Oma Gruene’s Secret Garten

What a secret gem. Cheap drinks, live music like all the time (w/​no cover), beautiful outside seating area, and randomly– snow cones. I will come here over and over.

Neat little spot to drink beer and watch a live band. Skip the food — everyone at our table agreed it was only ‘okay’. The guy taking orders at the register is less than friendly; he is almost condescending.

They shut down their grill at 9:30, though it is t advertised anywhere. We arrived at 9:30 and weren’t served. Poor form.

We have been here 30 minutes. The band is what brought us in and they are playing country folk/​blues type. The beer is served cold, large selection from domestic, local and imported, especially the German beer, they serve it outside as well as indoors. They have a food menu but since we had already eaten we skipped it. Had the local beer that is brewed from honey which was quite delicious and the profit goes to support local bee hives ! This was a Good choice, especially since we were looking for a cold beer and laid back atmosphere. The outdoor seating are picnic tables but a few of the patrons brought folding chairs. The breeze made it quite pleasant for a July afternoon and they have a good amount of shade past 7pm. Bar in patio requires a $ 10 minimum on debit/​credit.

Very cool place, I almost hate letting anybody else know about it. Great brew and ice cream for the kids. Keep up the good work Oma!

A beautiful little garden in the heart of old Greene, a few steps from old Gruene Hall. Picnic tables, decent food and live music on a beautiful December afternoon. A perfect break from the chaos on the Main Street. Highly recommend to chill out for a bit.

Cute place. Had the Reuben which was not disappointing. Didn’t try the beer. Blues played live but a tad louder than I’d like.

Small menu, which makes the food good. At least the Brat Dog was. Cash only if you’re ordering less than $ 10. They have two beers on draught through the local Guadalupe Brewery… tasty deliciousness. Great outdoor atmosphere with live music. Easy to get in and out when compared to the rest of the touristy Gruene area.

My favorite new Biergarden! We were able to see a lovely band, pay no cover, buy beer by the bucket for very little, and the people are super friendly! I usually hang at Gruene Hall or the Gristmill, but we were with friends who know the owner here, and I was very pleasantly surprised!
There is only one bathroom, so you will regret drinking all that beer, but you know… that’s just how it be sometimes!
TIP: There is a lovely B&B next door and behind them, consider staying over — but it would be wise to book in advance.

All the reviews have this place spot-​on, which is great live music, excellent cold beer selection, killer vibe and totally relaxed, picnic table setting. The food is solid, a little on the expensive side but all good given the other positives.
We’ll be back for an afternoon of chilling, tunes and good times.

Nice little casual beer garden. You can get anything from beer to ice cream to a brat here. The big open patio would be a great place for parents to go have a beer and let the kids run around a bit without being in a full blown bar.

First off, the live music that was playing (Pepper’s Blues) was awesome. It’s refreshing to watch a band that has not only mastered, but truly loves their craft. I would come back just to see them!
Secondly, I ordered an awesome draft stout beer, but I was very disappointed when they handed it to me in a plastic cup. I do not know their reasons for using plastic cups, but even the most delicious beers can lose points because of that. My friend got the Texas honey ale and it was great, but again, the plastic cup led to a little disappointment.
Despite the cups, over all it was a very pleasant experience and I will definitely be back the next time Pepper’s Blues plays.

This place is great. No cover charge. They have beer, nachos and blackberry cobbler ice cream. Live music.

Oma Gruene’s Secret Garden is less than a block off Gruene Road, but it really does manage to feel secluded. There’s a walk-​up lunch counter serving bratwurst plates and sandwiches (with bread from Naegelin’s Bakery!) along with a decent selection of beers and wines. Sit at a picnic table out back to enjoy live music by some great local bands and let the weight of the world slip away.
OGSG’s big annual event is Geezerfest, which is held in July. It’s a lot of fun.
All in all, Oma Gruene’s Secret Garden is a great alternative to Gruene Hall, especially if you don’t feel like messing with crowds. It’s also a great place to chill out with a sausage and a beer. Check it out!

Could be first time magic. Could be live funk band. Could be gorgeous weather. Could be Ziegonbock. Could be a combination of all the above. Definitely coming back to see.

This is our favorite hang out in Gruene. Paul and Tracy always have a friendly greeting for you and are quick to serve you with a cold beer. My daughter loves their New Orleans Style shaved ice and the live music is always on point.

This is a nice patio area just down the street from the Gristmill in a courtyard beyond the main street. There was a live band playing in the afternoon, so we stopped to have a drink and some food. We had the bratwurst nachos, which were excellent. I had an IPA from Guadalupe brewing company which was tapped at this small tucked away grill. There are picnic tables to enjoy your food and drink while listening to live music. It was alot of fun.
I would not have known the name of this outdoor establishment had it not been for the sign above the stage. It is very casual, but the food is good and the atmosphere is one of a kind.

Great for live music and a cold beer, bring your own koozy or buy one there. Had the turkey and swiss on rye with chips and a pickle. Great lunch or snack while enjoying the good weather and good music. Sausage on a roll was pretty good too. Impressed with the beer selection. Bring your dog (on a leash) to hang out.

Don’t get me wrong I LOVE Gruene hall. But when the heat combined with the lack of air flow gets to you, or you tire of the minimal beer and wine selections or you just want a bite to eat walk a few doors down to OGSG.
I found OGSG by a sign on the road that read «Live music, wine and beer». I walked around back of the building to find a small beautiful garden with a water fountain. Beyond the greenery was an open area patio, picnic tables and a stage. Large shade trees provide patrons some relief from the scorching Texas sun.
I only had drinks and listened to the music so I cannot vouch for the food. The beer selection had several Texas beers to include Real Ale and Rahr & Sons. The wine selection was fare and I had both a Sauvignon blanc and a malbec but know it will be served in a plastic cup. They chill their reds which is a must for an outdoor venue (the temperature will ruin the wine quickly otherwise). The atmosphere is relaxed and everyone seemed to enjoy the breeze, cold beverages and the band.
The food menu consists of sandwiches, appetizers and German food (bratwurst plate, kraut dog and a kids hot dog meal). They also sell blue bell ice cream and shaved ice.
The first Sunday of each month a band with Louisiana roots plays called Slim Bawb. I wouldn’t travel far to see them but they put on a good show and were goofy enough to pose with customers wearing lucha libre masks. Notably Slim Bawb plays bass with his feet, righty and stinky (and righty is his left foot).
You can also get married at OGSG with wedding prices starting at $ 200. They accept credit cards with a minimum purchase of $ 10.

Eh — only so-​so. I had the bratwurst plate — came with a brat and a kaiser roll, with sauerkraut and hot German potato salad.
The brat was good and so was the sauerkraut. The German potato salad that came with it was terrible though — it tasted exactly like the sauerkraut — no difference at all. There were only about 6 different items offered on the menu — most of them seemed to be sandwiches.
The brat plate was $ 7.95 and an Alien Ale (draft) was $ 4.00.
I’ll be back, but only for the free live music — NOT the food — it was really over priced.