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 is my perfect kinda place! It's a coffee shop that turns into a bar! You can stay all day with…read moreall of the drink selections (draft beer, cocktails, coffee). The Duderino is an excellent cocktail as well as the local brews. There are three food trucks that you can choose from (I like variety) and plenty of outdoor seating. It's dog friendly (outside) and kid friendly with a playground and room to play. The service and owners were very nice! My daughter got a hot cocoa and they made it warm, not hot. It's the little things!

I work at a hair salon nearby and as a full time student any break I get I have to work on…read morehomework. I was excited to hear this place opened up recently and decided to come in. The place had ample seating both inside and outside. They serve alcoholic drinks and coffee with some pastries. I enjoyed how open everything was and it wasn't too busy. This is my new go to for homework time.

We have been trying to come here for a couple years now. We finally made it! We only had about 45…read moreminutes to hang out before they closed but it was a great time. This is a unique venue in that it's a bit off the beaten path near driftwood, up in a hilly area. GPS guided us there just fine. The distillery is attached to a church and wedding venue, and the wizard academy (which our friend attended for his whiskey sommelier certification). I think the distillery is their own separate business and entity but the property all seems like one thing. The bartender said crowded barrel isn't run or connected to the wizard academy but they are friendly given the shared love of whiskey. At the whiskey academy, so somewhere on the property, is the wizard's whiskey vault. Now that's a room I'd like to get into. But, I'm not trying to be a whiskey Somme, so I'll likely never see it in person. We had a few cocktails and couple of straight pours. If we had come earlier in the day, I would have done a flight in addition, to get more tastes. Come with at least an hour to spend here. I enjoyed the Anejo agave (tequila) spirit and we bought a bottle of the Snake Wood Whiskey. This is a fun and uniquely flavored whiskey. It's a bourbon finished with Brazilian Amburana Oak which lends an interesting cinnamon like taste. But it's not cinnamon, it's like reminiscent of baking spices. Very tasty. The staff were friendly and happy to chat about whiskey. We enjoyed our time there, wish we had been able to spend just a little bit longer but such is life :)

Great people, great spirits, great times! Worth the visit, spend a whole day! If just for a chill…read moreday, or a major event like a wedding!

I really liked this place. It definitely has that true local feel, but what stood out to me is how…read morelaid back and welcoming it is -- whether you're a local or just passing through, you feel comfortable right away. The music and overall vibe were spot on. Not too loud, not too quiet -- just right to kick back, relax, and actually enjoy a conversation with the people you're with. That's something a lot of places miss, but they nailed it here. The atmosphere has a cool, easygoing energy that makes you want to stay awhile. It's the kind of place you can hang out, unwind, and just enjoy the moment without feeling rushed or crowded. If you ever find yourself in Dripping Springs -- or if you're local -- this is definitely a must-visit spot. I'll for sure be back next time I'm in the area. With all that said, go thru the door on the right.....better known as the "speak easy" side.

I'm pretty torn on this review to be honest...the drinks were not bad by any means but just felt a…read morefew bucks too expensive for what came with it. Kind of weird music playing in the background that distracted from the vibe. I couldn't figure out if it was supposed to feel like we were in Alice in Wonderland, or a prohibition style Speakeasy....

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.

I'm so glad we finally came here!!! There were 2 wedding rehearsal dinners going on so we couldn't…read moreexplore too much, however, the area we did explore was amazing! The drinks were soooo yummy, the staff were so friendly and knowledgeable, and the grounds were so well kept. I wish the fire pit or heaters were going, we would've stayed longer but that's okay! We will definitely be back.

Yay, so happy to have finally visited this gem! I love their color scheme, decor, all of the…read moreactivities they have out back, and really just the entire shabang of this place. Our drinks were also so good! We came in on a Sunday morning for a coffee run. I can't wait to come back and try other things, and even spend an evening here to see how lively I imagine it could get!

Nobody here on a gorgeous evening so that's never a good sign…read more The food on the website was NOT available--we planned to eat dinner here. Ugh. Ordered queso and it was awful. Sliders and quesadillas on the kids menu was what we settled for. They were fine. Drinks took forever. This place won't make it. Sad.

