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The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Company

Craft Brewery in Austin - 20.65 mi

Austin Beer Garden Brewing Company in Austin, Texas is not just a brewery, but also a fantastic outdoor spot with the best pizza. Experience their philosophy of "Beer makes it better" with a wide selection of craft beers. Join them on Saturday nights for live music, cold beer, and hot pizza. The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Company has been included in our list of 10 Must-Try Craft Breweries in Austin (2020). Check out the link to read more!

(512) 298-2242

St Elmo Brewing Co

Craft Brewery in Austin - 20.96 mi

St Elmo Brewing Company boasts a bar, brewery & beer garden with rotating craft taps & an on-site food trailer for mostly Asian fare. This relaxed, unpretentious brewery is the product of two beer loving friends and plays host to live music, yoga events, community pint nights and more. They wanted to focus on being a “neighborhood taproom” and keep their days filled with making beer. St Elmo Brewing Co offers approachable beers for all types of drinkers. From hazy IPAs, fruited sours and traditional German styles to light beer, and even Austin’s first hard seltzer, brews are available to enjoy at the tap room or in crowlers to-go. It is a neighborhood spot perfect for hanging out with friends after work, relaxing with family on the weekend, or just grabbing a beer at the bar.

(737) 300-1965

Nomadic Beerworks

Craft Brewery in Austin - 21.01 mi

Nomadic Beerworks is an eccentric small batch brewery, pub, and coffee shop serving a wide assortment of self produced beer, wine, cider, coffee, and more in a comfortable climate controlled taproom. It was founded in 2017 by two brothers who are “passionate about brewing and sharing their experiences with others.” They work hard every day to make this brewery a reality. They draw inspiration from people, cuisines, and cultures from all over the globe in order to brew one of a kind beers. Nomadic Beerworks' philosophy toward life is that “no one should ever settle for anything less than extraordinary.” If you have a dream you must move toward it. Join Nomadic Beerworks on this journey and never settle for boring beers again!

(512) 587-9669

Independence Brewing Co

Craft Brewery in Austin - 22.45 mi

Located in Austin, Independence Brewing Company has been serving “handcrafted beers for independent thinkers & drinkers” throughout Texas and beyond since 2004. The company started with a married couple and their dog that has blossomed into a crew of nine and a community of beer drinkers who enjoy drinking fresh, handcrafted beer. Their passion is instilled in every bottle and can that comes off the line, onto the truck, into your home, and belly. They have their classic favorites, seasonal and limited releases, and brewery-exclusive beers in a “relaxing laid-back tap room.” With brewery tours, live original music, and special food events, Independence Brewing Co is likely to become your favorite place in south Austin! Independence Brewing Co has been included in our list of 10 Must-Try Craft Breweries in Austin (2020). Check out the link to read more!

(512) 707-0099

Central District Brewing

Craft Brewery in Austin - 22.71 mi

The Central District Brewing – as the name implies – is centrally located in Downtown Austin. Opened in March 2019, they opened to serve local Austin beers. Starting May 2019, however, the brewery released their first batch of brews. The brewery is “very well located” at the ground floor of the parking garage next to the Austin Convention Center. That means you won’t ever have to worry about parking! It’s also “an easy walk to the nightlife on 6^th Street”. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from nearby, and it’s “close to the Hilton and Fairmont”. That affirms the popular real estate saying of “location, location, location”! And the beers? The brewery won gold at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival within less than a year of operation for their Wit-tington and beat more established breweries. They’ve also started releasing their first sodas for non-beer drinkers!

(512) 993-4511

Orf Brewing

Craft Brewery in Austin - 22.77 mi

Specializing in hybrid ales, Orf Brewing provides unique beverages that you won't find anywhere else, inspired by a “deep love of chemistry and beer.” This company is based in South Austin, in an area of town that is rapidly becoming a “brewery row” of sorts. They work out of a 2500 sq. ft. bay and 950 sq. ft. tasting room in a warehouse strip populated by such industrial small businesses. They do have a small beer garden surrounding large oak tree out in front of their roll-up door. Orf Brewing take traditional elements from diverse origins and let them mix and mingle in non-traditional combinations which result in “exceptional, distinctive recipes” that stand apart from typical craft beers being produced today. While some beer styles are currently produced by two or more Texas breweries, their styles are always unique.

(512) 428-5217

Draught House Pub and Brewery

Craft Brewery in Austin - 23.16 mi

The Draught House Pub and Brewery has had a long history. Celebrating its 50^th year in 2019, the first owners were Wayne and Gay Overton in 1969. They ran the pub for 25 years until Wayne passed on. The building and the pub changed hands a couple of times until current owner Josh Wilson took over in 1999. In the intervening years, with a brewery system installed in 1995, the pub started brewing its own beers, and the number of taps increased to 74. It’s included in "America's Best Beer Bars" by Playboy Magazine, maybe back when Playboy was still a purveyor of good taste. This is just, however, among many other accolades from different publications. With “thousands of scrawled messages carved into the wooden tables”, meanwhile, it has seen some of its patrons grow up. If the newer reviews on review sites are any indication, however, it’s going to be around for 50 years more.

