Ellis Motel

Insanely amazing drinks. Fun spaces to sit and hang out. Great people watching and/or socializing. We love this spot! No food, so plan accordingly.

Love to lounge and sip a cocktail at the Ellis. Despite the high prices and really unfriendly bartenders the vibe and atmosphere of the place is just too cool to resist. I can only imagine how great it could be if they would send the bartenders to smile school.

Emma is the best bartender ever! She takes the best care of us and she takes the best care of us and her cocktails were amazing. Can’t wait to come back and see her again!!!!!!

So this place 86’d my 6 month old…guess they thought he was going to spike his formula with vodka. The square in Roundtop is literally for families and friends yet this pompous establishment and employees do not allow kids/children (which I get after a certain time) but when it’s 4:30pm on a Friday and there is 3 people in total when we arrived, shooing us off doesn’t exactly scream smart business. Management should consider relocating this place to a bar district in Austin or adjusting the rules to accommodate families.

What a great find and place to visit. We didn't stay the night but visited the bar and had a few drinks. Highly recommend you stay or just have a drink.

Been coming to Ellis Motel for a few years. Stopped for a drink on Friday after Thanksgiving. The place was pretty busy on a beautiful day. The 2 sisters at the bar were really friendly and really good at making really awesome looking drinks! They just kept the drinks coming. On this visit we just had beer but next time will definitely try their Espresso Martini! Looks and smells good! Really happy with the service.

👍 The bar is beautifully decorated and a great spot for someone to relax while their partner and friend shop. 👍 They also offer to-go beverages. 👍 The drinks taste great. 🤜 The service was a bit slow, but I think the staff just hadn’t found their rhythm yet when I arrived.

I went here first time with a friend, after paying for the beer downstairs, we went upstairs, started to wait for our beers, when they didn't come for a long time, we went down and got them ourselves. I don't think I'll go again. By the way, I paid the tip in advance, for this awful service...The apology afterward was meaningless..I think one star is to much...

Love this RTTX classic! The best gin and tonics. Love Ellis and missing Lee big time. Don't miss this when in Roundtop and try Merrit BBQ next door. So good.

Disappointed. Always love stopping here. Group of 8 and had my 6 year old granddaughter with us, again. New signs up saying NOONE under 21 inside or out. Went a few months ago and the sign specified no one under 21 after 5. We were there at 4pm. So we took our business to Koopers Whiskey and had a great time and all were welcome. Then down to Crown Bar in La Grange. OMG from 5-7. Amazing Old Fashioneds and great mixology. Saw several dogs go in though. They're fine. Saw a few leave with ToGo beverages, even one pair of ladies just leaving with their glass glasses. Just a suggestion for Ennis. Don't bend the knee to the masses. If a minor isn't behaving, eject the whole crew. For those of us whose kids are wonderful., welcome us all and make some money. Cheers.

This place has so much going for it....great location, beautiful space, cool vibe! We were excited to try it. However, the two bartenders (tiny blonde & tall w/dark hair) and the drink runner were just not friendly AT ALL. We observed eye rolls, sighs, and unpleasant facial expressions. It was as if all the patrons were a total bother. Perhaps it was just a bad night, but being the opening show weekend, there should have been a little enthusiasm!!! Management needs to get a handle on this and FAST. We left after just one drink (as did another group of 5 ladies) and found welcoming hospitality (and live music) just down the road. Also, not a fan of disposable bar ware and using fingers to scoop out the coffee beans to garnish the espresso martinis.

Fun little spot with pretty cocktails. My drink had a sprig of rosemary. Delightful! One of the locals suggested we go, so we did. I don't know the origin of the name, but it is not an actual motel (unless I missed something). The bar has several small lounging rooms and a small bar with stools. There aren't many places in the small town of 86 people, but each place uses their space well and has their own country feel. This town is a Texas gem!

Asked for ID's from our party and then took orders from multiple parties that came in after us prior to getting our order. Terrible service, sub par ambience, overpriced beverages.

Emma and Claire give the best service at the bar! I love coming to this bar because of the intimateness and the friendly atmosphere it provides. The bartenders are experienced and curate the nicest cocktails. From, other guests to staff everyone is so caring and kind and I truly always enjoy my experience at this sweet spot! :)

We had a great afternoon at the Ellis Motel! Make sure you don't miss this gem when in the round too area!

You're wasting time drinking anywhere else. Best drinks in Round Top are served here by Emma & Bianca.

Came here today and the waitress was very rude and denied us entry due to have kids with us. They were outside sitting at a table playing the games. Very disappointed in this place.

Great watering place serving tasty drinks, good music, and fascinating "people watching" as the diverse customers hang out visiting on the porch or congregating inside the rustic lounge area.

Super cool. Sit out under the stars or settle into one of the rooms for some high in drinks or bottled beer. This is a place to kick back and relax. If /when you are in Roundtop Texas put it on you "to do" list!

Emma makes an amazing Manhattan!!! Great place to relax and have a proper drink! Highly recommend this place.

Very cute place... I'll give them that, but zero hospitality, and overpriced drinks for the quality of taste.

Been here plenty of times but tonight, 10/14, we arrived at 6 PM and after trying for 30 minutes to order drinks from a spot within the establishment we finally stood in a 20 minute line at the bar. The blonde bartender was rude, rolled her eyes constantly and after placing a $120 order and waiting 40 minutes we had to cancel our order. Which also didn't please the unfriendly bartender. We ended up seeing our literal "napkin order" last under 10 other napkin orders and had to get a refund so that we weren't late for a 8 PM dinner. 2 hours wasted. The bar back was very sweet and the only pleasant encounter in the span of 2 hours.

Visiting from Austin for the antique show. Had a great time at the motel bar. Super friendly staff who were quick to get our drinks and help us out. Plenty of seating and cool little lounge rooms. Open till midnight most nights, would recommend.