Dripping Springs Distilling

- Vibes: modern rustic, limestone, trendy Austin energy- Crowd: packed at Friday happy hour!- Menu: lots of drink AND food choices- Value for price: 5/5 (strong drinks, delicious and affordable food)- Service: 5/5 (very friendly)- Parking: big lot but it gets fullHaving tried Deep Eddy's before, I brought my parents here for a taste of Austin liquor and vibes. The dining area is a front/back porch with some heated seating at tables or picnic benches, and there are several high tables/couches inside as well. We showed up on a Friday at 6pm, and had to circle to find parking/wait for a table- it was packed! Definitely arrive early if going for happy hour (4-7pm weekdays).We tried the following tap cocktails ($5 single and $7.50 double pour during happy hour!):- spicy springs: flavorful, not too sweet with a japaleno kick- Cherry lime spritz: no added sugar, light and tastes like a seltzer. Good for lightweights :)- Apple crisp: holiday vibes, sweet, tastes like light spiked cider - Spiced girl: personal favorite/strongest drink, can't taste the gin but the cardamom and lemon are FANTASTIC. Good for heavyweights :)- Big fig: also holiday vibes, also can't taste the gin but the fig and rosemary are aromatic and flavorfulAnd the following food:- Chips + salsa: classic, only $4 for HH- Chicken tinga tacos (3): flavorful, juicy, generous on the meat- my favorite item- Pulled pork nachos: good, not too much meat but yummy toppings and decent portion size - Bbq grilled cheese: rich, meaty, delicious but heavy. Great chaser to the strong drinks!

I literally cannot recommend a visit to DSD higher!! I came for a tour with a friend, and true to the west Texas alcohol experience if you will, their tasting room/bar (which is apparently new since 2018) is absolutely stunning!! It has a very modern appearance with an open and bright indoor bar/seating area with lots of natural light (tons of glass windows/glass door leading to the patio). The patio itself is also very inviting with several benches and tables, and they have space heaters and TVs - my friend and I sat outside and enjoyed our drinks for 2 hrs while other groups watched the football game on TV. There is also a little play scape area with swing and slide for kids, and the day we were there, there was a live musician who was singling Christmas songs with a mix-table. Families had their babies in strollers, kids running around playing on the groups, and dogs as well. It was an all-around super family friendly, fun, and inviting space!!As for the tour itself: our guide Steve was super knowledgeable, very friendly, and very easy to talk to! He showed us all of the distilling process, from the special distilling containers they use, to the larger mass producer (Carl), to the packaging area, which also includes the area where they distill their gin and bourbon (since vodka isn't the only thing they make). I actually don't much like vodka from prior experiences, but I came away from this tour with a renewed respect for the flavor of the liquor. Same goes for the gin and bourbon - it was very interesting to try the super high proof gin while in the flavoring process!! You can really smell and taste the flavors that go into it, especially Juniper. On a last note: the tour ends with you trying some bourbon, and you get to keep your DSD shot glass that you drink from. They also give you a token for a drink off the menu, so my friend got the blackberry smash cocktail, and i got the holiday pie since I like sweeter drinks. We both loved what we ordered, and of course they're made with DSD vodka. The bartender was very friendly and explained all the drinks we asked about too. Overall: DSD is a new favorite spot of mine, even though I've never been a liquor person (other than in cocktails - which they do of course have!). The place is inviting, and very comfortable to sit and hang out. Since they sell food too, you could easily come and spend several hours just hanging out here. It's accessible from Austin with a car (only like 20-30 min out from south Austin); if you're in the city and like trying drinks, I cannot rec paying a visit enough!

