JW S Bracken Saloon

Country Dive Bar?  Yup.  Who knew.

Went on a Sunday evening during and there were about 10 people there, including the bartenders.

Standard selection of beer.  The most exotic beer they had was Krombacher.  

Nice patio area outside that I'm assuming would be great during spring through fall.  Smoking allowed inside-yeah, I thought the same thing ("they still have those around??").

If you're in the vicinity and thirsty, not a bad place to stop for a cold one.

The Bracken Saloon is a great place. It's exactly what I'd want in a Texas bar. Animal heads on the wall, great drink specials, karaoke every Wednesday and Sunday by the wonderful Tony and Linda! They have pool tables, too...and tvs over the bar...and great bartenders and servers. There's a patio out back, although I haven't been out there, YET. It's likely we'll be going back often, though, so look for me! I won't be singing...I leave that up to my boyfriend. While I'm on the subject of the singing...this particular group of karaoke singers is worth just going to listen to. It's not even a LITTLE painful like so many others I've gone to. Go by and check the place out...you'll have a good time! (Also, since it is in the town of Bracken, and not in San Antonio proper, they do allow smoking in the bar.)