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Austin Homebrew Supply
8023B Burnet Rd, Austin TX 78757
(512) 467-8427
Mo-Sa: 10-6:30 / Su: 12-5
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St. Patrick's of Texas ("St. Pats")
1828 Fleischer Dr., Austin, TX 78728
(512) 989-9727
Mo-Th: 10-4 / Fr-Sat: 10-3 / Sun: Closed
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| MICROBREWERIES |
Celis Brewery
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You can tour
"Great beer."
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| BREWPUBS |
Live Oak Brewing Company
3301B East 5th St, Austin TX 78702
(512) 385-2299
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Pubcrawler Reviews
"Brewery to producing a Hefe Weizen, a Pale Ale, Big Bark Vienna, a
Czech style Pilsener, and a seasonal Oktoberfest. Check the official
page for more info, or get my opinion on the brew."
-- Eric's Beer Page
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Draught Horse
BREWPUB / PUB
4112 Medical Parkway, Austin, TX 78756
(512) 452-6258
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Pubcrawler Reviews
"Avoid." (2000) (rec.crafts.brewing post)
"My favorite place." (rec.crafts.brewing post)
"I'll admit to not having visited frequently, but
I found the house brews their at best insipid, and had trouble
finding guest beers that weren't at the very least tired and
run-down tasting. ... Overcrowded, loud, and the beer sucked."
"I have noticed it being a bit too crowded myself lately. Weekday nights are
a black and white difference from the weekend."
"You can't get much better for atmosphere in Austin, The Draught House
(formerly the Draught Horse) has the feel of a traditional English pub.
Come on Saturday after 5pm and get free bratwurst, which cant be beat.
Last time I was there I had the Hammerhead Stout, which had the rich
"mouthfeel" of good stout, but was somewhat lacking in character and
flavor. I also got a pitcher of an IPA that was way under hopped
for me. The other folks in my group got some sort of light house
beer, but I didn't have any of it. With many of their own beers as
well as other microbrews, you can't go wrong here, even if their own
beers aren't exciting." (Macavity review)
"One of my favorite bars anywhere ... has a large (all good, no megabrew)
beer selection, plus they have their own beer now. Also have installed
several beer engines. The 'homebrews' have been an assortment of styles ...
the IPA was underhopped for my tastes and the steam ale a little too
pineappley, Vanilla Porter a bit too ephemeral, but other styles
have been very well brewed, including the ultra bitter "Alimony Ale."
Great atmosphere overall. Features an Irish Music jam session each
Monday, starting around 9:30pm.
-- Eric's Beer Page
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Coppertank
BREWPUB
504 Trinity St, Austin TX 78701 (Trinity & 5th)
(512) 478-8444
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Pubcrawler Reviews
"The new and improved Coppertank on Wednesday nights. The new brewer is
excellent with many beer to choose from. Wednesday is dollar pint night.
Handcrafted excellent beer for $1!!!" (Mar 2003) (rec.crafts.brewing post)
"The food is mediocre and the beer is, too... (I'd write more but I'm
not going to wasting my time on this place)" (Macavity review)
"My opinion falls somewhere in between the two reviews below,
in that the beer isn't bad, but I don't think it's uniformly
great either. The Copper Tank does serve _some_ quality beer,
and Thursday is $2 pint night."
-- Eric's Beer Page
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Waterloo
(( closed ))
Reviews for historical use
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recommended
"was not disappointed, One Ton Imperial Stout was hands down favorite... food ok" (2000)
"The food is nothing to write home about, and the service leaves something to be
desired, but the beer is worth the visit, if only to pay homage to Texas'
first brewpub. Update: RIP 1993-2001" (Macavity Review)
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Bitter End
BREWPUB
311 Colorado St, Austin TX 78701
(512) 478-2337
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Pubcrawler Reviews
recommended
"THE DESTINATION... pale ale is out of this world"
"The beers here have real character, but that's not why I come here. What
draws me is their sparkling dry mead! Great stuff that I've found nowhere else.
The food is great as well!" (Macavity review)
"Overall, the brewing side of this operation has undergone a rennaisance
and is now in a league with the better brewpubs in the state; but still
not quite as good overall as Waterloo. The food is still quite excellent,
but the beer is finally reason enough on its own to go."
-- Eric's Beer Page
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Hill Country Brewing
730 Shady Lane, Austin TX 78701
(512) 385-9111
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Pubcrawler Reviews
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North by Northwest
10010 N. Capitol of Texas Hwy, Austin TX 78759
(512) 467-6969
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Pubcrawler Reviews
"NXNW has six brews, one of which is seasonal. Overall, the beer is excellent
here, especially the Duckabish Amber. They also had a black cherry ale, which
had a pleasantly strong cherry nose, but not an overbearing cherry taste.
Don't try to come here at night, there is usually a 60 to 70 minute wait.
I visited on Sunday for lunch and the place was virtually empty, service is
great at this time. I'll be returning here often." (Macavity Review)
"Brews predominantly classic German styles. Three regulars include
a light, amber and black ale."
-- Eric's Beer Page
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Lovejoy's Tap Room & Brewery
BREWPUB
604 Neches St, Austin TX 78701
(FIFTH STREET DISTRICT)
(512) 477-1268
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Pubcrawler Reviews
"There were about 5 house brews on tap here, which were all similar is
taste and color, except one that tasted like water. The beers are certainly
not bad, but they are nothing special either. This plus a dark, dirty atmosphere
gives it a low grade in my book. There is no food at all, and it is quite smoky.
