Cool, friendly place, everybody welcome. Bartenders are your friends. I go back often.

Everything about this bar is amazing great people, great bartenders, and great atmosphere.

What a cool spot! Don't sleep on this gem in Waco. As soon as we came in we were greeted by two of the friendliest bartenders I've ever met--Nikki & Ken! The vibe is great, good mix of locals and out of towners. They have a partnership with Morosco next door so you can order the full menu to be brought over. Pro tip: their sangria is hot freaking fire. It's almost TOO easy to drink. When you need to hydrate, the water is double filtered. Also perfect for a drop or three in your whiskey if that's your thing. In short: good booze, good food, good company. You literally can't go wrong coming here. read more

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Best bar in Texas!!! Amazing drinks and incredible service! The environment has a magical flow to it and the patrons are all super welcoming! Definitely a must if you are in the Waco area!! read more

I'm bias because I met my husband of 9 years here. This is your perfect local bar with the best people. The best service. The pizza next door is the best in Waco! read more

Hemingway's is a cute little bar in downtown Waco located across the street from the city's performing arts centers. After attending a concert recently and being unable to order an Uber or Lyft after the show due to over-demand, my friend and I decided to walk to the nearest bar to pass the time until the crowd died down. And this is how we found ourselves in Hemingways, a cozy, hole-in-the-wall, no frills neighborhood bar. The bar contains an outdoor seating area and the interior is super tiny with about 10 seats at the bar and three or so high tops in the space. We weren't the only ones who had the bright idea to wait out the uber back-up and the place was packed for the first 20 minutes we arrived. The solo bartender, Woody, had his hands full and kept apologizing to my friend and I for the delay as he prepared drink after drink. When he finally had a moment to take our drink orders he whipped them out in no time (and really the wait wasn't terrible and we could see he was slammed so no apology was needed.) Despite the rush of the crowd, Woody did an amazing job getting everyone's orders out promptly and taking time to speak to every customer in the room. To top it all off, to apologize for the wait (again-wasn't even really a wait) once the bar had died downhe sent us two complimentary whiskey shots as thanks for our patience-the type of customer service that keeps people coming back. Hemingway's was by no means a fancy place with frou-frou craft cocktails, but if you're looking for a chill, relaxed environment with good service and good people give it a try. I know I will if I'm ever back in the Waco area. read more

If you're looking for a small hole in the wall bar this is definitely your place to be. No drama, everyone is super laid back and friendly. I absolutely adored my bartender Jen she is such a sweet beautiful soul and knows how to keep the entire bar laughing! Her famous Peach Martini is a must try. Great experience and will be back :) I actually have an urge in me to come back the next night and WOW Woody was amazing!! He was so attentive and make sure my drink never went low read more

It's not a craft cocktail bar by any means. I feel that the bartender knowledge/ know how is at a good level. They have amaretto, campari, half and half. It's a small bar but cozy. I'll also say it's gotten a new lease on life with a pizza place so close. I haven't been to this bar many times even when I resided in Waco because it's not by many other bars and the area is more residential. read more

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Quaint little bar. No TVs but you can have quite the amazing conversation! The bartender made a point to talk with every patron. Will be back if I'm ever in Waco. read more

Hemingway's is a bright spot in Waco to relax and be among lovely authentic people. The owner's take extra care to make patrons feel welcome and serve fantastic drinks. This is our fav spot in town! read more

We didn't stay long. Just enough time for 1 drink. The bartender was sweet and attentive. The decor and overall theme could really use a facelift. But the drinks were great. And the service made it worth the trip. It's quaint. Nice for an intimate conversation without a ton of background noise, that you are yelling at your table mate. We had a nice experience. Thanks! read more

I love this bar *toby Keith style* But for real, this is the lowest key, best service bar you'll ever find in Waco Texas. When I say low key I mean like less than 30 people can fit in the place. But when you walk in, you're automatically greeted by Nikki or woody and they are the greatest. They make you feel at home and welcome. The regulars are nice too and talk to you like your family. No food, just an amazing beer list and liquor out the wazoo. Woody will make you anything you damn please, and it'll be amazing at that. Win win in my book. We originally found this place when we went to morosos pizza and there was an hour wait. They were accommodating and so beyond friendly we keep coming back. Can't wait to continue the good convos. Thanks for the great service and drinks. read more

