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HILL COUNTRY ENTERTAINMENT VENUES

The Hill Country has a wide variety of entertainment venues (music, shows, bands, performances, theater, singers, musicians, etc.) with no particular concentration in any one town.

Be sure to check out the detailed profile page n this Portal site for each town to see their event calendar and more detail on some of these venues.
Most places have occasional entertainment, meaning not on a fixed schedule. Most venues are at restaurants. Starting times vary. Just a few have a cover charge.

Best to check their web site or call them to get the latest details on who is scheduled and their start time. Enjoy!

Please be sure to tell them you saw their information in the Portal.

Note: Many of the wineries are now having weekend entertainment. Check their listings in the town profile section (see index on home page).

And, we have separate pages on this Portal site dedicated to Hill Country Theater,
Hill Country Singers/Bands/Groups, Hill Country Dance Halls and Hill Country Entertainment

(We welcome submission of updates, additions, corrections & digital photos, without compensation.)

ALAMO SPRINGS

ALAMO SPRINGS CAFE: 830-990-8004; 107 Alamo Road, (Postal address: Fredericksburg). Located just S of Grapetown, at 107 Alamo Rd, next to the "Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area" and Bat Tunnel on Old San Antonio Highway, SE of Fredericksburg. Texas Monthly Magazine "Best Burger Issue" designated famous burgers, plus beer, shaded porch & covered deck, live music Fri & Sat nights. Open 11a-9p daily, closed Tue. www.alamospringscafe.com.

ALBERT

ALBERT TEXAS ICE HOUSE: 830-644-2042; 5435 S. Ranch Road 1623, Stonewall, Texas 78671, but it is really in Albert TX. Good Songs, Cold Beer, Good Friends, and Tall Tales. An unusually beautiful setting with centuries old massive oak trees, great entertainment, for family fun and the coldest beer in Texas (they say). Popular motorcycle stop. Web: www.alberttexas.com

BANDERA

11th STREET COWBOY BAR: 830-796-4849. 11th Street, Bandera, TX. A unique cross between a neighborhood bar and the best country & western night club around. www.11thstreetcowboybar.com

ARKEY BLUES SILVER DOLLAR BAR: 308 Main St, Bandera, TX 78003, 830-796-8826. A famous Hill Country Honky-Tonk.

BANDERA SALOON: 402 Main Street, Bandera, TX. 830-796-3699.www.banderasaloon.com

BLUE GENE's COWBOY SPORTS BAR: 830-796-7144; 807 Main Street, Bandera, TX. www.bluegenesbandera.com. Weekend live entertainment.

BRICK's RIVER CAFE: 830-460-3200; 1205 Main, Bandera, TX 78006. On Medina River, Weekend breakfast buffet. Full menu, beer, wine. Behind the River Oaks Inn.

LONG HORN SALOON: 1307 Main Street, Bandera, TX. 830-796-3600. www.longhornsaloonbandera.com

MULBERRY'S WINE & CHEESE BAR: 830-796-9463; 823 Main Street, Bandera (Across from Wells Fargo), Open Thur-Sat 4P-12p. www.mulberryswinebar.com

OST RESTAURANT: 830-796-3836; 305 Main Street, Bandera, TX 78003. Breakfast anytime, daily buffet specializing in Mexican food and chicken fried steak. Salad bar. Gwen & Rick James, Owners

BLANCO

BLANCO RIVERSIDE BAR: 830-833-008; 18 Main Street, Blanco, TX 78606. Next to Blanco State Park. Adjacent to Cilantro's Restaurant. Family entertainment, Live entertainment and dance floor. Beautiful Blanco riverside scenery

IRON HORSE SALOON: 830-833-1200; 621 Chandler St, Blanco, TX 78606. Weekend entertainment. Biker bar.

BOERNE

TIN ROOF: 830-816-5011; 470 S. Main Street, Boerne, TX 78006. Live music, Dance last Saturday night each month. 10p-2a, free admission.

