I've wanted to come to Shady Llama for years, and we finally made it out yesterday. I am so disappointed in myself for not coming all the time before this, because Shady Llama is EXCELLENT! First, the staff members are very friendly and know everything there is to know about their available wine and brews. I love that almost all (if not all) are local sips - it's really great to see all of these different places in Wimberley/Dripping Springs/Spicewood support each other. Just another reason why I love Hill Country! When I saw Lazarus Rice Lager and St. Elmo, my gluten free heart skipped a beat, because both of those brews have been treated with the enzyme that makes the brews (normally) OK for those who are gluten sensitive but not for those with celiacs. I don't miss beer, but those two brews are too delicious to pass up when I see them on tap! We also tried the Spicewood wine flight, which was one of the best wine flights I've ever had, and I cannot wait to go buy bottles of each to bring home. All 3 were delicious, crisp, robust, and beautifully paired with each other in the flight. The views were beautiful. Beautiful is honestly an understatement. I love that so much of this area is still undeveloped. I'm sure it was less developed even 5 years ago, but the views from Shady Llama while sitting in a wooden porch Adirondack chair sipping some wine is perfection. I can only imagine how beautiful it is at sunset. I do wish they had a couple more tables by those chairs so I can rest my drink, but it's uneven and probably hard to do so, so I happily will sit with my brew in hand and relax. There's also plenty of seating but not overly crowded with chairs and benches which is love, and I loved the hammocks too! This place is GREAT for families. Playgrounds, slides, almost all kids areas gated so you don't have to worry about them running into the woods with critters. Fun for all ages, and they're just far enough from the seating to minimize the noise that this kiddos love to make! I loved the llamas. Some of them were so spicy and truly just wanted the food, and I feel that. No pets, just food, and I applaud it. Some of them would let you pet them, and the personalities on some of them were REAL, but give them some food and they may let you take a picture. So much fun having them there! Add on some delicious brisket in the back (I am so sad I missed the burnt ends), and all in all, the Shady Llama is GREAT! You are also able to bring outside food, but no outside beverages! Great place and cannot wait to come back! read more

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Gorgeous sunset views. Bar was nice. Food truck was closed and no live music on a Saturday night.

TLDR - Dog, baby, people friendly spot outdoor beer + other drinks with food trucks and beautiful views. I can only imagine how beautiful sunset here. It is a great stop that lets you take a break from busy life. Great service as well. Very low key, chill place with llamas :) If you are visiting the area or looking what Outside of Austin offers. This is the spot. It is also super close to Jacob's Well. Very unique Austin Texas Spot read more

What a special find! I can't recommend this place enough. We came really early on a Saturday morning and went on the guided hike of the property. They have an assortment of the Texas native plants labeled along the walk. It was a fairly easy walk. Some of it required good shoes because it is the Hill Country, of course. We didn't see the miniature donkeys or the llamas while we were walking, but they were all back in the pen near the bar and the seating area. So they gave us some feed to give the llamas. Everyone was just so friendly and kind. They put a great deal of thought into every aspect of the Shady Llama. They have many different seating areas, all of which have a nice view over the hills - nice breezy location. They have different food trucks, but they also have some snacks, like a charcuterie box. They have a variety of different drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. They allow you to bring your own food, but not your own drinks. They have a variety of events, like craft nights. They have hammocks! Heaven. Just heaven. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Great beer selection. Great views. Kid and dog friendly. Very fun to feed the Llamas. Fire ring and plenty of seating. read more

The Shady Llama - Llamas waiting on a handout. - Beer Gardens Near Me - Wimberley, Texas

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The best view in Wimberley! Staff is always amazing and it's super family friendly. Great drink choices and food trucks-we love the Shady Llama!! read more

If I lived near Wimberley I would visit more often just for the joy of petting and feeding these wonderful creatures frequently. I've always loved llamas. The staff were super friendly. Abby was so sweet and made our visit that much nicer! Be sure and ask for food for the llamas. Everyone in the family had fun out here. After spending time interacting with the llamas we just hung out and played board games, they have a bunch to choose from. Extremely family friendly. Affordable. Cute merch, I bought a sticker for my water bottle because that's what I do. Next time we are out this way I will pop back in. read more

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A very pleasant location when the weather is nice, with many picnic tables and chairs around the grounds. They usually have about two dozen or so different beers on tap, so there should be something for everyone read more

Great views, good beer, friendly vibe and service kid friendly. Dog friendly as well if they are leashed. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Love Love Love this place! Beautiful setting, great beer selection and bartender was knowledgeable. They have a food truck, but we did not eat so can't comment on that. Don't miss the sunset here! read more

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Had some tasty mimosas and the bartenders were super nice, the ambience was family friendly, there are tons of kids playing and running around. It's not quiet but it's got a great view! Great atmosphere to laugh with friends and enjoy wine, there was a trivia night happening too! read more

Food truck had great, reasonably priced options. I had the Vietnamese Rice Bowl for $13, and a wanted a whole other one! Carl was amazing. I'm not a beer drinker, but he was super friendly, and educated me on my options and I loved them all. It was such a vibe, and I was happy that I was able to bring my kid with me to get him out of the house. read more

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Super cute place place to chill and have a drink or let the kids play. Food trucks had great food.

