Moontower Cider Company's tasting room is such a lovely surprise. I wandered in kind of on a whim…read moreand ended up staying longer than I expected. This was a while back, but when I went, it was around valentines and there was some event going on with belly dancing and baby chicks running around a table. Super chill, unpretentious. Everyone I talked to was kind and knew their stuff without ever being pushy. Whether you're grabbing a cider to go or just hanging out for a bit, it feels easy. Even if you're not drinking, they have options, which I really appreciated. It's the kind of spot that makes you want to come back -- not just for the drinks, but for the vibe.

I have been wanting to check this place out and a private event with my fellow coworkers gave me…read morethe opportunity I was looking for. I noticed there's only about a dozen spots to park in and not much in the way of street parking. I have to admit this venue is actually a lot smaller than I imagined. When you walk through the door, you'll find that it is a small 700 square-foot space with a 6' bar which features a few home made ciders on tap. They also have a nice selection of organic wines and nonalcoholic beverages, but no beer. In case you're wondering, you can actually rent this room out for a private party for about 30, but probably not more than 40 of your closest friends (I recommend car pooling). If you rent this space, then you can bring your own beer which their license permits. They do have two relatively clean unisex bathrooms and a few picnic tables outside. This place seems to be a good neighborhood hang out, but also acts as a nice quaint venue for small parties. Photos included for more perspective.

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.

This Distillery is located in Downtown Bastrop area and is a great bar to have amazing drinks and…read moreenjoy a good cigar with friends. The place has inside and outside seating and the atmosphere has a rustic vibe to it. There is a small stage for live music and I recommend the various selections of Old Fashions at the Cigar Bar. The customer service is great and the business is always clean. So if you are looking for a great spot for drinks and good quality time then look no further.

Really glad this place opened up over here. The setup is clean, the layout is nice, and everything…read morefeels easy to find once you're inside. Arif, the manager, was super helpful and actually took the time to help me find what I needed instead of just pointing me in a direction. If you're coming off Parmer, just keep driving a little deeper toward the apartments, and you'll see it right in front of the lawn area. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

This liquor store sits directly next-door to the East Village market and directly across from the…read moreEast Village Center stage. It's a perfect place to grab yourself a cold six pack or seltzer and hang out on the concert lawn. Despite being a fairly small location, they really pack in a lot of very unique offerings worth exploring. They have a nice selection of cigars in their humidor, E cigarettes, and some unique spirits I have not seen anywhere else but here. Definitely a great asset to those who live in the floors above and the hotel nearby. The photos should entice you through the door.

Local family owned brewery and vineyard . Outside of Austin…read more, and worth the drive . Dog friendly .

First impression: well setup winery and brewery with a very nice shop. Wine tasting and a…read moreseparate open facility for beer, music and what I would call pub food. Family and animal very friendly. Bring everyone! Very casual and relaxing with live country music on Saturdays. Music - when we were there- was not too loud. David Touchton was in stage. He was fantastic! If you get a chance to see/hear him sing... you really should. One man band but he is just that good. Now back to the Rising Sun. I particularly enjoyed the watermelon and pear accentuated wines. Very different and fun. Hubby really liked the "Barbarian" red. The food menu includes tacos, pizzas, burgers, and a few sharable dishes like hatch chili skillet enchiladas, wings, charcuterie board etc. It is all self service. Everyone is very nice.

I love the beer here, Texas Amber is one of my favorites! The new Grackel Chocolate Strawberry…read more stout is delicious!

Great local brewery with a lot of community involvement. Typically open Friday-Sunday so I don't…read moreget to visit often as I want because I work most weekends. They bring in food trucks regularly. Ranging from German food to Texas bbq. The owners and bar tenders are very friendly and know their beer. There is an indoor bar area with a/c as well as a very spacious outdoor area with plenty of seating where they have bands and events regularly. The beer is all great quality and a solid variety. Little bit of something for everyone. My favorites are the peanut butter porter and the kolsch. Their K-9 is also a super easy drinker.

This place is amazing! Found this gem after attending the Renaissance Festival down the road in…read morePaige. The winery is next door to the brewery so you can take food and drinks between the two. They had live music and it's quite a large, covered venue. Staff were extremely friendly and food was pretty good. They were having a dinner special of green chili meatloaf the first night we went, it looked and smelled delicious. We enjoyed ourselves so much we returned the following weekend and enjoyed more live music.

The South is the most hospitable rings true for this brewery! Truly treated like new members of the…read morefamily by the family that owns and runs the brewery and winery. They offer flights of 4 beers for $8, so we grabbed the opportunity to try all of their beers as well as one of the seltzer flavors they make. We choose the lemon/lime, but they also had a prickly pear and a watermelon seltzer available. Our favorite beers were the Dube Moon (a play on Blue Moon, served with a fresh orange slice and everything) as well as the Wolf Bock (very toasty and malty perfect for the colder months). There is a large food menu that is made in house. We ordered the Green Chili Cheeseburger that was delicious and evoked memories of happy backyard celebrations with the Green Chili Mac and Cheese side(I could eat a whole bucket of this!), and it comes with a pickle. We then headed over to the winery building which has lots of homemade items and food products to stuff your stockings for the holidays. We tried a create your own flight of 4 different wines and learned a lot about the area and how they make everything. The wines were more sweet and light than we usually drink, but I'm sure that appeals to more people. The drive out is very far, but there are a decent amount of signs along the way. It's a great wide space to bring your dog or kids. There are 2 very well behaved and friendly Australian Shepards of the owners that roam around. One sat with us for a while, so cute! There are a few large, clear tvs and that day they had a few football games playing that day with a reasonable volume. They have an amazing stage setup and live music every week. This would be a wonderful place to use for a large event. They have large, clean bathrooms and tons of parking. We'll definitely be back to try rotating beers and just purely because of the service and how welcome we were made to feel.

Great and very friendlybstaff here! Close to Georgetown and cool swag as well! Watching the…read moreWorld Cup and the Belmont Stakes!

Always great to support small independent breweries, and Power Brewing Project is just that…read more Located in an unusual shopping center north of Hutto, the garage-style taproom is classic microbrewery. They have events and food trucks weekly, a bunch of TVs, around 10 beers on tap, and a nice crowd of regulars keeping the vibe up. For the true Austin brewery fans, keep an eye out in the back for some empty kegs labeled and reclaimed from other, former breweries, that now have a new home at Power.

Came here with my book club for this month's meeting and had such a great time! Millie's is the…read moreperfect spot to meet up with friends or bring the family. There's an ice cream shop up front, a cozy bar area in the back, and a few food trucks out front if you're hungry. Plenty of outdoor seating and a few spots at the bar as well. The bartender took great care of us--super friendly and made our drinks quickly. You can't beat their $6 Aperol Spritz! There's also a soda fountain, which is a nice touch, and parking was easy with a good number of spots available. Highly recommend for a laid-back, fun hangout spot with something for everyone!

Great place to come to have a good time. Good drinks, good food and a friendly staff. Jose and Lena…read moreare awesome people. Looking forward to seeing all the new additions coming soon here. Try the firecracker shrimp!