When you get thirsty — and we’re talking over-21 thirsty — there are plenty of options for where to wet your whistle, year-round in the greater Round Top area. Whether you’re in town for the antiques shows or enjoying a quieter time in the Texas countryside, these are some of our favorite picks.

Boon & Company’s upstairs bar and lounge. (Photo by Candice Cowin)

Boon & Company

Wine and cocktails available with dinner, or trot upstairs to their swanky bar and lounge area, the perfect spot for sharing drinks and swapping stories.

Crown Bar

Known for its vintage style, ever changing speciality cocktail menus, and the hippest local live music, you can always find the cool kids at the Crown Bar in La Grange, or its satellite – the Crown Bar at Cisco Village in Round Top.

Ellis Motel

You’ll see everyone you know from Houston, Austin, and Round Top. Come for the atmosphere, stay for the craft cocktails. Conveniently located adjacent to Merritt Meat Co. for pre or post drinks barbecue.

The Garden Co. – Feed & Firewater

The name says it all. Stop in for supper or something to sip. Better yet, make it both.

Entrance to Il Cuculo at Lulu’s.

Il Cuculo at Lulu’s

A bit of L.A. in Round Top. Indoor bar and lounge seating and outdoor tables by the pool. Yes, we said pool.

The Kenney Store

Looking for live music to go with country cocktails? The Kenney Store hits the spot. 811 S. Loop 497, Kenney

Kooper Family Whiskey Co. and Tasting Room

Kooper Family Whiskey Co. and Tasting Room

The name says it all. Fine, Texas made whiskeys ready for the sampling and purchasing.

Mandito’s

Best margs in town. Sit on the front porch and watch the town go by.

Prost Wine Bar

Prost

A Round Top classic in an historic stone building. Excellent wine selection, now with a full bar and full food menu. Indoor, outdoor seating.

Round Top Brewing + Kitchen

Washington and Austin Street, Round Top. Local, seasonal, chef-crafted healthy eats and a rotating selection of house brews.

Round Top Brewing + Kitchen

The Stone Cellar, Jon Perez Lounge, The Mark and Round Top Dance Hall

Find every level of bar from honky-tonk to citified speakeasy on the grounds at 550 Market. Extensive offerings from the tap, bottle and can, and a full bar. Inside, outside seating, live music most nights and top quality food and music. Behind the secret door off the atrium you’ll find the sexy, swanky speakeasy where everyone from rowdy girl gangs to cuddling couples enjoys top shelf cocktails, beer and wine.

White Horse Tavern

Ice cold longnecks and southern comfort food (think pimento cheese sandwiches on white bread) combine at this legendary live music venue located across from the historic Burton Cotton Gin.

The Wine Bar at the Grand Fayette

The Wine Bar at the Grand Fayette Hotel

Relax with a glass of wine to go with your small plates and tapas.
201 West Fayette Street, Fayetteville

Breweries In the Round Top Area

Brazos Valley Brewing Company
206 S. Jackson Street, Brenham

Huff Brewing Co.
9805 Koehn Road, Bellville
La Grange

Brewing Company
6002 FM 2981, La Grange

Rohan Meadery
6002 FM 2981, La Grange

Wineries in the Round Top Area

Blue Mule Winery
8127 FM 1291, Fayetteville

Blissful Folly

8127 FM 1291, La Grange

Busted Oak Cellars Winery
6195 Round Top Road, Carmine

Chapleton Vineyards at Lyn Ranch

Chapleton Vineyards

14858 Whitman Road, Washington

Pleasant Hill Winery
1441 Salem Road, Brenham

Saddlehorn Winery
958 FM 1948 N., Burton

Windy Winery
4232 Clover Road, Brenham