arkey blue's silver dollar bar

We went last Wed. It was a little crazy at the 11th St. Cowboy Bar. You enter through the Red door and go down 13 steps to the bar. There is Sawdust on the Floor and a group of people circled up with instruments playing music. The bar has deep graffiti carvings all over it. We felt a little out of place being under 40 but we had a great time.

A real step back in time. Sawdust-on-the-floor kind of place. You go down the stairs to a dark, smokey, old fashioned bar. This place can be alot of fun if you are open to an adventure. However, if you are looking for glitz....... you (and Arkey Blues) would be better served if you went to a big city bar. Bandera is a small town. Go to have fun and the locals will join you. Come with an attitude and they won't. Arkey is a character......check-out his jeep (antlers and all)! Tips: if alot of stairs are a problem there is a back door entrance with just a few stairs. Main Street parking can be tight however there is plenty of free parking at the public parking lot located at 11th (old Main Street) & Cedar Streets. If you need a place to stay check-out the 10th Street Cottage!

We popped in on a Weds evening for a drink. There were just 5 customers, a guy paying the guitar and singing plus the lady serving. It was very quiet and due to lack of people, there was no atmosphere, except for cigarette smoke.The whole place, although I guess they want it to appear as "spit and sawdust" affect, was actually really dirty and the toilets were disgusting. Not very healthy place to be. Dont think that we would go back.

A friend of mine took me on the "Sunday Ride" in Bandera Texas. Its really a great Sunday mosey on horseback, with a few real salons thrown in for good measure. And arkey's was one of the hoghlights. great misuc, relaxed atmosphere, more horses tied up out front than trucks parked in the lot, and just a general good feeling.If you go to Bandera and you don't go to Arkeys...well hell son, you just ain't been to Bandera.

I enjoyed the atmosphere in this bar. It is a western style bar and great place to have a quiet beer.

Live music or jukebox - cheap drinks - cozy atmosphere - friendly staff and patrons. Dance floor has real sawdust! Place stays cool because it is built like cellar.

This place is the cream of the crop if you like sociable people and REAL Country Music and cold beer. I wish I could move the whole place to England where I sometimes think it's against the law to listen to Country Music like this. Everyone we met in Texas was generous and friendly but this place was just amazing. Be careful you don't miss it as the entrance doorway is subtle to say the least and the dark steps leading downward could be a little off putting at first glance-but persevere and there is a real gem at the foot of the stairs. Very smart and accomplished band.

It's quirky. It's a mix of tourists and locals. It's got no pretentions. Some good old country music playing. It's dark. People falling down the narrow stairs. Others waiting forever for the (not) waiter table service! But it's cool when it's 100 F outside.

This was the highlight of our trip. The door lady didn't make us pay the cover until we knew we wanted to stay. All of the local people were so sweet and polite. I guess because we were new faces in the bar we kept getting asked to dance and every cowboy in that bar was very polite and fun to dance with. ***this is a cash only bar and you can bring in your own liquor. (We didn't know that) but everyone was quick to help us find an ATM. Overall I would recommend this bar as a "go to spot" to have a good time, good cold beer, and dance on the wood chip covered dance floor.

We were in Bandera, TX and had heard of Arky Blues Silver Dollar Bar from friends and they said you gotta go there at least once for the experience. They were right - the memorabilia in this place is unreal!! To see some of the old stuff in this place is unreal. It used to be a morgue and it was changed into the bar. I love all the plaques, pictures, lamps, licence plates and the list goes on and on. We will definitely go back next year but for a longer stay than 5 days. Maybe a month to meet more interesting and fun people!!

We actually came across it by accident. Looking for a cold beer to cool off with and found it as we were antique shopping. Sawdust dance floor and beer signs that you'd only hope to find for sale in a store. Amazing history, it's a must visit if your in the area. Cash only so come prepared.

Popped in to see this bar.There was a group of people round a table singing which gave it a very nice feel. My partner and I had a drink at the bar and the lady behind the bar was friendly.Guys were there playing pool and the language was a bit harsh. Although good I just did not feel that comfortable there. Maybe very good on another day.

A real honky tonk, great ambiance, and great bar tender Karen! Go there and n-joy music, dance nd drinks. Be good y'all. We will be back

We visited with my parents who were visiting from out of state. Enjoyed the free live music and charismatic memorabilia decorations.

Sit and sawdust and great fun, especially if Arkie buys a guest round.The photo is of Bandera church though and not the Silver Dollar