Vista is one of my favorite local-ish breweries. Day tripping to Dripping Springs for good…read morebreweries and wineries is such a fun thing to do. So, if there's a place I like, I'm gonna go again and again. Vista is one of those places. I like their approach to beer making. They are vigilantly local when it comes to ingredients and offerings. The brewery/restaurant sits on over 20 acres in hill country. Large, clean, and modern interior with large outdoor seating areas and patio setups. Picnic tables, fire pits, etc. The food is good, gang. Love the grilled sausage board and the cheese board (all local cheese). Soft pretzel & cheese also super good. Lots of other items in the menu that look incredible. Sunday brunch too. Farm to table. The pours...oh, the pours. Excellent beers! I love the black pilsner (Dark Skies), the chocolate notes come through in such an aromatic and roasty manner. The pale ale (Driftwood Pale Ale) is the perfect summer pour. It's light, crisp, and refreshing. In addition to the regular pours, they've got a lot of seasonal offerings too. They also serve wine/wine cocktails and n/an options. Spending a day in hill country? Vista makes for a nice stop!

My family and I went to Vista Brewing for dinner. We drove there, parked, and walked in. There are…read moreplenty of places to park. It's a very spacious indoor and outdoor restaurant with lots of seating and places to explore. As we walked in I noticed that it's very bright with a lot of windows. You order at the counter. When we walked up to the counter the menu was on the bar top. We looked at the menu and placed our order with the man working behind the counter. He was really cool and answered our questions. After ordering he gave us a number and told us to seat ourselves. After figuring out where we wanted to sit we went to the water station and grabbed some water. We looked around inside at the decor and talked while we waited for our order. We started with two sharables and each ordered the burgers of our choice. Unfortunately when they started bringing out our food they made an error in how it was made. We told them, the took the wrong order back, and after awhile they brought us everything and apologized for the error. Our sharables were the Grilled Chimichurri Avacado which comes with a half avocado, corn, and tortilla chips, and the Hummus Board which comes with hummus, veggies, and pitas. Both of these sharables were tasty in different ways. The Grilled Chimichurri Avacado was delicious. You could taste all of the delicious flavors and the tortilla chips were strong enough to hold a mix of the ingredients. The Hummus Board was also very tasty. The Hummus was garlic flavored and the veggies were fresh and crisp. The pitas were warm and soft. For my main dish I ordered the Driftwood Cheeseburger. It comes with a beef patty, bacon jam, onions, pickles, sauce, and cheese. I opted for no cheese. The burger meat was really good. You could taste the Smokey flavor from the grill on the meat. The bacon jam was sweet but not overly sweet and gave the burger a sweet and savory flavor. The pickles added texture to the burger. It was a really good burger. I ordered my burger with a side of kettle chips which were nice and crispy. Overall it was a great place to visit. The service was good, the atmosphere was spacious, nice and bright, and the food was fresh and delicious.

The Shady Llama is a great place to go check out! This Beer Garden is located outside of Austin in…read moreHill Country. When we were poking around looking for breweries in the area on Yelp we came across The Shady Llama! This place doesn't make their own beer but they have lots of guest taps for breweries in the surrounding area. It's a good variety of beers to choose from and it looks like there is at least one food truck available sometimes in case you get hungry. The main draw for why we came here was to see the llamas and indeed we dis see some. One of them gave us some attitude and then sauntered off down a hill, taking it's less moody companion with it. They were funny and with the attitude I got and the name of the place I posted the Eminem song "My Name Is" where the lyrics "Slim Shady" get mentioned on Instagram because I thought it was all quite fitting. In addition to seeing the llamas we saw a great view of Hill Country. There was a lot of seating when we were here and could pick pretty much anywhere we wanted to sit. But I'm sure the place can get busy... the location and those llamas are reason enough. Cold beer, moody llamas and beautiful Hill Country... definitely worth the stop!