This was the first place we checked out when we arrived to our Wimberley weekend trip. We stopped by to enjoy a few drinks and maybe get some food. They have beer on tap, sangria and wine. Wine prices are a little steep. Stick with beer. The area is nice. It's spacious. Lots of room to spread out. There's plenty of seating. Children and dog friendly. They have llamas, but sometimes you won't be able to see them. Their property is large and they roam the property. You will definitely see a beautiful sunset from the property. They do have a few food trucks for food. Parking is available on site. Restrooms are available and clean. All seating is outside. read more

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Mark your calendar for a visit to the Shady Llama! This is a wonderful family owned beer garden that offers a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a beautiful sunset, feed a llama, or watch the donkeys meander up the hillside. They don't make any of their beer, cider, or wine - but their rotation is always from Texas companies and the staff are very knowledgeable! I don't usually think about this place for a wine night it feels more "masculine, college causal, or kids playing" depending on when you visit. But next time I will try some wine and pick a spot to enjoy a romantic sunset. It would be nice to have a kid free wine night with some nice music. Trivia is on Thursday nights - the manager is very nice and does a good job but imho it could be more interactive and entertaining. It is your standard "read the questions kind of thing" and I think themed trivia is much more fun! With daylight savings trivia is now at 7:00 pm so it makes it a little easier to get there after work. There are 2 food trucks on site but it would be nice to have different food trucks rotate through or have the bar offer a variety of snacks. Definitely check IG for updates about music, hours, etc - but they do not answer questions from social media. And they don't really post updates to their website that often. Parking is Extremely limited on the weekends so be prepared. If the lot is full go down the road a couple of minutes to Ghost Note Brewing - they are a family owned beer garden as well but have much more parking. Very different styles but both are great and worth the trip! I would say the major drawback is they close very early. Just when the temp's finally cool off it is time to go! Please show your support for them to stay open later so we can enjoy the hill country breezes and not feel rushed. It would be nice to be able to schedule a "feeding" with the animals bc I have been a dozen times and have never gotten to give them a snack! The bathrooms are very clean but on busy days you might get stuck with a porta potty if you can't wait Overall a very relaxing atmosphere and something good is always on tap! I highly recommend the City Orchard ciders. Let me know what you enjoy most about your visit. Cheers read more

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We decided to checkout the shady llama yesterday after meeting for drinks in downtown Wimberley. It was nice to get away from the crowds and traffic and I really enjoyed our time at the llama. They have a huge fenced area past the seating area where the llamas roam as well as a fenced in kids play area near the parking lot. As someone who doesn't have kids, I appreciated not hearing screaming children during our visit. They have about a half dozen fire pits with chairs surrounding them and also a bunch of picnic tables with canopies. I'm not sure there is a better sunset spot in the area and we definitely enjoying watching it. For drinks, they have a solid selection of craft beer, as well as wine and recent made mulled wine, which was our favorite since it was a tad chilly out in the shade. They have different food truck options and we got the banh mi. It was good and overall the food was decent but likely not worth the visit on its own. read more

The Shady Llama - My fiance enjoying the hammock with our dog Eli - Beer Gardens Near Me - Wimberley, Texas

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Visited this past weekend and fell in love with this family friendly brewery! Good brews, an on-site food truck, kids play area, and adorable llamas - what more can you ask for? The property is beautifully maintained with ample seating. They have a great selection of beers, wine, and non-alcoholic options. Service is friendly and the bartenders allowed us to sample a couple of options as well. The food truck offers sandwiches and salads but I opted for the Vietnamese rice bowl special which was delicious! It does get very windy as it's on top of a hill, so layer up on a winter day! Definitely worth a visit! read more

Went here for my friends bachelorette trip and it was a fun experience ! The bartenders were very friendly and the mocktails are delicious ! We all really enjoyed seeing the llamas. They had a cute outdoor game area as well. Very fun chill vibes! read more

Best place to drink and relax in Wimberley. Also a great place to catch the sunset! Plenty of good non-alcoholic options as well. Staff is always friendly and helpful. read more

