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.
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.
Known for its speakeasy 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 Halles in Round Top.
Crown Bar: 114 S. Main, La Grange
Crown Halles: at The Halles, 1465 Texas Hwy. 237, Round Top
You’ll see everyone you know from Houston, Austin, and Round Top. Say hi to proprietor Lee Ellis. (Hint: He looks like ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons in overalls.) 185 Henkel Circle at Henkel Square, Round Top
The name says it all. Stop in for supper or something to sip. Better yet, make it both. 104 West Wantke Road, Round Top
A bit of L.A. in R.T. Indoor, outdoor tables by the pool. Yes, we said pool.
204 E. Mill Street, Hotel Lulu, Round Top
Looking for live music to go with country cocktails? The Kenney Store hits the spot. 811 S. Loop 497, Kenney
100 W. US 290, Ledbetter
Best margs in town. Sit on the front porch and watch the town go by.
102 S. Washington Street, Round Top
Closest thing to a sports bar in Round Top — TVs inside and people watching outside. 104 N. Washington Street, Round Top
A Round Top classic in an historic stone building. Indoor, outdoor seating; cheeses and charcuterie to go with the wine. 112 Bauer Rummel Road, Round Top
Washington and Austin Street, Round Top. Local, seasonal, chef-crafted healthy eats and a rotating selection of house brews. 101 W. Austin Street, Round Top
A legend in Round Top. Extensive offerings from the tap, bottle and can, and a full bar. Inside, outside seating, live music most nights and great pizzas. Fantastic Catch the rock ’n’ roll band Black Cat Choir — another Round Top legend.
550 N. Washington Street, Round Top
A stellar beer and wine selection is paired with a Cajun-forward food menu. All within stumbling distance of a set of adorable, newly constructed, onsite cottages.
3820 Schoenst Road, Carmine
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.
400 N. Main Street, Burton
Relax with a glass of wine to go with your small plates and tapas.
201 West Fayette Street, Fayetteville
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
Blue Mule Winery
8127 FM 1291, Fayetteville
Busted Oak Cellars Winery
6195 Round Top Road, Carmine
Pleasant Hill Winery
1441 Salem Road, Brenham
Rosemary’s Vineyard and Winery
5521 Hwy. 71 E., La Grange
Saddlehorn Winery
958 FM 1948 N., Burton
Windy Winery
4232 Clover Road, Brenham