I've wanted to come to Shady Llama for years, and we finally made it out yesterday. I am so…read moredisappointed in myself for not coming all the time before this, because Shady Llama is EXCELLENT! First, the staff members are very friendly and know everything there is to know about their available wine and brews. I love that almost all (if not all) are local sips - it's really great to see all of these different places in Wimberley/Dripping Springs/Spicewood support each other. Just another reason why I love Hill Country! When I saw Lazarus Rice Lager and St. Elmo, my gluten free heart skipped a beat, because both of those brews have been treated with the enzyme that makes the brews (normally) OK for those who are gluten sensitive but not for those with celiacs. I don't miss beer, but those two brews are too delicious to pass up when I see them on tap! We also tried the Spicewood wine flight, which was one of the best wine flights I've ever had, and I cannot wait to go buy bottles of each to bring home. All 3 were delicious, crisp, robust, and beautifully paired with each other in the flight. The views were beautiful. Beautiful is honestly an understatement. I love that so much of this area is still undeveloped. I'm sure it was less developed even 5 years ago, but the views from Shady Llama while sitting in a wooden porch Adirondack chair sipping some wine is perfection. I can only imagine how beautiful it is at sunset. I do wish they had a couple more tables by those chairs so I can rest my drink, but it's uneven and probably hard to do so, so I happily will sit with my brew in hand and relax. There's also plenty of seating but not overly crowded with chairs and benches which is love, and I loved the hammocks too! This place is GREAT for families. Playgrounds, slides, almost all kids areas gated so you don't have to worry about them running into the woods with critters. Fun for all ages, and they're just far enough from the seating to minimize the noise that this kiddos love to make! I loved the llamas. Some of them were so spicy and truly just wanted the food, and I feel that. No pets, just food, and I applaud it. Some of them would let you pet them, and the personalities on some of them were REAL, but give them some food and they may let you take a picture. So much fun having them there! Add on some delicious brisket in the back (I am so sad I missed the burnt ends), and all in all, the Shady Llama is GREAT! You are also able to bring outside food, but no outside beverages! Great place and cannot wait to come back!

They were so friendly here today. Apparently now that they have food trucks they prefer customers…read moredon't bring outside food, but I was the only customer there at Noon on Saturday and the bartender was fine with me bringing a pizza to eat outside while drinking beers. I had some of the seasonal beers cause you can get all the others at every bar in Austin pretty much, The outside is very comfortable with picnic tables, fire pits, relaxing lawn chairs, etc. They had games and the areas are covered for shade.

Twisted X Brewing Company was yet another of many breweries we tried out when we were in Austin…read moreand the neighboring area on a recent trip. We got one of their flagship beers, the McConauhaze which was a New England style IPA. It's obviously referencing Matthew McConaughey who went to college in Austin (but is originally from the San Antonio area). Lots of Austin folks make references to the actor. In the flavor profile for this beer it is juicy, citrus which contributes to a strong overall flavor but is yet smooth with this hazy. It's a nice solid beer overall. The location for this brewery is great, large place and it's in Hill Country.

Such a fun vibe here for a nice afternoon. The flight of cocktails is so unique to be able to try…read moresome different options. Live music on the patio was a nice touch. We will be back for sure!

Tucked away in a sleepy corner of the Texas Hill Country, Desert Door feels more like a…read moresouthwestern resort than a distillery. Adorned with carefully curated cacti, earthen textures, and playful string lights, the dog-friendly patio implores visitors to come on in and stay a while. The spirited hum of live music drifts in and out of animated conversations between friends, all while beverages slowly dwindle. Naturally, I couldn't leave without trying a cocktail (or two). While the tasting flight gave me a deep appreciation for the spirit on its own, I found that sotol truly sings in cocktails, where its earthy elegance can mingle and unfold alongside bright, bold flavors. The on-site bar offered a handful of inventive, locally-rooted options, but one drink in particular bloomed on the palate like a cactus flower after rare desert rain: a Prickly Pear Margarita. Vibrant, jewel-toned, and ever so slightly wild, it balanced sotol's herbal backbone with a sweet-tart burst of prickly pear and just enough lime to make the whole thing sparkle. It's grounding and uplifting all at once, much like the distillery itself

This place is still charming and inviting. It was one of the first dates with the love of my life…read moreand still one of the best places to venture to. The bar staff are always friendly and helpful. The place is huge and spacious. There's often live music, kids playing, dogs relaxing, and food truck options for when you get hungry. They offer many beer options and NA options. I tried the hop water which was tasty and refreshing. Just a great place to relax and forget about world problems.

