Great quiet little bar with drinks at an excellent price and the bartender was very sweet and…read morefriendly.

The service was phenomenal! Our beerista was very helpful and nice…read more A great selection of Texas beers and beyond on tap to try. My husband was so excited to see that they carried the Lexington Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale. It was very good! We also tried the Thirsty Planet Thirsty Goat Amber from San Marcos. Wowza! It was delicious! It was a fun place either way lots of beer options, domestic beers as well. Pinball machines, too!

Bastrop Beer Company was a good spot for us tourists to make one of our landing spots at not long…read moreafter getting off the plane. This business is more of a taphouse with lots of guest taps and lots of bottles and cans to go. Many of them are from local breweries or Texas breweries so that made this a great stop when we are hanging out in the hotel room and wanting to share a beer. It can be misleading coming to places like this that they are a brewery that makes their own beer but I saw no sign or indication of such a thing here. But since we weren't local there were plenty of brews to try that were local. I got a great Pecan Porter that was very tasty and a nice beer to unwind to despite it being a bit warm outside (which is usually when I want light beers). The place was fairly busy but Bastrop is a bit of a touristy town and the location of this place is right downtown so it makes sense. Anyway it was a good experience coming here!

I always have such good luck with distilleries and one of the more recent ones we have been to is…read moreCopper Shot Distillery that most certainly counts with this good streak. This is in the downtown area and it was a nice stroll from where we parked. We saw on Yelp that this place had a very good overall score average so we definitely made a point to get there. And it most certainly did not disappoint in the slightest. I got the Texas Honey Mule which has honeyed whiskey, lime juice and ginger beer. It was so, so good. I do love Moscow Mules anyway but the fact that they had a small menu of different ones was great to see! This drink Steve and I shared and we both enjoyed it immensely. The atmosphere is really cool with the exposed brick walls, decor and the distilling tanks. All of that and the drink had Copper Shot Distillery slide in easily with another five star review.

Very cute and chill environment. Rocking chairs outside with lots of yard games. Also a cigar…read morelounge in the back.

Perfect little stop on our way to College Station! We pulled into the restaurant around 9 PM, and…read morethe food was amazing. I highly recommend the chicken fried chicken--it was absolutely delicious! The staff was friendly, the atmosphere was great, and we really enjoyed our visit. The Bloody Mary was superb, and my husband loved his meal too--he said it was cooked to perfection! Definitely a great find and a place we would stop at again!

Been here now twice. Both times were to watch the World Cup matches…read more Service lacks just a bit, especially when it gets busy. Not sure who our server is or was. Oh here's our drinks. Wrong table! Yikes!!! Rather good food. Good size portions and some good flavors. Look for the specials as they are good and a bit cheaper than normal. It's a bar. Gets busy. TVs everywhere. Do stop in if in Bastrop. CritDicks

The bouncer is cool I went back to a charity event and the food spot was gone d and they had a good…read moreHalloween and water fight party bathrooms still gross service got better need more mocktails for those of us that don't care much for alcohol

Stopped in to catch a quick Cowboys game while in town visiting family. Cool place, nice vibes!…read more Extremely friendly crowd and staff. The patty melt was AWESOME! Nachos looked amazing. We'll be back when in town visiting my parents.

Best Cigar Lounge Experience - A Must-Visit!…read more I've been to cigar lounges all over the country, but C&S Cigar Lounge stands out as one of the best! From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed like family--whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor. The atmosphere is warm, laid-back, and just the right mix of upscale and inviting. Their signature cocktails are on another level. The peach cobbler whiskey sour is a game-changer, and if you haven't tried the watermelon moonshine from Copper Shot Distillery, you're missing out! Pair that with their impressive cigar selection, and you've got the perfect night. Live music nights? Unbeatable. Great bands, good vibes, and a crowd that knows how to enjoy the moment. The owner and staff go above and beyond to make sure everyone has a top-tier experience. I've found my cigar lounge, and if you're in the area--or even passing through--C&S is a must-visit.

This is one of my favorite hidden gems in Bastrop. The staff and owner are amazing and…read moreknowledgeable, so don't worry if you aren't a cigar expert! They provide great recommendations and a wonderful experience. The prohibition- style bar is quaint and some amazing, hand crafted cocktails are created back there! The ambiance is relaxing and cozy, and it connects to a distillery up front with live music! Win, win all around!

Enjoyed some World Cup action at our local Chili's bar this past weekend. The folks behind the bar…read morewere quick to greet us and grab our drink orders, kept the drinks filled, our food orders were precise and fresh, and the vibes were good. Would definitely recommend for a nice, relaxed date night.

Went in tonight for a quick dinner and was highly disappointed. Tried the new nachos on the menu…read moreand they were horrible. I was going to try to order something different but the server never came back to ask me how the food was and neither did the manager that was walking around "checking tables". Stick to the triple dipper people lol all they're good for.

What a delightful place to enjoy delicious appetizers, wings and pizza! Our waitress, Desiree, was…read morefantastic and in top of her game. The staff were all friendly and helpful. I even got makeup recs from one of the waitresses. If you're looking for an evening out with excellent food and family friendly atmosphere, look no further than Neighbors Kitchen and Yard!

