Cold beer, nice people, good pizza. Despite living only…read moreabout 15 miles south I don't venture into Cedar Park very often. As I was leaving the We Are Blood donor center on Bell Boulevard, I thought "why not check out a brewery I don't visit very often for lunch?" (kids, I am a professional. Don't try this at home--a brewery visit right after dropping a pint is probably not a donor center recommendation for most normal folks). A search on "breweries near me" revealed that this spot was 1 mile away. Winner. Plenty of parking front and side, the taproom was pleasant inside and out. I took a seat at a nearly full bar next to a good group of World Cup (ESP/AUT) watchers. Two big TVs over the bar, in a large taproom/dining area with 5 more, shared with the sort of "built-in food truck" called "600 Degrees Pizza" except it's a proper pizza shop, no wheels. There's a shaded outdoor patio with a bar window, and 5 more TVs, and a covered tent area beyond that, with a play area for the kiddos. Had a Ray Ray Hazy IPA, crisp and cold and delicious NE-style IPA. I walked over to the pizza counter and ordered a slice, considered the slice/salad lunch special but opted for the HH slice special, pepperoni at $5. Minutes later a guy delivered the single largest pizza slice I have ever tried to hold in my hand to my seat at the bar. Apparently they do a 6-cut TWENTY FOUR INCH PIE for slices, so my slice was 75.4 square inches of tasty gooey goodness. Unwieldy, and took some tactical consumption logistics calculation, but I finished every bit--a meal for me, and I was glad I skipped the salad. Very good pie, and VERY filling. One more small beer, from Jester King, as I watched Spain knock Austria out 3-0. Friendly folks on both sides of the bar, good beer, and good food in a nice taproom. I'll be back.

Whitestone Brewery was another brewery we went to when we were on our vacation to the Austin, Texas…read morearea. With this brewery I got a beer type I don't always get and when I do it's a nice change of pace and that is a Brown Ale. I took the opportunity to get one here and the name of this brewery's version is a fun one... it's called Velvet Nunchuks. The flavor profile in this one is good... in it you can have fun with detecting caramel, roastiness and maltiness. The beer is smooth and has nice mouthful due to that. Whitestone was a good stop even if it is a bit of a ways from downtown Austin.

I have been "Floating the River" for almost six years now, I mean when I first discovered the…read moreplace, I was determined come "Hell or High Water" to find a good place for a beer in Liberty Hill. While the food and beers have changed over the years, the service and Ambience have not. It's always a great place for a quick bite to eat and a couple of beers either with friends or your significant other, or even all together. I will continue to come in as regularly as I can.

This has changed names to Slot-T We came here for the beer…read more I got their past seasonal beer and it was very good. The food selection was pub style grub. Lots of fried foods. The staff was good and we got our drinks and food pretty fast. The parking is ok

The pizza is phenomenal. My two favorites are the Chicken Bacon Ranch and the Margherita. The…read moreChicken Bacon Ranch has the perfect combination of flavors, and the Margherita is fresh, simple, and absolutely delicious. The service is outstanding. Everyone is friendly, welcoming, and attentive. The brewery is clean, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the beer is excellent. It's one of my favorite places to sit for a while, enjoy a beer, get some work done, and then head home with a couple of pizzas for leftovers. The online ordering system is also incredibly convenient. I can place my order before I leave, see exactly when it will be ready, and time the drive perfectly. Everything is hot and ready when I arrive. There are good local pizza places much closer to where I live, but I still choose to drive about an hour to Obsidian Brewery because that's how good it is. Excellent food, exceptional service, and a welcoming atmosphere make every trip worth it.

