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    Amendment 21

    4.6 (53 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    AMENDMENT 21 ATMOSPHERE

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

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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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    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!!!

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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.

    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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    8 years ago

    This place is great! Great atmosphere, great drinks. And bartender Colby is awesome! Definitely recommend!

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    Enjoyed a late dinner with a colleague here...the service, food, atmosphere was all exceptionally great! I highly recommend!!

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    Very cool cocktail bar. Not cheap, but worth it. The bartenders are very friendly and knowledgeable.

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    This place is great. I love the decor and the east facing patio setup is awesome! We hung out on a summer evening and had a great time.

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    Vagabond Pizza

    Vagabond Pizza

    (294 reviews)

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    Last night, Vagabond had an amazing win that they weren't even aware of…read more We're friends with a couple who just had their second baby yesterday. The husband is stationed out of Dyess. Neither one of them really knows anything really about what is uniquely available to eat in Abilene. My wife and I were on our way to the hospital after picking up their kid from daycare when we were asked to pick up some dinner. We had offered to get them anything in town to eat while at the hospital. Given how they were new to town, their regular from Dominoes was requested. It was at this point I suggested Vagabond, telling the couple how for years it's been the best. The wife saw the menu and was impressed, eager to try it out. (We ordered 1 Lucia, 1 Carnivore, 2 Crawfish Hand Pies) The order was placed online, right as we left our driveway, I received a text confirming the order, which was followed up 15-20mins later by another one stating it was ready for pickup. It felt fast. As I walked in, I saw the traditional sights: the owner at the front welcoming everyone in, a filled up room with various parties enjoy their food and conversations, a staff working hard and yet ready to serve. I was told by the owner to go up to the bar where my order was waiting for me. I was in and out so quickly that I could feel the warm air coming off the pizza as I took it outside to my car. My one regret was not telling the owner on my way out how this meal would be the first meal for a mom who just gave birth. When I got to the hospital, the food was still warm. When both the mother and father had their first bite of the Lucia, they both had that 'wow' reaction to how amazing the taste was. Everything ordered honestly received a 'wow.' It was perfect. I have had Vagabond ever since they were out of a food trailer. Since then, it has been the place I always bring people to, particularly if they are visiting from out of town. It was the place where my wife and I brought our kid for his first restaurant meal. The consistent experience of it all is simply the best. I don't review places often, but last night was special. Never a bad thing to say thank you to a group of people who unknowingly wowed a father and mother in a hospital room. Thank you.

    Just driving through Abilene and serendipitously discovered this amazing place. I wasn't expecting…read moresuch good and reasonably priced pizza in this little corner of Texas. The jalapeno pepper jelly condiment hit the spot! At least one of the employees here is from the East Bay in California. They have a large selection of Californian wines here. I mean that's all they have on their wine menu - California. No wines from anywhere else. Not that I'm complaining.

    The Taylor County Taphouse

    The Taylor County Taphouse

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    We went to Abilene for a night and stopped at The Taylor County Taphouse since this place was…read morerecommended by locals on various social media. Ambiance: Bar/pub vibes - heavy wood decor. Casual. We sat at the bar and our bartender was amazing! He was funny and attentive despite being very busy! Service: The restaurant was so busy with diners even at 8:30 PM on a Saturday evening. I did not expect it to be this busy in my head. My husband and I sat at the bar since that was open seating and there were no sit down tables available inside or on the patio. The restaurant will add you to the waitlist if you'd like! Food: My husband and I shared the deviled eggs appetizer, and "the burger" with grilled jalapeños and pepper jack cheese. The deviled wggs (satan's huevos) were good, and spicy because we chose the "hellfire" option. The burger was huge! I'm glad my husband I split it because there was no way I'd finish that burger on my own! We both left content and not stuffed.

    My wife and I came here on a Saturday early afternoon. We were sat and handed brunch menus which…read moredidn't have the Philly cheese steak on it. We looked at the menu online prior to coming and knew that we both wanted to try the cheese steak, so this was a bit of a bummer. They waitress who was very attentive told us that we can't order from the full menu for another 30 minutes so we decided to wait rather than leave. Listen, I get it the idea of having a different menu for brunch, but why not post it on your website and state the specific times for each menu? Also, what difference does 30 minutes make? They couldn't fire up the grill 30 minutes early? It wasn't very busy. Anyways, now for the good part: When we were finally allowed to order our sandwiches they were absolutely amazing. The steak was high quality and the gooey cheese had a ton of flavor. What wasn't amazing however was the bill. $20 for a sandwich and a small portion of fries in Abilene is absolute insanity. What's even crazier is we were charged extra for a side of ranch! I understand you get what you pay for, and there's no arguing the quality of the sandwich was top notch, but at the end of the day it's still just a sandwich. If you're good with dropping nearly $60 (including tip) on lunch, then this is your spot. For me, I'll take my business elsewhere.

    Grain Theory - Pretzel bites, steak frites, blackberry crumbler

    Grain Theory

    (127 reviews)

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    Great bar food, great beer, great ambience for hanging with friends. We were in town for a tennis…read moretournament and met a bunch of the other parents there. Great time. Knowledgeable and friendly employees. Highly recommend.

    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

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