I have not been back to Cottonwood Creek Brewery in a bit, but I went back on Friday on a whim for…read moresome happy hour vibes. I sat with some co-workers at the bar area and tried some of the Brussels sprouts while sipping on their blonde and their Italian pilsner. They have definitely stepped it up on all fronts since the last time. I went when they were still getting things together, but now, with their head on their shoulders and a full beer distribution license, they actually have a lot of good things going for them. It is also cool that they have live music on Friday nights, but I am not going to lie, it is kind of blasting in there. I am glad they are still successful, as there was a wait to get in as we were leaving. In addition, the dining room, the bar, and the patio were all packed by 6:30 pm. Happy hour is nice because $5 pours of their beers is an excellent deal, and I will definitely be coming back for just a drink or two in the future without the need to order food. Their bar has it on lock. RIYL: Brews in Hutto.

We usually try breweries in Austin, but while we were out furniture shopping, we decided to give…read moreCottonwood Creek Brewery a try--and it turned out to be a good experience overall. The place was fairly crowded, with a mostly family-oriented crowd and lots of young kids around. They have a small outdoor seating area with about 4-5 tables, along with a ship-themed play structure that was clearly a big hit with the kids. Inside, the vibe is more like a sports bar, with TV screens on the walls and an open seating layout with plenty of tables and chairs. Service was a bit slow to start--we waited around 20-25 minutes without anyone coming to take our order. However, once we mentioned it to a server, the manager stepped in promptly, apologized, and made sure our order was taken right away, which we appreciated. For drinks, I ordered the Girl Boss Pink Guava Hazy IPA, and my husband had the Hefepotamus Hefeweizen. We also tried the Texas Blueberry Old-Fashioned. All the drinks were fresh, flavorful, and very refreshing. We started with the Smoked Sweet Chili Wings and hummus with house-made pita chips. The wings paired perfectly with the beer. For the main course, we ordered the Nashville Yardbird and the Beer Can Chicken. The standout for us was the Nashville Yardbird--juicy, flavorful chicken with delicious sauces and a really well-balanced preparation. Overall, it was a good experience. Give it a try if you're in the Hutto area, especially for a casual outing with family.

Enjoyed stoped by to have a drink from a great neighborhood bar. I have been to other locations and…read morethe services is always awesome. The bartenders are knowledgeable and help me choose a drink I will enjoy.

Jeremy, Danielle. Kaylie and Liz knock it out of the park - great service + great drinks = great…read morebar. They remember your name - very Cheerxs ish If you happen to check them out - you need to Everyone loves to go where everyone knows their name

Been here several times. I need to try their other burgers but I'm so hooked on the Jalapeño popper…read moreburger! One recommendation, try their seasoned fries. I chose the Cajun fries this go around, so good (salty and little spice) which complimented the burger well. Service was great, our sever was friendly and quick to deliver our food and carry out our orders correctly (my wife got the chicken burger modified for her needs and it was dead on). The chicken burger was really good as well. But I'll stick to the beef ;) The feel of the restaurant is that of a bar/restaurant, dim and cozy. Music filled the air which was pretty chill country music. No need to rush here!

The service was bad. We had ordered drink waters and then a kids sweet tea and a sprite took…read moreforever to get those. We also had ordered a spicy watermelon margarita that was all ice and maybe 4 sips worth. Then they didn't even get our food order right and they didn't even get our child her food until we said we needed the check and to bag it up and it ended up being the wrong thing anyways. The waitresses attitude sucked she couldn't memorize the order like she thought she could and then just overall experience was not good. Will not be going back.

Sing us a song…read more... Went to Kalahari with a friend for the TPS annual meeting. After a long day, we decided to go to Redd's Piano Bar and Lounge for a drink and to enjoy some music. So much fun! Ordered a drink at the bar. They have mocktails that are not on the menu, so you have to ask. The hibiscus mocktail was so delicious and a deal at $4. My friend enjoyed her "grownup" hibiscus cocktail, too. So much fun to sing rounds of Piano Man, Sweet Caroline and Shout, that we came back the next day after another day of conferencing and closing down the adults only, Grotto Swim Bar, at the waterpark. Lose Yourself, the first time I've ever heard/sang a rap song at a piano bar. A great place to unwind after a long day of learning at Kalahari. Thanks for the music and the complimentary round of hibiscus mocktails on day 2. Can't wait to go back next year.

