Bourbon & Branch — Restaurant in Bulverde

I really like this place. The female bartender (who apparently doesn’t even work there) is fantastic. The " handsome" (as per my lady friend), ironically mustached Justin Bieber bartender gets the job done, when he decides you exist. Fair warning, though, on a busy night, service can move slower than a limping pirate turtle on tranquilizers.

They’ve got great live music regularly, making it worth a weeknight visit (Tuesdays are a solid choice). Drinks are plentiful, and most cocktails are excellently done.

Old Fashioneds, though? Oh, buckle up. They either serve the worst Old Fashioned in Texas or the best whiskey bitters cocktail you’ll ever spit out. It’s all about perspective.

After complaining about mine few times, wondering why they tasted like regret, I finally caught the bartender in action. He wasn’t just adding bitters; he was summoning them. Seven massive Angostura squirts later, we’re talking tidal waves of bitter. Enough to make a blind mole squint, a grown man cry and a blind one see.

When I asked this "Op Force" if he even liked Old Fashioneds, he swore he did. Yeah, okay, sure, buddy. Watching him pour was like witnessing an 1800s surgery without anesthesia. And listen, if someone asks for a Martini, you don’t just make it "Extra Dirty" just because you are. Bitters? Keep it to 2-3 squirts, depending on bottle size, because size matters ; .)

That said, I’ll still give this place 5 stars. It’s a damn great spot to spend an evening with friends or family. Plus, there’s a tiny Mexican food truck next door that delivers tacos inside. And honestly, who can stay mad when tacos...

I've been to this establishment a few times now with a close friend who truly enjoys the bar. I was there for New Years 2023 going into 2024. I was very surprised to see the owner active and seating and greeting his guest on New years, im sure he could have been anywhere else. Each table had cute hats and nicknaks to bring in the new year. That was very nice.

He was making sure that his staff and guests were respected. There was one guest who got too rude with one of his bartenders that night, and he sprung into action discreetly and made sure to get him out of the bar to not ruin the atmosphere. Super cool.

Right before the new year, he gave everyone drinking a flute of champagne to cheer one another. It was overall a very nice experience.

The crowd is normally a mix, but on New years night, it just happened to be more of an older crowd. The establishment is beautiful, and you can tell the owner really takes care of it by design. It has a live band, karaoke, s pool table, and 3 restrooms (each is...

This place is just what Bulverde/Spring Branch needed! I love this bar. I go weekly, the atmosphere is to die for, service and drinks are fabulous and the owners are so welcoming and strive to make your night out an amazing experience. I love the live music! They always have such talented artists, karaoke night on Thursdays is by far my favorite though! The bartenders and servers are attentive, quick, and make sure you’re taken care of. Which is why I have continued to go and support this business! Don’t waste your time going anywhere else, this is the place you want to be at! If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Great job to the owners and the staff. Keep up...