Yumm! Sweets & Eats
Two great treasures, right next door to each other in the heart of Downtown Brenham. Yumm! Sweets presents Italian gelato, Blue Bell ice cream, old fashioned candy store, coffee, Wi-Fi, waffles, crepes and other delicious sweets. Yumm! Eats features pizza, wraps, salads, sandwiches, and more. Our intimate party room is ready for your special event up to 20 guests.
Windy Winery
We are a small boutique winery producing classic varietals and unique blends. Our tasting room and vineyard are located on a hill that provides breathtaking views, encourages you to stop and rediscover the beauty that surrounds you daily here in Washington County, Texas. “Texas Wines from Texas Grapes.” Open Fri and Sun noon-5pm, Sat 11am-6pm, all other days by appointment only.
White House on the Hill, The
The White House on the Hill and The Barn @The White House on the Hill were inspired by the old charm and simple elegance of the quaint country churches and barns that dotted the countryside throughout the United States in the 18th and 19th centuries. The White House on the Hill is a reflection of a long time past and of treasured structures that helped define what our ancestors valued in life. Come experience the architecture of yesteryear while enjoying our elegant surroundings overlooking stunning views of our pond, Texas rolling hills, and our very own 300+ olive tree orchard. Conveniently located on the edge of Washington County near Greenvine, it is perfectly situated to explore Round Top, Brenham, Carmine, Fayetteville, Burton and the surrounding areas. Linda and Rob followed their heart in creating this destination with luxury and elegance in mind. In addition to lodging, we host workshops, elopements, honeymoons, small weddings, intimate rehearsal dinners, romantic getaways, photo and video shoots, baby showers, group or corporate retreats, and girls’ getaways.
Trails West Retreat
Rental Cabins each with kitchenette, private bath, deck with patio furniture and a 1768-sq-ft Cottage that sleeps 10. Party Pavilion for family reunions, anniversaries, small weddings.
Texas Seafood & Steakhouse
Texas Seafood & Steakhouse in Brenham, Texas, features fine steaks, catfish, shrimp, salmon, and more. Even Cajun specialties like etouffee! Our back room has plenty of space for a group of 50 to eat in private – great for birthday and anniversary celebrations or business meetings over lunch.
Ross Carroll Bennett House Bed & Breakfast
Full-service Bed & Breakfast just One Block from Historic Downtown Brenham. Built in 1898, this stately home is a Registered Texas Historical Landmark showcasing original and period Antique Furniture and décor. Freshly prepared Champagne Breakfast served daily! Happy Hour celebrated each evening! Wine Dinners available by reservation. Blue Bell Ice Cream… for a midnight snack! Four bedrooms with Queen Beds accommodating up to 10 people. Entire house available for events up to 30 people: Weddings, Bridal Showers, Business Meetings, etc.
Quebe Farm Guesthouse
Step back in time at our charming, historic Quebe Guesthouse. Take a deep breath; let the privacy and serenity settle in as you turn onto the driveway beneath arching branches of an ancient oak tree. You’ll be delighted by the picturesque home that is comfortably furnished with antique furniture, original art, framed old photos and documents. Approximately 2100 square feet of peaceful, quiet space. You have the whole house to yourselves. Downstairs are two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and one with two doubles, a full bath and a half-bath, large kitchen, dining room, parlor and front and back porches. Upstairs find two bedrooms, one with a king bed and one with a double and a twin.
Can accommodate small weddings – 15 guests. Located close to other wedding venues for bridesmaids or groomsmen lodging. Perfect for your next girlfriend get-together, small family reunion, scrapbooking party or house party.
Pleasant Hill Winery
Visit our beautiful vineyard and winery in the rolling hills of Washington County. Sample our award-winning wines while you browse our well-stocked gift shop. Enjoy tastings inside or on our covered deck overlooking the vineyards. Open Sat 11am-6pm and Sun noon-5pm. Pleasant Hill Winery is also a great location for a small event. Indoor and outdoor space can be used to accommodate up to 100 people. Group tours are welcome with advance reservation.
Ninety-Six West
An eclectic tapas fusion restaurant on the square in Downtown Brenham featuring weekly farm to table locally sourced specials, an abundant rotating craft beer list and an extensive domestic and foreign wine list and cellar on premise. Think casual upscale chic in a contemporary space with abundant outdoor seating, local art and a creative chef.
Murski Homestead Bed & Breakfast
Two private guest rooms in our 122-year-old family ranch farm home… beautiful, peaceful country setting, porches, fireplaces, continental breakfast, private baths, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, cooking classes, magical Texas elopements, all just five minutes from historic downtown!
