I order girlie drinks, and at any other bar they just smile and serve. This guy made fun of me. Like, he flat out laughed when I asked for a "dirty shirley". I understand it's a stupid name and a noob drink, but it's delicious. I cannot shake that experience. I mean, seriously, who laughs at a customer's drink order? It's hard enough to just get their attention. Won't be back.
Review Source:Potential? Yes. Quality service? God no. One bartender I had on my 21st birthday was exceptionally rude to my friend, and I've heard other stories about their subpar (yes, I went there) customer service. Apparently, if you reasonably confront the bartenders about their sore attitudes, they'll "man up" and call for the bouncer to escort your sober and hopelessly confused ass out the front door. The interior is decent, but rarely do I stop and reflect on any signs of genius or mediocrity. The only thing Harper's is really good for is acting as a drunken portal to the better bars upstairs. I'm just going to assume Harper's keeps its upstairs neighbors in good business because after dealing with the haughty ass clowns below, you're going to need a drink.
Review Source:This place has potential, but the bartenders, their horrible service and huge ego's makes the whole experience shitty. The bartenders here either ignore you or just slack off and talk to their friends. Then, when you try and get their attention after waiting a long time, they get offended and become extremely rude. Usually they're always inconsiderate about my service so I just don't tip them. But one night a bartender crossed the line with me. I have never been treated so badly by any bartender in my life. I told the bartender (don't know his name, white guy always wearing a backwards cap, blue eyes) that he was being rude and I wanted another bartender to make my drink. He whistled and called for his big friend to come kick me out. Very calmly, I asked why he was kicking me out, and he began yelling at the top of his lungs about how he had the right to refuse service to anyone. Well, don't I have the right to not receive service from you? That was the first bar I had gone to all night, so I was completely sober and trying to reason with this bartender and calm him down, but he was obviously intoxicated or just pumping too many steroids. Harper's has a very unfriendly bar staff full of typical douchebags who care more about buying shots for slutty girls they think will have sex with them than providing excellent customer service.
Review Source:I went here on a Sunday night, so it was dead and mainly occupied by an older crowd. The bartender, despite only having to tend to maybe only 7 people, struggled to do it in any sort of way that resembled service. I would have to walk to the side of the bar he was at and interrupt his conversation with his friends, EVERY time I ordered a drink. The service made it extremely easy to confidently sign my tab with $0 in the tip box, making solid eye contact as I handed it back. Never going back.
Review Source:OK, "Harpers Public House" is the bar on the first level of the orange brick building that says "Harper's Hall" on the top of the building. The are 2 different bars upstairs on other levels which accounts for the multiple listings at this address. It is to the right of the "Coffee Pot" (...which is the front of the Tap Room).
Don't expect to get much in the way of craft beer here. I asked the bartender if they had any IPAs or hoppy beers, he said "No" and immediately suggested I might be more comfortable next door at the Tap Room. I said "Thanks anyway" and ordered the Leinenkugel Seasonal - Oktoberfest (in December). Apparently they don't even sell much "Crafty" beer here either. The Real Ale Fireman's #4 was the only local option.
The higher points of this establishment are the Foosball and (mini-) Shuffleboard tables. The shuffleboard was free, the foos was $1 I think. Shuffleboard table has serious slant in the middle, but still fun of course. As far as crappy college bars go, this one isn't too bad. I didn't see any food or menus.
We came here 2 weekends ago so my love could watch his 49ers and I could watch my cowboys game. i always feel bad for him b/c he never gets to have volume for his games..but I usually do b/c let's face it, its america's team.
BEER & FOOD: Anyway, this place wasnt the one we were looking for but it had a sign that said ALL NFL GAMES.. that's all we needed to see.
We walked in, buckets of beer were cheap - and in the middle of our bucket they rang the bell and announced the food was ready in the back and for everyone to help themselves. So we did.
It was fried catfish (so good), coleslaw, and huspuppies, beans, etc. So good. omg the spread was awesome and delish. I kinda wished I lived in San Marcos instead of round rock (pretty far) otherwise Id be in here more often. Â There was a table of guys behind us that was like oh it must be like an AYCE Buffett, but I got mine for free! (poor guy had no idea it was free for everyone) but if that's what does it for you.. go right on ahead.
