Smithville Brewing Company was the very first brewery we went to after landing in Austin and…read moregetting our rental car! It was out in the open space and not in any town which gave it a nice country vibe. Upon entering we wanted some beer after our journey and we were hungry! For my beer choice I got a Cream Ale named 1845 SBC Premium Ale. This was a solid cream ale. Not as sweet as some that I have come across but refreshing and pleasant all the same. I felt like this beer truly hit the spot! It was sweet but also crisp and clean too as we were adjusting to the Texas heat. We tried a few other beers that were in the area as well or from Texas, guest taps. As I said we were hungry and we decided to get a pizza. I don't remeber really the exact name of it but it was a combination type that had peppers, mushrooms, tomato and sausage. We also split a beef sandwich. We were very hungry! But we left very satisfied and Smithville Brewing proved to be a good stop!

First-time visit and overall a mixed but positive experience. The place has a very down-home,…read morecountry feel, and everyone we interacted with was genuinely friendly. There were plenty of drink options to choose from, and the menu definitely caught our attention, which is what brought us in. We started with the nachos with beef. They were pretty good overall, though the Velveeta-style cheese wasn't our favorite. The meat lovers pizza was a hit -- thin crust, well-cooked, and full of flavor. The main reason we came was for the chicken wings, and unfortunately, those were a bit disappointing and left us wanting more. However, the owner personally came over to apologize and explained that those were not the wings they normally serve. He even comped us $10 in cash, which was a very appreciated and classy gesture. The staff was friendly throughout our visit, and because of how the situation was handled, I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt and plan to come back again to let them redeem themselves.

Okay is it smoky in this place? Yup And for sure. Is it a…read morefun place to meet the locals? Yes it sure is. Friendly down to earth small town folks. Good music and a dancing floor. Located in the quaint small town of smithville. I had a great time. And let me say it again, it's smoky and I don't smoke. Reminded me how all bars used to prior to the no smoking laws. It would be nice to have some ventilation of air for the non smokers, but it was still a fun time at a local hole in the wall bar. You should go and see for yourself. Parking was not a problem. Karaoke on Friday. Heard some good signers.

You get the best bartenders around always served quickly great atmosphere music is good especially…read morewhen they have karaoke with El jefe. They have the best picked eggs and cold beer!

The bartenders were very nice & helpful when selecting our beers…read more We loved the atmosphere. Very laid back (mid afternoon) We tried their new brewmasters creation, Bourbon Pecan Amber Beer. The mix of these flavors together were amazing. We also tried the Bastrop Amber Ale. It was pretty tasty. We can't wait to go back.

Third time in 2 weeks. Food is great. Overstaffed so they are always wondering. No very many tables…read morewere filled but felt rushed to finish our food. Chips and salsa was good but looked like the bottom of the bag as their were many small broken pieces. Felt rushed and not really able to enjoy our experience.

The service was phenomenal! Our beerista was very helpful and nice…read more A great selection of Texas beers and beyond on tap to try. My husband was so excited to see that they carried the Lexington Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale. It was very good! We also tried the Thirsty Planet Thirsty Goat Amber from San Marcos. Wowza! It was delicious! It was a fun place either way lots of beer options, domestic beers as well. Pinball machines, too!

Bastrop Beer Company was a good spot for us tourists to make one of our landing spots at not long…read moreafter getting off the plane. This business is more of a taphouse with lots of guest taps and lots of bottles and cans to go. Many of them are from local breweries or Texas breweries so that made this a great stop when we are hanging out in the hotel room and wanting to share a beer. It can be misleading coming to places like this that they are a brewery that makes their own beer but I saw no sign or indication of such a thing here. But since we weren't local there were plenty of brews to try that were local. I got a great Pecan Porter that was very tasty and a nice beer to unwind to despite it being a bit warm outside (which is usually when I want light beers). The place was fairly busy but Bastrop is a bit of a touristy town and the location of this place is right downtown so it makes sense. Anyway it was a good experience coming here!

Stumbled into this gem while adventuring through Round Top whilst starving, looking for a bite to…read moreeat and they did not disappoint. You order right at the bar (which is kinda fun because you get to peek at all the drink options). Inside is a little tight, not gonna lie but they've got a solid outdoor setup with plenty of seating. Looks like they even have fire pits, which I'm sure hits different when you've got time to hang and sip a few. Even though it was busy, service moved pretty quick and everyone was still friendly, which I always appreciate. And the food? So good. The tuna nachos came out looking all colorful and pretty, but the flavor combo is what really stole the show. Definitely a spot I'd swing back to next time I'm in Round Top.

