Holy cow! They have real cask ales…read more An excellent brew house on the towns main drag. The specialize in English styles that you cannot find anywhere else here or in the surrounding area. I was throughly impressed by the quality of their brews as well as their staff. With wooden walls, cask ales, and a cozy decor, I could myself spending my time watching footie and enjoying a pint.

Yes, yes, yes!!! I am a huge fan of British-style beer and…read morethey've nailed it with their renditions of the classics. The ales are served from a hand pump! Can that be any radder? So they have other beers (craft) as well as ciders and n/an options. I love a good cider but I also know to watch out for that ABV! I'm gonna try their ciders next time we do an overnight in Dripping Springs. Drinking cider and driving back to Austin wouldn't be the smartest thing to do. Same goes for any product containing alcohol, really. Moderation, friends. So back to the pours. When I say they're proper, I'm not exaggerating. I feel like they deserve some sort of acknowledgement from England because the beers are that good. The Whitby is an English pale ale and it goes down so smoothly. The two cask offerings are out of this world. Can't remember the names but one is a dark beer and the other a bitter. I'm here all day for them. Like all day. They also have a nitro milk stout I can't wait to get my lips on. Milk stouts (stouts in general) are another fave of mine. The brewery is welcoming and I loved the vibe from the minute we pulled up. Tap room decor is rustic. They've got a nice outdoor patio with a food truck (The White Hart-good eats). Cool patrons and staff. These guys know their stuff.

Dripping Springs is one of those small but trendy neighborhoods that's sneaking its way onto…read moreeveryone's weekend plans, and I'm not mad about it. There's this little stretch with food spots and craft beer joints you can wander between. I went on a Friday afternoon thinking it would be chill... nope. Place was already hopping. Beers were ice cold, the outdoor space in the back is huge, and it's the perfect starter spot before you "accidentally" turn your quick drink into a whole evening.

Dropped by The Barber Shop on a Monday looking for a $3.00 cold Tall boy on a hot Monday. What I…read morefound was a cool bar located in an old Barber Shop with NO AC. Several locals handing out and a cool bartender. And the Tall boys are $3.00!. The places is cool and has lots of places to sit inside and outside. Remember no AC anywhere. Lots of board games to play. Free parking available. Go and give this place a try. No AC but $3.00 tall boys on Monday and free parking. FUN

After now playing in public for many years I did the open Mic playing Night Riders Lament and…read moreAmanda. Nobody threw anything at me so comforted it a success Their house band rocks and hamburger was delicious. My granddaughters Annabelle Lily and Millie Rose take music / voice lesson there and perform on their Showcase. I will definitely visit next time in Dripping Springs,TX Mike hosted the open mic and is very cordial and great musician/singer.

I got a chance to check out Hudson's during the Dripping Springs Founders Day festival. This is a…read morenice venue with a small dance floor. Apparently there is live music pretty often and the performer today was very good. Hudson's is worth a return visit when the crush of a huge crowd doesn't make enjoying the place more challenging.

Stop 31, Texas 6/10 on our Hundreds of Hops self-guided US Hop Passport Brewery Tour Amazing…read moreBrewery Race 2025 I'll start with the fact that they are between licensing this weekend and can't sell beer. Their solution: FREE BEER ALL WEEKEND. Now, it's impossible to give anything less than 5 stars when it's free! We indulged in 4 Pints & ordered food/tipped back heavily enough to compensate for the freebies. It's simply a beautiful workaround to stay open & stay relevant- plus, staff are still getting paid. We did both the smashburger and chicken sliders - 3 of each & all different styles ($15/ set) - @ $5/ ea, that was kind of high but more variety. The single sammie is definitely a better value. They were tasty. Again, with free beer - hey, still a great deal! The grounds alone are worth the visit. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. They shared the background story for this veteran owned business & it was all just very inviting. The beers we had were all good. My favorite was the dark stout, which was a very solid stout.

I've never talked so much about the beer at a brewery as I'm about to. Usually, I end up talking…read moreabout the atmosphere and how fun the place is to hang out. This place is different, though. They have my absolute favorite bock and my favorite hefeweizen ever! I also had a sample of their Helles, and it was just as awesome. I don't know what they're doing with their beer, but they need to keep doing it! They have plenty of outdoor space with lots of shade, a playground for the kids, and food trucks on site. There's also a small indoor area if you need some air conditioning, but it isn't very big. One warning: the beer lines can get really long on weekends.

I've been coming to Bell Springs for 16 years and it's my favorite Dripping Springs winery. This…read moretime I tried the brewery. The porter was good but a bit to heavy for a summer afternoon, so I got the Scotch Ale the first round and the IPA for the second round. The Scotch Ale at 8.0abv comes in a small 10oz pour and the IPA was a full 16oz. In the past the riesling has been my fave wine wise. Both were full flavored and refreshing to drink on the patio with my dog. The service here has always been so friendly. The wine tasting are guided by pros that are well educated about wine. The same for the brewery where they'll give you free tasting cups. The outside country location is so beautiful. Like being on a ranch. Picnic tables, lawn games, and often live music (or at least good music over the speakers). Btw, as a dj myself I wonder if they'd ever like some jazzy house grooves or something on the patio on the weekend? What would that involve to do periodically on an afternoon?

