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Il Cuculo at Lulu's A bit of L.A. in Round Top. Indoor, outdoor tables by the pool. Yes, we said pool. 204 E. Mill St., Hotel Lulu, Round Top. The Kenney Store For live music and dancing to go with country cocktails, The Kenney Store hits the spot. 811 S. Loop 497, Kenney. Kooper Family Whiskey Co. and Tasting Room The first whiskey blending house in Texas. Enjoy premium whiskey samples, limited editions, and old-fashioned cocktails. 100 W. US 290, Ledbetter. Mandito's Best margs in town. Sit on the front porch and watch the town go by. 102 S. Washington St., Round Top. The Poolhouse at The Frenchie Palm Beach vibes with added sparkle. Open only to guests of The Frenchie Boutique Hotel. Full bar and food menu. 311 N. Live Oak St., Round Top. Prost Wine Bar on Block 29 A Round Top classic in a historic stone building. Indoor, outdoor seating; cheeses and charcuterie to go with the wine. 112 Bauer Rummel Road, Round Top. The Stone Cellar and Round Top Dance Hall A revamped legend with live music most nights. Catch the rock 'n' roll band Black Cat Choir — another Round Top legend. The Jon Perez Lounge is a tribute to the original owner, with a slightly different menu and full bar. 550 N. Washington St., Round Top. The Vintage Hideaway Beer & Wine Garden Cottage rentals with a large beer and wine garden, and food trailer on site. 3820 Schoenst Road, Carmine. Ellis Motel You'll see everyone you know from Houston, Austin, and Round Top. Say hi to proprietor Lee Ellis. (He looks like ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons in overalls.) 185 Henkel Circle at Henkel Square, Round Top. The Crown Bar A French saloon with fancy craft cocktails, posh lounging, an outdoor biergarten, and live music on the weekends. La Grange, and at Cisco Village, 1232 Hwy. 237, Round Top. Floyd's Wine Lounge A full liquor bar inside an industrial downtown spot. Extensive wine list, beer, and snacks such as truffle popcorn. Live local music. 315 S. Baylor St., Brenham. The Garden Co. – Feed & Firewater The name says it all. Stop in for supper or something to sip. Better yet, make it both. 104 W. Wantke Road, Round Top. By Candice Cowin When you get thirsty — and we're talking over-21 thirsty — there are plenty of options for where to wet your whistle, year-round. HOLES WHERE TO DRINK Prost Wine Bar White Horse Tavern Locally owned gem with home-style lunch and extensive selection of beer; weekly live music. 400 N. Main St., Burton. The Wine Bar at Grand Fayette Hotel Relax with a glass of wine to go with your small plates and tapas. 201 W. Fayette St., Fayetteville. BREWERIES Brazos Valley Brewing Company 206 S. Jackson St., Brenham Huff Brewing Co. 9805 Koehn Road, Bellville La Grange Brewing Company 6002 FM 2981, La Grange Round Top Brewing 101 W. Austin St., Round Top WINERIES Blissful Folly 6002 FM 2981, La Grange Blue Mule Winery 8127 FM 1291, Fayetteville Busted Oak Cellars Winery 6195 Round Top Road, Carmine Pleasant Hill Winery 1441 Salem Road, Brenham Rosemary's Vineyard and Winery 5521 Hwy. 71 E., La Grange Saddlehorn Winery 958 FM 1948 N., Burton Windy Winery 4232 Clover Road, Brenham For more lists, go to roundtop.com. Il Cuculo at Lulu's 143