The Huddle

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  This would be a nice sportsbar if it were in SA or Austin. In Uvalde, this is downright impressive!
  My buddy Tony B. and I sat at the bar, shared a couple pints and chatted with the bartender about his life in small town S. Texas. The place was outfitted with a full bar, cold beers on tap, pool tables, darts, shuffleboard, flatties and a nice food menu.
  The owner (Reno) dropped by, shook hands, introduced himself, and chatted us up about his busnesses in S. Texas.  This was quite a cool upgrade to a family-owned building that once housed his Uvalde location of equipment rental business. The Huddle also has party rooms available and a very large outdoor area (horseshoes and washer's anyone?) that will be a boon for business once they finsh it out (they are making an outdoor bar as well)!
  With really no other options in this town of 15,000 people, we will be back!!

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  Posted on 11.29.11 Lee M.

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  Lee Mc: So, are there any other sports bars here in town.
  Bartender: Um...Applebee's.
  Me: So, no...
  Bartender: Weeeeelllllll, I don't want to speak ill of other places.
  Me: No no...it's all good.
  
  It's understandable that he doesn't want to speak ill of anyone in Uvalde, because the chances that they know each other or are in someway related through blood or marriage is VERY likely in this tiny town.
  
  On a recent trip hunting trip with Lee Mc, we popped in for a quick beer and were pleasantly surprised. From the drab exterior, one would never expect what the interior holds. On one side is a bar made of reclaimed lumber and tin from this once industrial building. Spacious rooms with multiple TVs, shuffle board, pool tables, darts, and a few tables adorn the space. On the other side is the dining room. Checkered ceiling tiles and a cold cafeteria feel make the space a little institutional feeling. Mismatched tables and a general spartan feeling leads me to believe that they are not quite done decorating. The Huddle had only been open a handful of weeks, so that would be my best guess. Out back is a massive...and I mean MASSIVE outdoor space with horseshoes and space for a few thousand of your closest friends. No tables...yet AND it's dog friendly!
  
  We didn't get a chance to try any food, They boast the only non-member liquor establishment for miles, but the beer selection needs some serious work. When Ziegenbock and Guinness are the top offers...not so much.
  
  Great service, personable owner, and a great potential...this place could rival if not surpass any place in Austin. If I get the chance to return, I'll be sure to pop in and show some love!
  
  BTW...the hunt was a bust. I think the critters saw me coming...

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  Posted on 11.09.11 Tony B.

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  Food tastes good. Little differently made. Nice sports bar.  The down side to the food is they will nickel and dime you to death.  At first glance the prices seem normal until you realize they charge for EVERYTHING.  I could not believe I had to pay for CONDIMENTS!!!  How cheap is that.  Service sucks, You gotta ask for silverware, forget about getting a refill.  I asked for sweet tea and she said sure and then brought me an unsweet tea, I pointed this out to her and she said well we don't have sweet tea.  So she didn't have what I ordered and just brought me whatever she felt like. Then I had to ask for my condiments 4 times, never did she say they cost extra, I just read it on my bill.
  This is a good sports bar to come have a drink but for food just stay away. Also the advertised free wifi has not worked since they opened.

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  Posted on 10.16.11 Mark M.

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