Just over a year after K. Spoetzl Brewery opened its distillery, it's debuting a new onsite restaurant and tasting room. The maker of Shiner Beer will open Rickhouse on Saturday, November 15, at 603 E Brewery St., in Shiner — about an hour and 45 minutes from Austin.

The new restaurant will focus on Texas-inspired cuisine using local ingredients. That's on-brand for K. Spoetzl, which is known for its Texas pride and earthy nostalgia. Naturally, it will also show off the distillery's work in craft cocktails and it'll cater to visitors coming off a distillery tours.

The team is hitting the ground running, offering Sunday brunch, weekend lunch, and daily dinner. (They did get some practice during Shinerfest on October 25, when Rickhouse had its first visitors.)

Guests can expect to see common brewery dishes in a range of styles: a jumbo Bavarian pretzel and Spoetzl Sliders; pizzas, including a seasonal "street corn" pie with cotija cheese, roasted corn, Shiner Bock barbecue chicken, and elote seasonings; chicken fried steak; and old-fashioned meatloaf. For dessert, much has a boozy element, such as Famous CinnaShine Cobbler and a vanilla custard bourbon bread pudding.

On the beverage side, Rickhouse will serve up a French martini with Shiner Texas Vodka and its own in-house coffee liqueur; the Big Buck Hunter with Shiner Texas Gin; and the Liquid Peach Cobbler with Shiner Cinnamon ‘Shine.

These spirits will get to shine in cocktails at Rickhouse.Photo courtesy of K. Spoetzl Brewery & Distillery

The restaurant is part of a venue spans 10,000 square feet, some of which will be used for live music and other events. The rest of the space contains a bar, a private dining room, and a 1,500-square-foot patio area.

“We’re incredibly proud to take this next step in Shiner’s story with the launch of our new restaurant and tasting room, Rickhouse,” said director of brewery and distillery operations Tom Fiorenzi in a press release. “Whether you’re here for a handcrafted spirit, a delicious meal, or just good conversation, we’re creating a space where tradition meets innovation in every pour and plate.”

Rickhouse will be open Mondays through Fridays from 4-10 pm, Saturdays from noon to 11 pm, and Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm. Cocktails and light bites will be available weekdays from noon to 4 pm for people visiting to tour the distillery.