Over the last decade, the Texas craft beer scene has exploded. In fact, at least 549 breweries opened their doors in 2022 alone! Nowadays, you can’t move without coming across a hip bar serving up some of the city’s best craft brews.
A number of breweries are leading the charge in the city, producing a range of styles, from porters to IPAs to good old American pale ales. You can find them all, as well as special one-off concoctions from the likes of Deep Ellum Brewing, Lakewood Brewing, Revolver Brewing, Community Beer Co, Real Ale Brewing, and Unlawful Assembly Brewery, to name just a few.
So, if you’re looking for a place to enjoy a pint this weekend, we’ve compiled a list of breweries, brewpubs, and taprooms serving up some of the finest craft brews in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, Texas.
Where to Drink Craft Beer in Austin
Oasis Texas Brewing Company
At Oasis Texas Brewing Company, they believe in embracing the craft brew heritage and basking in beautiful Lake Travis views. Located 400 ft above the Lake Travis waterfront, OTXBC and its beautiful three event spaces can provide flexibility and an unforgettable experience for whatever event your group has in mind!
Vista Brewing
Vista Brewing is a destination brewery in the beautiful Hill Country town of Driftwood. Visa Brewery is a brewery and tasting room, but also offers a farm-to-table restaurant, an organic farm, an apiary, live music, and private event spaces.
Vista Brewing is an immersive 21-acre destination property showcasing the best of the Texas Hill Country while just 25 miles southwest of Austin. From beer-focused tours and tastings to culinary classes, farm & apiary tours, and nature walks, the possibilities are wide open to create a custom experience catered to your group’s interests.
Last Stand Brewing Company
Last Stand Brewing is a brewpub offering craft beer, a full bar, food, and unique spaces, creating a perfect environment for events for 25-250 guests.
The main brewery room is where the magic happens! This awesome event space allows you to view the brewing equipment while offering a fun space with games and a stage.
The Stay Put
The Stay Put is the first and only brewpub on historic Rainey Street in downtown Austin. The space offers brewed beers, draft cocktails, and wine with indoor-outdoor space and a wrap-around patio. Semi-private events are available for 20-80 guests, and bar buyouts for 80-160 guests.
Easty Tiger
Easty Tiger originally started as a bake shop and beer garden. Now, it's a premier Beer Garden and Bakery. This is a place for all to slow down and share experiences over artisanal bread and bites. With 36 rotating beers on tap and live music, both dog and kid-friendly. It's the perfect spot to grab a cold drink, artisanal bread, and sweets.
Where to Drink Craft Beer in Dallas
Bottled Blonde
Stroll up and stop in for a pizza pie and a pint at the casual yet upbeat neighborhood concept, Bottled Blonde.
The open-air venue brings a breath of fresh air to Deep Ellum, with glass garage doors providing the illusion of al fresco dining throughout the space. The lushly landscaped covered patio will be a one-of-a-kind oasis all year round, with the exterior garage doors shielding Dallas' outdoor elements. To top it all off, the venue features a rooftop with breathtaking views of the downtown Dallas skyline.
The contemporary, from-scratch Italian menu and ambiance are both rustic and relaxed. Grab a seat at one of our picnic and lounge-style tables and tuck into a gourmet stone oven pizza with one of 40 local or craft beers in hand.
Backyard Dallas
Enjoy good times, great food, and cold drinks with your furry (and non-furry) friends at Backyard Dallas! This pet-friendly concept located in Deep Ellum is the first of its kind. The 12,500 square foot, open-air space will allow guests to enjoy the patio scene comfortably 365 days a year.
The lively, colorful yet rustic, and relaxed space is complemented with playful seating, including painted picnic tables and lounge furniture. Add dozens of interactive games, including ping pong, oversized Jenga, corn hole, shuffleboard, pool, pop-a-shot, foosball, giant connect four, darts, and more. To top it off, the from-scratch, all-American cuisine is enhanced with the ever-so-playful cocktail menu, wine, and over 45 beers to choose from. These fun features combine to create the perfect backdrop for your next event!
Legacy Hall
Legacy Hall is worth the trip out to North Dallas for its huge range of street food offerings and bars. The gigantic food hall showcases some of the city’s best chefs and is a fully functional live entertainment venue with its own craft brewery on-site!
Although the on-site Unlawful Assembly Brewery is currently closed to tours, you can still find the full range of beers in the venue’s bars, each with stunning views over the city.
Community Beer Co.
The huge outdoor Biergarten is the perfect place to enjoy cold Community Beers with friends old and new. The ample picnic table-style seating, Adirondack chairs, and backyard games give your guests a casual, laid-back experience. There’s plenty of room for large and small parties, and four-legged friends are welcome!
At Community Beer Co., you'll always have a unique and memorable time!
Pegasus City Brewery
Welcome to Pegasus City Brewery, an independent craft brewery offering classic, easy-drinking beers. Founded in 2017, both the brand and beers are rooted in Dallas history, with each name telling a story of the city. The taproom spaces are relaxed and welcoming, with many games, food pop-ups, and great folks.
Where to Drink Craft Beer in Houston
Karbach Brewing Co
Karbach Restaurant + Patio delivers a brewery and dining experience unlike anywhere else. The Karbach culinary team has created a menu of dynamic, world-class cuisine that just so happens to pair really freaking well with beer! Join us for a pint or two or just a meal; we promise you won’t regret it! Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner!
Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co
Located in the heart of Houston’s historic first ward and arts district, Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. believes that your event deserves to be unforgettable. They will pair their creative craft beers with award-winning cuisine to provide a titillating experience for your taste buds.
Your event space is an upscale rooftop experience with a breathtaking view of the downtown Houston skyline from your private patio. Complete with impeccable service from the hospitality team, you and your guests will have the time of your Lives.
