Restaurant
Unclaimed profileFreddy C's Bar & Patio
New Braunfels, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Freddy C's pours a wide-ranging bar program: a house cocktail list with ten originals, a deep draft and bottle beer lineup, and 375 ml wine bottles. Weekly specials—Texas Tuesday, Whiskey Wednesday, Fiesta Friday, and Industry Night—keep prices sharp. Brunch adds $5 mimosas and champagne flights. Cocktails like the Strawberry Smash and French 75 have earned local praise for balance.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Spiced Cucumber or Blubes Mule; Kate's French 75 is a standout. For beer, try the Meanwhile Brewing Tender Robot Hazy IPA or Shiner Bock. On special nights, the $5 Jack Daniels or $4 Deep Eddy Vodka are easy calls.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who like variety and value: cocktail enthusiasts, beer explorers, and anyone hunting daily specials. The weekday happy hour and industry night are draws for a casual after-work crowd.
- When should I go?
- Any day of the week, thanks to rotating specials.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour wells and drafts are $4; industry night pours run $6 for select cocktails and $3–$4 for beers. Brunch mimosas are $5, champagne flights $14, and set-ups $20.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The sheer breadth of the beer list—ten drafts and eighteen packaged options—plus a cocktail menu that runs from an Espresso Martini to a Hot Honey Tamarita. Weekly specials hit every category, from whiskey to tequila, and the 375 ml wine format suits solo drinkers or couples.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Ten house cocktails, from a Jack Pepper-based Freddy's Fave to a Hot Honey Tamarita. No individual cocktail prices listed, but specials keep costs low.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse house cocktail list with creative options like the Hot Honey Tamarita and Old Fashioned Linda.
- — Industry night specials offer three signature cocktails at $6.
Standout selections
- — Freddy's Fave – Jack Pepper cocktail, a house signature.
- — Kate's French 75 – praised by customers as refreshing.
- — Strawberry Smash – noted for its balance.
- — Spiced Cucumber – part of the $6 industry night trio.
Wine
Wine is served in 375 ml bottles, with a range covering sparkling, white, and red. Brunch specials offer entry-level bubbly deals, but no specific wines or vintages are listed.
Menu strengths
- — 375 ml bottle format allows for individual pours without committing to a full bottle.
- — Brunch specials on champagne flights and mimosas provide accessible sparkling options.
Standout selections
- — Champagne – available by the 375 ml bottle.
- — Rosé – a summery option by the 375 ml bottle.
Pricing: $5 mimosas, $14 champagne flights, and $20 champagne set-ups during weekend brunch.
Beer
A substantial beer program with ten drafts including local Alstadt and Meanwhile Brewing, plus eighteen cans/bottles. Frequent specials make it a beer lover's destination, though individual prices aren't listed.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive draft list featuring Texas craft breweries like Alstadt and Meanwhile Brewing.
- — Wide packaged selection from Lone Star to McConauhaze Hazy IPA.
- — Multiple weekly beer specials including $3 bottles on Fiesta Friday.
Standout selections
- — Meanwhile Brewing Tender Robot Hazy IPA – a craft draft option.
- — Elysian Space Dust IPA – a hoppy standout on draft.
- — Dos Equis Lager – $3 bottles on Fiesta Friday.
- — Shiner Bock – a Texas staple on draft.
Pricing: $4 draft beers during happy hour; $3 Dos Equis bottles on Fiesta Friday; $3 Pacifico, $3 Modelo draft, and $4 all bottled beers on industry night.
Nonalcoholic
The only non-alcoholic option is Corona Non-Alcoholic, available in cans or bottles. No mocktails or other NA beverages are listed, making this a minimal program.
Standout selections
- — Corona Non-Alcoholic – a familiar NA beer choice.
Pricing: No pricing evidence available.
Spirits
Spirits are highlighted through weekly specials rather than a comprehensive list. Well options plus recognizable brands like Tito's, Jack Daniels, and Casamigos are featured, with pricing that rewards regulars.
Menu strengths
- — Regular spirit specials across vodka, whiskey, and tequila.
- — Brand selection covers popular call and premium labels.
Standout selections
- — Deep Eddy Vodka – $4 on Texas Tuesday.
- — Tito's Vodka – $5 on Texas Tuesday.
- — Jack Daniels – $5 on Whiskey Wednesday.
- — Casamigos – $6 on Fiesta Friday.
Pricing: $4 Deep Eddy Vodka and $5 Tito's Vodka on Texas Tuesday; $5 Jack Daniels, Crown Royal, Jim Beam, and Jameson on Whiskey Wednesday; $5 Espolon and $6 Casamigos on Fiesta Friday.
How it sits with the food
No specific food-beverage pairings are documented, but the bar's beer and cocktail range suggests flexible matches: a crisp Kolsch with lighter fare, a hazy IPA with burgers, or a French 75 to cut through fried appetizers.
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