If you are heading to the most beautiful town square in Texas and you're looking for the best activities, restaurants and shopping this post is for you! This guide is more focused on girls or couples trips.
Let's start with "the square" which I will refer to a lot. Georgetown has an iconic Texas downtown with a courthouse in the very center surrounded by grass and a the surrounding block lined with picturesque buildings that house various businesses including restaurants, shopping and bars. I truly love the vibes you get as you walk around the square. During the day you will find kids eating ice cream on the corner bench and live musicians at night in the same spot strumming their guitar. It's the perfect place for a relaxing weekend unlike the hustle and bustle of Austin.
WHERE TO EAT
All the restaurants I've listed are local so you can't go wrong!
All the restaurants I've listed are local so you can't go wrong!
SEAFOOD/ITALIAN:
- Georgie's (the best shrimp cocktail I've ever had & don't pass on the hushpuppies)
- La Riv Italian (handmade pasta, craft cocktails, and their pizza carne is 10/10)
- 600 Degrees Pizzeria (casual vibe, wings/pizza, large draft beer selection, outdoor seating)
- Georgie's (the best shrimp cocktail I've ever had & don't pass on the hushpuppies)
- La Riv Italian (handmade pasta, craft cocktails, and their pizza carne is 10/10)
- 600 Degrees Pizzeria (casual vibe, wings/pizza, large draft beer selection, outdoor seating)
- City Post (upscale dining in a historic post office, but you definitely need a reservation if you have a large parties. Think fresh oysters, wood-fired steaks, french onion soup, lobster tail. If you get a reservation here you are MUCH more likely to get in the speakeasy downstairs, The Brasspeacock, so make sure to let them know when you call and make a reservation. There is a dress code mainly for men...collared shirts and close toed shoes recommended).
Georgie's
La Riv Italian
MEXICAN:
- En Cantada (great view of the San Gabriel River and my favorite margaritas in Georgetown. More upscale interior Mexican food)
- Dos Salsas (quintessential Tex-Mex. It's not fancy but an affordable and delicious spot just down from the square. My go-to are the Suiza enchiladas)
- Mikey V's Tacos (If you need a quick bite this is a great spot right on the square. Birria tacos are their most popular and don't forget to get try one of their micheladas or wineritas w/chamoy)
- Dos Salsas (quintessential Tex-Mex. It's not fancy but an affordable and delicious spot just down from the square. My go-to are the Suiza enchiladas)
- Mikey V's Tacos (If you need a quick bite this is a great spot right on the square. Birria tacos are their most popular and don't forget to get try one of their micheladas or wineritas w/chamoy)
- Killer Taco (food truck with HUGE tacos & a free beer with every purchase. Mouth watering & right off the square)
Barbocoa taco from Killer Taco
En Cantada
AMERICAN:
- Golden Rule (vibrant patio, craft cocktails & delicious entrees)
- Goodfolks (scratch kitchen with a full bar. They have delicious salads, chicken fried steak, honey butter biscuits & more)
- Blue Corn Harvest (Farm to table restaurant on the square w/a full bar. I LOVE their Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad)
- Golden Rule (vibrant patio, craft cocktails & delicious entrees)
- Goodfolks (scratch kitchen with a full bar. They have delicious salads, chicken fried steak, honey butter biscuits & more)
- Blue Corn Harvest (Farm to table restaurant on the square w/a full bar. I LOVE their Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad)
- District Six (Casual vibe, large outdoor area with TVs & a few arcade games...family friendly)
- 2020 Market Scratch Kitchen (this location is not on the square but located near the Sheraton hotel. It's a farm to table casual restaurant with a full bar and a large menu including shrimp & grits, ribeye, chicken Cobb salad & more).
Blue Corn Harvest
District Six
District Six
Golden Rule
BREAKFAST:
- Monument Cafe (nostalgic classic diner vibes featured in Texas Monthly. Corned beef hash, pie, eggs Benedict)
- Gold Burger Diner (breakfast served all day, shotgun diner with loaded hash browns, pancakes & more)
- Sweet Lemon Kitchen (this picturesque and quaint restaurant has won numerous awards for best brunch spot. It's open for breakfast & lunch and serves iconic cinnamon rolls, fresh pastries, salads, and sandwiches. The outdoor seating is perfect for a group of friends)
Monument Cafe
DESSERT:
Frozen Flamingo
WHERE TO DRINK
First and foremost, you can take any drinks to-go and walk the square while drinking. It's legal in Georgetown both beer and liquor!
First and foremost, you can take any drinks to-go and walk the square while drinking. It's legal in Georgetown both beer and liquor!
