If you find yourself in Bandera, Texas, on a hot summer day and swing clubs at Flying L Golf Course or the Bandera Ranch Resort, there is a chance you will be tired and thirsty by the end of the day. You will want to relax a bit, maybe take in some jukebox tunes and have a cold beer. If that sounds like a plan to you, Bandera, Texas, has you covered with a great selection of fun bars that feature cold beer, loud music and bullet holes in the walls.
11th Street Cowboy Bar
Legend has it that many a man died during wild bar fights here years ago. It is said that underwear used to hang freely from the light fixtures and that wild women of the night did just about anything to get themselves a handsome cowboy. That is all in the past. This bar is now known as "The Biggest Little Bar in Texas." It regularly features national and regional touring acts, and families are even welcome to join in the fun. Call ahead to ask when the next steak and chicken night is. On that night you will take your own meat to the bar and fire it up outside on a provided grill while enjoying live music and ice cold beer.
11th Street Cowboy Bar
307 11th St.
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 796-4849
11thstreetcowboybar.com/
Bandera Saloon
There are no city folks here. This is a Texas cowboy bar that features men in big hats, dusty jeans and tall boots. Take in the authentic atmosphere at Bandera Saloon, and look out for horses that may be parked outside. Enjoy cold beer, George Strait tunes, tall tales of the Old West and steaks covered in jalapeno peppers. You will need a bottle of antacid, a sense of adventure and the desire to have a great time to truly enjoy this Texas playground.
Bandera Saloon
402 Main St.
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 796-3699
banderasaloon.com
Arkey Blue's Silver Dollar Saloon
Arkey Blue is a famous country western singer that has been performing at this honky-tonk dance bar since 1968. On the right night you might notice an old hippy in the corner with a long grey ponytail. His name is Willie Nelson, and this is one of his favorite Texas haunts. If you are into regional Texas Country Music, keep an eye out for Charlie and Bruce Robison. They may even get up and treat you to a song. If Charlie is taking requests as he often does, ask for "El Cerrito Place." You won't be sorry. Bandera, Texas, is known as the cowboy capital of the world just because of places like this. Enjoy it after an afternoon of golf. Also, look for Willie Nelson on the course also. He loves golf.
Arkey Blue's Silver Dollar Saloon
308 Main St.
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 796-8826
arkeyblue.com/
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