Duesy’s is close to historic Gruene. We are not in historic Gruene. There’s a big difference. We don’t sit right in the middle of the foot traffic, where people are already wandering from one bar, shop or music venue to the next. Nobody just happens into Duesy’s because we were the next stop on the walk. Folks have to make the choice to come here. Maybe that means walking three minutes up the road. Maybe it means getting back in the car. Either way, when you get here, you can

In nearly three years of running this place, not one team member has quit. Not one. If somebody who used to work at Duesy’s no longer works here, they were terminated. That probably sounds harsher than it really is because, truthfully, I still like most of them. Some are great people. Some were fun as hell to be around. Some were good team members. I can like somebody, wish them well and still know they weren’t good for Duesy’s. Pretty simple. That’s the part patrons don’t se

Live music is everywhere in the 78130. You can find somebody playing almost every day of the week, usually within a mile or two of wherever you are. If you want proof, check out New Braunfels Live Music Today on Facebook. My good friend Gary Roe keeps that page packed with musicians, venues and shows happening all over town. And that, my friends, is exactly why I am not interested in booking live music just so Duesy’s can say we do. I could fill every blank spot on the calend