If I go to the bar, it's been $60 on a pour stagg a $60 bottle and I can't get a picture. I don't…read morewant the drink. If your charging museum prices for drinks, you better let your patrons take pictures with the bottles at least

This should be a set on Ghost Adventures. Rad staff, rad beer, super cool location, great beer…read moreselection and an honorable mention, great beer. Beer. BEER

We heard about Rockabilly opening a little while back and wanted to wait until they had some of…read moretheir own beer on tap to check them out and Barks for Beers this month seemed like the perfect opportunity. We went yesterday afternoon and its a really nice property with tons of space. They have a cool stage area, a playground, several tables near the bar with view of the tv and some open inside space next to cornhole. I want to say they had about 8 of other breweries beers on tap (real ale bock and Pinthouse Scorpion Disco are the two I remember) and then they also had cocktails and 2 of their own beers: an amber, and then what I got: the tangerine cream ale. I thought it was pretty good which was surprising as usually, new breweries take a bit to get things figured out. It would be a solid beer for a warm day. The bartender was friendly and they also had a bbq truck on site that smelled delicious but we didn't have time to check-out this time. The only negative I'd say is there is zero inside space with A/C, its all open air. That's not a dealbreaker for me but as its only going to get even hotter, I'm curious how it will impact their business.

There was a wait, yet there were 9 of us!!! :)…read more Ambiance was casual and you could hear the person beside you. My family enjoyed all the fantastic food and beers!!! I had the Spicy Shrimp and Noodles Salad! So yummy!! Of course, my favorite part was spending time with my family!

Bday dinner on Fri at 6pm/party of 3. *We had res for 6pm…read moreand were seated upon entry. *Jennifer G was our waitress and did a fantastic job-she was patient and went the xtra mile with menu options and the bday dessert. *No waiting for table (dining rm was 95%full). *Food was served quicker than expected. *Bus staff was also friendly and refilled waters. *4th visit in 6mos and food quality has improved since 1st visit. ***Will visit again.

The absolute antithesis of a trendy hot spot, this old school holdout on a dusty warehouse-lined…read moreroad is the antidote to the over-hyped, over-priced bars downtown. It's definitely a destination, in the sense that you're not going to just stumble across it on your next walk. I happen to love this vibe. The crowd skews a bit older, despite the fact that cocktails range from $8 - 10. When I went, it was chill, and a big country band was out jamming on the gazebo. There's also a smaller stage indoors. They brew/distill everything on sight and I've been told there are sporadic tours, which I really want in on. Hopefully those start up again soon! I know I'll be back for a bottle of whiskey, regardless.

I didn't know about this place until I was invited to see the band, Under the Covers, perform last…read morenight. The bar is great. They have 2 rooms with a lot of seating, and an outdoor stage where the band was performing. I really enjoyed the band, and they drew a good sized crowd. I enjoyed my drinks. I forgot to take a picture of the last one, the Mango Volcano, made with chipotle rum, and it was my favorite. The drinks are well made and reasonably priced which I loved. Everyone at the bar was very friendly. I do wish there had been a little more outdoor seating, but it looked like they were repairing some of their picnic tables. The location and band made for a fun Friday night. Link to the band's website: http://www.bookthecovers.com

Good srvice service…read more Their menu has expanded since I was in last and includes a cereal bar! Games are cheap and bathrooms are clean. The time I was here before was for a food eating contest to watch friends so I c a mt comment on food yet but I did peruse the menu and there's a little something for everyone!

We visited with our family and found the place very cool. They have vintage video games, pinball…read moremachines, and crane and grab machines. The food was good and the service was also good. Our Granddaughter loved it. Compared to other choices, the night was fairly inexpensive. They also keep kids in check. There weren't a ton of kids running around. Those that were there behaved and I believe that they have an adults only curfew for kids. I recommend going.

Went here last night for the first time after driving past it and seeing it had great reviews on…read moreyelp. Delicious food and margaritas! Service was kind and quick. I eat gluten free and it was awesome to see so many clearly marked gf options. Our waitress gave us a sample of the YOLO margarita when we sat down (coconut margarita), very tasty! We got one to share along with the margarita flight and habanero margarita. Smooth tequila! Shared the harvest #4 gluten free as an appetizer. Impressed by the flavorful queso, salsa, and guacamole. I got the verde chicken enchiladas, which were clearly fresh and delicious. Husband got the 512 crispy pork enchiladas and loved them. We were too full to indulge in dessert but know we'll be back again! I could tell this food was high quality and clearly gluten free as sometimes when I eat out I still get stomach pains but here I felt great, even with being stuffed to the max. Highly recommend!

Food was ok, appetizers were better than the meal…read more Service was great. Drinks were great as well!