Hill Country Lookout Guidebook
Spicewood Restaurants
Some of my fave local joints!
Lake view restaurant and Bar with a live music schedule, very close and great for brunch!
18 locals recommend
The Lighthouse Restaurant & Lounge
513 Sleat DrLake view restaurant and Bar with a live music schedule, very close and great for brunch!
Fun vibes and outdoor space! Good bar food, drinks, and playground for families! Live music.
63 locals recommend
Angel's Icehouse
21815 State Hwy 71Fun vibes and outdoor space! Good bar food, drinks, and playground for families! Live music.
Great local spot for more upscale food in a nice, but casual atmosphere. I love happy hour at the newly renovated bar!
25 locals recommend
J5 Steakhouse
21814 State Hwy 71Great local spot for more upscale food in a nice, but casual atmosphere. I love happy hour at the newly renovated bar!
If you don’t feel like going out for dinner, this authentic Thai food truck will hit the spot for some takeout!
Thai What’Zap
State Highway 71If you don’t feel like going out for dinner, this authentic Thai food truck will hit the spot for some takeout!
Great burgers and other faves right down the road. Call in for pickup or eat there!
21 locals recommend
Lee's Almost By the Lake
801 Pace Bend Rd SGreat burgers and other faves right down the road. Call in for pickup or eat there!
Pizzeria Casa Nostra
21209 State Hwy 71Good pizzas and pasta dishes!
Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries in Spicewod
Winery just a few doors down from the tiny house! Enjoy a peaceful afternoon sipping on unoaked chardonnay from Argentina.
42 locals recommend
El Gaucho Winery
21301 Kathy LnWinery just a few doors down from the tiny house! Enjoy a peaceful afternoon sipping on unoaked chardonnay from Argentina.
Head on down and visit our good friends at Iron Wolf! Amazing Hill Country Views, great cocktails and live music every Saturday. Family and dog friendly!
32 locals recommend
Iron Wolf Ranch and Distillery
101 Co Rd 409Head on down and visit our good friends at Iron Wolf! Amazing Hill Country Views, great cocktails and live music every Saturday. Family and dog friendly!
Spicewood Vineyards
1419 Co Rd 409Great local wines, very close to Iron Wolf Distillery!
Stone House Vineyard
24350 Haynie Flat RdGood wine and nice ambience.
Literally right down the road!! The nine-acre space has lawn games and activities for kids, pickleball courts, live music, and views of the Hill Country. The taproom is meant to appealing to both families and adults, and there is wine tasting at 5 Soul onsite too!
28 locals recommend
Frontyard Brewing
4514 Bob Wire RdLiterally right down the road!! The nine-acre space has lawn games and activities for kids, pickleball courts, live music, and views of the Hill Country. The taproom is meant to appealing to both families and adults, and there is wine tasting at 5 Soul onsite too!
As a premium winery located on 10 acres in the lovely Texas Hill Country, we are taking the popular ‘beer garden’ experience and adding a little 5 Soul twist! Utilizing 20+ years of experience in the industry to source accessible wines, we have created a one-of-a-kind space for your family gatherings, daily happy hours and so much more! Frontyard brewing also on site!
18 locals recommend
5 Soul Wine Co
4514 Bob Wire RoadAs a premium winery located on 10 acres in the lovely Texas Hill Country, we are taking the popular ‘beer garden’ experience and adding a little 5 Soul twist! Utilizing 20+ years of experience in the industry to source accessible wines, we have created a one-of-a-kind space for your family gatherings, daily happy hours and so much more! Frontyard brewing also on site!
Wineries, Distilleries and More Near Fredericksburg
I’f you’re heading towards Fredericksburg, these are some of my favorite places worth adding to your itinerary!
If you're headed to Fredericksburg, this winery is a must visit! Schedule your signature tasting with the sommelier and enjoy an in depth informative tasting that explores the relationship between food and wine while you enjoy chef created small bites with your tasting! The casual tasting is a similar experience in a more relaxed environment. Wine flights and bottles are also available. Make sure you call ahead to reserve your spot!
33 locals recommend
Kuhlman Cellars
U.S. 290If you're headed to Fredericksburg, this winery is a must visit! Schedule your signature tasting with the sommelier and enjoy an in depth informative tasting that explores the relationship between food and wine while you enjoy chef created small bites with your tasting! The casual tasting is a similar experience in a more relaxed environment. Wine flights and bottles are also available. Make sure you call ahead to reserve your spot!
Truly amazing wines and a knowledgeable staff make this one of the top wineries to visit when you're in the Hye Fredericksburg area!
