Where to Drink in Round Top: Bars, Hotels, Dance Halls, Breweries and Wineries to Know

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 Spring Round Top Antiques Show or enjoying a quieter time in the Texas countryside, these are some of our favorite picks.

Ellis Motel

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 Garden Co. – Feed & Firewater

The name says it all. Stop in for supper or something to sip. Better yet, make it both. 104 West Wantke Road, Round Top

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Dance Hall

You’ve passed it a hundred times and always meant to stop, right?
3031 FM 1291, Fayetteville

Il Cuculo at Lulu’s

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

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

100 W. US 290, Ledbetter

Mandito’s

Best margs in town. Sit on the front porch and watch the town go by.
102 S. Washington Street, Round Top

Popi Burger

Closest thing to a sports bar in Round Top — TVs inside and people watching outside. 104 N. Washington Street, Round Top

Prost Wine Bar on Block 29

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

The Stone Cellar and Dance Hall

A legend in Round Top. Inside, outside seating, live music most nights. Catch the rock ’n’ roll band Black Cat Choir — another Round Top legend.
550 N. Washington Street, Round Top