I planned my brother's rehearsal dinner at Bell Springs from California, and Heather made the…read moreentire process practically painless! Since I had never physically been to the venue, we had a few extra details to work through... including the time difference, planning the layout remotely, and selecting the best wine and beer pairings for the food. Heather was incredibly helpful, providing photos and all the information I needed to feel confident planning everything from afar. We ended up having some unexpected weather roll in, but that was no issue for Heather. We quickly pivoted and moved the event inside without missing a beat. She even helped us with the setup and truly went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. The food and drink selection was a huge hit, the service was amazing, and the entire evening came together beautifully. You can tell Heather genuinely loves what she does... it shows in the care she puts into every detail. Everything went perfectly, and we truly couldn't have chosen a better location for my brother's rehearsal dinner. I highly recommend Bell Springs!

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?

We've visited this winery twice to try their tasting menu. Both times, the staff have been very…read morekind and helpful and it's been a great experience. We came as part of a larger tour across multiple Driftwood area wineries with reservations for their tastings. They have a set tasting menu and a staff member will guide you through each of the pours with explanations of the flavor profiles. On our last visit it was a mix of whites, reds and a sweet wine at the end. The pours are generous and all their wines have tasted great. You can order some snacks like a charcuterie plate on the side. The space is beautiful and I've heard they have a venue on the estate for hosting parties or weddings. They have a beautiful outdoor garden that makes for gorgeous photos or relaxing outside. Check this spot out on your next Austin area winery tour!

The winery is lovely. The people are really nice. We showed up for our wine tasting appointment and…read morewas told they did not have it, in fact had no tastings at that time. Luckily my sister had the reservation email to show them because the girl just kept repeating the same thing until someone senior came by to help us. The wine was tasty but the tasting itself was only moderately enjoyable. The main reason was the tasting was 30-40 minutes long and we just had to stand at a counter. We couldn't order food at the counter either. We are used to tastings being at a table where we do the tasting, order bottles we enjoyed while noshing on food from the menu. Standing for 40 minutes at a counter was not expected or enjoyable. One of our family members has a disability and is unable to stand that long so he and my husband sat outside while the ladies did the wine tasting inside at the counter. It was really disappointing as the expectation was a nice afternoon at the winery with the group and it ended up being two separate groups and standing the whole time at a counter wasn't enjoyable. The wine was good. We brought two bottles home. The experience left a lot to be desired.

We expected the same level of food as lunch and dinner, but were highly disappointed for brunch!…read more It was disgusting, disorganized, looked dirty and picked over, many items were needing replenishment so lots of waiting, there was no omelet station or anyone supervising the Buffett room. There were no salads, nor the usual cheese, fruit display that you would find at a typical nice brunch, nor bread and pastry options (only cheap Texas Toast that they were pulling out of a bag.) The butter bowl, yikes! It was disgusting! Denny style grape and Apple jelly by Smuckers was the offering. If you like chips and quest or Mexican breakfast things, then you could find that. There were no desserts. It was like a basic Holiday Inn buffet. Sad.

The group chats were accurate about WR. I'm so impressed by this cute little local joint!…read more We sat on the patio and it was perfect weather. What a gorgeous ambiance. I went for happy hour with another couple but missed it by 30 mins... our wait staff, Mason was very accommodating and attentive. My party shred an app and our sides. My husband and I shared the chicken fried steak, definitely large enough for two. we were all satisfied with the portions and food! Collectively we had: Brisket nachos- must order! Chicken fried steak x2 Creamed corn/spinach Bacon wrapped shrimp -VERY good. Has a hint of horseradish Banana pudding...you must like artificial banana flavors to enjoy this one. Brownie sundae -basic. We each had 2 drinks. The frozen old fashioneds are great! I like the etched ice cubes for non frozen cocktail. Cute little touch. The total was ~$250. Which is very reasonable for 4.

