The Butterfly Bar is widely hailed as serving some of the best cocktail mixes in town. Get seated on their large outdoor patio and sip on an exotic list of cocktails prepared by friendly and experienced bartenders. It also has an impressive wine and beer collection. The light snacks and the yummy cheesecakes make for good accompaniments with drinks. All in all, this intimate space meets high standards, while also having reasonably priced drinks.
Enjoy a special evening with elegant New American dishes lovingly prepared by meticulous chefs at the Launderette. The elite venue in East Austin has garnered rave reviews for its sumptuous meals and enjoys steady patronage. The décor is ultra-modern with luxurious leather seats, polished furnishings and upholstery. The food consists of a Prix-fixe menu of four courses featuring dishes like Squid Ink Cavatelli, Boneless Sardine, Rabbit Terrine and French Onion Soup. A separate menu catering to children is also offered.
Great food, awesome brews and a fantastic vibe sums up Banger's in short. For the long form, this beer garden on historic Rainey Street offers quality pints as well as artisanal farm-to-table food. With an endless list of refreshing beers that accompany the comfort food on its menu, Banger's is easily one of the most popular joints iin Austin. Additionally, the outdoor beer garden with long tables is reminiscent of those in Munich and when the weather is right, its a great place to take one or two of Banger's 30 or so housemade sausages alongside a frosty pint.
Easily mistaken for just another house on the block, come to Lustre Pearl to grab a cold beer, hang out with a large group of friends, and catch a live music show. As the story goes, the old house was bought for an aspiring singer named Lustre, who wound up in Austin and converted the house into a bar cum live music venue. The house has been gutted to make room for a bar and a jukebox, but most of the patrons grab a drink and head into the backyard, where you'll find an eclectic collection of chairs and makeshift tables, hula hoops, and a ping pong table. The house also comes equipped with its own taco truck. Laid-back, fun, and brimming with local flair, Lustre Pearl is the perfect place for a casual night out.
Whenever you are looking for the perfect suds, visit this cafe where you can get yours in form of a Cappuccino or a frothy beer. It's all about brewing at Wright Bros, it doesn't matter if the shop brings in roasted beans for its coffee or local Texan brewmasters for its beer. The bar has 38 different taps and though most are local, guests can still find some international and national brands. The small space does not have room for a kitchen, but Wright Bros. still provides some light snacks and bites from restaurants and cafes around Austin.
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Company, better known as simply “the ABGB,” offers beers ranging from dry beer to Belgian ales. The sandwiches, pizzas and pies make good accompaniments, and the salads come as a welcome explosion of refreshment. Guests can buy ABGB merchandise from a store. The ABGB premises also doubles as a great concert venue. The ABGB has already won the Great American Beer Festival Brewpub Of The Year award for three straight years—2016, 2017 and 2018. They have a solid beer selection with a great deal of lagers and pilsners! The pizzas are just right, but you could try some of their other fare, which also passes muster. The staff are friendly and only too eager to serve. There’s seating inside and out. They have a live band perform inside.
Located on Weletka Drive in the city of Austin, Infamous Brewing Company is a must-visit for beer enthusiasts. Visitors can go on a guided tour of the brewery and learn about the process of brewing specially-crafted beers. Apart from serving flavorful beers, they even serve delicious eats like pizzas, burgers and sliders. To keep the fun quotient high, they are known to host events like trivia nights, movie nights, game nights, live music and a lot more. This family-friendly brewery’s taproom also allows patrons to bring in their friendly dogs here.
The Wheel is a neighborhood bar that focuses on its friendly service and laid-back vibe that patrons here will experience. Bicycle themed decor and photographs adorn the walls of this bar, where you can ride up on your bicycle and get it serviced as well. The bar menu of The Wheel offers a selection of locally crafted beers on tap, a number inventive cocktails and a whisky of the day that starts at USD4. While they do not serve food here, the bar has collaborated with Austin Daily Press, which serves hot bar snacks and sandwiches to your table. If the interiors of the bar are too dimly lit for you, take a seat outside in their beer garden and enjoy the sound of the quirky beer-tap water fountain.
Imagine yourself sitting in the middle of a magnificent, lush garden with amazing flowers, gigantic trees, and veggies in one area, and a vast room indoors where you can converse and enjoy your preferred beverage. The good news is that you can make this a reality right now by taking your stuff and heading to the Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden. If you enjoy being in nature and are in the Dawson area, this restaurant, which also has a beer garden, is a must-see. You may come here to work or just to hang out with friends and loved ones. The seasonal dishes are produced using farm-fresh ingredients from the gardens. This place offers local beer, specialty drinks, and coffee.
Situated off the Interregional Highway in Austin, Central District Brewing is a well-known taproom in the area. Beers lovers can taste a variety of fruity beers that are light, sour or dark. Apart from fruit-flavored beers, they also serve beers that have hints of chocolate, caramel and coffee. Beside beers, their menu even includes other alcoholic drinks like wine and cider. This spacious taproom is also a great place to host private and corporate events like gatherings, celebrations and business meetings.
Set along Fitzhugh Road in Dripping Springs, Fitzhugh Brewing is owned and managed by Kerbey Smith. This micro-brewery is known for its fantastic range of old-style beers from around the world. They often host fun-filled weekly events like live music nights, themed parties and game days to keep the fun quotient high. It is also equipped with a taproom, an outdoor seating area and a play area for children. This micro-brewery and taproom even offers space to host private events like birthdays, engagement parties and reunions.
Situated on Promontory Point Drive in South Austin, Meanwhile Brewing was established by Will. In addition to beers like Hazy IPA, Vienna-style lager and pale lager, this micro-brewery’s taproom also serves other alcoholic drinks like cocktails and wines here. Apart from this, their menu includes a selection of delectable eats like sandwiches, fries, pizzas, tacos and more. Events like drag shows, flea markets and gatherings are often held here. They even offer space to host private events and live music shows here on their premises.