This was my first time going to a brewery and it was a blast! I went on a Wednesday, and they happened to be doing trivia, which made it even more fun. Ambiance: There was both indoor and outdoor seating with tables, chairs, and benches. The outdoor area had fans, so it wasn't too hot, which was a nice touch. It was also really cool to see all the beer being brewed right there. They had a wide variety of options, which made choosing fun. Service: The service was great! We told the guy at the counter it was our first time, and he asked us what type of beer we usually like. He even let us try a sample before we made our choice, which was super helpful. Border Town: We ended up choosing this Mexican lager since we usually enjoy Dos Equis. I'd say it tasted even smoother than Dos! I honestly really enjoyed it, and the price was around $8 for a pint, which felt fair for the quality. read more

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It would be better if they offered salt and lime. It's a cheap investment to indulge the palate of their customers. It's the same reason the steak houses keep A1 on hand. I don't agree with A1 but I can't tell another customer what they need to like. read more

We try to visit this brewery whenever we visit the B-CS area. We have found our favorite, Hazy Lady is always on tap and there are usually a few new beers for us to sample as well. Don't think I've ever had a bad beer here. Service is walk up, but always a friendly, helpful bartender at the ready. There is normally a food truck on site. You can order food at the bar and they deliver to your table. Lots of space inside and out to meet, visit, enjoy the weather, people watch or just hang out. read more

Good hometown brewery just off the main part of Main Street Bryan. Solid regular selection with fun seasonals that rotate through. Lots of space inside and out. Food truck is bomb! Tap tenders are cool and helpful. Usually good tunes on the speakers and often there is live music. Good for catching up, playing games, meeting friends, making friends. Might I recommend the Hazy Lady? read more

Great little brewery! Love stopping here when we're in town. Staff is awesome and beer is tasty! read more

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had 2 beers which were good. Place is big, but nice. Some games, lots of tables and relaxing. Would go back again.

Great view be and friendly service from a local company. Ambiance is exactly what I expect from a Bryan / College Station brewery.

Thirsty after a long week? Spacious, easy, and RELAXING. And best of all DOG FRIENDLY Miami visitor approved read more

Blackwater Draw Brewing - Thirsty after a long week? Spacious, easy, and RELAXING. & best of all DOG FRIENDLY Miami visitor approved - Breweries Near Me - Bryan, Texas

I really appreciated this new location and the bartenders were very nice and patient as we wanted to try every single beer they had. I enjoy the rotating taps and the experimental stuff. They had live music during a First Friday and it was very loud but overall I would definitely be back! read more

Great brewery, and staff. Food trucks nearby. Stopped by on my way back to Houston from Waco. Great beer selection which are crafted there locally read more

It's been a while since we were there, so I'm not sure what we had, but I think it was the brisket sandwich, and it was excellent. Good ambiance, friendly server, and located on an eclectic part of Main Street made for a memorable experience. read more

I'm not a beer person, but my partner had great things to say about their beer! For those of us like me, their root beer is fantastic!

Friendly service, good beer. You can buy pints or flights. They don't sell food, but there are several great stops nearby like Taco Crave and they let you bring food in. read more

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Fun, small brewery in downtown Bryan that makes very drinkable beers. These guys are passionate about their beer and it shows in every product. They have a wide spectrum from light lagers, to hefe weitzens, to coffee porters and imperial stouts. Beertenders are knowledgeable and friendly. Lots of large tables to enjoy the company of friends or to make new ones. There always seem to be some kind of specials Thursday, Friday and Saturday, when they are open, which always makes it fun to visit. The Brewery's motto speaks volumes "Brewed in Texas, Enjoyed with Friends." read more

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Surprising find for us out of towners. We were visiting for an interview at A&M, and being from CO, naturally had to find a brewery. It was a Friday night before a home game and they were super busy, but still had plenty of open space. The beers were good- the Oktoberfest was my favorite - very drinkable even on a warmish night. Only downside was the ordering system. They only had 2 beertenders and were hosting a special event/gathering for the visiting team alumni. That meant the line got LONG It would have been better to have them gather in the private space & maybe have an additional order station. read more

Good beer, good food, awsome people! Blackwater Draw is a little brewery in down town Bryan that keeps a small town family friendly atmosphere while serving up some delicious brews! Notable favorites of mine are the St.Nipolas Peppermint Stout, Contract Killer Porter, and the Shut Up Meg! They always have a number of beers on tap and are happy to pour a sample to let you explore their current brews. There is a food truck that serves some basic but yummy food. The main rooms have games and are open to munchkins and pets. Find a beer you love, they have Growlers and Crowlers aviable so you can take some home! read more

Great beer and cool people. Also $3 pints on thursdays! Can't beat that! Will probably go back.

Great beer in a relaxed brewery environment. Best beers in BCS! They have an excellent mix of darker beers, IPAs, and more traditional German styles. Support local brew! read more

Blackwater Draw Brewing - Flight of beer around the holidays 2019 - Breweries Near Me - Bryan, Texas

This place is so cute! It has a really good selection of all different types of beer. I definitely recommend. In a great location downtown too! read more

Phenomenal! Tried a flight and was so impressed! Everything was great! Bartender was so warm and welcoming! Wish we lived closer to return more often! Excellent beer and great environment! Love the Disney touch! read more

We drove all the way from Dallas to visit this brewery just to find out it was CLOSED for a private event?!!! Unprofessional way to run a brewery and a business. No communication to outsiders? Really.... Next time I am here I'll find another brewery!!! read more

Mango gose is great, good rotating beers and fantastic food truck. Great place for just a beer or a full meal!

