We found this place the first night we were in town, and by the time we left four days later, we’d been there often enough to have a regular drink order, know the names of the servers and the manager, and have opinions on the menu offerings.

The last night that we visited, there was live music, including this gentleman who was giving it everything he had.

(This magic place: Alcove Social. But the neon sign outside says Saddle Club. Tell ’em we said hello.)

Alpine, Texas
photographed 2.21.2025