Dripping Springs Guidebook
Food Scene
Epicure
1025 Cannon DrWine and small plates are awesome! Great atmosphere.
Well Yeah Cakes
28109 Ranch Rd 12Homemade goodies!
A casual spot for a slightly elevated dining experience.
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Creek Road Cafe
301 US-290A casual spot for a slightly elevated dining experience.
Get your Tex-Mex on some sizzling fajitas and giant margaritas!
74 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Flores Mexican Restaurant
2440 US-290Get your Tex-Mex on some sizzling fajitas and giant margaritas!
Hill Country Ranch Pizzeria
598 US-290Great little spot on historic Mercer St. to cozy up for a warm beverage!
81 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mazama Coffee Co
301 Mercer StGreat little spot on historic Mercer St. to cozy up for a warm beverage!
If you're looking for a basic diner to grab a quick bite- this is the spot!
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Oak Creek Cafe
660 US-290If you're looking for a basic diner to grab a quick bite- this is the spot!
This little bakery/sandwich spot is so cute! Enjoy their fresh baked breads.
127 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Rolling In Thyme & Dough
333 E Hwy 290This little bakery/sandwich spot is so cute! Enjoy their fresh baked breads.
You have to go- the quintessential hill country BBQ experience!
480 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826You have to go- the quintessential hill country BBQ experience!
A new location for a longtime favorites among the locals!
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Pizza Cave
2690 U.S. 290A new location for a longtime favorites among the locals!
Scratch-made Neapolitan pizza, sandwiches & sweet pies in a handcrafted space with chalkboard walls.
110 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pieous
166 Hargraves DrScratch-made Neapolitan pizza, sandwiches & sweet pies in a handcrafted space with chalkboard walls.
Pig Pen BBQ
301 U.S. 290Definitely 5 stars for BBQ in Dripping Springs!
Lovely little gem of a restaurant. Savory or sweet crepes- both are excellent!
52 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Crêpe Crazy
660 U.S. 290Lovely little gem of a restaurant. Savory or sweet crepes- both are excellent!
A famous Austin chain serving Mexican street-food-style tacos in inventive varieties, including for breakfast.
1075 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StA famous Austin chain serving Mexican street-food-style tacos in inventive varieties, including for breakfast.
Le Vacher
136 Drifting Wind RunAmazing pastries and a fantastic brunch!
I love their smoked turkey! Sort of BBQ meets Tex Mex
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Switch BBQ
166 Hargraves DrI love their smoked turkey! Sort of BBQ meets Tex Mex
This is a stunningly unique restaurant. Call ahead for an awesome happy hour experience or get reservations to enjoy lunch or dinner. Incredible food, amazing ambience but it isn't cheap :)
57 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tillie's
3509 Creek RdThis is a stunningly unique restaurant. Call ahead for an awesome happy hour experience or get reservations to enjoy lunch or dinner. Incredible food, amazing ambience but it isn't cheap :)
Breweries
Great beers on Mercer St. You may catch live music some times!
33 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Acopon Brewing Co.
211 W Mercer StGreat beers on Mercer St. You may catch live music some times!
A really beautiful facility! My favorite is the Austin Lager.
107 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Twisted X Brewing Company
23455 FM150 WA really beautiful facility! My favorite is the Austin Lager.
This place is really unique and embodies the aesthetic of the hill country so well!
64 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Vista Brewing
13551 FM150 WThis place is really unique and embodies the aesthetic of the hill country so well!
Super laid back - warehouse style brewery experience.
34 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Suds Monkey Brewing
12024 U.S. 290Super laid back - warehouse style brewery experience.
Great family friendly brewery! There is a play area for the kids and the adults get to enjoy a brew under the live oaks. Good hill country vibes!
51 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Family Business Beer Company
19510 Hamilton Pool RdGreat family friendly brewery! There is a play area for the kids and the adults get to enjoy a brew under the live oaks. Good hill country vibes!
Jester King Brewery is a world-renowned maker of farmhouse ales and barrel-aged wild ales located on 165 acres of farmland on the outskirts of Austin, TX.
298 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh RdJester King Brewery is a world-renowned maker of farmhouse ales and barrel-aged wild ales located on 165 acres of farmland on the outskirts of Austin, TX.
Beautiful setting, good beer and great munchies! There is even a castle style playground for kiddos.
54 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
12 Fox Beer Co
4700 W Fitzhugh RdBeautiful setting, good beer and great munchies! There is even a castle style playground for kiddos.
Beerburg Brewing
13476 Fitzhugh RdGreat beers, great food, great vibes!
Distilleries
Fantastic local vodkas made with real fruit juices. It's a really nice facility that often has a food truck on the weekends.
150 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sala de degustación de vodka Deep Eddy
2250 US-290Fantastic local vodkas made with real fruit juices. It's a really nice facility that often has a food truck on the weekends.
Dripping Springs Distilling is currently featuring Dripping Springs Vodkas and Gins and 1876 Vodka and Bourbons in tastings, cocktails, bottle sales, and tours
36 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Dripping Springs Distilling
5330 Bell Springs RdDripping Springs Distilling is currently featuring Dripping Springs Vodkas and Gins and 1876 Vodka and Bourbons in tastings, cocktails, bottle sales, and tours
Family & dog-friendly distillery with tasting room & craft cocktails made with Treaty Oak spirits.
171 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Treaty Oak Distilling
16604 Fitzhugh RdFamily & dog-friendly distillery with tasting room & craft cocktails made with Treaty Oak spirits.
Very homey vibes with a great patio for outdoor seating that just has a fantastic view of the hill country. Decently priced drinks consisting of either gin or vodka.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Frog Pond Distillery
261 Frog Pond LnVery homey vibes with a great patio for outdoor seating that just has a fantastic view of the hill country. Decently priced drinks consisting of either gin or vodka.