On a Sunday afternoon, my husband and I made our way to the Shady Llama to enjoy some local craft brewing. It was a cloudy and overcast day, with spots of rain, but we did not let that deter us. They do offer a wide variety of seating and luckily we found some that was protected from the rain. While we were there, we were fortunate enough to meet three different llamas, although they do not particularly like to be out in the rain. As for the beer, I absolutely enjoyed their variety and ended up trying two different fruited sour beers. My husband loved the variety of beer as well and chose a delicious amber ale. They had food trucks on site, but we were still full from breakfast so we just sat and enjoyed our beer while playing a round of cards. The service was fast and friendly, and the staff were all super engaging. The space is dog and children-friendly, but with the llamas, and rocky terrain, just be sure to keep an eye on both. read more

I feel like it's a secret local place. Friendly knowledge staff. Hill country views. If they have the Cubano sandwich and brownies, get them! You won't regret it. read more

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Very fun place! It is not a brewery but they do have a wide selection of hill country brewed beers for a fair price. We dint catch the bartenders name but he was extremely friendly and made great suggestions based off what we told him we liked. Outdoor seating only which we enjoyed seeing the storms roll :) very scenic property. Dint get to see any llamas or donkeys but may be cause of the rain. Food was amazing! Shared the Bahi-mi and the Italian club, very big sandwiches. Will for sure come back when visiting dripping springs! read more

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Always the highlight of my time in Wimberley!! Service is top notch and you sure can't beat the views! Add to that some friendly llama's and my favorite sour beer and you have perfection. read more

The Shady Llama - Beer Gardens Near Me - Wimberley, Texas

This place was pretty spectacular. I've been wanting to go for a while and it finally happened! It was in the low 70s and perfect weather. The hill country views are beautiful and I'd imagine sunsets here are gorgeous. Outdoor games available. Dogs on leash are allowed. Lots of seating and an interesting idea on how to hold your seats/table. It was nice not having to worry about somebody taking our spot while playing with the animals. You can also get food for them at the bar. They were pretty gentle and didn't mind selfies. Lots of beer, cider and wine options. I had the sweet Sangria (Messina Hof) and Cherry Cobbler by Martin House. Both delightful and fruity. They have 2 food trucks: Gringas Grub Shak and Kelly's Hill Country BBQ. I went with Kelly's and got the Brisket Elote Parfait and it was so, so good. I want to go back just for that! There were so many options to choose from. There's really something for everyone. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Great SHADED outside venue to sit back and relax or let your kids roam! There is a playground for and an explorer area and cornhole for the adults! Great little food truck that had some dessert options for the kids. Walk up ordering and wasn't a long wait. Great sangria! They had bathrooms that were nice but had a long wait as there is only 2 of them for both men and women. They did have a port a potty option too. Parking is very limited and hard to acquire! We had to wait for a while to get a spot and heard that parking on the road was very risky! read more

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Super cute and fun. Didn't see any llamas though but the sunset made up for it. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. If I remember correctly the drinks consist of beer, wine, and soda. (Water cooler is available as well) Seating is on a first come first serve situation went on a Friday during spring break and had no problems at all! My only con is on the day we went there were a lot of children everywhere. Running everywhere. Of course that's more so on the parents but just keep in mind that there may be a bunch of kiddos . read more

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This is the perfect spot for parents who want to enjoy a cold drink outside while the kids have plenty of space to enjoy themselves! They have a wide variety of local beers, wines and non alcoholic drinks. You can often find food trucks serving something tasty. Recently they've added a fantastic playscape that's built into the hillside. There is plenty of seating so sit back, relax and wait for the best sunset view the Hill Country has to offer. read more

Went for a few beers and conversation with a buddy of mind. It was hot so we found some shade and sampled some of the local beers they carry (they don't brew any themselves). The bar staff is very friendly and helpful. Had a great Cubano sandwich from one of the two food trucks, unfortunately the other food truck operator was MIA so we only sampled on of the options. Nice view of the valley, unfortunately the llamas were smarter than us and remained out of site (and the intense sun). We'll definitely be back with the wives and try more of the food. read more

One of the most unique and cool beer/wine gardens I've ever been to. The views are incredible, I can only imagine being here to see the sunset. Tons of games for entertainment, play area for kids, and llamas to pet. Great selection of local beverages. Highly recommend for a chill, relaxing atmosphere. read more

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Supper cool place. There were llamas on cite and plenty of areas to sit. A few fire pits corn hole and a place for the kids. Around the back they had two food trucks to grab a bite from. The drinks were great they even had a variety of non alcoholic beers to choose from. My fiancé is recently sober and did not feel left out by the variety of choices they had to offer. read more

The Shady Llama - Drinks with a view of the hill country. - Beer Gardens Near Me - Wimberley, Texas

