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.

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 chose to spend our Sunday Funday in May with some friends during some great weather at this new…read moreDistillery just off Hwy 290. As with everything else right now, this place of slowly reopening - but they are surely starting from a great place. Located at the very end of Frog Pond Lane, this group has opened their tasting rooms (yes, there are 2 well appointed indoor tasting rooms - which is nice) on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. They mentioned should be adding Fridays shortly. We found a great seating area outside and made our way to the bar to order drinks. Mark, one of the owners, was manning the bar and slinging drinks. The drinks here are a necessity to allow you to try their small batch spirits - as an alternative to the tasting flights. Our group made the rounds on their drink menu and we found their hand made drinks ranged from great (Fuego Old Fashioned, Fuego Manhattan and 'The Dude' White Russian) to the very good (the Mojitos, the Mule and vodka margarita). Mark made a point to reinforce that he and the Team insist on using only the freshest possible ingredients (fruit, juices or hand made simple syrups) for their bar drinks - and I feel like this helps the quality of their spirits to really shine. We also tried a tasting flight of their offerings and I felt like the Caffe del Feugo Reserve and whiskey being my faves. The vodka is also very good, so it seems they have a little something for everyone. As we hung around for about 3.5 hours, we also got to meet and chat with Susan Lambert, who is also a partner and acts as CMO. We learned that she is a mom, a dog lover and just a delightful person in general. With more drinks to try here, we will definitely be back. I also need to get a bottle of their Caffe del Feugo Reserve and of their their whiskey - as bottles are not allowed to be sold on Sundays (gee, Thanks TABC!). Overall, this was a great way to spend the afternoon with friends, make some new ones and to get to know yet another corner of the wonderful Hill Country.

They have an address but nothing is there... they need to update their social media!!! Drive all…read morethe way to dripping springs for an empty building!

We are participating in Barks for Beer again this year, and the fun thing about it is that it takes…read moreus to a couple of breweries that we haven't been to. Loan Man Mountain Brewing is on the list this year, wow! What a nice place. It's not a secret either because this Wimberley spot was busy. Between their win and their brews, good atmosphere and great music what more could you ask for. I had a stout and my wife had a West Coast IPA, both were great. I'm a connoisseur of fine Bavarian Pretzels, oh and this one was fine! The cheese and mustard were perfect and the pretzel was warm and crispy. We will definitely be back, beautiful day to be out enjoying places like Lone Man Mountain Brewing.

What a beautiful location with plenty of seating. They've got options for non-beer lovers and…read moreflight options for those who have trouble making a decision. I got the pomegranate red lager which was light and slightly fruity. My sister was able to get a delicious sweet white wine. A lovely addition to our Barks for Beers tour. They also have a food truck on site with pizza. All in all I think this is a beautiful venue with friendly service

We loved this place! Great atmosphere and really comprehensive wine selection. We tried a…read moreChardonnay and a Pinot Noir, and I came home with a bottle of GSM. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great spot to hang out inside or on their big back patio. They have fire pots and comfy seating. Will be back!

This is the next chapter for the proprietors of Epicure in Dripping Springs, Jerry and Julio. They…read morehave successfully combined Jerry's wine expertise with Julio's amazing culinary skills to bring an upscale (but not overpriced) wine tasting venue with small bites. The location is a good size, the service is excellent. But what sets Winehouse apart from the local competition is an eclectic selection of wines, something for everyone. And for non wine drinkers, several local breweries are available. Now add the food pairings from Julio and you have a great experience. We are fans of the empanadas! The flavors are well developed and complex, adding to your wine tasting. Ask about their wine club, which offers unique wines hand picked by Jerry, with quarterly releases.

Holy cow! They have real cask ales…read more An excellent brew house on the towns main drag. The specialize in English styles that you cannot find anywhere else here or in the surrounding area. I was throughly impressed by the quality of their brews as well as their staff. With wooden walls, cask ales, and a cozy decor, I could myself spending my time watching footie and enjoying a pint.

Yes, yes, yes!!! I am a huge fan of British-style beer and…read morethey've nailed it with their renditions of the classics. The ales are served from a hand pump! Can that be any radder? So they have other beers (craft) as well as ciders and n/an options. I love a good cider but I also know to watch out for that ABV! I'm gonna try their ciders next time we do an overnight in Dripping Springs. Drinking cider and driving back to Austin wouldn't be the smartest thing to do. Same goes for any product containing alcohol, really. Moderation, friends. So back to the pours. When I say they're proper, I'm not exaggerating. I feel like they deserve some sort of acknowledgement from England because the beers are that good. The Whitby is an English pale ale and it goes down so smoothly. The two cask offerings are out of this world. Can't remember the names but one is a dark beer and the other a bitter. I'm here all day for them. Like all day. They also have a nitro milk stout I can't wait to get my lips on. Milk stouts (stouts in general) are another fave of mine. The brewery is welcoming and I loved the vibe from the minute we pulled up. Tap room decor is rustic. They've got a nice outdoor patio with a food truck (The White Hart-good eats). Cool patrons and staff. These guys know their stuff.

Quickie update on DS Grocery - I drove up this evening to gas up Jenny's car, get dinner, and a…read morebottle of wine. Jenny's Bean Burrito with the bottle of wine in the passenger seat was enough weight to activate the airbag on her Toyota Matrix. I thought it wouldn't activate for under 40lbs in the seat....Thats one heavy burrito

Can't give less than one star. NEVER EVER go here. Greasy, dirty low rent joint with crappy…read moreservice. My wife called in an order for two breakfast tacos. I arrived 15 minutes later, only to be told that they had received no phone orders. I HEARD her give the order twice over the phone. To a female. It was the only female there who told me they had no phone orders. Bull crap. This is a dive. Go to Flores or Torchies. Avoid this hole.

Let me start by saying it's WOMAN owned. This place it's so…read morecute and simple. The wines were so tasty and owner was so knowledgeable. I highly recommend if you live around the area it's such a vibe. A relax vibe. Prices are great Good quality wine ( a Texas wine girl advice) Local Parking is good Restrooms available Clean

Delicious wines, amazing music and such a great bartender and local company. Like a modern Feral…read moreCheers! My favorite are the Cab and the Red Blend. And on a hot afternoon I pull out one of their to-go Frozes from my freezer; mommy's little sweet treat!