New Artesian Distillery had a great vibe…read more We ended up getting a groupon for a tour at this distillery, and it did not disappoint. The tour came with a flight of their drinks, which included gin, bourbon and vodka. My favorite was the gin. Along with the flight of drinks , we also got two cocktails and the tour. The staff was awesome and the drinks were great. We got all of this for a great price. I also enjoyed to hear about the history of how this distillery came to be. The tour included just me and one other person, which ended up making it feel very personal and give the opportunity to ask a lot of questions. Find the groupon for this place and check out what they have to offer!!

10/25/25: My wife wanted to surprise me for our anniversary weekend and booked a distillery tour at…read moreNew Artisan Distillery. We arrived shorty before our scheduled time, and the distillery was just opening. Don (co-owner) welcomed me and told us to come on in. The space is very welcoming, and we immediately felt comfortable. We were fortunate enough that Don took care of us. He told us about the beginnings of the distillery, how he and his partner got started, and how they have continued to evolve. Their attention to details are unmatched. Their gin, bourbon, and vodka were all top-notch, and we were very impressed by the personalized tour. Don's passion and knowledge made the experience truly memorable. We learned so much about artisan products, and the efforts that go into making them. I strongly recommend this experience to others. Their spirits taste really good. We could've stayed longer, as comfortable as Don made us feel. We were able to sample most of their products and we had two amazing cocktails each. We purchased the Artisanal Gin, the Barrel Finished Gin, and the Blended Bourbon. My wife surprised me with a bottle of the Blended Bourbon, and Don presented it in a very nice gift bag. He actually dedicated the bottles to us and signed them. We're looking forward to bringing our friends for another visit soon. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and recommend a tour to any spirits enthusiast!

Quick update to say that I still love this place. A few key points:…read more 1) Staff is still kind, funny, laid-back, and friendly. They bailed us out by allowing us to bring in our own cake when the pizza place next door was threatening to charge a massive per-person fee for us to serve it on our own plates with our own plastic utensils (ugh, seriously?). THANK YOU! They also are still chill AF and let everyone stay past closing to watch the end of the Texas football game. 2) Favorite cocktails these days include the Angry Bee (a spicy bee's knees) and the Hibiscus Basil Lemonade (when you want an adult beverage that's also refreshing and light). The drink menu hasn't changed much over the years, but why should it? It's solid. 3) Their food also is solid; we didn't have any this time around due to a very poor decision to have pizza next door, but I've never been let down by their food menu. Some damn yummy sandwiches. Keep on keepin' on, Lockwood.

The Old Fashioned That Made Ice Disappear"…read more Victor behind the bar at Lockwood Distillery doesn't merely make an Old Fashioned--he seems to conduct a small, bourbon-based magic trick. This thing is a work of art: beautifully balanced, silky, spirit-forward, and finished with just enough citrus and sweetness to remind you that sophistication doesn't have to take itself too seriously. Then there's the monolithic ice cube, so ridiculously pure and crystal-clear that it practically vanishes inside the glass; you know it's there only because the laws of physics insist something must be holding that magnificent orange peel and cherry in suspension. Victor has somehow managed to make frozen water look expensive. If Michelangelo had worked in bourbon instead of marble, I'm reasonably certain he'd have ordered another. Exceptional cocktail, exceptional craftsmanship--and dangerously easy to admire until you realize you've already finished it.

What fun! Chris was a great tour guide / very knowledgable. Learned a lot - didn't even know we…read morehave a distillery close by. The tasting was excellent and took home a self-bottled Malt Whiskey. If you have not been - you gotta go!

I came with a friend for a tour of the distillery. The tour was informative and fun, and ended with…read morea sampling of some of the whiskey. The staff members we interacted with were well-informed and friendly. It was really cook to see how the whiskey is fermented, distilled, aged, and bottled. This is a really cool place and I'll be recommending it to others!

**Disappointing Experience at Hermann Marshall**…read more I attended a private event at Hermann Marshall on August 16th, held in their private party room. This was my third time attending a private event at Hermann Marshall, and unfortunately, it was the first time I experienced what I felt was inconsistent and disappointing service. As part of the event, the host offered complimentary mixed drinks served by Hermann Marshall staff. My server was Mary Ann, who I understand is married to the manager/owner. Mary Ann initially served me one complimentary Old Fashioned, which, as usual, was very good. About an hour later, I returned to the bar for another. At that point, Mary Ann placed her hand over the Old Fashioned dispenser and told me they were no longer serving complimentary drinks because the prepaid limit had been reached. She then told me I could purchase one if I wanted another drink. I had no issue with purchasing a drink, so I got my debit card and purchased a smoked Old Fashioned. What I found confusing, however, was that there appeared to be a significant amount of the premixed Old Fashioned remaining in the dispenser. Approximately an hour later, while getting food near the bar, I saw Mary Ann serve another attendee an Old Fashioned from the same container she had previously told me was no longer available for complimentary drinks. I asked Mary Ann why I had been charged for my drink while another attendee was still receiving complimentary Old Fashioneds. Her response was unclear, but she ultimately told me that if I wanted another drink, I would need to pay for it. From what I observed, however, other attendees were continuing to receive complimentary Old Fashioneds within the limit established by the party host. What made the situation particularly disappointing was not having to pay for a drink--I was perfectly willing to do that--but rather the inconsistent treatment and lack of transparency regarding how the complimentary drinks were being distributed. I have been a consistent patron of Hermann Marshall, attending Tuesday Bingo nights, happy hours, and other events, and I have also brought friends with me. Unfortunately, this experience left me feeling uncomfortable and disappointed, particularly given the circumstances surrounding the event. I believe all guests should receive consistent and transparent service, regardless of who they are. Based on this experience, I will no longer be supporting Hermann Marshall or recommending HM to friends. I hope management takes this feedback seriously, as this was a very different experience from the positive experiences I've had at Hermann Marshall in the past.