Wine:
- Union Merchant (my favorite spot to sit outside is Union's gorgeous patio right off the square. They have an amazing selection of wine, sometimes live music and you've got to try their fresh truffle popcorn. We love to grab a glass of wine here before dinner)
- Grape Creek (wine tasting room on the square opens 7 days a week. They have an exclusive patio and lounge for their wine club members)
- Kork Wine Bar (over 250 bottles to select from, 25 by the bottle plus they have pizza, salads and charcuterie boards)
- Union Merchant (my favorite spot to sit outside is Union's gorgeous patio right off the square. They have an amazing selection of wine, sometimes live music and you've got to try their fresh truffle popcorn. We love to grab a glass of wine here before dinner)
- Grape Creek (wine tasting room on the square opens 7 days a week. They have an exclusive patio and lounge for their wine club members)
- Kork Wine Bar (over 250 bottles to select from, 25 by the bottle plus they have pizza, salads and charcuterie boards)
- Barons Creek Vineyard's (Tasting room on the square featuring outdoor patio seating, a piano lounge, and a custom built 50-foot wine bar)
Union Merchant
BEER:
- Mesquite Creek (one of my favorite spots to hang with friends, listen to live music and watch a game)
- Tejas Meat Supply (TVs with every game, picnic tables, large bar, live music & try their pickle cocktail! This is my go-to spot to grab a spicy marg and walk around the square)
- Mesquite Creek (one of my favorite spots to hang with friends, listen to live music and watch a game)
- Tejas Meat Supply (TVs with every game, picnic tables, large bar, live music & try their pickle cocktail! This is my go-to spot to grab a spicy marg and walk around the square)
- Saddle Shop Saloon (one of the coolest and might be the smallest bars in Georgetown. If you see the red light on...it's open)
- Rentsch Brewery
- Thirsty Longhorn
- Rentsch Brewery
- Thirsty Longhorn
En Cantada
Tejas Meat Market
COCKTAILS:
- Juniper (crafted cocktails & chef-created tapas)
- Brass Peacock (THE hottest spot in town and hard to get into because it's pretty small but has the coolest vibes. It's a speakeasy in the basement of City Post with live jazz music every night, open Wednesday-Saturday)
- Juniper (crafted cocktails & chef-created tapas)
- Brass Peacock (THE hottest spot in town and hard to get into because it's pretty small but has the coolest vibes. It's a speakeasy in the basement of City Post with live jazz music every night, open Wednesday-Saturday)
COFFEE:
- 309 Coffee (picturesque house right off the square that makes an amazing cappuccino. This is where you'll find the locals gathering and where I work from at least twice a week. Lots of outdoor seating & an area for kids to play)
- 309 Coffee (picturesque house right off the square that makes an amazing cappuccino. This is where you'll find the locals gathering and where I work from at least twice a week. Lots of outdoor seating & an area for kids to play)
- Pan Tostada (Viral on social media and rightly so for their latin inspired menu. My favorite drink is the Dulce de Leche latte and Nutella + strawberry crepes)
Pan Tostado Cafe
WHERE TO SHOP
- Hase Hase
- Gatherings (the most epic European antiques...like Round Top but a bit cheaper)
- RedBird Mercantile
- The Exchange
- Tecovas Boots
- Flower Bells
- Blushing Belle
- Gatherings (the most epic European antiques...like Round Top but a bit cheaper)
- RedBird Mercantile
- The Exchange
- Tecovas Boots
- Flower Bells
- Blushing Belle
If you are on the hunt for menswear, Mesquite Creek Outfitters & The Lookout, carry a lot of men's brands and some really cool local made baseball caps!
Fun mural to take a pic in front of at Gus' Drug
Mural in front of Golden Rule
Nathaniel's Custom Hats
ACTIVITIES
- Blue Hole Park (Blue hole is a swim hole for all ages bordered by limestone bluffs along the San Gabriel River. There are restrooms and a few shaded areas for you to set up camp if you want to spend your day there. Bring water shoes as it does get slippery!)
- Blue Hole Park (Blue hole is a swim hole for all ages bordered by limestone bluffs along the San Gabriel River. There are restrooms and a few shaded areas for you to set up camp if you want to spend your day there. Bring water shoes as it does get slippery!)
- Palace Theatre (year-round season of live theater productions including musicals, comedies, and dramas)
- Inner Space Caverns (Hidden for over 10,000 years, this cave offers an exciting adventure through its beautiful formations, prehistoric animal bones, and large rooms. It's a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. They offer guided tours and it's great for all ages)
- Sweet Eats Farm (more for the kids but I see quite a few adults visit to take pics with pumpkins in the fall, walk the corn maze and pet farm animals In the spring they have fields of sunflowers and tulips!
- Lounge on the Courthouse grass (bring your chairs or blanket and head to the grass at the courthouse. This is often where we meet up with friends to have a drink, let the kids run around and play & enjoy the ambiance of Georgetown)
- Georgetown has quite a few events throughout the year including Market Days (second Saturday of each month March through November), Christmas Stroll, Red Poppy Fest & Two Step Inn Music Festival (every April)
Blue Hole
WHERE TO STAY
- Sheraton (pool, on-site restaurant/bar, near the river and a park/playscape. Last time I stayed here they let me use their bikes to ride to the square)
- Ruby Hotel & Bar (Georgetown doesn't have a boutique hotel but this one is in Round Rock just a few miles down the road and has a pool & great bar)
- Imhoff House (100 year old historic home in the heart of Georgetown. Walkable to the square but only sleeps 3 people)
Ruby Hotel
Imhoff House
