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    Amendment 21

    4.6 (53 reviews)
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    AMENDMENT 21 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Gin Whisper with empress 1809 yummy!!!!
    Kimberly C.

    We moved to Abilene 3 months ago and we absolutely LOVE this bar!!! So glad we stumbled on it! Not only is there happy hour every day, they play 80's and country music.

    Timothy P.

    They opened in April 2018 to find a hidden gem like this is Abilene Texas is amazing. They have classic whiskey cocktails, staff created cocktails and local and other popular beers on draft as well as some bottle beers. I had the Texas whiskey flight or (Tejas) I like the Rebecca Creek and the Balconi blue the best. The also have some appetizers available. Checkout the social media and website for upcoming events they have a lot planned in the next couple months. It was super busy after 7:30 on a Saturday. They need a few more servers but they will work that out overtime. (They had a mother bartender arrive at 8:30 so never mind) A great cocktail experience. I recommend a Sazerac for New Orleans flare or an Old fashion. The bartenders know their whiskey history so be sure to ask questions if your curious. This is a great location for a friends night out or that nervous 2nd or 3rd date. Remember to Uber or have a designated driver. Great job Amendment 21 I am so glad you ended prohibition in Abilene.

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    Stine S.

    Not what we were expecting. With the name, we were thinking it would be more of a classic cocktail, even speakeasy vibe, especially with the industrial area location. Instead, it was very rustic, honkeytonk. The chairs looked like they were repurposed from an old Cracker Barrel. There was some weird gold foil junk "decorating" the top of the bar shelves that resembled 1980s Christmas decorations. There was Hank Williams, Jr. and other old country music playing and only a few people there. The bartender was nice, though.

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    Tiffany L.

    This place is incredible! We loved the vibe, and the bartenders were super helpful and amazing. Shawn made us drinks that were soooo tasty! Highly recommend!!!

    Amaretto sour

    INCREDIBLE!!! Amendment 21 is my favorite bar in town. They have hot bartenders and the best drinks you will have in your life. The bartenders are very knowledgeable and will help you find exactly what you are looking for. Nectar of the gods. If you're in Abilene and can only make one stop GO HERE!!!!!!!!!!

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    Lauren C.

    Damien made fantastic drinks. He even gave us EACH hand toasted marshmallows. Chill atmosphere with sophisticated bartenders. I'm a new regular!

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    Drinks were wonderful. If I didn't know better I would have thought I was in Dallas not small town Abilene.

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    I love the old, but sophisticated bar feeling. The bartenders were friendly and helpful. The Old Fashioned that I ordered was amazing!

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    4 years ago

    $30 each for cocktails. Bartender suggested better whiskey, had no idea it would be 2x the price of good cocktail in Dallas or Austin.

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    3 years ago

    Great drinks, wonderful bartenders, tasty snacks! I love to go here to relax after work with friends.

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    Great atmosphere and well crafted drinks. Appetizers are decently sized and taste great.

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    4 years ago

    Drinks were great and several in our party like the beer options. Has a nice outdoor area that would be great in warm months

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    Really delicious drinks. The bartender knew exactly what he was doing and was so kind and friendly. Definitely a must if you're in Abilene.

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    This is an awesome place for older adults who don't want to listen to loud music or who aren't into the bar scene.

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    4 years ago

    Environment is fantastic and the bartenders are very creative. Great whisky, even the basic white bitches will love it! Get it queen!! ‍

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    Great bar and a great environment! I make sure to stop by every-time I visit Abilene!!

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    Cork & Pig Tavern

    Cork & Pig Tavern

    4.1(198 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    Everything went well. Marvelous atmosphere. Great service and even better food. We had the Prime…read moreRib Dip. Fabulous. More than enough to satiate a hearty appetite. Two dipping sauces. The only bad thing was that we were too full for a dessert. Like Arnold Schwarzenegger, "We'll be back!" (Oh yeah, they had a super looking bar as well!)

