NEIGHBORS KITCHEN & YARD -- BASTROP, TEXAS…read more It's currently approximately $197° in Texas and somehow Doug and I STILL walk into restaurants asking the same ridiculous question: "Can we sit outside?" At Neighbors Kitchen & Yard? YOU ABSOLUTELY WANT TO SIT OUTSIDE. Oh. My. Stars. Their multi-level outdoor space overlooks the Colorado River and has plenty of shade cloth, fans AND misters--which means even those of us determined to dine outdoors during the surface-of-the-sun portion of the Texas calendar can actually enjoy ourselves. Neighbors is located at The Crossing in Bastrop, which is a really cool little destination of its own with other businesses and shopping nearby. But let's get to the important stuff... BEER. CHEESE. DOGS. GREAT SERVICE. We happened to visit while they're trying out a Golden Hour special for September from 4-6 PM. Selected draft beers are $2 off, and appetizers--except wings--are also $2 off. Naturally... We considered it our responsibility to thoroughly investigate both specials. For research purposes, obviously. We tried FOUR different beers. Doug's winner was the Blonde. Mine? The BLUEBERRY BEER over ice. AWWEEEE SHITTTT. That was GOOD. Then came the food. OG Warm Cheese Dip Phenomenal. I would happily sit beside the Colorado River with that cheese dip and a beer and call it dinner. Doug ordered the Brussels sprouts. TO. DIE. FOR. Seriously, we were completely happy with everything we tried. But here's another thing that will get me every single time... They LOVE dogs. Not "we technically allow dogs." DOG FRIENDLY. Our pups were welcomed and immediately received two separate bowls of water. Little details like that tell me a lot about a place. And then there's Sadi, our server. SPECTACULAR. Friendly, attentive and one of those servers who helps turn a good outing into a place you're already talking about visiting again before you've even left. Great food. Great beer. Great specials. Fantastic service. Dogs genuinely welcomed. Beautiful Colorado River views. And an outdoor setup designed by people who apparently understand that some of us are stubborn enough to sit outside in Texas no matter WHAT. We LOVE it here. We will absolutely be back. Which brings us to... TW'S REAL PANTS RATING: -- 5 out of 5 Real Pants Would Doug and I leave the campground and put on real pants to come back? AWWEEEE SHITTTT... apparently we'd put them on in 197° weather. Neighbors didn't just earn all five pairs. They earned 'em with a river view, cold beer, warm cheese dip and water bowls for the dogs. That's how you knock our britches off. Portions were larger. We dove right in before pics.

This was our first visit to Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard. Sianna was our server and she was…read moreoutstanding!! We spent a couple of hours here (on a Saturday) because we were just chillin' and not in a hurry. The covered patio was perfect of a hot July day! We had an appetizer and a couple of Iron Bridge beers first. Then we ordered the Caprese Sandwich and a large pizza that was half "Gettin' figgy wit it" and half "Riverside Veggie". OMG! It was amazing! We also had the whiskey flight, an Old Pro and a Gold Rush. We completely loved everything that we ordered. And again, Sianna was such a great server. Very attentive and friendly without being over the top. We definitely will come back and ask for her next time we visit Bastrop. Great job guys! I can easily see why y'all are voted the best pizza! Thanks for such an amazing experience

We had a delicious lunch. I had the 602 Alfredo. It was very flavorful and creamy. My husband had…read morethe chicken fried chicken with potatoes the green chili gravy was amazing!! We of course tried a beer or 2. We really liked the 602 Clever Gurl! Very delicious! Our server was very nice and helpful. We loved the vibe of the brewing company. We will definitely be back!

Hit up this place for a Saturday night of good food and music. 602 hit the note for both. We…read morestarted with a dirty martini, where there were choices on the vodka depending on your taste and budget. The beer selection has lots of familiar brews and some fun different ones. The bartender was great about explaining each. The dinner menu had some tried and true items, like the burger and fries. But, 602 is now leaning on its roots and culture with a mediterranean menu. Since I couldn't choose one, I decided on the mixed grill plate. Kafta, taouk, beef kabobs, hummus, tabouli and a side of garlic sauce. The burger is made with Wagu beef and was cooked perfect. It was everything it should have been. The mixed grill was nothing that I would have expected to find in Bastrop. The taste, the portions and just the offering of menu items that was not the usual that is easily found in this town. The garlic sauce was perfect to put over the meat. I did wish I had a little more and should have asked for a side. The hummus was fresh, and the portion size of that and the meal was extremely filling. The music outside was perfect after. 602 is a family run business who is true to their roots and also true to the grub that the locals look for, topped with great adult beverages!