Hey I have $200 I think I'll throw it out on the street! Oh. I can give it to Garbo's for lousy…read morefood and terrible service?! Okay! The calamari was rubbery and the portion was tiny for $17. The mini lobster roll is embarrassing. $14 for a literal "bite" of lobster. Overhyped and overpriced (Of course, what was I expecting from an "Austin, Texas Lobster Roll" restaurant??!!)

I've visited the new Garbo's location twice now since it's a bit closer to me than the original…read morespot on Parker and I have to say they've done a great job with both the interior and the service. They kept the nautical theme throughout the restaurant, which you really notice from the bar area where I sat. Service was friendly and very attentive even on a slow Sunday although though I'm guessing this location might be more of a dinner spot. There's plenty of seating both downstairs and upstairs, which makes it a good option for larger groups. As for the food I went with the Connecticut-style lobster roll since it was a warm afternoon, but the menu offers a solid variety of seafood and non-seafood options along with some delicious desserts like the key lime pie which I also got to try. Prices are definitely on the higher side as expected with quality seafood, but I had a coupon that helped offset the cost. I can't say I'd come here regularly because of the price point, but if I'm in the area and craving seafood this would easily be my go-to place.

My friend and I were out in those Dripping Springs Streets today. She lives in Dripping Springs so…read moreknows the lay of the land. She suggested we go by One Shot Distillery and Brewery because of its character and uniqueness. Sometimes life is more fantastical than reality. There was a Bible Study group finishing up their bible study at One Shot Distillery. One of their member said they study the holy spirit and then they have spirits afterwards. I found some degree of irony in that situation. They did share some of their birthday cake, which was quite nice. One Shot Distillery emanates Texas pride with their huge colored Texas flag painted on the exterior the building. The place is relatively small but with a lot of heart. Samantha, the bartender, was Texas friendly and beaming with helpfulness. She even provided a hill country wine, distillery and brewery map...so super kind of her. One Shot has in‑house craft beers that are brewed with a focus on traditional German‑style profiles.. They have a working distillery with gin being one of the spirits they are known for. One Shot Distillery sources from Australia their Tasmanian Leatherwood honey, which is used as a botanical in their gin. This honey is known for its distinctive floral, slightly spicy notes, adding depth and a unique aromatic character to the spirit.

Such a selection. Boozy coffee and shakes. They make beer and soon to be bourbon…read more The pizza is very crispy also.

Deep Eddy Vodka is one of my all time favorite vodkas. Who knew that I'd get to visit their actual…read moredistillery one day? The space is huge, staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and the vodka flavors were unbelievably good. We had the opportunity to check out their newest, chocolate espresso which I predict will be a major hit. I plan to return for a longer stay and enjoy their outdoor space to eat, drink and soak up some warm Texas sun.

This has been on my list to visit and today was the day as we were celebrating our friend's 40th…read morebirthday!! I also didn't realize how much ample space this tasting room was! I originally thought it was just the front area with some double seating, oh no, there was a whole inside area wide open! So great!! There was also outside seating with yard games as well! They also had a van that converted into a photobooth so you can take pictures and send them to yourself for free, amazing! They had games where you can occupy some time with friends while drinking some cocktails. There's a merch shop out in front if you are fancing grabbing some shirts or any sort of thing! Loved their drinks - had their Espresso Martini and was definitely a fan of their Spicy Ranch Water! Service was also great, can't complain about that! The food did take a little longer for it to be ready which was a little annoying since I only ordered their queso with chips and their pork belly tips. Parking: seemed pretty easy from when we first got there, but I can assume it can be a little hard once it's busier.

The best discovery ever! Their gin and coffee liqueur is amazing. Super friendly. All spirits taste…read moreamazing and would definitely recommend. Bought 4 bottles.

I've been here twice and I have to say they are just the nicest people! The sprits are amazing as…read morewell. Cocktails are very well priced. Stop by. You won't be disappointed!