Must Be Heaven
We’ve been serving sandwiches, quiche, salads, baked potatoes and homemade pies to groups of all sizes in our charming historic downtown building since 1982. Create your own combination by adding a hot soup, fresh fruit, side salad or delicious broccoli salad, then make your way to our antique ice cream parlor for hand-dipped Blue Bell ice cream! Must Be Heaven has a private dining area that seats up to 36 comfortably. The room is available on a “first request” basis at no charge. After business hours, however, the entire restaurant is available for a charge. Restaurant seats 215 including the private room.
Main Street House
A fresh approach to the bed and breakfast experience located in Downtown Brenham, Texas. Five rooms with contemporary style in an iconic home within walking distance to restaurants and shopping in Downtown Brenham! Free Wi-Fi and smart TVs. Whole house rentals available. Private baths, breakfast included – self-serve continental breakfast with smoothies, Greek yogurt bar, quiche and meat/cheese tray, to name a few. Free Blue Bell Ice cream. Saturday and Sunday made-to-order eggs available.
Home Sweet Farm Market & Biergarten
Inspired by local farmers Brad and Jenny Stufflebeam, Home Sweet Farm Market is located in historic Downtown Brenham. A tragically hip venue offering live music every weekend, the largest selection of Texas craft beer in the county, wine and local products. Available for private party rentals and special events.
Funky Art Cafe
Enjoy fresh salads, handcrafted soups and sandwiches (including Vegan options), and more while surrounded by fun and funky works of art and listening to easy jazz. Funky Art Cafe can be reserved for private parties after hours for up to 50 people seated.
Unity Theatre
Unity Theatre is a non-profit, professional theatre located in historic downtown Brenham. Set in a restored warehouse, the 125-seat intimate theatre offers a variety of plays and musicals throughout the year. Also a great location for seated dinners and dancing. Packages can be designed to include amenities ranging from a library, atrium, concession bar, kitchen, lobby, studio and theatre. Spaces are ideal for staff retreats or meetings up to 150 guests.
Sealand Seafood & Steak
Sealand Seafood & Steak offers a wide variety of seafood, steak and country style dishes to fill your appetite. We have an awesome bar for you to have a few drinks, enjoy a great game, and just unwind with family and friends. We also have a spacious room in the back with everything you need for your next event. The Party Room can seat 82.
Saddlehorn Winery
Escape to the picturesque countryside of Burton, TX to sip and savor award-winning wines here at Saddlehorn Winery. We’re open daily and conveniently located halfway between Houston and Austin, just 1 mile off Hwy 290. Private event space is available that can accommodate up to 100 people.
Prairie Hill Bed & Breakfast
Prairie Hill is a bed & breakfast in an 1880s farm house on 40 acres near Brenham. Whether you’re seeking casual fun with friends, sightseeing and antique shopping in town, or simply solitude on your own, this peaceful country setting is the perfect place to relax and get away any time.
PermaVista Ranch
Located in the rolling hills near Brenham, PermaVista Ranch boasts breathtaking grounds, comfortable event and vacation amenities, a jovial staff, and a wide range of fun activities. Just over an hour from both Houston and Austin, we are an ideal destination for birthday parties, weddings, corporate retreats and family reunions. The facility is well-equipped and can easily host cocktail parties and dinners for up to 200 people or more. Our luxury ranch can comfortably accommodate up to 20 guests for overnight stays.
Old Mill Creek Retreat
Old Mill Creek Retreat is a beautiful vacation rental and event venue, located on 40 quiet acres of rolling grassland just outside Brenham, Texas. It features four bedrooms (sleeps 20), a vintage barn, plenty of room for nature walks, a refreshing swimming pool, fishing pond and the perfect hilltop location to relax watching amazing Texas sunrises and sunsets.
Los Cabos Mexican Grill & Steakhouse
Los Cabos isn’t just great Mexican food – we also have American favorites, including a large salad bar! We have plenty of space for parties or meetings, bar seating, and a large parking lot to accommodate buses. One large room can seat 150 people or split the room up for a smaller gathering! Groups can arrange buffet-style meal or order off the menu.
Lillian Farms Country Estate
Lillian Farms Country Estate combines the grace of a true B&B in a Victorian-style mansion, and the charm of secluded self-catering cottages for those who really want to get away from it all. Overlooking 230 acres of picturesque Texas landscape, Lillian Farms has five B&B guest rooms and eight cottages. For B&B guests, a full breakfast is served each morning. Cottage guests will find breakfast items stocked in their full kitchen. Lodging packages. Lillian Farms is also home to the Lone Star Event Center, which features 5,000 square feet of space (including a ballroom) to host weddings and special events up to 300 guests.
