Skooner’s Grill & Bar

You go into this place knowing what you’re getting yourself into. This is a divey bar, without divey clientele. The patrons appeared to be locals, especially the ones at the bar. There are pool tables in the back and even when it’s mostly empty the cigarette smell is strong. I was drawn in by the allure of $ 2.50 domestic schooners and a promise of good wings from a Unilocal review. The schooner was as advertised. There’s just something about the weight of a schooner mug and the way it holds the cold temperature of the beer. It’s getting harder and harder to find places that serve schooners. The wings were good, not great, but good enough to pair with the schooners and pull in an unsuspecting passerby. The place looks closed from the road, but when you see the north side it beckons you inside. I’m giving it 4 stars because it’s exactly what I thought it would be. Don’t expect polish and glamour here, it’s just a down to earth beer slinging bar. And they have live bands and karaōke, go figure. If you’re thirst for a schooner or just a classic bar experience, this place won’t dissapoint.

Awfull bar. I came in and i was disgusted with everything in there. The food was way over priced, also not even good at all. Dont try this place its awful, and ull waist a ton of money.

This is a 3 star with an added star for having the best wings ever! Nachos are okay but use nasty processed cheese. The wings are really really good! Drinks are a little over priced.

I’ve never eaten here and I don’t like the karaōke nights, but I love the cheap beer specials and hanging out on random afternoons. It’s a little smokey if there are a lot of people, but not too bad on a slow afternoon.

I went here to watch a World Cup game with my brother in the middle of the day, because they had all day specials on beer.
The Good:
They have decent drink specials and virtually always serve in skooners.
They have free WiFi and outlets to plug in.
Lots of TV’s arranged everywhere in the bar.
The Bad:
This was by far the smokiest bar I’ve been into in Lubbock, so that’s saying a lot.
I ordered a bloody mary and it was as thin as water. It wasn’t very spicy and didn’t feel like it had much of a kick.
I saw a dad walk in with his daughters, and although it was the middle of the day, I still don’t think kids and bars mix.
Overall:
Probably won’t go back there, unless I’m extremely close, need the internet, and need a drink.

I really like this place. I went here once for Saturday night karaōke and had a blast. The drinks are great and the food and great and cheap. I recommend this place to anyone looking for a good time and good food.

I have such a love /​hate relationship with Skooner’s. On one hand, I have many, many wonderful memories of this place. When I first moved back to the LBK, I got in touch with my best friend from high school, who I hadn’t talked to in several years. She worked at Skooner’s and lived in these really bad efficiency apartments right behind the restaurant. Many of my first memories of my relationship with my husband happened here. Of course, a lot of those good times were because my friend was the one serving us drinks.
On the other hand, this place is so unreliable. One time you go in and the food is great, but the service is bad. Another time, the food is terrible and the service is stellar. What can you do?
It’s a decent place to go grab a beer and some OK food. It’s a pretty fun place to go late at night when you just want to hang out. Just don’t expect any consistency, and don’t be surprised if something about the place sucks.