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    Crowded Barrel Whiskey

    4.8 (43 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Christina M.

    We have been trying to come here for a couple years now. We finally made it! We only had about 45 minutes to hang out before they closed but it was a great time. This is a unique venue in that it's a bit off the beaten path near driftwood, up in a hilly area. GPS guided us there just fine. The distillery is attached to a church and wedding venue, and the wizard academy (which our friend attended for his whiskey sommelier certification). I think the distillery is their own separate business and entity but the property all seems like one thing. The bartender said crowded barrel isn't run or connected to the wizard academy but they are friendly given the shared love of whiskey. At the whiskey academy, so somewhere on the property, is the wizard's whiskey vault. Now that's a room I'd like to get into. But, I'm not trying to be a whiskey Somme, so I'll likely never see it in person. We had a few cocktails and couple of straight pours. If we had come earlier in the day, I would have done a flight in addition, to get more tastes. Come with at least an hour to spend here. I enjoyed the Anejo agave (tequila) spirit and we bought a bottle of the Snake Wood Whiskey. This is a fun and uniquely flavored whiskey. It's a bourbon finished with Brazilian Amburana Oak which lends an interesting cinnamon like taste. But it's not cinnamon, it's like reminiscent of baking spices. Very tasty. The staff were friendly and happy to chat about whiskey. We enjoyed our time there, wish we had been able to spend just a little bit longer but such is life :)

    Chris W.

    Great people, great spirits, great times! Worth the visit, spend a whole day! If just for a chill day, or a major event like a wedding!

    Anh N.

    What a great hidden gem! Love the new reno and move to the front building as it has more room to sit with awesome cocktails! Awesome folks making the drinks. Great ambiance to grab a drink even if you're not there for an event.

    Variety of whiskeys
    Mikey J.

    It was a very interesting experience that seemed very "Austin" on my visit to the city. The concept is innovative surely. It was eclecticly decorated, whiskeys were interesting, and the whole distillery is based on a social media driven, crowd-sourced platform. No food options I recall when we visited and not the busiest though it was a weekend. Service is professional. Worth a visit!

    The wyrmfire elixir IS BOMB

    Anyone who has been here knows how amazing this place is, by far fav spot in hill country area. my fav is the wyrmfire elixir!!

    Deliciousness!
    Dena S.

    I can't believe it took me so long to discover this incredibly unique destination. But once I did I rarely go elsewhere. The staff is friendly, & super helpful. The whiskey is amazing & cocktails are creative & delicious. In addition to the bar area there are options for seating all around the deck & beyond. with There is also a wonderful food truck nearby so this place has it all.

    Partial cocktail selection
    Kathy M.

    Very fun outdoor space and venue. There is a food truck on site as well as a chapel, wizard school (marketing and business classes), emporium, wine bar, event spaces and I'm sure even more stuff that we did not discover! We did a whisky tasting and had cocktails. The cocktails and bartender were definitely our favorite of the whole day there. Amazing cocktails and the bartender couldn't have been friendlier or more knowledgeable. She earned 5 stars for sure!!

    Love the ambiance!!
    Liz L.

    This place is amazing!! I had no idea what to expect. After a little confusion at the front entrance, I was transported to an incredible property with an eclectic treehouse style whiskey bar. The bartenders are extremely talented and super friendly. My pup and I had a blast visiting and can't wait to go back!!

    Ryan F.

    Off the beaten track a bit but great staff and tasting room. Unfortunately they only distill a small amount of whiskey on property and it sells out quickly. They do finish a lot for other distilleries. Beautiful grounds and fun atmosphere.

    Menu today
    Christina G.

    This place is a hidden gem, tucked away in the hill country. This spot is funded and supported by crowdsourcing. Very cool concept. You'll more than likely have new products to sample every time you visit. There are flights and a great variety of coctails. Today, there were 5 whiskeys to pick from. Only outdoor seating. The scenic views are amazing. I recommend walking around and checking out the grounds. Friendly service, great drinks and chill environment. I'll definitely be back.

    Enjoying a jalapeño tequila drink on the patio. Dog friendly!

    Very friendly staff. My partner enjoyed the whiskey flight and I enjoyed the tequila cocktails. Lovely outdoor patio and dog friendly!

    Esther M.

    This place is tucked away in what seemed like a residential area up in the hills off the regular path of other wineries, distilleries, breweries. It's located on land with other businesses it's connected with The Wizard (business) school , a food truck, a hall (event center) and chapel. The area is covered with trees and interesting art sculptures. The tasting room, Fang and Feather is interesting. It's a building built in recent years (last 4 or 5 years) that is made to look aged, like a mission or something. It is not old but the windows, doors and some detailing have mostly been bought at auction and are actually older. Plenty of comfortable seating throughout the outside limited seated indoor. The inside is covered in eclectic décor, there is a small section to buy merch, a catalog of drinks to pick from, a 12 days of whiskey gift box, and of course whiskey tasting. We were not provided a ton of info on the whiskey or the business. There is a fun seating area inside like sitting inside a barrel or on Jack Sparrow's ship. Either way, made the tasting more fun. Had a taste of Texas whiskey flight and it was interesting, there were 3 in my group and we couldn't agree on one favorite, we each had our own. it consisted of straight rye whiskey, straight bourbon whiskey, malt whiskey, malt mash. One was light and others had notes of caramel, vanilla and/or chocolate. We each enjoyed a cocktail as well, a new old fashion that was good, just not my style, the cinnamon or other spice used was not my fav but it wasn't bad, just not my style. The coffee drink was missing something in it, it really tasted like iced coffee with cream.

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    Delightful flight. Beautiful layout in a perfect setting. The people were so friendly too!

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    Lots of deck seating with enough in shade to make it pleasant on a warm early summer day.

