Cork & Barrel Craft Kitchen + Microbrewery
Permanently Closed
Hearty Irish meals, craft ales, Texan twist, outdoor seating
Hearty Irish meals, craft ales, Texan twist, outdoor seating
"In the former wine cellar of Cork & Barrel in Round Rock, The Dead Poet is a speakeasy-style bar with a secret entrance hidden in a bookshelf (spoilers here on Instagram). In addition to classic cocktails, there’s also a short menu of signature drinks and snacks." - Nicolai McCrary
"A longtime brewery-and-restaurant has converted an out-of-use wine cellar into a small speakeasy called the Dead Poet. Entry requires a multi-step process: guests must visit the website, find the black-and-white door to make a reservation, then use confirmation details to access a key that lets one in. Space is extremely limited, reservations are scarce, and access looks difficult to obtain for the foreseeable future." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Co-founded by a native Irishman, Cork & Barrel in Round Rock doesn’t cut any corners where Irish hospitality is concerned. The airy indoor space and plentiful outdoor seating gives this pub a modern vibe, and the menu combines American and Irish bar food with aplomb. Pair a draught beer with a charcuterie plate or an order of beer cheese dip." - Taylor Tobin
"A Round Rock Irish pub and brewery is hosting a beer-pairing dinner with Cedar Park’s Red Horn Brewing Company featuring dishes like coffee‑crusted pork and smoked sockeye salmon; the event runs Monday, October 14 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., and tickets are $60." - Nadia Chaudhury
"This Round Rock Irish restaurant and microbrewery will host a wine-paired, four-course dinner next week in collaboration with a Texas winery; the event features items such as quail and poblano chile hush puppies, lamb sliders, and flourless chocolate tortes, with $65 tickets and seatings starting at 6:30 p.m. for a 7 p.m. service." - Nadia Chaudhury