Bars & Breweries in Williamson County

Round Rock has no shortage of places to pour a drink, but few pour with intent. Hoot & Annie is a bar built on craft cocktails, from a cold-smoked old fashioned to unique house creations, alongside a wide selection of bourbons. Quick service, great music, and an easygoing vibe. Come Saturday, a DJ takes over.

Cantina El Pitayo Mezcaleria pours mezcal and classic cocktails in Jarrell, Texas. The bar serves a dirty Mexican martini, a balanced gin fizz, queso, and flautas, with vegetarian dishes on the menu. Ask about drinks that do not appear on the printed list. The website has more.

Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.

Relaxed neighborhood bar with karaoke, sports TVs, pub grub & a modern, backlit bar area.

Beer stops here between brewery hops, and the trip pays off. The Brass Tap pours a full bar and a wide beer selection in Leander, Texas, with a kitchen that holds its own. Daily specials give regulars a reason to come back midweek. The staff keeps the service sharp, and the atmosphere makes it easy to stay for one more.

You are hungry, the family is restless, and you want a place that handles both. Liberty Tavern in Liberty Hill, Texas is a sports bar with a long list of beers on tap, cedar plank salmon, fish and chips, and strip steak served quickly. There is outdoor seating and a play area for the kids, plus delivery when you would rather stay home.

Upscale family bowling facility offers an arcade plus a bar/grill with American fare & craft beers.

Some bars try too hard. Cedar Park Pub doesn't. This is an old school neighborhood dive: cheap drinks, easygoing staff, and a relaxed, unpretentious room. Smoking is allowed inside, which keeps a certain kind of regular loyal. The bartenders make newcomers feel welcome fast. It opens early, and it stays that kind of place all day.

Sports bar with high-def TVs & a family-friendly vibe serving made-to-order pizzas & American fare.

Sports-centric hangout serving elevated takes on American bar food in upbeat surrounds.

Servers here take their time with you and bring out food worth the wait. District Six is a bar in Georgetown, Texas, just off the square. It is small, with plenty of extra seats outside and TVs everywhere, so catching your game is never a problem. The drink menu runs long. Ask for the hot n spicy chicken.

The Post Tavern is a bar in Cedar Park. Inside: several shuffleboard tables, one pool table, and several TVs. The bar serves Bloody Marys and bar weenies. Shuffleboard tournaments happen here. The room draws people who come back for the boards, the music, and the company. No website; walk in or call.

Long-running Texas chain for brews, burgers, chicken & seafood in a family-friendly setting.

Some restaurants treat catering as an afterthought. Casa Jalisco does not. This Mexican restaurant and sports bar in Hutto handles catered events flawlessly, start to finish, and keeps a dining room worth lingering in. Ask about the bathrooms; they're famously spotless. First visit or fiftieth, the service stays sharp. The website has the details.

Small chain movie theater with a retro vibe, high-backed stadium seating & extended food menu.

Airy, stylish restaurant in a quaint bungalow, offering craft beers, cocktails & outdoor seating.

Beer is brewed in Hutto, Texas, and served at Cottonwood Creek Brewery, a family-friendly spot that also runs a full kitchen. The menu covers truffle fries, chicken fried steak, and desserts. Visitors come at the end of the work week with their families. The brewery has a website for hours and details.

Leander has its share of Indian restaurants, and Bawarchi Indian Cuisine & Bar adds one more on the map. The menu is large, with vegetarian dishes among the options, and dining is divided into separate areas. Takeout is available. Check the online menu against your bill before paying; prices have not always matched what was charged.

Some theaters charge by the refill. Hooky Entertainment Hutto does not; it offers bottomless popcorn. The Hutto movie theater also serves dinner before the film starts, with food arriving before showtime. Seating is reclining and adjustable. There is a burger, skinny fries, and waffle fries on the menu. Family friendly, with a lot packed into a small building.

Rustic, high-energy tavern with live music, sports on TV, American food & a party room for groups.

Old West-inspired watering hole featuring a large outdoor patio & regular live music.

Relaxed restaurant & bar serving Tex-Mex faves & cocktails in a colorful setting.