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.

Had the fish and chips with a side of curry sauce and it was fantastic. Our server Angelica is very…read moresweet and courteous and we will definitely be back

If you're looking for a spot that gets you as close to a proper British pub experience as you can…read morewithout hopping a flight to the UK, The Lion & Rose British Restaurant & Pub absolutely delivers. First off--ask for Matheo. The guy is the definition of friendly and on top of it. Service was quick without feeling rushed, and he made the whole experience feel welcoming from the start. Now the food--this is where they really shine. The fish and chips are hands down the closest thing to authentic British fare I've had stateside. Crispy, perfectly cooked, and just done right. Prices are also very reasonable, especially considering the quality you're getting. Atmosphere-wise, they clearly aim for that British pub feel. The only slightly off note is the servers wearing kilts--it leans more "UK mashup" than strictly British--but honestly, when everything else is this good, it's easy to overlook. And whatever you do, don't leave without ordering the sticky toffee pudding. I'm not exaggerating--it's better than anything your Nan could make back in the UK. Fast service, great people, legit food. This place is a win.

Awesome service Great events! Lovely people in a wonderful town. Fall in love at the loval saloonread more

Best bar around! It's like a family that welcomed us as…read moretheir own when we moved here! They do a lot of charities especially gif the veterans.

This place has some solid food, the burgers are amazing. Every time we have come in the wait staff…read morehas been great. The ambiance is nice, there is a louder sports section with tv's and a projector and then to the side you can find some quiet booths. Definitely want to come back in on a Sunday for the roast.

Sad review as may be their last, 1/4 is set to be their last day of being open for business. I…read morealways forgot this place was here, it's super convenient to us but the location was easily forgettable as it wasn't really visible from 79. Ticked away in a little complex without 79 visibility along with a couple of other places that don't seem to get much traffic either. Finally made our first visit so we could try "the best fish & chips" in the Austin area. I was surprised how big it was, they have a patio, a bar area and lots of tables I was shocked as from the outside it looks tiny. Service was fantastic which was shocking with them closing soon. The service was enough to want me to go back hopefully for us in this area they end up somewhere close by as I know how hard it is to find good workers. Pretzels were good! Onion rings were our favorite! Their version of the Philly was just okay, was very plain with not much flavor hubby didn't even finish half. But the star of the show was the fish and chips. My son was over the moon! Couldn't even finish half of it and he wanted to haha. Sad to see they will be closing their doors but hopefully the owner has something else up his sleeve as they were onto something with this place.

We stopped for dinner at old pal bar after spending the afternoon Ottine Springs. Such a great…read moredecision! First of all, the jukebox made the night. So many great options that we kept reloading songs. Second, the space is warm and inviting, and the staff were super friendly. The food was really good and we tried a variety of different things, including the fried pickles, fried chicken, burger and a salad. The location is great, right on the main square of town. After parking the car, the guys stopped and bought vintage pearl snap shirts from the tattoo parlor next-door. All around, a win-win! We will definitely be back.

Old Pal is pure perfection and of course it is as it comes from the owners of Nickel City…read more(beloved). Centrally located in downtown Lockhart, the vibe here is on! Craft cocktails: A+ Food: A+ Live Music: A+ Decor: A+ Ambiance: A+ Service: A+ Basically, I'm in love.

Ordered the Grumpy Old Fashioned and another drink. But the old fashioned had me blown away. Forget…read morethe other drink... If that's what grumpy tastes like, sign me up. Rich. Smooth. That hint of chocolate bitterness sneaking in like it has secrets it's not ready to share. Strong, confident, and completely unbothered -- the kind of drink that doesn't raise its voice because it doesn't have to. No unnecessary frills. No overcomplicated theatrics. Just a perfectly crafted cocktail that respects tradition but adds a little dark, sultry wink. It lingers just long enough to make you lean in for another sip. 10/10. Grumpy never tasted so good -- and I wouldn't mind getting into trouble with it again. The bar itself? Classy without being stuffy. The kind of place where you can show up dressed up or dressed down and still feel like you belong. Dim lighting, great vibe, zero pretension. I'll absolutely be back, service was stellar. No food items this time, but definitely will be back!

Talk about a great atmosphere and service. The bartender/ server, mary, is always super attentive…read moreand makes some solid drinks. When it comes to food the fish and chips are elite. Really wish the owners would work on the power issue and also stop changing the bartender's/ severs every 5 minutes but atleast they always seem to get good new people.

Just moved to Killeen and googled dive bars, this place popped up, went in, greeted with great…read morehospitality, the Asian girl bartender on Friday was smoking hot, catfish sandwich is amazing, love the burger sliders, this place has my Guinness beer on tap ( hardly no bars does), what can I say, I love this place, and it's hard to find a bar where I would go everyday for 3 days straight... btw, I read the Google reviews and the owner replies to almost everyone, that proves that they care about their customers. Did I mention, the Asian bartender was beautiful.

Great place to stop and have a drink. Plenty of sports on the TV... great service and they sell…read morefood as well. Pool tables and a shuffle board table to have fun with. I'll from out of town and found this place to have a few drinks after work.