    Cork and Pig is a trendy spot in Abilene near Abilene Christian University. It's one of those wood…read moreslat, metal sign restaurants that have no character besides being in a generic shopping center that pretends to be fancier than it is, so it just ends up looking like a cold soulless shell. The interior is that frigid, lifeless faux fancy industrial aesthetic that chills your senses and has no character of its own. The menu is what you expect. Nothing special or original just benign takes on traditional fare, like Blackened Ribeyes. We were In Abilene because my family gathered to watch my nephew's football debut at Hardin-Simmons University. My wife ordered the Caesar Salad and Truffle fries. The salad was limp, and the dressing was tangy like it was mixed with Dijon mustard Her Truffle Fries had an okay flavor. The dipping sauces were good but nothing great but the nail in the coffin was the fries were cold. Not cold as in sitting in the warmer cold, we're talking OUT ON THE COUNTER FOR 10 MINUTES OR MORE COLD!! I got the Waygu Smash burger. The burger patties, pickles, and everything inside were good but it was served on a fancy bun that was also cold. Not sitting on the counter for 10 minutes cold, we're talking RIGHT OUT OF THE FRIDGE COLD. Fancy buns should be lightly toasted to make the dense bread bearable. It totally failed my bun to juiciness ratio, and to top it off my fries were also COLD. My daughter got the Ahi Tuna Ponzo. I didn't taste it because I was busy eating my cold bun, cold fries. Plus my wife's Dijon Caesar Salad because she despises mustard. But she seemed to like it, that's why this review is three stars instead of two. She said it was "Slightly nutty and the vinaigrette is sharp and fresh without being overwhelming the tuna is seasoned nicely and it's a fatty cut not fishy at all." Listen, you could say "if it's cold send it back. Make them fix it." But the truth is that it doesn't matter. They sent out two batches of cold truffle fries (my brother in law also ordered some), my cold fries, a fancy bun that was right out of the fridge, and Caesar dressing spiked with Dijon mustard. Sending it back just would have made the experience worse, like being in a chilly hell where all the heat has been stolen so all food is served COLD.

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    Grain Theory

    4.4(128 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    I will forever be amazed by cool places, especially when they appear in unexpected cities like…read moreAbilene. Located on the second story of a beautiful building in downtown Abilene sits Grain Theory, a brewpub and coffee shop towering over the city. It is a mixed indoor-outdoor space with plenty of shaded outdoor and cooled indoor seating. Looking at their tap list, my girlfriend and I were impressed by their unique beers to try. I started with the Strawberry Peach Tonic (Fruited Hard Seltzer) and she had a Bella Rose (Rosé IPA). Both were served in cool glasses, with mine being tall and skinny and hers being almost like a wine glass. Shocking to nobody, mine was quite fruity while her Rosé IPA was hoppy with an underlying rosé flavor. Next, I ordered their Oktoberfest (German Märzen) and she had their Season's End (Belgian Dubbel). She described her drink as tasting like a Biscoff cookie. My Oktoberfest was quite malty, and I was a big fan. To close, we both ordered their Luscent (Belgian Table Beer) because small beers are back in fashion and I wanted to try it. It was obviously very light but still had a good flavor that was very bready. Nice and easy to close out our drinks with. They also have food and coffee that we didn't try, but the food looked sensational from what we saw others eating. They also have plenty of board games and card games to play while you're at the brewery and many beers available to take to-go. My only minor complaint is the lack of TVs in the brewery. Maybe it's a purposeful decision, but Texas Tech was playing football, and it would be a great place to watch the game. The bartenders are very friendly and willing to let you try and sample as many beers as you need to make your decision. Grain Theory feels like the kind of place every small Texas city wishes it had. I am very excited to come back here and try more beers, especially with how excellent the space is. RIYL: Cool-shaped beer glasses or a rooftop bar

    Okay, on a whim, we stopped by after a Firefighter pension conference. The place is clean, relaxed,…read moreand the people are friendly. We ordered the buffalo chicken fries and the bratwurst. We also had the Wayfinder beer and a double express (yes, I had both). The fries were perfectly balanced with a touch of heat and a hint of blue cheese flavor. With the Wayfinder Pilsner, it was AMAZING! The bratwurst was traditional in its meat, with sweetness added to the onions. Mustard was mild but added the right amount of flavor. Altogether, I would eat here once a week if I lived in the community. Delicious and highly recommended!

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