Pretty swanky facelift on this venue. Came in during the slower part of the day so would like to…read morereturn when fully alive with music. The happy hour Old Fashion is heavy on the bitters if that's your thing, wasn't as fancy as I had hoped. The appetizer mushrooms are nice bite size morsels, just a bit on the greasy side - perhaps higher heat might fix that. Ambience really is nice and would look forward to an evening with friends and live music in the future. You must pay for street parking and lot parking.

We absolutely love Tavern on Castell. The atmosphere is so cozy. Servers are always fast and…read morefriendly. The food items are always tasty and a really nice variety. The Texas Toothpicks are my fav! Highly recommend this establishment.

We were in New Braunfels for Father's Day. This amazing Tiki bar was the highlight of the day. It…read moreis in the basement of the Phoenix Saloon. You go way to the back and down a steep flight of stairs. My son, his wife, and I left my wife and grandbaby in the saloon and headed down. When you get down there, you are suddenly in a beautiful Tiki bar with so many amazing things to gawk at. It sort of felt like waking up in OZ. We were the first people there, so we got to sit at the bar and watch our drinks being made. They have about 15 or so different specialty tiki drinks. Each one comes in a particular piece of glassware. I don't know how the bartender keeps them straight. He was constantly pouring different things into a shaker. Then he would shake it and pour it into the glass that was already filled with crushed ice. One of the drinks even had a smoking cinnamon stick. My drink was really good. It was the Three Dots and a Dash. It came in a barrel and was decorated with a skull toothpick that had three cherries and a piece of pineapple to represent the dots and dash. It was super strong! I was ready to risk it all and go for another drink, but it had gotten packed inside the bar. We could tell the bartender was stressing. They really need two for times like that. My wife spends the night at my son's house in New Braunfels every Thursday to give them a date night. Evidently, this is where they always go. I can certainly see why!

Really cool "hidden" bar under the Phoenix. It's really intimate so it's fun with a small group or…read moreeven a date. The decor is top notch and the drinks are so fun and so different. This is not a place to have a quick drink, as the bartenders really craft the art of the cocktail you order (expect 15-20 min for 2 drinks). I would love to come back and try more!

This speakeasy is located in the basement of a 120-year old building in Gruene Grove (Gruene,…read moreTexas). Our mixologist, Logan (absolutely wonderful human being) not only made us the most delicious pecan praline whiskey cocktail but he also gave use some incredible history on the space & of course the ghosts! The limestone walls are original. Much of the decor adorning the walls was found in the building. Some of the wall hangings include an original bond and doctor prescriptions for whiskey. The furnishings and accessories complement the rooms to enhance the feeling of old-west prohibition. The velvet pieces exemplify burlesque. Total "hitch your horse to a post, mosey on down for a secret drink and a good time" vibes. Logan spun a tale of ghosts appearing in selfies taken by previous guests. The story was sensational and I was all about it. A wonky thing happened with the POS system while we were there that required a reboot. I joked that the ghosts thought I was taking too many pictures. Dark, moody, sexy, and relaxing...everything you want in a speakeasy---& good drinks too, of course. Absolute works of liquid art!

If you're looking for delicious drinks, good vibes, and a place to catch up with friends, this is…read moreit. The drinks were so good they'll make you reconsider sucking them down so you can really enjoy the flavor. We came on a Friday night and were able to grab 3 chairs without much trouble. The service was great, they worked through everyone needing drinks at a good pace especially when you take into consideration the yummy concoctions they make! Highly recommend and we will be back

Great atmosphere love the live music and the drinks were expertly crafted. I wish I would have got…read morethe name of the band that was playing. I would love to come back when the kitchen is open and try some finger food.

Just down a couple of stairs to the basement bar and it almost feels like a trip back in time…read more We had dinner next door and then walked to this little gem. They share a parking lot with the Muck and Fuss. There is street parking as well, just be sure and read the signs and download the app to pay.

Emily was amazing! so funny and personal! she took care of anything i needed and served everyone at…read morethe bar herself, even was so nice and accommodating if i wanted a drink a little tweaked. will be back again!

Emily and Amber were awesome bartenders. amazing recommendations all night. I am in love with…read morethem. thank you ladies!!!

I really like the vibe here. The staff are my favorite. They are so friendly. The white chocolate…read moreraspberry martini is the recommended choice.

We arrived at 1:08 and it was closed. Around 1:13 we saw the lights come on and went inside. The…read morebartender did tell us she had to do some things before we could order, so we sat down until she was ready. This is a bar with only drinks. They do have different martinis, but they also have a full service bar. The decor is very girly. It is a perfect place for pictures. The place is small and it did get busy. The couches are arranged to where you will more than likely have to sit with others. I had the Mexican Tini and the old fashioned. Both were good. Prices are reasonable. Parking is on site. They do have an outside sitting area

Awesome place for a great meal. Very casual, but we've see. Wedding parties and graduation parties…read moreand just parties here. Service is always friendly, and quick. We had Amagine as our waitress. She was super. We had a first timer with us. She was very impressed with the food taste and quality. Definitely going back there again. There is a wait time, but they move fairly quickly. Plenty of seating, upstairs and downstairs. Parking is okay, there is an overflow parking. Restrooms are a little tricky, so if you need a great restroom, go potty before you come here. lol. All in all, great food. Worth the drive. We came in from SA.

