EAT & DRINK

Something to satisfy every taste bud, you’ll find craveable favorites from a two-handed sandwich or burger, to sizzling fajitas and fall-off-the-bone ribs all within walking distance. Not looking for a bona fide feast? Find drool-worthy sweets and specialty snacks on the shelves of over a dozen small businesses.

Voted “Best Margarita in New Braunfels” 12 years running! Tasty tacos, juicy burgers, sizzling fajitas, and more! Premium tequila, sangria and beer. Outdoor dining and bar.

Handmade since 1980! As seen in Southern Living & The Martha Stewart Show. Complimentary samples in store, along with vintage decor and upcycled art. 

Offering unique Texas-style dining since 1977, this gem is located in an 1870s cotton gin beneath the Gruene water tower. Enjoy beautiful dining decks on the Guadalupe River. Seasonal live music.

With beans roasted in-house daily, this cozy coffee shop also offers a full espresso menu, cold brew, smoothies, Italian sodas, and pastries made locally from scratch. Open 7am to 7pm.

Original food. Cool bar. Just across from Gruene Hall, enjoy casual rustic elegance. Premium well liquors, select wines and specialty beers are offered alongside an all-day menu of delicious American classics with a Texas twist. Sports TVs and air conditioning.

 

Hatched from The River House restaurant, The Birdhouse is the younger and more laid back member of the family. Same commitment to quality, same commitment to hospitality, now fully devoted to making  some of the best dang chicken you have ever had.

Large selection of wine from Texas and beyond, by the bottle or by the glass, plus craft beer and wine accessories. Enjoy outdoor seating with seasonal fire pits or misters.

Sample over 50 different flavors of Ultra Premium Virgin Olive Oils and balsamic vinegar fresh from the tap. Great gifts. Private tasting parties available.

Locally-curated breakfast spot in the heart of Gruene, located inside The Gruene Mansion Inn! Breakfast tacos, pastries, craft coffee & more. Dine in or take to-go.  Open to the public at 8am daily.

Winery on the Gruene is an award-winning, custom boutique winery that specializes in making wine from all over the world. Tastings are offered daily, no reservation required.

With stages in multiple locations, free music daily, plus ticketed shows and special events, Gruene is where every music-lover makes memories.

Something to satisfy every taste bud, you’ll find craveable favorites from a two-handed sandwich or burger, to sizzling fajitas and fall-off-the-bone ribs all within walking distance.

On the banks of the Guadalupe River, Gruene is part of the area affectionately known as the Hill Country Coast.

Packed to the brim with locally-owned shops, a leisurely stroll through the eclectic collection of retailers will round out your day in the historic district.