Love, love, love this bar. The atmosphere is awesome and always such a great place to hang out…read more They have my absolute favorite espresso martini -- I seriously compare every other one I try to this place, and nothing ever measures up. One of the best parts is the music level. It's fun and sets the mood, but it's not so loud that you can't actually have a conversation. Being able to bring in your own food is also a huge bonus and makes the experience even better. Definitely one of our favorite spots.

A cute little family owned winery we stopped by on our way to see the Ennis bluebonnets. The "wine…read moretasting room" is very cute and there are also little goodies for sale, like candles and gummy wine infused dinos (!!!). There's also a good selection of cheesecakes which sounded interesting but we didn't try them. Staff was very friendly in giving recommendations and describing each wine. Tried a few recommended wines (each person can sample 2 for free) and they were just okay for me. Lots of fruity wines and some seasonal flavors like gingerbread which was interesting. I liked the lime with coconut the most, but didn't love any enough to buy a glass or bottle. We ended up getting the cheese board, which was $18 and came with crackers and a good selection of cheeses, meats, nuts and mustard dip. Adding some grapes would've been amazing!

Stumbled across this place while we were out looking at the bluebonnets and it was a great little…read morefind. First let me say that April is their peak time (because it's blue bonnet season and folks are out and about) so they charge a fee to park. We arrived near closing time yet they were kind enough to welcome us in and allow us to look around. We also decided to grab a glass of wine while we walked around looking. I will honestly say that I am NOT a wine snob, I couldn't tell ya a good glass from a bad glass but I don't like dry and I don't usually like reds. With that said I was given some suggestions and for what it's worth, I'd drink it again. We were offered to purchase some cheesecake but without seeing what I was getting and told $11, I passed on it. I will say that the souvenir "glass" that I paid for was disappointing, come to find out it's a plastic cup, however I was told it "floats in the pool" but I'll never know because I don't own a pool to sip and float in. So most the folks out in the yard were wine tasting and seemed to be enjoying what they had. I had one couple who actually went down the list letting me know what their favorites were and why (I took notes). This is a cute little spot off the beaten path. I must say that I'm thankful for a restroom but I'm never a fan of portable potty's and unfortunately this was the only option at the time. If I'm out this way again, I'll make a stop and try a wine flight to see if the other wines live up to the hype.

@pollothecaique and myself visited the distillery on a Saturday (Labor Day weekend) and enjoyed the…read morefriendly atmosphere and dedicated whiskey makers. The staff was very accommodating and the location is definitely very rustic and out in the middle of nowhere. In a good way. My only disappointment is they did not have much merchandise for sale, because I was looking forward to one of their caps. The whiskey tasted very delicious. I am a big fan of Rye but the way they are so dedicated to their Wheat whiskeys you can definitely tell in the flavor. I am excited to try this whiskey in different cocktail recipes.

Good Texas whiskey better than what you will find in Kentucky or Tennessee. Knowledgeable staff…read moreable to suggest whiskey to sample.

Barbie usually gets a buzz from ballz and all the things ballz can do, but it's not alcohol related…read more(as it is for most people). If it's alcohol related for you, then these *are* the ballz you're looking for. These super cute alcoholic drinks are basically balls of alcohol which you can find in various places such as New Orleans - which is where I found these. Definitely impressive and unique, and if I was a drinker I'm sure I would really enjoy them. They're cocktail-style so they taste sugary and decent. They're shelf-stable so that's the downside (including taste-wise) but you can't have everything.

Sour apple is where it's at! So delicious! Probably shouldn't chug em back to back unless you can…read moreafford bail

This will be my third time attending the Texas Winos. I absolutely love it. My family and friends…read moreenjoyed every moment of it. It's small but personal. You get to experience a one on one conversation with the vendors and they are so pleasant and welcoming.

DO NOT BOOK, IT'S A SCAM! LOOK AT ALL THEIR BBB COMPLAINTS!!!…read more Is there a reason I just got charged $228.60 when the last event I went to was in July???? And there are review from many people saying the same thing has happened to them! What is wrong with you? I expect a refund ASAP! And I will tell everyone that this is how you operate!!!! In July 4 of us went to your event in Round Rock and all 4 of us got charge $228 this week! Shameful!

Took my Mom today while she's in town visiting. Had a great experience and John was excellent guide…read more& driver. We stopped at Landon Winery (Grapevine), Farina Winery where we also ate lunch and Cross Timbers Winery where they had live music playing. Enjoyed it so much I plan on doing it again with my guy and friends.

This is my 2nd time doing this tour and I have to say this is a blast especially with a fun group…read more This time my husband got me a tour with my 2 bff and it was amazing! The bus group was a cool one too. After the 1st winery we were all happy and singing lol. The tour is around $150 per person and it includes 2 wineries (4 different wine tasting on each), a 3 full course meal at a steak house with 3 wine tasting at the restaurant and the bus trip to all the places. You get picked up at the embassy hotel at 5:30 and by 10:30 they are bringing you back. The restaurant was a disappointment. Last time the tour took us to a nice steak house. This time the place was a glorified TX Road house/sport bar and that is why I won't give them the 5 stars. But everything else was great and I will definitely do this tour again.