Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Austin.

1. Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden

9.1
79 & 81 Rainey St (btwn Davis & River St.), Austin, TX
Beer Garden · Downtown Austin · 256 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: Austin's best beer garden...over 100 beers on tap and great artisanal (yeah, I said it) sausages. The lunch special ($8 for a sausage, side and a beer) is one of the best deals in town.

CalyxAnnCalyxAnn: Fantastic beer selection, veggie sausages (3 different kinds) made in house. They pickle their own pickles and make their own sauerkraut, too!

Marc C.Marc Chirico: Delicious scratch sausages and all of the sides are on point, especially the poutine. Incredible selection of domestic and imported beers with over 100 choices on tap. Crowded, but can't go wrong here

Pinthouse Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Austin.

2. Pinthouse Pizza

9.2
4729 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX
Pizzeria · Brentwood · 137 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: One of the best pizzas in town, and 60+ beers on tap, including a few brewed in house (the Fallen Cask is a great rotating IPA). A bit further north, but worth the trek.

Social N.Social News Network: This place is one of my favorite hangouts in Austin. The pizza is delicious — I always order the pepperoni and basil — and there are tons of beers to choose from.

Ben B.Ben Baron: Great pizza and beer. The house brews are solid from top to bottom but my favorite is nitro seal.

The ABGB is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Austin.

3. The ABGB

9.1
1305 W Oltorf St ('Oltorf and the tracks'), Austin, TX
Beer Garden · Galindo · 90 tips and reviews

Jacob S.Jacob Sloan: Try a flight. Best way to get a taste of all their beers...before you choose your favorite and drink more, of course.

James W.James White: The beer is ok, but it's always nice to have housemade beer with solid food in a cool environment. Get the Muffuletta!

Alex L.Alex Lepoutre: Awesome atmosphere, awesome food, even better beer. A perfect neighborhood spot.

Black Star Co-op is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Austin.

4. Black Star Co-op

8.9
7020 Easy Wind Dr (W St Johns Av), Austin, TX
Brewery · Crestview · 153 tips and reviews

Amy M.Amy Moreno: The Elba and the Rover are amazing! Great summer beers!

Angel P.Angel Perez: The question should be, what's not good here? Fresh ingredients, fresh brewed beer, great environment. Always a nice time!

Josh A.Josh A: Must go spot for beer lovers. Food is gastropub-like. Fries are awesome. Usually a good crowd and dark beers. No tipping!

Whip In Convenience Store & Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Austin.

5. Whip In Convenience Store & Pub

8.9
1950 S Interstate 35 (at Mariposa Dr), Austin, TX
Convenience Store · 134 tips and reviews

Carolee M.Carolee Mitchell: Don't be deceived by the exterior and chow down on the lamb naan panini @ Whip In (made with locally-grown lamb). Top it off with a chai or awesome beer.

John W.John Waycuilis: get the Masoor Dal w/ Spinach (rice bowl) and a Franconia Kolsch

Emily S.Emily Scruggs: Indian food. Great wine and beer selection. Vegan and gluten-free options.

Draught House Pub & Brewery is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Austin.

6. Draught House Pub & Brewery

8.8
4112 Medical Pkwy (42nd St), Austin, TX
Brewery · Rosedale · 105 tips and reviews

Kelli G.Kelli Gill: Best beer options in Austin besides the saucer!

Zachary C.Zachary Chetchavat: great drafts all around and definitely the best staff around

Justin H.Justin Henderson: So many beers and a great crowd nearly every night. It can be busy, so bring chairs on the weekend in particular. Check what food trucks are there during the week so you can get a tasty dinner, too.

Pinthouse Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Austin.

7. Pinthouse Pizza

9.4
4236 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Pizzeria · Barton Hills · 53 tips and reviews

Austin T.Austin Talbert: Second port of call for this great brewpub. Beer is among the best in Austin. 🍕 pizza is good too. Great lunch special.

Doug A.Doug Arnold: Great pizza and microbrew!

Brian T.Brian Tade: If you are into craft beer, this is the best spot in Austin. Great selection, then they beer they brew is amazing. Pizza is awesome and perfect with beer and a good conversation. Local awesomeness!

Wright Bros. Brew & Brew is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Austin.

8. Wright Bros. Brew & Brew

9.1
500 San Marcos St #105 (5th St), Austin, TX
Beer Bar · 56 tips and reviews

Ben H.Ben Hollander: Hipster paradise. Plenty of parking for your penny farthing while you enjoy an artisan crafted brew and work on your manuscript on your typewriter. Polaroid selfies encouraged!

