Food was good and the ambiance was too but for the price there's better spots downtown. read more

Pivovar - A pretzel - Brewpubs Near Me - Waco, Texas

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My wife and daughter spent a weekend at the Pivovar Hotel and already can't wait to go back! There is so much to do at the hotel alone they feel there wasn't enough hours in the day. Onsite they have a restaurant, beer spa, bakery, beer garden, and brewery. All within the hotel. Not only that, but it overlooks the magnolia silos and is walking distance (just a couple of steps). They have great parking behind the hotel and the staff was incredibly kind. The room itself is unlike anything they have ever stayed in. With these gorgeous bathrooms that have live edge counter tops, stone sinks, and hand carved mirrors to comfortable beds and beautiful decor. The rooms are spacious and have coffee, fridge, and tv with netflix (always a huge bonus in my book). The restaurant food was delicious (they ordered the charcuterie board and alfredo pasta highly recommend) and the beer garden live music was such a fun way for them to end their nights. The hotel is right on the train tracks but it wasn't an issue. The only train noise was during the day and not while they were sleeping so don't let that deter you. They said 3 nights and not once was it even a though or issue. When we go back as a family, this will be our go to hotel! read more

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I was so excited to try this place and it did not disappoint. It has the vibe of a brewery/European restaurant with a modern twist. read more

Pivovar - Texan and Czech flag - Brewpubs Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Great place for great bar service and drinks. Unfortunately, we've only been here for after dinner drinks one night and appetizers the next. Our bartender Adrian was very attentive and made great drinks and conversation both nights. They had a pretty good entertainer who played guitar and sang a few songs. The second night we came, we did end up ordering a few small appetizers and those too were delicious. We came by to checkout everything for my son's graduation celebration. They have a side room that is overpriced to reserve and the cost doesn't even go towards your food which I thought was odd. Most restaurants don't charge for a room rental knowing they will be providing the food. Nonetheless, I was able to make a reservation in hopes to utilize the room if it's available. read more

The service was excellent!! Our server was very attentive and friendly. The chicken schnitzel was very flavorful and cooked perfectly. I loved the strawberry balsamic salad with grilled chicken and shrimp. It was very fresh, and my chicken was cooked perfectly. The shrimp was seasoned well. This restaurant is a must try! read more

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lovely and clean atmosphere good was delicious, but the portions were wimpy. the Czexan Schnitzel was to come with a side of mashed potatoes. it is basically a spoonful smear of potatoes underneath the schnitzel. For $20 it would be nice to have a little bit more of a side. Also, when taking our order the waitress asked if we would like our schnitzel with gravy to which we said "sure." Our check showed that each gravy was $4....a little heads-up would have been nice. Overall, the food is good and I recommend the pretzel! However, it is a bit pricey for the amount of food you receive. read more

Pivovar - Czexan schnitzel and gravy bowl - Brewpubs Near Me - Waco, Texas

Our favorite spot to grab a delicious beer at the bar. The Vienna lager is my favorite. The staff is so friendly!

Food was hot, delicious, and portions were excellent . We had the Schnitzel. Loved the environment! Beautiful bar! Waiter was top notch, attentive, and was knowledgeable regarding the dishes. Highly recommend and we will return! read more

We visited Waco for a graduation and finding a place to eat was challenging. This was one of our top choices and we were able to get a table reservation. Being a foodie from NYC and also from Europe I thought this place will impress. Well....... The restaurant is very cool, a typical brewery where you see the production in the back. Large silver kegs lining the wall behind a glass. Nice solid wood tables nice large almost matching Chech and TX flags on the wall. Our waiter was very friendly, but took a bit long to take our orders. The onion rings were good, so was the fried cheese. My friend ordered a salad and three people ordered the filet mignon which they didn't complain about. I ordered the Braised Short Rib Goulash, Buttermilk Mashed Potato, Sour Cream, & Lemon Zest and it was delicious. I took one start off due to my disappointment with the portion size, basically the amount of meat I was given. I left dissatisfied. There should have been more meat on my plate at this price point. read more

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Stopped in for lunch and I absolutely loved this place. The dining room is gorgeous with exposed brick, wood accents, dark green leather furniture, and brass plaques. It feels relaxed and expensive at the same time. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming and the service was great. I would recommend the Czexan Potter Beer Cheese appetizer, a deliciously fun twist on a charcuterie board. And I had the Cobb salad and added salmon. The salmon was cooked PERFECTLY. I definitely recommend this place. read more

