281 Cafe and Dancehall
Bar · Lampasas
About 281 Cafe and Dancehall
Located in Lampasas, 281 Cafe and Dancehall is a local favorite with a 4.7-star rating based on 45 reviews. We offer a vibrant atmosphere with live music and performances, alongside a great selection of beers and cocktails. Enjoy fast service whether you choose to dine in or relax in our outdoor sea...
Located in Lampasas, 281 Cafe and Dancehall is a local favorite with a 4.7-star rating based on 45 reviews. We offer a vibrant atmosphere with live music and performances, alongside a great selection of beers and cocktails. Enjoy fast service whether you choose to dine in or relax in our outdoor seating area. We're committed to accessibility with a wheelchair accessible parking lot and restroom. We are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but open Wednesday through Friday from 4PM to midnight, Saturdays from 4PM to 1AM, and Sundays from 11:30AM to 10PM. Catch a game, enjoy the music, and experience the 281 Cafe and Dancehall!
What Customers Say About 281 Cafe and Dancehall
281 Cafe and Dancehall, also known as Saloon 37, is a cozy, friendly bar with a great atmosphere and amazing staff, especially bartenders Chris, Ben, and Clint. Customers love the laid-back vibe, reasonable prices, and well-made drinks like Old Fashioneds and Hendricks martinis.
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Tip: Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere and ask Clint for an Old Fashion. Note that it can get understaffed during large town events.
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281 Cafe and Dancehall is located in Lampasas, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Historical Heritage
- Phillips and Trosper Buildings (A 15m) — historic place in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
- Manuel Hardware Company (A 17m) — historic place in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
- Lampasas County Courthouse Site (A 32m) — historic place in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
Other Points of Interest
- Building (A 9m) — building at 406 E. 3rd St. Lampasas, Texas
- Buildings (A 41m) — building at 311-319 E. Third St. Lampasas, Texas
- Big Four Corner (A 59m) — building at 415 E. 3rd St. Lampasas, Texas
- Harralson Building (A 70m) — building at 418 S. Live Oak Street Lampasas, Texas
- Restaurant (A 72m) — building at 402-404 S. Live Oak St. Lampasas, Texas
- Building (A 90m) — building at 307 E. Third Lampasas, Texas
- Hanna Building (A 99m) — building at 517 E. Third St. Lampasas, Texas
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281 Cafe and Dancehall Lampasas Reviews
Great atmosphere. Great staff. This is our local watering hole. Good tunes & cold drinks. Stop in sometime … it won’t disappoint. While you’re there …. Grab a free koozie on me!! Lacy Davidson-Roden BEAR REAL ESTATE SERVICE
Thanks MIKE BEN AND BOOBIE 🌟 STAR FOR HOSPITALITY!!! FROM SUSIE Q AND THOMAS!!! YEEHAW IN TEXAS
Great atmosphere. Great staff. This is our local watering hole. Good tunes & cold drinks. Stop in sometime … it won’t disappoint. While you’re there …. Grab a free koozie on me!! Lacy Davidson-Roden BEAR REAL ESTATE SERVICE
Thanks MIKE BEN AND BOOBIE 🌟 STAR FOR HOSPITALITY!!! FROM SUSIE Q AND THOMAS!!! YEEHAW IN TEXAS
Great little pub.
Went for an event and the atmosphere is quite cozy and the staff was amazing.
Very nice atmosphere, staff was great. The inside couldn’t look better.
Always a good time. Has an adult vibe and the drinks are always yummy.
Service is always great Nice place to go to Hangout
Amazing place with good company.
Ice cold beers and incredible hospitality - can’t beat this place!
Love this new spot in Lampasas
I love the relaxing atmosphere
Tres chicos fantásticos me atendieron fenomenal, sin duda, un lugar muy recomendable!
Great new bar in lampasas
Best environment in town! Great hospitality great, customer service, great environment,,,a must go!
Hands down one of the best Old Fashions I've ever had! The bartender here really know what they’re doing — perfectly balanced, smooth, and served with style. The service was awesome from the moment I walked in; super friendly, attentive, and fast. On top of that, the building itself is cool — it has a great vibe with a mix of modern and vintage charm. Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to.
Great place to hang out and listen to music especially the live music 👍 highly recommend
There is no food but The atmosphere and the service is great, a nice place to meet up with friends and enjoy drinks and time together
Love this place! The classic Hendricks dirty martini is my favorite!
Saloon 37 is a great place to go for adult drinks! I love having a kid free place to go relax, and throw a few back with friends. Chris and Ben are amazing bartenders/owners! They are just two of the reasons my husband and I enjoy coming here.
We were pleasantly surprised by this bar! Chris, our bartender, was incredibly welcoming and gracious. Super cool vibe. Great band. Highly recommend a visit when in town!
Saloon 37 offers an excellent experience with top-notch service and a cool atmosphere. The chic decoration and comfortable couches add to the appeal, making it a super cool place to unwind and enjoy. Highly recommended for a relaxed and enjoyable time.
