At Uncle Bill Bar, the service is colder than the beer. Hospitality doesn't live here, but hostility is always on tap.

I had high hopes but sadly Uncle Bill's was not the rural dive bar of my dreams. I am sure many people enjoy this place and I really wanted to. The ambiance was spot on and the signage around the bar is hilarious. The energy within the bar fell flat it was very hot inside and there was no music which left me to, feel like leaving. The bartender did try to tell a few jokes but I dunno it just felt so awkward in there. Side note if your order a mix drink ask for extra ice. I swear we only got like 5 maybe 6 ice cubes each and they melted quickly in the heat. read more

Uncle Bill's Bar - I really love the way they decorate the place - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Reserve, New Mexico

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Friendly service and super colorful characters. Reserve is one of the closest towns to restock fuel and provisions when camping in rural Gila Forest. This was literally the closest place to get beer (50 miles) from where I was camped. Glad I went in, loved the people and loved the town. read more

I mean there's nothing in reserve so you don't expect the highest quality but you could definitely do better then serving frozen Digiorno pizzas. Make some fresh food for sure. read more

Fun conversation and great price for beer. They told us some fun local history about the McCarty Family.

Uncle Bill's in tiny Reserve, NM is a step back in time. Reserve is way off the beaten path in rural Catron County, but the area is quite beautiful and Uncle Bill's is a kick ass place to rest some tired feet from a long day of hiking. A mix of Mexican, cowboy, and inbred folks make for an experience not found in many places. Cheap beer and bar food and friendly service. read more

Been going to Uncle Bill's for over twenty years. I get to reserve at least twice a year and usually more. It use to be a nice quiet place to have a very cold beer, talk to the locals and hear some very different stories and jokes. The last couple of years the place has changed and not for the good. The bartenders are loud, rude, and very vulgar. One will curse at everyone and call people names. When talking to a couple of older patrons that have been there for many years they said that the present management approves of this. I would not take any friends or my wife to Uncle Bill's anymore because you will be insulted and cussed at just for being there. read more

BEWARE if you are not a local. I Stoped in 3 or 4 months ago for a drink. I have a balance problem that causes me to have to catch my self, which could be interpreted as being a little tipsy. Having said that I proceeded to order a drink. I was told that I could not be served and was ask to leave immediately. Which is fine IF they would have let me explain, and I would have showed them my handicap parking permit. But there was no way they would let me explain. thought I was going to be escorted out for a minute. Now is when it gets wierd. I started driving towards silver city and about 10 miles down the road I get pulled over by a sheriff's deputy. He asked if I had been drinking, that the ladys at the bar (uncle bills ) told him I was drunk. I explained to him my balance problem. What a nice guy, he could have given me a speeding ticket. I was not wasting any time driving my sports car down the canyon. like I said super nice, personable, with common sense. we need a million more like him. SO I will never go back in that place again. I you decide to, and you are partying do it at your own risk. you may find your self pulled over by the local law when you leave. my email is myzip123@hmamail.com if you have any questions about the review. read more