Today (5/24/26) is only the second time I've been here and more likely than not the last time as…read morethey're closing this tasting room on 6/13/26. Fear not, the factory (distillery) in Buda isn't going anywhere. The folks here told me the property and buildings are being taken over and another business will be coming in. It just makes me sad because we love it here. We love everything about it and took for granted that it will always be here. The tasting room and distillery are huge and so tastefully put together. See what I did there? Lol. The grounds are the epitome of Hill Country. Amazing views of wildflowers, brush, and sky all about. Lots and lots of outdoor patio seating, food truck area, large indoor seating, tasting bar, large ordering bars, gift shop, games, and lots more. I'm reviewing as they're leaving because this is another one of those draft reviews that I've been waiting to be finished for a long time. I gotta get better at that lol. Anyway, that matters not because this place still deserves an incredible review. Absolutely amazing drinks and people. It (was) a great way to wind down after a day of outdoor activity in Hill Country. A+++++

We had so much fun here! I enjoy Deep Eddy so it was cool to see this ATX og. We came on a Sunday…read moreand it was superrrr chill. Not busy and a great time to soak in the weekend. They have a menu with premade cocktails to order from, or you can create your own with their large varieties of flavors. We didn't do the full tastings, but did get some espresso martinis and the pickle one! The seating is set up as communal tables with benches, and they have lots of games you can play. Outside they have nice patio seating and yard games to play. I'd definitely return!

I visited Desert Door on my bachelor party as part of an Nola tour company tour and really loved…read moreit. The cocktails were outstanding, the environment sitting outside was great, and the service was terrific. No one from my party had tried sotol before and our server Stacey was so helpful and friendly walking us through it and making great recommendations. We all had a really terrific time, I loved the drinks and would definitely go back.

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!

10/10 All around. The environment reminded me of on of…read morethose chill, cozy cafes that everyone hangs out at after work or school. A ton of plants, games to play, and plenty of seating; they even have merch! The service was great, it was not busy at all when I went but the woman was sweet at the register, very attentive and kind. The food was clean, healthy, and delicious. It tasted so fresh and the flavor combos were yummy. Not to mention the lavender matcha slushie 11/10

My new lunch place…read more I'd like to see a few more items on the menu though. Speaking of the menu, the bad pictures are of old menus. The scan I just posted is current and legible.

Such a lovely winery! Our very large group visited on a Sunday and sat outside to celebrate a…read morebirthday. We ordered a few charcuterie trays that came with a large variety to snack on and of course lots and lots of wine for the table to share. Unfortunately some of the vines behind us didn't make it and had died, but it was still nice to walk around the vineyards with our group and look over at the horses nearby. Perfect spot for a group gathering on a beautiful day!

Parking - outdoor, plenty of Service - really friendly and…read morehelpful, they also check in on you Food - WOW the charcuterie board is one of the best I've had around Austin/hill country. We even each received a Ferrero Roche chocolate on the board. As a vegetarian, I was able to find lots of snacks I could eat off it while others ate the meat options. Wine- would be back to try them all. I was impressed. No off aftertaste, clean round notes, and many to choose from! Bathroom - yes off the outdoor patio Sunday they had live music outside which was such a great vibe Pet friendly outside

Most places in Austin and surrounding areas are dog friendly. Sometimes vineyards aren't. This one…read moreis and that immediately scored high marks with me. There are a lot of wineries in the Drilling Springs area and this is one of my favorites because the wine is just so good. These are actually California wines & that's a-ok with me. The Paso White Tombstone was my favorite of all the wines we sampled. It was refreshing and flavorful. Not overpowering. The perfect wine for relaxing. The overall experience was just wonderful. Looking forward to a return visit.

I kind of don't know how I feel about this place. I was drawn in by the creative name (because I…read morelove all things spooky), and they had some cute kitsch that leaned into that, so I was appreciative. On another note, I was kind of surprised to find an all-California winery in the middle of Texas. I am sure there will be people who say the wines are automatically better because California, but that is not necessarily true. Still, I was intrigued. And yes, some of the wines were quite good. The Tempranillo was especially good (and the bottle was gorgeous). I might go as far as say it was one of the best Tempranillos I've had. But most of the rest that I was offered didn't really leave an impression. They were.. ok? I admit I am not a huge fan of big-bodied California wines generally, and maybe that was it, but even the white I had hit a little flat. The service also felt a bit off. It felt like other people came in and were warmly greeted, but I would just get my pour and a perfunctory description of the wine and that was it. I felt like the staff was very cold unless you were a regular.. but how does one become regular with that? I would still give it another try because people seem to really dig them.

I discovered Ethyl Ambrosia literally around the corner from my house while walking my dog. What a…read morefabulous discovery. I sampled the product and became a believer. All my friends are getting Ethyl Ambrosia for Christmas, and those who have already received theirs are clamoring for more! Their tasty, vegan, alcoholic shots are a hit in 4 flavors (I'm partial to the rosé). Give these a try and you'll be sold! They're perfect for events or just kicking back at home. And their patent-pending twist cup makes shots classy.

The workers were very nice and it was a neat place. It is not the best location and was a little…read morehard to find but once we got there we were very happy. There's free tastings and then you can buy individual shots or a box of 20. They are vegan Jell-O shots and the cups they have are super cool. We got the box of 20 and they're 15% alcohol.

