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Athens Brewing

4.2 (60 reviews)
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Closed • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Friday FISH and CHIPS!!

Have been going here for almost a year now. The brews produced by this Microbrewery are spot on. Their owner, WIll, is also the Brewmaster and he definitely knows what he is doing. Their chef, Elijah, trained in both the Orient and Europe. He is simply AMAZING. The Wagu sliders with pimento cheese will melt in your mouth. On Fridays they offer Fish and Chips which are second to NONE! And Elijah was also a Pastry Chef in a former life and he was gracious enought to bake a German Chocolate Cake for my wife's birthday. It was simply DELICIOUS. If you find yourself in Athens and are in a mood for good eats and brews then THIS IS THE PLACE!! Tell them that Toto sent you.

Rueben with sexy fries and Apricot Ale.
Joshua H.

This was my first time here and the waitstaff was extremely helpful! No matter who helps you, I am confident that the experience will be great! I had the Reuben with sexy fries and paired with an apricot ale. Not only was the pairing recommendation great, but this is the best Reuben I have ever had! I definitely recommend this spot and will be looking forward to my next visit!

An appetizer of Brussels.
Lisa G.

We're camping in Athens from out of state and decided to try the Brewery for a late lunch. Everything was great and the biggest bonus was being dog friendly. Both my husband and I loved the Brown Ale! We had the festivo salad with chicken and the OG burger plus a side of Brussels. Parker was our server and she was great from service to her suggestions on what to order. I'd definitely eat there again.

Hidden gem! Highly recommend stopping by when in Athens. I had their Pesto Chicken Sandwich with I believe the cowboy fries, both were very delicious! Portions are good as well, the fries itself could feed two people.

Sweet and spicy chicken burger with avocado and sexy fries
Abigail G.

Walked in on a Saturday around 1pm after going ziplining and not haven eaten all day. Ambiance - There was only a couple in the entire restaurant, along with the workers. Very empty. Parking - Easy to find Service - Bartender was friendly, service was good. Food Chicken burger - 8/10 (the messiest burger I've ever eaten and parts of the chicken felt like it was more breading than chicken but overall very good!) Sexy fries - 7/10 Sweet potato fries - 10/10 Fried pickles - 2/10 (the breading was terrible)

Anne S.

We loved Athens Brewing. On a recent Wednesday evening, we arrived around opening and ended up staying until they closed! Beers were great, food was very good and service was nice, too. There is a friendly environment that is fun to be in. Glad we found you!

Asian Brussels sprouts and Out-Cider
Abby S.

Traveling through on a road trip to Kentucky, and wanted to stop at this restaurant/brewery. We ordered two flights of beer, which the guys seemed to enjoy. We all went on to order pints, and I can vouch for the Out-Cider, crisp and clean. The brussels sprouts were awesome, crispy and well-seasoned. We also ordered the gyro and a Reuben sandwich which both were very well prepared and tasty! Great atmosphere and friendly servers. Would recommend In a heartbeat

Apricot ale
Daniel G.

Came up from Houston. We pleased to find this place on the internet. The food was really good and the beer was Good food, good beer!

You can see from inside of the restaurant!
Ele M.

I'm overjoyed I have this place to come to when I visit East Texas. While visiting family for Thanksgiving, the Hubby and I stopped in and were blown back by the amount of relief we felt upon arrival. It's tucked away in the heart of Athens and actually brews their beer on spot at their location! Everyone was sooo warm and welcoming from the patrons to the bartender to the cook! The bartender gentlemen let us try all of the different brews until we found one that pleased our pallets. The cook came to see that we enjoyed our food and we DID! That was one hell of a cheeseburger and I've already expressed my live for Cesar salads in previous reviews. Well this one rocked the house as well! I will be sure to stop by every time I am in town!

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We loved the beer here and can't wait for the next time we can come back. Great service, and atmosphere. Thanks Athens!

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Bankhead Brewpub- Farmers Branch - The entrance sign

Bankhead Brewpub- Farmers Branch

4.4(92 reviews)
78.3 mi•Farmer's Branch
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This may be controversial, however, I think the food is better than the beer. We stopped by here…read morelast night for dinner. Bankhead has a nice design and I liked the layout inside. There are 2 floors for dining and drinking. The architecture outside and the decor inside including the bathroom gives lets say "Speak Easy" vibe from the roaring 20s. The hostest and our server were both very nice and attentive. Thanks to them and to Bankhead for providing them. I had the Mediterranean Chicken and a BrewDaddy Ultra Lite beer. The chicken breast was tender and delightful. The sauce along with the cheese and fresh herbs covering it gives that Mediterranean flavor. There was also a little hummus on the side. The mashed potatoes were soft and creamy. Again, these were quite delicious. The broccoli spears were I think roasted. Put all 3 together and you get an excellent tasty meal. My beer as in the name, was very lite and kind of a Mich Ultra and Bud Lite blend. So kind of like drinking water. I also tried the Low Beams and the Wit Me One More Time. I didn't particularly like either one of them but I would get the Wit Me One More Time again as the name implies. Anyhows, it was a good time and an enjoyable meal! Thank you Bankhead!

