What a gem in little, Mason, Tx. This place is a treasure for this tiny town. A delightful…read moremercantile with unique, beautiful items from jellies to dried sausage to clothing to dried lavender... there's something in here for you, I promise. I don't know a single name of the few local patrons who happened to be there when I stopped by but, they were truly a joy, as was the sweet lady I presume to be the owner. Warm, hospitable folks!

From the owner: Espresso martinis, Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned’s, cold beer, fine wine and more. Watch the game at…read morethe bar or gather with your group in the lounge. Relax and take in the gorgeous S and H Building constructed from hand carved stone in 1884.

If you're anywhere near Mason, Texas, do yourself a favor and stop by PorchLight Distillery. What…read morean incredible hidden gem! Their small-batch bourbon is outstanding--smooth, flavorful, and crafted with obvious care. We also loved the handcrafted cocktails made with their own house-distilled vodka, rum, and agave spirits. Every sip showcased the quality and passion behind what they create. The real highlight, though, was Heather and Derek. Their hospitality is second to none. They made us feel like old friends, and their knowledge and passion for whiskey made the tasting experience unforgettable. Whether you're a seasoned bourbon lover or just starting your whiskey journey, PorchLight is absolutely worth the stop. Amazing spirits, amazing people, and an experience we'll be talking about for a long time. We'll definitely be back!

Great venue and great spirits. Love their tequilla! Great mixed drinks but worth drinking their…read moremain sports "neat" also. If you're ever in Mason doing the wine thing it's worth rounding the corner to the distillery and getting a couple of drinks and enjoying their venue.

This is a cute ,quite place , the bartender is nice and attentive We got the bourbon flight and a…read moredirty martini and we had the Ropper pizza, it was delicious! Compliments to the bartender/chef. We will be back!

LOVE this little hidden gem! Relaxed and comfortable vibes. Drinks are so yummy. Food is everything…read moreyou want in a chilled out environment. Ask for Jim. He will take excellent care of you. MUST SEE!

This was such a cute cocktail bar with delicious drinks. We stopped by on our first evening in…read moreFredericksburg after dinner. We enjoyed the atmosphere - it looks like a house-turned-bar and has so much charm. We were able to place our orders at the bar and one of the bartenders brought it out to us in the backyard. We sipped on our delicious drinks while rocking on the swinging bench outside. We decided to share the volcano ashes and floating petals cocktails. The volcano ashes was a bit too bitter for my taste - if you're someone who wants very little sweetness in your drink, this is the one for you. The floating petals was much more my style - the mix of floral tastes was lovely and it was on the slightly sweeter end, just how I like it! We decided on two sangrias after that which were nicely spiced and absolutely lovely. As it got colder outside we decided to move to one of their side rooms, which has nice furniture and is a bit more private than the main room. The bartenders were very kind and the drinks were delicious! Definitely check this spot out on your next visit to Fredericksburg.

We went yesterday on a Sunday mid day, and Ian was really awesome bartender. When you walk into a…read morebar and it's dead, most bartenders do not talk to you but he did and he amazing service and recommended two amazing drinks to me. The ambience reminded me of the movie clue it was so chill in there. Hope to be back soon and I hope Ian is still working there.

We were thrilled when the old Train Station was finally restored and open. We saw the name and…read moreeagerly looked forward to some New Orleans-style food. Bummer. Chicken Strips, Burgers and Pizza. Our party of three (3rd person differed, but 2 are the same) went for lunch and dinner on two occasions. Not a hint of New Orleans, so beware. The food we ordered, pizza and chicken strips (all chose the same dish on the two occasions) were available for considerably less in town and better quality and value for the money...Sonic chicken strips or those from Chicken Express are much better. The pizza tasted meh and frankly seemed to be inferior frozen pizza. Do not recommend food. We all had either tea or soft drinks, not impressive but again overpriced. The worst thing was the incredibly bad acoustics and blaring piped-in music (we went when there was no live music. The floor appears to be Saltillo Tile, and whenever a chair moved, imagine the sound multiplied many times over in a fairly small room with soaring ceilings and no deadening at all. A reasonable volume might have been bearable; we spent the entire time shouting at each other just to be heard and STILL not being able to hear. When your eardrums physically hurt after dining out in the daytime, there's an issue. The waitstaff were friendly and fairly efficient, and the building is extremely historic and beautiful. I was surprised to learn from previous reviews there was gambling on each end of the building; no one mentioned it and I assumed I missed that in the ads. I don't have a problem with it, but it does appear that might have added to the noise. We were sort of alarmed after seeing the proximity of the stage to our table and experiencing the over-worked sound system. I can only imagine. There was no issue with parking the times we were there, even though both gaming rooms were visibly busy. The lunch visit was full; supper a bit less crowded. I'm relieved our party was always adult and family/close friends. Honestly, the restaurant was, in our highly disappointed opinion, not worth returning for a second visit, and we won't be back. How sad.

