The Buzz is the Craft Beer Bar in the Whole Foods in Bee Cave…read more Don't knock going to Whole Foods to drink. The comparable establishment at Whole Foods Domain - the Draft Shack - is one of the two best beer bars in Austin. (The other one is the Beer Plant) And, no, I do not want to hear all the anguished cries of pain from fans of Bangers, the Draught House, Pinthouse etc. etc. etc. In terms of quality of selection, the Draft Shack and the Beer Plant are it. And just in case, I checked this out with God, the last time he was Yelping in Austin. (He was having Korean Fried Chicken at Seoulju, where He was impressed.) He agrees with me on the beer places. * * * The Buzz is not as impressive as the Draft Shack. There are forty percent fewer beers. There are a lot more you-can-get-them-lotsa-places items (Celis, Left Hand Milk Stout). The rare items are not necessarily well chosen. I had a Rocket Fuel - a Vietnamese coffee porter. This is, for all intents and purposes, chocolate milk passing itself off as beer. * * * However, the headline story of Buzz is the scenery and the location. This is more of a place to hang out rather than a place to get fussy over your beer. The room itself is no great shakes, but there are three balconies and these make all the difference. You can overlook the store. You can sit outdoors on the service side and look at the doctor's office across the street. Or you can go whole-hog I-love-the-Hill-Country-Galleria, and sit on the main balcony and look out at one of the busiest pedestrian intersections in the Galleria. In the Draft Shack in the Domain, you can kind of forget where you are and lose yourself in the room. It is a small internal place where all the views look inward. The Buzz wants you to sit on a balcony and see the world. So a lot depends on whether you love or hate the Galleria. The couple behind me were all-out Galleria lovers. They had been there much of the afternoon. It was quite clear that this was a destination good time for them. They had picked two chairs with good views and were wholly immersed in the passing scene. I would guess they were regulars. I am fascinated, intrigued and repulsed by the Galleria all at once. It is a fake artificially-planned city - in the tradition of the Domain Austin or the District at Green Valley Ranch in Las Vegas. For a shopping mall/city it is surprisingly well done. They put City Hall and the Public Library right in the middle of the mall. City Hall is an impressive structure. Bee Cave Police Headquarters is also right in the mall. So they do what they can to make this a real town. Citizens can go to the Galleria to attend City Council meetings and give speeches at the mike about the motion under consideration. There are public squares. There are large single family homes, of urban design but pretty nice looking. There are sitting places on the corners for people. People can and do sit on the corner benches and talk to their friends. The Galleria feels both planned and synthetic. However, it is the bona fide center of the City of Bee Cave. Life revolves around it. The store and restaurant line-up is pretty decent. There are places I would want to eat, places I would want to hang out, places I would want to drink coffee and places I would want to shop. (I actually did shop while I was there. I loved H & M.) Real offices overlook much of the scenery. The sign on the wall at Buzz promises that the balcony offers views of real Hill Country sunsets. That is kind of hard since neither balcony faces west. Just between the wall of Whole Foods, and the wall across the street of the European Wax Center, you get a ten degree snippet where you can make out a sliver of western sunset sky. I suspect most of the customers get better Hill Country views from the windows of their own homes. * * * That said, the comings and goings of the street below are not uninteresting. The Austin hippie/techie count is low but not zero. The rich teenager count is high. Half are accompanied by Mom or Dad. The unchaperoned kids do shenanigans. The shoppers have their dramas, just as shoppers always have their dramas. The late afternoon light makes everything warm and inviting. It makes you almost want to take a job at one of the offices where the sun is pouring in. * * * So passing an afternoon at the Buzz is not the worst torture that life can mete out to you. But I would still rather drink at Whole Foods Domain. The scenery here is nice. But Austin is not short of bars with great crowds and great scenery.

Nice little place upstairs inside of the Whole Foods at the Hill Country Domain. They have about…read moretwo dozen taps and they have some really good craft beers. Growlers are sold as well, so you can take the party home with you. They don't serve food, but you can pick some up in the market downstairs and enjoy it in here. There are three different balconies outside that offer great views of the domain area. Great people watching opportunities since you are upstairs. One of the balconies has a view of the lake, which is my favorite. The drafts are reasonably priced, with most being $5 for a pint. This was a nice discovery inside the market.

