Phoenix Saloon

The Phoenix Saloon was originally established in 1871, The Phoenix Saloon was the first bar in Texas to serve women. It had a beer garden with a bell in a tree for service… as it would besmirch a lady’s reputation to enter the bar.

There was an alligator pit and badger fights, live music on Saturday nights, and a parrot on a perch inside the front door taught to say “Have you paid your bill!?” in German. In 1894, proprietor of the back room cafe, William Gebhardt, invented chili powder, devising the first process to crush and dry fresh chilis.

Prohibition closed the Phoenix Saloon in 1918, though for a couple more years the basement served as an illicit brewery, with tunnels cut to run the drink out under the streets of downtown. In 1922, the building was expanded into its present configuration. Turned into a department store, with a refrigerated water fountain that was always proudly nonracial and unsegregated, it remained little changed into the 1990s.

In March 2010 after 2 years of bruising renovation, the Phoenix rose again as an historic Texas bar, chili parlor and live music venue. Come and enjoy a visit to our New Braunfel’s establishment.

Wimberley Hotel Accommodations

If you want location combined with modern accommodations, the one you want is Hotel Flora and Fauna. They offer a variety of free amenities including a tesla charger, pool, hot tub, parking, and WiFi. They offer both pet-friendly and non pet-friendly rooms, so no member of the family gets left behind. A complimentary breakfast from the Sugar Shack next door is included, and you can easily walk to the Square from the property.

Wimberley Shopping and Activities

Visit our charming Texas Hill Country community, and take in some of the local flavor at popular destinations. Explore Jacob’s Well, Blue Hole, and our world-famous river floating experiences. Additionally, enjoy world-class golf destinations, as well as wineries, breweries, and distilleries throughout the region.

Wimberley has something for everybody, and the people are very friendly. Feel free to ask questions here or around town for the best things to do and experience during your visit.

Phoenix Saloon

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