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18 curated breweries & craft beer spots, scored and reviewed for 2026.

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Top 10 Breweries & Craft Beer Spots

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Jester King Brewery
Farmhouse Brewery · Dripping Springs · World-renowned farmhouse ales
World-class farmhouse brewery on 165 acres of Hill Country land. Spontaneously fermented wild ales, barrel-aged sours, and the legendary Atrial Rubicite rank among the best beers in America. The ranch...
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Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew
Texas BBQ · North Loop · Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ
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...
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3
Pinthouse Pizza
Brewery / Pizza · Burnet Road
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...
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4
Lazarus Brewing Co.
Brewery / Tacos / Coffee · East Austin
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.)
Brewery / Beer Garden / Pizza · South Lamar
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
Brewery / Beer Hall · Southeast Austin
Austin's premier German-style lager brewery with a massive beer hall and Biergarten. The HefeWeizen, Pilz, and Big Bark amber are brewed with German precision. The outdoor space is enormous with a pla...
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Austin Beerworks
Brewery / Taproom · North Austin
Iconic 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. A Austin...
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8
St. Elmo Brewing Co.
Brewery / Taproom · South Austin
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...
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9
Meanwhile Brewing Co.
Brewery / Beer Garden · South Austin
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...
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Hold Out Brewing
Brewery / Beer Garden · East Austin
East Austin brewery with a gorgeous outdoor space and house-brewed lagers, IPAs, and seasonal releases. The patio has shade trees, picnic tables, and food truck pop-ups. A newer addition to East Austi...
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All 18 Breweries & Craft Beer Spots in Austin

Easy Tiger Bake Shop & Beer Garden
Bakery / Beer Garden · Downtown
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Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
Coffee / Beer Garden · South Congress
85
Zilker Brewing Company
Brewery / Taproom · East Austin
85
Batch Craft Beer + Kolaches
Brewery / Kolaches · East Austin
85
Bangers Sausage House & Beer Garden
Beer Garden / Sausages · Rainey Street
85
Oddwood Ales
Brewery / Wine / Bar · East Austin
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Hops & Grain Brewery
Brewery / Taproom · East Austin
85
Celis Brewery
Brewery / Taproom · North Austin
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