One stop shopping for primo eating and drinking good times…read more * * * Obsidian Brewery makes beer. I have no idea how the beer is. I may visit Obsidian Brewery time after time after time after time and never find out how their beer is. This is because a) They have an outstanding bar and b) They have an outstanding kitchen. For me, beer is a hardship beverage you drink when there is nothing else better available. When I go to a bar, I can sometimes be looking for mix-mastering. Usually I am looking for outstanding top of the line hard spirits. * * * When I walked into Obsidian, I looked at their bar. It was love at first sight. In front of me were twenty yards of three shelves of the most wonderful bottles I could possibly imagine. Half of them I had never heard of before. * * * I settled on a Buddha's Hand Gin. Buddha and Gin rarely appear in the same sentence Never mind the same label on a bottle. I ordered it straight up. I went immediately to Nirvana. Forget the meditation and the austerities. The Buddha's Hand Gin was as good as a trip to the Himalayas. Buddha's Hand is an obscure citrus fruit that grows multiple protuberances the way some horseradishes do. It is golden and looks like a hand. Ergo the name. The Buddha's Hand Gin is a citrus tinged gin with an edge more like orange zest than like orange juice. The additional botanicals make it strong, attention grabbing, fruity and yet combative. I was absolutely fascinated. Note that Buddha's Hand Gin is only one of the many items they have to explore there. I am totally ready to do more exploring. * * * The kitchen at Obsidian is also of distinction. The savvy local guide I came with adored his Thai Curry Wood Fired Rings. I went with a Cheesy Bread. This is open-faced grilled cheese on a thick slice of bread the size of a shoebox, with a wonderful homemade tomato sauce on about 1/3 of it. It is the best cheese pizza you have ever had. It is what cheese pizza is supposed to be if you don't use the standard canned ingredients that institutional providers sell to Domino's. I was as in love with my cheese bread as I was with my citrus gin. * * * The company was also outstanding. Which is just as well because Obsidian is a social place. Lots of Leanderthals having a fine time in couples and groups. This is not a loner's loser bar. You know - the dark rooms with misfits drinking their sixth beer while watching TV. This is a good folks good times full-of-sunlight place. So you definitely want to come with good folks. * * * Good food, good bottles, good people. And if you are feeling chipper, You can even have a homemade beer to celebrate.

This place is in the backwoods of Liberty Hill. Be prepared to drive from one country road to the…read morenext. Parking is all over the place and you cannot tell where the entrance is. We got stuck in the parking lot. We actually left because just couldn't find anything no parking no front entrance no back entrance no signs. Gravel road. We were trying to attend a gumbo cookoff, but there was no festivities no signage so we just left after the long drive to get there. 3 stars to be fair. Since we did not stay.

Love everything about Fire Oak. Vodka is great, atmosphere is great owners are awesome. Nice place…read moreto sip on a drink and relax with beautiful views.

A nice spacious spot outside of Austin that's great for chill drinking, relaxed hang outs, and fun…read moresocializing. I came here with some family so we had a party of eight, we had plenty of room at a large table inside. There are indeed mules on site in case anyone was wondering. You may not get to see them depending on weather and their moods. The staff are all friendly and helpful. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, we stayed inside to get away from the July in Texas heat. The food is good. Just some solid snacks to go with your wine samples. Get a pizza or some dips, skip the cheese boards. Also, skip the premixed espresso martini. The flights are a great way to try a lot of drinks. The brewery nearby also has beer flights which was an interesting experience since I picked a bunch of random ones. Maybe curate yours a bit better than I did.

What a cute find! They have a distillery, brewery and winery all in one at this location. We were…read morein Liberty Hill for another event, but I saw Thirsty Mule's ad on the billboard on the way into town. So glad I stopped in. I love the brewery's name, Schitz Creek Brewery & Distillery. Great prices for flights (~$15), and ended up going home with a bottle of their (green) Apple Moscato. Friendly folks and they serve pizza, when we went on a Sat. Large outdoor/indoor spaces to hang out at, dog friendly, and resident donkeys on site. Live music too.

Georgetown Winery in Georgetown's Square was a nice respite during the Red Poppy festival. It was…read moresuch a delightful place to unwind and sample some great wines. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, perfect for lingering during the festival. The wine selection was excellent, with something for even for the most discerning wine connoisseur. Our sommelier highlighted a number of awards that Georgetown Winery has won for their wines. Our sommelier was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely happy to share samples of their wines. It was delightful speaking with the sommelier regarding Georgetown wines. The peach wine was our favorite. If you want to learn more about wines, a tasting at Georgetown Winery is the way to go. It is super convenient being at the center of Georgetown.

We were at a restaurant less than a block away, saw this winery and made a beeline for it! What a…read morecharming place! So many wines to choose from. Of course we did a tasting flight, my sister did three, I did three, and then we both tried the Tropical Blend Funky Monkey because it sounded fun! As we're drinking, I see these seasonings (see picture), perfect gifts for our family! Even came with a "sack of sh!t" gift bag! The staff was super friendly, I can imagine this is a great place for the locals to hang out.

The staff is so friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Prices are reasonable. They have a nice…read morearray of whiskey to choose from. Whether you are looking for something new to try or the basics, they definitely have you covered.

Great service Found Steer-Nuts Love those Sweet hot and Smokey very easy to find everything great…read moreplace ood prices

Great place. They are in the same building as Rentsch. So yes pull into Rentach parking lot. Inside…read moreis big but with a bigger outside. Really great outdoor space with a big tree to shade and plenty of seating. Their food truck hadn't opened yet so I got a taco. My husband liked the beer here but the boys and I liked the pop and taco. It was just like a beef and bean md cheese burrito.

Super cute place, dog friendly. When we went there was a delicious Korean food truck. Met some very…read morenice people. Can't wait to visit again!