The best breweries in Austin
Meanwhile Brewing leads our ranking for breweries in Austin. Readers voted it first in Best of ATX in 2026. Pinthouse Brewing and Austin Beerworks come next.
- 1Meanwhile Brewing Readers' choice, 2026
- 2Pinthouse BrewingReaders' runner-up, 2026
- 3Austin BeerworksNamed by Eater Austin
61 breweries are open in and around Austin. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.
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More breweries in Austin
4 more · A to ZBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse2 locations: Cedar Park and Sunset Valley
- 1001 E Whitestone Blvd1001 E Whitestone Blvd, Cedar ParkOpen now until 11 PM
- 5207 Brodie Ln #3005207 Brodie Ln #300, Sunset ValleyOpen now until 10 PM
- Hold Out Brewing1208 W 4th St, AustinOpen now until 10 PM
- Pinthouse Pizza2800 Hoppe Trl, Round RockOpen now until 10 PM
Worth the drive
Within about half an hour of Austin.
Thirsty Planet Brewing Company
Brewery · San Marcos“Bold Texas beer, back in production and brewing in San Marcos — from the amber that built our name to an IPA that doesn't apologize.”
- Where
- 110 E Martin Luther King Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
- Today
- Open now until 10 PM
- On the menu
- Pint Glass $12 · Thirsty Goat Tee $28 · Logo Trucker Hat $26 · Koozie $5
- Phone
- (512) 579-0679
All hours
Mon Closed Tue Closed Wed Closed Thu 4 PM to 10 PM Fri 4 PM to 10 PM Sat 11 AM to 10 PM Sun 11 AM to 10 PM Checked Oct 6 · Report a change
No longer open
- 3rd Level Brewing, 1201 E Palm Valley Blvd has closed.
- Adelbert's Brewery, 2314 Rutland Dr Ste 100 has closed.
- Circle Brewing Company, 2340 W Braker Ln Ste B has closed.
- Texas Sake Company, 5501 N Lamar Blvd Ste A115 has closed.
- The Brewer's Table, 4715 E 5th St has closed.
How we rank
Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Austin’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.
What changed
- The Brewer's Table closed
- Texas Sake Company closed
- Circle Brewing Company closed
- Adelbert's Brewery closed
Questions
- What is the best breweries in Austin?
- Meanwhile Brewing . Won Best of ATX 2026 for breweries, voted by readers; #1 on The Austin Things's breweries list (2023). Pinthouse Brewing and Austin Beerworks come next.
- How many breweries are in Austin?
- 61 are open in and around Austin as of October 2026, including (512) Brewing Company, Austin Beerworks, Austin Beerworks, Austin Beerworks - Sprinkle Valley, Austin Eastciders and 56 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 31 more, in Dripping Springs, Leander, Bastrop, Georgetown, Wimberley, Hutto, Driftwood, Spicewood, Lago Vista, Taylor, San Marcos and Liberty Hill.
- Where can I order breweries online in Austin?
- 17 have online ordering on their own websites: Austin Beerworks, Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches, Buddha's Brew, Central District Brewing, Fast Friends Beer Co, Hold Out Brewing, Infamous Brewing Company, Lazarus Brewing Co. Airport Blvd. and 9 more.
- Is 3rd Level Brewing in Austin still open?
- No. 3rd Level Brewing has closed. For breweries nearby, see the list above.
- Is Adelbert's Brewery in Austin still open?
- No. Adelbert's Brewery has closed. For breweries nearby, see the list above.
- Is Circle Brewing Company in Austin still open?
- No. Circle Brewing Company has closed. For breweries nearby, see the list above.
- Is Texas Sake Company in Austin still open?
- No. Texas Sake Company has closed. For breweries nearby, see the list above.
- Is The Brewer's Table in Austin still open?
- No. The Brewer's Table has closed. For breweries nearby, see the list above.
Sources
- 1Best of ATX, Best of ATX 2026: Readers’ Choice Winners - Austin Monthly Magazine, 2026. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Archived copy.
- 2The Austin Things, Austin Breweries With The Most Award-Winning Beers, March 2023. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
- 3The Austin Chronicle, Top 10 Austin Breweries, June 2017. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
- 4365 Things Austin, Austin Breweries Guide, October 2018. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
- 5Eater Austin, Austin Beerworks, November 2025. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
- 6CultureMap Austin, Meet the Tastemakers: 5 of Austin's top breweries and their award-worthy beers, April 2013. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
- 7Austin American-Statesman, Jester King, one of best breweries in Texas, now making wine and cider, July 2021. Checked Oct 11, 2026.
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