Found a really cute spot tucked away in Round Top…read more You walk in through this green courtyard with fire pits and chairs and it kind of forces you to slow down for a second before going inside which I actually loved. Just felt calm right away. Inside is super open with really tall ceilings. There's a small bar upstairs they call a speakeasy... it's not really hidden since you can see it from downstairs, but it's still a nice little vibe. Drinks were really good too. They stay pretty busy, but service didn't miss a beat. Food came out looking good and actually tasted just as good. Always a win. Only thing is when it gets packed, it does get pretty loud, especially upstairs at the bar. So just something to keep in mind depending on the vibe you're going for. And honestly, the fire pits outside were probably my favorite part. Perfect spot to sit and hang out for a bit. If you're in Round Top, it's definitely worth checking out.

Boon & Co checks the box for being a little bit of everything. There's a large family-friendly…read moredining room, a cool speakeasy- style upstairs cocktail bar, a retail shop, wine cellar, cheese counter, and even a pizza oven. A wide selection of options, sure to meet the needs of any group. While there, we saw a large multi-generational family, a bachelorette group, several couples and some girlfriends all enjoying food and drinks. The building itself is beautiful, with high lofted ceilings, suspended glass lamps, an interior design scheme in the upstairs bar definitely worth sharing on social media. Since we arrived in the late afternoon, we opted to sit upstairs at the bar, overlooking the main dining room, for a few cocktails. I was a fairly hungry, not having had lunch and also ordered the grain bowl. This dish was good but not quite what I was expecting. I would consider it to be more of a salad, largely comprised of arugula tossed in quinoa, than a hearty grain bowl. For drinks, we got a couple of espresso martinis ($18) and these were excellent. Hand-shaken, not overly sweet, and beautifully garnished with an anise seed. Overall, Boon & Co was a great stop. I would definitely return and recommend to someone visiting Round Top for the day!

For our last day in Round Top, we stopped in at the Stone Cellar for a quick bite to eat. The venue…read moreis actually split into two places, the Stone Cellar and Jon Perez Lounge. The Stone Cellar is to the left and from there you can just order the food from the counter, whereas the lounge you will get table service. Given that this place also hosts live music, trying it out during the day when there wasn't a band (or crowds) made for an enjoyable lunch outing. I would say the menu has pub/bar fare and given that we were both craving pizza and a hamburger, we decided to order one of each to split. The staff also mentioned the Fried Gouda Bites are popular, so we opted for those as well. Let's start with the latter - the Fried Gouda bites were amazing, everything you could expect from freshly deep-fried cheese, decadent and tasty, these are a must order. For the burger, we ordered The Standard, and as the name suggests, their standard burger (I call these "diner-style") and my brother and I both agreed - this is damn near the perfect burger and the best one I've had in quite some time. It was just the perfect amalgamation meat, condiments, and sauce, with a delicious bun holding it all in together. Finally, the margarita pesto pizza was also great - crispy thin crust and just the right amount of cheese and sauce. So, don't overlook the Stone Cellar as a place to go see some live music, it has some amazingly delicious food as well. We will be back next year.

Staying nearby for a mother daughter weekend and we chose stone cellar for our first dinner. It was…read moreonly Thursday, so there was no live music, but the place was spacious in a big cool barn type building with awesome wall decor, a huge counter where you order and lots of tables on the outside patio. Greeted with a smile and took our order, paid and got a number to take to our table. I had the fish taco special and it was cooked perfectly. We also had the cowgirl junky thin pizza which hit the spot. Each of us got the lavender ranch water which was refreshing and flavorful. Can't wait to explore more and maybe hear some music this weekend.

Everything was awesome! I will be returning back! I had a great time, my friend and I walked around…read moreafter lunch shopping.

I've only been to Duo Modern for brunch, and it was a great experience…read more We did a day-trip to Round Top, and we started off here for their brunch buffet, carafes of mimosas, and some shopping. It's located inside the Market Hill building. Sunday brunch is 10am-2pm. The buffet had a range of breakfast classics (pancakes, eggs) to enchies and chilaquiles. Would love to drop in at another time to check out their lunch or dinner. P.S. They have a full bar.

Good service, funky ambience, tasty food. Great selection of…read morehomemade pies. A Round Top tradition for many years.