I had to go to Lovejoy's because it was the last brewpub in Austin that I hadn't
yet visited, but now that I've been I will not be returning." (Macavity review)
"Pub with around twenty beers on tap, including the ever popular
Live Oak beers, and many other fine regional brews, as well as a number
of quasi-rare imports on tap. Very laid back atmosphere, and every night most
pints are only $2.00. Perhaps the only bar in Austin which features a
coffin for a table. Also a brewpub serving varying numbers of house
beers. Quality usually pretty good."
-- Eric's Beer Page
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| BEER BARS |
B.B. Rovers
12636 Research Blvd, Austin TX 78759
(512) 335-9504
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Pubcrawler Reviews
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B.D. Riley's
204 East 6th St, Austin TX 78701
(512) 494-1335
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Pubcrawler Reviews
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Crown & Anchor
2911 San Jacinto, Austin TX 78705
(512) 322-9168
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Pubcrawler Reviews
"Bar near the university. Nice atmosphere, lots of microbrewed
beer on draught at good prices by the glass or pitcher!"
-- Eric's Beer Page
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Deep Eddy Cabaret
2315 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin TX 78703
(512) 472-0961
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Pubcrawler Reviews
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Dog & Duck Pub ("D&D")
406 W. 17th St, Austin TX 78701
(512) 479-0598
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Pubcrawler Reviews
"Is good."
"Listed in Michael Jackson's "Beer Companion" as one of his favorite
bars in the US. I would have to agree with MJ that Dog & Duck is
about as good as it gets."
-- Eric's Beer Page
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Double Dave's
3000 Duval St, Austin TX 78705
(512) 476-DAVE
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Pubcrawler Reviews
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Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave, Austin TX 78701
(512) 473-2279
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Pubcrawler Reviews
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Fado Irish Pub
214 W 4th, Austin TX 78701
(512) 457-0172
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Pubcrawler Reviews
"An Irish pub with a sort of deconstructionist interior. Pours a superior pint of Guinness
in big Irish tulip glasses. Also feature some other good beers, notably
Live Oak on occasion. Just a block down from the superb Gingerman."
-- Eric's Beer Page
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Fox and Hound
401 Guadalupe, Austin TX 78701 (Guadalupe & 4th)
(512) 494-1200
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"Chain bar replacing the late, great Waterloo brewpub in this location.
Generally serving somewhat uninspired choices on tap with same beers
offered in bottle. Infinitely superior Gingerman next door is a far better
use of your time."
-- Eric's Beer Page
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Ginger Man
304 W 4th St, Austin TX 78701
(512) 473-8801
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A tiny brewpub divided up into tables and lounge areas,
bound to be crowded on Friday nights.
The spacious atmosphere and large s balanced with a dark wood
interior
Nearly 100 beers are on tap, including a wide selection
of local and regional microbrews.
The cask-conditioned ale is in its own tap... be prepared
to wait a few minutes as that head settles down!
Pets are welcome!
Pubcrawler Reviews
"Overall, I think this branch of the Gingerman is the biggest, and in some
ways the best. Houston's feels homier, but this branch is also very comfortable
place to hang out in during the afternoon hours, although a bit crowded at
night (but which G-man isn't?). Does very well in my book by supporting
local breweries."
-- Eric's Beer Page
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Maggie Mae's
323 E. 6th Street, Austin TX 78701
(512) 478-8541
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Pubcrawler Reviews
"Large beer selection, $1 draft on Sunday."
-- Eric's Beer Page
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Mother Egan's Irish Pub
715 W. 6th St, Austin TX 78701
(512) 479-7348
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Pubcrawler Reviews
"Fairly unspectacular pub loosely in the Irish vein. Mediocre selection
emblematic of what has become the generic "exotica" Guinness, Bass and Harp."
-- Eric's Beer Page
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Opal Divine's Freehouse
700 W. 6th St, Austin TX 78701
(512) 477-3308
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Pubcrawler Reviews
"Bar occupying what was formerly The Stonehouse brewery. Layout seems much
the same, just no brewing (I think the old equipment ended up in New
Zealand somewhere). Reasonably good selection, porch for lounging when
the weather agrees and plenty of pub grub."
-- Eric's Beer Page
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Posse East
2900 Duval St, Austin TX 78705
(512) 477-2111
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Pubcrawler Reviews
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Scholtz Garten
1607 San Jacinto, Austin TX 78701
(512) 477-4171
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Pubcrawler Reviews
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Shakespeare's
BREWPUB / PUB
314 E 6th St (6th & Trinity)
(512) 472-1666
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Pubcrawler Reviews
"Pub with around 25 draft and 100 bottle varieties. Periodic $2 pint nights
are the norm. Also brew their own with varying results."
-- Eric's Beer Page
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Tavern
922 W 12th St, Austin TX 78703
(512) 474-7496
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Pubcrawler Reviews
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Texas Showdown Saloon
2610 Guadalupe St, Austin TX 78705
(512) 472-2010
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Pubcrawler Reviews
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Trudy's Texas Star
409 W. 30th St, Austin TX 78705
(512) 477-2935
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Pubcrawler Reviews
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