Just a super rad local brewery. They always have a pretty solid selection of generally excellent craft brews, in my opinion. Great place to go hang out in the late afternoon, or bring some friends from out of town in the evening to show them that Bryan can be cool too! Just beer, no food. But they do have some board games if you like eating those! Definitely go check it out if you haven't, and go look for Blackwater sixers in your grocery store! read more

Come here!! I can't believe this place only had 1 review, it's awesome! With great beer, an open seating area and upbeat music this is a great place to have a beer with friends or to get together for a night of drinking. I recommend coming here with friends! read more

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Wonderful food and great service! Highly Recommend to anyone in town! Pizza was amazing

Very friendly atmosphere and staff behind the counter. My wife & I actually spoke with the brewmaster for the entire time there. I do have one suggestion. For the nights you don't have a food truck there have some of the menus from the restaurants in downtown so people can order food. Of course the beer was delicious. read more

I think this is my favorite brewery in Bryan/College Station. I'm not looking for a huge beer selection, rather just a quality selection. Key lime raspberry pie, wow. Sure low alcohol, but really good. Also Ole Grand St. Nipplause is great, perfect for the holidays. This place definitely made my trip to Aggieland even more enjoyable. read more

This place, let's see: you walk up there (well pre-covid) and, it's just a taproom. Lots of seating but no food options, and kinda feels empty. Was not busy, at all. Bartender girl was not very welcoming and kinda acted like a jerk. She wasn't knowledgeable when I asked questions about their different brews. Didn't offer to let me sample anything either. Do they want my business?? I randomly picked something and paid my money. There was this odd homeless-looking woman sitting right up at the bar with her dog. Unexpected. Took beer in hand and found seating. Beer itself was ok. Nothing to write home about. After a while I just got bored. I got up and as I was turning to leave, no one says good bye or acknowledged me. I think I'll give it a miss, when bars open back up! read more

If you want to enjoy a great locally brewed beer Blackwater is the place. Awesome Craft brews, a food truck outside and space for all your friends to meet-up. They will allow you to taste before you buy (alot to choose from). You should make this your Friday spot. read more

We are not from this area, but stumbled on it with a google search of microbreweries. This is our third time back and we just love it. One of the owners Chris Steele has taken his time to talk to us about the ins and outs of the business. Our sweet server Kendall is AMAZING. She is knowledgeable and super hospitable. I love the Hop Damn, but the Nitro Contract Killer (coffee porter) is polar opposite, but delicious. read more

Blackwater Draw Brewing - March 2019 beer selection - Breweries Near Me - Bryan, Texas

Covid safe! BWD engages in COVID mitigation procedures and takes the pandemic seriously. A Bryan institution. The beer gets better and better and the addition of a food truck is a great thing. read more

I liked this place! It's a little bit off the beaten path from the rest of the downtown Bryan spots, but worth the walk. It's a fun spot, complete with bored games and we got to watch them can a batch of brews. The tap selection was not that big, and there were only one or two brews that sounded good to me. I'll have to come back and see if there's a better rotation next time. The only thing missing from this place is a food truck parked outside! Even thought this place is not air conditioned, with fans, it was surprisingly not hot inside on an especially scorching afternoon. Compared to the Northgate location, I like this more "brewery-y" location better. More casual and better service. read more

This place made a grey cold day sparkle with joy. Great beer, lovely atmosphere. Cool dogs hanging out. The lady behind the bar hands out samples so that nobody is stuck with a beer they are not completely ecstatic about. read more

4 out of 5 times I have attempted to go here they've been closed despite the hours posted. Hard to make customers happy when you're NOT THERE! Either decide to stick to your hours or don't post any and open whenever you give a shit. read more

Very friendly and good place, but we have wasted several trips downtown to find out they are closed at 6:30 on a Saturday.They randomly close without putting it on their website or google. read more

We had a graduation/engagement celebration here on 05/15/21 and our experience was absolutely wonderful. Most of us were from out of town and it was such a breeze to book with them. When I initially emailed them, with an inquiry for the event, they responded immediately and were very friendly. We had our own private space (I believe it was called the red room) and the service was exceptional. The bartender (I think her name was Kendal, I'm so sorry if that's wrong) was so welcoming and helpful. The drinks, atmosphere, and food from the food truck were exceptional! We will definitely be back when we're in town! Thank you for making a great day even better! read more

The awesome brewery offers a quiet place to hangout with friends in open air seating, COVID precautions inside if you prefer and the beer is great. I love the Hop Damn and the Contract Killer, but you will find a beer for every taste. The food truck and the occasional special crawfish boils make this a perfect stop for any evening. Or Sunday Brunch!! Try the chicken waffle, you will be back every Sunday!! Ha! Go try out the beers, buy the swag and say hello to the orange tabby named "Mulligan" who may greet you out on the street in front. read more