I am sharing my 10 Best Austin Beer Gardens & Breweries that I have loved these past few years in Austin! I’m no beer expert by any means, but I’ve become a huge avid beer fan and love finding my new favorite breweries in Austin! And I believe at this point I’ve visited almost every one of the Austin beer gardens and breweries I could find (probably at least 95% of them at least).
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Source: A Girl From TX 
Source: A Girl From TX 
Source: A Girl From TX
Central Machine Works Brewing
Location // East Austin
About Central Machine Works
This is probably the brewery I recommend most to friends because of the space! Central Machine Works has a HUGE outdoor patio perfect for groups of friends. They’ve also got a ton of parking space, extensive indoor areas, food options, cocktails on draft, and often showcase live music and movie nights. It’s the perfect addition to the neighborhood, and very beloved! You can find me here pretty much once a week.
Must Try Beer
The Mosaic IPA and Citra Pale Ale are two of my favorites! They also have a Midwest Draft that’s unique, but not gonna lie it isn’t my favorite of theirs.
Why We Love It:
Spacious-ness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ with plenty of tables
Parking Lot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Parking lot + street parking available
Dog Friendly: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dogs allowed inside + outside
Kid Friendly: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pretty kid friendly, lots of space for kiddos
Food Available: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Delicious pizza and burgers available!
Beer Quality: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Solid beer, my favorite being the Citra Pale Ale and Mosaic!
Interior of Vista Brewing 
Patio at Vista Brewing 
Open Space at Vista Brewing
Vista Brewing
Location // Driftwood, Texas (west of Austin)
About Vista Brewing
Vista brewing is definitely one of my FAVORITE Hill Country breweries (and featured in my Guide to Dripping Springs, Texas) for SO many reasons. Firstly, the beer is delicious. Obviously would not make the cut otherwise. But on top of that, their outdoor space is HUGEEEE and BEAUTIFUL. They have tons of acreage and walking trails throughout it, playgrounds for the kiddos, multiple picnic tables and lawn chairs, live music often, and their indoor space is stunning too.
It’s just ALWAYS a treat being out here and a delight. I would highly recommend if you want a less than busy brewery space!!!
Must Try Beers
Middle Trinity is my favorite, but they have constantly rotating seasonal options I recommend highly!
Why We Love It:
Spacious-ness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ SO much SPACE!
Parking Lot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Parking lot with no lack of space
Dog Friendly: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dogs allowed outdoors, very dog friendly outside
Kid Friendly: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Open playground for kiddos
Food Available: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great food options available for snacking
Beer Quality: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely delicious high quality beer!!!
Meanwhile Brewing – Black is Beautiful 
Meanwhile Brewing – Tender Robot
Meanwhile Brewing
Location // South Austin
About
Meanwhile popped up right when the pandemic was kicking off, and INSTANTLY became a favorite in Austin! Their delicious wide range of beers that everyone loved, their huge outdoor space for groups, their delicious literal Austin award-winning food trucks, their dog-friendly environment, and more. Much like Central Machine Works, it’s a go-to favorite for friends of mine!
Must-Try Beers
They’re constantly rotating their beers so these might not be on the list right now, but Disco in the Panic Room and Tender Robot are the two beers I always get there! And even often get them when I can find them on a beer list at a restaurant or bar!
Why We Love It:
Spacious-ness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ with plenty of tables outside!
Parking Lot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Parking lot + street parking available
Dog Friendly: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dogs allowed outdoors, very dog friendly
Kid Friendly: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Open playground for kiddos
Food Available: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Delicious food trucks with multiple options
Beer Quality: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Award winning beer here!!
Hold Out Brewing – Liquid Television
Hold Out Brewing
Location // Clarksville Austin, Near Downtown
About
Owned by the same group as Better Half! Hold Out brewing actually opened right in the middle of COVID, and was SUCH a success. And I 100% see why. The beers are delicious with a wide range of types for any beer lover, and their $5-$7 are seriously INCREDIBLE. Like they have no right being that good and that cheap. The 50/50 burger is a godsend.
Note they are ONLY doing reservations and no walk-ins so make sure to reserve a table!!!
Must Try Beer
The Hazy Television and the 50/50 burger are both a MUST! I also have S’mores Again Texan as one of my favorite beers ever but unsure if they still have it there. If so, TRY IT!
Why We Love It:
Spacious-ness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tables inside and outside! Usually can get pretty busy though
Parking Lot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Parking lot + street parking available
Dog Friendly: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dogs allowed outdoors on leash
Kid Friendly: ⭐️⭐️ Kids definitely allowed, but not as kid friendly
Food Available: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Delicious burgers here, the 50/50 is my favorite!
Beer Quality: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Award winning beer here!!
Live Oak Brewing
Location
East Austin (Airport)
About
My personal favorite brewery in Austin (partially because it was my first EVER brewery in Austin and houses my favorite beer). Live Oak is pretty new but is already topping the charts. They’re known for more wheat beers & white beers, which is what I love. They have a giant indoor taproom with plenty of seating, board games, a stunning expansive outdoor patio (complete with disc golf), and amazing beer. The only thing is they currently do not offer tours!
