I'm walking down the square looking for something to do and I see a warm light coming from a…read morebuilding to my left. I mistake it for someone's home because there's a few people inside and it looks awfully tiny to be a restaurant. Out of curiosity we walk into the building and upstairs where we've met by the backs of the members of a live jazz band. We have to walk past the band to get into the room and that alone almost stopped us from coming inside. However realizing that's the only way into we room we do. To our surprise in this room (think a studio apartment) there's a full bar and quite a few people. This room also held the members of the jazz band who were rotating themselves from bar to band every few songs. This is what you can find in the TheUpRoot every Thursday. Every other week there is a beautiful restaurant a floor below.

Cocktails are amazing and really great!! Location is wonderful! Atmosphere is top notch! Thank…read moreyou to Gummy the bartender that evening.

We held our wedding ceremony and dinner at Spring Lake in San Marcos. As one of the longest…read morecontinuously inhabited sites in all of North America, it wan an honor to add our celebration to the shores of the Sacred Springs that have flowed there for millions of years. The unmatched natural beauty of Spring Lake was the perfect back drop to our ceremony on the water's edge at Sycamore Point. We rented the pretty white chairs for seating down there. One thing I would note about that site is that the walk from our ceremony to the dinner was a bit long for our elderly guests. We decided to hire a pedi-cab for a couple hours to shuttle folks around the park before and after the ceremony. I highly recommend this, or a golf cart, if you plan your ceremony for Sycamore Point. We rented out the glass-bottom boats for our guests, which made for a truly unique and memorable cocktail hour before dinner on the rooftop of the historic hotel (now the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment). They even let us use their tables and 50 chairs! (We did have to rent some extras for our large group). The staff was great and there was ample parking for our guests. As Bobcat Alumni, river-rats, and stewards of the planet, my husband and I couldn't be more thrilled to have shared this natural treasure with all the people we love. Thank you Spring Lake for such a perfect experience!

Spring Lake is a beautiful place to host any and every event! The views from the rooftop when the…read moresunset is in the right spot are breath taking. The Glass Bottom Boats are unlike any other and give you a great appreciation of the environment and the beauty it beholds. To end it all, the included aquarium makes your day at Spring Lake one for the books!

Price Center is a very nice venue. Has a nice shop which has a good selection of items that are…read morereasonable priced. The price center has different shows that go on through out the year. From art shows to movies once a month I believe. I believe you can rent the place out as well. Went to an art show tonight. The staff is very friendly. Price center has different activities worth checking out. Something for everyone.

The Price Center was the perfect venue for the Heritage Association of San Marcos 50th Annual…read moreDinner & Awards event. We were able to accommodate all 99 of our guests in the ballroom with room to walk through the tables. The building is so charming and both Clay and his helper were so helpful with everything we needed for this event. We had a slide presentation, a harpist playing and a social in the Garden Room before going into the Ballroom for the meal. The foyer is where the food was served and it allowed room on both sides of this foyer for food items. You won't go wrong using the Price Center for your next event! Clay and his staff work hard to make sure all your event needs are met!

My husband's cousin got married at the Thistlewood Manor & Gardens at the end of January. We were…read moreinvited guests so we got to spend a few hours here with the other guests. The manor is about 30 minutes outside of Austin in Kyle, Texas. It's a sprawling property with outdoor gardens and small chapel and a big manor house. The wedding was held inside the manor. The wedding party came around the corner down the aisle to the arch. The bride came down the spiral staircase. We were escorted outside while pictures were taken and enjoyed some light bites along with a hot cocoa bar. They rearranged the main room by removing the seats and setting up the tables for the reception. We were treated to non-alcoholic beverages while we waited for dinner to be served. It took a while for them to turn the main space around. What was supposed to be an hour ended up being two. The facilities were clean and well stocked. Once the dining room was ready for the reception, we found our seats. They brought out cold dinner rolls with butter and salad to the tables. We had to ask for additional butter as it was a skimpy amount for our table. However, for the main courses, we had to line up table-by-table to be served. They had chicken Florentine, roast beef, mashed potatoes, and roasted broccoli. They also had vegan options for those who did not eat meat. Once served, we then sat to eat our dinner. In between, there were speeches, some dancing, and merriment. They also served cake before the couple cut their own wedding cake which we thought was weird. For the most part, everyone enjoyed the wedding. We left shortly after the cake was cut as we had to get back to Austin. We thought we would have a problem finding a Lyft but one was readily available to us.

Beautiful venue, but certain staff members ruined it. Dramatic and unprofessional, making this…read moreexperience uncomfortable. Until they fix their attitude, I can't recommend this place.

