This place is a hidden GEM! We saw Jomo and the possum posse here last Friday and had one of the…read morebest live music experiences I've ever had. It is a listening room...which means no drunks screaming in you ear about random stuff while you are trying to focus on the music. It was full of hospitality from the staff wine and beer was priced well, and the feel of a cozy spot for live music was amazing. We apologized to all our friends the next day for not inviting them...and the only reason we didn't is because we didn't know wha to expect. Now we do! This is a date-night MUST! Check their website for upcoming performances and make arrangements...you will NOT regret it!!

Not only is this an amazing venue for live music it is also a non-profit that uses music to serve…read morethe people of the surrounding area in very special and heartwarming ways.

It is a convenient store with a bar at the back. The place…read moresmells of mildew and urine. No stars!

It's a literal gas station that smells like raw sewage inside. The reviews definitely made it seem…read morelike something it's not....

Cool little burning history--the building that houses The Pearl (The Blue Pearl) was built in the…read morelate 1800s; 1895-1896ish and has always had a bar in it. Interior stone walls transcend you back to that period of dirt streets, horses hitched out front, & America coming into its own. In the heart of historic downtown Lockhart, this live music venue also offers scrumptious food options from its restaurant as well as ice cold brews and elevated cocktails. Can't beat a Sunday Funday brunch with live music, drinks, and food.

Having traveled from our home to this town, we had checked into our inn and now wanted some…read morerefreshments and mirth. We happened upon a bar that had a teller of comicdic stories and his helper and thought this to be perfect. The name of said bar was The Pearl and the storyteller a Mr. Daryl Felsberg. We ordered our alcohol. My wife and traveling companion got me a white chocolate Martini, it came with a pearl and a cherry. and I got her a cocktail called Emily Morgan. Both were very good. The service was friendly but only two people running the whole thing and one was the owner or manager who was mostly the greeter. She was friendly but the main bartender was doing most of the work and while impressive I felt sort of bad for him. The set up is you can sit at the bar, then there is a walkway all in a line from the door. When you enter bar is on your right. To the left are tables of various sizes. Right in front of the stage is a table with two comfy chairs. Right past the bar is a small seating nook with comfy chairs. Not a bad overall setup. Bathrooms are through another set of doors. No food but there is a popular pizza place nearby and you can bring that in to eat. The comics were both funny. We bought a CD and T-Shirt from the main guy. The one thing that did go wrong was the stage lighting. It just randomly would switch colors, brightness, sometimes turn off completely. This was their first comedy show there but they have live music so not sure what happened. You got your own water from a glass dispenser which was not the only place that did this. It was a pretty popular option. We also had a shot of peanut butter whiskey. The overall price wasn't bad. It was a nice place, they had live music coming after the comic but we had other plans. This was our only visit to The Pearl on this trip but it was a pleasant rest stop for weary traveller's in need of quenching our thirst and merriment.

The bouncer is cool I went back to a charity event and the food spot was gone d and they had a good…read moreHalloween and water fight party bathrooms still gross service got better need more mocktails for those of us that don't care much for alcohol

Stopped in to catch a quick Cowboys game while in town visiting family. Cool place, nice vibes!…read more Extremely friendly crowd and staff. The patty melt was AWESOME! Nachos looked amazing. We'll be back when in town visiting my parents.

Very nice place enjoyed it very much friendly good service would go again and recommend it to…read morefriends and family

We arrived in Shiner last night for the Picnic weekend…read more Stopped in for some grub after the drive Daughter 1 Cheese burger was fantastic I had some Bang Bang shrimp which was really tasty Daughter 2 had chicken strips They were more batter than meat but waffle fries were good Great service She forgot the drinks and then had to adjust the bill bc she left one on bill but she was still good Live music was ok, last time was more enjoyable but she definitely tried Ambiance is really cool Old guns animal mounts pictures We enjoy this place a lot You have to stop in when you are in Shiner, Tx!!

White party last night was outstanding! Great friendly atmosphere, delicious wines & loved the…read morelocal musicians . We made a new friend, discovering we had many friends & activities in common. See you at Busted Oak again soon.

The staff was so friendly that it was a joy! We visited in the winter so I imagine it's even…read morelovelier when it is green.

Food was great. Service was excellent. Ambiance was small town wonderful!! I dont know why I need…read moreto add more to post!! Wonderful!!!!!!!!

What a neat little place, kind of out of the way, but well worth a quick jog north off I-10 or…read moresouth from Hwy 71 or east from Hwy 77. Beautifully placed under huge, spreading oak trees, plenty of parking, large patio areas for live music venues, quaint air-conditioned interior with a large back-bar. The food was excellent -- very well done burgers and a grilled chicken sandwich well worth the money. The menu isn't expansive, but has plenty of options, including some very neat appetizers such as fried alligator or fried pickles -- which are not shown on the website menu, but were definitely on the in-house menu. They have a lot of different beers on tap, too. Clean restrooms, friendly, knowledgeable wait staff. Definitely will be adding this one to our list of local outliers worthy of a 45 minute expedition.

