We stopped by Phoenix Saloon in New Braunfels on a Saturday afternoon. The live musician was great, and we had a lot of fun dancing — definitely the highlight of our visit. The atmosphere was lively and enjoyable.
Unfortunately, the service didn’t quite match the vibe. The bartender came across as unfriendly and acted as though getting our drinks was an inconvenience, which put a bit of a damper on the experience.
Overall, it’s a good place to grab a beer and enjoy live music in a nice atmosphere, but the service was mediocre and could be improved.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 2
Emily Hutchinson
Their chilli is always delicious. The staff is friendly and accommodating. The vibe is mellow during day and lively at night. Gives you old saloon vibes. Love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wolf
You're missing out if you haven't been here yet! The staff is amazing the music is superb the chili is out of this world! Bring your friends, bring your family, bring everyone you meet this is the place to be in New Braunfels!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tj Cantwell
Braven is amazing! We came in to watch our daughter perform on Sunday afternoon. It was packed! This fantastic woman was bartending, running food, serving the whole bar AND restaurant with only one cook! And she never missed a beat! Been here before but had to give a shout out! It was a great experience! Try the chili with all the add ons!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
randall wills
Live music, old New Braunfels feeling, good food, and friendly service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anne M
Love the live music! This place feels like a classic New Braunfels spot with tons of character and history.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Misty B
Interesting spot with a great history. Look it up before you go (first legal female alcohol service in TX and American chili powder first created here). There’s no longer a secret or hidden garden but you can still figure out where it was located. The jukebox selection is to die for and the history that piece could share would be fabulous to experience. Was able to find a vegetarian menu item too. We went during the day and you needed to go to the bar to order your food and drinks but all of the workers were polite and helpful.
They also have live music on a very regular basis. Check out their social media for more details.
True New Braunfels style bar. Good music, cheap drinks, good food, and great service. Plus… Secret tiki bar speakeasy by the bathroom?? Whaaaat?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lynda Lowder
Great location. I love the variety of live music!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maggie Riggins
Great service, fun bartenders, delicious chili.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Manasa Kuncham
Love the vibes, the cornbread was amazing, and the fried green tomatoes were to die for!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah McDowell
Bar has great deals and really enjoy the open guitar night on Thursdays! Everyone is very friendly and encouraging about getting up on stage and playing/singing
Amazing bar = 10/10 service and staff are top tier super friendly and helpful 👌
Massive selection of drinks on tap and hand made, the chilli is next too perfect atm! Which is rare!
Always good music playing and an amazing vibe if your in NB local or visiting its a must
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice bar, historical vibes and friendly and good staff. Seem like good honest owners. Great location food looks good. It's a good place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unprofessional staff: disrespectful attitudes.
Poor customer courtesy.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
We stopped by Phoenix Saloon in New Braunfels on a Saturday afternoon. The live musician was great, and we had a lot of fun dancing — definitely the highlight of our visit. The atmosphere was lively and enjoyable.
Unfortunately, the service didn’t quite match the vibe. The bartender came across as unfriendly and acted as though getting our drinks was an inconvenience, which put a bit of a damper on the experience.
Overall, it’s a good place to grab a beer and enjoy live music in a nice atmosphere, but the service was mediocre and could be improved.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 2
Their chilli is always delicious. The staff is friendly and accommodating. The vibe is mellow during day and lively at night. Gives you old saloon vibes. Love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
You're missing out if you haven't been here yet! The staff is amazing the music is superb the chili is out of this world! Bring your friends, bring your family, bring everyone you meet this is the place to be in New Braunfels!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Braven is amazing! We came in to watch our daughter perform on Sunday afternoon. It was packed! This fantastic woman was bartending, running food, serving the whole bar AND restaurant with only one cook! And she never missed a beat! Been here before but had to give a shout out! It was a great experience! Try the chili with all the add ons!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Live music, old New Braunfels feeling, good food, and friendly service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the live music! This place feels like a classic New Braunfels spot with tons of character and history.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Interesting spot with a great history. Look it up before you go (first legal female alcohol service in TX and American chili powder first created here). There’s no longer a secret or hidden garden but you can still figure out where it was located. The jukebox selection is to die for and the history that piece could share would be fabulous to experience. Was able to find a vegetarian menu item too. We went during the day and you needed to go to the bar to order your food and drinks but all of the workers were polite and helpful.
They also have live music on a very regular basis. Check out their social media for more details.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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True New Braunfels style bar. Good music, cheap drinks, good food, and great service. Plus… Secret tiki bar speakeasy by the bathroom?? Whaaaat?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great location. I love the variety of live music!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service, fun bartenders, delicious chili.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the vibes, the cornbread was amazing, and the fried green tomatoes were to die for!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bar has great deals and really enjoy the open guitar night on Thursdays! Everyone is very friendly and encouraging about getting up on stage and playing/singing
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