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Ivar's River Pub is a riverside pub serving lunch and dinner on the San Marcos River, with plenty of green space and views of the water. The site also highlights the river itself, which comes out of springs in the city center at a steady 72 degrees and is popular for tubing, kayaking, paddleboarding and snorkeling.

Ivar's does not take reservations, but it does book events and parties. Hours differ by day, with the kitchen closing earlier than the bar on weeknights and the bar open until 11 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. The pub is at 701 Cheatham Street in San Marcos, a short walk from the river, and the site gives driving directions from I-35.