There’s one thing that’s certain in this ever-changing city; Austinites love beer. New breweries seem to pop up every day, and there’s no shortage of beautiful places to sip on a cold one. These are 10 breweries and beer gardens that everyone in Austin absolutely must visit at least once.
- Banger’s
Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden/Facebook This Rainey Street gem bursts with flavor, fun, and excitement. Choose from over 100 craft beers on tap and chow down on one of their 30 house-made sausages. Bring your dog and hang out in their twinkle-lit beer garden. Banger’s is located at 79 Rainey St.
- Hops and Grain
Business Owner/Yelp Hops and Grain is, undoubtedly, the best beer in Austin. From their light and refreshing Zoe Pale Lager to the effortlessly cool River Beer, Hops and Grain brews some delectable drinks. Visit them at 507 Calles Street and taste them all!
- Growler Room
Shwetha M./Yelp Come and fill it at Growler Room, located at 6800 Burnet Rd. This unique bar has over 30 taps filled with everything from beer to coffee to mead. Bring your own growler and bring some home or enjoy a pint in the store. Either way, you’re sure to get your fill of delicious drinks.
- Lazarus Brewing Company
Lazarus Brewing Co./Facebook With coffee, beer, and tacos aplenty, Lazarus Brewing Company has everything you could want. Their rich, dark beers are unbelievably scrumptious and pair nicely with their fried garbanzo beans. You’ll come alive at Lazarus Brewing, located ta 1902 E 6th St.
- St. Elmo Brewing Company
St. Elmo Brewing Company/Facebook Head over to The Yard, Austin’s newest hangout spot. There, you’ll find delicious coffee, hoppy brews, rich whisky, and fine wine all in one shopping center! In the heart of it sits St. Elmo Brewing Company, a popular brewery where you’ll feel like a regular in no time. Check out their beers at 440 E. St. Elmo Rd.
- Fourth Tap Brewing
Business Owner/Yelp Fourth Tap Brewing Co-Op isn’t afraid to take risks with their beers. Their brews take on a personality of their own, and you won’t find flavors like these anywhere else. Stop by 10615 Metric Blvd for some unique brews and exciting live music.
- Friends and Allies
Friends and Allies Brewing/Facebook This new brewery took inspiration from Texas’ original name “Tejas,” thought to mean a friend or ally. You’ll feel like you’re a part of the family at this Austin taproom. Visit them right next to Austin Bouldering Project at 979 Springdale Rd.
- Oskar Blues Brewery
Niki E./Yelp Beginning in Colorado, Oskar Blues has expanded to include an Austin location in its roster! Hop over to 10420 Metric Blvd for some refreshing beer and exhilarating live music.
- The ABGB
The ABGB/Facebook The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Company is a little slice of paradise. Sip on a pint of Big Mama Red American Amber while stuffing your face full of pizza under a clear Austin sky. This perfect beer garden can be found at 1305 Oltorf St W.
- Jester King Brewery
Jester King Brewery/Facebook Venture toward the Hill Country to 13187 Fitzhugh Rd. There, you’ll find the mother of all beer gardens: Jester King. Using wild hops, Jester King crafts adventurous sour beers. The tasting room overlooks the stunning Austin landscape.
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Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden/Facebook
This Rainey Street gem bursts with flavor, fun, and excitement. Choose from over 100 craft beers on tap and chow down on one of their 30 house-made sausages. Bring your dog and hang out in their twinkle-lit beer garden. Banger’s is located at 79 Rainey St.
Business Owner/Yelp
Hops and Grain is, undoubtedly, the best beer in Austin. From their light and refreshing Zoe Pale Lager to the effortlessly cool River Beer, Hops and Grain brews some delectable drinks. Visit them at 507 Calles Street and taste them all!
Shwetha M./Yelp
Come and fill it at Growler Room, located at 6800 Burnet Rd. This unique bar has over 30 taps filled with everything from beer to coffee to mead. Bring your own growler and bring some home or enjoy a pint in the store. Either way, you’re sure to get your fill of delicious drinks.
Lazarus Brewing Co./Facebook
With coffee, beer, and tacos aplenty, Lazarus Brewing Company has everything you could want. Their rich, dark beers are unbelievably scrumptious and pair nicely with their fried garbanzo beans. You’ll come alive at Lazarus Brewing, located ta 1902 E 6th St.
St. Elmo Brewing Company/Facebook
Head over to The Yard, Austin’s newest hangout spot. There, you’ll find delicious coffee, hoppy brews, rich whisky, and fine wine all in one shopping center! In the heart of it sits St. Elmo Brewing Company, a popular brewery where you’ll feel like a regular in no time. Check out their beers at 440 E. St. Elmo Rd.
Fourth Tap Brewing Co-Op isn’t afraid to take risks with their beers. Their brews take on a personality of their own, and you won’t find flavors like these anywhere else. Stop by 10615 Metric Blvd for some unique brews and exciting live music.
Friends and Allies Brewing/Facebook
This new brewery took inspiration from Texas’ original name “Tejas,” thought to mean a friend or ally. You’ll feel like you’re a part of the family at this Austin taproom. Visit them right next to Austin Bouldering Project at 979 Springdale Rd.
Niki E./Yelp
Beginning in Colorado, Oskar Blues has expanded to include an Austin location in its roster! Hop over to 10420 Metric Blvd for some refreshing beer and exhilarating live music.
The ABGB/Facebook
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Company is a little slice of paradise. Sip on a pint of Big Mama Red American Amber while stuffing your face full of pizza under a clear Austin sky. This perfect beer garden can be found at 1305 Oltorf St W.
Jester King Brewery/Facebook
Venture toward the Hill Country to 13187 Fitzhugh Rd. There, you’ll find the mother of all beer gardens: Jester King. Using wild hops, Jester King crafts adventurous sour beers. The tasting room overlooks the stunning Austin landscape.
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