Green Meadows Event Center
Event venue located in Independence.
Chappell Hill Historical Society & Museum
The Chappell Hill Historic District includes the restored Providence Baptist Church parsonage, the Museum displaying historical exhibits and the Swearingen folk art collection, the Rock Store, century-old churches, Masonic Cemetery, library and the oldest continually operating bank in America. Groups are invited for tours of the historic sites with advance reservation. If you are having a group event or wedding, Chappell Hill may be the place for you! Providence Church is a quaint location for a wedding ceremony – the church holds 130 people. The Museum is ideal for parties up to 120, and the Rock Store can seat 40 people for a more intimate gathering in historic downtown.
Brenham Country Club
The hilly, well-designed 18-hole golf course, along with a fine clubhouse, is a family-oriented club in Brenham. Open to the public by reservation. Brenham Golf & Country Club also has a beautiful banquet room overlooking the golf course that is available for private parties up to 120 people.
Barn at Lacey Farms, The
Lacey Farms is a working Lavender farm tucked away only minutes from Brenham in Burton, TX. Up until recently we offered only outdoor wedding facilities and now we are open with our new 3600 square foot old fashioned post and beam wood barn that is a climate controlled Wedding and Reception Barn.
Our facilities will accommodate up to 180 of your special guests and provide to you a setting of our old and new barns surrounded by Lavender fields, 40’ tall-oak trees, rock creek with a waterfall and 55’ long covered bridge.
Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre
This beautifully restored historic multi-purpose venue located in the heart of Downtown Brenham offers an authentic space for meetings, conferences, live music, movies, galas, wedding ceremonies and receptions, and other memorable occasions.
Located on the first floor is the Hasskarl Auditorium. The theatre has been restored to its original beauty; complete with modern-day technology it seats 321 people.
The Bullock Ballroom, on the second floor, seats 200. This revitalized ballroom offers a space for a band or DJ, podium area, audio-visual system, catering kitchen, crystal chandeliers and original 1925 wood floors.
Venues are available for rent, together or separately. Virtual tour available on website.
Antique Rose Emporium
This 8-acre retail garden features antique roses, native plants, perennials, herbs and wildflowers. Beautiful gardens to stroll and a nice little gift shop to accessorize your garden. Groups are welcome for tours. The Antique Rose Emporium is also a prime location to hold a wedding and/or reception. Facilities include gardens with tents, gazebo, chapel, outdoor covered pavilion and Victorian house – perfect for weddings with up to 225 seated guests.
Ant Street Inn
Elegant and comfortable 15-room inn in Downtown Brenham, one block from restaurants, bars and shopping. Rock on the porch, enjoy the full breakfast and all the amenities you expect in this restored building with modern comforts. The Ant Street Inn is a beautiful location for a wedding or group event – rear garden features a lovely arbor to get married under, and indoors is a large banquet room with seating for 200. Ant Street Inn also has a small meeting room upstairs that will seat 12 – perfect for a small business meeting.
4 Star Concert Hall
4 Star Concert Hall is Brenham’s premiere music venue, a place to hang out, listen to live music, tune in to sports at the bar, and enjoy our beautiful patio! 4 Star Concert Hall is located on the east end of Brenham’s entertainment district in Historic Downtown Brenham. Our venue features a large concert hall + 2 more stages in the SideBar & Patio with live music seven days a week, a full bar, craft beer and cocktails, lovely wine list and daily drink specials! Rent out our beautiful second-floor Skyline Room for a private event, dinner party, meeting, gathering, reunion, shower, or whatever your needs might be.
Washington County Fairgrounds
The Washington County Fairgrounds is home to the “Oldest County Fair in Texas” hosting over 40,000 people each year. The Event Center is perfect for receptions or rehearsal dinners or birthday parties. Equipped with a PA system, full kitchen and barbecue pit, plus outdoor pavilions. Full RV hook-ups also available. Banquet room can hold 500 people seated; outdoor space can hold over 2,000 people.
Washington-on-the-Brazos-State-Historic-Site
People revere Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site as the site of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836. Thereafter, despite great personal risk, the delegates continued meeting until they had drafted a constitution and established the new nation’s first lasting government.
Picturesque Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site is located on the Brazos River. Expansive park grounds provide a beautiful setting for picnicking, sightseeing and bird-watching. The Star of the Republic Museum, Independence Hall and Barrington Plantation offer the visitor a unique insight into the lives and times of the men who fought and won Texas’ independence from Mexico.