(512) 452-6258

Quickie Pickie 11th Street

Craft Brewery in Austin - 23.35 mi

Quickie Pickie 11th Street is “your go-to place” where you can eat, drink, grab a take away and shop. A "neighborhood institution for more than 25 years," has been newly updated to match the changes of 11^th Street through the years. This part-convenience grocery, part-café, part-beer joint can cater to anyone and everyone “morning, noon and night.” Quickie Pickie offers a “perfect East Austin vibe” along with a “great wine and beer selection.” Whatever the reason for every visit, Quickie Pickie got you covered: “fast when you’re in a hurry and chill when you want to hang out.”

(512) 479-0136

Zilker Brewing Co

Craft Brewery in Austin - 23.43 mi

Clark brothers Patrick and Forrest and their best friend from high school Marco Rodriguez started brewing in 2008. After winning numerous awards in brewing competitions, the three decided to dive in and open “the brewery of their dreams”. They eventually quit their jobs and pooled their savings, and with help from outside inventors, opened in April 2015. Many breweries usually locate themselves in industrial parks on the outskirts of town. Zilker Brewing Company, meanwhile, is on East 6^th, which makes it an ideal urban craft brewery and taproom in “the heart of East Austin”. They currently have a lineup of four "mainstays" and about 15 seasonal brews. To sample their delicious beers, proceed to the brewery's “sleek and industrial” taproom. The designers meant it as a place to bring the community together. Zilker Brewing Co has been included in our list of 10 Must-Try Craft Breweries in Austin (2020). Check out the link to read more!

(512) 712-5590

Quickie Pickie Cesar Chavez

Craft Brewery in Austin - 23.51 mi

Quickie Pickie Cesar Chavez is “your go-to place” where you can eat, drink, grab a take away and shop. A "neighborhood institution for more than 2.5 years," has been newly updated to match the changes of Cesar Chavez through the years. This part-convenience grocery, part-café, part-beer joint can cater to anyone and everyone “morning, noon and night.” Quickie Pickie offers a “perfect East Austin vibe” along with a “great wine and beer selection.” Whatever the reason for every visit, Quickie Pickie got you covered: “fast when you’re in a hurry and chill when you want to hang out.”

(512) 992-1357

Pint House Pizza (Burnet)

Craft Brewery in Austin - 23.55 mi

Founded in 2012, Pinthouse Pizza is a brewpub that offers a great selection of “delicious and unique handcrafted beers and pizzas.” They make their own hop-forward craft beers, brewed in-house, and also features a great selection of guest craft beers on its 45 taps. The menu is not only made up of its classic and specialty pizzas, it also offers its signature “Off the Map Pies” and an array of tasty salads, appetizers and desserts. They were named Austin’s Best Brewpub and Best Food & Beer Spot of 2013 and won a Great American Beer Festival. They also received Bronze Medal for its Blind Jake Porter in 2013, and a Bronze Medal for its Jaguar Shark Bourbon Barrel Age Stout in 2014.

(512) 436-9605

Lazarus Brewing Company

Craft Brewery in Austin - 23.58 mi

Everything you need to share life with friends are here at Lazarus Brewing Company. They are open all day long, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday. This East Side taproom has a “solid selection of local craft beer,” plenty of bar seating, and a shady patio for you and your dog to sip a beer on and be admired by everyone walking by. Plus, they have 30 spaces of parking. Lazarus Brewing Company roast their own coffee, and offer a full espresso bar. They also got a “great wine menu, with a full commercial kitchen” dishing out some of the best street Mex you've ever tasted. They make the best tacos with a layer of cheese melted right onto the tortilla. If you’re in the mood for something else, they have also have a few solid sandwiches and other options.

(512) 394-7620

Blue Owl Brewing

Craft Brewery in Austin - 23.81 mi

Blue Owl Brewing specializes in sour beers. That means this is the place to go to in East Austin if you like sour beers. The beers range from “mildly sour to puckering after every sip” sour. Owner Suzy Shaffer says she has had taproom customers “who don’t like beer (and) we’ve been able to convert people (to drinking their beers)”. Co-owner Jeff Young says their “refreshing, light beers” are perfect for Austin’s warm weather. Their taproom opened in 2015. The pastel furniture and décor is a perfect backdrop to the sour beers they serve. They have three year-round products – Little Boss, Spirit Animal, and Professor Black – plus a selection of seasonal offerings. Their canned releases are found “in select cities throughout Texas and California”, with some limited seasonal bottles released from time to time. Blue Owl Brewing has been included in our list of 10 Must-Try Craft Breweries in Austin (2020). Check out the link to read more!