Must Try Beer
Live Oak Hef (aka my all-time favorite beer)
Why We Love It:
Spacious-ness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ HUGE outdoor space with tables + disc golf
Parking Lot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Parking lot with no lack of space
Dog Friendly: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dogs allowed outdoors on leash
Kid Friendly: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kids definitely allowed with lots of space to run around
Food Available: ⭐️⭐️ Not a lot of food options
Beer Quality: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great beer options with wide variety
Jester King Brewery
Jester King Brewery
Location
West Austin (like FAR west)
About
Probably the most well-known brewery in Austin, and for good reason. Jester King is right in the Hill Country and it is beautiful. Their huge outdoor patio has a view of the rolling hills, and their indoor taproom comes with a free tour. It’s family-friendly, has pizza on-site (BLESS), is home to tons of amazing local beers, and it is near impossible not to enjoy.
My only downside for Jester King is simply how packed it gets on weekends!
Must Try Beer
Das Wunderking & Le Petit Prince are my favs!
Why We Love It:
Spacious-ness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ HUGE outdoor space with tables
Parking Lot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Parking lot with no lack of space
Dog Friendly: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dogs allowed outdoors on leash with space
Kid Friendly: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kids definitely allowed with lots of space to run around
Food Available: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ They have delicious pizza options here for food
Beer Quality: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great beer options constantly winning beer awards
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Cosmic Beer + Coffee 
Cosmic Coffee Beer Garden
Cosmic Austin Beer Garden + Coffee Bar
Location // South Austin off South Congress
About
This immediately became one of the most beloved Austin beer gardens because it’s just so wonderful. You have a large delicious selection of beers, tons of incredible food trucks (Leroy and Lewis is my favorite), coffee and cocktail options if beer is not your jam, a huge outdoor space with lots of tables and shading, a parking lot, and SO MUCH MORE. I just always love it and opt to meet friends here.
Must Try Beer
None of their beers are made in house, so just pick one from a brewery you have yet to try!
Why We Love It:
Spacious-ness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ HUGE outdoor space with tables everywhere
Parking Lot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Parking lot with street parking when it fills up
Dog Friendly: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dogs allowed outdoors on leash with space
Kid Friendly: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kids definitely allowed with space to run around
Food Available: ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ They have delicious food trucks here with options
Beer Quality: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great beer options!
Koko’s Bavarian Patio 
Koko’s Bavarian
Koko’s Bavarian
Location // East Austin, next to Central Machine Works
About
Probably the newest spot on this list! Koko’s just popped up next door to Central Machine Works at the start of 2022 and it made quite a splash. A very German Bavarian style brewery with a huge outdoor beer garden space, it’s a great alternative to CMW for happy hour with friends! We especially love that they have parking and food too, and you can get the Das Boot!
Must Try Beer
So their beers are very German style, and I would opt for a Pilsner if I were you!
Why We Love It:
Spacious-ness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Large outdoor space with plenty of tables!
Parking Lot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Parking lot with street parking when it fills up
Dog Friendly: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dogs allowed outdoors on leash with space
Kid Friendly: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kids definitely allowed
Food Available: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ They have delicious German food, and the BEST pretzel
Beer Quality: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great beer, known more for their pilsners and lagers
Bangers Beer Garden
Bangers Beer Garden
Location // Downtown Austin on Rainey
About Bangers Beer Garden
Firstly, if you’re going to find me on Rainey in Austin it’s going to be here. Bangers is a STAPLE in Austin, known for their Manmosa during their Sunday Brunch as well for having one of the MOST extensions beer taps in Austin, making it one of the biggest and best beer gardens in Austin.
If you want to stay central and maybe are just visiting town without a car, this is going to be the best spot to be! Come enjoy some of the best beers you can find in Texas with a view overlooking the chaos that in Rainey street on a gorgeous day. Then, hang out on the rest of Rainey and make a Sunday Funday of it!
Why We Love It:
Spacious-ness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Huge space, standing room if needed, but PACKED on Sundays
Parking Lot: ⭐️ Street parking only, which is a nightmare around here!!!!!!
Dog Friendly: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dogs allowed outdoors on leash
Kid Friendly: ⭐️ If you do not mind your child being around drunk college kids and tourists, its great!
Food Available: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ They have delicious german food and BBQ here!!!
Beer Quality: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Whatever type of beer you are into, they will have it here
Lazarus Brewery 
Lazarus Brewery 
Lazarus Brewing Patio
Lazarus Brewing Co
Location
East 6th, Austin
About
Known for having killer IPAs and Porters, Lazarus is a Central Austin gem! In addition to their awesome beer menu, they have tons of great wines as well for non-beer lovers. Their indoor seating area is a beauty, but their outdoor Christmas-light-lit patio is perfect for happy hours, date nights, and hanging out with friends.
They even have some tacos and tortas on hand when you get hungry. Plus, if you spend $1k on their membership you get a lifetime of free beer!
