🍺 Best Breweries & Craft Beer in Austin
31 breweries & craft beer spots in Austin, scored and ranked for 2026.
🍽️ Open Interactive GuideTop 10 Breweries & Craft Beer Spots
1
Jester King Brewery
Farmhouse brewery on 165 acres of Hill Country land, spontaneously fermenting wild ales and barrel-aged sours that rank among the best beers in America. Atrial Rubicite alone justifies the drive. The ...
90
2
Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew
Neighborhood BBQ joint on North Lamar with excellent smoked meats and a solid craft beer selection. Named after a Williamson County community, it serves classic central Texas BBQ without the long line...
90
3
Pinthouse Pizza
Austin's favorite brewery-pizzeria combo with Electric Jellyfish hazy IPA and thin-crust pizzas. Multiple locations but the Burnet Road original is the classic. The beer lineup wins awards and the piz...
87
4
Lazarus Brewing Co.
East Sixth brewery that serves craft beer, specialty coffee, AND tacos — all excellent. The spiritual-themed decor, oak-shaded patio, and eclectic crowds make it one of the most soulful spots on the E...
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5
The ABGB (Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.)
South Lamar brewery with a massive beer garden, house-brewed craft beer, and excellent thin-crust pizza. Live music most weekends. The Rocket 100 pilsner and Industry lager are Austin staples. The pat...
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6
Live Oak Brewing
Austin's best argument for German-style lager — massive beer hall and Biergarten, HefeWeizen, Pilz, and Big Bark amber brewed with real precision. The outdoor space is enormous with a playground, live...
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7
Austin Beerworks
Austin brewery known for tongue-in-cheek humor and beers that never miss. Pearl Snap pilsner and Fire Eagle IPA are Austin staples. The taproom is industrial-chic with a massive patio. An Austin beer ...
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8
St. Elmo Brewing Co.
South Austin brewery in the St. Elmo neighborhood with excellent lagers and a dog-friendly patio. The Czech-style pilsner and seasonal releases draw a devoted following. Food trucks park outside regul...
86
9
Meanwhile Brewing Co.
Sprawling South Austin brewery with a massive outdoor space, food trucks, live music, and family-friendly vibes. The beer garden has shade structures, games, and enough room for the whole neighborhood...
86
10
Hold Out Brewing
East Austin brewery with a large outdoor space and house-brewed craft lagers, hazy IPAs, and seasonal releases. The patio has shade trees, picnic tables, and food truck pop-ups. A newer addition to Ea...
86
All 31 Breweries & Craft Beer Spots in Austin
Easy Tiger
86
Banger's Sausage House
86
Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
85
Zilker Brewing Company
85
Batch Craft Beer + Kolaches
85
Bangers Sausage House & Beer Garden
85
Oddwood Ales
85
Celis Brewery
85
Central Machine Works
85
Wright Bros. Brew & Brew
85
Draught House Pub & Brewery
85
Blue Owl Brewing
84
Oddwood Brewing
82
Hi Sign Brewing
82
Circle Brewing Co.
82
4th Tap Brewing Co-op
82
Independence Brewing Co.
81
Vacancy Brewing
80
Crown & Anchor Pub
80
WhichCraft Tap Room & Bottle Shop
73
B.D. Riley's Irish Pub — Mueller
72
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