What a TIME TO BE ALIVE during the era of this place existing and hopes for its continued…read moreprosperity forevermore!! I came in here with friends and the kids on a Saturday evening to what we didn't expect - SUCH a great night ahead! Every Saturday they have musical bingo with kid friendly and adult prize options. There were like 3 kids birthday celebrations going on to top it off! So, it was pretty busy! Our food took awhile to come out due to my last statement (duh) but wow it was worth the wait. Mostly that Vendoro pizza, which was mouthwatering and devoured instantly (pesto all over the face with no shame). Since it was our first time there we got 3 beer flights and were satisfied with all of the options we had per our bartender's recommendations! I wish I could remember the guy's name that helped us but I'm sure I'll get it once I go again soon! Ah, it was just such a wonderful time. Super wholesome. Super family friendly. Everyone we encountered both customers and other workers around us were all so delightful too. I know I might say it often, but with this place I reeeally am looking forward to coming back again soon.

stopped by on a whim and they had a lot of banners stating that they won best wings a few years in…read morea row, thus i was excited to try smoked jumbo wings are nice and juicy. good smoky flavor but honestly one dimensional. needed some more salt and pepper at minimum after looking at everyone else's garlic knots pictures, i'm pretty sure i just got scammed haha. they were abysmal genuinely. burnt on the ends yet borderline raw in the middle. i should've said something bc it was inedible the chef came out and introduced us to his spicy garlic (buffalo?) sauce which was the shining star of this whole place. amazing stellar, not too sour, well rounded ranch and garlic flavor with good heat 10/10 for that. he even gave us a full container of it to go!

Yelp won't update this place. It's no longer a nice, enjoyable, relaxing dine in establishment with…read moregreat beers from local ingredients. There is no kitchen serving the once great food, and there is a sometimes open beer "garden" with portable bathrooms.

We stopped by Beerburg Brewing on a recent Sunday afternoon on a holiday weekend.  This place is…read moreone of the "trail stops" on the Dripping Springs "Dripping with Taste Trail."  The place is nice, inside and out, life music, playing on Sunday afternoon, sounded very good. Because of the holiday, the place wasn't that crowded.  Lots of folks going in and out of doors, so there were quite a few flies inside. We were seated immediately and given our card to post when we were ready to order. As noted in other yelp reviews, there wasn't a real clear explanation given about the posting of the "we're ready to order card," but we figured out that it goes in the small metal holder on top of the paper towel stand on the table.  Cudos for the perforated paper towels, we've been to other similar restaurants where the paper towels are not perforated, making it very difficult to tear off a sheet or two. We stopped two different servers to ask questions about several items on the menu before we ordered, both were generally unaware of how food was being prepared and put together in the kitchen.  What is sofrito rice?  "Uh, it's red rice, I don't know what's in it."  What are myacoba refried beans?  "Uh, beans that are mashed up."  You get the picture... Ultimately, we were able to order food and a flight of beers.  We ordered the brisket tacos and the flauta basket (electing to have 4 of the chicken flautas).  The food was excellent, ingredients very fresh, flavor profiles well developed, a little bit of heat in everything.  The brisket tacos were probably some of the best we've ever had!  The flautas were just downright decadent.  Rolled tortillas, deep fried, topped with charred jalapeno avocado salsa, pico de gallo, crema and cotija cheese.  Delicious! For our beer flight, we sampled each of the wild craft beers (ingredients foraged from the property and put in the beer) and the red pale ale.  I must say the wild craft beers were different, we liked the nope ale the best, it was almost like a rose wine.  The red pale ale was very good. Bottom Line:  service, average;  food, excellent;  beer, just OK.  We did not have a "gotta go back there" experience at Beerburg Brewing.

We came to South Austin Beer Garden to watch the Canelo vs. Crawford fight and really enjoyed the…read morecasual ambience. It was a little tricky to find at first since it shares the space with other bars. For a beer garden, the selection felt a bit limited, but the drinks we had were good. There were also a couple of food trucks on site, which made it super convenient to grab a bite without leaving. The staff were friendly and attentive, especially considering how busy it was. Overall, a solid spot to hang out, catch a game or fight, and enjoy some drinks.

We enjoyed our time at SABG! All of these bars along Manchaca are fun, and we love coming over this…read moreway! If you're a 49ers fan, this is YOUR SPOT! Nothing but 49ers jerseys and flags and the game on everywhere! Lots of covered seating, great deck, love all the decor, and all of it in great condition. The outdoor area off the deck has some areas for kids to play, but it's best for older kids. Seesaws are metal and fun, but there is no fence to keep those kiddos corralled in which I know some people look for. Parking was limited, and there were kids playing games and football in the parking lot which made me a little nervous, and they were playing with footballs that I could see hitting a car. The food trucks that night were limited, but the Mediterranean food truck was good! Nice falafel, a solid chicken shawarma salad, and hand dipped onion rings and mozzarella sticks that the kiddos definitely enjoyed. It looks like they have a burger truck too, but it was not open that night. The game volume on high, nice patrons, solid layout for the space they have, nicely maintained, friendly staff that make you feel like you've come there for years, all adds up to another great experience on Manchaca Rd!