Erin J.Erin Joyce: High quality coffee and beer. Plus the music makes you feel like you're in a Wes Anderson film.

Ranu R.Ranu Rajkarnikar: Love this place. Work during the day with coffee (or beer) and come hang at night. Friendly service and a great tap list. Wifi was solid too.

Hopfields is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Austin.

9. Hopfields

9.0
3110 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX
Gastropub · North University · 57 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: Think French comfort food in a cozy space. Crazy-good craft brews paired with creative sandwiches, intelligent noshes, and a burger and frites twofer worth the trip alone. Read more.

Mark C.Mark Cruz: Great food and even better craft beer. A must visit if you're nearby!

Alex S.Alex Spinnler: Ratatouille is made with sour beer that creates both a unique and delicious flavor!

Workhorse Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Austin.

10. Workhorse Bar

8.9
100 N Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78751, Austin, TX
Bar · North Loop · 38 tips and reviews

Nom Nom PRNom Nom PR: Our new favorite destination for killer local craft beers and burgers! Best value in town!

Jeff K.Jeff Kehoe: best in beers, drinks, food and staff. the perfect mix of regulars and new folks who will be regular soon.

Steve B.Steve Basile: Great beer list and tasty food. Nice people too.

Whole Foods Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Austin.

11. Whole Foods Market

9.3
11920 Domain Drive, Austin, TX
Grocery Store · North Burnet · 98 tips and reviews

Dieter v.Dieter von Schramm: Grab a bite at one of the seven eateries including a ramen station, outdoor beer garden with live music, or enjoy the largest beer selection of any Texas Whole Foods at the Draft Shack oyster bar!

JUAN C.JUAN CHEN: Walking around beer, what a great idea.

Kelly D.Kelly Duncan: Awesome place. A little pricey but good quality, great atmosphere, and a little playground for the kids, with washers and beer for the adults!

Radio Coffee & Beer is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Austin.

12. Radio Coffee & Beer

9.1
4208 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · South Lamar · 74 tips and reviews

Vi T.Vi Tran: Great atmosphere with a good selection of beer on tap. They also have nitro coffee and the food is pretty good too.

David S.David Self: Outdoor space is incredible. Remember wifi until 530pm only!Not a lot of outlets. But this is one of my favorite spots in the city. Great craft beer selection as well. And live music!

Teejay F.Teejay Fort: Great coffee and a generous selection of beer at the ready. Keep in mind that their internet is shut off all day during the weekends.

Quickie Pickie is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Austin.

13. Quickie Pickie

9.0
1208 E 11th St, Austin, TX
Sandwich Spot · Central East Austin · 37 tips and reviews

512 c.512 crew: Delicious sandwiches, cute bar with good beer on tap, & , some outdoor seating. You can fill your growler and/or pick a 6 pack from the wide variety of options in the freezer! You'll love this place!

Maggie C P.Maggie C Perkins: Genuinely friendly service, good beer on tap selection, tasty iced coffee brew, and a brunch menu to which I can't wait to return.

LukeLuke: Awesome neighborhood spot with large wine and beer (also on tap) selection to stay or go. Only second best to your own front porch

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Austin.

14. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

9.1
14028 N Highway 183 Bldg F, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · 183 tips and reviews

Nice KicksNice Kicks: New seats are awesome! So many great beers and the Asian Chicken Salad is the best at this location.

JAY J.JAY JAYASURIYA: Check out their Pizza and beer collection!

JAY J.JAY JAYASURIYA: Love the selection of their beer. Try their awesome pizza. My favorite is The Godfather!

Hi Hat Public House is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer in Austin.

15. Hi Hat Public House

8.7
2121 E 6th St (at Robert Martinez Jr St), Austin, TX
Pub · 30 tips and reviews

Josh L.Josh Lloyd: The owner is awesome, humble, & so kind. Great drinks on tap, cozy bar, & instruments hang from the ceilings!

Marshall J.Marshall Jones: Taco Tuesday: Two tacos of your choice (chicken and shrimp are my faves, and the pork is a great family recipe) and any beer for $10. Boom.

Mark K.Mark Kendrick: Really an amazing spot. Live music, great food, amazing beer / wine selection, awesome owners, well air conditioned, and just ask for the sporting event of choice on their TV. Just perfect.