Came through here on a tour and was pleasantly surprised. Very cool car and dance hall area. Fast…read moreand friendly staff got us our cold drinks fast on a hot day. If I'm ever in the area I'm definitely coming back.

Pup friendly bar & beer garden…read more A friend recommended we check out the ice house since we love scenic drives and dance halls! The bar has a really cool vibe - old storefront with windows that open to the beer garden. Plenty of outdoor seating, food truck, and live music. We took a peek in the dance hall - smaller than Gruene or Mercer but looks like a fun place for a night out with friends! Definitely check out their upcoming shows to see who is playing (so far most of the music lineups are just for the beer garden). The bathrooms are outside and were clean at first but got dirty quickly. They desperately need to refill the soap dispensers! This is definitely a spot for local and bikers - so expect some smoking and engine noise. But overall a great place to relax under the giant oak tree.

Love this place ... totally cool dive bar .. delicious cold beer and amazing hamburgers... very…read moretasty. Had an awesome patio that looks out towards the Lake Buchanan dam... great view. Awesome service ... I will definitely be back .. such a cool place

My friend and I stopped by after hiking at Inks Lake State Park and it was definitely an oasis for…read morefolks in the area! It is very much a dive bar with ample beer selection and a simple menu. We got the mozzarella sticks and burgers, which were very affordable and generous in size. I would recommend this place for anyone looking for a dive bar in the area.

Great spot for drinks, country dancing, and a little pool sharking, if that's what you're into!…read more We came here for the Hunter's Ball and had a good time, but I was a little disappointed to learn that it was going to be a DJ, instead of a live band. Had some drinks, played some pool, and entered the gun raffle. They have a great dance floor, but there weren't too many single guys to dance with by 9PM...and I asked a lot of guys if they could dance, and they looked like deer in headlights...so we ended up leaving to hit another dancehall. I think there was a big group having a birthday party, so it was a lot of people, but not a lot of dancers. I'd come back here when I want to get out of my small town, but plan to stay late and see who shows up!

Latino musicnight last night was a true disappointment. Owner/DJ/@pardners stating that something…read more"isn't racist" does not negate the intent or the impact it may have had. Repeating that it wasn't racist and defending that behavior doesn't make it acceptable -- it only serves to dismiss legitimate concerns and brush them aside. By definition, racism involves treating someone unfairly, excluding, harassing, or demeaning them based on their race or ethnicity. When the DJ used the phrase "your people," it was clearly exclusionary. When he said, "If I only play Latino music, then the others will leave," it positioned our presence as a problem and created a sense of unwelcome. The situation escalated further when our group was asked to leave -- not for being disruptive, but simply for disagreeing with the music -- while the DJ referred to us as "you and your fucking people." That is not only unprofessional, but also deeply offensive and humiliating. Even your comment about "staying in your own lane" implies exclusion. Why? Because we voiced our disagreement? Because we stood up for ourselves and asked to celebrate Latino culture on a night that was specifically promoted as Latino Night? You've suggested this issue only occurred because your regular DJ wasn't present, but this behavior reflects a broader, ongoing pattern. Regardless of who was in the DJ booth, the treatment of that group was inappropriate and inexcusable. Defending it -- and attempting to shift the narrative -- is deeply disappointing. And respectfully, claiming that you used your own money to promote Latino Night in an attempt to gain sympathy is out of touch. You own a large, well-established club. Investing in the promotion of your own events is a business expense -- not a personal sacrifice. If you'r going to promote a cultural night, you have a responsibility to respect and honor the community you're representing.

Service and drink prices are great. Love playing dart and shuffleboard. The crowd can be a little…read moreaggressive some nights. Fun hole in the wall to start the night.

Love this bar! Oh em genius!! I love that they hid this LGBTQ-inviting bar in the middle of…read morenowhere Texas! Cowboys!! Am I right?! Fan me gently please! If you're a friend of the blend, get your butt down on Thursday and sing some karaoke and meet some of the local male talent!