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    Garbo's - Dripping Springs

    Garbo's - Dripping Springs

    3.7
    (79 reviews)
    6.7 mi

    I've visited the new Garbo's location twice now since it's a bit closer to me than the original…read morespot on Parker and I have to say they've done a great job with both the interior and the service. They kept the nautical theme throughout the restaurant, which you really notice from the bar area where I sat. Service was friendly and very attentive even on a slow Sunday although though I'm guessing this location might be more of a dinner spot. There's plenty of seating both downstairs and upstairs, which makes it a good option for larger groups. As for the food I went with the Connecticut-style lobster roll since it was a warm afternoon, but the menu offers a solid variety of seafood and non-seafood options along with some delicious desserts like the key lime pie which I also got to try. Prices are definitely on the higher side as expected with quality seafood, but I had a coupon that helped offset the cost. I can't say I'd come here regularly because of the price point, but if I'm in the area and craving seafood this would easily be my go-to place.

    Hey I have $200 I think I'll throw it out on the street! Oh. I can give it to Garbo's for lousy…read morefood and terrible service?! Okay! The calamari was rubbery and the portion was tiny for $17. The mini lobster roll is embarrassing. $14 for a literal "bite" of lobster. Overhyped and overpriced (Of course, what was I expecting from an "Austin, Texas Lobster Roll" restaurant??!!)

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    Fish and chips - very good!!
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    Oasthouse

    Oasthouse

    4.0
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    7.0 mi
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    We really enjoyed Oasthouse! I've been there twice now - once with work and once as a family…read more There are plenty of places to sit inside and out. Outside there's a cute playground, gated, for the younger kiddos. Perfect for those who want to keep the kids occupied but also enjoy a snacky snack and a drink. There are plenty of gluten free options, and we ended up getting the Yardbird Chicken Sandwich on a gluten free bun, a complimentary Reuben sandwich on a gluten free bun, fish and chips, and a burger for the kiddo. All of them were great! Hubby enjoyed the fish and chips and the spray bottle with malt vinegar! Such a fun touch, nice and crispy, and the chips were crunchy and delicious. I actually really liked my chicken sandwich. While it looks standard, it was such a good bite, super filling, and since gluten free, I got a side salad which was nice and simple and light. The Reuben was GREAT! I was so excited I could have it since on a gluten free bun. The corned beef wasn't super greasy or heavy or too salty which I really appreciated, and the aioli was great to balance out all other parts of the sandwich. The slaw, pickles, everything were all so good, and definitely worth getting in the future! And our kiddo demolished the burger in a heartbeat! Add some great service - super kind, funny, and made me feel so safe eating there with an allergy. He was great, and even though he was busy, he did such a great job coming and checking in! We also had a pint of Lazarus Rice Lager which has been treated and is consumable for those with a gluten allergy (not Celiac)! I love Lazarus beers so much, especially this rice lager! So light and perfect on a hot day! We would definitely come back any time! Defintely worth the stop!

    My family and I decided to go to the Oasthouse for lunch while my son was visiting for Spring…read moreBreak. We easily parked and walked in. We waited about 5-7 minutes before someone came to greet us at the hostess station. After greeting us she seated us. Once we were seated we waited awhile before she came back with menus and she took our drink order. After a few minutes she brought us our waters and took our order. The hostess/waitress was really busy but despite that she did an excellent job taking care of us. For our starters we shared two items. The Carnitas Poutine which comes with fries, pulled pork, cheese, jalapenos and red onions. This was really good. The pulled pork mixed with the other ingredients was filling and could be a meal on its own. We also shared the fried cheese curds. They came with a tomato sauce and a buttermilk sauce that you could dip your curds in. These were really good when they came out. The cheese was nice nice and stretchy and the exterior wasn't very crunchy but added texture. Both sauces were good and each had a distinct flavor. For our main meal we all shared a bowl of the Truffle Fries. They aren't on the menu but the waitress told us that if you request them the chef can make them. They were really good fries. My husband and son both ordered the Southwest Pimento Burger which comes with beef, pimiento cheese, jalapenos, a tostada, corn relish, and aioli. They said that the burger was really good. I ordered the Harvest Burger cooked Medium. It comes with beef, cabbage, apple jam, aioli and cheese. I ordered mine with swiss cheese instead of cheddar cheese. The burger was delicious. It was cooked perfectly. I could taste all of the combined ingredients and really liked the sweet and salty flavor of it. It was just balanced so well. Overall Oasthouse is a good lunch spot. The service was good despite the waiting plus they have a variety of starters and delicious burgers.

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    Backspin texas Sports Bar & Grill

    Backspin texas Sports Bar & Grill

    3.4
    (64 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    Server had a great attitude. Food took a while but tasted ok. Atmosphere lots of kids there after a…read morebaseball game. Parents were drinking and letting them run amuck!

    I've been coming here for a while, but unfortunately this visit was incredibly disappointing…read more When we were ready to order, I asked our server about the ingredients in a dish because my husband has dietary restrictions and can't eat certain things. Her response was simply, "I don't know, I'm new here." We asked if she could check before we ordered his meal. She proceeded to take everyone else's order but never came back to take my husband's order or provide the information we requested. After waiting, I spoke with the manager, hoping to resolve the situation. Unfortunately, that experience was even worse. The manager was unhelpful, rude, dismissive, and did nothing to address the issue. What's most disappointing is that this doesn't feel like an isolated incident. The service and overall quality have noticeably declined over the past few months. What used to be a fun place to watch a game and enjoy a meal now feels more like a dive bar with poor service and little attention to customers. It's sad to see what's happened to a place we once enjoyed. I hope management takes a hard look at the customer experience and makes some much-needed improvements.

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    Mule drink with ginger beer
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    Chicken Fried Steak with Fries.
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