NEIGHBORS KITCHEN & YARD -- BASTROP, TEXAS…read more It's currently approximately $197° in Texas and somehow Doug and I STILL walk into restaurants asking the same ridiculous question: "Can we sit outside?" At Neighbors Kitchen & Yard? YOU ABSOLUTELY WANT TO SIT OUTSIDE. Oh. My. Stars. Their multi-level outdoor space overlooks the Colorado River and has plenty of shade cloth, fans AND misters--which means even those of us determined to dine outdoors during the surface-of-the-sun portion of the Texas calendar can actually enjoy ourselves. Neighbors is located at The Crossing in Bastrop, which is a really cool little destination of its own with other businesses and shopping nearby. But let's get to the important stuff... BEER. CHEESE. DOGS. GREAT SERVICE. We happened to visit while they're trying out a Golden Hour special for September from 4-6 PM. Selected draft beers are $2 off, and appetizers--except wings--are also $2 off. Naturally... We considered it our responsibility to thoroughly investigate both specials. For research purposes, obviously. We tried FOUR different beers. Doug's winner was the Blonde. Mine? The BLUEBERRY BEER over ice. AWWEEEE SHITTTT. That was GOOD. Then came the food. OG Warm Cheese Dip Phenomenal. I would happily sit beside the Colorado River with that cheese dip and a beer and call it dinner. Doug ordered the Brussels sprouts. TO. DIE. FOR. Seriously, we were completely happy with everything we tried. But here's another thing that will get me every single time... They LOVE dogs. Not "we technically allow dogs." DOG FRIENDLY. Our pups were welcomed and immediately received two separate bowls of water. Little details like that tell me a lot about a place. And then there's Sadi, our server. SPECTACULAR. Friendly, attentive and one of those servers who helps turn a good outing into a place you're already talking about visiting again before you've even left. Great food. Great beer. Great specials. Fantastic service. Dogs genuinely welcomed. Beautiful Colorado River views. And an outdoor setup designed by people who apparently understand that some of us are stubborn enough to sit outside in Texas no matter WHAT. We LOVE it here. We will absolutely be back. Which brings us to... TW'S REAL PANTS RATING: -- 5 out of 5 Real Pants Would Doug and I leave the campground and put on real pants to come back? AWWEEEE SHITTTT... apparently we'd put them on in 197° weather. Neighbors didn't just earn all five pairs. They earned 'em with a river view, cold beer, warm cheese dip and water bowls for the dogs. That's how you knock our britches off. Portions were larger. We dove right in before pics.

We had a delicious lunch. I had the 602 Alfredo. It was very flavorful and creamy. My husband had…read morethe chicken fried chicken with potatoes the green chili gravy was amazing!! We of course tried a beer or 2. We really liked the 602 Clever Gurl! Very delicious! Our server was very nice and helpful. We loved the vibe of the brewing company. We will definitely be back!

602 BREWING COMPANY -- BASTROP, TEXAS…read more We have a weakness. If we're driving by and see a BEER GARDEN... chances are pretty good we're stopping. We love eating outside. Texas, however, continues to question our judgment. Apparently when it's approximately 147 degrees outside, Texans prefer this fancy invention called AIR CONDITIONING. Meanwhile, we're the crazy people saying... "Can we sit outside?" The folks at 602 Brewing Company warned us it was HOT. We understood. We still wanted outside. And they happily accommodated us. First impression? This place has a LOT of space, a great beer-garden atmosphere, and the kind of relaxed vibe that makes you want to hang around awhile. Our server was fantastic. During our conversation, he shared that his family has been in the restaurant business for about 25 years and owns multiple restaurants. One thing became very clear while talking with him: They care about quality. And our food absolutely reflected that. Now here's something I wasn't expecting... Alongside the American favorites is a whole selection of Lebanese food. OH MY STARS. Many, many years ago--in my twenties--I worked for a company whose owner was Lebanese. That was my first introduction to Lebanese food, and I hadn't had baba ganoush in FOREVER. So naturally... That was happening. I started with the baba ganoush and thoroughly enjoyed revisiting something I hadn't eaten in years. Then came dinner. Doug ordered the gumbo. His verdict? FANTASTIC. I went completely in another direction with a quinoa salad loaded with fresh veggies and roasted sweet potatoes. Also fantastic. And those FRIES... Crispy, seasoned, skin-on beauties. What I really liked about 602 is the variety. One person can order good old-fashioned American comfort food while someone else at the table explores Lebanese dishes--and somehow it all makes sense. Great food. Fantastic service. Lots of space. A fun outdoor beer garden. And yes... they'll apparently even serve the crazy people willing to sit outside in the Texas heat. Would we go back? Absolutely. And now for the important part... TW'S REAL PANTS RATING: -- 4 out of 5 Real Pants Would we leave the campground and put on real pants to come back? HECK YES. Four pants proudly awarded. That fifth pair stays in the drawer until somebody completely knocks our britches off.