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Cute old bar...great beer. Tried the beer cheese platter which was surprisingly tasty although it came out cold which we've never had cold beer cheese but enjoyed it. read more

Pivovar - Brewpubs Near Me - Waco, Texas

Pivovar is a great place with a good vibe. Was in town for the weekend with family. When we come in town to Waco, we always go to Geroge's. Well, they are closed on Sunday, so we were forced to find another place. So happy we did. The location is great and the parking was easy. Went for an early dinner. Super cool brewery style restaurant. We always try to eat local while out of town. This place was nice and had a lot of cool things to look at and a good selection of local brews. I had the fish and chips. The fish was cooked well and the fries (chips) were VERY good. I always ask for a side of ranch with my fries and they did not disappoint. I'm picky about ranch dressing. Don't like the "waxy" store bought ranch. This ranch was great. I ordered a margarita that was good and pretty strong. Wasn't served in a huge glass, but it was nice and strong. Would definitely order again. We also ordered a kids burger. Very juicy and a large portion. We would absolutely recommend Pivovar and will return. read more

Pivovar - Inside 7/30/23 - Brewpubs Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Stunning hotel thoroughly decked out in Czech style from hand made, crafted wood work to blown glass vases and porcelain pots all over. Spectacular onsite restaurant, brewery and beer garden. The beer spa is something all of its own. Pricy but you gotta do it! Couples can go for an hour and get a beer or wine flight or a tasty charcuterie board to share also. We loved this spa experience. The staff are top notch professional. The food is delicious. The beer we did not care for much but we aren't beer folks at all either. The Czech wine flight I got was very good! The location of the hotel is walking distance to everything downtown so no need to drive at all really if you stay here. read more

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Beer spa was fun and a unique, relaxing experience. You can play any music you want, get a flight of beer, wine or whiskey. Went here on an anniversary weekend and definitely recommend. (I would skip the charcuterie if I went back, a lot of similar, indecipherable sausage.) read more

The hotel was beautiful, staff was kind and accommodating, and the proximity to the Silos was unmatched! This is completely out of their control so I won't let it contribute to their rating but for anyone who stays please be aware there is a train that passes by frequently and is very loud. This didn't bother us much as we were two moms doing a 1 night trip to enjoy spring at the silos event. I could see it being a problem with someone who might bring a baby or young child who would hear the train roll by at 5am with a loud horn and decide not to sleep after. read more

Beautiful place to have a dinner w coworkers, friends, family- the like. A coworker and I ate here, I made reservations online for a Thursday night, very easy and many options open. This is a restaurant below a hotel, the place is inviting, green leather booth seats, a bar as the focal point and the Texas and Czech flag ( I think!) hanging high on the wall. The menu is clearly labeled for what is gluten free and vegetarian. The wait staff was pleasant and on the ball with refills, questions we had and just the right amount of check ins. I ordered the sausage grill plate ( GF version) with a side salad, beer mustard was not GF. . The smoked ketchup is money! The sausages have just the right flavor and crackle on the outside. My meal came with sauerkraut, homemade, was delish. The side salad has a homemade dressing that was tasty and bursting with flavor. My coworker ordered the salmon and a side of mashed potatoes, he enjoyed both. I would certainly go back to this place when I am in town read more

Admittedly we ate here because the hotel offered a free beer with our stay. The atmosphere was a taste of Europe and casual. The staff were all friendly, energetic and attentive. The food was soo good; we cleaned our plates! Definitely recommend! read more

Pivovar - Complimentary beers for staying in the hotel - Brewpubs Near Me - Waco, Texas

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We had a great time here! Our bartender Dylan H was awesome! The items on the menu he recommended were fantastic. The atmosphere was awesome, low key! He also suggested places for us to go to site see & eat! We had a great time here for our first night in Waco! read more

Pivovar - Enjoying the brew at the bar! - Brewpubs Near Me - Waco, Texas

Food and service was incredible. Had the pork shank with potatoes and brussel sprouts. All cooked to perfection. Someone else got the schnitzel and also agreed was incredible. Will definitely go back. read more

Pivovar - Pork Shank with potatoes - Brewpubs Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Service was great. Waiter had a great memory. Didn't write anything down and all the food came out correct. The salad lacked quantity but overall was good. Had the Rueben and fish & chops. Both were good portions.. read more