Cute winery in Dripping Springs. This is our second time to do a tasting. It has gotten a lot…read morebusier and more popular than the last time we were here. We just popped in for some tastings since we were staying next door at Lucky Arrow Retreat. Everyone was nice, but we wanted to move where we were doing our tastings because the staff had to keep going behind where we were standing and we had to keep moving out of their way... but we were asked to not move because other people might want that other spot. Kind of awkward because we were there first, but we are pretty easy going so we just brushed it off (even though there was literally no one else doing a tasting at that time). I hope that they don't get so busy that they lose the customer service that we loved the first time and had us wanting to come back again. They have beautiful outdoor spaces to hangout and relax with some beer or wine.

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!

I love this place! We stopped in on our way back from Pedernales Falls State Park. It's the perfect…read moresize- much more manageable than Jester King and more family friendly. Ordering was easy and super quick, tons of outdoor seating. I'd caution that coming in summer might be a bit tricky, as there isn't as much indoor seating. I would rate the food a 3 and the ambience a 5. Pretty good beer selection.

This place is really big. Good parking. There are 2 ADA parking spaces and they are paved (so no…read moregravel parking) I only went to the beer side. Really liked the pecan porter. Very light for a porter. This is not a nitro like 512. I missed out on the heff! There are only 2 bathrooms, but people flowed out pretty well.

Bell Springs Brewing Co. is a Hill Country gem that feels like the best kind of local…read moresecret--laid-back, scenic, and just far enough outside Austin to feel like a true getaway. I stopped by on a sunny afternoon and instantly loved the relaxed vibe. Picnic tables under the trees, plenty of space to spread out, and super friendly staff who are clearly proud of what they're pouring. It's a place where you can settle in and stay a while. I tried a flight and was impressed across the board--especially the IPA and their rotating small-batch brew, which had great balance and depth without being too heavy. They're clearly doing more than just cranking out the basics here; there's real thought in the brewing. The food truck on site is a big bonus. I had the pulled pork sandwich with fries--absolutely hit the spot. Great portions, flavorful, and a perfect match for a cold pint on a warm day. What really sets Bell Springs apart, though, is the atmosphere. It's family-friendly, dog-friendly, and totally unpretentious. You're as likely to see a group of locals playing cards as you are a couple sharing a bottle from the winery next door. If you're looking for a casual, beautiful spot to enjoy craft beer, good food, and good company, Bell Springs Brewing should be on your list. I'll definitely be back--and next time, I'm bringing friends.

They were so friendly here today. Apparently now that they have food trucks they prefer customers…read moredon't bring outside food, but I was the only customer there at Noon on Saturday and the bartender was fine with me bringing a pizza to eat outside while drinking beers. I had some of the seasonal beers cause you can get all the others at every bar in Austin pretty much, The outside is very comfortable with picnic tables, fire pits, relaxing lawn chairs, etc. They had games and the areas are covered for shade.

Twisted X Brewing Company was yet another of many breweries we tried out when we were in Austin…read moreand the neighboring area on a recent trip. We got one of their flagship beers, the McConauhaze which was a New England style IPA. It's obviously referencing Matthew McConaughey who went to college in Austin (but is originally from the San Antonio area). Lots of Austin folks make references to the actor. In the flavor profile for this beer it is juicy, citrus which contributes to a strong overall flavor but is yet smooth with this hazy. It's a nice solid beer overall. The location for this brewery is great, large place and it's in Hill Country.

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!

Can't go wrong with a classic old school dive bar and dance hall. People were dancing having a…read moregreat time. Lone Star beer is now $5 - the days of $3 Lone Star are gone, but still reasonably priced considering how expensive dive things are.

Iconic Music Venue & Nostalgic Dive Bar…read more If you are in the mood for a cold beer and great music, then take a scenic drive out to Devil's Backbone Tavern! It first operated as a stagecoach outpost & blacksmith shop. And it famously built the Tavern in Comal County during prohibition. It wasn't until the 1950s that a dance hall pavilion was added to the property. And while the tavern wasn't made famous through country songs, it remained a popular watering hole for the locals. Today, the new owners have helped revitalize the dance hall and brought about a renewed appreciation for this musical outpost. Some of the greatest singer/songwriters come to play at Devil's so be sure to check out the list of upcoming shows. So put Todd Snider in your playlist, check your GPS, and take a drive out to Fischer for a cold beer and great music! On a more personal note, I would love to see more listening room / storytelling type shows and album signing opportunities where artists can take advantage of the great acoustics and intimate space. Tips Basic Outdoor Bathrooms Parking is free but limited A/C units but no ceiling fans Bring cash for tips