My friend and I were actually waiting for a table to free up next door at Moroso's, so we sat down at one of the tables in the cute area outside not knowing that the space belonged to Hemingway's. We realized pretty quickly because a waiter, Woody, was at our table within 2 minutes of us sitting down. He said he didn't have a cocktail menu but could make us anything we wanted. I opted to order a peach bellini from their wine menu and was sooo happy that I did because it was delicious and beautiful all at the same time. It was a little over $7, which is a great deal if we're measuring by how good I felt afterward! read more

This is the place........... I remember it clearly. It was a different life but things haven't changed. I...we belong here.

Tiny, laid-back, no-frills bar (maximum occupancy 25!) that generally has a crowd that could be best described as "eclectic". Totally different from anything downtown. The main bartender Nikki is very outgoing (treats you like a guest in her home), pours them strong, and constantly creates drinks on the fly. Definitely go with a regular the first time, and you'll fit right in by about the third visit. This bar is in the middle of a quaint little shopping center and there are frequently several people sitting outside with a guitar. They always have Sirius 80s or 90s playing which is a bonus. Word of advice... if you're hungry, stop somewhere on Valley Mills and eat beforehand... unless you really like Cheez Balls and pretzels. It's a shame the bowling alley next door closed... not only could you grab food there if you needed it, drunken Red Rover between the two was a fun, quirky way to spend a Saturday night. read more

If you're looking for a great little neighbor bar, Hemingway's is it! We stopped by for a couple of drinks on a Friday evening...friendly bar tenders and customers! Felt very welcomed! Quaint outdoor patio area was perfect place to catch up and enjoy a cocktail or two! read more

My friends and I loved this place. Woody, the bartender, welcomed us with open arms and took care of us all night. Great drinks and great atmosphere. Woody even ran next door and placed a food order for us! Would definitely go back. read more

This place is my second home. I have never had a bad drink here, Nikki and Woody clearly care about your experience as a customer and as a person and I can't speak highly enough about this place. Highly recommended. Also right next door to Moroso's (wood fired pizza) read more

This is my favorite bar! love the servers, the atmosphere and company. It is low-key, small, low lighting. One of those places you can find yourself after a long day at work and want to have a good convo with a stranger or sit alone. ARE YA'LL STILL OPEN AFTER COVID?? read more

Great bar with a great selection of whiskey and wine. The bartender was able to make almost anything we asked. It is a smaller bar, but played very good music. The atmosphere was pleasant and I will be returning there on every trip I make to Waco from now on. read more

Hemingway's is hands down the best bar to go to in Waco. The laid back atmosphere paired with the always eclectic crowd makes it a great choice for anyone. The bartenders are always friendly, and the regulars are, too! They often have live local and touring bands, and the talent is consistently good. The only reason I won't give it a 5 is because the beer selection isn't the best. However, if you request a beer or liquor, they will try to carry it! read more

This place is a conundrum. It's out of the way, and very small. Bit of an older crowd, but there are also the occasional rowdy individuals (both the good and bad kinds of rowdy). There are definately a lot of regulars that can make you feel a bit out of placethough. However the partenders are always quite nice. Also, they have a heavy hand that is quite affordable. It's a unique place worth checking out. read more

Great atmosphere!!! Bartender, Woody, was super friendly and makes GREAT drinks. Apparent he takes pride in his work. Love the outside patio area read more

Cute and tiny bar next to Moroso's. Really good Manhattans and sidecars. About 20 seats inside and a few tables outside.

Best dive in town. Nicki and Woody are the best. I love this place. It's literally a big family!

We went on a night when someone well known was playing. The cover charge was overpriced for the entertainment in my opinion but we still had a good time! read more

This is the best place to get a drink in Waco, and I emphasize "drink." The beer selection is ok, if you're a beer drinker. But if you're a whisky or gin drinker like me, there's really nowhere else pleasant to go in Waco but here. The only downside is the weak pour I often get. C'est la vie. This is also the least pretentious, most chill, and friendliest place to go out in town. read more

Great little neighborhood bar, friendly bartender, great beer selection and good cold wine. I was worried after reading post that said you have to be a regular to feel comfortable. Not true in my first experience, will be back for sure! read more