Easily, hands down, the best steak I have had in several years. Highly recommend this spot!read more

This was the perfect place for us as a family of three enjoying some time off together. There was…read morejust the right amount of noise and space--the overall atmosphere and décor balanced each other really well. We were greeted by a waitress who was very friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. It's a true hole-in-the-wall spot located in a very cute part of town in Brenham. The food was delicious and the portions were very generous. I will definitely be back and highly recommend this place.

One of the only restaurants that decided to stay opened on NYE. We have two places we always go and…read morethe we're both closed. Saw that an old Taco places had people sitting down and eating so we gave it ago. The owner was super friendly and sat us without a reservation. When I say surprised, cheated and floored that we didn't notice the change in restaurants in the year and a half they've been opened! The servers were first off some of the kindest ones. Each of them that came to our table we're awesome. This old lady didn't catch the name to our server, but he deserves extra points for answering all my questions and allowing me to take menus back to the hotel I work at! My hubby and I weren't starving and we decided to share a small plate and one main dish. The Mozzarella Tartine had an excellent taste. N ended to be less charred. A bit difficult to cut into with a butter knife. The Steak Frites my friends was one of our top favorite piece of steak we have had since moving to Texas 26 years ago!! We could cut the meat with our forks. The fries were perfectly seasoned and crisp and that aioli -- I will take a bottle! Restaurant had perfect lighting and truly classy looking decor. This is a place you need to bring your significant other or best friend and enjoy. We were told that their lunch menu basically stays the same, but their dinner and brunch menu change on occasion and last night was obviously their special occasion menu.

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.

Superb service, delightful food, delicious cocktails, and chill vibes. 10/10 would recommendread more

Loved it! The waitresses were friendly and talkative. The…read moreplace was nice and the live music was great! Although the place has a dress code, a few people were let in that violated that dress code.... Some guy decided to wear a Hawaiian shirt with his dockers, another guy wore his BIG COWBOY hat with his BIG Belt buckle.... Both violated the dress code, but I am guessing since they were "Older", the establishment gave them a pass... Overall, we had a great time! Lamb Pops are fantastic! The red snapper was great, and the drinks were mixed properly.... Going back in a couple of weeks for the Burlesque Show.....

We visited Prohibition ATX and loved our experience! Although it took us about 5 minutes to find…read morethe entrance, once we did, we were glad we made the effort. The atmosphere is very relaxed and cozy/fun. The bartenders were very helpful and the drinks were delicious. I highly recommend the old fashioned!

I am a sucker for a speakeasy when it is done right. I love the idea of being somewhere that not…read moreeveryone knows about. It feels like an IYKYK atmosphere. Located off Anderson Mill in the corner of a strip mall is a bookshelf with a door on the right side. If you cannot figure out the entrance, there is a doorbell to ring as well. I believe it is owned by the same people who own The Mill bar right next door, which makes it feel like a cool bonus space. My friend and I sat next to a faux fireplace, where we were greeted by the only bartender working and placed our order. Once he opened the tab, it was disappointing that he never came back to check if we wanted another drink. It wasn't super busy on the Monday we went, but since he was the only one manning the bar, the bartender was always doing something, so I don't blame him fully for not checking back in with us. I ordered a drink called the Velvet Vice. It looked nothing like the picture and tasted similar to an Aviation cocktail with egg whites. I happened to really like it. It is a very relaxed space, but once the speakeasy gimmick wears off, it does not have much else going for it. It is still a cool place, but I am not sure it was worth the lengthy drive to get there. RIYL: A bar hidden behind a bookshelf

The wife and I were in Brenham for a day of checking out some antique shops. After some shopping…read moreand a bite at Must Be Heaven, I wanted to check out Brown Water. Upon entry, very surprised. That 1st smell of a good cigar bar is awesome. It's way bigger than it appeared from the street. I wondered into one of the two walk in humidors as the wife headed to the bar for a glass of wine. I selected a few Rocky Patels and then got me a rum n coke. I passed on lighting a stick up as I knew we wouldn't be there that long. Visited with the owner, who helped me select some of the sticks I selected. Nice guy. The wife and I had a good time. Next time I'll plan for a longer visit. Later.

My wife and I attended the Maifest parade this morning, and some people neatly put out chairs and…read moreblankets for the children to sit on while the parade was to be going by them. The shopkeeper came out with a sandwich board and told the people that they had to move down the sidewalk so that he could put out his signage. He was not conducting business during the parade. He was just out there, puffing on his cigar. Why couldn't he have waited until after the parade was over to put out his signage that advertised cheap cigarettes boxes?!