We stopped in on Saturday for a drink. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. They had good…read moresuggestion for appetizers too. Although we did not try since we were having lunch soon, the food coming out looked great. We all had a drink and I had a nice light one with vodka, pomegranate and it was refreshing on a hot day. We would like to try lunch or dinner, next time we visit. Definitely recommend.

This is a hidden gem in a sleepy town out of the way of the city and highway regulars chain type of…read morerestaurant First off scratch kitchen delicious high quality food options Second very unique takes on favorites and some great firsts that provide awesome variety Service is very friendly and helpful Great environment and excellent outside eating area must try definitely worth taking a detour just to give them a try

I went on a Friday night with a group of 5 or 6 couples. It was very busy so I was surprised we…read morewere able to get such a big table. Everything was good. I think everyone enjoyed their meals. I took some pics of mine (the ahi tuna) and those sitting near me. Service was good. My only complaint is that there was only one bathroom for the whole restaurant (literally one single bathroom, not one for men and one for women). There was always a line of 1-2 people waiting outside the door, including restaurant staff. There really should be another bathroom.

Given the precarious state of restaurants in Dripping Springs Tx, i hesitate to post a negative,…read morebut seriously my experience tonight at Homespun was shockingly bad. We have been there dozens of times and mostlty it was OK, Tonight was the exception. A rather grumpy waiter was displaying obvious signs that he had somewhere else he wanted to be. I orderes a strip steak against my better judgement that steaks are best left to competent restaurants., At any rate i orderes it with fries rather than mashed (no health related commentary please. 20 min later the plate appeared with , Yes you guessed it , no mashed. The person that delivered was shocked that there were no fries, but promised to rectify immediately. Spoiler alert the fries never arrived. The steak was strip with the fat content of a ribeye, which i occasionally order for the flavoe, So what i got was strip with a lot of fat and gristle without the flavor, LOL At 37$ such a bargain! So the topper was when the check arrived we were told that was had to tip ans total BEFORE they ran the card. Now I may be just a poor hillbilly but I find that weird. Oh well, Dring Springs

Stop 1 on our wing tasting tour. Fall creek vineyards. The was my first time at this winery. We…read moretasted 5 wines - 3 whites and 2 reds. 1. Rousanne 3/5 2. Chardonnay 4/5 3. Sauvignon Blanc 5/5 4.Pinot noir 4/5 5. GSM private Reserve 3/5 Sharla our somolier was very knowledgeable about grape growth, wine composition and wine pairings. Our tasting room was horseshoe shaped, which made visiting very easy. Fall creek had other tasting rooms throughout the winery.. The vibe was super chill.

Beautiful building, nice ambiance, great wine selections and outstanding service…read more Definitely worth visiting.

Cool little winery, nice grounds. Very friendly staff. Nice selection of wines. Nice selection of…read moregifts, t/shirts .

Exploring Austin's Hill Country was one of the best decisions we made when visiting friends in…read moreTexas. There was not enough time to go on a wine tour, so I had to figure out which winery to visit. I wasn't familiar with the area and randomly chose Driftwood Estates, which was a surprising highlight of the weekend! Was this real life?! Was I dreaming?! Standing on top of the hill, I was in deep admiration of the panoramic, gorgeous, and breathtaking views! It made me forget about busy city life and I only wanted to appreciate the beauty of nature and all its glory on such a perfect day (while sipping on a glass of wine)! I really did feel like I was in another world - filled with serenity, solitude and relaxation! We did a tasting and enjoyed the reds, which were more on the dry side, but I didn't mind because I prefer dry red wines. I definitely recommend the Sangiovese and Alamo Red. The bar area was a little crowded that day, so we didn't get to interact too much with the staff to learn more about their other wine offerings. There is a store next to the bar area. You can buy cute wine themed souvenirs for family and friends back home. They also have a small cafe - you can get some light bites and head outside, find your perfect cozy spot, and enjoy those breathtaking views! (Caution: There is plenty of parking at the winery, but please be careful and drive slow because of the bumpy gravel road).

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.