Great beer, amazing pizza, fun time for family. Only negative - and it's a big one, the music was…read moreWAY TOO LOUD. And this is an outside venue. We kept asking the DJ to turn it down, and she would for a few minutes, but it just kept getting louder. This was the middle of the afternoon and families were trying to visit.

Definitely get there ON TIME (when they open). It was so easy to park on a Saturday, and we were…read moreable to find a great spot. The property is gorgeous, and so welcoming. It was hella hot, but we're native, and we had good beer. Service was awesome! Stand out for us was Maria! We kinda joked a little that we had the same first name, then straight on to the beer. She gave us the perfect drinking order, considering our tastes. La Petit Prince was a fabulous starter, low abv, and super tasty. Her next suggestion was Das Wunderkind, again, super tasty! She was on a roll. Last suggestion she had was The Spon 3 Year Blend, it was excellent. We had a few other beers before we started getting hungry. Maria came grab our glasses, and heard us talking about food, and suggested the Citron Pizza. What the heck, so far all her suggestions were spot on, why not? That pizza hit!! Checked all the boxes. Gorgeous brewery, great beer, good people. 10/10 will visit again.

Went here for Easter brunch. Nice quiet atmosphere with attentive wait staff. The wine menu was…read morealso surprisingly impressive. Food was good but I think the side dishes outshine the main courses. Loved the fries. Beautiful view in the back of the restaurant. Thanks for a lovely experience.

Ambiance was wonderful for lunch! It helped that it was beautiful weather to sit outside too…read more Service was great. The staff were very attentive and friendly. We got the fried chicken sandwich and the steak frites. The fried chicken has good spicy flavor and was fresh. The skinny fries were so good too. The steak and frites were good with the exception of the quality of steak. Cheap piece of meat, but the sauce on top and plentiful fries was great! Also, the price for the steak frites with the low quality meat is the reason for 4/5 stars. Oh, and how could I forget, we got the beignets and those were perfect!

I stopped by a few weeks ago and was seriously impressed by this spot! Hill Country Ice House gives…read moreyou that true hill country feel without the long trip to Fredericksburg. The outdoor space is massive and perfect for live music nights with fire pits and a great onsite food truck (the fries were amazing!). I even got a personal tour from the owner, which made the experience extra memorable. Inside the space is smaller but nice and cool which is a great escape on a hot day. They've got an awesome weekday happy hour and plenty of beer, spirits and frozen cocktails to choose from. Can't wait to come back this fall when it's cooler and really enjoy that outdoor area!

Chill Hill Country Hang! Great beer selection and biergarten! Loving the vibe! Come check it out!read more

Beer was cold and food was great it was pet friendly and had plenty of water available for your…read morefurry friends

Want to have a brew? I want to have a brew outside with chill vibes? This is your place!…read more Came here while visiting family. There were 4 of us, including someone who was disabled and using a wheelchair. The brewery was pretty busy, we visited on a holiday weekend. Despite this, we easily found a spot outside at a picnic table. There was live music, a chick and her guitar, she was absolutely fabulous! The beer was cold, the beer was delicious, service and vibes were A+! I would absolutely go back!

A nice place to watch live music on the weekends if you're in the Dripping Springs area. Music…read morestarts at 7pm and ends at 9pm. The beer garden is an extension of Sky Cinemas. There is lots of outdoor seating (tables and picnic tables) and an out outdoor bar. The bonus is that the sun sets on the other side of the cinema building and most of the seating area is shaded. They have a variety of musicians play different types of music (country, folk, pop, etc). Get there around 6:45pm for a seat up front and check the website for the lineup.

Nice bar next to the cinema. About a dozen tables and a few picnic tables. Chilled ambience and…read morenice live music from a small stage.

Let me start by saying it's WOMAN owned. This place it's so…read morecute and simple. The wines were so tasty and owner was so knowledgeable. I highly recommend if you live around the area it's such a vibe. A relax vibe. Prices are great Good quality wine ( a Texas wine girl advice) Local Parking is good Restrooms available Clean

Delicious wines, amazing music and such a great bartender and local company. Like a modern Feral…read moreCheers! My favorite are the Cab and the Red Blend. And on a hot afternoon I pull out one of their to-go Frozes from my freezer; mommy's little sweet treat!