We were in Round Top with our pals for a few hours before heading over to see some Shakespeare at…read moreWinedale. It was hot out and stores were staring to close, so we came here for some drinks and food to escape the heat. Of the several times that we've been to Round Top, we had never been to Round Top Brewing and were pleasantly surprised...by everything. The spot is cute and cozy--nothing fancy and plenty of charm that isn't too forced. We ordered food and drinks at the bar and then sat in their indoor patio area (no A/C but tolerable circulation with the fans). They make their own beer, and we both enjoyed the kolsch that we stuck with for the evening. As far as food, we shared a giant pretzel and our daughter got a plain pizza. The pizza is that cardboardesque version, but it was edible. The pretzel was decent, but definitely a frozen-to-oven situation. What we *do* want to shout out is the mustard it came with. It was SO good. We asked if it was homemade, and it allegedly was: so spicy and nasal-clearing and tasty. The mustard alone is what is pushing up from 3 stars to four! Bottom line: nothing crazy special, but a good place with friendly folks working and decent food and drink. Prices are consistent with the area, and it's certainly better than Mandito's and it beats the chaos of Royer's. We won't be back, but we're glad we tried it.

We had a very nice time at the wine bar. The vibe is country club. We enjoyed the selection of…read morewines and the ability to have a conversation without tv noises. There was a large group there that evening. They were boisterous. My husband had the steak and I had a salad. The food was good and the service was excellent! We will be back!

Wife and I were in town for a night and FRW Bar was around the corner from the ABNB we were staying…read moreat so after a long day, a cold beer and glass of wine sounded great. Nice and big and just that old town feel. Takes you back to the late 1800's or early 1900's. Plenty of cold beer options and decent wine list. And fair prices - tip just buy the bottle of wine. It's a deal. Service was great as well. We didn't order any food but some interesting options. This place is certainly worth stopping in while you're downtown shopping.

How did Smithville get so lucky as to get themselves such a great restaurant? Fat Cat is a…read morefriendly, family-run place with a casual atmosphere, live music on weekends, and a one-page menu with apps, salads, sandwiches, burgers and a few entrees like ahi tuna steaks, along with a beer and wine selection. All that's great. But what makes it so uncommon are the amazing things they add to this formula that simply knocked our socks off. The salads are farm to table. The pork and beef are ranch to table (which makes their pork belly bhan mi and blue cheese bacon burgers absolutely outstanding). The proprietor owns the farm and ranch. Their beer selection has something for everyone and you can even buy it by the bucket. And without a doubt, they offer the best wine selection, the most wine-by-the-glass options, and the best prices on wine-by-the-bottle in the county. It's likely even better than anything you'll find in Travis County. Seriously, if you know wines, look at that wine menu and tell me I'm wrong. You can't do it! The three of us enjoyed a really nice Napa Vally Cabernet Sauvignon in the restaurant, and we got a $39 bottle of 2018 Pinot Noir from Sonoma's Russian River Valley to go that they would have been just as happy to open for us in the restaurant. Who does that at those prices? I'm seriously canceling my wine club membership and I'll just come here more often. Plus, the owner really knows her wines. She judges wine competitions in Houston and is more knowledgeable than many California sommeliers I've known (and I lived in California for 15 years). But she also knows old world wines and Texas wines very well. I'll post pictures of the food later. I'm coming back to Fat Cat for a pre fixe dinner - ribeye stake and snow crab with wine pairings included. The way they wine, dine, entertain and treat you, I feel like I'm the Fat Cat! And I can barely hear the music over the purring :-)

Food was delicious, we met the owner and manager they were both absolutely wonderful. I love the…read morehome time feel. I got the Nelson's grill cheese with bacon added, Husband got the cartintas-stated they were AMAZING but requests a Texas size portion. Lasagna was VERY GOOD according to my mom and my dad had the Blue Chicken Sandwich and was good. They were SUPER sweet to my little, he was the star of dinner. Try the Vampire Merlot very peaceful and homey.

They will let taste until you find a beer you like and you will, it will be a Shiner brand a local…read morebrewery that has gone national. And barbecue that is worth the trip!

Great food and service. Chicken fried steak was delicious, beer was cold, server seemed a little…read morebusy but did a great job.

Ambiance is so sweet and home stead, band Febder Bender, very home to music and such a home town…read moreambience. Old school rock, memorable signs and good memories. Come over to enjoy and reminisce good times

Amazing old school Texas beer joint. They have the classic ambiance of old beer signs with rooms…read moresoaked in neon and history. They also have a good sized party room in the back for events. Epic beer joint!!!

We decided to stop in after finding Hound Song Brewing Co. on Yelp while passing through, and we're…read moreso glad we did! Easy on and off the interstate, which made it a perfect stop while traveling. The reviews were right--everything was great! Nice vibes, friendly service, and really good food. Definitely a great find and one we'll keep on our list for the next time we're traveling this route. Glad we stopped in--we'll be back!

I guess my expectations were a bit high. For the price, the amount of meat on my Texas Dip was…read moreskimpy, especially compared to the photo of it on the website. The side of sriracha mayo and the house sauce I requested were missing from my plate but the pickle spear, I insisted not on my plate, was. The claim of scratch-made sides had me anticipating some hand cut fries, they were not, just mediocre at best. The children coming to the table to try to sell us something was a bit odd. Haven't experienced anything quite like this before. Now for the good stuff, the pretzel was stellar and the hatch chilies queso was some of the best queso I've had. The flight of beers I picked were tasty. I would probably come back for the queso.