** GRUENE **

MERCHANTS

Specializing in all things cute & comfy! A curated collection of affordable women’s clothing & accessories without sacrificing quality. Locally sourced products & gifts.

Old World antiques and collectibles shipped directly from Europe. Find everything from unique furnishings and stoneware to books and bottles. Even the most discerning shopper is sure to find a treasure.

Voted “Best Margarita in New Braunfels” 12 years running! Tasty tacos, juicy burgers, sizzling fajitas, and more! Premium tequila, sangria and beer. Outdoor dining and bar.

Forge your own handmade souvenir with a real-life blacksmith. Shop our handmade custom knives, leatherworks, woodworks, glassworks, and more. Located next door to the site of the original Gruene blacksmith shop, we keep the tradition of blacksmithing alive in Gruene.

Botanical & garden store offering a wide variety of plants, vessels, gardening supplies, hand-made artisanal goods & gifts.

The exclusive retailer for Gruene Hall merch, as well as Wrangler, Texas-made items, Gruene-themed apparel & gifts for all ages.

Unique collectibles, inspirational, candles, scents, home decor, signs, specialty foods, jewelry, purses and accessories. Be sure to visit the gardens!

There’s nothing ordinary about this boutique. Design-driven apparel, accessories, decor and more. Locally designed and printed infantwear and gifts, plus a wall of uncommon socks.

Handmade since 1980! As seen in Southern Living & The Martha Stewart Show. Complimentary samples in store, along with vintage decor and upcycled art. 

Contemporary fine art created by six local artists. Paintings, sculpture, pottery and handcrafted jewelry.

Not your average toy store! Carrying an eclectic mix of toys for newborns to adults. Feel young again with a variety of classic tin toys, joke items, retro games and much more. Come see the giant duck!

Offering unique Texas-style dining since 1977, this gem is located in an 1870s cotton gin beneath the Gruene water tower. Enjoy beautiful dining decks on the Guadalupe River. Seasonal live music.

Over 6,500 square feet of antiques, collectibles, gifts and décor items. Housed in H.D. Gruene’s Texas Landmark mercantile building (c. 1903) with original bank vault.

“The Best Little Boot Store in Texas” boasts a wide array of men’s and women’s cowboy boots.

With beans roasted in-house daily, this cozy coffee shop also offers a full espresso menu, cold brew, smoothies, Italian sodas, and pastries made locally from scratch. Open 7am to 7pm.

Selected as one of the 40 best places to visit in Texas: soda fountain, homemade fudge, Texas foods, unusual gifts, books, cards, antiques, signs and tins, all in a nostalgic setting.

Gruene Hall, Texas’ oldest dance hall, where legends like George Strait & Willie Nelson or newcomers like Midland & Maren Morris play! Live music every day year ‘round.

“The Best Little Hat House in Texas” offering customized cowboy hats for every style. Home of HD Gruene’s original bank vault.

Why stay in a hotel when you can sleep in Texas history? Formerly H.D. Gruene’s home and complimentary buildings, this unique boutique hotel offers 30 rooms and an easy rhythm. Enjoy “The Pantry” with delicious, locally curated grab-and-go items! Gruene Mansion Inn is just steps from Gruene Hall and multiple restaurants.

Top-of-the-line outdoor wear, fresh and saltwater fly tackle, footwear and fine accessories such as hats, sunglasses and travel gear. Also, fly fishing lessons.

Fabulous fashions such as Ivy Jane, Johnny Was, Double D Ranch, Yellow Box and many others. Offering the largest selection of Corral “cowgirl” boots in town! Open daily.

Leasing commercial space in Gruene.

Original food. Cool bar. Just across from Gruene Hall, enjoy casual rustic elegance. Premium well liquors, select wines and specialty beers are offered alongside an all-day menu of delicious American classics with a Texas twist. Sports TVs and air conditioning.

 

Located in the Casa de Pablo Lopez. Specializing in rocks, fossils, jewelry, antiquities from abroad with arrowheads and artifacts. Including home accents, framed art and unique gifts with a Texas twist.

Holiday decorations and gifts specializing in memorable, unique Christmas items.

The largest river outfitter servicing both Guadalupe and Comal Rivers year-round since 1979. This family-owned business provides rafts, toobs, 1 or 2-man inflatable canoes, sit-on-top kayaks, campgrounds, full hook-up RV sites, cabins, retail stores, catering, picnic sites, beach volleyball and horseshoes – and they do it all with a smile!

(Formerly Buck Pottery) Come see a craftsman at work. Featuring hand-thrown, wood fired pottery. Also showing the handwork of other skilled potters, jewelers, metal smiths and wood workers.

Hatched from The River House restaurant, The Birdhouse is the younger and more laid back member of the family. Same commitment to quality, same commitment to hospitality, now fully devoted to making  some of the best dang chicken you have ever had.

Large selection of wine from Texas and beyond, by the bottle or by the glass, plus craft beer and wine accessories. Enjoy outdoor seating with seasonal fire pits or misters.

Handmade pecan candies, pralines and other treats.

Sample over 50 different flavors of Ultra Premium Virgin Olive Oils and balsamic vinegar fresh from the tap. Great gifts. Private tasting parties available.

Locally-curated breakfast spot in the heart of Gruene, located inside The Gruene Mansion Inn! Breakfast tacos, pastries, craft coffee & more. Dine in or take to-go.  Open to the public at 8am daily.

Carrying the highest quality of clothing, footwear and accessories for women and youth from brands we’ve tested and trust. 

Winery on the Gruene is an award-winning, custom boutique winery that specializes in making wine from all over the world. Tastings are offered daily, no reservation required.

With stages in multiple locations, free music daily, plus ticketed shows and special events, Gruene is where every music-lover makes memories.

Something to satisfy every taste bud, you’ll find craveable favorites from a two-handed sandwich or burger, to sizzling fajitas and fall-off-the-bone ribs all within walking distance.

On the banks of the Guadalupe River, Gruene is part of the area affectionately known as the Hill Country Coast.

Packed to the brim with locally-owned shops, a leisurely stroll through the eclectic collection of retailers will round out your day in the historic district.