Wineaux is a nice place to go to for a glass of wine. Their menu has a great variety of wines to…read morechoose from. Prices are amazing. For wine, I like red wine. The options are tough to choose from. The staff is amazing and helpful. Something for everyone. The location is in a good spot. Prior to getting out of my car after parking, I really admire the outside of the place. Has a great brick outside. Which I thought was cool. Worth checking out if you are wanting to try a new place and a glass of wine

Wine was good , lots of selections of old world wine , quiet atmosphere and easy to talk . Wine…read morereps are very knowledgeable

Down to visit Texas State with my older daughter we decided we'd get there a day ahead of time and…read morespend the night rather than try to make the 5 hours or so drive in the morning. She likes things that are different most of the time so I thought I'd try a bed and breakfast with her and was able to find the Crystal River Inn, listed as a 3 star hotel on the travel sites. Seemed to be a discount and I found out why later, but everything worked out fine. This place is just a few blocks away from Texas State so location-wise for us was perfect for our tour the next day. Very easy to find and it's also just off the downtown square so right in the thick of things and allowed us to "check" out the area pretty easy. The reason for the discount is that one part of the hotel is being renovated and so only about half the rooms are available. We stayed in the portion they call the Thomas House. Now we got there on a Sunday evening and so no work being done. There is some bustling noise on the street which mostly goes away by sundown. Also some foot traffic as there seems to be students walking back and forth for various retail spots. Very cozy and quaint rooms however with their own bathroom. One of those small town places where you just pick up your key on the table amongst the other keys for expected guests. Open parking in the back and easy in and out. Supposedly there is a ghost there that likes to mess with the temperature but the thermostat was blocked off and it was quite nice throughout the night. Though my daughter is into that we saw no ghosts that either pushed us down the stairs or helped us up them according to legend...LOL... Has a coffee station for the morning which is help yourself. You can hear other people moving around in the other rooms but nothing too terrible at least on this night. We did not need anything but there was a contact number and the innkeeper apparently was on call if necessary. I think a cozy place. Decor was very nostalgic and man the bath water was nice and hot and plentiful! I don't know that I would call it a romantic getaway place as the surroundings aren't idyllic; but it was a great alternative to the regular motels/hotels for not much more. The bed and pillows were worth the extra 20 bucks....LOL.... I think we got the night for $120 and after all those taxes it was about $144. Don't mind staying there if we are out that way again.

Do not book this hazardous hotel. Corley the owner just admitted to me on the phone that she did…read morenot report my injury to her insurance company when she saw my Yelp. This pace is a danger to the disabled, elderly and basically anyone. The backyard is a hazard for tripping because it is so uneven and even has dips. The transition from the front desk to the hallway is loose and it is several inches wide, a huge hazard. The railing on the extremely steep stairs is too wide for someone who is disabled and can't grip it properly. The entrance in the back has broken and uneven bricks, again a huge hazard. She had the nerve to say to me that they looked at the cameras and I was walking perfectly fine which is so untrue, it's shocking. I had to take my shoes off and scan the floor to be able to walk. I reported to my dr and he took a full report. So I did report the incident and she has been caught in a very serious lie.

Regina and Madeline Manor truly gave us a fairytale wedding!…read more I had contacted many venues but the very first time I spoke with Regina, I knew she was the right person to plan and host our wedding. My fiancé really wanted to get married on July 4th, so we had only a few weeks to plan everything! And since this would be a small ceremony (only 10 people), we wanted to do this on a budget. I didn't know the first thing about planning a wedding, but in talking with Regina, I was immediately put at ease because I could tell she was gifted at planning weddings (or any events) and had everything I would need for a beautiful wedding! Madeline Manor is gorgeous! It's spacious with many rooms for everything you will need for any type or size event. The interior design is a classic style featuring dark, espresso wood flooring and an eye-catching grand, spiral staircase. They also have wonderful outdoor accommodations had we elected that option. Although Regina and Madeline Manor hold all types and sizes of events, they had recently decided to start offering "elopement packages". This was precisely what we were looking for. She prepared 3 elopement package proposals for us to choose from, each tier with a different level of offerings. She laid out what offerings came with each package, allowing for certain choices. She made herself available by phone, email and even an in person visit to see the venue and work through details and finalize plans. Regina and Madeline Manor took care of every detail from décor and food to event timing, photos and even music! They made this process so easy, all we had to do was pick what we wanted and they made it happen!! The day of the event, when I saw the décor, set-up and food, it was more stunning than I could have imagined. And the food tasted divine! While we were on a budget, you would have never known it. The beauty and elegance they provided far exceeded what we would have dreamed possible for the cost! The experience they provided for us was in no way diminished from that of a traditional large wedding, no detail was spared, everything was included, it was merely on a smaller scale! She and the staff really exceeded our expectations. We will never forget and always be grateful to them! It really felt as though we were celebrating with family as they seemed as excited and happy for us as we were! Regina and her staff are warm, friendly and generous people who are easy to work with and are eager to help. Madeline Manor is perfect place for a wedding, small or large!!!

Country meets elegance! This is the most beautiful place to have your event. Regina goes above…read moreand beyond to make your event over the top. Pictures don't do this gorgeous house and the grounds justice. I will definitely hold another event there.