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.

A hidden gem if you're looking for a fun and educational half-day trip outside of Austin. The drive…read moretakes you through the beautiful Texas Hill Country, making the journey just as enjoyable as the destination. There's plenty of parking when you arrive. The tasting begins with a tray of olive oils and fresh bread. The host walks you through each olive oil and balsamic vinegar, explaining their flavors, differences, and best uses. I had no idea there were so many varieties of olive oil! It was such a fun and informative experience!

Our first time making the drive out to Texas Hill Country Olive Co came on a Saturday afternoon!…read more It is definitely off the beaten path, and took us just about 45 mins to arrive from Austin. We can specifically for the 2pm curated olive Oil tasting, and we had somewhat of a mixed experience. The tasting started a bit late, and there wasn't much direction or acknowledgment of our crew waiting around unsure of where to go or what to do. Once we were finally invited into the tasting room, they were missing a couple of place settings, so we had to wait while more were prepared. The tasting itself was a very cool experience. We were guided through about 8 different oils and 4 balsamic. We talked about the production, processing, health benefits, and practical application of olive oil! The course instructor was nice, but some of the information she provided seemed suspect--perhaps more geared towards promoting THCOC oil than providing object facts (haha). The room was also freezing cold (a comment made by a few different parties). Ok I'm done complaining haha... the space itself is beautiful, and some of the oils we tasted were sublime. It really was amazing the difference in taste between different varieties and blends of olives. The infusions were very fun, business' story was fascinating. Beautiful, inspiring, and also tragic. Highly recommend visiting just to support the owner and his family. We will definitely buy their oil in the future!

10/10 All around. The environment reminded me of on of…read morethose chill, cozy cafes that everyone hangs out at after work or school. A ton of plants, games to play, and plenty of seating; they even have merch! The service was great, it was not busy at all when I went but the woman was sweet at the register, very attentive and kind. The food was clean, healthy, and delicious. It tasted so fresh and the flavor combos were yummy. Not to mention the lavender matcha slushie 11/10

Had lunch there the other day. Very nice looking, clean restaurant…read more We had a Turkey Club Sandwich. The roasted tomato aeoli really made the taste stand out. The bacon and turkey were excellent too. We'll be stopping here again anytime we go through Dripping Springs.

THE BIG: Not to be confused with the cheese. Wine tasting room located in Dripping Springs and is…read morefocused on Sonoma wines. Plenty of parking on-premises. THE BLACK AND WHITE: We came here on a Sunday afternoon ready to explore some wines. We didn't know that it was based off of purely California wines. What a delight! We got a wine tasting and got a sparkling wine followed by a white and two reds. The two reds were a syrah and pinot noir. Of course with Sonoma you have to have some burgundian fruit and the pinot noir was very nice. The campus is really nice with a texan-rustic vibe and some handmade stone carvings to peer out to. THE FINAL BAMBOO: A wine tasting was around $20 and all were delicious. Will be back when I have an itch for California wines.

Great, quaint little place here in Dripping Springs…read more When you come here, you've got to try their Pinot--it's some of the best I've had. As soon as I arrived, the team greeted me as well so service was great!

We loved this place! Great atmosphere and really comprehensive wine selection. We tried a…read moreChardonnay and a Pinot Noir, and I came home with a bottle of GSM. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great spot to hang out inside or on their big back patio. They have fire pots and comfy seating. Will be back!

This is what this town needed it. A place where neighbors can come together in a relaxing and…read more sophisticated atmosphere. Very carefully curated wine list, delicious small bites and pleasant service, makes this place the perfect venue to meet a friend or to spend a delightful evening. Highly recommend it.

