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    The Loose Screw

    4.8 (31 reviews)
    ModerateBeer Gardens
    Closed 2:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Donovan S.

    This place is pretty cool...it's in the old Taylor high school in an old classroom...not kidding. We drove up and were like...is this a school?? It...was. Now it is a bunch of shops, a bar, a bakery, a salon, and more! They have a really good beer selection and the staff was really nice. You can take your beer outside and sit down at some picnic tables. They also had live music with a guy playing guitar who was pretty good. Very cool idea to use that building for something besides letting it dilapidate.

    Josh P.

    Super cool spot with great beer selection thats in the old Taylor high school. They have wine and its kid and dog friendly (outside) and they do flights of 4 for $10. Friendly staff and also a window to order outside. I'd say they have about 50 beers on tap and also usually have a food truck in evening.

    Mitch E.

    This place is certainly pretty great and a hidden gem in Taylor, Texas. We were visiting a friend who just moved to Taylor and we found this spot. It's located in an old high school so it's not the easiest to spot. The bartender was exceptionally friendly and helpful. There are about 45 beers on tap. They also have wine and sooner non-alcoholic beverages. We started with two flights of four different beers. All the beers were very smooth and full of flavor. After two flights, I got a pint of one of the beers that I enjoyed the most. Regardless of the type of beer drinker you are, there's a brew for you. They had a band playing and a food truck in the parking lot as a nice touch. They also allow you to get a sealed double pint to go. That's my only small complaint. The "to-go" double pint was much more expensive. I wanted to get two but only got one since it would have been $52. Yikes. I'm still very pleased with my experience and if you live or visit Taylor you should definitely go to The Loose Screw!

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    Carol N.

    Situated in the old Taylor High school on Street, this place has an amazing variety of craft beers! knowledgeable staff to help you find the beer that's to your liking, with 42 to choose from you'll appreciate their knowledge! Great place to listen to some live music, relax with the family or just reminisce of the awesomeness of the high school days! Variety+++++ Atmosphere +++++ Texas friendly +++++ Y'all gotta just see what this family owned business is sharing with their community

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    Richard D.

    I visited this on an impulse, so happy I did. The school is pretty open and you can drink and roam around. They have some pretty dope slides (old fire escapes) around the school grounds and no one to stop you from playing on them. There's plenty of seating inside and outside with a window to get your drinks. Overall fun experience.

    Bar Taps

    What a wonderful location with excellent service! The beer was very good with over 45 choices! Didn't make it out to the food trucks as it was raining. Our friends said that they are very good as well! Will definitely recommend to family and friends!

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    Kacey C.

    This is a super fun little bar located in the old Taylor High School. There are lots of unique brews (the blueberry mead and wildfire mead were amazing), live music and board games. Overall just a fun place to hang out! Definitely recommend!

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    Great service, great selection, great people. A great place to go after work or if you're feeling a lazy weekend afternoon.

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    Great stop for our brewery tour. Old Taylor High School is a great concept. We loved the lounge area and easily fit our group of 20+

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    Love this place! Great selection of beers and friendly staff.

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    Very nice, accommodating staff! You can tell they have a true love of what they do! Thanks for the amazing service and tasty beverages!

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    Situated in the old Taylor High school on Street, this place has an amazing variety of craft beers!

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    4.2(26 reviews)
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    We heard about Rockabilly opening a little while back and wanted to wait until they had some of…read moretheir own beer on tap to check them out and Barks for Beers this month seemed like the perfect opportunity. We went yesterday afternoon and its a really nice property with tons of space. They have a cool stage area, a playground, several tables near the bar with view of the tv and some open inside space next to cornhole. I want to say they had about 8 of other breweries beers on tap (real ale bock and Pinthouse Scorpion Disco are the two I remember) and then they also had cocktails and 2 of their own beers: an amber, and then what I got: the tangerine cream ale. I thought it was pretty good which was surprising as usually, new breweries take a bit to get things figured out. It would be a solid beer for a warm day. The bartender was friendly and they also had a bbq truck on site that smelled delicious but we didn't have time to check-out this time. The only negative I'd say is there is zero inside space with A/C, its all open air. That's not a dealbreaker for me but as its only going to get even hotter, I'm curious how it will impact their business.

