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The Shady Llama

Restaurant / brewery · Wimberley

Last checked: Oct 28, 2026 · official sitesource

An all-outdoor Hill Country hangout with two separate kids' play areas, and llamas and mini donkeys that wander up to the corral, where kids can feed them for free. The BBQ truck has kid-friendly options, and you can bring your own snacks.

Ages

  • Ages 0–2
  • Ages 3–5
  • Ages 6–9
  • Ages 10–12

All ages; two outdoor kid play areas plus llamas and mini donkeys (sightings not guaranteed)

Price

$$

free to visit the play area; food priced per menu; llama food free at the bar when llamas visit; outside food allowed

Hours

Opening hours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday3 pm – 9 pm
Thursday3 pm – 9 pm
Friday11 am – 10 pm
Saturday11 am – 10 pm
Sunday12 pm – 9 pm

Good to know: Fall hours; seasonal and subject to change, weather closures posted on social. No reservations. Food truck (Buddy's BBQ) closes an hour before the bar. Llamas visit the corral most days, best chance near opening; free llama food at the bar when they're there.

Setting

Outdoor

  • Good in heat: Not really
  • Good in rain: Not really

Getting there

18325 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley, TX 78676

Rough drive times

  • about 20 min from Dripping Springs
  • about 40 min from Oak Hill / SW Austin
  • about 40 min from Bee Cave
  • about 10 min from Wimberley
  • about 15 min from Driftwood

Estimated from distance, not live traffic.

Parent details

Parking
Small on-site lot. No-parking rules on the Ranch Road 12 shoulder are strictly enforced; groups of 20+ should email ahead about parking.
Stroller access
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Restrooms
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Changing table
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Shade
Some
Fenced play area
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Splash pad
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Food on site
Yes
Accessible
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Easy parking
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Nursing space
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Best time to go
Earlier in the day gives the best chance of seeing the llamas at the corral.

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