The video above takes a drive through the historic downtown square of Georgetown, Texas, covering restaurants, bars, and live music spots worth checking out. If you're looking for things to do in Georgetown TX, this 40-block cultural district — officially designated by the Texas Commission of the Arts — has a surprising amount going on for a town about 30 miles north of Austin. The courthouse square area is a solid walk with historic architecture, local shops, and a real concentration of places to eat and drink.
What Live Music Venues Are in Georgetown?
Georgetown has more live music than most people expect from a smaller Texas town. Several restaurants and bars around the square book regular performers, so you can usually find something on a Friday or Saturday night without much planning.
- Roots — One of the most popular live music spots on the square, with craft beer, food, and a stage that hosts solo artists, duos, and full bands
- Cork Wine Bar — Wine tastings, wines by the glass, and a solid bottle list alongside regular live music
- Sweet Lemon Kitchen — A restaurant with jazz and swing music on evenings and during Sunday brunch
- Georgetown Winery — Pours their own exclusive wines from Texas and California grapes, with live music on Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons
- Six Strings Guitar and Lounge — Part music shop with instruments, lessons, and repairs, part bar with beer, wine, and live music multiple nights a week
- Tehas Meat Supply — A butcher shop, restaurant, and bar that also books live music
- Baron's Creek Vineyards — A winery with multiple Texas locations that hosts live music at their Georgetown Square spot
- Mosquite Creek Outfitters — Sells quality apparel alongside craft beer, wine, and live music
Events and Festivals on the Square
Georgetown runs several recurring events worth planning around. First Friday Music on the Square happens every first Friday from March through November — bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy free live music outdoors. Georgetown Market Days, also called Second Saturday Market Days, take place the second Saturday of each month from March to November. And every April, the Red Poppy Festival takes over with live music, art booths, food courts, a parade, and a classic car show. Georgetown calls itself the Red Poppy Capital of Texas because the flowers grow naturally throughout the area.
Food, Drinks, and a Side Trip to Walburg
For food, Blue Corn Harvest Bar and Grill is a good stop — the enchiladas hit the spot. Wine is popular around the square, with multiple tasting rooms and wine bars within walking distance. The area also has the Palace Theater, approaching 100 years old, which puts on live musicals and plays, with additional performances at the Palace Playhouse across the street. The Williamson County Museum covers local history and heritage if you want to round out the visit. After exploring Georgetown, David Bridwell headed up to Walburg to play at Walburg Songwriter Wednesdays at the historic Walburg German Restaurant — another worthwhile stop if you're already driving north of Austin.