railroad blues

Billing itself at the World Famous Wine and Beer Tourist Trap, I had to stop by and visit. Very unique décor, juke box was playing heavenly country music. Room with pool tables, stage and lots of pictures of people who had played there. Beer special was $1.50 which is a GREAT PRICE for Dos Equis. Will visit again when they have live music to enjoy,. We sat inside but there is outdoor seating

On a recent visit to Alpine, TX, we spent a Wednesday evening at this establishment. Most of our group of eight planned to depart Alpine early the nest morning; so we made it an early evening. Beers were good and cold. No live music, but canned music was playing in the bar area. It was karaoke night (starting at 10 PM, I believe) but we left just prior to that starting. The main bar area is a sight to behold with all the photos and signs. And the back part held a couple of pool tables. We spent approximately 1 1/2 hours in that area enjoying several games.Next trip to Alpine, we definitely plan to visit Railroad Blues again.

Visited during a music festival, and the atmosphere is what you want about a bar with blues, or country music.

If in Alpine, this is the place not to be missed. It is different, and I guess where real Texans come for good music and good beer... bar selection was quite surprising and very good. beers you never heard of...but good...good people watching

Had a great time listening to music here! You can tell each person that got on stage really enjoyed themselves, too! :) Great beer selection and enjoyed a tasty sangria (only beer and wine available here). There was an enormous outdoor fire happening that we enjoyed visiting. Fun dancing and people-watching! Overall, we had a great time!

Right on the railroad tracks in Alpine with an antique firetruck out front. This west Texas honky-tonk is a mecca for live music and brings in some big names from the Texas music scene on a regular basis. Rustic old hardwood plank building that houses a stage and plenty of room to do some boot scootin' boogie.If you should visit there during the day, try a glass (or four) of their sangria. Not only is it refreshing after a day in Big Bend or chasing the nearby Marfa lights when there are none, it has a really good flavor that is a house secret. Strangely addictive, you will want more than one. Oh . . . and they have some pretty cold beer too.

It was a cool and drizzly September night. A bonfire roared out front, and the members of the band Cow Bop were havin a brew and talkin to those of us huddled in front of the fire. We had a glass of wine and followed them in for some fantastic old standard western swing music. Several people were dancing, with the ages of patrons ranging from 20 something's to 60 something's. We enjoyed a few drinks and the music.Beer and wine only, but you can byob and they have set-ups. This is a don't miss, genuine west Texas road house folks!

Had a great time there during the #VivaBigBend Festival. There was so much great music and the staff was really on top of their game. I don't think they anticipated the crowd they had, but they sure tried to make it work. I hope that they will move the tables out of the way next year to make room for the dancers!Can't wait to go back for next year's festival!

We arrived in town on a Sunday night and just missed the lives sessions that had been advertised. Unique place and great branding.

Visited Railroad Blues in April 2011 with friends and enjoyed the entertainment, dancing, people watching and having a cold drink!We were there on a Friday night and things didn't really get going until around 10pm so don't go too early!Great Band was there..... "Two Tons of Steel" from San Antonio, Texas.No fee is charged unless there is a special venue.

Typical Texas beer bar with stage, dance floor and pool tables. Visited on a Wednesday night during karaoke and had an absolute blast. Place was quite busy for a Wednesday with a mixed crowd of the local college students, professors and other locals.

Names as famous as Arlo Guthrie have played here. National acts such as Reckless Kelly and Wade Bowen have been here. Other bands appear on Friday and Saturday nights to keep the old wood dance floor smooth as silk.Stepping into Railroad Blues is akin to entering the rugged character of West Texas. From the hundreds of 8x10 promo pics of past acts hanging on the walls and the billiard room to the huge selection of domestic and imported beer (80 varieties, I'm told) and wine. The house-made Sangria, in white or red, is pretty popular and famous in it's own right.People come a long way to be part of the fun at Railroad Blues (I drove the 560 miles from Houston three times in 2009 to see several bands). Stop by and say howdy to Richard, RC, Mary, Chad or any of the gang. They are the nicest, friendliest folks you will ever meet and you'll be glad you did.