The Dry Bean

Best damn bar ever. Coolest staff EVER!!!

Got thrown out for spilling water 10/10 would drink to excess again.

Best shot bar in college station

This place is a must in my Aggieland list!

My favorite shot bar

Great Service . . . Thanks Hannah

Get the Nuts & Honey shot

Love this bar!!!

this place is so fun!! shot was amazing and shoutout to Austin was so nice and looked like tame impala

This is a no-nonsense place to have three or four quick shots to get things going with your group. Don't plan on hanging out for hours or watching games on TV here. Just order from the menu of hundreds of creative options, pay the pittance menu prices, and don't forget to leave a generous tip for your barmen. Now, move along and open up some counter space for the sober among us...

On a weekday after work it's a cool place to grab a shot or two and kick back but on the weekends anytime the Aggies are in town its hellaciously small and congested with people. Their staff keeps up very well and is very professional but definitely avoid it if you're claustrophobic. If you can take something for exactly what it is it's great! It's a super long shot bar with shots you've never heard of! It's a must see and do for the drinker in your crew of visitors and a tradition for the locals and students alike!

Went in on Thursday night, Hannah (spelling) was the bartender and she was great. She had a secret shots menu with one that tasted like Iced Coffee, which was a big hit with our group (creative flavor l, delivered taste as promise, and fun presentation). Truly though, Hannah made it a fun evening, and crafted some great drinks. Love this Northgate staple... Absolute favorite place to go for drinks. It's a saloon with shots, shooters, and other beverages of choice. Personal recommendation, Stars and Stripes or Iced Coffee for the shots and the "Minnow Farmer" for the shooter. Look forward to coming back next trip though.

This is a great shot bar, so many flavors to choose from. It’s a little cramped to hangout in but it’s awesome for a tasty shot in between bars

Just visited this place for the first time in 11 years and I’m glad to see it’s the same. Come in, push your way to the bar, take a shot, leave. It’s a great time.

Always excellent service and shots! They always out preform the rest of the NG bars

Awesome bar. Always best made shots, above all else.

brady

this place is so fun!! shot was amazing and shoutout to Austin was so nice and looked like tame impala

Dan White

This is a no-nonsense place to have three or four quick shots to get things going with your group. Don't plan on hanging out for hours or watching games on TV here. Just order from the menu of hundreds of creative options, pay the pittance menu prices, and don't forget to leave a generous tip for your barmen. Now, move along and open up some counter space for the sober among us...

Christopher Maguire

Went in on Thursday night, Hannah (spelling) was the bartender and she was great. She had a secret shots menu with one that tasted like Iced Coffee, which was a big hit with our group (creative flavor l, delivered taste as promise, and fun presentation). Truly though, Hannah made it a fun evening, and crafted some great drinks. Love this Northgate staple... Absolute favorite place to go for drinks. It's a saloon with shots, shooters, and other beverages of choice. Personal recommendation, Stars and Stripes or Iced Coffee for the shots and the "Minnow Farmer" for the shooter. Look forward to coming back next trip though.

Chase Hughes

Awesome bar. Always best made shots, above all else.

Lindsay Woollums

Always excellent service and shots! They always out preform the rest of the NG bars

Samantha Price Hansen

Just visited this place for the first time in 11 years and I’m glad to see it’s the same. Come in, push your way to the bar, take a shot, leave. It’s a great time.

M J

On a weekday after work it's a cool place to grab a shot or two and kick back but on the weekends anytime the Aggies are in town its hellaciously small and congested with people. Their staff keeps up very well and is very professional but definitely avoid it if you're claustrophobic. If you can take something for exactly what it is it's great! It's a super long shot bar with shots you've never heard of! It's a must see and do for the drinker in your crew of visitors and a tradition for the locals and students alike!

Makayla Woolsey

This is a great shot bar, so many flavors to choose from. It’s a little cramped to hangout in but it’s awesome for a tasty shot in between bars

The drink selection is reasonably priced and the names are absolutely hilarious.

This is a pretty great cosy bar. They have a huge selection of different types of shots and shooters. It can get pretty packed even when Northgate is "dead". I like to start off with a few shots and while I normally perfer tipsy turtle (just down the street) this is a great place to go.

Ramsey Bissex

This is a pretty great cosy bar. They have a huge selection of different types of shots and shooters. It can get pretty packed even when Northgate is "dead". I like to start off with a few shots and while I normally perfer tipsy turtle (just down the street) this is a great place to go.

Decent place. Beer is cold and shots are decent. Breakfast shot is good.

David True

Decent place. Beer is cold and shots are decent. Breakfast shot is good.

Shots are good, but the whole place smells like pee. You definitely don't go here to spend more than 5 minutes.

You're going to wait a little bit for your shot, unless you arrive super early. Wish they still did the Flaming Dr Pepper. This place has slowly gotten worse over the years.

simon

You're going to wait a little bit for your shot, unless you arrive super early. Wish they still did the Flaming Dr Pepper. This place has slowly gotten worse over the years.