I am writing to share feedback regarding a recent dining experience at your establishment. My…read moreboyfriend and I were looking forward to our visit, as he has frequented your restaurant for lunch in the past and spoke very highly of the food and the location's historical significance. Unfortunately, our experience did not meet those expectations. Upon checking in, we were initially directed to a table that had not been cleaned. When my boyfriend politely asked if we could be seated at a booth that was currently being cleared, the host initially agreed. However, she then seated two other guests, who were white and had arrived after us at that same booth. Given the circumstances and the subsequent request to wait for a different table, this incident opened our eyes to potential racial bias, and we felt it was best to leave and dine elsewhere. I believe your host staff would benefit from additional training regarding equitable service and professional conduct. It is truly a shame that our visit was handled in this manner, as we had hoped for a much more welcoming evening. I wanted to bring this to your attention in the hope that it helps improve your service for future guests.

WILDSIDE -- NEW BRAUNFELS, TX…read more This one was completely on a whim! We were heading up from San Antonio to catch Joshua Nieto and Bryan Torresdey's comedy show at Vicky's Hinterhof, and we got into New Braunfels early enough to do a little pregaming. We really don't have a go-to spot in NB, and running over to Gruene was going to cut into valuable pregame time. The mission was simple: find a cool spot, grab a couple of good cocktails, and get ourselves properly warmed up for the night. Well...we found it. Wildside might be the poshest dive bar I've been to in Texas. And I mean that as a HUGE compliment. It has that laid-back, divey lounge feel without feeling like somebody forgot to care about the place. Good music, cool atmosphere, friendly people behind the bar and cocktails that aren't going to beat the hell out of your wallet. The bartenders were fantastic and made the whole pregame experience a blast. They know they're not sitting on some massive, high-end inventory of obscure spirits like a dedicated craft cocktail bar and you know what? They don't pretend to be. What they DO have is confidence behind the bar. Give them what they've got, tell them what you like, and they'll put together a damn good cocktail. I appreciate that. There's something to be said about a bartender who knows their bottles, knows their limitations, and still says, "Yeah, I can make you something good." That's my kind of divey lounge bar. And apparently Wednesdays are comedy nights, too. Who knows...you might even catch Fluffy dropping in for a cameo! We were having such a good time with the music, cocktails and overall vibe that after the comedy show at Vicky's, there really wasn't much discussion about where we were going next. BACK TO WILDSIDE. And that probably tells you everything you need to know. We went there to pregame...and liked the place so damn much we came back and closed the bar down. So next time you're swinging sticks in New Braunfels and want a place that's unpretentious, affordable, lively and knows how to pour you a proper drink, give Wildside a shot. Sometimes the best bars aren't the ones you plan on finding. Sometimes you just end up on the Wildside. Texas Mozzer

Stopped into one of NBs newest cocktail bars...Wildside and have to say I was pleasantly surprised…read more The inside has an ultra lounge vibe with the decor to match. They play a lot of club music at club noise levels. It is small and intimate but welcoming. They made a good old fashioned so I was happy. Come check it out!

Came out tonight to check the night life of New Brainfels…read more We had such a great time at the farmers Market, was curious what the bats we saw down town would be like. We came to Cowboys & Cadillacs as it seemed like a cool place to go. They have dinning inside. But outside roof top there is a huge stage, and big fire pit. The second level is more seating and a bar. A lot of people were out. A couple "brides to be" with their party were out too. The band was good. Ordered a blueberry mojito. Very nice. Also ordered their flat bread pizza. Loved the bbq sauce that was on it. And picked jalapeños. Great night over all.

Views: amazing Service: really depends on the server…read more Live music: great Food: didn't try Bathrooms; clean and gorgeous Photo ops: many Cover charge: stupid (this is NB-not SA or ATX) It's not my vibe but may be yours.

Just keeping busy today, I walked past this cigar shop. Not really knowing what it is but love the…read moresmell of cigars I thought I would just wander in for a sec. Oh my gosh! I love this place! They have a full service bar with a darling bartender, AJ. She told me they also have bingo & trivia nights etc. what a fun find today. I can't wait to make this my little cocktail spot. AJ is the sweetest too. Very personable and fun to chat with.

Came here for some drinks & stogeez after the predetermined end to the bullshit superbowl. There…read morewas only bout 3 other patrons in there but they had a super nice humidor so we bought some cigars & smoked them at the bar. Had nice chats with random strangers while there, it was overall a nice bar that looked well maintained that you can smoke in. I loved it & would totally come here again to puff on some stogeez & enjoy some scotch on the rocks with a twist.