AMAZING experience! If you're looking for a sign to visit a winery, this is your sign…read more Our wine connoisseur for the day was Matt--you can tell that he's not only passionate about his job, but passionate about ensuring a FANTASTIC visit for his guests. He was very knowledgeable about all-things Hawk's Shadow wine and wine in general. We felt taken care of and were truly immersed in their beautiful Hill Country experience. Could not recommend more! Fantastic staff, fantastic wine, fantastic venue :)

THE BIG: Small batch winery in Dripping Springs. A little off the beatened path but when you get…read morehere, the views are amazing. Plenty of parking in the lot. THE BLACK AND WHITE: We came here on a Sunday afternoon and the place was relatively quiet, which is nice. There is indoor and outdoor seating and if you sit indoors, you can peer and walk down into their limestone cellar! It does smell pretty musty down there so be warned. We got a tasting and Matt curated the wines. We got 2 whites, a rose and a red. Also a bonus pour. The wines were alright, my favorite was the mourvede. Bathroom had a baby changing station which is always nice! THE FINAL BAMBOO: A wine tasting here was around $15 for 4 tastings. Very pretty view and each wine had a good story behind it.

Best white wine I've ever had (dripping sweet white)…read more Looking for a fun/chill evening with entertainment? Wednesdays open mics on the patio (Shout out to Dillon for putting it together!)

Cute spot, 2nd location for Bell Springs. Whoever decorated this place has a high attention to…read moredetail. Wallpaper patterns, dark woods, pretty bar top. I had their rose wine and it was really good, very fruity. The bartender was a very kind and helpful lady, very knowledgeable.

Today (5/24/26) is only the second time I've been here and more likely than not the last time as…read morethey're closing this tasting room on 6/13/26. Fear not, the factory (distillery) in Buda isn't going anywhere. The folks here told me the property and buildings are being taken over and another business will be coming in. It just makes me sad because we love it here. We love everything about it and took for granted that it will always be here. The tasting room and distillery are huge and so tastefully put together. See what I did there? Lol. The grounds are the epitome of Hill Country. Amazing views of wildflowers, brush, and sky all about. Lots and lots of outdoor patio seating, food truck area, large indoor seating, tasting bar, large ordering bars, gift shop, games, and lots more. I'm reviewing as they're leaving because this is another one of those draft reviews that I've been waiting to be finished for a long time. I gotta get better at that lol. Anyway, that matters not because this place still deserves an incredible review. Absolutely amazing drinks and people. It (was) a great way to wind down after a day of outdoor activity in Hill Country. A+++++

Deep Eddy Vodka is one of my all time favorite vodkas. Who knew that I'd get to visit their actual…read moredistillery one day? The space is huge, staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and the vodka flavors were unbelievably good. We had the opportunity to check out their newest, chocolate espresso which I predict will be a major hit. I plan to return for a longer stay and enjoy their outdoor space to eat, drink and soak up some warm Texas sun.

A nice winery! Out in the middle of nowhere and a great escape from the everyday. We enjoyed wine…read moreflight with info given on each one. My friends got a bottle of Tempranillo. All the wines I had were good, but know it's a bit pricey. The bathrooms are in a trailer and might be problematic on busy days. It's a rustic but charming tasting room with a private space. The guy serving the wine was really kind and helpful!

Such a lovely winery! Our very large group visited on a Sunday and sat outside to celebrate a…read morebirthday. We ordered a few charcuterie trays that came with a large variety to snack on and of course lots and lots of wine for the table to share. Unfortunately some of the vines behind us didn't make it and had died, but it was still nice to walk around the vineyards with our group and look over at the horses nearby. Perfect spot for a group gathering on a beautiful day!

Jodi gave us the absolute best wine tour from start to finish! From the moment she picked us up to…read morethe drop-off, everything was seamless and so much fun. We booked a private tour and had full control of the music, so we were able to jam out and enjoy the ride together. Jodi went above and beyond by providing cold water and a beautiful, delicious charcuterie board during our second stop. All of our tastings were included in the package, and at every winery we visited it felt like we were VIPs. Everyone knew Jodi, and the wine pours started right away when we arrived! She kept us perfectly on schedule while still letting us relax and enjoy the experience. Jodi also doubled as our group photographer and captured some great snapshots from our trip. She truly made our girls trip so memorable and fun. Thank you, Jodi! We love you and will definitely be back!

We loved this spot so much we went back two days in a row. Everything we ordered was great…read more Sitting outside was much nicer than indoors. The tables inside are pretty close together.