THE RITCHEY — Restaurant in Alpine

The Ritchey Wine Saloon and Beer Garden has apparently recently opened in a renovated historic railroad hotel. It's a comfortable place with a nice beer garden outside, clean restrooms, and a saloon inside that makes me imagine hanging out at the Jersey Lilly Saloon. We happened to randomly stop in during an after dinner walk around town. The evening started off as one would expect with a little people watching of locals mixed with travelers as I enjoyed my beer. What I didn't expect was to have one of the most profound bar experiences ever. In this simple bar in a smallish town in far west Texas, we had hours of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with friendly patrons as well as Mark (behind the bar). No, this isn't the Green Dragon our founding fathers allegedly frequented, or Judge Roy Bean's Jersey Lilly Saloon, but I can't stop from feeling a shared connection with those folks now that I've visited The Richey Wine Saloon and...

Lovingly restored building steeped in history, the Ritchey Wine Salon is a refuge from classic downtown living. Across the tracks from the heart of Alpine, its Murphy Street location sets it apart in a more relaxed and artsy neighborhood. Their selection of wines is eye opening andpleasing to the taste buds. The bar tender is well versed in his trade, quick-witted and a joy to converse with (to say nothing of his vast knowledge of his libations - but not in a stuffy way). Worth the walk/drive across the tracks - and be sure to enjoy your drinks on the patio out back, or the...

The Ritchey is a one-of-a-kind historic saloon/bar/restaurant- with indoor and outdoor seating ....very cool ambience and decor ...welcoming and fun! The outdoor patio has a stage and there is generally live music - the second story patio is the best sunset spot in town (very few 2 story bldgs in alpine - and fewer still that give such a clear view of the west) Sadly - food is hit or miss - but when you are lucky - the tacos are amazing ! They also welcome food brought in from the outside when they don't have food service - good idea...