Bell Springs Winery
Bell Springs Winery
4.5
Thursday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Savor the Texas Hill Country only 25 minutes from Austin. In the heart of Dripping Springs and just off of Hwy 290, Bell Springs Winery offers something for everyone. We serve White, Rose, and Red wines for tastings by the glass or bottle and several beers on tap. Enjoy views of the vineyard, indulge in our chef-prepared food, and relax with local, live music every weekend. Choose our standard tasting or our private group seated tastings for a more intimate experience. Our winery location is dog-friendly and kid-friendly.
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Kady C
Austin, TX1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Couples
We had such a lovely time. We ended up staying for hours. The sampling of the wines was great, the atmosphere was excellent with the live music, and the service was impeccable. We loved it so much we joined the wine club! We will be back with our friends!
Written March 16, 2020
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Anna M
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Jun 2021 • Family
Today was the most unacceptable experience I have ever had ANYWHERE. I was here with my family, parents, and my brothers family with a total of 5 kids (not unusual to see kids here). While here, we became aware of a group that was likely overserved and loudly using foul/vulgar language that we tried to ignore for a long time. Once we heard a particularly rude phrase at a loud volume my husband politely asked them to please keep it down, which resulted in a huge altercation with various threats/insults from their end. Multiple people had already complained about this group and others joined my husband in attempting them to quiet down- so they were affecting loads of people at the winery. Despite their behavior management still allowed them to stay. Eventually things calmed down and the argument broke, but as we were leaving they said loudly for us to hear "I'm so glad that [insert insult here] is leaving" so I gave them the finger as I was walking away (I will concede this was adding fuel to the fire but I was so fed up with these disgusting people at this point) and they screamed to me a very offensive phrase at me across the grass (over about 100 yards). Management’s response: “Free speech allows this language.” Real nice. Don’t come here and save your money for the loads of places that will treat you respectfully.
Written June 19, 2021
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SS_Forever
Dallas, TX527 contributions
Mar 2023
The Brewery opened in 2019 and the brewery says they are doing well. Got a sampler of 4 but said he has 40 beers they rotate so each visit could be something different. Tried Hefe, IPL, Red, IMP Stout and IPA Hefe was his favorite.
The area out front was very nice on the lawn and under the trees.
Main complaint was very expensive $6.00 a beer. Flight was around $12
The road to get there is curvy and a bit to get there
The area out front was very nice on the lawn and under the trees.
Main complaint was very expensive $6.00 a beer. Flight was around $12
The road to get there is curvy and a bit to get there
Written March 9, 2023
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Deedoni
Alexandria, TN69 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
We loved our visit to Bell Springs Winery. The experience was fabulous and the wines were very good if you like drier wines. Our server was fantastic. It was a great experience. The only thing we disliked was the high price of wine tastings in the Hill Country wineries. Wow! Talk about sticker shock! I am from Tennessee where most of our wine tastings are free or very low.
Written September 24, 2022
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L H
Texas2,452 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
We had not been here in several years and drove in with friends during the middle of the week.
It is right on the road so easy to find and parking was not an issue.
The first thing you notice is the abundance of varied seating areas and styles in the large outside area with loads of trees. There is also a covered deck patio.
We were acknowledged as soon as we entered even though there was only one person serving three others couples doing tastings.
We ordered the Viognier by the glass $9 and the Mixtape V.21, a red blend $10 glass.
Both were very good and the couple with us ordered the Alicante Bouschet which was a little more expensive by the glass.
We ended up buying a bottle the Viognier for $25 and the Alicante Bouschet bottle for $34.
The visit was a pleasant and a steady arrival of people but not noisy at all.
This is a favorite winery in the area.
It is right on the road so easy to find and parking was not an issue.
The first thing you notice is the abundance of varied seating areas and styles in the large outside area with loads of trees. There is also a covered deck patio.
We were acknowledged as soon as we entered even though there was only one person serving three others couples doing tastings.
We ordered the Viognier by the glass $9 and the Mixtape V.21, a red blend $10 glass.
Both were very good and the couple with us ordered the Alicante Bouschet which was a little more expensive by the glass.
We ended up buying a bottle the Viognier for $25 and the Alicante Bouschet bottle for $34.
The visit was a pleasant and a steady arrival of people but not noisy at all.
This is a favorite winery in the area.
Written March 29, 2023
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onconrse
49 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We had a wine tasting (no tour) and it didn’t have a welcoming feel at all. The girl poured the wine with little background information or apparent interest in the experience. No one offered a seat so we stood there awkwardly through the event. There is nowhere to discard of unwanted wine so the girl just poured the next wine on top of the unfinished one. The food is ordered inside but picked up at an outside food truck where we received okay food including a burnt grilled cheese sandwich. The vibe was impersonal and we would not go again
Written August 13, 2023
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carrie9678
Mason, OH458 contributions
Apr 2022
We were a group of 7 who were doing a wine tour with a guide in a van. This was our first stop. We had a nice table reserved for us with a charcuterie board, they came to us to do our pours for our tasting. It was nice that some in the group could get a beer flight and some of us could do the wine. I was doing the wine tasting. What was so weird to me is that they served us our lunch right in the middle of the tasting. I am not sure if this is the van company's doing or the winery, but I have no clue if I liked the flavors of the wine as it was overpowered by my grilled steak melt and brussel sprouts. The wines were ok, maybe better if not had during lunch, but the experience was so weird to me. The grounds were pretty, but we drove a long way to get here and it was such a mediocre experience.
Written April 7, 2022
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Laurie C
San Antonio, TX153 contributions
Nov 2020
I wanted a small celebration for my 50th birthday. My parents siblings and niece joined us and the doggies for a lunch. It was the PEFECT afternoon. Weather was awesome, the open area was beautiful and the tables were spread out to allow for social distance. We all enjoyed the food truck and it was a great meal for a good price. Wine and beer were awesome. We bought our own cake. The doggos had fun. I loved it. Can't wait to go back!
Written November 16, 2020
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OTownMusicDad
Austin, TX28 contributions
Oct 2021
We live in an area surrounded by a large number of wineries. We've been wine club members at a number of different wineries. Through the years, we've whittle the total number down to three. Bell Springs is one of the three. This family owned business makes a variety of wines. You'll be able to find at least one that meets your needs. They also have their own beer for those that don't prefer wine. The setting with a tree covered park like area is conducive to spending an afternoon enjoying wine and friends. The food truck makes one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches you'll find anywhere.
Written October 18, 2021
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Kimberly85044
Austin, TX204 contributions
Mar 2021
We came here with in laws from out of state. The grounds are beautiful and the wine was great. The food truck has pretty limited options but enough if you aren’t super hungry!! Our favorite was just hanging out in a nice setting.
Written March 28, 2021
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