What a cool space! Beautiful old train station building - they've done a fantastic job of restoring…read morethe historic aspects while making it modern enough and inviting. The menu is pretty small with appetizers and burgers and a few other choices. We had some fried okra and each had the Rio Grande Burger with fries. Decra tasted delicious and appeared to be homemade. The burgers were huge and very tasty. I'd love to come here some live music here and try their cocktails (which are very reasonably priced).

Came in was greeted warmly by Mathew. Was very amicable charming and was very informative. The…read moreplace has charm and a peel. Tried the chacoteare board was appetizing. Must try when in this neck of the woods.

In a word: disappointing…read more Unfortunately, this was one of the most disappointing dining experiences we had during our weekend in Fredericksburg. From the moment we arrived, the experience fell short. The live music should have added to the atmosphere, but the vocals were frequently off-key with an unpleasant, nasal quality that made the music more distracting than enjoyable. The beverage service was equally underwhelming. Water was served at room temperature without ice, and the beer arrived in a glass with a noticeable metallic, unclean odor that made me question whether the glass had been properly cleaned. We decided to order Cokes instead, only to find that soft drinks were available by the can rather than from a fountain. Unfortunately, the food did nothing to improve the experience. I ordered the Caribbean shrimp tacos, but the shrimp arrived barely warm and did not seem freshly prepared, so I sent the dish back rather than eat it. My wife's pasta was extremely bland and under-seasoned; she had to request salt and pepper just to give it some flavor. My friend ordered a burger, which appeared to be a basic frozen-style patty served on a plain white bun. Nothing about the meal reflected the level of quality we expected. Taken individually, some of these issues might have been easy to overlook. Taken together--the disappointing live entertainment, lackluster beverages, questionable glassware, and low-quality food--they made for an experience that simply wasn't worth the time or money. This was essentially our final dinner in Fredericksburg for the weekend, which made it particularly disappointing given how many enjoyable restaurants and wineries we experienced during our visit. I do want to give credit where it is deserved: despite everything else being well below expectations, the wait staff and manager were genuinely kind, professional, and apologetic about our experience. They listened to our concerns and ultimately comped the food because of the problems we encountered. I sincerely appreciated the way they handled the situation, and my criticism is not directed at the staff--the service and their response were easily the best part of the experience. Unfortunately, good service couldn't make up for the overall quality of the food and drinks. Based on our experience, I would not return and cannot recommend the restaurant.

Imagine being on your way home from a weekend getaway and just wanting to grab a bite. The rule of…read moreours is when on a road trip, no chain restaurants. We love discovering new places to us. After a great weekend in Fredericksburg, we find the Barrel House. The southern cuisine on the sign sold it even before we sat down. I'm a big fan of Cajun and creole cooking. We started with the fried boudin balls and gator bites, both were excellent fried to perfection with just a hint spicy bite. I had the chicken fried steak with eggs and hash browns. Steak was tender enough to cut with a fork, and was on point. Cynthia had the breakfast burger which she said was cooked to perfection as well as crispy along the edges. A great meal along with great service which allowed us to get back on the road and headed home with full stomachs. A full stomach and a Dateline podcast made those three hours a little more bearable

This is a hidden jewel in Llano. Chicken fried steaks bigger than the plate. Shrimp and grits. Ten…read morefresh fish dishes. Full bar and an impressive weekend brunch that you'll never forget.

This place is truly a hidden gem in Boerne! An incredible bar with bartenders who really know their…read morecraft, a great atmosphere with fun vibes, and delicious food to top it all off. Definitely a must-try!

This was a fun hidden gem! A Boerne local told us about this place so we decided to go for an after…read moredinner drink. No one was there when we arrived but 4 ice waters were waiting for us! Then shortly after making our drink order tons of people piled in. It was a so fun, delicious well crafted cocktails, and bartenders were super friendly and attentive! Made our girls weekend a fun experience. Will be back for sure! Cheers!

Awesome old fashion. So yummy. The vodka martini was awesome as well. Bartender Rebecca couldn't…read morehave been nicer. Highly recommended

We decided to explore Fredericksburg, and our first stop was The Saloon--and it was a great choice…read more I had two mini frozen margaritas, and they were both tasty and strong, just how I like them. I also tried the mini frozen whiskey coke, which was surprisingly really yummy. The bartender was friendly, gave great drink recommendations, and even helped us out with dinner suggestions for later that Friday night, which we really appreciated. The atmosphere was fun and lively and definitely gave off classic Western saloon vibes. It was the perfect spot to kick off our Fredericksburg weekend, and I'd absolutely stop back again.

Went for a bachelorette. Great drinks and vibe!! I will definitely be back if I am in town.read more

I'm not a local but we take out of town guests to F-berg from our home closer to San Antonio. We…read morealways hit this place before dinner. It is quiet, cool, and always has some unique, well-crafted cocktails.