Couldnt beat it for $10 a bucket of miller, 2 AYCE lunch catfish meals plus tip. Nice...
ATMOSTPHERE: I liked the atmostphere a lot. it had a super chilled out vibe. Didnt like that you could smoke (but I did feel like i was in vegas w/ that part of it). The back area where the RR are felt super haunted!
I was in the ladies room and just as I closed the door to the stall I heard someone else walk in and door their business. As I walked out to wash my hands, there was nobody else in the entire RR but me! There is literally no way she could have walked out before me (even if she didnt wash her hands- cochina!) Haunted is all I gotta say.
BUt I'd still go back b/c the rest of the bar had a chilled out vibe. The bartenders (girls all of them) didnt seem like the sharpest. Not friendly. not rude. just there and doing their job.
The bar attempts a classic, pub style, lending it the appearance of maturity and setting it apart from the pseudo-club look of many bars along the square. The actual bar takes up much of the space's middle, making the surrounding seating somewhat awkward, especially for groups of 4+.
Drinks are standard square prices. I've never had bad service here, though I've never had great service either.
For those looking for a banging night out on the square, Harper's makes for a decent starter location, as people tend to move on to raucousier joints after 1am.
I'm glad that there is a site to review this hole in the wall. This bar is below average and does not appeal to anyone that is looking for a great time! The service is terrible as represented by their "bar manager" tonight wearing a "You Can't Spell Cock sucker without, OU". I'm all for team spirit but be serious. You're tending to Texas State students and you are at the wrong bar. He also looks like he doesn't want to be there. He was terrible to my group of friends and it was so hard to get attention. I don't care if anyone takes my opinion and listens. After a personal visit everyone will learn the type of service this bar provides and it's below average. That's hard to do in San Marcos. That is why places like Bar Fish, and Nephews will prevail because they provide a sense of community and family in a town where being close matters!
This isn't the end of my rant, I will be sure to let everyone in my network know that this bar is below average and it can't withstand the wonderful things that San Marcos, TX. has to offer. Why visit this bar when you have awesome places like J's Bistro, Nephews, Green Parrot, Bar Fish, Bar 141 and more? Ha no joke. I can't wait to vent even more and find more avenues to make my POINT clear! Get rid of the "bar manager".
This is the best bar in San Marcos on the square. It is a hangout bar with a few games (darts, shuffle board). The prices are not bad. The atmosphere is relaxed and drinks are easy to get. The staff is knowledgeable in their drinks and shots which can not be said about most of the bars on the square.
Review Source:If you're out to have a good time avoid this place. Â Better yet AVOID SAN MARCOS TEXAS!! Â Evidently this place and a bar called Slackers are in the same building, and some friends and I were wanting to check them out. Â Our small group ranged in age from 26 to 55. Â Anyhow, the youngest friend was not let in because the oveweight bearded door guy said he was wearing board shorts. Please note the this place is also called SLACKERS. Also note that I was wearing cargo shorts and my friend's shorts were identical, pockets and all, except his were made of some kind of rayon fabric. Â I was let in, but he was not. Â I argued with the door guy saying board shorts don't have pockets all over, but the door guy was persistent on being a douche bag and we went to the bar next door. Â The bar was also DEAD as a door nail. Â You should avoid this place because they hire disrespectful Cave People. Â My friends are done with San Marcos and abruptly returned to Austin that night.
Review Source:One of a slew of new bars that opened in San Marcos after Lucy's closed, Harper's is a pretty decent place to start a night out on the square. They have a good drink selection and pretty good specials every night that can save you a buck or two. The atmosphere is pretty dark (think Taproom dark) and the air can get pretty smoky as the night progresses thanks to the low ceilings inside. Harper's does have the best dart boards in town. No plastic machines here, but honest-to-goodness cork boards with old fashioned chalk scoreboards on the side. The darts themselves are also pretty quality, so if you're a dart snob/aficionado, Harper's is definitely worth checking out. Their bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable and their servers are attentive and prompt with drink orders. The server we had this weekend remembered that my boyfriend prefers extra limes with his rum and cokes after he ordered his first one so his second rum and coke came with three lime wedges attached. They don't have a kitchen but their back door opens into the Tap Room parking lot so you can just mosey on over there for a burger and fries if you need solid calories to round out your consumption of liquid ones.
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