SCENIC LOOP CAFE: 210-687-1818; 25615 Boerne Stage Road (at Scenic Loop Road), Boerne, TX; Live music, menu food. Open Mon-Sat 11a, Sun 9a; www.scenicloopcafe.com/

DRIPPING SPRINGS

CANYON GRILL ICE HOUSE: 512-858-7100; 3799 Hwy 290 West, Dripping Springs, TX. Outdoor covered patio, beer, entertainment, great food from menu. www.canyongrillicehouse.com

NUTTY BROWN CAFE: 512-301-4648. East of Dripping Springs, on US Hwy 290, south side. Full menu, great food, Sunday brunch 11a-2p, upscale bar (mixed drinks too!), draft beer, huge outdoor arena with tables and music venue. Popular motorcycle stop.

ECKERT

KNOT IN THE LOOP SALOON: 830-685-3591; RR 1323, Eckert, TX 78675, near Hwy 16 intersection, located 13 mi N of Fredericksburg. Wellspring of stories & adventure. Kitchen food, beer, wine. Occasional entertainment. Open: Thu-Sat, noon-late. Gateway to Willow City. Owners: Wayne & Robin Nichols. knotintheloop@aol.com, www.willowcitytexas.com

FREDERICKSBURG

ANDY'S STEAK & SEAFOOD GRILLE: 830-997-3744; 413 S. Washington, Fredericksburg, TX

AUGUST E'S RESTAURANT: 830-997-1585; 6258 Hwy 290 East, 7 miles, Fredericksburg, TX

AUSLANDER RESTAURANT & BIERGARTEN: 830-997-7714; 323 East Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX www.theauslander.com

BELL MOUNTAIN TASTING ROOM: 830-997-9750; Hwy 290 East, 5 miles, Fredericksburg, TX

BONTERRA: 830-997-9742; 1440 Hwy 87 North, Fredericksburg, TX

BUC O'BRIAN'S: 830-990-1283; 304 North Llano, Fredericksburg, TX ww.myspace.com/bucobrians

BUFFALO GRILLE: 830-997-3700; 105 S Llano, Fredericksburg, TX. Live music on weekends

CHISHOLM TRAIL WINERY: 830-990-2675; Usener Road, Hwy 290 West nine miles, Fredericksburg, TX

CROSSROADS SALOON: 830-992-3288; 305 W Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX

FLAVORS OF FREDERICKSBURG: 830-997-5879; Hwy 16 South, 2 miles, Gillespie County Fairgrounds, Fredericksburg, TX

FREDERICKSBURG ATHLETIC CLUB: 830-990-0011; 1412A East Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX

FREDERICKSBURG EVENT CENTER; 830-990-1010; 224 Tivydale Rd, FM 2093, Off Hwy 16 S, @ Oakwood RV. Live music, biergarten, dance hall & restaurant. www.myspace.com/fbgeventcenter

FREDERICKSBURG HERB FARM: 830-997-8615; 497 Whitney Street, Fredericksburg, TX

FREDERICKSBURG TRADE DAYS: 830-990-4900; 830-846-4094; 11382 E. US Hwy 290, POB 341, Stonewall, TX 78671. Rhonda Painter. Web: www.fbgtradedays.com. Email: fbg@moment.net; Weekend of 3rd Sat Every Month. Live entertainment

GILLESPIE COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION: Web: www.gillespiefair.com

HANGER HOTEL: 830-997-9990; 155 Airport Road, Fredericksburg, TX;

HONDO'S: 830-997-1633; 312 West Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX; www.hondosonmain.com

LINCOLN STREET: 830-997-8463; 111 South Lincoln Street, Fredericksburg

MR. GATTIS: 830-997-9797; 1408 East Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX

GRAPE CREEK CANTINA: 830-997-5649; 10303 E US Highway 290, Fredericksburg, TX; on far E side toward Stonewall

NAVAJO GRILL: 830-990-8289; 803 East Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX

(The) PATIO SHOPPE: 830-990-2622; 614 West Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX

PRIMEAUX'S BAR: 830-997-3484; 215 West Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX

(The) RATHSKELLER: 830-990-5858; 260 East Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX

RED BARRON'S: 830-997-9936; 515 East Highway Street, Fredericksburg, TX

ROCKBOX THEATER: 830-997-7625; 109 N. Llano, Fredericksburg, TX. A professional variety live-music, Rock 'n' Roll show with 4 performances per week. www.rockboxtheater.com

SILVER CREEK BEER GARDEN & GRILLE: 830-990-4949; 310 East Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX; www.myspace.com/silvercreekbeergarden

