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

Ryland Holmes Fowler

3 years ago

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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.

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.

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

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

A Round Top classic in an historic stone building. Indoor, outdoor seating; cheeses and charcuterie to go with the wine.

Round Top Brewing + Kitchen

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

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.

The Vintage Hideaway

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.

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.