After a long dip at Blue Hole Regional Park, the Shady Llama is a place to go for a quick bite, beer, and incredible views. As soon as you walk in, the chairs and hammocks out provide a nice campfire style vibe. There are a ton of trees to keep you cool, and the view of Hill Country is one of a kind. To your right, there is a small fence with adorable llama's you can feed and pet. I didn't get to try the food, but the bbq smelled incredible. Lots of beer and wine options, and great place to bring your friends for a relaxing afternoon. read more

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Nestled in the heart of hill country with gorgeous view of the hillock, the establishment offers a great melange of nature, outdoors, good drinks and food. This is a great family place and offers a lot of space and activities for kids of all age. There are two food trucks located in the premises and a full bar serving both local brews and craft drinks. A must visit place if you are in Wimberly. read more

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What a perfect place to enjoy a relaxed few hours on a nice weather day in the Hill Country! The Shady Llama, just west of Wimberley on the way toward Dripping Springs on RR12 is a gem of a yard bar offering Texas-based craft brews, soft drinks, & wines with a killer view and a few furry mascots to feed & pet. Our family loves this place. We can each enjoy a tasty beverage we like, have a good lunch from the Gringa's truck we like from Wimberley, and feed some alfalfa to some llamas and burros. There are plenty of socially-distanced places to lounge around the terraced & tree-shaded yard, and everything is outdoors. It's actually perfect for pandemic times. Pro-tip: do not try to come here during any weekend with special events in Wimberley, like Market Days or Rodeo. The parking lot has limited capacity. Lazy Sundays are the best time IMHO. read more

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Swung by here on a spontaneous brewery tour. Love the beer selection & the food truck is on point! Plenty of shade, good music, and seating make this one of my favorite breweries west of Austin. Bar tenders are friendly and the llamas are nice attraction. Great place to gather, chill, & have a few drinks. read more

The Shady Llama - Beer Gardens Near Me - Wimberley, Texas

I came here for a friend's birthday party last Saturday afternoon and fell in love with this bar's location and views. It is definitely quite a way out from the larger metro areas nearby, tucked in in the wooded hills of Texas Hill Country; but, the drive there is definitely worth it! The bar is perched on a hill slope with gorgeous views towards the west-southwest, so it's especially beautiful at sunset. The tables are dispersed under tree shades and allow for intimacy although they are easily accessible. The Shady Llama is also family-friendly with the large playground and the llamas that are roaming the property. There's plenty of (unpaved) parking out front. The bar serves an amazing selection of ciders, beers, and wines. Most of them are locally sourced, which is awesome! I tried two of the semi-dry ciders and loved them both. The bartender was happy to give suggestions and seemed very knowledgeable about what's on tap. There were two food trucks behind the bar serving Tex-Mex cuisine. I had the chicken quesadilla and the food was okay. Definitely come for the views, vibes, and drinks. And bring your friends! read more

There is nothing shady about this brewery, because it is an absolute 5-star experience. Decided to make the trek to The Shady Llama with a few friends to enjoy some drinks while watching the sunset. Parking at The Shady Llama has a few spots but I can see it getting a bit complicated for parking on the weekends. So for those of y'all who don't like beer, no need to worry as they have a full bar available to your liking. What really makes this spot stand out is that it's spacious enough for you to enjoy your own private bubble even if there might be kids on the grounds. They have a few play areas for kids to explore so it's a great spot to enjoy drinks if anyone in your group has friends. Now the star of the show are the llamas. They have an open area/free roam philosophy so it's not guaranteed for you to see the llamas, but you'll most likely will. Tucked away in the back corner you'll see them hovering in their water pools and eating buckets. This is such a unique spot in the Texas hill country and one that I will visit again. The scenery is too beautiful not to enjoy a glass of wine (or a bottle). read more

The shady llama made our weekend, getaway, even more special with the beautiful views and enchanting sunset. Perfect location for both beer and wine lovers. Great compromise for both the hubs and I since we each don't favor one or the other. read more

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This is a beer garden with a food truck (Gringas Grub Shak) on site. Loved the vibes here, from the hammocks and amazing views to the llamas on their property. The food and beer were really enjoyable on a Saturday afternoon. The place was not too busy at all since we arrived close to their opening time, the sitting areas are all fairly already spread out too. They had four llamas in the back and we were able to feed them by talking to the bar staff. read more

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This is one of our favorite places to hang out on a weekend. The views are amazing, the staff is friendly, and the vibe is great. Great selection of beers and a decent selection of wines. AND.... You have to check out the llamas! read more

The Shady Llama - Seating area - Beer Gardens Near Me - Wimberley, Texas

This place is such a hidden gem! We came here right when it opened at 12noon on a Saturday and it was quite peaceful then. Beautiful scenery and the tacos were delicious. The kids enjoyed playing in the 2 play areas and feeding the llamas. The brewery had a large selection of beer and they were reasonably priced. There was also a little scenic trail we didn't get to explore so we'll definitely be back for that. read more

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