Everything’s bigger in Texas and that includes the craft brew scene. After kicking a certain virus’ ass, Texans are ready to get back to what they do best, BBQ and beer. In celebration of that wonderful fact, we are here to celebrate the very best in craft brewing in Texas.
You probably have a few special occasions or landmark events that need to be properly celebrated. Well, here are the best breweries in Texas to hold your private event at, from birthdays and anniversaries to weddings and bah mitzvahs.
Why not prove to your friends that you can organize a party at a brewery? It’s easy at one of these fine brew houses.
Vista Brewing
Nestled in the rolling hills around Driftwood, a short drive out of Austin, Vista Brewing is a spectacular venue for any event. The brewery is located on a working farm complete with stunning views and its own beehives. You can rent out separate areas like the Barrel Room Decks, or the Beer Garden for birthdays and baby showers, or buy out the whole farm for larger events like weddings and corporate team-building weekends.
The beer is brewed using water from a natural aquifer under the property, giving the beers a unique Texas terroir, which is also reflected in the range of styles and infusions. The farm-to-table restaurant and catering team use the ingredients at hand to create a menu of delicious, homemade dishes, from their own pickles with local cheeses, to roasted veggies from the farm.
The friendly team offers brewery tours, beekeeping classes, beer pairing dinners, and much more besides. Get in touch to build your unique event.
Jester King Brewing
Just a few miles to the north of Vista Brewery is Jester King Brewing and their farm, kitchen, and event hall. This beautiful 165-acre ranch has everything you need to have a good time, including an exciting range of craft beers uniquely tied to the place, time, and people of the local community.
The kitchen is fueled, both in spirit and in ingredients, by the land on which it resides. The farm produces a bounty of produce from its own oranges to its herd of goats. Check out the menu for a delicious range of wood-fired pizzas with many homegrown toppings to choose from.
All the beer at Jester King is fermented spontaneously, which means it is left to pick up the natural yeasts present around the farm to create a unique flavor profile. Come and taste for yourself — the hall is the perfect wedding or party venue, a rustic farm building that can be customized to suit your needs.
Legal Draft Beer Company
What happens when a trial lawyer and a medical logistics pro get together over a beer and decide to open their own brewpub? Legal Draft Beer Company is born!
Smack bang in the center of Arlington sits this charming brewery and beer garden complete with excellent brews and friendly local staff, including a BrewDog and BrewCat named Harley and Barley.
The beers range in strength and style from the 7.2% Hazeas Corpus made with oat and wheat malts, to the everyday lager Nowhere But Texas, which is straw gold in color and crafted for easy drinking.
The taproom and patio area are ideal for private events of all kinds, as long as they involve beer lovers. And the brewery holds regular live music shows and hosts food trucks and other events regularly to keep the drinkers entertained.
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Saint Arnold, repping for Houston, is the oldest craft brewery in Texas. The brewhouse's cavernous-covered courtyard is the perfect spot to while away spring days sipping on some of the finest beer the state has to offer.
If you’ve got an event coming up, the venue has two dedicated spaces to house the mother of all parties, and the team hopes to accept bookings again in the very near future. The beer hall can take up to 300 people with seating for up to 224 at its long German-style wooden picnic benches. The Investor’s Pub is a more intimate private room for up to 100 complete with its own bar and dartboards. Ideal for business meetings, weddings, or birthday parties.
Editors Note: This article first appeared in the VENUES by Tripleseat blog.