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Food was amazing! Service was exceptional, our waiter was very kind and efficient! The portions are huge! I definitely recommend asking for a box when you can't finish the meal read more

Pivovar - Turkey bacon sandwhich - Brewpubs Near Me - Waco, Texas

Highly recommend this hotel - due to the high points of cleanliness, friendly staff, accommodating staff, free breakfast at their restaurant, free beer voucher at their restaurant (good mug size), walking distance from magnolia silos and other kid friendly establishments, and water machine to be able to fill your own water bottle. Is this hotel pricey!? Yes, but if you are able to stay during the weekday and no other events happening during your stay then you can get the rooms and suites for a more affordable price. The lobby area is small especially if you have a stroller but everyone was so friendly to make room for us to pass. The restaurant cannot be accessed from the hotel but not a problem because it literally is like a 10 second walk to the entrance from the hotel. We stayed in a suite (not sure if it has a specific name) but it was a great setup for us and our 2 kids. 2 separate rooms with there own doors joined by a common foyer area. Parking is pretty accessible. They have a few spaces along the wall of the hotel at an extra cost but the open self parking lot isn't far and just right behind the hotel. If you need to park in the self lot then they do have 2 designated spots by the entrance specifically for check in/check out and unloading. We had an amazing experience here and would absolutely stay again. read more

I've never had Czech food but I have apparently been missing out! We had an amazing meal! We had the pretzel appetizer and the pork shank and they were to die for! Great location - within walking distance of the silos. read more

Pivovar - Pork Shank - Brewpubs Near Me - Waco, Texas

UMMMM BEST DINNER EVER. Walked in this place. Not gonna lie, I was a little scared because I had never had Czech food. I left wanting to come back for every meal for the foreseeable future. So yummy! I highly highly highly highly recommend the schnitzel Parmesan. It was beyond delicious and date I say life changing. The service was amazing. They definitely went above and beyond to make sure we were cared for. Additionally the place is so so cute. It is the perfect place to get dressed up and have a nice dinner. read more

Pivovar had ample seating without any reservations, which was nice because it gets pretty crowded in this area. The food was very lackluster though. I got the blackened catfish with asparagus risotto. Everything in the order was extremely salty. My brother got the linguine Alfredo, which was fine, but felt like something anyone could whip up at home. The Brussels sprouts were much to sweet (and wet? Like dripping with syrup). There was live music which was nice, but I wouldn't come back here for the food. read more

The service was excellent. Food was good. We got the pretzel and cheese stuffed schnitzel. 1 soda and water and the bill was $50 for lunch. Pricey! read more

We had an amazing stay and dinner at Pivovar during our one day in Waco! Hotel: This is a beautiful decorated boutique hotel with Czech themes everywhere. We got a deal on a room but a normal night is a bit pricey. The room was huge and included a copper tub. Both people we interacted with in the lobby were very helpful and friendly. There is preferred free parking for guests which was very helpful. There is also a beer spa which is a very unique option, we didn't have time to try. Restaurant and brewery: We had dinner at Pivovar after making reservations when we checked in. We were there on a Wed night so it wasn't too crowded but enough people to not feel empty. We got the fried cheese as an app 9/10. My husband got the ribeye which he said was very good 10/10 and the light Pilsner 8/10. I got a cocktail that was delicious 9/10 and the schnitzel also 9/10. Our waitress Melina (I think) was very friendly, attentive and helpful. After dinner we had a drink at the bar before going back to the room. Overall great experience - and a great place to stay or visit in Waco. read more

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A very cool Czech style restaurant with open views to the on-site brewery, and plenty of large tables for enjoying a great meal with plenty of friends. The food was outstanding. I strongly recommend the braised pork shank for a plate that is visually stunning and tastes amazing. read more

Pivovar - Braised pork shank with mashed potatoes, honey mustard, horseradish, pickled hot pepper, and rosemary. - Brewpubs Near Me - Waco, Texas

Went for the name, recalling good Pivo (beer) in Croatia; but will return for the food (outstanding). We tried some Czech-style food but were equally impressed with the Salmon and vegetable sides. Was happy to have Weller 12 here at a reasonable price per pour (at least compared to the Mid-west. read more

Pivovar - Good bar, in addition to their own brewed beer. - Brewpubs Near Me - Waco, Texas

