Drinks aren't the only spirits you'll find at Wunsche Bros Café & Saloon! In the heart of Old Town Spring, this historic watering hole dates to the Prohibition-era. The food and drinks are delicious, and it's crawling with ghosts!
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The oldest original building in downtown Spring, Wunsche Bros Café & Saloon is a Prohibition-era landmark dating to 1902.
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Opened by local brothers Charlie and Dell Wunsche, the saloon was built using lumber from the Wunsche family mill and served as a hotel, brothel, and watering hole until the consumption of alcohol was made illegal in 1919.
In 1949 - nearly two decades after Prohibition was repealed - the saloon was sold and turned into a café.
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A fire broke out in 2015, but miraculously, the structural integrity of the building remained sound. Three years later, the Kosh family purchased the saloon, bringing its glory days back to life with painstaking renovations.
As is the case with many old buildings, the saloon is rumored to be haunted - by the brothers who founded it, no less.
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Drinks aren't the only spirits you'll encounter here!
Speaking of adult beverages, there are plenty to choose from.
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The full bar offers ice-cold beer, Texas whiskey, handcrafted cocktails, strong bourbon, and many other award-winning selections.
As for the food, the menu boasts a little bit of everything.
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Kick things off with some beer bread, Texas-style queso, or these mouthwatering sausage sauerkraut balls. With fried sausage, sauerkraut, cheese, and chipotle ranch for dipping, they're pure heaven in bite-sized form.
Entrees include burgers and sandwiches, house-smoked sausage and pulled pork, chicken-fried steak, and other elevated American dishes.
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Don't skip dessert! The chocolate whiskey cake is simply to die for.
Seating is available both indoors and outside on the rooftop bar.
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On nice days, we highly recommend the latter - though you should still spend some time in the saloon itself to enjoy the vibe (and get acquainted with the ghosts.)
Address: 103 Midway Street, Spring, TX 77373.
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Hours are 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, and 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
Visit the saloon's website or Facebook page to learn more.
Have you ever been to the Wunsche Bros Café & Saloon? If so, we'd love to hear all about your experience! Tell us in the comments section below. For another Prohibition-era watering hole in Texas, check out our previous article.
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