Molly’s guidebook
Distilleries
Dripping Springs is home to some of the best wineries, breweries and distilleries in the country.
Deep Eddy great staff, great environment to hangout with friends, and great vodka.
150 locals recommend
Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room
2250 US-290Deep Eddy great staff, great environment to hangout with friends, and great vodka.
We love this place, live music on the weekends, great atmosphere, the restaurant here is amazing too. They offer a variety of drinks. They even have a playground for the kids.
171 locals recommend
Treaty Oak Distilling
16604 Fitzhugh RdWe love this place, live music on the weekends, great atmosphere, the restaurant here is amazing too. They offer a variety of drinks. They even have a playground for the kids.
Food scene
Our favorite restaurants in Dripping.
Even though pizza is the name of the game at Pieous, the pastrami is a can't-miss menu item, as is the banana cream pie. Fun fact, it was just on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Definitely a must have.
110 locals recommend
Pieous
166 Hargraves DrEven though pizza is the name of the game at Pieous, the pastrami is a can't-miss menu item, as is the banana cream pie. Fun fact, it was just on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Definitely a must have.
This is a must-have on your trip. If you love BBQ this is the place for you. Their meat falls right off the bone... sooo good! On Sundays, they have baby back ribs. Seriously, the best! It's BYOB.
480 locals recommend
Salt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826This is a must-have on your trip. If you love BBQ this is the place for you. Their meat falls right off the bone... sooo good! On Sundays, they have baby back ribs. Seriously, the best! It's BYOB.
You might not expect French street food in this tiny town, it's here. Start your day with a Cowboy Up breakfast crepe, or pop in for a ham and swiss at lunch, or just satisfy that sweet tooth with a Nutella Royale.
52 locals recommend
Crêpe Crazy
660 U.S. 290You might not expect French street food in this tiny town, it's here. Start your day with a Cowboy Up breakfast crepe, or pop in for a ham and swiss at lunch, or just satisfy that sweet tooth with a Nutella Royale.
Primarily a bakery and lunch cafe, Thyme & Dough offers fresh pastries in the morning, light luncheon fare, and desserts. Thursday are Bistro Nights, where dinner is served from 6 to 9 p.m. There's Sunday brunch, too.
127 locals recommend
Rolling In Thyme & Dough
333 E Hwy 290Primarily a bakery and lunch cafe, Thyme & Dough offers fresh pastries in the morning, light luncheon fare, and desserts. Thursday are Bistro Nights, where dinner is served from 6 to 9 p.m. There's Sunday brunch, too.
This former bait shop on the road to Hamilton Pool has been converted into a haven for those who love bourbon, beer, and unpretentious picnic fare in an idyllic setting.
33 locals recommend
Proof & Cooper
18710 Hamilton Pool RdThis former bait shop on the road to Hamilton Pool has been converted into a haven for those who love bourbon, beer, and unpretentious picnic fare in an idyllic setting.
The Hill Country fare here consists of deviled eggs, fried pickles, chicken schnitzel, filet, and more. For drinks, pick something out from the admirable bourbon and wine selection.
57 locals recommend
Homespun Kitchen and Bar
131 E Mercer StThe Hill Country fare here consists of deviled eggs, fried pickles, chicken schnitzel, filet, and more. For drinks, pick something out from the admirable bourbon and wine selection.
Local place in Belterra Village. Nice selection of local tap beers. Very nice ambience. Exceptionally attentive service. Very eclectic offering for appetizers.
29 locals recommend
The League Kitchen
166 Hargraves DrLocal place in Belterra Village. Nice selection of local tap beers. Very nice ambience. Exceptionally attentive service. Very eclectic offering for appetizers.
Great Thai food. Good selection of wine and sake which we love. Service is great. Nice and clean and decent prices.
9 locals recommend
Spoon + Fork Kitchen
166 Hargraves Drive Great Thai food. Good selection of wine and sake which we love. Service is great. Nice and clean and decent prices.
GINGER Sushi + Poke Shop
164 Belterra Vlg WyBest sushi in Dripping.
Wineries
This winery is one of our favorites. Great selection of wine, great service, lots of outdoor seating and a playground for the kids.
108 locals recommend
Duchman Family Winery
13308 FM150 WThis winery is one of our favorites. Great selection of wine, great service, lots of outdoor seating and a playground for the kids.
Great winery to go to on Sunday's, lots of outdoor seating, live music on the weekends, their white wine is amazing.
89 locals recommend
Bell Springs Winery
3700 Bell Springs RdGreat winery to go to on Sunday's, lots of outdoor seating, live music on the weekends, their white wine is amazing.
Right across from Salt Lick, great tasting, amazing cheese board, little house turned into a winery.
55 locals recommend
Fall Creek Vineyards in Driftwood
18059 Farm to Market Rd 1826Right across from Salt Lick, great tasting, amazing cheese board, little house turned into a winery.
A great selection of wines, offers food, lots of seating indoor and outdoor.
52 locals recommend
Solaro Estate Winery
13111 Silver Creek RdA great selection of wines, offers food, lots of seating indoor and outdoor.
Breweries
Suds Monkey Brewing
12024 U.S. 290Hidden gem, a great beer selection, and a fun atmosphere.
Offers a wide variety of beer and wine, great outdoor space, great space for family gatherings, and offers food.
298 locals recommend
Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh RdOffers a wide variety of beer and wine, great outdoor space, great space for family gatherings, and offers food.
Great atmosphere & service, great beer choices, offers food, live music on the weekends.
51 locals recommend
Family Business Beer Company
19510 Hamilton Pool RdGreat atmosphere & service, great beer choices, offers food, live music on the weekends.
Entertainment & Activities
Austin Zoo
10808 Rawhide TrailNautre
Krause Springs is a camping and swimming site. It is located in Spicewood, Texas, approximately 30 miles northwest of Austin. The 115-acre property has 32 springs, and several feed the man-made pool and the natural pool which flow into Lake Travis.
424 Co Rd 404
424 County Road 404Krause Springs is a camping and swimming site. It is located in Spicewood, Texas, approximately 30 miles northwest of Austin. The 115-acre property has 32 springs, and several feed the man-made pool and the natural pool which flow into Lake Travis.
Must have! Lots of trails and great sightseeing. Canyon & forest preserve along the Pedernales river. Perfect spot for rock climbers.
Milton Reimer's Ranch Road
Milton Reimer's Ranch RoadMust have! Lots of trails and great sightseeing. Canyon & forest preserve along the Pedernales river. Perfect spot for rock climbers.
A hidden gem in the hill country. Lots of hiking and gorgeous sightseeing. If you were to do one thing on your trip this would be it! The perfect spot!
51 locals recommend
Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center
24814 Hamilton Pool RdA hidden gem in the hill country. Lots of hiking and gorgeous sightseeing. If you were to do one thing on your trip this would be it! The perfect spot!
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdOne of the top ten swimming holes in Texas.