Breweries · Fitzhugh Corridor
The beer road.
| Brewery | Notable |
|---|---|
| Jester King Brewery | Ranch setting, spontaneously fermented farmhouse ales, wood-fired pizza, goats, cats, kids-and-dogs-welcome outdoor Hill Country experience. |
| Ghost Note Brewing | Five-acre outdoor Hill Country backyard, beer, food trucks, live music. |
| Fitzhugh Brewing | Oak-shaded beer garden and quintessential Hill Country brewery atmosphere. |
| Twisted X Brewing | Dripping Springs taproom, craft beer, patio, live music. |
| Vista Brewing | Farm brewery with panoramic Hill Country views, outdoor seating, and a full food menu. |
Wineries · Driftwood Wine Trail
The wine trail.
| Winery | Notable |
|---|---|
| Driftwood Estate Winery | Named Top Texas Wine for Longhorn Red; Million Dollar View; Wine Spectator's 10 Best. |
| Duchman Family Winery | 40 acres focused on Italian varietals with a full-service restaurant on site. |
| Bell Springs Winery | Family-run winery on Bell Springs Road with rotating small-batch releases. |
| Hawk's Shadow Winery | Boutique hilltop winery, small production, sunrise-over-the-vineyard views. |
| Solaro Estate | Family-owned estate winery, tasting patio, weekend live music. |
| Fall Creek Vineyards (Driftwood) | One of Texas' original wineries; second location in Driftwood. |
Distilleries
The distillery row.
| Distillery | Notable |
|---|---|
| Deep Eddy Vodka | 2250 E. US 290 — national brand with a tasting room, flights, and cocktails. |
| Treaty Oak Distilling | 28-acre ranch with award-winning whiskey, on-site dining, and live music. |
| Dripping Springs Distilling | The town's namesake distillery — vodka, gin, and tasting room downtown. |
Dining · Downtown Mercer + Belterra Village
Destination dining.
| Restaurant | Notable |
|---|---|
| Tillie's at Camp Lucy | Upscale American on a 289-acre resort; locally sourced menu. |
| Homespun Kitchen | Farm-to-table, 300+ whiskey options, seasonal menus. |
| Pieous | Hand-tossed pizza and house-smoked pastrami — one of Austin metro's most cult-followed restaurants. |
| Salt Lick BBQ | BYOB, cash-only, legendary Driftwood brisket. |
| Rolling in Thyme | Bakery + cafe famous for the rosemary sea salt chocolate chip cookie. |
| Mazama Coffee | House-roasted; dog-friendly courtyard on Mercer Street. |
| League Kitchen | Belterra Village; upscale American with handcrafted cocktails. |