This place has amazing service, first of all…read more Kate was our server and she is a 10 out of 10. Very attentive and hospitable. We came in there with 13 kids and she handled our party like a boss. -- Definitely recommend requesting her if you visit! Our food was hot and delicious! The soft baked pretzels were perfectly salted and had a divine buttery flavor and soft texture. The hummus is something we're still talking about! The flavor was phenomenal! Nice and bold on the garlic & full bodied with the tahini forward flavor. And the texture was very fresh and authentic to Lebanese style. Wonderful experience!

I've been here several times. Usually after a late day at work…read more It's always filled but never full. Plenty of seating inside or on the patio (but the music can be loud). Service is efficient and nice. Full bar. Pretty good cocktails. I've really become a fan of the chicken fried chicken. Shrimp &grits is the bomb. Burgers are all pretty good as well. Prices are awesome! Unlike ATX, this place has good food, good beer, good cocktails, good people, and it doesn't break the bank!

My favorite musical, Fiddler on the Roof was played here, so I knew I couldn't miss it. After…read moresearching high and low in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin for closer productions. My love for this musical brought me to Bastrop (and I'm glad it did!) I loved how they performed Fiddler on the Roof! It was phenomenal!!! It matched exactly from the 1971 movie. I have this movie on VHS and watch it every month because I love it so much!! Every scene was as if I was watching the movie. Lisa Holcomb is an amazing director and trained the performers well. If you're a history buff or admire antiques, you'll love the Bastrop Opera House built in 1889. The parking can be limited in Downtown and in historic district, so I took an Uber from the Airbnb I stayed at. During intermission, I went to check out the ladies restroom and it was severely cramped. It reminded me of an old church restroom: three stalls with doors so close to the toilet. Whether you sit or squat, your knees are at the door. A primary sink and a line out the door. So, there's some discomfort there! I want to mention that the seating inside the opera house is comfortable, but the chairs are close together. I reserved seat E1 which is the last seat of the row, so each time someone from the middle needed to leave. I had to get up to let them out. That was a bit much. Seats sell out quickly, but if you travel solo you can find something last minute. Anyways, I'll be attending the upcoming show of Rent (another one of my favorite musical) here. I wanted to see Dial M for Murder by Alfred Hitchcock, but I'll have to catch it another time.

We attended "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" at…read moreBastrop Opera House Neat place Confession stand Donation wine Comfy seats A/C worked They did a good job I recommend you try it

Food service and atmosphere are fantastic. I had the catfish…read morebasket, the seasoning on the fries are fantastic.

Great company, great food, and welcoming people! Outstanding service! Perfect for hole-in-the-wall…read morefor out of towners. They do permit smoking, just be prepared. :)

I always have such good luck with distilleries and one of the more recent ones we have been to is…read moreCopper Shot Distillery that most certainly counts with this good streak. This is in the downtown area and it was a nice stroll from where we parked. We saw on Yelp that this place had a very good overall score average so we definitely made a point to get there. And it most certainly did not disappoint in the slightest. I got the Texas Honey Mule which has honeyed whiskey, lime juice and ginger beer. It was so, so good. I do love Moscow Mules anyway but the fact that they had a small menu of different ones was great to see! This drink Steve and I shared and we both enjoyed it immensely. The atmosphere is really cool with the exposed brick walls, decor and the distilling tanks. All of that and the drink had Copper Shot Distillery slide in easily with another five star review.

We were in town for the Lone Star Le Mans at the Circuit of the Americas and happened upon this…read moreplace. We were just going to sample a shot when we realized that it is connected to the to the super-comfortable cigar lounge. They stock some of the finest cigars on the planet and can talk cigars with the best (my brother). We were again surprised when the band fired up and played world-class rock and blues. The prices are reasonable and the dog show was free.

This place was amazingly good in all aspects, Me and Buddies came here for some work and found this…read moregem, had drinks that saved us from other drinks bcz other places weren't doing so great. Definitely recommend there burgers and fries that blew us all away. Definitely recommend this spot! Thank you store house! And I have never made a yelp review so this was well deserved.

