite and professional, this issue falls squarely on management and whoever approved the reservation knowing they could not reasonably accommodate it. To make matters worse, the food was overpriced and similar to food court food. Overall, a very disappointing experience, and I cannot recommend this restaurant. If I were the manager I would've comped the whole party. This is not a way to run a business!

This place has it all, the views, the cool bartenders, pizza and beers flowing. Just prop up with…read moresome good friends, grab a cold one and watch life go by. Nothing more to this place than a great place to have a great time for the weekends, happy hour and with friends or loved ones.

Another place I have not been to in years!…read more Love this place. It is just a nice place to have a fresh draft at. 1) Place is friendly and welcoming. 2) Food is available... don't forget you are not there for the food. 3) Overall, great place to have a Pre-diner or Post-diner Beer. Love it! Cheers!

This place you definitely come for the history of being the longest wooden bar and oldest along…read morewith the atmosphere of being on the riverwalk. The food was not the best especially for the price. The drinks on other hand were amazing. My server Marah toke great care of me. Attentive, funny, and well knowledgeable. She helped me pick an outstanding bourbon due to having so many I couldn't decide. She's impeccable at her job didn't have to write anything down had multiple tables and was very efficient. Would come back for the drinks and her service. The food on other hand definitely could use some help.

Update to first review below, rating updated from a 3 to a 5 star (drinks & bartender would get 10+…read morestars if we could rate that high): Saturday night: Went back for after dinner drinks at the Downstairs (a "speakeasy" throwback, look up the history of the place to see why). Drinks were AMAZING! Bartender Rob made the best Negroni I've ever had. I asked him to use whatever gin he thought best--result was an artistic smooooooth full-bodied drink. Told him when I was done I'd lick the glass if it wasn't considered so uncouth for a 'mature' lady like myself to do so Hubby's Buffalo Trace bourbon old fashioned was also outstanding. Rob was the bartender last night who did such a great job, and his work was even better tonight. We highly recommend The EsquireTavern for excellent cocktails. We love the long wood bar and high copper ceiling upstairs, but love the intimate speakeasy atmosphere downstairs even more. We'll definitely be back every time we're in San Antonio! First review, Friday night: Drinks were great (Manhattan and Bourbon Old Fashioned). REAL drinks, no complaints at all about those. And the bartenders were very friendly and helpful. Those aspects of the Esquire get 5+ stars from us. But the appetizers were not good, close to inedible. It was about 8:30pm or so, so maybe they were getting ready to close out the kitchen but the chalupitas with chicken tasted like rubber, and no flavor at all. The seafood platter had something in it that was breading with shell inside, but no meat of any kind. We couldn't figure out what it was supposed to be. The shrimp was good and the fish was good but those other things... We'll always love the drinks, the long wooden bar, and the ambiance at the Esquire Tavern, but we'll eat somewhere else and come here for before or after dinner drinks. (See update above to this review for when we returned the next night for after dinner drinks.)

Kind of a dive bar feel but with plenty of room for dancing, good bar service (full bar), good DJ's…read moreall the time. No cover charge on First Friday Pub Runs if you are dressed up in the theme of the month. Not sure about other nights of the week or month. Good service and not outrageously priced drinks for being down town ($5 per beer). But at times, it can be hard to get a drink. You get one free hug when you check-in on Yelp, LOL. Show it to your server! Make sure you take a ride on the coin operated mechanical horse or use the hula hoops in the front foyer area when you walk in - LOTS of fun.

Love the atmosphere here! They have one of our favorite bbq serving here now. Dee willies bbq now…read moreseres here. What?!?! Omgoodness soooo delicious! Bartender so awesome!

The atmosphere on Thursday night was electric, buzzing with energy as everyone mingled and sang…read moretheir hearts out. I strolled into the karaoke bar, instantly swept up in the lively vibe. The bartender shared the evening's specials. I opted for a classic combo, Jameson and Sprite, only $5. I sat quietly to myself and enjoyed my drink, I watched the crowd, and people sing. It was a chill experince.

This bar is dirty and bartenders not professional. Always drinking and cater to the ppl that buy…read morethem shots. The patrons are always way beyond drunk but continue to be served. Not a safe place.

Finally got in to try Wild Barley after seeing in on a Guy Fieri 'Diners and Dives' show. Very much…read moreworth the visit. Service was prompt, and the ambiance is a funky cross between a bakery and a diner. Parking is easy in their private lot. I first tried their 'Texas Style' pastrami Reuben sandwich. This is smoked pastrami brisket, served with on their house-made marbled rye and topped with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and garlic aioli. Quite a bit different than a NYC-style sandwich. The aioli instead of dressing, thicker slices, etc etc. But wow, did it taste good. It's as if a pastrami Reuben and a sliced smoked brisket sandwich had a love child who inherited the best from each parent. I also tried their salmon gravlax on an 'everything' bagel. This bagel was baked in-house, topped with the cured salmon, cream cheese, tomato, red onion, capers, and a sprig of dill. Rustic, beautiful, and delicious. Definite recommend! This place scores a 5 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK having a nosh here with Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either.

I have given alot of thought on how I want to rate this establishment, and ultimately settled on 4…read morestars, which may be a little unfair. I think the reason I didnt "love" the pizza is because its so different with the sourdough base and not what i am used to. I would like to return and try a sandwich or something else on the menu. Service was fast and friendly, and the place was clean and welcoming. My main reason for trying out wild barley was because they have sour beers, it wasnt the best sour beer i have ever had, but i have noticed in Texas the sour beers have a strange taste to them that i cant quite put my finger on. Overall though it was refreshing and cold. my husband really enjoyed the cider. We will be back and i hope after trying something different on the menu to change my review to 5 stars,