Jen Bloom

Shots are good, but the whole place smells like pee. You definitely don't go here to spend more than 5 minutes.

Dry Bean has the best VISIBLE selection of shots out of the Northgate bars, but truthfully, you can order nearly all of these shots elsewhere. And you might should, because Dry Bean is packed full of people FAR BEYOND what its capacity should be on any weekend during the school year. I've been to Dry Bean more than several times and I've never had a great experience. Stars docked for pricing, capacity, and also the service tends to suck (because there's way too many people!). I'd recommend the Dry Bean only for people who are trying to discover a variety of shots; and even then, only go during off-peak hours. If you know what you want, don't go here.

Emily F

Dry Bean has the best VISIBLE selection of shots out of the Northgate bars, but truthfully, you can order nearly all of these shots elsewhere. And you might should, because Dry Bean is packed full of people FAR BEYOND what its capacity should be on any weekend during the school year. I've been to Dry Bean more than several times and I've never had a great experience. Stars docked for pricing, capacity, and also the service tends to suck (because there's way too many people!). I'd recommend the Dry Bean only for people who are trying to discover a variety of shots; and even then, only go during off-peak hours. If you know what you want, don't go here.

Way too expensive, bartender pours just half of a shot glass for a $5 shot!

They're pretty rude and they consistently pour short

disgusting. gross. waste of time. and money. go anywhere else in Northgate.

The bouncer told my deaf (with one side cochlear implant) girlfriend that she was too drunk to hear him asking for an ID and she was not allowed entry. After attempting to explain how she is deaf AND showing how the ID shows hearing impaired the bouncer told us that it was not his problem. Complete jerks and will never be returning. Never ended up getting drinks because of this and it ruined her night when trying to feel “normal”.

Came to college station to visit family and safe to say I won’t be back. Employees are rude and on a power trip. Do yourself a favor and spend your money elsewhere.

Went in one night. It was our first stop. Everyone was sober. The bouncer confused my friend with someone else. And for no reason at all, literally picked him up and threw him out the door. He skinned up his knees and was bleeding. I called that night and spoke to the manager and they admitted their mistake and apologized. That doesn't change the fact that he hurt his knee and was humiliated because of their mistake.

Incompetent employee tonight, not happy! The guy who was there was great the girl was horrible, so rude! Needs more training in customer service, hope owner is reading!! Also watched them literally use someone else’s shot glass twice without washing it! YUCK!!

My two friends and I were asked to leave for being “too intoxicated” but we were in no way intoxicated. He didn’t speak to us or talk to us before making this assessment. We were just having a good time and talking to one another. There was no incident WHATSOEVER. When I asked to speak to a manger I was met with a hostile bouncer who said “I’m not dealing with this, get out. “ I stood my ground was polite and reasonable then the manager came out and still insisted we leave because his decision was final. Have been coming here for the last couple weeks and will NEVER give them my business again.

the bouncer that was facing towards the apartment buildings was very rude. would not recommend.

Doorman on a power trip :( wish yall were better but so disappointed

Charles Marks

The bouncer told my deaf (with one side cochlear implant) girlfriend that she was too drunk to hear him asking for an ID and she was not allowed entry. After attempting to explain how she is deaf AND showing how the ID shows hearing impaired the bouncer told us that it was not his problem. Complete jerks and will never be returning. Never ended up getting drinks because of this and it ruined her night when trying to feel “normal”.

Lucy Oden

Came to college station to visit family and safe to say I won’t be back. Employees are rude and on a power trip. Do yourself a favor and spend your money elsewhere.

Kyle Liu

the bouncer that was facing towards the apartment buildings was very rude. would not recommend.

Deanna N

Doorman on a power trip :( wish yall were better but so disappointed

Holly Moore

Incompetent employee tonight, not happy! The guy who was there was great the girl was horrible, so rude! Needs more training in customer service, hope owner is reading!! Also watched them literally use someone else’s shot glass twice without washing it! YUCK!!

L T

Went in one night. It was our first stop. Everyone was sober. The bouncer confused my friend with someone else. And for no reason at all, literally picked him up and threw him out the door. He skinned up his knees and was bleeding. I called that night and spoke to the manager and they admitted their mistake and apologized. That doesn't change the fact that he hurt his knee and was humiliated because of their mistake.

Dylan Woods

My two friends and I were asked to leave for being “too intoxicated” but we were in no way intoxicated. He didn’t speak to us or talk to us before making this assessment. We were just having a good time and talking to one another. There was no incident WHATSOEVER. When I asked to speak to a manger I was met with a hostile bouncer who said “I’m not dealing with this, get out. “ I stood my ground was polite and reasonable then the manager came out and still insisted we leave because his decision was final. Have been coming here for the last couple weeks and will NEVER give them my business again.