3 Best Nightlife in The Hill Country, Texas

Craft cocktails are the focus at this stylish lounge set in a renovated house tucked off Fredericksburg's main strip. Go stiff and classic with a barrel-aged Boulevardier, get lifted with a riff on a classic with the Woodstock Mule (Houston's own Highway hemp-seed vodka infused with indica CBD flower, with ginger beer, fresh ginger, and lime), or go out on a limb with one of the bar's unique seasonal creations, like the Phuket Island (Thai iced tea, Monkey Shoulder Scotch, and Grand Marnier). Don't overlook the small but mighty food menu, which features bites like oysters and lamb lollipops, plus a short list of specials that rotates weekly.

Fredericksburg might not be known for its nightlife, but you wouldn't know that from the inside of Pioneer. This local dive serves decent, well-priced cocktails and local wine and features live music on most nights. It's even open until 2 am on Friday and weekends.

Step into this equestrian-theme cocktail bar, with its exposed brick walls and black-and-white photos, and you'll feel worlds away from downtown Fredericksburg. The Stable is known for their well-crafted signature and classic cocktails, plus an entire menu of martinis and several options for spirit-based flights. This is also the place in town for lobster, in either mac 'n' cheese or roll form. Best of all, they're open daily, with later hours on Friday and Saturday.