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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The top 6
How we rank6St. Elmo Brewing Company
Brewery · Austin- #11 on The Austin Things's breweries list (2023) [2]
- The Austin Chronicle (2017): “St. Elmo diverted from their original plan of keeping their beer strictly in-house and started delivering it out into the wild of local beer bars.” [3]
- On 365 Things Austin's breweries list (2018) [4]
- Where
- 440 E St Elmo Rd G-2, Austin, TX 78745
- Phone
- (512) 243-7664
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More breweries in Austin
16 more · A to ZFast Friends Beer Co
Brewery · Austin“Beer is more than what we pour in a glass—it's a catalyst for connection.”
- Where
- 7313 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd NB, Austin, TX 78744
- Has
- Full bar · Catering · Outdoor seating
- Phone
- (760) 213-4515
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- Austin Beerworks3001 Industrial Ter, Austin
- Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches3220 Manor Rd, Austin
- Buddha's Brew7900 W Highway 71, Austin
- Central District Brewing417 Red River St, Austin
- Hold Out Brewing1208 W 4th St, AustinOpen now until 10 PM
- Infamous Brewing Company4602 Weletka Dr, Austin
- Lazarus Brewing Co. Airport Blvd.4803 Airport Blvd, Austin
- Oddwood Brewing3108 Manor Rd, Austin
- Pinthouse Pizza2800 Hoppe Trl, Round RockOpen now until 10 PM
- Red Horn Coffee House and Brewing Co.13010 Parmer Ln W, Cedar Park
- St. Elmo Brewing Company - Springdale8110 Springdale Rd, Austin
- The Brewtorium Brewery and Kitchen6015 Dillard Cir, AustinClosed for the day
- The Stay Put73 Rainey St, Austin
- Vacancy Brewing415 E St Elmo Rd 1 d2, Austin
- Whitestone Brewery401 E Whitestone Blvd Ste A-108, Cedar Park
Worth the drive
Within about half an hour of Austin.
Photo: 12foxbeer.com 12 Fox Beer Co
Brewery · Dripping Springs- Where
- 4700 W Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
- Phone
- (512) 626-4458
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Photo: frontyardbrewing.com Frontyard Brewing
Brewery · Spicewood“We believe beer is a social endeavor and although we all have our tastes, we still celebrate the times and memories we create together.”
- Where
- 4514 Bob Wire Rd, Spicewood, TX 78669
- Has
- Dog friendly · Kids menu
- Phone
- (512) 614-4380
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Photo: lmmbrewing.co Lone Man Mountain Brewing Co.
Brewery · Driftwood“Founded in 2022, Lone Man Mountain Brewing Co. is a destination craft brewery in the Texas Hill Country.”
- Where
- 2825 Lone Man Mountain Rd, Driftwood, TX 78619
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Wood-fired · Live music · Dog friendly · Outdoor seating
- Phone
- (512) 847-2592
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 6 PM Tue 11 AM to 6 PM Wed 11 AM to 6 PM Thu 11 AM to 6 PM Fri 11 AM to 7 PM Sat 11 AM to 7 PM Sun 11 AM to 6 PM Checked Oct 6 · Report a change
- Fitzhugh Brewing15435 Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs
- Lago Vista Brewing Company8001 Bronco Ln, Lago Vista
- Obsidian Brewery11880 Hero Way W Ste 208, Leander
- Red Horn Coffee House & Tap Room109 W Seventh St, Georgetown
- Slot-T Beer Co.931 Main St, Liberty Hill
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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