Conference center provides a beautiful view of the park. Glass doors, windows and patio overlook the historic grounds and provide a perfect location for receptions, rehearsal dinners and weddings. Maximum capacity 400.
Silver Wings Ballroom
Open weekends and most school holidays. Family entertainment: roller skating, video games, concerts and banquets.
Rockin’ Star Ranch
Rockin’ Star Ranch is a beautiful and unique destination for events, retreats, weddings and reunions. Our spacious 7,000 square foot ballroom boasts dramatic vaulted ceilings, an amazing commercial kitchen, massive granite topped bar and its own private suite tucked away upstairs for newlyweds or other very lucky guests. The ballroom is the largest in the area and provides the perfect airy, yet intimate, space for your next destination wedding, reunion or business conference. We also feature on-site lodging with quaint individual cabins that surround a gorgeous outdoor pool complete with waterfall and bar/kitchen. Ballroom seats 300 at tables; 500 cocktail-style; Ranch sleeps 30 in 7 different cabins.
La Bahia Turn Verein Hall
This historic building situated under sprawling oaks is idea for parties, receptions, reunions and weddings. The 1879 original dance hall seats 500-600 comfortably and is booked many weekends for weddings so early reservations are advised. The more recent air-conditioned addition is perfect for smaller gatherings of 200-300.
Inn at Dos Brisas
The Inn at Dos Brisas is located approximately one hour outside of Houston and provides a welcome retreat for enjoying exquisite cuisine, lodging and activities. The casual elegance of the Inn, the casitas and the haciendas blend seamlessly with luxurious touches for a perfect mix of relaxation and refinement. Enjoy a gourmet dinner or Sunday brunch in Texas’ only Forbes 5-star restaurant where cuisine is made from ingredients cultivated on our acres of organic farmland and orchards. Eight- and five-course nightly tasting menus. Five-course Sunday Brunch menu. Wine Cellar stocks over 3,500 vintage bottles. Reservations are required and can be made through our website. We welcome you to have your special event here at our luxury resort. We have several spaces to fit your event needs – indoors can accommodate 10-55; outdoors 300 or more.
Giddings Stone Mansion
The Heritage Society of Washington County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of historic buildings and artifacts, and to promoting education and interest in Washington County,Texas. Established in 1970, the Society owns and operates two historic properties: The 1843 Giddings Wilkin House Museum and the 1870 Giddings Stone Mansion. Ideal for weddings, receptions, business luncheons and dinners, the Giddings Stone Mansion features four spacious rooms on the first floor and four on the second, with a wrap-around porch on both floors and beautifully landscaped grounds.
Deep in the Heart Farm
Deep In The Heart Farm is 150 acres of rolling hills with a seasonal creek, majestic oaks, and stunning sunsets. The abundant natural beauty offers endless photo opportunities for engagement and wedding portraits.
From the simplest rustic outdoor wedding to the most elaborate sophisticated event, Deep In The Heart can do it all while at the same time making you feel at home and welcomed like family. Can accommodate up to 450 guests.
Citadel, The
Designed by well-known architect Alfred C. Finn in 1923, this former country club is a beautiful setting for weddings, formal dinners and musical entertainment. Sitting on a hill overlooking 300+ acres, The Citadel has many entertaining areas both indoors and out. Complete with full kitchens, spiral staircases and covered balcony and terrace. Maximum capacity 300 guests.
Chappell Hill Fire Hall & Community Center
This facility offers 3600 sq. ft of space with a full kitchen and catering access. Can seat 350-400 banquet style, 500 with seating only.
Brenham Elk’s Lodge
We welcome you to the Brenham Elks Lodge, the perfect setting for your weddings, luncheons, BBQ Cook-offs, family reunions, milestone birthday parties, business meetings and trade shows, just to name a few possibilities. Capacity of a maximum of 250 guests maximum inside (includes bar and stage).
American Legion Community Center – Burton
An air-conditioned building available for parties, wedding receptions and meetings. Amenities include kitchen and serving room. Can seat 500 people with long tables and chairs.
American Legion Hall – Brenham
This historic building located in Fireman’s Park is ideal for wedding receptions, meetings, reunions and all other gatherings for 350 or less. Features beautiful walls built from rock quarried near Somerville.
Fireman’s Training Center
The Fireman’s Training Center is the second largest venue in Washington County with space for 800 seated. The full space is 100 x 100 feet with kitchen, band stage and outdoor covered barbeque pit area. Bar is open upon request. A PA system and 10×10 foot overhead projector screen are also available. Conveniently located along Hwy 290 with ample parking.