Cool little burning history--the building that houses The Pearl (The Blue Pearl) was built in the…read morelate 1800s; 1895-1896ish and has always had a bar in it. Interior stone walls transcend you back to that period of dirt streets, horses hitched out front, & America coming into its own. In the heart of historic downtown Lockhart, this live music venue also offers scrumptious food options from its restaurant as well as ice cold brews and elevated cocktails. Can't beat a Sunday Funday brunch with live music, drinks, and food.

Having traveled from our home to this town, we had checked into our inn and now wanted some…read morerefreshments and mirth. We happened upon a bar that had a teller of comicdic stories and his helper and thought this to be perfect. The name of said bar was The Pearl and the storyteller a Mr. Daryl Felsberg. We ordered our alcohol. My wife and traveling companion got me a white chocolate Martini, it came with a pearl and a cherry. and I got her a cocktail called Emily Morgan. Both were very good. The service was friendly but only two people running the whole thing and one was the owner or manager who was mostly the greeter. She was friendly but the main bartender was doing most of the work and while impressive I felt sort of bad for him. The set up is you can sit at the bar, then there is a walkway all in a line from the door. When you enter bar is on your right. To the left are tables of various sizes. Right in front of the stage is a table with two comfy chairs. Right past the bar is a small seating nook with comfy chairs. Not a bad overall setup. Bathrooms are through another set of doors. No food but there is a popular pizza place nearby and you can bring that in to eat. The comics were both funny. We bought a CD and T-Shirt from the main guy. The one thing that did go wrong was the stage lighting. It just randomly would switch colors, brightness, sometimes turn off completely. This was their first comedy show there but they have live music so not sure what happened. You got your own water from a glass dispenser which was not the only place that did this. It was a pretty popular option. We also had a shot of peanut butter whiskey. The overall price wasn't bad. It was a nice place, they had live music coming after the comic but we had other plans. This was our only visit to The Pearl on this trip but it was a pleasant rest stop for weary traveller's in need of quenching our thirst and merriment.

We stopped for dinner at old pal bar after spending the afternoon Ottine Springs. Such a great…read moredecision! First of all, the jukebox made the night. So many great options that we kept reloading songs. Second, the space is warm and inviting, and the staff were super friendly. The food was really good and we tried a variety of different things, including the fried pickles, fried chicken, burger and a salad. The location is great, right on the main square of town. After parking the car, the guys stopped and bought vintage pearl snap shirts from the tattoo parlor next-door. All around, a win-win! We will definitely be back.

Old Pal is pure perfection and of course it is as it comes from the owners of Nickel City…read more(beloved). Centrally located in downtown Lockhart, the vibe here is on! Craft cocktails: A+ Food: A+ Live Music: A+ Decor: A+ Ambiance: A+ Service: A+ Basically, I'm in love.

We've been twice, not impressed. The first time we sat at the bar and despite there only being a…read morehandful of customers in the place, it took several minutes before any of the four people behind the bar even acknowledged us. Seems their chit chat took priority to greeting new customers. We order drinks and the wings. My drink wasn't the best, but the wings were decent. We paid by credit card and didn't pay any attention to the prices. We went back a week later, honestly just to shoot some pool and have a couple drinks and to give them another chance. We paid cash this time and that's when we got sticker shock. Lone Star longneck was $4.50! My rum and coke was $10.80. When I ordered a new drink, I handed the bartender a ten and a 5 bill. She gave me 4 one dollar bills in change. $15 - $10.80 = $4.20. No explanation about the missing .20. Ok, I'm not gonna sweat twenty cents, but if they did that to every customer, that can add up over time.

Live music and friendly folks on staff during our recent visit. If you're in the vicinity and want…read moreto stop in for a drink, they have a wide array from which to choose. The live music stage is set up in the far back corner, so you have a good view from anywhere in the place. Decor reminds me of a friendly neighborhood coffee shop. Parking in Lockhart is free on the street, so coming from Austin, it was almost a surreal step back in time. People in Lockhart must enjoy the slower, friendlier pace of life. Looking forward to next time.

Quiet and chill Would be a fun place to schedule a game…read morenight with friends I highly recommend

I see this place twice a day as I drive to and from work. I decided to try it today and am glad I…read moredid. I'll definitely be back. The menu was a mix of soup, salad and sandwiches. I chose half a salad and a sandwich. The portion sizes were perfect. Both items were quite tasty. I can't wait to try more. The server was amazing - just the right amount of interaction to ensure I had everything I needed without interrupting my quiet meal.

Gray sandwich and friendly bartender. Nice local place in…read moreLockhart. Try the Italian and a Guinness.

This was a great find in Lockhart when not craving BBQ from one of the well-known BBQ spots. The…read moreservice is top notch. Friendly and hospitable. It's a small dive bar with indoor and outdoor seating. They have a good variety of beers on tap and bottles, I think. I only had the ones on tap. The food is great. We had the fried okra (whole pieces) and onion rings, which are delish. Not salty and the batter does not fall off, which is a plus. We also ordered the patty melt, bahn mi burger and boneless wings. We enjoyed them all. Good portions and flavorful. This is our go to in Lockhart when not in a BBQ state of mind.

Super cute restaurant! I love the outdoor patio area! We had the Fanny burger and fries. Sooooooooo…read moregood! V Ty generous portions! Fantastic service! We will definitely be back!

First let's address the service. Grade A-1!!!!! They opened the restaurant outside or normal hours…read morejust to accommodate my business group. How amazing is that!!!! The bartender/waitress was simply fantastic and the food and vibes matched here exceptionally attention to detail and quality. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and I look foward to attending again. Check them out.

Absolutely amazing food!…read more The interior is so aesthetically beautiful and the staff/owners were so friendly and welcoming. We ordered two different quesadillas and both were amazing! Each was plenty for both of us and the sauces that came with both quesadillas were delicious. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be back for more!

Cute and I mean cute little wine bar/bottle shop/snack bar/bookshop in historic downtown Lockhart…read more They carry a variety of local and regional wines & bubbly. Most of the wines they sell are organic and female owned wineries. You can get snacks like fries and salads. The books carried here focus on food, wine, and entertaining. Dog-friendly. Woof.

My husband and I stopped in for a glass of wine after our drive in from DFW. Once inside we found…read moresuch a lovely atmosphere filled with books, great music and some super cute pups, so we stayed for a bottle and some delicious bites. Sierra was so lovely and attentive to us. She was friendly and engaging but gave us space to relax. The chicken dip with pickles was absolutely delicious, and the fresh burrata with house made pecan pesto was divine. What a gem!!!