The Railhouse

The Railhouse is a bar located in Kyle, TX that is the PERFECT place to check out because it doesn't cater to just ONE specific group of customers ie: country music crowd, hip-hop crowd, sports bar crowd, ect., ect. Instead, it caters to ALL of these customers, depending on the day of the week - check out the events calendar on their website. I definitely can see why The Railhouse is popular to so many people because these are just some of the February 2025 events listed on their calendar - * Kyle Karaoke* Ladies Night w/ Lady Versus* Super-bowl Watch Party w/ DJ 2DQ & Guest DJs * Thunderstruck: America's AC/DC Tribute Band* Crawfish Boil hosted by Texas Crab Company* Trivia Tuesdays * Viva La Fiesta * Friday Night Live with Dj 2DQ (my FAVORITE night! ) The Railhouse on a Friday night is where I go when I'm in the mood to "shake what my mama gave me" (IYKYK ;) because you are GUARANTEED to have a FUN time w/ DJ 2DQ, as the dj and him playing all the favorite old school, hip-hop, & R&B music! Because "sharing is definitely caring", here are a few more helpful tidbits & reasons why The Railhouse deserves this 5-star review: --- parking situation: huge private parking lot w/ plenty of parking spaces -- no cover charge on Fridays (not sure about any other days since I've only visited on a Friday) --- reasonably priced alcohol drinks! Who doesn't love getting to sip on a budget?! (Don't forget to show some love to your bartender :) -- very clean restrooms! Very much appreciated! -- plenty of seating both indoors and outside. On chilly nights they do have outdoor heaters on the covered patio See the pics & videos included in this review of our recent visits to The Railhouse on New Year's Eve 12.31.24 & Valentine's Day 2.14.25. Till next time! Rebecca

Who knew Kyle had such a lively bar in the area! This place is always buzzing with energy. The first time I visited, Baby Bash was performing--so random! It's great to have a fun spot so close to home!

Great find in Kyle with a variety of things to do outside or inside. Bars are in both places. Live music outside with a bar and a court to play something towards the back. I'm not sure but I was more focused on the band and grab a quick drink. Inside there was polka type music playing and big bar area. I went inside to use the washroom but had a couple friends go inside to check it out and it wasn't their vibe but they liked the AC. Maybe it's different on other nights but this was a Thursday. They could use some misters or fans outside was my only complaint because it was a bit hot in the humidity. There's a parking lot to park for free that goes the length of the outside part of the bar. It's a casual environment where you can wear shorts and T-shirt or something like that or dress more festive. The drinks are average priced and the food can be brought outside to sit on picnic tables. It's a nice vibe with friendly staff. The service can be a bit slow but there was only one bartender, so perhaps when it's more crowded, they have more staff. Also a nice touch is the water cooler and cups so you can hydrate self serve.

I had such a good time at Railhouse. Sat outside and was able to enjoy the atmosphere there. There's a fun game outside to play with your friends and plenty of seating. I was surprised that I got about 4-5 drinks and my bill came to a little over $50. The drinks are also good and quick. When I think about getting drinks with friends in the Kyle area I think of coming here.

Great burgers! We've had a few and they're all good! Delicious homemade chips. Have not tried Wrap Godz yet.

The Railhouse survived the Great Pandemic and live music is back, both at their outdoor and indoor stages. The outdoor stage has the capacity and sound system for larger shows, and indoors is more basic club setting with a couple of nice full bars and a stage in the far corner. Four large screen TVs and the requisite neon bar signs adorn the walls. The building has a concrete floor and a metal roof, both of which give a clean feel but are fairly disastrous for acoustics. Nevertheless, kudos to their sound guy for making the indoor stage work, because they definitely bring in some good acts here that you don't want to miss. There are a few tables, and space to dance indoors, should the mood strike. There's a pleasant spacious feel, and several outdoor patio areas with seating. The outdoor stage also has an open area for dancing or standing closer to the stage, and an array of tables as well. Tickets are available online for their larger shows. Bartenders and other staff are friendly and on the ball, and food is available at two food trucks out back, tucked behind the main building and accessible from the outdoor stage area as well. The menu emphasis is on BBQ and sides, both of which have a home-prepared feel. See my photos of the current menus to get a more detailed idea of what is offered and pricing. I'd like to see some non-meat entree options, but none were offered currently. The Railhouse is situated right next to a very active train track (hence the name), but we only heard the passing rumble and horn when we were outside. Parking is available in their small private lot at the front. As the live music scene continues to be pushed out farther away from its origins, we're happy to have well-managed venues like this cropping up not too far outside the Austin city limits .

The band I work with played here last night and we all had so much fun! The staff were awesome and super accommodating! When you first walk in, you think it's just another regular bar: pool tables, tvs, etc., but you step out of the back or side door and see that there's a huge outside area to explore. There is a spacious turf lawn out back with an outside bar, stage, multiple fire pits and a few food trucks that happen to serve incredible food! I picked up a pulled pork sandwich from Coursons BBQ and I highly recommend it. I knew absolutely no one there but everyone around me was so friendly and inviting, it was a nice change from the Austin bar scene. This place has such an awesome vibe and atmosphere, I'm so willing to make the hour drive to come hang out again!

Rude, DRUNK BARTENDER named Valerie denied an individual of my party with a valid I.D., who was not intoxicated whatsoever, a beer (but she was wasted!). The security checked our I.D.'s and granted us to admittance. However, miss looooong pour, ya I watched as she poured a very overly poured drink and hand it over to someone, all while she decided to tell my family we were not welcome in the bar because our guest had an out of state I.D. and I feel she is prejudice against out-of-towner's. As a self proclaimed "bartender of 17 years" she should know better than to be drunk behind the bar. She became combative as I ordered my drink, while slurring her words and telling us 3 times, in 2 minutes, how long she has been a dang bartender, wtw?¿ Whatever--- girl get control of yourself and learn how to not get drunk until after your shift... but wait? Then that would be after 2 a.m. and that is illegal. Are you driving too? Wtw?¿How can you legally control alcohol consumption when you're wasted? No girl, you can't! Everyone in our group were in possession of valid I.D.'s and drunk-drink-pourer-girl, not a veteran bartender, was simply too wasted to determine one way or the other. Our experience was uncalled for, and we have zero desire to return. BYE.

This is a decent spot to hangout and grab a couple drinks with friends. They have an outdoor area where you can either sit at high tables or at the benches near the fire pits. They also have live music at the outdoor stage. Note that there are more drink selections in the inside bar. The outdoor bar is mostly beer and canned alcohol. Parking is limited and can get packed. Dog friendly. They also have food trucks.

Great atmosphere, and a super friendly bartender. I would definitely recommend a night out here!