We went to the Rough Draught whiskey bar the night before a football game. This is a really cool…read moreplace with an INCREDIBLE whiskey list. We had been drinking beer, so I stuck to beer except for an old fashioned (which was excellent and used Buffalo Trace). They also have an awesome selection of draft beers. I had a Live Oak Hefeweizen which was excellent. Service was excellent both at the restaurant and the attached pizza area. Since we had been drinking a while, we decided to have pizza at the shop attached to the bar. They have a nice pizza oven and this was excellent. I forget the name, but it has a nice thin crust with great cheese and topped with sausage and mushrooms. It really hit the spot Definitely worth a visit, distinct from many of the other bars around.

This place is just about perfect. Ambiance, awesome staff, good mix of seating - including patio -…read moreand LOTS AND LOTS OF WHISKEY. Whiskey is my hobby. Specifically American whiskey. I'm not often as impressed as I am by Rough Draught. Awesome, awesome selection. Good people who enjoy talking whiskey. The interior and decoration and walls - it all just GOES. It's perfect. Sadly they were out of a key ingredient or two to make pizza when we were there - during Thanksgiving week, so... not "normal" timing - so we sadly could not try their pizza. But we enjoyed multiple great pours, some good cocktails, great conversation, and exploring all of the details in the decor. A staple for any visit I'll be making to College Station and Aggieland.

It's a cozy place with the feel of an old school,country club, with leather and stained oak…read morefurnishings in copious amounts. It's labeled a "whiskey" bar however I found their breadth of labels and age statements to be lacking. The tequila and mezcal selection was actually better overall, however please note they have decided to lean in hard on the clase azul train. Bar staff is professional and make a decent cocktail. They offer seasonal concoctions that all lean on the saccharine side but overall made well. Live music on the weekends is also a plus. I do wish they add a server or two to the room, the bar can get deep and having people stand in line to get a drink like this is some shot bar on north gate or beer line at Kyle field doesn't fit the vibe.

Asked another bar guest for a recommendation on a whiskey for a Manhattan. Didn't realize it was…read more$107 a pop - wish the bartender would've given me a heads up since I clearly wasn't with the other large party there. Other than that, would recommend.

Came here for the first time with my wife celebrating our 17th year wedding anniversary…read more Appetizers: Jumbo Lump Crab Cake- tons of fresh crab meat that was flavorful. Escargot Stuffed Mushrooms- a bit tiny, but packed with buttery goodness. Entrees: A5 Wagyu Flat Iron- this was a special and it wasn't tender enough to cut with just a fork like I've experienced, but still pretty tender and very juicy. Seasoned perfect to eat by itself, but it came with 4 different restaurant-made steak sauces. Mesquite Smoked Short Ribs- very tender and can be torn to shreds with a fork. Comes with mash potatoes and gravy and some crispy noodles for texture. Very flavorful. Sides: Maple Bacon Pecan Brussel Sprouts- very delicious and flavorful. Smoked Mashed Potatoes- very thick and smokey, but delicious. Definitely need some water lol. Poblano Creamed Corn- my wife liked this, but I didn't care for that creamy corn texture lol. Dessert: Marie Antoinette Cake- chocolate mousse cake that was perfectly rich with some kind of raspberry or berry drizzle. Also came with these super delicious alcoholic infused strawberries that paired super well. Overall, it was a pricey dinner, but not as pricey as I thought. Definitely had a great time and worth the price and experience. The restaurant ambience was dim and cabin-like setting with lots of beautiful decor. Our waiter, Gabriel was super friendly and helpful. He recommended a lot of our dishes tonight. Lots of parking and they also offer complimentary valet services.

Had an awesome dinner at The Republic…read more The Gulf Shrimp Beurre Monté was a killer appetizer -- perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. The ribeye was cooked right and tasted incredible. The poblano cream corn might be one of the best sides we've ever had. The key lime pie with the almond graham cracker crust was the perfect way to end it. And the Mash Madness whiskey competition is such a cool touch -- blind tasting between A and B like March Madness for bourbon. Makes it even more fun.

I love all the names of the food! I'm sure it leans to the right a lot and not many lefties go…read morethere. Was it the best food I've ever had? No, but it was good.

Great place to chill out and just be yourself! Great queso and homemade chips!…read more Service is good! Beer is cold. LBJ and Al Gore were winning dogs!

Made reservations here for Mother's Day. Was a bit nervous bc last year did the same at a place a…read morefew doors down and it was terrible. Pleasantly pleased with the service and the food. Our waitress was very accommodating to my MIL who has a very limited diet. I had an old fashion cocktail and it's one of the best I've ever had. Everything was superb. Will definitely return.

The food and drinks were delicious and the atmosphere is super fun. The menu items were simple…read moreenough to serve any person and yet complex enough to have a foodie enjoy the experience.

