Best bars in Waco

Source-backed place · Food and drink

For Keeps Coffee & Bakery

A charming coffee shop and bakery located on Bosque Blvd, known for its aesthetic appeal and cozy atmosphere, making it a favorit…

1-2 hours $$ Photography 6 sources

Source-backed place · Brewery Distillery

Waco Ale Company

A family-owned, local craft brewery located in the heart of downtown Waco, offering a relaxing atmosphere and a wide variety of b…

1-2 hours $$ Solo Travel 5 sources

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Pinewood Coffee Bar

A nationally recognized coffee roaster and public house in Uptown Waco, offering specialty coffees from around the world and loca…

1-2 hours $$ Photography 5 sources

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Be Kind Coffee

Be Kind Coffee is a beloved independent Waco roaster and cafe known for exceptional coffee and tea, offering a unique experience…

1 hour $ Photography 6 sources

Source-backed place · Food and drink

For Keeps Coffee

A local favorite in Waco, For Keeps Coffee and Bakery combines a modern, welcoming atmosphere with the quality of coffee roasted…

1-2 hours $$ Solo Travel 4 sources

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Magnolia Press Coffee Co.

A highly visited coffee shop in Waco, Texas, offering a welcoming atmosphere for visitors to sip, read, and relax.

1-2 hours $$ Solo Travel 6 sources

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Marie’s Wine Bar

A sophisticated downtown Waco destination featuring a serve-yourself wine experience, curated global and Central Texas selections…

1-2 hours $$ Couples 4 sources

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Sloane's

Sloane's is a trendy neighborhood cocktail bar in Waco, known for its intimate speakeasy atmosphere, minimalistic retro 80s-inspi…

1-2 hours $$ Couples 6 sources

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Tru Jamaica

Tru Jamaica is Waco's most renowned Jamaican restaurant, now operating from a food truck in front of its building at 937 Taylor S…

1-2 hours $$ Food 3 sources

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Opal's Oysters

Opal's Oysters is an elevated, fine dining destination in downtown Waco, renowned for its rave reviews and a sophisticated atmosp…

2-3 hours $$$ Couples 6 sources

Source-backed place · Brewery Distillery

Balcones Distilling

Located in the heart of downtown Waco, Balcones Distilling is one of Texas's most awarded and famous whiskey distilleries, offeri…

1-2 hours $$ History 6 sources

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Alabama Sweet Tea Truck

A popular food truck at the Magnolia Silos serving freshly brewed Southern iced tea in iconic, reusable glass mason jars with a v…

$ Quick Stop 6 sources

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Bertie's On The Rooftop

An art deco rooftop bar and restaurant located on the 4th floor of the Hotel 1928, offering panoramic views of Waco and bespoke c…

1-2 hours $$$ Architecture 6 sources

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Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Red Herring

An upscale dining and cocktail venue located within the luxury boutique Hotel Herringbone, Red Herring features Waco's first raw…

1-2 hours $$$ Architecture 6 sources

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Source-backed place · Food and drink

Jake's

A nostalgic trip to the 1950s, Jake's Texas Tea House is a themed restaurant in downtown Waco serving homemade southern diner-sty…

$$ Families 5 sources

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

5IVE Bar

5IVE Bar is Waco's premier day-and-night club, offering a high-energy atmosphere with bold cocktails, VIP bottle service, and a v…

2-4 hours $$$ Nightlife 5 sources

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Vitek's BBQ

A fourth-generation family-owned Texas BBQ institution in Waco, famous for the award-winning Gut Pak and its lively biergarten at…

1-2 hours $ Food 3 sources

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Magnolia Table

A charming farmhouse-style restaurant in Waco, opened by Chip and Joanna Gaines, specializing in Southern-inspired breakfast and…

1-2 hours $$ Food 5 sources

Source-backed place · Food and drink

The Brasserie at Hotel 1928

Located on the first floor of the luxury Hotel 1928, The Brasserie serves Southern and French-inspired classics with a Texas twis…

1-2 hours $$$ Architecture 6 sources

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Source-backed place · Brewery Distillery

Balcones Distilling Company

A pioneering Texas craft distillery founded in 2008, Balcones Distilling is renowned for its award-winning American Single Malt W…

$ History 6 sources

Source-backed place · Theaters and music

Texas Music Cafe

A vibrant live music venue in downtown Waco, celebrating Texas' musical legacy through live performances and professional studio…

2-4 hours $$ Nightlife 4 sources

Source-backed place · Theaters and music

Waco Hippodrome Theatre

A historic downtown Waco landmark, the Waco Hippodrome Theatre is an intimate 400-seat venue that has evolved from a vaudeville h…

2-4 hours $$ Architecture 6 sources

Source-backed place · Brewery Distillery

Southern Roots Brewing Company

A family-owned craft brewery and dining venue in Waco, emphasizing southern hospitality, camaraderie, and a welcoming atmosphere…

1-2 hours $$ Food 6 sources

Source-backed place · Brewery Distillery

Bare Arms Brewing

Waco's oldest continuously operated craft brewery, Bare Arms Brewing is a local favorite known for its family-friendly atmosphere…

1-2 hours $ Families 6 sources