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Crowded Barrel Whiskey

4.8 (44 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials
Dogs allowed

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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!!

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!!

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.

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!!

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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.

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.

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!

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Found this jewel in the hill country Sunday and the place and patio are awesome! The views are amazing and the bourbon was smooth.

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8 years ago

First! Big fan of the whiskey vault. If I make down to the Austin area, I'll drop in for sure.

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Seven Grand - Whiskey Sour

Seven Grand

4.5(147 reviews)
16.0 mi•Downtown
•$$

Met up with a friend for happy hour. Upon entering, I was immediately greeted by the bartender,…read moreKyle. He told me about the happy hour specials and also informed me that it was free pool night (on Mondays). I'm not a huge fan of whiskey, but I've found that whiskey bars tend to have amazing craft cocktails. I browsed the HH menu and noticed a Whiskey Sour. I actually like a Clarified Whiskey Sour and was curious to see how it compared. The Whiskey Sour wasn't bad, but it wasn't as good as the Clarified Sour that I've had at Reserve 101 in Houston. Kyle told me they're working on some clarified cocktails. I also ordered a Boulevardier (which isn't on the HH menu). Kyle admitted that he had never made one. He quickly looked up the ingredients and made one for me and it wasn't bad! I've only had this cocktail one other time before so I didn't have much to compare it to, but I did enjoy it. They have a small cigar menu. Cigars can be smoked outside on the patio (which is shared with Las Perlas and Caña Rum Bar). I liked the laid back feel between the pool tables and the rustic decor (it felt like I was in a lodge). Though I'm not a big whiskey drinker, I did enjoy the cocktails as well as the ambiance.

If you are a whiskey drinker, you will find a fine collection of bottles here…read more Or rather - you will find a very very fine collection of scotches here. There are some highly interesting bourbons as well. The selection of ryes is thin. If you read Whiskey Advocate (which I have been known to do), the rye curating will give you no thrills. The selection of Irish is thin as well - but no blame on that point. The population of upscale Irishes is just not that large, once you pass some over-rated cliches like Redbreast. * * * Seven Grand however is not an abstract name. That is how much you will pay in order to drink here. The prices for two ounces of many of those beverages will make the eyes pop out of your head sideways and go running out the front door. In more than a few cases, two drinks here will cost you close to what you would pay for a full bottle purchased at a liquor store. Now to be sure - bar drinking is expensive. That kind of percentage markup is not unheard of in the industry. But when you move up the price range for the raw material, The absolute amount of money you are overpaying to have that drink goes up astronomically. I will pay big for a peak experience I will remember for the rest of my life. (See my review of Craft Omakase.) I will not pay big for a random experiment with a bottle that could be wonderful and could be overrated. It is more economical to just buy the bottle. If the experiment works, I get a free month of legendary drinking. To my mind, bottle testing at Seven Grand just doesn't make sense.

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Seven Grand - Billiards area

Billiards area

Seven Grand - Bourbon whisky

Bourbon whisky

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Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar - Whiskey Cake:
sticky toffee cake, bourbon anglaise, spiced pecans, house made vanilla whipped cream

Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar

4.4(845 reviews)
31.6 mi
•$$

Whiskey cake delivers…read more Knowledgeable bar staff can help you on your Whiskey selection from their voluminous offerings. Short visit this trip, just a quick appetizer of the candy bacon... Goodness gracious it was delicious. The patron beside me had ordered the deviled eggs... OMG I forgot how great those are and they just looked delicious ... Probably would taste pretty good with the bacon I enjoyed. Serving size was plentiful and I took about half of the appetizer home to enjoy another day. Lots of great food here plus they have a outstanding Whiskey selection, you need to come check this place out and enjoy a poor of that Whiskey you've always wanted to taste

Gave this another try after several years and it's still not great and way overpriced…read more Service was terrible. Made a reservation for a special occasion. This was not acknowledged by any staff. Sat there for nearly 15 minutes before anyone came to the table. The waitress refused to write down a part of our order, so it came out wrong and then she blamed the kitchen. Food is only mediocre. Definitely not worth the cost.

