34 Best Bars in New Braunfels

“Hidden gem. Have some top notch bands come through and often. Prices on shows and alcohol are very reasonable. Tons of room. Quickly becoming my favorite venue for live music.“

“Every time I’m in town, I always have to come here. Atmosphere is amazing and bartenders are treat you like a friend. If you ever want a cold beer and good times, stop by here!“

“Nice bar with great , friendly bartenders“

“Great Jukebox and neon signs!“

“I was in town with a friend and we went to the Villa two days in a row. It was a great place to hang out , visit, and have some refreshments. The staff was very nice and the musical entertainment was great! I even met a handsome cowboy after a wedding who made sure I got to my uber safely. Sure wish I knew who he was.“

“Asaaaamaaaazing!!!!“

“Love the place great atmosphere“

“We love this place and are regulars here! The owners are sisters, and they are always so welcoming when we we come in. They know our drinks and have them ready for us as soon as we walk through the door! Best neighborhood bar and best ranch water in New Braunfels!“

“Decent drinks including a very large selection of "martinis" (though they are pretty far from the classic formula). Lots of events each week going on so check their Facebook page. The music is a bit loud IMO; it can be really hard to hear someone right next to you if you're trying to talk.“

“I absolutely love this place! The service is top-notch, and Peyton and Nick are hands down the most fun bartenders I’ve ever met. They made the experience unforgettable! I highly, highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a great time.“

“This is a great place and very friendly people“

“Awesome food and great atmosphere“

“I’m giving this 4 stars because the bartenders were skilled and friendly. But otherwise, it’s a solid 3. The cocktails were made well but that’s about it. This isn’t a “speakeasy” even in the modern sense. There’s no password or fun secrecy, the music is like 2000s R&B, and the small place gets super crowded.“

“My husband and I decided to stop in for a Dessert Martini after our dinner/date night, we live in the area so why not! We loved the atmosphere, it's very relaxing and not wild and crazy. The bar is very clean and has a very nice Ambiance.
Our bartenders Lena and Bryson were Amazing and very Attentive! We are looking forward to trying every Martini on the menu! ?“

“Best bar this side of the Comal River...“

“This place is everything I like! Very personable owners, Bobby and Jen treat you like youre the only person in the room; Very attentive. The drinks were great and the meal top notch! The outside patio was amazing!! In my opinion they nailed the bar experience for me. I love new braunfels and and Guene. I have been to every spot in town but none made me feel as comfortable as I did here. Definitely my new hangout when I come to town. Thank you Bobby and Jen for an awesome experience!!“

“food excellent Bobby great waiter“

“We happened upon Moonshine & Ale around 7:30 on a Saturday night. When we arrived, it wasn’t very crowded, which made it easy to grab a drink and get settled. The drinks were fine and reasonably enjoyable.

Once the piano bar music started, the place quickly became extremely crowded. The piano bar itself was fun and energetic, but the sheer number of people made it feel a bit overwhelming.

Overall, it’s a lively piano bar with a fun atmosphere — just be prepared for big crowds once the music gets going.“

“One of my favorite go to places!“

“This is a fabulous establishment in New Braunfels! Braeven behind the bar is especially great! Makes your experience here fun and drinks are super cold!!“

“Super chill vibe with live music and river access! This spot isn’t where ALL the old town Greune shops and resturants are (it’s located behind the GR on the other side) but super close to walk over to.I can’t wait to go back next time we are in “

“Came in yesterday and my goodness the food was awesome! Best fried pickles I’ve had to date. My lemon drop martini was perfect! I had their BLT off the brunch menu and it was amazing. I like chewy bacon and this was a bit crunchy for my taste but still good. Definitely coming back here.“

“great music.. cold beers great ppl“

“Visited The Oyster Bar for lunch on 12/13. Started off with the herb butter broiled oysters, Little Bear oysters from the premium section (which I believe rotates) and their Bloody Gonzo for the drink. The herb oysts were good but lacked that flavor wow factor I hope for with dining out. The description for the Little Bears was spot on and they were terrific. Also a great oyst for those who do not care for the brininess. As for the Gonzo, not a fan of heavily decorated bloody marys but, that's my age talkin and I get the visual goal behind it. With that said, didn't mind this one at all after starting to drink and eat the decor. Was one of the best marys I've had; great flavor along with the flavor of the decor which also complimented the drink (and much better than McAdoo's mary monstrosity). Now, on to the Moonlight Bay oysts. As a Gulf Coast country kid many seasons ago, we had two terms for brininess; normal and extra. Probably why the description for these oysts threw me off. Was expecting more brine but the level (personal taste opinion en route) was absolutely perfect! Didn't overpower but complimented and allowed all the other flavors (including a light touch of sweetness) to come through for beautiful oyst wonder! So much in fact, I ordered quite a few more. Alas, my thumb is getting tired so I'm going to speed this along. Ordered 3 or 4 more different drinks. Each one was terrific. Ordered the hot seafood dip which has a great flavor wow factor. The young lady who served me was perfect; great personality, not pushy, we both had to ask each other to repeat ourselves and both didn't mind, allowed me to enjoy all of the ocean and liquor goodness. Pass along my apologies for forgetting her name. The Oyster Bar is so close to perfect. Could get there if they'd lower the music volume and add oysters Rockefeller to the menu. By some small miracle you decide to do so, don't make a fake Rockefeller like Mcadoo's. Include the dry white wine. Makes all the difference. Now, I'm going to ice my thumb.“

“Our waitress Lilly L was absolutely amazing this afternoon! Best service I have gotten in awhile at any restaurant! Will be back for sure!“

“Update 2023: Unfortunately the Elks isn't what it used to be...... The last few times we've eaten there have been a disappointment, it's been warm inside and they managed to run off good leadership and stewards of the community!!

Original review from 2022: We are members at the Elks, and truly appreciate everyone there. They always welcome new guests, serve great food, have the best wood dance floor in New Braunfels, and there quite a few special people that volunteer and work there. Dances are always open to the public, so join us sometime!!“

“Súper deliciosa rápido el servicio y excelente trato de los meseros“

“Love eating this mexican restaurant. Just wish they would stop charging me extra for things and NEVER putting it in 😩 But food is good“

“My favorite restaurant, and I am delighted that they are finally in New Braunfels! We always order the same thing, a mini ground beef burrito, topped with queso. Yummmmmm“

“Finally, amazing gulf shrimp fajitas. No more driving to Pappasitos in SA! Moved from Houston and most restaurants have been disappointing until now.“

“Love this theater especially bargain days you can't beat it

Wish they would accept Cash
That's my only beef with this place. I didn't realize it and ended up having to purchase a credit card from their machine that costs me $3 free to use this credit card machine

4/27/26~
Went to watch the movie You, Me , and Tuscany absolutely loved it 🥰

Great, clean love story with the beautiful Italian backdrop.“

“We will definitely come back 🥰“

“What a cool place to play trivia .“