Craft cocktails, gourmet snacks, and curated goods are available in the desert-modern tasting room, featuring a cozy fireplace, comfy couches, and a rotating display of art by regional artists. All are welcome - including children and dogs.
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Desert Door Distillery
211 Darden Hill RdCraft cocktails, gourmet snacks, and curated goods are available in the desert-modern tasting room, featuring a cozy fireplace, comfy couches, and a rotating display of art by regional artists. All are welcome - including children and dogs.
Great lil home grown distillery with AMAZING adult beverages and all products taste soft and exquisite!
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Stinson - Tasting Room
18281 FM150 WGreat lil home grown distillery with AMAZING adult beverages and all products taste soft and exquisite!
Such a cool place. Incredible views and of course, delicious whiskey. The place reminded me of an old west saloon and the surrounding area is awesome to stroll around.
Crowded Barrel Whiskey Co.
16221 Crystal Hills DrSuch a cool place. Incredible views and of course, delicious whiskey. The place reminded me of an old west saloon and the surrounding area is awesome to stroll around.
Wineries / Wine Bars
Prohibition-inspired wine bar with retro-chic decor offering charcuterie, live music & a big patio.
36 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sidecar Tasting Room
501 Old Fitzhugh RdProhibition-inspired wine bar with retro-chic decor offering charcuterie, live music & a big patio.
Enjoy their large outdoor covered deck, tree-lined lawns perfect for picnics. Bring along some food and grab a bottle of wine and hang out. They regularly have live music on the weekends. Unique, fun, and inviting.
89 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bell Springs Winery
3700 Bell Springs RdEnjoy their large outdoor covered deck, tree-lined lawns perfect for picnics. Bring along some food and grab a bottle of wine and hang out. They regularly have live music on the weekends. Unique, fun, and inviting.
Beautiful wines, view, and people. Everyone is very knowledgeable and passionate.
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hawk's Shadow Winery
7500 McGregor LnBeautiful wines, view, and people. Everyone is very knowledgeable and passionate.
Duchman Family Winery
13308 FM150 W100% Texas Grapes, 100% Texas Wine
Outdoor Attractions
Quiet and serene. Small parking area, but not frequented by many visitors. Solstice Circle celestial structure is kinda cool!
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Charro Ranch Park
22690 FM150 WQuiet and serene. Small parking area, but not frequented by many visitors. Solstice Circle celestial structure is kinda cool!
Canyon & forest preserve along the Pedernales River, frequented by rock climbers, hikers & mountain bikers.
96 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Milton Reimers Ranch Park
23610 Hamilton Pool RdCanyon & forest preserve along the Pedernales River, frequented by rock climbers, hikers & mountain bikers.
5,200-acre park boasts hiking & horseback riding trails, campsites, river swimming & scenic vistas. Make sure to make an online reservation for weekends and holidays!
318 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Estatal de Pedernales Falls
2585 Park Rd 60265,200-acre park boasts hiking & horseback riding trails, campsites, river swimming & scenic vistas. Make sure to make an online reservation for weekends and holidays!
A scenic natural swimming pool in a canyon below a 50-ft waterfall, surrounded by a grotto.
20 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RoadA scenic natural swimming pool in a canyon below a 50-ft waterfall, surrounded by a grotto.
They inspire people to develop a lifelong practice of enjoying and protecting nature through educational programs, collaborative alliances, and conservation of our beautiful 76-acre preserve. Get tickets online!
51 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center
24814 Hamilton Pool RdThey inspire people to develop a lifelong practice of enjoying and protecting nature through educational programs, collaborative alliances, and conservation of our beautiful 76-acre preserve. Get tickets online!
Jacob's Well Natural Area is a nature preserve owned and operated by the Hays County Parks Department. It is home to Jacob's Well, the famous artesian spring. Swimming is only available seasonally and reservations are required. Please note that pets are not allowed anywhere on the property.
119 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Área Natural de Jacob's Well
1699 Mt Sharp RdJacob's Well Natural Area is a nature preserve owned and operated by the Hays County Parks Department. It is home to Jacob's Well, the famous artesian spring. Swimming is only available seasonally and reservations are required. Please note that pets are not allowed anywhere on the property.
110-acre wooded park for hiking & horseback riding, with a massive covered event space.
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Dripping Springs Ranch Park
1042 Event Center Dr110-acre wooded park for hiking & horseback riding, with a massive covered event space.
Small, city run park with play grounds, pool (open seasonally) and soccer fields. Some paved walking trails too closer out towards RR 12.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Founders Memorial Park
Founders Park RoadSmall, city run park with play grounds, pool (open seasonally) and soccer fields. Some paved walking trails too closer out towards RR 12.
Dreamland is an outdoor activity playground with putt-putt, pickle ball, a kid splash pad and live music! They have food and alcohol too! It's just around the corner from the house. Check out their website for events.
52 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Dreamland Dripping Springs
2770 U.S. 290Dreamland is an outdoor activity playground with putt-putt, pickle ball, a kid splash pad and live music! They have food and alcohol too! It's just around the corner from the house. Check out their website for events.
Bars
A recent addition to historic Mercer St! Check it out!
25 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Grawlix Cocktail Lounge
332 W Mercer StA recent addition to historic Mercer St! Check it out!
The Barber Shop
207 W Mercer StA hometown little place with a full bar. They serve food too!
57 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Homespun Kitchen and Bar
131 E Mercer StA hometown little place with a full bar. They serve food too!
Check out their website for the live music lineup but this place is great for dancing!
67 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mercer Street Dancehall
23490 Ranch Rd 12Check out their website for the live music lineup but this place is great for dancing!