Longest list of shots you'll find in College Station, so they get a star for that. Â However, their "shots" aren't full shots at all. Â Fill up one of those little thimbles to the brim, and you've got 2/3 to at MOST 3/4 of a shot. Â It might seem like nitpicking, but when they're five bucks a pop you better believe I want it all. Â Also, ripping off students is pretty low.
Review Source:It is what it is, a dumpy, cramped shot bar that smells like the sins and mistakes of the previous night. Â There are only 2 individual bathrooms, so if you really gotta go, go somewhere else before hand. Â This place is great on an off night, because you will not have any wait and you can actually talk easily. Â If you want to just hang out any night, the patio is great. Â If you are only ordering basic shots or drinking beer on a busy night, go to the back patio bar. Â
If you go, you must try the flaming Dr. Pepper. Â Also I am a big fan of the Leprechaun, goes down super easy. Â
Be warned, if it is a busy weekend night,especially the night after an Aggie win, this place gets packed. Â You will have to rub up next to someone to get through the bar, just hope they are fit and attractive, definitely a good icebreaker.
Oh this place brings back memories of college! Â If you are in Central Texas and lookin to seriously get your drink ON, head over to College Station and belly up to the bar at The Dry Bean Saloon! Â This place is THE spot to go if you are seeking to get buzzed or drunk in a hurry....the only way to get alcohol into your system faster would be IV injection, and I'm pretty sure that's both deadly and illegal.
 The Dry Bean Saloon is an ALL SHOT bar.  No cocktails, no beer, no margaritas, no "on the rocks", nope...its SHOTS, SHOTS, and wait for it........ SHOTS!  But, don't look so sad there partner!  They have shots to please the whole family!  They have strong shots, weak shots, girls shots, manly shots, sweet shots, savory shots, spicy shots, hot shots, cold shots, fruity shots, sour shots, red shots, blue shots, green shots, yellow shots, pink shots, purple shots, white shots, brown shots, tan shots, striped shots, muti colored rainbow shots, tasty shots, and nasty shots.  Basically, they have every shot you have ever heard of, and TONS you have never heard of and will never see outside of this bar.
One of my favorite shots here is the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. Â Its a tri-colored layered shot that looks good and tastes grrrrreat! Â
The bar is long and very narrow...barely wider than an Alley. Â It gets absurdly packed on Thurs-Sat nights, and sometimes there is a door man to control the number coming and going. Â There is just about enough room for 3 people deep between the bar and the back wall, so that leaves very little walking room. Â As a result, you better be prepared to get in CLOSE contact with other patrons around you. Â Feels a little like being on a NYC subway at rush hour, or like being a sardine in a tin can. Â But, this is all part of the "dry bean experience", so just relax and go with it. Â If you are claustrophobic, this may not be the bar for you.
Overall, I love love love the Dry Bean! One of my favorite shot bars ever! Â Oh and if you go with someone you don't like, or just want to pull a gag on one of your friends, offer to buy them the "super delicious secret shot". Â Let's just say, Tabasco does NOT make everything better!
Oh, how I have some fond memories of The Dry Bean. Â So, it has been a few years since I've been, but I do want to say that their shot selection is extensive, and they have good shots, too. Â I won't comment on the prices, or cleanliness, since it's been a while since I've been and these things have arguably changed. Â However, I think the really narrow set up is part of it's charm, it's conducive to meeting new people, too. Â And believe it or not, in this set up I've never had my butt grabbed, like I have a few times at Harry's, where there is, ironically, plenty of space.
Review Source:This place may have been a great idea for CS 15 years ago, but today it is just dirty. Â It always smells bad inside, and the shot prices are pretty high. Â It has a decent porch in the back, as long as it isn't raining (the water drips through the old roof). Â Bottom line, there are better choices for drinks on NG.
Review Source:Finally decided to stop by Dry Bean for a drink Saturday night and got as close as the back door. Â Gotta love the sign (see photos) that has a picture of a noose on it and says "Violators Prosecuted. Â Minors HUNG by Deputies of the Texas Alcoholic Commission". Â So be careful! Â haha! Â
We went inside this long narrow thing and only found a few people at the bar, went back to take a picture of the sign, and to be passed by this burly looking dude that spit so much saliva on the ground, right at the entrance, that at first it looked like he threw up. Â I asked my wife if the guy just got sick and she said, I don't think so, I think he was just spitting. Â Â We watched this barbaric ass hole walk right back behind the counter at the bar. Â It was the bartender, sharing all of his germs for everyone else to step in. Â Â His gross behavior cost em two customers as we decided that if that dude is that uncouth, what must his hygiene behind the bar be like?
shots. more shots. and more shots.
Imagine a really wide & long hallway with a bar top running the length of it, taking up 1/3 the width of it. Now fill it shoulder to shoulder with people and bartenders serving nothing but shots.
Welcome to the dry bean.
There is a shot menu-board hanging above the bar top that--no joke--has 100's of shot names on it. Â Just make sure you've hit the dixie chicken next door beforehand, or you'll be *hurtin'* pretty quick!
This is the kind of place you only find in a college town, or in Belgium...
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