10/10 always. We've been here over a dozen times. NOPE we don't see our frequency as any problem other than we LOVE great service, great food, amazing consistent drinks made from scratch and chill vibes which this place always brings.A total gem in Dripping Springs. You will miss it if you are not looking for it because there isn't a huge sign from the main road off 290 right before you get to DreamLand going west.You turn up on a bumpy road and think UM is this where it's supposed to be? Yup! And its awesome.Like pulling up to a Rich Aunt's house who has the best booze stash ever and an awesome backyard to chill and let your kids run around like wild baby chickens. They have a fully fenced in lot so no lost kiddos. Or hubs! The happy hour is Amazing!! The food and drinks you can't go wrong. You scan the qr. pay at your table and magically the drinks and food find you.Its dog and kiddo friendly. Inside (ac) and outside (heaters for the winter) there are plenty of seating. Tv's to watch sports. Food is NOT out of a food truck.They have a mix of tacos, pickle chips, delish fries, grill cheese, burgers, lovely mocktails, tons of reg and seasonal vodka drinks and a nice burbon says the hubs ...1876. I hate writing such a nice review bc its our fav place to hang on the weekends. They also have weekend brunch which we've yet to get our act together and try. Also they have tours.. we've yet to go on this too. One day soon!A must visit for sure!!! Great for a girls night, brunch, date, out with the kiddos. Go support this amazing local spot!!

Dripping Springs Distilling is a lovely distillery just outside of Austin. Here you can enjoy a delicious cocktail, try a variety of foods, and relax both indoors and out. We sat outside, as the weather was nice, but even as it got warmer we had plenty of shade from the canopies of the majestic mature trees on the property. Also, there are yard games and a play area (jungle gym) for kidsYou can order using a QR code listed on the table. There are so many cocktails to choose from ranging from traditional to incredibly unique. There is also plenty of sharables and finger foods to orderWhen we were there (on a Sunday) there was live music outback. We had a lovely time just enjoying being outdoors... but there is indoor seating as well, and it's just as lovely Some tips:Order multiple sharables for the table like their fried pickles, chips and queso (or guacamole), and hummus tray. I don't know how often this happens, but an hour or so into our visit the kitchen was unreachable through the app, and I was told it was due to a backup of orders in the kitchen. So, order early just in case. Also, there is a Bloody Mary bar where they pour you a glass of vodka and you can add your juice and other garnishes. You also get a discount of vodka refillsCheers!!

This place is a gem! It has everything you want in the distillery/brewery type of spot. Great for groups, including families. There are always tables open inside and outside. Outside has a playground and games, inside has the game playing and cold AC. Drinks: have yet to be disappointed. So many options and so delicious. Some of my favorites include Raspberry Refresher, Bramble, and a classic Lemon Drop. Nothing is overly sweet. They also have lots of mocktails!Food: so good. Love the weekend brunch. And they have so many gluten and dairy free options--something you generally don't find at this sort of place. I crave the fried chicken sandwich and fried pickles--both gluten free! Service: so far so good! Order online at the table and they bring your food out. Generally pretty fast too.

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! The drinks were tasty as was the brunch!!I cannot wait to go back! It's super kid friendly and even had a playground!!

Great tasting room with enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff. Ambiance is like a high end Napa winery, but Vodka instead of wine. They have indoor seating. Three bars. Plenty of outdoor tables and chairs too.They manufacture Dripping Springs Vodka, as well as lemon and orange flavored Vodka. They also offer Gin and botanical Gin. All spirits are made on premises. For me, Dripping Springs is my favorite and all I buy, so very cool to visit where it is made. They have food but we didn't eat, although it looked good.Most staff are great. A couple of grumpy too cool attitude types management should move out. I didn't waste time with em, just walked over to someone that was smiling and pleasant, which is almost all of the staff.

Ann and Kristi are the dream team! we had a corporate event at the distillery and they were incredibly helpful and made sure everything was executed perfectly. The venue is so beautiful and the drinks are great as well. You can't go wrong having an event here or even just visiting!

I absolutely love this place!! It's beautiful, very clean, has super friendly and knowledgeable staff, and the food is delicious and to top it off, the drinks are ridiculously delicious!! I have been so many times and always forget to review them. I love they have mixed cocktails on tap! They are consistently great! The happy hour prices cannot be beat! I went for a few functions in the back room and the staff are able to handle the large groups and accommodate everyone ordering at the same time. It is a little bit loud in there so maybe some noise dampening panels would be helpful. The bands they have outside have always been fun to listen to! All in all I highly recommend Dripping Springs Distilling

We attended the Valentine party and had a great time. The drinks and appetizers were delicious. There was a two person band which made a nice ambiance and encouraged dancing.