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281 Cafe and Dancehall

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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.

Popular Dishes

Hendricks dirty martini Old Fashions

Best For

Couples Groups Locals Late Night Casual

Tip: Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere and ask Clint for an Old Fashion. Note that it can get understaffed during large town events.

Features

📶 WiFi 🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

Building
A 9m

Building

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Phillips and Trosper Buildings
Heritage
A 15m

Phillips and Trosper Buildings

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Manuel Hardware Company
Heritage
A 17m

Manuel Hardware Company

edificio

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Lampasas County Courthouse Site
Heritage
A 32m

Lampasas County Courthouse Site

edificio

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Buildings
A 41m

Buildings

edificio

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Big Four Corner
A 59m

Big Four Corner

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Explore the area around 281 Cafe and Dancehall

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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Frequently asked questions about 281 Cafe and Dancehall

281 Cafe and Dancehall is located at 406 E 3rd St, Lampasas, TX 76550, Lampasas.
Near 281 Cafe and Dancehall you can find points of interest such as Building, Phillips and Trosper Buildings, Manuel Hardware Company, Lampasas County Courthouse Site.
281 Cafe and Dancehall offers Bar cuisine.
281 Cafe and Dancehall has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
281 Cafe and Dancehall offers the following services: dine-in.
The most recommended dishes at 281 Cafe and Dancehall based on customer reviews are: Hendricks dirty martini, Old Fashions.
281 Cafe and Dancehall is ideal for couples, groups, locals, late night, casual dining.
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.
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 Lampasas Reviews

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Lacy Davidson

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

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Susie Q Rash

Thanks MIKE BEN AND BOOBIE 🌟 STAR FOR HOSPITALITY!!! FROM SUSIE Q AND THOMAS!!! YEEHAW IN TEXAS

Lacy Davidson
Lacy Davidson

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

Susie Q Rash
Susie Q Rash

Thanks MIKE BEN AND BOOBIE 🌟 STAR FOR HOSPITALITY!!! FROM SUSIE Q AND THOMAS!!! YEEHAW IN TEXAS

Craig & Lisa Allen
Craig & Lisa Allen

Great little pub.

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Carole Newell
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Gary Poole
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sheena rahman
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Michelle Kee
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Craig & Lisa Allen

Great little pub.

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Shawlyn Fraughton

Went for an event and the atmosphere is quite cozy and the staff was amazing.

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R.W Whitaker

Very nice atmosphere, staff was great. The inside couldn’t look better.

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Jennifer Torres

Always a good time. Has an adult vibe and the drinks are always yummy.

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Don Howington

Service is always great Nice place to go to Hangout

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Mario Castaneda

Amazing place with good company.

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Brendan George

Ice cold beers and incredible hospitality - can’t beat this place!

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Jason Fulton

Love this new spot in Lampasas

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Karen R

I love the relaxing atmosphere

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Absolute Garage Doors

This place is awesome!

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Eva Martinez Garcia

Tres chicos fantásticos me atendieron fenomenal, sin duda, un lugar muy recomendable!

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Shannon White
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Adam Kolenc
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Glenn Mckee
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Megan Witte
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Russell Clark
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Jerry Miller
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Heather Pfluger

Great new bar in lampasas

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Samuel Adams

Best environment in town! Great hospitality great, customer service, great environment,,,a must go!

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JP

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.

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Jim Langley

Great place to hang out and listen to music especially the live music 👍 highly recommend

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Cece Drettwan

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

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BriL

Love this place! The classic Hendricks dirty martini is my favorite!

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Moriah

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.

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K Kray

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!

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Tammi Cuellar

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.

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Timberlynn Smith

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!

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Denize Jordan

Feels like a wonderful neighborhood bar where everyone knows each other. It's quite classy. Prices are amazing.

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Tawnya Pruit

Love the laid back atmosphere. Great place to enjoy a drink with friends. Clint, the local bartender makes a great old fashion.

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Michael A Ray

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.

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Brandon Vaughan

Comfortable seats, friendly staff, good atmosphere. 10/10 would recommend.

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Jeanie Smith

A very nice, quaint place. Service is great. Love it! Bartenders are the best!!!

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David Jennings

Great place to go for adult beverages. Nice to have a great place to enjoy an adult beverage without a lot of noise!!

BriL
BriL

Love this place! The classic Hendricks dirty martini is my favorite!

Cece Drettwan
Cece Drettwan

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

JP
JP

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.

Brandon Vaughan
Brandon Vaughan

Comfortable seats, friendly staff, good atmosphere. 10/10 would recommend.

Denize Jordan
Denize Jordan

Feels like a wonderful neighborhood bar where everyone knows each other. It's quite classy. Prices are amazing.

Moriah
Moriah

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.

Michael A Ray
Michael A Ray

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.

Tammi Cuellar
Tammi Cuellar

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.

K Kray
K Kray

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!

Shawlyn Fraughton
Shawlyn Fraughton

Went for an event and the atmosphere is quite cozy and the staff was amazing.

Timberlynn Smith
Timberlynn Smith

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!

Samuel Adams
Samuel Adams

Best environment in town! Great hospitality great, customer service, great environment,,,a must go!

Tawnya Pruit
Tawnya Pruit

Love the laid back atmosphere. Great place to enjoy a drink with friends. Clint, the local bartender makes a great old fashion.

David Jennings
David Jennings

Great place to go for adult beverages. Nice to have a great place to enjoy an adult beverage without a lot of noise!!

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John Ellenburg
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Sherié Szejer-Hall
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Renee Farris
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Matt Ryder
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Robert Thackwray
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Glen Edward
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Jennifer Centunzi
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Michael Ray

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.

Michael Ray
Michael Ray

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.

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Russell Dezarn
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James Jones

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

James Jones
James Jones

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

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Tara Richardson

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.

Tara Richardson
Tara Richardson

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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Highly Rated
4.7/5 stars
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🍴 Dine-in

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🕐 Hours Today
11:30AM-10PM
Rating
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💬 Reviews
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📶 Free WiFi
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🌿 Outdoor Seating
🚻 Restroom
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406 E 3rd St, Lampasas, TX 76550

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Building

building at 406 E. 3rd St. Lampasas, Texas

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Phillips and Trosper Buildings Heritage

historic place in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas

A 15m
Manuel Hardware Company Heritage

historic place in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas

A 17m
Lampasas County Courthouse Site Heritage

historic place in Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas

A 32m
Buildings

building at 311-319 E. Third St. Lampasas, Texas

A 41m
Big Four Corner

building at 415 E. 3rd St. Lampasas, Texas

A 59m
Harralson Building

building at 418 S. Live Oak Street Lampasas, Texas

A 70m
Restaurant

building at 402-404 S. Live Oak St. Lampasas, Texas

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