Great brews and staff! Plenty of outside seating some under cover with fans. Food trucks and live…read moremusic

Want to have a brew? I want to have a brew outside with chill vibes? This is your place!…read more Came here while visiting family. There were 4 of us, including someone who was disabled and using a wheelchair. The brewery was pretty busy, we visited on a holiday weekend. Despite this, we easily found a spot outside at a picnic table. There was live music, a chick and her guitar, she was absolutely fabulous! The beer was cold, the beer was delicious, service and vibes were A+! I would absolutely go back!

I love this place! We stopped in on our way back from Pedernales Falls State Park. It's the perfect…read moresize- much more manageable than Jester King and more family friendly. Ordering was easy and super quick, tons of outdoor seating. I'd caution that coming in summer might be a bit tricky, as there isn't as much indoor seating. I would rate the food a 3 and the ambience a 5. Pretty good beer selection.

We visited Save the World Brewing for the first time Saturday. The area is very pretty. There was a…read morenice shady porch for us to enjoy our brews. A guitarist was preparing to play when we left. The brews were very tasty. Hoping to make it out there again soon.

Save the Brewery was such a great experience! My fiancé loved the beer -- his favorite was the…read moreChasing Broncos Juicy IPA. They also had cider options, which I really appreciated, and the one I had was tasty. While we were there, there was music playing on the patio, which made for a fun, relaxed vibe. We grabbed drinks, sat back to listen to the music, and even played some of the board games they had available. Great drinks, great atmosphere, and an overall awesome place to hang out. We'll definitely be back!

This brewpub is off the beaten path and once you get there, it's a good experience…read more We went when nothing was going on but it looks like they have events throughout the month. There's a ton of outdoor seating plus a loft with some great views. Their selection of beer is pretty good. They have a little of something for everyone. Their food menu is small, mostly sandwiches and snacks. But their sandwiches are really good. The service was great as well. The bartender was very helpful when choosing our beers. Overall a great place to grab a drink and a sandwich.

Our first foray into local breweries since we moved up here…read more Roughhouse has an amazing outdoor set up with covered spots to sit, a small stage, and an awesome landscaping. They certainly make it inviting to sit and stay a spell. They have a good offering of brews, n/a beers, and wines sure to please your crowd. I didn't see flights on the menu, but I failed to ask. The staff was friendly and passionate about their products.

Wife and I had an amazing time here. We went in expecting a wine tasting, but we're pleasantly…read moresurprised to learn they offer tastings in wine, beer, and mead! I had a mead tasting, just for variety, and my wife had a "Bold Red" wine tasting. Just about everything we tried was exceptional. Elizabeth, the owner, is so personable. We had such a good time talking and visiting with her. We would absolutely recommend anyone looking for a relaxed environment, who enjoys a variety of tasting experiences to try Hill Country Tasting Room.

Who knew there was such a thing as mead but the wonderful girl behind the counter helped us with…read morechoices and filled us with lots of knowledge. My parents were staying at the cabins at onion creek right behind this place and when we stopped I saw a dog inside so I called my parents and said meet us up here and told my husband whoa we gotta pet that dog! I enjoyed the bead as I had never had it before and loved the inside decor and how the place is set up. Cozy if you want it, outside on the patio ( not for us since it was raining) up at the bar or in large tables. If you're in the area its definitely a must.

My friends and I had a wonderful experience! We called ahead and found out we didn't require a…read morereservation. We got there and it was a little late for them with a reserved party already seated, but they acted like it was no problem at all and we were delighted that we could do a tasting and enjoy the view outside, admiring the beautiful grounds in between going to the bar for another wine to taste. We fell in love with the Lone Star Cab and got a case while it was on sale and then decided to join the wine club with a purchase of the smooth and delicious Alamo Red. We are ready to go back with a new set of friends and try some others!

We've been here multiple times for the view, and only the view. The customer service is never good…read more We always feel rushed and unwelcome. Also, Google says it's "good for kids," but they don't allow anyone under 21 here. They're STRONGLY against kids. What made our most recent experience especially uncomfortable was an employee explaining that kids aren't allowed because, according to her, adults seem to choose drinking wine over taking care of their babies. She even mentioned having to call CPS in the past. The comments felt unnecessary, judgmental, and offensive, and made us extremely uncomfortable. There are ways to communicate an adults-only policy without making assumptions or comments about parents and their ability to care for their children.