We went home to visit my Daddy last weekend and ended up here on a Friday night with several…read morefriends. It was a first time for me and I was just looking forward to some drinks on a patio with good people. I has no idea I was about to have one of the best steaks I've ever had at a restaurant. My boyfriend and I split the tomahawk steak and it was EXCEPTIONAL! They cooked it a perfect medium rare. We are still talking about how good it was. I'm kind of glad we don't live there...I fell in love with their version of a mex martini...spicy, tart, and totally unique. I'd be there every day if I lived in V again. One star off for one of the waitresses we encountered who thought by closing her eyes we could not tell she rolled them. I perfected that move and she needs a little work mastering it. She's young...she has time. Luckily the other amazing wait staff made up for it. Great food, great drinks, great outdoor patio with an awesome blues band. All in all a great night!

5.8.26 we attended a bday party for 8. Needless to say,the…read morestaff from management down to wait staff were rude and incompetent. With 120 minute ticket time coming from the back of the house. Terrible service! Don't come here,unless your plans are to stay for more than 2 hours.

Shiner on tap... and a quiet little back porch patio to sit back and drink it. Unfortunately they…read moreno longer have the VHS collection. I brought my VCR just for that purpose. Oh well guess we're Netflix and chill tonight. Still a great spot. Blue Bell ice cream on a cone makes me wana try and beer float next time. Pretty cool to see locals hanging out in the store chewing the fat and drinking some coldies.

Legacy institution in Shiner is great for enjoying draft beers and watching a game. it's nothing…read morefancy but it's worth a stop.

Sometimes the only place to get the real thing, is from the real place. This place is about as real…read moreas it gets. The cabeza taco is a fresh and crisp homemade tortilla filled with meat. Exceptionally seasoned and exactly as they are supposed to be. And while the meat is really good, I appreciated the tortilla just a little more, because they can be hard to find, not being in Texas much. Sprinkle chopped onion and cilantro to taste, top with hot sauce or salsa, eat and repeat! The service is is good, the building well worn from happy eating, is clean and perfectly ready for dinner. I'm assuming if you live here you know, but if you don't and you see this, go here. Try something new, because the food is fantastic. Thanks for the tea in an honest to god tea glass, it's good being home sometimes !!

Capital D elicious like always so far Third visit! I'll say…read morethis ; don't judge the book by the cover??? Be brave go n give them a shot too not only get hearty servings the true Mexican cuisine ! A+++

Food good like homemade. Have to order early though. Music is fine if you like old country…read more Atmosphere is like old joes pool hall. Friendly country people. Nothing bougie! Rusty is a good ole boy!

They had the best chicken fried steak. Filled up a whole plate. The service was great. They had…read morepool tables, a jukebox, and a game on TV! Doesn't get better than that!

Great bartenders and cocktails. We got there at about 7:30 on a Saturday and by 9:30 the place is…read morepacked and everyone is singing along with the piano bar. Ages mostly 30s - we are old. This place is GREAT!!!

This is our main go to place to get a couple of drinks and hangout at now. The bar tenders are…read morefriendly, the drinks are great, and the environment has a snazzy/laid back feeling! For a better understanding of the place, there's no where to dance and they don't play club-type music. They play a variety of popular songs and genres, and it's the perfect place to just casually talk with friends.

We were a party of 6 coming from 3 different locations a few hours from each other. The Pumphouse…read morewas the perfect spot to meet up! Started outside on the BEAUTIFUL patio overlooking the Guadalupe River. The ambiance itself is world class! We had a drink outside as the day was beautiful and then went inside to dine. We ordered the Mac/cheese bacon wrapped bites as an appetizer and to be honest...I could've eaten all 6 myself! They were delicious! One person in our group ordered grill chicken and vegetables...I noticed his plate was cleaned! My husband ordered a hamburger and kettle chips...said it was great and we stole some of his chips and they were GOOD! The rest of us had salads and they all were fabulous (I also added fried shrimp to my salad and they were huge and good!) Our waiter was a young man named Ethan. He was absolutely brilliant! He didn't miss a beat with our crowd and that's saying ALOT! He was also extremely gracious and so professional!!! I asked if he could take a few photos of our group....he said of course and the photos were great! We all had a fantastic time in beautiful surroundings with delicious food and with top notch service! Who could ask for more?! 5/5 stars with extra stars for Ethan!

I was on town for work and we stumbled across this place - turns out it was a good find!…read more Beautiful palatial looking building with classic decor inside! Definitely a ladies who lunch type of place and with that the service, though lovely was slow but for a lot of the guests, it probably lends to a leisurely lunch experience. Food was very impressive - their fried pickle dip is absolutely delicious!! Loved it and will have to try and find a way to replicate it with a lighter version - it's a must have if you like pickles. Then enjoyed the fish tacos that were so good! Blackened Mahi Mahi that was cooled perfectly and a delicious spicy cabbage slaw!! Fantastic! Definitely worth seeking out this unexpected gem in Victoria.