It's smaller than I thought. I like the music experience. We saw Van Anh Nguyen, who is a world…read moreclass pianist. The dome expensive is good too

What a fantastic experience! We attended the 80's mixtape concert and it surpassed our…read moreexpectations. The acoustics were crazy good. The talent of the musicians was amazing and those visuals?? Insane. Our recliners were very comfortable. I wish they didn't allow recording during the show, as it was quite distracting. The staff were gracious and helpful. Austin Beerworks is next door, so I think we'll plan to hang out there afterwards.

NEIGHBORS KITCHEN & YARD -- BASTROP, TEXAS…read more It's currently approximately $197° in Texas and somehow Doug and I STILL walk into restaurants asking the same ridiculous question: "Can we sit outside?" At Neighbors Kitchen & Yard? YOU ABSOLUTELY WANT TO SIT OUTSIDE. Oh. My. Stars. Their multi-level outdoor space overlooks the Colorado River and has plenty of shade cloth, fans AND misters--which means even those of us determined to dine outdoors during the surface-of-the-sun portion of the Texas calendar can actually enjoy ourselves. Neighbors is located at The Crossing in Bastrop, which is a really cool little destination of its own with other businesses and shopping nearby. But let's get to the important stuff... BEER. CHEESE. DOGS. GREAT SERVICE. We happened to visit while they're trying out a Golden Hour special for September from 4-6 PM. Selected draft beers are $2 off, and appetizers--except wings--are also $2 off. Naturally... We considered it our responsibility to thoroughly investigate both specials. For research purposes, obviously. We tried FOUR different beers. Doug's winner was the Blonde. Mine? The BLUEBERRY BEER over ice. AWWEEEE SHITTTT. That was GOOD. Then came the food. OG Warm Cheese Dip Phenomenal. I would happily sit beside the Colorado River with that cheese dip and a beer and call it dinner. Doug ordered the Brussels sprouts. TO. DIE. FOR. Seriously, we were completely happy with everything we tried. But here's another thing that will get me every single time... They LOVE dogs. Not "we technically allow dogs." DOG FRIENDLY. Our pups were welcomed and immediately received two separate bowls of water. Little details like that tell me a lot about a place. And then there's Sadi, our server. SPECTACULAR. Friendly, attentive and one of those servers who helps turn a good outing into a place you're already talking about visiting again before you've even left. Great food. Great beer. Great specials. Fantastic service. Dogs genuinely welcomed. Beautiful Colorado River views. And an outdoor setup designed by people who apparently understand that some of us are stubborn enough to sit outside in Texas no matter WHAT. We LOVE it here. We will absolutely be back. Which brings us to... TW'S REAL PANTS RATING: -- 5 out of 5 Real Pants Would Doug and I leave the campground and put on real pants to come back? AWWEEEE SHITTTT... apparently we'd put them on in 197° weather. Neighbors didn't just earn all five pairs. They earned 'em with a river view, cold beer, warm cheese dip and water bowls for the dogs. That's how you knock our britches off. Portions were larger. We dove right in before pics.

This was our first visit to Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard. Sianna was our server and she was…read moreoutstanding!! We spent a couple of hours here (on a Saturday) because we were just chillin' and not in a hurry. The covered patio was perfect of a hot July day! We had an appetizer and a couple of Iron Bridge beers first. Then we ordered the Caprese Sandwich and a large pizza that was half "Gettin' figgy wit it" and half "Riverside Veggie". OMG! It was amazing! We also had the whiskey flight, an Old Pro and a Gold Rush. We completely loved everything that we ordered. And again, Sianna was such a great server. Very attentive and friendly without being over the top. We definitely will come back and ask for her next time we visit Bastrop. Great job guys! I can easily see why y'all are voted the best pizza! Thanks for such an amazing experience

New to the area and have been going to the bomb well before I moved here. Good food and service…read morehas always been top notch! We went on June 8th, wasn't overly crowded, got our normal spot, ordered our drinks and placed our food order. 1 hour and 40 minutes later after 2 inquiries on where our order is. We were told that they were out of buttered potatoes. So we changed to green beans. Mind you, we watched other folks who got their food before us after only being there like 30 minutes. Finally after 1 hour 45 minutes, food showed... with buttered potatoes!! What is going on?!? Really disappointed... considering NOT RETURNING!

Outstanding service by the bar staff which is always appreciated! The regular staple dishes have…read morebeen amped up a notch--shredded chicken instead of chunk makes a world of difference in a dish. Thank you for offering a burger everyday! Kudos to the new owners. The ambience is always great and the restrooms are always spotless. What was once an afterthought for dinner has now moved up to a must have once a week.