STAGECOACH THEATER: 830-997-1777; 2254 Hwy 87 South, Fredericksburg, TX

TORRE DI PIETRA WINERY: 830-990-9755; 10915 Hwy 290 East, Fredericksburg, TX

VFW FRANTZEN AHRENS POST 7105: 830-997-5017; 710 S. Washington, Hwy 87 South, Fredericksburg, TX. Everybody welcome. BYOB

WEST END PIZZA COMPANY: 830-990-8646, 232 W. Main, Fredericksburg, TX

GRUENE

GRUENE HALL: The oldest dance hall in Texas. Web: www.gruenehall.com

HARPER

LONGHORN CAFE: 830-864-4328. 23624 Hwy 290, Harper, TX 78631. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Great menu food. No Beer. BYOB. Open: Every day 7a-2p, Fri til 8p with band playing from 6-8p. Owners: Gene & Gloria.

HENLY

DALLY'S DOWN UNDER: On US Hwy 290, north side, just E of the 290/281 intersection. Popular motorcycle stop.

HILLTOP

HILLTOP CAFE: 830-997-8922; Hwy 87 North, 10 miles north, Fredericksburg, TX

JOHNSON CITY

ALL IN SPORTS: Creates year round team sports for anyone 18 and up. We are the only organization in the Hill Country providing a vehicle to play various sports and gaming activities. All games are COED, very fun, competitive and a great way to meet new people. Tuesday Happy Hour at the Cupboard restaurant in Johnson City following the games. $2 drafts, $2 wells. Sign Up at the Cupboard or email tsieli@yahoo.com. Web: www.preferredpicks.net

ARMADILLO ICEHOUSE: 830-868-4215; 7792 East US Highway 290, Johnson City, TX 78636

FRIENDLY BAR BISTRO: 830-868-2182; 106 Nugent, Johnson City TX, 78636. Located near the Courthouse Square, this lovely bistro features Texas wines, local micro-brewed draft beer from Blanco County's own Real Ale Brewing Company, plus Bistro Cuisine by Chef Ed Thompson. Dining available Wednesday through Sunday, Live entertainment Thursday through Sunday. Easy listening music and live entertainment in a truly relaxing fashion. We feature a different local artist each month exhibiting in our art gallery. Book special events by calling or emailing, We are Friendly friendly! See you at the FBB!!Owners Tom and Cindy Talcott.
Email: tom@FriendlyBarBistro.com. Web: www.FriendlyBarBistro.com

LOS SENDEROS RANCH: 512-565-0446; 8409 N US Hwy 281, Blanco, TX 78606-5024. Music recording studio & music venue. Concerts, food, beverages. BYOB. Covered pavilion. www.lossenderosranch.com

SILVER K CAFE: 830-868-2911;
209 East Main in The Old Lumber Yard complex, Johnson City, TX.
Fine dining in an atmosphere of Texas Hospitality! Texas Music! Catering!
Web: www.silverkcafe.com.
Owner Kay Pratt. Sat night 9p live entertainment with $5 cover, Sun: noon-3, Tue open mic. Great food and spirits.
Regular schedule of live entertainment on weekends. Thursday nights with Estrella menu and Sol Patch entertainment.

JONESTOWN

KENDALIA

KENDALIA HALLE: Kick up your heels at a 100 year old dance hall close to home! www.kendaliahalle.com. 830-833-4902. Voted best wood floor in Texas. Available for dances, wedding and other events. Located 7 miles west of Hwy 281 on 473 @ 3351.

KERRVILLE

BACK PORCH CANTINA @ CAFE RIVERSTONE: 830-895-9878; 1521 Junction Hwy, Kerrville, TX. Cafe Riverstone is a casual full service restaurant featuring contemporary ranch cuisine. Our large patio sits nestled on the banks of the Guadalupe River. www.backporchcantina.com; www.caferiverstone.com

CHILI RED'S: 830-792-6493; Located 4 miles north of I-10 on Hwy 783 (Harper Rd) at Tierra Linda Ranch. Open mic night every Wed night. www.chiliredsgrill.com

LAKEWAY AREA

(THE) OASIS, LAKE TRAVIS: 512-266-2442; 6550 Comanche Trail off 620. Joe's Cantina Bar. Live entertainment Wed-Thur 6-9, Fri-Sun 7-10. www.oasis.austin.com

