Eat Local on Mercer Street: Homespun Kitchen & Bar in Dripping Springs
If you’re spending the day exploring downtown Dripping Springs and find yourself ready for a good meal, Homespun Kitchen & Bar is an easy local spot to add to your list.
Located at 131 E. Mercer Street, Homespun sits right in the heart of Dripping Springs and offers the kind of relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that fits perfectly with the Hill Country lifestyle. The restaurant describes its approach as farm-to-table, with both American and European influences.
Whether you’re stopping in for lunch, meeting friends for happy hour, enjoying Sunday brunch, or looking for a casual dinner after exploring town, Homespun offers a little bit of everything.
Right in the Heart of Dripping Springs
One of the best things about Homespun is its location.
Mercer Street is one of the most recognizable parts of downtown Dripping Springs, filled with local businesses and plenty of small-town character. Homespun fits naturally into that setting with a casual atmosphere that feels approachable for both locals and visitors.
It’s the kind of place that works for a quick lunch during the week just as easily as it does for a laid-back dinner with family or drinks with friends.
And because you’re already on Mercer Street, it’s easy to make your meal part of a larger afternoon or evening exploring downtown Dripping Springs.
Comfort Food with Plenty of Variety
If you like a menu where everyone can find something, Homespun delivers.
The current menu includes a mix of familiar comfort food and dishes with Southwestern, Southern, Gulf Coast, and international influences.
Start with something to share, like deviled eggs topped with pickled jalapeño and crispy bacon, queso and chips, skillet mac and cheese, grilled shrimp tostadas, or fried pickles and jalapeño sticks.
For lunch, you’ll find options such as the Mercer Street French Dip with shaved prime ribeye, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and au jus, along with burgers, sandwiches, salads, and a lunch combo.
If you’re looking for something a little heartier, the menu also features classics like chicken fried steak, chicken fried chicken, catfish, shrimp and grits, and rotating chef selections.
It’s Texas comfort food with enough variety to keep things interesting.
Sunday Brunch in Dripping Springs
Weekend brunch plans?
Homespun currently serves Sunday brunch from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, making it another option to keep in mind when you’re looking for brunch in Dripping Springs.
The brunch menu includes dishes like crab cake Benedict, the Mercer Street Benedict, huevos rancheros breakfast skillet, country breakfast, and chicken fried steak and eggs.
Pair that with the restaurant’s relaxed atmosphere, and you have an easy way to spend a slower Sunday morning in downtown Dripping Springs.
Afterward, you’re already in a great location to explore more of town.
Stay for Happy Hour
Homespun isn’t just about the food.
The restaurant also has a full bar and promotes a collection of more than 300 whiskeys, making it a fun option for happy hour or an evening out.
Happy hour currently runs Monday through Friday from 3:00–6:00 PM, with additional happy hour hours on Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Homespun also hosts live music and other events throughout the year, adding another layer to its neighborhood restaurant feel.
That combination of food, drinks, music, and a downtown location makes it the kind of place you can visit for different occasions rather than saving it for one particular type of meal.
Bring the Family
Another thing we love about Dripping Springs is how many local places are designed to be enjoyed by the whole family.
Homespun promotes itself as both kid- and pet-friendly, and there’s a dedicated kids menu with familiar choices such as chicken tenders, grilled cheese, pasta, and cheeseburgers.
That makes it an approachable choice when you want to go out for a meal without making the evening overly formal.
For adults, there are plenty of cocktails, beer, wine, and whiskey selections to explore while the menu offers options ranging from lighter dishes to classic comfort food.
Everyone can find something.
More Than Just a Restaurant
Homespun also offers catering and space for private gatherings, including birthdays, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, and other celebrations.
That community-oriented feel is part of what makes locally owned restaurants so important to towns like Dripping Springs.
They aren’t simply somewhere to grab dinner. They become meeting places, celebration spots, happy-hour destinations, and part of the rhythm of everyday life in town.
Experience Downtown Dripping Springs
If you’re new to the area, spending some time around Mercer Street is one of the easiest ways to get a feel for Dripping Springs.
You’ll see the combination that makes this community so appealing: a growing town that still holds onto its local businesses, familiar gathering places, and Hill Country personality.
Start with lunch at Homespun, explore the businesses around downtown, and stick around for an afternoon or evening in Dripping Springs.
For locals, it can simply be a reminder that you don’t always need to head into Austin to find a good meal and a fun night out.
Another Taste of the Dripping Springs Lifestyle
Restaurants like Homespun Kitchen & Bar are part of what makes living in Dripping Springs about more than simply owning a home here.
It’s morning coffee at a local café, running into familiar faces around town, meeting friends on Mercer Street, enjoying live music, and having plenty of locally owned places to eat and gather.
Homespun Kitchen & Bar is currently open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM–9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM–10:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:00 AM–9:00 PM. Hours and menu offerings can change, so it’s always a good idea to check before visiting.
Whether you’ve called Dripping Springs home for years or you’re spending your first weekend exploring the area, Homespun is another local spot worth experiencing.
And if exploring downtown has you thinking about making Dripping Springs home, NestHaven Properties would love to help you discover the neighborhoods, homes, and lifestyle that make this Hill Country community so special.