Best bar around....Come see Etta she's amazing best bartender around ! Owners Terri and Bob are so…read moredown to earth and welcome with a BEER! Karaoke, dance floor, shuffle board, pool, darts and a mega touch!!! What else can you ask for in a hole in the wall....PERFECT

Awesome employees take care of your every need. Great bar food and even though its focus is on beer…read morethey can please the wine drinker as well.

Our Monday Night at SoS (another review by an out-of-towner)…read more Following our indulgence at Friday's (see previous review), we headed to Shiner on Sixth for some delicious refreshments, originating from just about half a mile up the road. The bartender was dealing with some business so we took a look around and racked the table (75¢ a game if you can believe it). While we waited we also started talking with some locals. They were all very friendly and let us know the bartender would be back real soon. I'm an outgoing guy, so I took the opportunity to ask a ton of questions. Shiner is such an interesting place - like what I think Austin was in the actual heyday of the 60s and 70s. Genuinely weird, but in a good way, not the disingenuously exclusive conformity that parades as bizarre, and is so prevalent these days. Wandering around Shiner is surreal. It's like being in a living, breathing work of art. Some might think that, in a small Texas town like Shiner, artistry wouldn't be so prevalent. These people have never been to the hill country towns of Texas. The locals we spoke to were proud to hear our appraisals and praise. After some chitchat, the bartender arrived. We asked the bartender, Stacy, if we could bring in our gizzards from Friday's - which she readily allowed. Since there were so many gizzards provided in the order, I was able to offer some to everyone. Those that accepted did so gratefully, and immediately identified them as being from Fridays because they were of such high quality (check out my Friday's review for more info). Back to SoS: The two pool tables were very smooth with good felt. One was already open so my wife and I hit that one. We were able to easily converse together with the music being audible, but not overwhelmingly so. Speaking of music, I never heard it stop. The house sticks, of which there were many and varying in weight, were moderate - used but still playable and rolled pretty evenly on the table. Next time we might bring our McDermotts. I've definitely seen worse sticks. These were of a little less quality than you'd find at a dedicated pool hall. The beverages were delectable, with a good selection of local varieties and some more typical brands if you're wanting something more familiar. On the Monday night we were there, pours were $3.50. A helluva deal, if you ask me. I recommend a local pour because, as the adjusted saying goes: When in Shiner, do as the (Shiners? Shinerinians? Shinerites?) do. I'm gonna call em Shiners. So do as the Shiners do. On the topic of locals, Shiners were wildly accepting and even grateful for our presence. A few stand out points: The cultural representation was diverse. I like to believe it's because this place is such a great place to be. Everyone received us well and accepted us to their pool tables as we wandered back and forth. This place was so welcoming that we felt no such apprehension. Everyone more than ready to cheer us on when we did well and rub us when we placed a poor shot. Nobody was overly loud or raucous. Sure, conversations were lively but not overtly so. Some folks were a bit more reserved, but not unfriendly. The atmosphere: I'll let the pictures (mostly) speak for themselves. I like to take PoV pictures to give an idea of what a patron can expect to experience. These are mixed with some shots of some of the eye-pleasingly unique stuff you'll come across if you visit. I'm a guy, so there's no shots of the ladies' room. However, when I asked my wife if their restrooms were clean, she responded "Very." One sign in particular cracked me up. Someone used a bit of graffito to draw in a face mask, but (I believe) intentionally drew them wearing it wrong. Hilarious bit of easy social commentary! Another bit that struck me as amusing was a scratched up comedic sign about those having "short bats" standing closer. Did the vandal use their short bat to scratch it up? ;P There's an enclosed double decker porch outside, ensconced in tavern-type artistry. Be warned: there is some loud game people play out there, akin to cornhole, but with large flat washers. You can't hear it inside, but you can't miss it outside. The Upshot: If you're in the mood for some nighttime beverages (adult or otherwise) this is likely your best bet in Shiner. Evidently there's a more club type spot, but it's only open a three nights a week (as of March 2024). All that said, if you're the discerning snooty type that doesn't like dive bars then you probably won't be happy here. If you're into kitschy, country, hippy, friendly places with good prices, you'll fit right in. Pro tip: Bring some chicken gizzards and a jovial attitude. You'll be welcomed with open arms.

this place needs to find a new location and not near a residential area! when they have bands there…read moreit's way too loud, i can hear it in my house till midnight!!!

We stopped in as we hit town. Inside was loud so we sat on the patio. It's a great outdoor space,…read morebut the mosquitos were horrible! We ordered a chicken sandwich and a salad. Our food took 40 minutes +! The staff was friendly, but not super attentive. My fries were great, but my chicken sandwich was not hot.

Had lunch at this local downtown spot and loved it. Service was fast, food was quick and tasty…read more Everyone was satisfied with their meals from salads to burgers and apps.

A very nice surprise in VCT with an intriguing menu, every bite delicious and a great value…read moreprice-wise! I highly recommend the Stuffed Hamburger; epic balanced flavors topped with a brown gravy that has to have been made by a team of grandmothers. Homemade fries and old style crispy okra with classic crumbles that reminded me of my Granny's. My wife, usually a finicky light eater, ate every single bite on her plate of the grilled Mahi Mahi. I suspect she may have licked the plate when I wasn't looking. Great date night and we will be visiting again very soon!