I planned my brother's rehearsal dinner at Bell Springs from California, and Heather made the…read moreentire process practically painless! Since I had never physically been to the venue, we had a few extra details to work through... including the time difference, planning the layout remotely, and selecting the best wine and beer pairings for the food. Heather was incredibly helpful, providing photos and all the information I needed to feel confident planning everything from afar. We ended up having some unexpected weather roll in, but that was no issue for Heather. We quickly pivoted and moved the event inside without missing a beat. She even helped us with the setup and truly went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. The food and drink selection was a huge hit, the service was amazing, and the entire evening came together beautifully. You can tell Heather genuinely loves what she does... it shows in the care she puts into every detail. Everything went perfectly, and we truly couldn't have chosen a better location for my brother's rehearsal dinner. I highly recommend Bell Springs!

I've been coming to Bell Springs for 16 years and it's my favorite Dripping Springs winery. This…read moretime I tried the brewery. The porter was good but a bit to heavy for a summer afternoon, so I got the Scotch Ale the first round and the IPA for the second round. The Scotch Ale at 8.0abv comes in a small 10oz pour and the IPA was a full 16oz. In the past the riesling has been my fave wine wise. Both were full flavored and refreshing to drink on the patio with my dog. The service here has always been so friendly. The wine tasting are guided by pros that are well educated about wine. The same for the brewery where they'll give you free tasting cups. The outside country location is so beautiful. Like being on a ranch. Picnic tables, lawn games, and often live music (or at least good music over the speakers). Btw, as a dj myself I wonder if they'd ever like some jazzy house grooves or something on the patio on the weekend? What would that involve to do periodically on an afternoon?

We LOVED visiting Treaty Oak. We were in town for a friend's wedding and came here twice while we…read morewere there. Alice's restaurant was delicious, I got one of the salads with salmon added. We all really enjoyed the cocktails. I had the antique fizz and loved the hints of lavender with the taste of the gin. The rest of my family really enjoyed having the old fashions. This is a great place to hang out with family. Plenty of outdoor space as well as places to sit indoors. The staff was super attentive and made great recommendations when it came to food and drinks. If we are ever back in dripping springs we will for sure go back! For now, ordering some gin online from them!

Such a fun place to stop in for a quick short visit or stay for a while! We needed to kill some…read moretime before attending another event so we stopped by this place. We enjoyed some great whiskey tasting served by our fun bartender "Jack"! I am not a big whiskey fan but they had some really tasty stuff! My favorite was the Old Fashion Cocktail and the Texas Bourbon Whiskey. We went into the Bottle Shop & Mercantile building which has a tasting bar with tables & chairs, and a sitting area with a big screen tv. They have lots of outdoor seating area to enjoy with live entertainment. Pet friendly. You can also do a tour of the distillery which we did not get to do, but will go back soon to do it. They also sell those beautiful whiskey barrels at a great price. Definitely recommend this great place to hang out with friends, enjoy some good whiskey with a fun atmosphere.

Definitely get there ON TIME (when they open). It was so easy to park on a Saturday, and we were…read moreable to find a great spot. The property is gorgeous, and so welcoming. It was hella hot, but we're native, and we had good beer. Service was awesome! Stand out for us was Maria! We kinda joked a little that we had the same first name, then straight on to the beer. She gave us the perfect drinking order, considering our tastes. La Petit Prince was a fabulous starter, low abv, and super tasty. Her next suggestion was Das Wunderkind, again, super tasty! She was on a roll. Last suggestion she had was The Spon 3 Year Blend, it was excellent. We had a few other beers before we started getting hungry. Maria came grab our glasses, and heard us talking about food, and suggested the Citron Pizza. What the heck, so far all her suggestions were spot on, why not? That pizza hit!! Checked all the boxes. Gorgeous brewery, great beer, good people. 10/10 will visit again.

My husband and I decided to go to Jester King Brewery while in the area. We parked in the lot. It…read morewas rocky but not bad. We walked through the parking lot and on the path to the pizza and bar area. We past a large field that had a playscape and noticed that there was also a path that leads to a goat experience. We didn't do that but I wouldn't mind seeing what that's like in the future. When at the pizza and bar area we were greeted by a friendly person that took our order and name. Then we went and found a place to sit. The dining area is huge with plenty of places to sit. There were also several water refill stations which is great. Someone eventually called our name and my husband picked up our order. My husband ordered an iced hibiscus mint tea to try. He liked it. I tried it and the hibiscus flavor was a little too strong for me. We decided to share two pizzas. We ordered the pepperoni pizza and the pickle pizza. The pepperoni pizza was good. The crust was light and airy and the pepperoni had flavor. The pickle pizza was delicious. I've never had anything like it. The pizza crust was light and the pizza was flavorful. On a side note the bathroom that I experienced was in an airstream trailer and they were clean. They had other bathrooms onsite but I didn't see them. Overall Jester King Brewery was a very cool place to stop. The open field, playscape, and different experiences are great for families. The service was friendly and the bathrooms were clean. The dining area was big and the pizza was pretty good. I hope to eventually get back there for the goat experience.

Best white wine I've ever had (dripping sweet white)…read more Looking for a fun/chill evening with entertainment? Wednesdays open mics on the patio (Shout out to Dillon for putting it together!)

Cute spot, 2nd location for Bell Springs. Whoever decorated this place has a high attention to…read moredetail. Wallpaper patterns, dark woods, pretty bar top. I had their rose wine and it was really good, very fruity. The bartender was a very kind and helpful lady, very knowledgeable.