15 locals recommend
French Connection Wines
1197 Hye-Albert RdTruly amazing wines and a knowledgeable staff make this one of the top wineries to visit when you're in the Hye Fredericksburg area!
Hye Rum offers several different types of rum, and the people are out of this world! When the COVID pandemic hit, these folks were one of the first distilleries to begin making hand sanitizer. As of August 2020 they have donated over 28 tons to first responders! Stop by to say hi and tell them thank you!!
13 locals recommend
Hye Rum
231 Frog Pond LaneHye Rum offers several different types of rum, and the people are out of this world! When the COVID pandemic hit, these folks were one of the first distilleries to begin making hand sanitizer. As of August 2020 they have donated over 28 tons to first responders! Stop by to say hi and tell them thank you!!
Want a casual stop to break up the wine tasting monotony? This little joint will hit the spot! And yes, they do have a dry cider and possibly a food truck! Call to check!
21 locals recommend
Hye Cider Company
10354 Rocky RdWant a casual stop to break up the wine tasting monotony? This little joint will hit the spot! And yes, they do have a dry cider and possibly a food truck! Call to check!
If you’re looking for an upscale
Dinner on the way back from wine tasting this is your spot! Amazing food and special pairing dinners on Tuesday nights.
50 locals recommend
Bryans On 290
300 E Main StIf you’re looking for an upscale
Dinner on the way back from wine tasting this is your spot! Amazing food and special pairing dinners on Tuesday nights.
Sister winery to Spicewood Vineyards, but completely different wines. Ask about the pet nat! Something different than most of the offerings in the area and one of my faves. *They usually have a rotating case special for a great price!
10 locals recommend
Ron Yates Wines
Sister winery to Spicewood Vineyards, but completely different wines. Ask about the pet nat! Something different than most of the offerings in the area and one of my faves. *They usually have a rotating case special for a great price!
Hye Dance Hall
10260 US-290Must visit if you're in the area!
Hye Market
10261 U.S. 290Great food and local goods. Try the pastrami Reuben!
Garrison Brothers Distillery
1827 Hye-Albert RdGreat Texas whiskies!
Things To Do Near The Tiny House
Krause Springs
424 Co Rd 404The Hills of Lakeway - Hills Clubhouse
26 Club Estates PkwyClub Corp affiliated world class golf
Pace Bend Park
2805 Pace Bend Rd NHang out at the beach or do a little cliff diving with the locals!
Pedernales Farmers Market
23526 State Hwy 71Local farmers market every Sunday!
Historic local dive bar right around the corner that has live music EVERY night! Good bar food, not family friendly.
51 locals recommend
Poodies Hilltop Roadhouse
22308 State Hwy 71Historic local dive bar right around the corner that has live music EVERY night! Good bar food, not family friendly.
Jaunt over to Marble Falls
A Marble Falls institution! Must go for breakfast and pie happy hour...yep, pie happy hour!
131 locals recommend
Blue Bonnet Cafe
211 US-281A Marble Falls institution! Must go for breakfast and pie happy hour...yep, pie happy hour!
Bear King Brewing Company
207 Ave GGreat food, wines and local beer!
Rae's Rbar & Grill
904 3rd StGreat local bar with awesome food and a patio.
Simply Pho House
101 US-281Nice ambience, and good food. Tell Henry we said hi!
A must visit if you're here in the fall! Pumpkin patch, corn maze, and flower fields.
56 locals recommend
Sweet Berry Farm
1801 FM1980A must visit if you're here in the fall! Pumpkin patch, corn maze, and flower fields.
Dripping Springs
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdNatural swimming pool, waterfall and grotto.
Sotol Distillery. Really cool to see the process from plant to distillation. Great palomas, worth taking the tour!
65 locals recommend
Desert Door Distillery
211 Darden Hill RdSotol Distillery. Really cool to see the process from plant to distillation. Great palomas, worth taking the tour!
Visit out good friends at Last Stand! Great beer and food truck. Chicken sh*t bingo on Sundays. Next door to Revolution Spirits so a good two for one!
26 locals recommend
Last Stand Brewing Company
12345 Pauls Valley RdVisit out good friends at Last Stand! Great beer and food truck. Chicken sh*t bingo on Sundays. Next door to Revolution Spirits so a good two for one!
Jensen Ackles is part owner in this brewery. Sessions-Stouts they have it all! Great outdoor space!
51 locals recommend
Family Business Beer Company
19510 Hamilton Pool RdJensen Ackles is part owner in this brewery. Sessions-Stouts they have it all! Great outdoor space!