Gorgeous sunset views. Bar was nice. Food truck was closed and no live music on a Saturday night.read more

The Shady Llama is a great place to go check out! This Beer Garden is located outside of Austin in…read moreHill Country. When we were poking around looking for breweries in the area on Yelp we came across The Shady Llama! This place doesn't make their own beer but they have lots of guest taps for breweries in the surrounding area. It's a good variety of beers to choose from and it looks like there is at least one food truck available sometimes in case you get hungry. The main draw for why we came here was to see the llamas and indeed we dis see some. One of them gave us some attitude and then sauntered off down a hill, taking it's less moody companion with it. They were funny and with the attitude I got and the name of the place I posted the Eminem song "My Name Is" where the lyrics "Slim Shady" get mentioned on Instagram because I thought it was all quite fitting. In addition to seeing the llamas we saw a great view of Hill Country. There was a lot of seating when we were here and could pick pretty much anywhere we wanted to sit. But I'm sure the place can get busy... the location and those llamas are reason enough. Cold beer, moody llamas and beautiful Hill Country... definitely worth the stop!

I just had the pleasure of being served by Jade, and I have to say, she is absolutely the best…read moreserver I've had in a long time! Her personality is radiant, and her smile is truly contagious. From the moment we sat down, she made us feel welcome and valued. Jade was incredibly patient as we made our choices, and she offered insightful suggestions without being pushy. Her kindness and attentiveness really stood out, making the entire dining experience enjoyable. She checked in frequently but never made us feel rushed, which is a rare and appreciated balance. If you're looking for outstanding service that comes with a warm, friendly atmosphere, ask for Jade! She's a gem, and I can't wait to come back and be served by her again! Thank you, Jade, for making our visit so memorable!

We had a great experience at Community Pizza. The atmosphere is casual and fun, with a relaxed…read moreoutdoor vibe that makes it a great place to hang out. One of the highlights is the huge play area for kids, which makes it perfect for families who want to enjoy a meal while the kids have space to run and play. They also have a large selection of draft beers. The pizza was absolutely delicious, and the salad was excellent as well--fresh and full of flavor. Definitely a place we'd come back to, especially with kids.

Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden just became less personal with its new ordering method. It's…read morelike Alamo Drafthouse where now you find a place to sit and scan a QR code to open a menu, order and pay your tab. One of the best part of dining here was to chat with the waitress and give me suggestions on which beer to try among over a hundred on tap. Now have to read a list of descriptions and select one. Besides the ordering system the food and drinks are still top notch and pet friendly. I had to sit away from others where my baby kept sniffing the air and took her a while to settle down. She knew something smelled good like my Smoked Turkey Sandwich which was delicious. I enjoyed my beer selection. The place was very clean and even though hot outside it felt cooler under cover.

Great restaurant on Rainey street A big outside seating area to enjoy the weather and the smells…read morefrom this place!! It was our first stop and we had beer prickly pear cider and deviled eggs The eggs yummy We went back later for dinner but it was closed for a party I wanted to try the barbecue

Wonderful place in the heart of the hill country! Love the Texas theme! Great owners, extremely…read moreclean and well kept, great drink options for adults and kids, 8 bluebell ice cream flavors, great music playing, all and all a must see and do while visiting the area! We will definitely be bringing our Houston friends!

We had a wonderful time the owner was very friendly she help us with everything .the courses were…read morechallenging they have a playground for kids that is nice

We heard about Rockabilly opening a little while back and wanted to wait until they had some of…read moretheir own beer on tap to check them out and Barks for Beers this month seemed like the perfect opportunity. We went yesterday afternoon and its a really nice property with tons of space. They have a cool stage area, a playground, several tables near the bar with view of the tv and some open inside space next to cornhole. I want to say they had about 8 of other breweries beers on tap (real ale bock and Pinthouse Scorpion Disco are the two I remember) and then they also had cocktails and 2 of their own beers: an amber, and then what I got: the tangerine cream ale. I thought it was pretty good which was surprising as usually, new breweries take a bit to get things figured out. It would be a solid beer for a warm day. The bartender was friendly and they also had a bbq truck on site that smelled delicious but we didn't have time to check-out this time. The only negative I'd say is there is zero inside space with A/C, its all open air. That's not a dealbreaker for me but as its only going to get even hotter, I'm curious how it will impact their business.

Very cool vibe/place! Laid back brewery and I ordered the blueberry lavender margarita. That was…read moredelicious. My sister got the rhubarb sour which was tasty too. Dog friendly and kind of a tree house on the hill vibe. The food truck was closed when we got there, but they had an event for Mother's day, so my guess was they sold out. Otherwise I would have never known of this brewery if it weren't for Barks for Beers!

The wait staff were so friendly & welcoming. We were seated immediately & given menus…read more They brought out ice water for our little girl, Itchel & a bowl w/shredded chicken breast & white rice - she loved it! We discovered this gem while on a road trip. The food was really good & we left quite content.

The service was personable. The girl working showed us some of the chickens. It was very nice…read moreoutside and not crowded. There was a food truck outside serving pizza. The pizza was great but expensive. Would've appreciated seeing what food truck was there before arriving.

We arrived early to listen to Escape Plan, the live band playing that evening. It took a few…read moreminutes for the waitress to notice us but she was smiling and friendly. I had a Tipsy Blond (named for the Brewery's cat who I saw peeking out the window!) The beer was good and flavorful. I especially like that the menu includes the IBU value for each beer as I prefer beers with little bitterness. After I ordered beer, I flipped the menu over to discover many more cocktail and wine options! We had Rueben's, turkey burger or the regular burger and we all enjoyed the food. My tots were sprinkled with a peppery seasoning that gave them a bit of kick and they were very crispy. I'd suggest them over the fries which were not as crisp. The outdoor seating was cooled by a nice breeze. There is a small indoor bar. The main entrance is on the side street but is also accessible from Castell Ave. I can see enjoying another evening here!

I was in town exploring for the first time and I came across this spot! All the beers they had were…read moregreat and they had a great rounded out choice of beers rather than the usual 5 taps of IPA's. They have a huge outdoor seating area with live music. They have a full bar which is nice if thats your thing. The inside bar was vey small and intimate. I definitely recommend stopping in and supporting a local small business!

Sunday, 5-31-2026: We were visiting the quaint little town of Gruene (pronounced "Green"). It's…read morevery historic. At one time cotton was grown here until a boll weevil infestation wiped out the crops. Anyhow, I could hear live music emanating from this dance hall. Some of our family entered the hall because they needed to use the restrooms. We waited while listening to some good, live country music. I could see it was a very relaxed, casual, & family oriented gathering place. Then I found out this dance hall is one of the oldest in Texas! My husband and his family have fond memories of being at dance halls. This was so interesting to me because it's such a different culture from mine. We didn't have dance halls in the Philippines or California. There is a bar you pass by to get beer and other spirits. I don't as told that locals & visitors will leisurely hang out here. There are photos of notable people who have played music here.

It's quite an experience to be inside this hall. A historic landmark and a popular event venue in…read moreTexas. When we walked in, I see the pictures of popular artists and performers who had been at this place posted at its reception wall. We happened to catch a nice band playing country songs that we liked on our visit. It would be nice if they have open up the dance floor but I guess it's only during nighttime visit that they do that. You could place an order of drinks or an appetizer while watching the show. Or if you feel like staying in the bar, where you could still hear the band , you are welcome to do so . How cool is that ? The location is in a busy community street and popular small town. It's worth swinging by during a visit in this area.