If you are a whiskey drinker, you will find a fine collection of bottles here…read more Or rather - you will find a very very fine collection of scotches here. There are some highly interesting bourbons as well. The selection of ryes is thin. If you read Whiskey Advocate (which I have been known to do), the rye curating will give you no thrills. The selection of Irish is thin as well - but no blame on that point. The population of upscale Irishes is just not that large, once you pass some over-rated cliches like Redbreast. * * * Seven Grand however is not an abstract name. That is how much you will pay in order to drink here. The prices for two ounces of many of those beverages will make the eyes pop out of your head sideways and go running out the front door. In more than a few cases, two drinks here will cost you close to what you would pay for a full bottle purchased at a liquor store. Now to be sure - bar drinking is expensive. That kind of percentage markup is not unheard of in the industry. But when you move up the price range for the raw material, The absolute amount of money you are overpaying to have that drink goes up astronomically. I will pay big for a peak experience I will remember for the rest of my life. (See my review of Craft Omakase.) I will not pay big for a random experiment with a bottle that could be wonderful and could be overrated. It is more economical to just buy the bottle. If the experiment works, I get a free month of legendary drinking. To my mind, bottle testing at Seven Grand just doesn't make sense.

Met up with a friend for happy hour. Upon entering, I was immediately greeted by the bartender,…read moreKyle. He told me about the happy hour specials and also informed me that it was free pool night (on Mondays). I'm not a huge fan of whiskey, but I've found that whiskey bars tend to have amazing craft cocktails. I browsed the HH menu and noticed a Whiskey Sour. I actually like a Clarified Whiskey Sour and was curious to see how it compared. The Whiskey Sour wasn't bad, but it wasn't as good as the Clarified Sour that I've had at Reserve 101 in Houston. Kyle told me they're working on some clarified cocktails. I also ordered a Boulevardier (which isn't on the HH menu). Kyle admitted that he had never made one. He quickly looked up the ingredients and made one for me and it wasn't bad! I've only had this cocktail one other time before so I didn't have much to compare it to, but I did enjoy it. They have a small cigar menu. Cigars can be smoked outside on the patio (which is shared with Las Perlas and Caña Rum Bar). I liked the laid back feel between the pool tables and the rustic decor (it felt like I was in a lodge). Though I'm not a big whiskey drinker, I did enjoy the cocktails as well as the ambiance.

I was staying at the hotel above and went down to The Boiler Room in the basement for a couple of…read morecocktails to take back to the room - but unfortunately they require you to pay a cover before you can even see a drink menu. No, I'm already paying for a hotel room - I'm not paying an additional cover to see a menu. As someone else mentioned, it is very loud. I went up to Station 36 instead for a better experience.

There's a cover charge per person. Cocktails/mocktails are…read morewell made and basic. Live music is talented but far too loud. If you're in the way back you won't be able to hear each other. Interesting to visit once and then you're good.

Laid back, warm atmosphere, staff are friendly, drinks are good. Limited parking right in front but…read morethere is a parking lot nearby.

For those in the back, this is a bourbon themed bar. They have a great variety of domestic and…read moreforeign bourbons. Whiskey is also available. Brea and G-Reg were very engaging. They both made excellent drinks. I guess this used to be a feed store. They've added industrial lighting and lounge style furniture. I really like this place. Five stars.

I stopped in here on a recommendation from another bartender and I'm glad I did. They have a really…read moreimpressive selection of whiskey and bourbon. I actually came in looking for tequila and was happy to see they had some top shelf options available. This is definitely not your typical Patron type of bar, which I appreciated. It was very busy when I arrived since a concert had just let out, so service was a little slow, but totally understandable. The bartenders were attentive, checked in when they could, and clearly doing their best to keep up with the crowd. I never felt ignored. The vibe here is great and the space itself is really cute inside. It feels like a good spot for a date night, grabbing a drink solo, or coming with a group of friends. I would absolutely come back and try more from their menu next time. No food available. But a lot of top shelf ish. lol.

Popped in here after a comedy show at Punch line. It's right across the street so very convenient…read more In short, a very decent place for a drink: Good drinks Fast service Friendly bartenders and staff who kept water filled A little dark and hard to see Close to a lot of other things

Very casual but sophisticated tasting experience. High quality whiskey, relaxed and beautiful…read morespace. Prices are outstanding. I typically go for a rye whiskey, but I actually didn't prefer the rye here, it tasted smokey. The single malt was very smooth, and the blue corn had a super interesting marshmallow flavor. I got several bottles for gifts. Not sure why this place was so quiet on a Saturday night? Maybe it is more popular during the day for tours. I rather enjoyed the quiet. Excellent service and experience.

I was so excited to finally visit the Balcones distillery. As one of my top two favorite…read moredistilleries I was eager to take the tour and get some distillery only releases. They did not disappoint! Not only was the staff amazing and the drinks exactly what I hoped for... I was staying longer afterwards to meet one of the master distillers and the staff told me it was ok to DoorDash food to the tasting room! The tasting room was so comfortable and the perfect setting to enjoy a great glass of whiskey. Definitely would recommend a visit.