I've been to Store House twice now and I can confidently say this is one of the better places I've…read moreeaten in Bastrop. My first visit was a couple weeks ago for dinner with my sister. I loved the whole experience. It's such a cute space and has that elevated feel without feeling overly fancy or uncomfortable. We started with the grilled focaccia and Watermelon on Fire, and both were excellent. The watermelon was one of those dishes that sounds a little questionable on paper but completely works once you taste it. Sweet, savory, a little spicy and really fresh. We also had the Texas quail, which was beautifully cooked and full of flavor. I had the blackberry bourbon cocktail and loved that too. What really stood out during dinner though was how personable the service was. We never felt rushed and our server actually engaged with us, which made an already good dinner feel even better. I went back this past Saturday for brunch with my sister, her husband and my fiancé. It was definitely a livelier experience with more people around, but still a really nice atmosphere for a Saturday brunch. The service was good and everything came out as expected, although it didn't have quite the same personal touch that I experienced during my first visit. Between the four of us we got to try quite a bit. The shrimp and grits were rich, buttery and seasoned really well. The smoky pork tostada was packed with flavor and the potatoes on the side were honestly some of my favorite bites on the table. The French toast and fried chicken was as good as it looked, with crispy chicken, fruit and just enough sweetness. The only thing I wasn't completely sold on was the biscuits and gravy. The gravy was brown, which threw me off because that's not what I normally expect from sausage gravy, and the biscuits were a little too dense for my preference. The flavor wasn't bad at all, it just wouldn't be my first choice the next time I go. Other than that, Store House has been a hit for me on both visits. The food feels thoughtful without trying too hard, the plates are beautiful, and the restaurant works just as well for a dinner with your sister as it does for brunch with a group. I'll definitely be back.

I attended a Main Street Market Event Today & was surprised at how nice this facility is! The A/C…read morewas excellent & kept everyone cool. It was well organized and there was a great variety of merchandise! Bonus points that I got to pet some dogs! I look forward to attending more events in the future!

I've attended several events now at this center. As an attendee, I realize that the events…read morethemselves are put on by third parties. However, the convention center staff plays an important role. I think it's a great space located in the heart of Bastrop.

The staff was so friendly that it was a joy! We visited in the winter so I imagine it's even…read morelovelier when it is green.

This is our local hangout, always something fun going on.... Live music on the weekends, BINGO,…read moreTrivia, and Mah Jong during the week. Follow them on social media to see their monthly calendar. The owners are super friendly, you will leave feeling like family. Highly recommend!

As event planner, I give this venue a negative zero…read more My client had her wedding here 8/12. No AC is the bridal/groom suites Outlets in Kitchen and main hall do not work Refrigerator doesn't work Ice Machine doesn't work Kids working and they have no clue what they are supposed to do Bathrooms don't get restocked or tended to Toilets don't flush Owners do not to a walk thru prior to the events to see what is working so the client can plan accordingly. The client literally finds out the day of and has to plan last minute on how to get ice, etc Owners will straight out lie and get caught in their lies and still make excuses Their coordinator never showed up so they sent young kids who didn't even know what a breaker box was when the power went out The owners never showed up themselves. Conveniently he was out of town. They charge close to $7000 for one day. Yet, they can't maintain their facility correctly. The pictures you see online are the hard work of the decorators the client pays for to make this shell of a crappy building look good. Their clientele is a Mexicanos who are scared to complain or do not know their rights as a consumer. Stay away from this place!!

1. DO NOT RENT THIS PLACE!!!! Won't let me post with no stars but they don't deserve not even 1…read morestar.. 2. Machine for ice never worked.. 3. Kitchen outlet didnt work then after us messing with breakers they finally worked but the ceiling fans didn't 4. Fridge didnt work properly 5. 4 outlets didnt work you had no music for 30 minutes (they had kids their not knowing what to do) 6. groom and bride room had no AC that was my first question to her before booking and she said yes the brides make up was not holding because of the heat so we payed extra to have makeup artist there doing touch ups and it was super hot in supposedly cool room 7. They never open the room till after 11 a.m delayed us to decorate supposedly was at a funeral (which she lied ) but either way it is her job to have it unlocked at the time on contract they totally failed and made a beautiful decorated wedding that we payed for disaster