Great food. It's a small little restaurant. Friendly and attentive staff. I ordered the huevos…read morerancheros and they did not disappoint. We have a side of pancakes that were fluffy and delicious. I definitely recommend

Stopped on the way to Austin. Small and charming, gets busy at lunch as you'd expect. Service was…read moreefficient and fast though and food was delicious. Server suggested I try a torta sandwich with a mix of carne asada and pork al pastor. Very delicious. Would stop by again!

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.

Best burgers and best fries in town! We love Curtis and the…read moreatmosphere out at The Top is ideal! Plenty of space for the kids to run and a great spot to catch a game. Always live music!

This is the dive bar I've been looking for. Yes it's…read moresmoking inside, yeah the crowd is different. But if you want an actual dive bar then this is it. Very underrated and great patio for the summer. Last actual place I'd suggest. That feel like old Austin/round rock.

They only have finger foods like you buy at Sam's. And the people at the bar are very neighborly,…read moreand the one time I went in there, I met a pretty cool new, "important" friend. However, I am not a cigarette smoker, and there does not appear to be any ventilation, so 30 minutes and I was ready to throw up, so I left. It was horrible.

1st bartender: asked for my order then my friend's, then mine again because he forgot, then my…read morefriend's again because he forgot and then mine again. Basically could not remember 2 drinks at the same time. 2nd bartender: recognized her from the local post, she actually got her manager there to throw several people out just because she didn't like them. 3rd bartender: took any drink you set down even if it was full. When i pointed out i wasn't done with mine he mocked me for daring to ask him to replace it. So yeah, overall terrible service. Won't be going back.

To the person who said that they skip your songs for regulars - not at all true. Those regulars…read morejust know they can use the app to sign up before they arrive. The only way a singer gets "skipped" is if they don't go up to the stage when called. Then, in order to keep things moving so that more people get to sing, the next singer will be called up. This is one of the most fairly run karaoke rotations in town! On Saturday nights, the host won't even take tips to bump people up.

It's just a stand these days cuz of the fire in the main building awhile back but Scotty makes the…read morebest brisket and there are plenty of tables and shade from the huge oak trees. They make special plates and do three or four crawfish boils every year (during crawfish season that is) nothing is ever frozen here, except maybe that special beverage you might want. Check out their posts on Facebook and drop in for lunch out dinner. If there's an event at the Fair Grounds or Flat Rock Park they'll be extra busy, but Scotty knows the cities activity calendar and always has plenty of everything on hand.

Nice place for a cold beer with friendly service. Not fancy, but has a bit of local flavor…read more Beware- smoking inside so it can get a little stuffy! Patio with view of Guadalupe River. Owner on-site cooks barbecue, crawfish, etc for special occasions.

Sometimes you want to shoot pool and have a few without getting stuck in an overpriced tourist…read moretrap...this is that spot. I have met many friendly locals here, and had the honor of shooting some rounds with some pros around here. The service has always been pretty fast, and the prices are probably one of the best in town. The only issue is you will leave smelling like an ashtray. So not so sure on the ventilation system ... but willing to look the other way for the great vibes here. Also, watch out for the big pothole when you enter the parking lot and drive slowly to avoid car issues.The jams were on point and a wide variety of all genres. This is a great spot to chill on a Friday night if you're trying to avoid Main street and drunken "woo woo" girls.

We were in Fredericksburg fir the wknd and wanted to have a drink at a place that's "off the beaten…read morepath"... This place was walking distance from our hotel and had a good reviews so we decided to check it out! Definitely a dive bar that's well known and visited by locals. This is not a touristy stop by any means and I am oh so appreciative it is not! Pools tables available. Drinks are served cold and the bartenders are amazing! It is smokey, so smoking may be permitted (not sure). Nothing fancy, a total dive, and just a great place to have a cold drink and watch the game or meet some locals. If you want a place that's low key, away from all the tourists places, with good drinks this is the place to visit.