    Very cool vibe/place! Laid back brewery and I ordered the blueberry lavender margarita. That was…read moredelicious. My sister got the rhubarb sour which was tasty too. Dog friendly and kind of a tree house on the hill vibe. The food truck was closed when we got there, but they had an event for Mother's day, so my guess was they sold out. Otherwise I would have never known of this brewery if it weren't for Barks for Beers!

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    3.5(89 reviews)
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    Fun happening spot in Hutto. First time here with a group of friends Service was super friendly,…read moreattentive, and not hovering... Which is a big plus give them the fact that we hung out for a couple hours and caught up on life... server was polite and attentive throughout our stay and when we finally closed out all professional and super nice Food itself was fantastic My Smashburger was super tasty and full of flavor. The onion rings were fried to perfection and had a nice breading My dining companions had the Frito pie, adult chicken tenders, and the patty melt and all raved about the food I will definitely have to come back and try some of their other offerings If you haven't tried the Cottonwood Creek brewery in Hutto you need to put it on your list

    Came to eat at the tables in the bar area on a Friday right before HH started. Our server was a…read moresweetheart and was very attentive. She ended up leaving before we closed out but the service remained great. The drinks 10/10 we had the pineapple drink with cold foam. Food: 2/10 unfortunately I was very disappointed with the quality, seasoning and taste. We had truffle fries, HH burger with onion rings and the pulled pork Mac and cheese. Truffle fries: greasy, not enough flavor to link them to "truffle fries" Onion rings: greasy as well and dark in color as if they've been fried in very old / used oil. HH smoked cheeseburger: lacked flavor, even though I added S&P this was also very greasy. The bun was actually shining in grease. Pulled pork mac and cheese: we had to send back. It came with jalapenos but they were pickled and the vinegar had dripped onto the Mac and cheese making the dish taste overwhelmingly vinegar-y. I was sadly disappointed, I had high expectations for this place despite other reviews. The food has potential if only it was fresh and not smothered in grease. I don't think I'll be back.

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    3.4(364 reviews)
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    Visited here with a craving for German beers and food before official Oktoberfest festivities…read morekicked off in Texas. We came in right at 3 and were notified that the kitchen was closed, but we were able to sit and have some beers while we waited for the kitchen to open. Our lovely waitress was able to bring out some bread for us to eat while we drank. It's a lovely place, I'd love to come by again for the Oktoberfest celebrations!

    We were extremely disappointed with our experience at Walburg German Restaurant…read more Before our visit, our group of 11 called ahead because I have celiac disease. We were celebrating a birthday, and I needed to know whether I could bring my own food since I cannot safely eat food prepared in a kitchen where there is a significant risk of gluten cross-contamination. We were told that bringing my own food would be okay. When we arrived, everyone sat down, and I began eating my salad. The manager, Michelle, came over and told me that I could not eat my own food there. I explained that I have celiac disease and cannot safely eat anything from the restaurant. She repeatedly told me that they take precautions for people with celiac disease. I tried to explain that, in a kitchen where flour is being used, there are serious cross-contact concerns, and I was not comfortable risking my health. After going back and forth, she eventually said, "I'll allow it this time." The way this situation was handled was incredibly upsetting. Michelle needs to educate herself much more thoroughly about celiac disease. This is not simply a dietary preference or an allergy where someone can necessarily "take precautions" and make a kitchen completely safe. Flour can become airborne, settle on surfaces, and create cross-contact risks. For someone with celiac disease, even small amounts of gluten can cause harm. What made this even more upsetting is that I am pregnant and have other significant dietary and medical considerations. I am not willing to gamble with my health or my baby's health just to eat at a restaurant. I ended up crying in the bathroom because of the way I was treated and the things that were said to me. I have never had an issue bringing my own food somewhere when I have explained my medical situation beforehand. This could have been handled with kindness and understanding. Instead, I was made to feel embarrassed and unwelcome after we had specifically called ahead and received permission. I sincerely hope the restaurant takes this opportunity to educate its staff about celiac disease, gluten cross-contact, and how to respectfully accommodate guests with serious medical dietary restrictions. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I will not be returning.

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