(512) 593-1262

Growler Room

Craft Brewery in Austin - 24.21 mi

Growler Room is Austin’s original growler fill station, with 30 taps in store! They’ve got beer, cider, mead, cold brew coffee, and ginger beer, which you can grab at the bar, or have a filled growler to go. The Growler Room prides itself as the “place where everybody knows your name,” having four people working the shifts and building a “warm and welcoming establishment.” Relax and hang out with friends, or make new ones as there is no live music or TVs like other bars. Instead, they’ve got board games, darts, crosswords, and even a “lively topic of conversation at the bar to engage in.” The drinks are the main focus, but people are welcome to bring food or have it delivered.

(512) 748-7852

Root Cellar Cafe and Brewery

Craft Brewery in San Marcos - 24.63 mi

Producing a range of locally sourced Belgian-style brews, Darkside Fermentation is located in the storage room of “The Root Cellar Cafe in San Marcos.” It started when Brewer and owner, Silas Parker approached The Root Cellar’s owner, Kyle Mylius in May 2009 to sell Darkside beer in the cafe. They offer Darkside’s flagship beer, “Mark of the Yeast: 78666” which is referred to by Parker as a “dark medieval ale.” This beer is nourishing and the finish lingers. Other beers in the Darkside lineup include the draught beers BrideAle and GroomsBeer, Weiz Guy, Golden Mean, and Pale Rider, a Belgian pale ale. Come in and try some these great beer that are brewed in-house. They also have a lot of seasonal flavors to choose from.

(512) 392-5158

Central Machine Works Brewery

Craft Brewery in Austin - 24.69 mi

Located in East Austin, Central Machine Works Brewery features a beer garden with family-friendly areas, food trucks, and a stage for live music. This East Austin brewery and beer hall got its name from the former tenant of the preserved industrial space, the “Central Machine Works” shop. The brewery came about after a group of Austinites fell in love with the space. Central Machine Works Brewery offers a wide range of beers from “American lagers, ales, and IPAs,” as well as some international styles like “kolsch, pilsners and English brown ales.” They also have seasonal beers and guest taps. They have a taproom that has a full bar and all of the drinks they offer are available on-site and for limited distribution.

(512) 385-3287

AquaBrew

Craft Brewery in San Marcos - 24.79 mi

The AquaBrew is a brewery, beer garden, restaurant, and events center located in downtown San Marcos. Opened in March 2016, it’s a spot where “craft beer, culinary delights, local music, and community come together” and aims to stimulate all the senses. Its events center can accommodate up to 500 people, and its rooftop bar and patio has bench-style seating that gives a casual and friendly vibe – perfect for taking in the Texas air. They have about 10 varieties on tap, and also usually feature a couple of guest breweries as well. Growlers and crowlers are available so you can take home a favorite brew. The place is open daily with both lunch and dinner menus. On weekend nights, they feature live music.

(512) 353-2739

Oddwood Ales

Craft Brewery in Austin - 24.89 mi

Oddwood Ales is a small brewery and pub in East Austin that specialize on making American style wild ales, lagers and hoppy pale ales but also aim to fill the tap wall with the best representations of many beer types. They also have wine and food menu such as small thin crust bar pizza and other Italian fare. To complement this, they pulled together a list of Italian wines with the help from “Alex Bell of Aviary Wine & Kitchen.” Their space was designed as a cozy neighborhood pub. The place has ample parking options, large indoor seating with lots of fun video and arcade games. They also offer a fabulous happy hour where beers are $2 off and pizzas are $5.

(512) 220-0612

The Brewtorium

Craft Brewery in Austin - 24.96 mi

The Brewtorium in Austin opened in March 2018 with the team of Chris, Whitney, Kristie, and Dave on board. Chris and Whitney, a husband and wife team and the founders of the brewery, had their first date at a pub and shared a deep love for craft beers. With Whitney as CEO and Chris as Head Brewer, they’ve taken in Executive Chef Dave to pair German-inspired food to go with German-style beers, the style preferred by Chris who’s of German ancestry. Restaurant-veteran Kristie, meanwhile, completes the group as General Manager. The Brewtorium has a spacious taproom and outdoor patio in N. Central Austin. Order their Tangerine Milkshake IPA and give support to Mother’s Milk Bank, which provides “life saving breast milk to the most fragile babies in need”. You might want to pair the brew with the Deviled Eggs. We hear it’s simply delicious! The brewery also serves a selection of wine, cider, mead, and sake.