Must Try Beer
40 Day and 40 Nights is the beer I always get when I’m here! Also, their rose champagne is supposed to be amazing!
Why We Love It:
Spacious-ness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Large outdoor space with plenty of tables
Parking Lot: ⭐️ Street parking only, which is a nightmare around here
Dog Friendly: ⭐️⭐️ Dogs allowed outdoors on leash with space
Kid Friendly: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kids definitely allowed
Food Available: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ They have delicious tacos and tex mex here!
Beer Quality: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great beer, big fan of the 40 days personally
ABGB (Austin Beer Garden & Brewery)
The ABGB (Austin Beer Garden)
Location
South Austin
About
This is the local’s favorite in Austin for sure. The ABGB (Austin Beer Garden) is a staple in Austin and a longtime bestie of many. Their outdoor space is incredible and always packed, and their indoor space is expansive with delicious pizza to boot. You basically can never go wrong here!
Must Try Beer
Rocket 100 is their most famous, but I’m a sucker for Superliner and Day Trip personally!
Why We Love It:
Spacious-ness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Large outdoor and indoor space with tables
Parking Lot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Large parking lot
Dog Friendly: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dogs allowed outdoors on leash with space
Kid Friendly: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kids definitely allowed
Food Available: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ They have delicious pizza here when you’re hungry!
Beer Quality: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great beer that you can’t get in stores or elsewhere!!
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Hopsquad Brewing
Hopsquad Brewing Co
Location
North Austin
About
Hopsquad is one of the newer guys on this list, and they’re crushing it! I end up coming here a ton more than I ever expected despite being quite a drive from it. Hopsquad has a large outdoor patio and large open-air indoor space with plenty of great seating. They’re SUPER dog friendly and pet friendly, often collaborating with local Austin doggos on cool beers and events.
PLUS they’re the official watch party location for Austin FC and it’s always a blast to watch the game here! This is the perfect austin beer garden for a fun time with friends!
Must-Try Beer
Pennybacker Hazy IPA and Professor Pleasant are my personal favorites, but always try their rotating beers!
Why We Love It:
Spacious-ness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Large outdoor and indoor space with tables
Parking Lot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Large parking lot, does get pretty busy though
Dog Friendly: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dogs allowed anywhere inside or out on leash
Kid Friendly: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kids definitely allowed, games available
Food Available: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ They have delicious pizza here when you’re hungry!
Beer Quality: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great beer, always love the cool things they try with their beer!
Zilker Brewing Patio
Zilker Brewing Co
Location // East Austin, Closer to Downtown
About
Zilker Brewing is a CONSTANT favorite of ours because the BEERS are amazing. It isn’t the cutest patio or space in the world, but the beers themselves are incredible and delicious and always impress. Also, they do have Spicy Boys food truck here which makes for a fabulous dinner!
Must Try Beers
Six Year Beer was a recent creation by them that just took over as my favorite beer I’ve ever had! Followed closely by Sunny Fruition, another huge favorite and constant of mine.
Why We Love It:
Spacious-ness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Large space with indoor and outdoor tables, gets busy FAST
Parking Lot: ⭐️ Street parking, which is a pain
Dog Friendly: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dogs allowed anywhere inside or out on leash
Kid Friendly: ⭐️⭐️ Kids definitely allowed, games available
Food Available: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Spicy boys food truck is a favorite of mine!!
Beer Quality: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great beer, always love the cool things they try with their beer!
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Comments (10)
Bella B (xoxoBella)
November 5, 2018 at 6:04 pm
This is when I wish I was so allergic to gluten!!! ahah sounds like some great places.
Katie
November 5, 2018 at 8:22 pm
How fun! I’ve never been to Austin but it looks like such a cool place to visit!
xoxo,
Katie
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Annaliese
November 5, 2018 at 9:21 pm
Wow Austin looks like SUCH a beer town!! 🙂 What a fun destination.
Nicole
November 6, 2018 at 11:35 am
I had no idea Austin had so many breweries!! I was there about two years ago and we had no idea what to do while we were there. Next time I’ll suggest self-guided brewery tour!
Alix
November 6, 2018 at 5:44 pm
I’ve heard so much about AGB! It sounds awesome.
Jordyn
November 6, 2018 at 7:44 pm
Lazarus brewing company looks so bright and airy! I don’t love beer if we’re being honest but I like to go to breweries with friends on occasion!
Sami | The Classic Brunette
November 7, 2018 at 1:05 am
These all look so great! I’m moving to Dallas in a few months, so I might have to make the trek over to Austin to check some of these breweries out!
xo
Sami
The Classic Brunette
Anne
November 7, 2018 at 2:34 am
I’m not a fan of beer but my dad would be delighted if he hears about this. Also, my younger sister and brother-in-law is in Texas, I’ll pass along this breweries recommendation to them.
xo,
Anne
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Amy
November 8, 2018 at 11:13 am
Oh my goodness I need to add all of these to my list when I ever get to planning my trip to Austin!! We have a lot of breweries in Charlotte and they were always my favorite place to go out with friends or watch the Panther’s game!
Cory
August 18, 2019 at 12:45 pm
Nice – I’d throw in a big vote for Oddwood Ales. I think they have some of the best brews in town these days! Also, if you can get Electric Jellyfish at Pinthouse, do it.