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.

Shiner on tap... and a quiet little back porch patio to sit back and drink it. Unfortunately they…read moreno longer have the VHS collection. I brought my VCR just for that purpose. Oh well guess we're Netflix and chill tonight. Still a great spot. Blue Bell ice cream on a cone makes me wana try and beer float next time. Pretty cool to see locals hanging out in the store chewing the fat and drinking some coldies.

Legacy institution in Shiner is great for enjoying draft beers and watching a game. it's nothing…read morefancy but it's worth a stop.

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.

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!!

Where did we start? The service was amazing, prompt, paid attention to our needs, and had…read morepersonality. The food was hot, chicken fried chicken and fried green beans were excellent! Will definitely come back!

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.

Great wine , baked potato bar and most of all the wonderful folks!! We love our Busted Oak!! Ps it…read moreis dog and kid friendly to boot

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.

I've been going to this place since I was very little (and that's a long time ). The new owners…read morehave turned it back into a great place to meet friends and have a cold drink! It's tucked away between La Grange and Weimar, so you may have to look for it. Beautiful trees! Revamped interior. Great music! The owners and staff are very friendly and the service was great. Don't pass it up!

Absolutely incredible experience at the Concert Dome in Austin! We saw the Taylor Swift Strings…read moreshow, and it completely blew us away. The atmosphere was immersive and unique, unlike any concert setup we've been to before. One thing that really stood out was how easy everything was logistically. Parking was smooth and convenient (a huge plus), and the dome itself is fully air-conditioned, which made the whole experience comfortable even with a big crowd. The only heads-up: if you're someone who struggles with motion sickness, you might want to take precautions. The immersive visuals and environment can be a bit intense at times. Overall, it was a 10/10 experience and we'd absolutely go back again!

We went to the ConcertDome for the Love-themed music over Valentine's Day weekend, and it was such…read morea fun experience. The musicians, sound, visuals, chairs, etc., were all great. As we arrived, we were given a couple of drink tickets to use at Austin Beerworks - Sprinkle Valley (they share a parking lot) and after grabbing drinks we went to our seats, which were comfy recliners that go all of the way to a lie flat position. They also gave each person a pack of chocolates to go with the theme. We will definitely go back for more shows.

My wife and I were in town from Houston for a weekend away. Stopped in early evening for a drink…read moreand a snack. Sat out on the patio full of fans keepin' in cool. Our server Dee had the personality and energy that would have us coming back as regulars if we were local. My Aggie hat drew the attention of what turned out to be the owner Justin. We proceeded to have a wonderful conversation on the state of college football while we waited for our pizza. Which was delicious! And a cherry on top for me, a little live music. Glad we got there early because they get busy. I can't see myself ever going to Bastrop and not stopping in.

This isn't just a place to grab lunch or dinner. It's an experience. Nestled behind Chestnut st in…read morehistoric Bastrop, overlooking the Colorado River, you will find the best meatball you've ever had in your life. I was with a large party and we were seated on an outdoor deck area that overlooks a lovely greenbelt and the Colorado river. I was uncertain about outdoor seating in June, but they had lots of fans that dispense a light mist to help cool the area. The drinks were excellent, I had a margarita on the rocks with tajin rim and it was tasty and refreshing. The food was fabulous! I highly recommend the meatballs. Everyone in our party could not get enough of them. I will be back to try the wings, they looked delish. Misty was our server and I am still in awe over her. She went out of her way to make sure everyone in our (very large) party was taken care of. There were dozens of us and I'm not even sure how she managed to do it but I realized afterwards, I never waited long for anything. Misty was always nearby and so kind and attentive. Im not sure how she took care of so many people at once, it was amazing, honestly. Ive never seen such efficiency and I don't know how she did it. I hope I'm lucky enough to see her again when I go back to sample those wings!

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.

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!