A nice small, super friendly bar with fair priced drinks & GREAT atmosphere. The owners are great people too. A nice addition to our small town!
Feels like a wonderful neighborhood bar where everyone knows each other. It's quite classy. Prices are amazing.
Love the laid back atmosphere. Great place to enjoy a drink with friends. Clint, the local bartender makes a great old fashion.
We went to see Blues music at Saloon 37 on the town square in Lampasas. Lampasas is a beautiful, clean, small Hill Country ranch town.
Comfortable seats, friendly staff, good atmosphere. 10/10 would recommend.
A very nice, quaint place. Service is great. Love it! Bartenders are the best!!!
Great place to go for adult beverages. Nice to have a great place to enjoy an adult beverage without a lot of noise!!
Love this place! The classic Hendricks dirty martini is my favorite!
There is no food but The atmosphere and the service is great, a nice place to meet up with friends and enjoy drinks and time together
Hands down one of the best Old Fashions I've ever had! The bartender here really know what they’re doing — perfectly balanced, smooth, and served with style. The service was awesome from the moment I walked in; super friendly, attentive, and fast. On top of that, the building itself is cool — it has a great vibe with a mix of modern and vintage charm. Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to.
Comfortable seats, friendly staff, good atmosphere. 10/10 would recommend.
Feels like a wonderful neighborhood bar where everyone knows each other. It's quite classy. Prices are amazing.
Saloon 37 is a great place to go for adult drinks! I love having a kid free place to go relax, and throw a few back with friends. Chris and Ben are amazing bartenders/owners! They are just two of the reasons my husband and I enjoy coming here.
We went to see Blues music at Saloon 37 on the town square in Lampasas. Lampasas is a beautiful, clean, small Hill Country ranch town.
Saloon 37 offers an excellent experience with top-notch service and a cool atmosphere. The chic decoration and comfortable couches add to the appeal, making it a super cool place to unwind and enjoy. Highly recommended for a relaxed and enjoyable time.
We were pleasantly surprised by this bar! Chris, our bartender, was incredibly welcoming and gracious. Super cool vibe. Great band. Highly recommend a visit when in town!
Went for an event and the atmosphere is quite cozy and the staff was amazing.
A nice small, super friendly bar with fair priced drinks & GREAT atmosphere. The owners are great people too. A nice addition to our small town!
Best environment in town! Great hospitality great, customer service, great environment,,,a must go!
Love the laid back atmosphere. Great place to enjoy a drink with friends. Clint, the local bartender makes a great old fashion.
Great place to go for adult beverages. Nice to have a great place to enjoy an adult beverage without a lot of noise!!
We went to a live blues musical event on a Saturday evening. A great small Texas ranch town venue with great service and reasonable prices.
We went to a live blues musical event on a Saturday evening. A great small Texas ranch town venue with great service and reasonable prices.
Quiet out of the way place to meet up with friends and play cards, bring in food, or order a pizza delivery. No loud music, easy to have a conversation with the bartender
Quiet out of the way place to meet up with friends and play cards, bring in food, or order a pizza delivery. No loud music, easy to have a conversation with the bartender
Per your suggestion - I am going to give you a bad review. For starters - you guys were WAY under staffed for the largest event in Lampasas every year. You're on the square, you're going to need more help. Secondly, it would probably be in everyone's best interest to actually be mildly sober during a busy day like that. By 1030 at night, if you're having a hard time functioning or focusing, it's not the best to be running a bar. Ben - our entire interaction could have gone completely different, let me help you. "Can I get lemon drop martinis?" - "Ma'am, we're slightly overwhelmed, is there a more simple drink that I can get you?" Instead, you chose to be condescending and rude for no reason what so ever. Tiffany - while I appreciate your ability to recognize that I am in fact a princess- we might refrain from yelling at patrons and sticking our tongue out, if we're not really sure what's going on. I was calm the entire interaction, but clearly the alcohol was flowing a little too hard behind the bar. Use this as a learning experience, and do better for the people who choose to spend their money in your establishment. It won't be us again.
Per your suggestion - I am going to give you a bad review. For starters - you guys were WAY under staffed for the largest event in Lampasas every year. You're on the square, you're going to need more help. Secondly, it would probably be in everyone's best interest to actually be mildly sober during a busy day like that. By 1030 at night, if you're having a hard time functioning or focusing, it's not the best to be running a bar. Ben - our entire interaction could have gone completely different, let me help you. "Can I get lemon drop martinis?" - "Ma'am, we're slightly overwhelmed, is there a more simple drink that I can get you?" Instead, you chose to be condescending and rude for no reason what so ever. Tiffany - while I appreciate your ability to recognize that I am in fact a princess- we might refrain from yelling at patrons and sticking our tongue out, if we're not really sure what's going on. I was calm the entire interaction, but clearly the alcohol was flowing a little too hard behind the bar. Use this as a learning experience, and do better for the people who choose to spend their money in your establishment. It won't be us again.
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