LEON SPRINGS

LEON SPRINGS DANCEHALL: 210-698-7070. The Big Red Barn, located just off I-10 West in Kerrville. www.leonspringsdancehall.com

LLANO

LONDON

LONDON DANCE HALL: 325-475-2296; Hwy 377, London, TX. Dancing, good music and cold beverages. www.londondancehall.com

LUCKENBACH

LUCKENBACH TEXAS: 830-997-3224; 1-888-311-8990; 412 Luckenbach Town Loop, Stonewall, TX 78624. The web site tells the history of Luckenbach along with events that are happening and their favorite pickers, including Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and many more. "Everybody's somebody in Luckenbach". Historic General Store, Post Office, dance hall, outdoor music venue, food stands, camping areas. Meet the cool cat Miz Kitty, the "boss" of the General Store
Web: www.luckenbachtexas.com

WILLIE'S BBQ & STEAKHOUSE: 830-997-0444; co-located with Full Moon Inn above. Texas Style Smoked BBQ. Wine, beer. Live entertainment Fri nights. Dine-in, take-out, Catering, weddings, parties, meeting facilities. Outdoor patio dining. Thur 4-10p, Fri-Sun 11a-2p, Bar menu after 10:30. Owner: Willie Castleschouldt. williesbbqandsteakhouse.com; williesbbq@yahoo.com

MARBLE FALLS

LORRAINE'S: 830-798-9319; 909 3rd Street, Marble Falls, TX; www.liveatlorraines.com; Live music Thur-Sat. Night club.

O'NEIL'S SPORTS TAVERN and GRILL: 830-693-0418; 207 Main Street, Marble Falls, TX; Open 7 days a week; Live music.

RIVER CITY GRILL: 830-798-9909; 700 First Street, Marble Falls, TX; www.rivercitygrilletx.com; Live music every Tue and Thurs and the Deck every Sat night Mar-Oct.

MASON

OLD PEANUT MILL STEAKHOUSE: Just N of town, huge bar, full menu, draft beer, big outdoor area.

SPRING BRANCH

RIPOSA'S BISTRO & WINE BAR: 830-228-4415; 8685 Hwy 281 N, Spring Branch, TX 78070. www.riposabistroandwinebar.com

SHADE TREE SALOON & GRILL: 830-885-5550; 13430 Hwy 281 North, Spring Branch, TX. Burgers, sandwiches & more. M-F daily specials. Popular motorcycle stop. Live Entertainment. Call for entertainment schedule or visit www.theshadetreesaloonandgrill.com

TWIN SISTERS DANCE HALL: Hwy 281, Twin Sisters, TX

STONEWALL

TARPLEY

WILLIAM'S CREEK DEPOT: 830-562-3250; 11999 FM 470, Tarpley, TX 78883. www.williamscreekdepot.com

WELFARE

WILLOW CITY

HARRY'S ON THE LOOP: 830-685-3553; 2732 RR 1323, Willow City, TX 78675. Located 13 mi N. of Fredericksburg TX. Famous BBQ, bottled & draft beer, classic biker stop. Owner: Harry Hickman. Newspaper Article with photos

WIMBERLEY

CLIFFORD'S ORIGINAL WINE BAR: 512-847-9463; 16920 RR 12, Wimberley. Located 3 mi N of Wimberley Square. Owner Lisa Machac. Open Thu 4p-10p, Fri 4p-midnight, Sat 2p-midnight, Sun 2p-10p. Delicious antipasto, sandwiches homemade reads & desserts. www.cliffordsoriginalwinebar.com

INO'Z BREW AND CHEW: 512-847-6060; 14004 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley, On the Square. Casual dining on beautiful Cypress Creek. Lunch & dinner. Casual menu. Open every day 11a; 7 TV's, full bar, pet friendly. Live music Fri & Sat.

SANDY ROAD GUEST HAUS:

An Upscale Western-style Guest House Bed & Breakfast in a Beautiful Ranch Setting in the Gorgeous Texas Hill Country

B&B Reservations & Information: 281-300-7177
9242 RR 1320 (Sandy Road), Johnson City, TX 78636

Web: www.SandyRoadGuestHaus.com
Email: info@SandyRoadGuestHaus.com
Come Relax & Enjoy!

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