This is so much more than a "watering hole" -- it's a full‑on venue! We drove up from San Antonio…read moreto Wimberley to see what all the noise was about at Willow Lake Watering Hole & Mercantile, and wow... totally worth the trip. Ecliptic vibes -- check. Drinks on point -- check. Outdoor spaces that actually matter -- check. Music that completes the Hill Country atmosphere -- check. Customer service that makes you feel like a local -- check. Pizza truck on property (OMG) -- check. This turned into a full Hill Country adventure and honestly felt like discovering one of Wimberley's best‑kept secrets. We didn't just stop by a watering hole... we stepped into a whole venue experience. The staff was on their game from start to finish, and even though the four of us weren't locals, they treated us like we were part of the community. Head over to the food truck and thank me later -- seriously. 30 plus years in the hospitality world, hats off owners!

Friendly service at the bar; I was able to get a black and tan. I also had a Caesar salad with…read morecrispy shrimp from the food truck outside. Everything tasted great and we were able to sit outside on the patio with our dog..

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

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.

Well designed brew house with a beautiful interior and picturesque outdoor seating…read more They had a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Nate was behind the bar and was very helpful. Their selection is not large, but they have delicious options. We are looking forward to many trips to here and the other brewery down the loop.

Cute brewery we found driving around. Great beer we will come back for sure next time we are in San…read moreMarcos

Full transparency...we didn't really eat the food. We came here to relax on the massive, sprawling…read morepatio (plenty of seating, you'll see!) while getting drinks and looking out at the ***gorgeous*** view of Texas Hill Country. We walked around the grounds and just talked. If you want to come here and just talk as you're getting to know someone, this is an absolutely gorgeous place for a date. The drinks were ok, not very strong. The minimal staff was very nice and accommodating. It almost felt like we had the whole place to ourselves during the evening on the weekday, but there were indeed others. It's just that this place is huge and everyone felt spread out. Anyway, I liked it.

Me and the wife went to Wimberly for a long weekend. Sat morning we got out to see the sites. We…read morewere looking for a place to get lunch and found Savages as we're were passing by. A quick Yelp check showed good reviews so we pulled up. But, there were literally no cars out front of it. That made us reconsider a bit. We decided to look for something else, but we went into a small shop nearby to browse around. We asked the ladies behind the counter about a good local place to get lunch and they both said Savage's. We talked a bit and determined the cold weather and high winds had a lot to do with no one around and the food was actually very good, all be it bar food. The only negative thing said was not to get mixed drinks as they seemed weak. And that lined up with other reviews on Yelp. So over to Savage's we went. By now there were a few tables of people, but not much. I ordered naked wings and wifey had the hamburger salad. Service was quick. Wings were done well, nice and crispy, golden brown. Her hamburger salad was nicely done and the patty had that taste like my mom's from a cast iron skillet. Each had a beer and I tried a local craft, Devils Backbone. It was pretty good. Waiter/bartender said the weather most likely kept the crowd small, they were having live music later that night and should be packed. And there were as we passed back by about 7:30pm and it looked packed. In spring and early summer, I'm sure this place is jammed. Lots of outdoor seating, ground level and upstairs. The old adage rang true, don't judge a book by its cover.

They have wonderful shows around Christmas time a truly incredible place if you are thinking of…read morewriting music

My favorite music venue in Wimberley. They only have a few musicians each winter but it is an…read moreawesomely cool studio and has fantastic acoustics. It is normally a music studio but if you are lucky you can get tickets to sine great shows. My favorites are over Christmas. Find their website and make sure you get tickets to a show and if you are really lucky you will score their Christmas show.

Came here for dinner on a Friday around 5:30 and luckily had no issues getting a nice outdoor table…read morefor our large party, and we were able to enjoy the live music right in front of us. Our server Keyoni was great, there were some hiccups with missed drinks a couple times, but overall he did great and the best that he could handling our big group. The views were super nice and they even had little seating areas in the turf area, which was perfect for our kids to play around after they ate. The food was amazing here, and I didn't have one bad bite! The queso and the guacamole in the Creek House chip trio was so good. The truffle parmesan fries were nice and crispy, and I loved the garlic aioli on the side. Even our kids' macaroni and cheese was delicious, I was eating the leftovers as a side with my own meal! I picked the smoked and shaved beef sandwich, which had really good flavor and very tender meat. I really liked the cucumber salad on the side because it was different than your typical side of fries or regular salad. It was light and refreshing! I had bites of the redfish and the pork chop also, which are two dishes that I wouldn't normally order myself but they were both amazing bites! It was the juiciest pork chop I had ever eaten before. I paired my meal with a house blackberry soda, which was refreshing. My only regret is that I didn't have room for dessert! Overall it was a great pick for a Friday night family dinner!

We were greeted with a warm, welcoming smile by our hostess, Autumn, who seated us outside with a…read morebeautiful view of Cypress Creek. Live music in the background set the perfect ambience for the evening. Our server, Matt, made the whole experience -- no AI could have crafted a more perfect waiter. From start to finish, he was spot-on: his wine suggestions, his appetizer recommendation, and the wine pairing he chose for our main course were all perfect. It was disappointing to learn that the next day would be his last with the restaurant -- he was truly an asset. We'll be back next month, though whoever serves us next has a lot to live up to. The food itself was outstanding too -- perfectly seared shrimp and grits with sweet corn and blistered tomatoes, fried green tomatoes topped with crab and avocado, and a hearty steak sandwich with crispy fries. Every dish was as memorable as the service.