Go here for the vibe and social side. With good company you will enjoy it, but don't expect high…read morelevel of service. Cutlery was stained - not cleaned or polished at all. - not a great start. My waiter was eating in the main dining room while I was waiting to place my food order. They are all hanging out and eating and chatting together. The staff like working here, maybe too much social time and not enough hustle and customer focus. Food was solid - so this place can do better than 3 stars with some effort and disciplined staff management.

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Waco Ale Company

4.3(99 reviews)
87.5 mi
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Came here to make up for a poor experience elsewhere. It did the job! It was a Sunday so it was…read morequiet, only 2 workers, the the bartender knew that we wanted a flight before my husband even did! They only have cans of soda and water. Of course there were some beers that we ordered but did not like. However we found a couple that we throughly enjoyed. We even took a couple cans home! The food was amazing! The pretzel was a little inconsistent, crunchy in some areas and super soft in others, but it hit the spot either way. Their garlic fries were definitely garlicky, don't order if you don't like a lot of garlic. The food did not come out together, but we were ok with that. The mushroom burger, grilled cheese, and fish and chips were all delicious! The grilled cheese was even loved by our picky son! The fish was crispy on the outside and so flaky and tender on the inside. The burger may have been frozen, but the mushrooms and Gouda totally made up for that! Good beers, great food, friendly and attentive staff! If we find ourselves in Waco again, we will definitely be stopping by.

Waco Ale is a pretty decent spot to get a beer in the Downtown Waco area. The beer is pretty good,…read moreand the food is good as well. Honestly, the only thing I was disappointed by (and the only reason I gave it 3 stars) is the use of ai slop on the menu. Ya'll -- in this day and age, ai slop pictures are only going to hurt you. Go back to whatever menu you had before you made this one, because it sucks.

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Revolver Bldg. 5 Taproom

Revolver Bldg. 5 Taproom

4.6(8 reviews)
80.9 mi

We met here with friends recently, and all agreed this is much needed addition to the Texas Live!…read morefamily. Revolver Brewing BLDG5 Brewery and Tap Room is tucked away near the Miller Tavern and Beer Garden. It offers a much needed lounge area with comfortable seating, a warm atmosphere, and an insteresting list of beers. Ask about their pickled eggs, pickled sausage, and smoked meats/jerky @ the bar!

I remember when I heard they were building Texas Live, and how Revolver was supposed to have a mini…read morebrewery and taproom here. Then as things were nearing completion, I remember seeing a couple of employees somewhere and asking about it, and they said that it would be in "phase two". Then sometime later, I remember a construction guy telling me, "there ain't no phase two, what you see with Texas Live is what you got, there isn't going to be any expansion". I could never find anything out. Then about six months or so, someone who works there told me it was being built in the corner, and would be open soon. I figured I'd believe it when I saw it, and now it's here. It's a nice space, with a separate entrance. Really went upscale more than you would see in most taprooms. I think only the Choctaw Lounge is nicer, and you can't hardly get into that place. The bar top is almost as long as the room, lots of stools. A good amount of pub type tables, and a larger community table, along with some low height chairs and tables. All pretty nice furniture. Couple of roll up doors open into the patio during nicer weather. My couple visits, I've seen several beers that I've never seen on tap anywhere else. Revolver is supposed to be doing several beers for this location only. Lot's of different beers, and this is probably the only place you'll see with this many of their beers on tap at any given time. I've done the brewery events in Granbury and they usually have maybe 6-8 beers on tap. I'm seeing 10-15 different beers on tap here. You can also get food in here, most of it items from Lockhart BBQ. But there are a couple things unique to the taproom, including the chili. The chili is pretty good, but the jalapeno cornbread is fantastic. Anyway, really nice, great place to hang out. Plenty of TV's and usually some decent music in the background. Prices are higher, which is expected because of the location, but I've paid about $7-$10 for different beers. Looking forward to more special beers. Too bad all the beer snobs hate Revolver, some good new stuff in here.

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Athens Brewing - brewpubs - Updated October 2026

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