We visited Waco for the eclipse and ate here for lunch the Sunday before. The soft pretzel was delicious, the best we've ever had. My husband ordered the braised pork shank and it was so good, the meat falling off the bone. I got the three sausages with corn and sauerkraut. Each was very tasty. We'd highly recommend. read more

Pivovar - Braised pork - Brewpubs Near Me - Waco, Texas

Traditional Czech food so expect it to taste authentic. Had the Traditional Pocket Schnitzel with mashed potatoes and a side of Brussel sprouts. The atmosphere is excellent! read more

*Beer only review* We stopped by mainly for beer because it seemed like they require reservations for dinner - boo! Their cocktails look amazing especially the margarita. Everyone was getting the margs! But the beer was pretty good. It's mainly Czech style lagers. I'd recommend getting the flight to get more of the experience. read more

Fun atmosphere and great food. We made last minute reservations on parents weekend. The restaurant was packed but we were seated exactly at our reservation time. The beer was good as well. read more

Oh my gosh, I don't have enough space to write everything I could write about this lovely restaurant! It's tucked into the heart of Waco & everything from beginning to end was amazing! Our server was Jackson & he was the best! He gave us ideas for drinks and dinner. He even chatted with us a little bit about other fun things to do in Waco area. He was the most pleasant & attentive server! For our dinners, we had the Ghoulash and Salmon. Then to add some extras, we ordered a special dish of Asparagus & some French fries! I cannot even explain in words how delicious the Ghoulash was! (?the meat was a tiny bit "fatty") Then my Salmon had a nice flavor, was moist and it was presented beautifully. Also, it was a great tasting & nice size and cut of fish! Everything about this meal made us want to go back again. We talked to the manager & told him how wonderful our food, server & entire experience was! You've got to eat at this restaurant if you're ever in Waco, Texas . It's right across the street from the Magnolia Silos! Ohhh & lastly, the atmosphere is amazing! The windows open up so you can feel as though you're eating outdoors, on the beautiful Texas days or evenings . read more

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Hours are wrong on here showed up excited for brunch and it wasn't opened for another 3 hours ended up having longer waits at other restaurants because of this read more

We're staying at the hotel, so we decided to eat an early dinner here before our evening activity. Wow! Excellent service, excellent food, excellent ambience, excellent beer. Beer: I had the dark and Husbeast had the Vienna. Both were good, but the dark was VERY good. Food: Apps were the fried cheese and the stuffed peppers. Both were super delicious! Dinner was the goulash, the schnitzel, and the catfish. All three were delicious! The goulash was a-freaking-mazing. 10/10, must eat. The Teenager had to have the chocolate mousse for dessert, and it was also very good. I don't know how she managed to fit it in her small body after the generous portion sizes of dinner, but she was determined I guess. Highly recommend giving this place a visit! read more

Pivovar - Brewpubs Near Me - Waco, Texas

Such a beautifully renovated hotel. Restaurant was closed because we stayed on a Monday night. However, lost power so no tv or phones charging all night. No coffee in the morning and barely got an apology. Not liking the room number written on the car tag with dates. Safety issue there. Maybe working out the quirks, who knows. read more

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We chose this place to celebrate our daughter's birthday. We had six people and were seated quickly, and we were greeted by a very friendly staff. For dinner, we ordered six different meals and each one was fabulous! The pork knuckle was incredibly tasty, the goulash fantastic, and the schnitzel was out of this world!. For dessert we especially loved the Brulé cheesecake. I highly recommend this place! It's so nice to have a great restaurant like this in Waco! read more

Pivovar - New York steak and a side of asparagus.... Loved the corn cob ribs! - Brewpubs Near Me - Waco, Texas

The beer here is great, and they had six different options on the menu. They also have a full bar and great bartenders that are highly focused on service. The food is good, but lacks a little spice. We really loved the schnitzel with mustard. They have house-made sausage that is also very good. We went again for breakfast and liked that even more. The omelettes are large and fluffy and the schnitzel Benedict is excellent. read more

I want to love this place I really do! But the service here is always lacking! The food tastes great, the beer is pretty good but not amazing, but the drinks food and atmosphere is why I keep giving them a try. We were sat in the bartenders section though and in a Thursday at 7pm that's just not fair to him. How can he make drinks for the whole place AND serve tables? We enjoyed it, there were just some things we needed and he was busy. I'm sure I'll come back because I'm a Czech girl and I'll keep trying it out. read more