Yikes, this places has A LOT of hate! Yelp fam, y'all are cold blooded! I came here about two weeks…read moreago (the day before I went to the concert at Dickie's Arena). Getting to this venue isn't difficult but what is difficult is getting IN to the venue. Specifically, I had VIP parking but I still had to wait in a single lane to get into the parking lot for more more than 30 minutes. I literally missed the beginning of the show I was supposed to see because I was sitting in my car waiting for the police to direct the one lane of traffic to the general parking lot vs the venue parking lot. Once inside the venue, concert/event goers will see different lines for VIP check-in vs. regular check-in. As I was late to this concert and was VIP, I didn't necessarily have the same problems as the Yelpers who mentioned overly long waits to get in. Once I was in the venue, I went directly to the VIP suites that are located upstairs. The suite I was in had a bar right next to it, therefore when I requested food or drinks, the waitstafff came quickly as they were within earshot. Unlike others who mentioned long waits for service, I think it largely depends upon what tye of admission you are have (general, standing room vs. suite, vs. lower level seating). This is the first outdoor venue I've been to in Central Texas that has suites. It should also be noted that those who have suits also have thier own VIP bathrooms (not porta-potties). Therefore, my opinion of the seating, bathrooms and view of the event is probably slanted because of the type of access I had. *Here's a tip, if you have a membership to the golf course next door, you can sit and listen to the music for free* Once outside the suite, the general merchandise area and event merchandise area was fairly lackluster. Aside from the stereotypical astronomical prices, this section and selections was generally unimpressive. There appeared to be several food options from Texas Barbecue to Nachos with minimal wait for food offerings. The sound of the event was good but not great. This isn't a deal breaker for me as some of the performers had trouble with their equipment. Also for this event, I went to see Blues Travler and John had COVID so this wasn't the best showing for the group. There was another lead singer reading lyrics from a sheet and as everyone knows that no one can be John other than John Popper. I left this concert early as I wanted to avoid the same issue I had getting into the venue with the traffic. I am not sure based upon this showing that I would return to an event here.

I very much enjoyed visiting the WhiteWater Amphitheater for a recent event with ZZ Top and Willie…read moreNelson. We took the back way into town from Austin which turned out to be a very scenic drive along the ridge tops and also looking down into nearby Canyon Lake. Before we arrived, I was concerned about the arrangements of the performance venue as I had a general admission ticket, which is essentially standing room only. The staff at the facility did a great job of marshaling incoming automobile traffic into the parking areas, and managing the lines. We got through the ID and security checks quickly. There are also plenty of food and drink service points so you don't have to wait long for a beer or chow. While it got a little tiring to stand for the two acts, we were able to easily pick out a great spot to view the stage and did not have any issues seeing or hearing the performance. I would come back here to see other acts in the future. Recommended.

Wow. We needed a place to eat. It was super late and we were unfamiliar with the area. We found…read morethis tavern and figured it would be standard bar food. In our opinion, it was the best bar food we've ever had. My wife had the Greek salad and I had the keto plate. Both were amazing. My son had the chicken strips which were also great. The service was excellent. 100% personable, polite and professional. We also had a nice time sitting outside where they had games for the kids. Absolutely recommend this place.

Amanda provided the best service I've had in a really long time! She was so attentive and observant…read morewithout being annoying. She was perfect! We all really enjoyed our food. Of course I forgot to take pictures. They accommodated my food allergies very well. The queso was delicious and the drinks were nice and cold! We will be back!

Mariachi Suroeste is truly amazing! They played recently at my grandmas funeral and I'm truly…read moregrateful. I highly recommend them for anybody looking for a great group of Mariachis in the Central Texas area.

I highly recommend Mariachi Suroeste for any of your special events! They performed at my…read moredaughter's quinceañera and they were fantastic! All of our guest loved their performance! If I could give 10 stars I would! Thank you so much!

Everyone at Old Glory Ranch made our planning and day of event so easy. Our Site Manager was…read moreKimberli and she was absolutely incredible to work with. She was proactive in reaching out to see if we needed anything during our planning process and was extremely fast in answering any questions we had, regardless of the time of day. Carey was our Day of Coordinator and equally as fabulous. She was one step ahead of everything and was always ready with a refill of our drinks. All the staff the day of were great as well. They even packed the leftover catering food and any decor/items in the getting ready room in our truck. I come from a background of event planning and Kimberli and Carey and the team at OGR checked all the boxes and make planning and executing your wedding day flawless. My husband and I felt so taken care of on the day of and all of our guests were texting us the days after saying how it was such a wonderful event - all thanks to the OGR team. The venue is beautiful - our wedding was in early April and had our ceremony at the Wedding Deck and it was lush and green. The Beer Donkeys are adorable!

We had a beautiful wedding and reception at Old Glory Ranch. Karen and her team are truly amazing…read more They did everything possible to help us adjust our plans when we were faced with an unexpected rainy wedding day. The venue is simply gorgeous. We loved our experience and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable Hill Country wedding in one of the loveliest towns in Texas.