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Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar - TAVERN BURGER:
brisket blend, new American cheese, dill pickles, lettuce, tomato, fancy sauce, sesame bun

TAVERN BURGER: brisket blend, new American cheese, dill pickles, lettuce, tomato, fancy sauce, sesame bun

Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar - Chicken & Waffle:
malted waffle, crispy chicken tenders, sunny up eggs, maple syrup, country gravy

Chicken & Waffle: malted waffle, crispy chicken tenders, sunny up eggs, maple syrup, country gravy

Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar - Chicken & Cheese Melt:
roasted chicken, peppered bacon, fontina cheese, tomato, lettuce, avocado, roasted shallot mayo, sourdough

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Chicken & Cheese Melt: roasted chicken, peppered bacon, fontina cheese, tomato, lettuce, avocado, roasted shallot mayo, sourdough

Lakeway's Speakeasy and Cigar Bar

Lakeway's Speakeasy and Cigar Bar

4.1(19 reviews)
14.2 mi

Unforgettable! About 6 weeks ago, I sent an email to the Speakeasy Cigar Lounge in Lakeway to see…read moreif someone there might help me pull off a cool surprise for my man's birthday. I got the idea that Jason should have his own signature cocktail. I had the perfect name for it and a list of drinks he likes, but I'm no mixologist, so I needed help to pull this off. Sonya McKinney, the manager replied to my request saying she was all in. And boy was she! From her creative expertise, the "Liberty Risk" cocktail was born. Jason is a retired Navy fighter pilot with an ornery streak a mile wide. Whenever the aircraft carrier came into port, the crew was at liberty to enjoy time in town, unless of course, they'd done a mischief and found themselves on liberty risk, and thus restricted to the ship. Jason wasn't completely unfamiliar with liberty risk. "Liberty Risk" became the name of his boat, his most prized possession, making it also the perfect name for his signature cocktail. Sonya didn't just create an awesome cocktail, she hung a professionally made banner above the bar introducing the drink, wrote and laminated the backstory of the drink, and bought a special Navy veteran glass in which to present the drink, complete with real Navy wings that she attached to a golden cocktail skewer to garnish the drink! She also arranged for the musician who was playing that night to lead the whole bar in singing Happy Birthday to him. Thanks to Sonya, the whole experience was unparalleled and it's a special memory Jason and I will always cherish.

I went there for cigars... not awesome. Selection is weak, inventory doesn't seem to me managed and…read moreworst of all the "humidor" is not controlled. My cigars were on the verge of too dry. Also - oddly, this is not at all a speak easy.

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Lakeway's Speakeasy and Cigar Bar
Lakeway's Speakeasy and Cigar Bar
Lakeway's Speakeasy and Cigar Bar

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Whiskey Ridge

4.2(147 reviews)
6.8 mi

This hidden restaurant is a must in Hays County. The…read moreambiance, the service and the food altogether made this experience one of a kind. First, the service was amazing, our server was very attentive, extremely kind and gave me great recommendations. Now, the food... I went there to try some apps and I was in awe by the deliciousness and tastiness of the plates I got. The crispy calamari was one of a kind... I loved the mix of chili with pecans, which I had never tried. Also, the oysters were absolutely amazing! I got 2 dozens since they were so good... and the yellow tuna tostadas, were perfect to finish up, the tuna was a high quality tuna and the guac with pepitas gave it a nice touch... my server recommended a nice white wine to pair all of this and it was fantastic. I highly recommend (if it's not too hot) to dine outside. Coming back for sure!

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.

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Whiskey Ridge - Looking out at patio from inside

Looking out at patio from inside

Whiskey Ridge - Guacamole app

Guacamole app

Whiskey Ridge - Chocolate cake

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Still Austin Whiskey Co. - The Lounge

Still Austin Whiskey Co.

4.5(370 reviews)
13.2 mi
•$$

Decided to finally pay a visit to the distillery while I was…read morein town. This is such an awesome spot. The staff is so amazing. Absolutely knowledgeable of the product of the product. They have a great variety of in house cocktails. There is some seating inside and a chill seating area outside with a stage for when they have live music. Next time I'm in a Austin, I will definitely be stopping in again

I was very excited to take this tour and have been a longtime supporter of Still Austin. Before the…read moretour began, I purchased drinks and was encouraged to buy a bottle I already planned to purchase because it was close to the 9:00 PM sales cutoff. Unfortunately, the bartender who sold me the bottle failed to note my purchase or communicate it to the other staff. When I later picked up the bottle and informed a different bartender that it had already been purchased, he took the bottle from me and refused to verify the transaction, even after I showed proof of payment from my bank account and asked him to look up the purchase by amount and time. Only after the original bartender was located and confirmed the sale was I allowed to leave with my bottle. The entire situation was embarrassing and completely diminished what should have been a great experience. I have a whiskey review channel and have been a devoted fan of Still Austin. A brand is defined not only by its products but also by how it trains its employees to treat customers. Unfortunately, this experience fell far short of that standard.

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Still Austin Whiskey Co. - Lime - Gin - Mint

Lime - Gin - Mint

Still Austin Whiskey Co. - Something for everyone: even a Bloody Mary!

Something for everyone: even a Bloody Mary!

Still Austin Whiskey Co. - Sterrato's cheese pizza slice.

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