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    Float The River Brewing

    4.2 (202 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Brewpubs
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Nachos
    Elise M.

    Great happy hour deals with half price appetizers. Love the Hefeweizen brew. Service Is always friendly and attentive. A chill place to hang out with plenty of TVs to watch sports on the weekend. Cheers!

    Karlyn K.

    The food service has changed. We went a couple of weeks ago and the fish was back up to standard. Hoping it stays at that level or better. Staff are friendly and they don't hover which is a mixed bag. Love the ambiance of the place both inside and out. They've done a lot of work to be inviting to all. Still among our favorite places in LHTX.

    Jim N.

    After driving past Hell or High Water for several years and saying "we really should try that place"... we did! Really glad we did! We had a good meal. Mel was our waiter, and he was awesome... attentive but not intrusive! We started with a top shelf margarita which was a little heavy on the salted rim, but a quick wipe with a napkin fixed that. The cocktail was very good. For food we tried the reuben sandwich (with sauteed spinach), the fried shrimp (with baby gold potatoes and sauteed asparagus), and the fish and chips. My first observation was the food came out so hot, we had to let it cool for a minute or too! Perfect, we like really hot fried stuff! The reuben was good, a bit of a twist on the traditional with provolone cheese and "home-made russian sauce." Tasty... The fried shrimp were also good, breading just right, the tartar sauce was OK (we make our own at home, hard to beat). The fish and chips were the highlight... fish (cod) lightly battered, fried golden crisp, atop a mound of fries. We don't eat fries often, so they gotta be good... these were. Delicious! We passed on dessert. Only two choices: chocolate cake and cinnamon apple brown butter cake. The pictures looked good, but we were stuffed! Recommend Hell or High Water.

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    Thania M.

    Lots of construction going on in front. Plenty of parking and back we entered towards the back area as well. Kind of awkward entering in the back. I assume it was a waiter who asked if he could help me. At this point we left. There is an extremely small signage with hell or High Water sign. Wasn't feeling the vibe. It was very confusing. 3 stars we did not eat or drink. I wanted to be fair. It would be nice to be greeted warmly and welcoming.

    Beer
    Macey M.

    Ambiance: Rustic themed brewery with a bar, indoor seating, and patio in the historic downtown area of Liberty Hill. Perfect spot for grabbing a bite, celebrating an occasion, date night, or fun evening on the patio. I loved their oatmeal beer "Red Sleigh Down" - sooo good! My husband enjoyed his beer choice as well. Expansive menu, lots of options including vegetarian & healthier items. Parking onsite. Incredibly friendly staff, we will definitely go back!

    Breaded Mozzarella Bites.
    Jerry E.

    First visit. I live nearby, hadn't ever tried them and had a craving for Fish and Chips. I was so hungry that I started eating and forgot to take a pic. Good fresh, hand breaded fish (Cod I think), with nice freshly cooked Chips (fries). I don't think they are homemade, but they were good. Nicely served with Malt Vinegar. We also had some breaded Mozzarella. Those tasted fresh home made. Good fast and friendly service. Ambience was nice and relaxed. As I'm not really a drinker, I won't comment on that. Nice place. We will br back.

    S'mores old fashioned
    Jennifer W.

    Excellent place! We stopped here after doing the North Pole Flyer with our kids, needing dinner and a drink. The hostess greeted us immediately and quickly got us to a table. We ordered a pretzel and the nachos right away, and things came out quick! Our kids both ordered the kids chicken tenders with fries, while my spouse ordered the fish and chips and I ordered the cowboy burger. It was all amazingly delicious. The burger was huge! I actually didn't set it down once I started attacking it for fear it would lose all structural integrity-it was that good! Loved the seating area-it was welcoming, clean, and even with the UT game on didn't feel overwhelmingly like a bar. There was also a beer garden in the back that looked like it would be a great place to relax and enjoy a drink. We skipped that this trip though bc it was cold and rainy- next time for sure!

    Oops,  my camera didn't eat this pretzel first. It's so good, worth stopping in for.
    Robert R.

    We stopped in here about a year ago, it's out of the way and we accidentally came across Hell or High Water Brewing. This past weekend we were out and about and I felt like having a beer and a pretzel, for a year now I've been comparing bar pretzels with this place. I can't provide a review on the food here but I can tell you it's worth driving out of your way for this crispy outer, soft inner and overall delicious pretzel. The service here has been great the couple of times we visited and it's a really nice quaint establishment. The beer selections have been good and we've had a couple of nice IPA's. We have had too many breweries in Austin closing, it's nice places like this that need to get our business so we don't lose another.

    Coconut breaded shrimp paired with orange sriracha sauce.
    Aimee C.

    We dined at a cozy brewery located in the cute town of Liberty Hill, TX. The restaurant was decorated for Christmas, which gave it a warm and homey feeling. They have a fantastic outdoor patio that would be wonderful when the weather is nice.The waitstaff was friendly and very attentive. The food was fantastic. The smoked pulled was very tender and delicious. Great location, I would highly recommend it!

    Swiss burger
    Arturo Y.

    First timer - impressed with variety of dishes on the menu, excellent service, clean atmosphere. We were a party 6 - and spent time eating and commensurating - and were never rushed. Not very crowded when we were there - weekday around lunchtime.

    Patio area! Plenty of seating, TVs, Space Heaters, Fans, and good spot for live music on weekends.

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    3 years ago

    Food is very good, and beer was nice too. We stopped going to this location because service was diminishing, but might give it another try.

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    Love the vibe! Pretzels, nachos and burger are all good. Then we topped off with chocolate cake. We will definitely be back

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    3 years ago

    Delicious food. Service was great. Ambience is top notch. The fish basket was hard to finish eating.

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    nice place friendly service. They make a nice martini. Just wish they have more vodka choices

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    2 years ago

    Great service and love their menu of cocktails. I recommend them all and always have great food.

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    3 years ago

    Good food, good service. One of the best in Liberty Hill! Good burgers, wings, grilled salmon! Good salads and of course beer.

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    Out of swag items and mixed quality of service but the food was delicious and we hope it was just a bad week.

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    Great food and wonderful customer service! It's one of my favorite places to eat in Liberty Hill!

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    3 years ago

    Hit or miss depending on the cooks. Service and beer is usually good so I do recommend.

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    3 years ago

    Great food, drinks, and service. Newly renovated--very nice! (Now I'm trying to get to 85 characters)

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    3 years ago

    Had a great time at the bar with Erika & Christina. Even learned a few new shots! Also enjoy the chicken alfredo entree.

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    3 years ago

    The staff is super friendly, and the food is ok. Some of the mixed drinks and beer are different from traditional mixed drinks.

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    Love this place, wish there were more menu items but everything on it is fantastic. Service is always good

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    Ask the Community - Float The River Brewing

    Are dogs allowed inside? Don't want them out on these triple digit days. ☀️☀️☀️

    Couldn’t agree more and we love everyone’s puppies. Unfortunately, Williamson County Health Department does not allow us to have animals inside (except certified service animals). We are pet friendly outside, but certainly understand your concern… Read more

    Do you have live music Saturday?

    Yes we do most Friday and Saturday nights. We typically post on our website our schedule of events. Hope to see you soon. Cheers - Brian

    Do you have an outdoor area? Dogs allowed?

    Yes and yes!

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    Indoor plants and full bar.
    Indoor plants and full bar.
    Arugula salad
    Arugula salad
    Outdoor seating.

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    Float The River Brewing - tradamerican - Updated June 2026

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