Central District Brewing provided a good, solid brewery experience for us when Steve and I were on our trip to Austin earlier this year! We had a few different beers... one I really liked for sure but all of them were quite solid. I will just jump into the one I liked best...sometimes I hold off and save my favorite towards the end of the review but this time out I will do it in reverse. The beer I really liked the best from this brewery was the Morning Kick which is a Kölsch style beer. This beer had flavors of coffee, grainy and maltiness. The coffee aspect was very much present and that is what I liked so much about it. The body of the beer was nice and smooth. Another beer that I felt to be very solid was the Ladybird Lager. This beer had breadiness and maltiness at work with a clean finish. This beer too was smooth as well as light bodied. Another beer that I gave very high praise for was a Japanese Rice Lager by the name of House of the Rising Sun. This was an excellent one and comes in as my second favorite. The flavor profile has a nice crisp, clean aspect of flavor and of course is light bodied. The beers were certainly solid, service was okay...the beertender, she was a tad aloof but other than that no real issues here to rattle on about. Definitely recommend the beer! read more

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Great service, good bit of seating indoors and nice decor with all the plants. They had a decent beer menu as well as coffee and a few different cocktails if that's more of your jam. Prices were average for the area, my friend and I loved the beers we got. Would love to try a flight next time for variety read more

Central District Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Austin, Texas

Stopped by here for a quick beer in between work events. It was a Tuesday around 5:00pm and it was extremely dead, with only a few people sitting at the bar. The ambience inside was only ok. I'm not sure I would go again if it was looking for a fun vibe, because it didn't have it for me. However, the one hazy IPA that I did have there was very good. The bartender recommended it and it didn't disappoint. The bartender was great! read more

Central District is Austin's only downtown brewery, which has survived 7 years thanks to its great beer and space. They have the advantage of being right next to the convention center, which means a lot of foot traffic and the ability to host private corporate events (big money there!). However, the convention center is closed for a few years! Still, the siren song is bringing the crowds in and they seem to be doing a-ok. Here's to another 7! (Do need to levy a small complaint that the flights cost $18, though. Beers are otherwise fairly priced, not sure what's up with the flights.) read more

I originally wasn't a huge fan of the small space at Central District Brewing, but I've come around to realize that you give that up for a really good beer in the heart of Downtown. Spent a lot of days during SXSW at events here and all their beers are really good. Will definitely be recommending this to out-of-towers as it's so easy to get to! read more

Great service and great craft brew. Nice urban taproom vibe. Most notable brews: MEGALOMANIAC: a rye west coast style double IPA. Dank but balanced with the rye malt notes. Good citrus and pine flavors. 8.5% ABV. DARKNESS BEFORE THE DAWN: a classic American stout with strong dark chocolate and coffee notes. Flavorful but not too bitter. 6/4% ABV. read more

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An excellent stopping point during SXSW, very near to the Convention Center and 6th Street, while not taking you very far from Rainey Street options. They have a good variety of microbrew options so even those who have a palate for brews other than IPAs will find options to choose from. There is the occasional tour offered that is short and sweet. read more

Central District Brewing - Sampler from GoFundMe event at SXSW 2025 - Breweries Near Me - Austin, Texas

The Kolsch is super crisp and is the perfect pint for football watching. They had some well balanced sours along with a phenomenal west coast spa and Hazy. Our Bartender Joseph was great! The space is very inviting for all kinds of beer drinkers. The live plants give a great vibe and the Nintendo 64 lets you know they want you to hang out and have a good time. read more

Central District Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Austin, Texas

Stopped in to try some local beer. I did a flight with their sour and and few Different types of IPA. Every beer I tried was stellar, especially the Gold on the celling IPA. It was super juicy and was very crushable. One top of the good beer they had a N64 to play smash with your friends and the bartender hooked us up with a good list of recs to check out while we are in town. read more

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We were waiting to embark on our duck tour around Austin and enjoyed a drink at the Central District Brewing. The design inside is very spacious, with communal and smaller table seating. It's a good hangout if you are looking to enjoy a locally made craft beer. Because I have gluten sensitivity to most styles of beer (at least stouts, sours, and Weiss), I opted for the Spicy ranch water, which was refreshing. The servers behind the bar were friendly and accommodating, willing to provide a recommendation of you were not sure what to order. read more

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This brewery was really chill, me and my boyfriend came on a Friday night, they have a Nintendo 64 set up and we played so much rampage. It was so much fun! Also, the bartender was a sweetheart. She was so nice, I had a cider that's made in house. It was delicious. I really do recommend this place for more of a calm night out. read more

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I saw this brewery while walking to the visitor's center, so we decided to pop in to check it out. I liked the vibe of the place with the plants and calming green tones. The bartender was super friendly and gave some recommendations. Nate got a flight of four options and liked them all - I am not much of a beer drinker these days but I enjoyed the few sips I had. The space is cozy and definitely seemed like a nice hangout spot. There were some people playing cards while we were there. I loved their merch including a shirt that says "My favorite beer is beer" which made me laugh. I'd stop in again if in the area visiting! read more

Central District Brewing - Flight - Breweries Near Me - Austin, Texas

Nice little brewery in downtown Austin, not far from the Convention Center. It's a nice alternative to the bars in the area on 6th. I believe this is the only brewery located this close to downtown. They have a wide variety of beers to choose from, all the major styles represented. Not a huge space, but they have a small separate room for private events. I liked that they do half pours, which allows you to try more. I ended up getting 4 of them-Stardust Salute, Talk Shows on Mute, Gold on the Ceiling, Casual Discourse, all very good IPAs. Bartender seemed cool and chill. Has games on a shelf I believe that you can use and play. No food, but there's plenty of places nearby. Overall, worth checking out if you're looking for a brewery in the downtown Austin area, likely your best bet. read more

There is an excellent variety of various styles of beers(Sours, Belgians, West Coast, and Hazes), all of excellent quality. The service is very friendly. read more

Central District Brewing - Beer Flight - Breweries Near Me - Austin, Texas

My daughter and I stopped by on a late Saturday afternoon and the place had a relaxing and inviting vibe. The lady working the taps was most helpful and let us do several tastings to help us make our decisions. We especially liked the Kayaker's Koelsch and Rhythm Sour. We took advantage of the many games offered and played a confusing round of the Monopoly card game before moving onward for dinner. read more

Large selection of craft brews can be found here right around the corner from the visitor center! We ended a Pedicab tour almost right back where we started. This brewing company had a great selection of craft beers on tap ready for us to enjoy. My wife and I both shared a Belgian Quadrupel and a Hazy IPA: Gold On. They were really good and exactly what we were expecting out of this craft brewing place. The inside is a smaller sized seating area, and they have a few spots to sit outside in front of the building. Hold onto your drinks though, it's like a wind tunnel down there, especially when the double decker bus passes by! read more

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Food - Didn't get food here but they let us bring food in! Service - Polite and knows a lot Ambiance -- So far, Joy Division and Fugazi and Slits. So happy! 5 stars on all accounts read more

This brewery is so cute. I ordered a pint of the Gold on the Ceiling (a hazy IPA) and my friend had a glass of rose. The beer list was smaller but they had a good mix. read more

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Dope brewery in downtown Austin. Too many good choices to choose from so we did some beer flights to try them all. Bartenders were funny and laid back. Board games available and TVs. Good amount of seating also. Chill vibes here, would definitely return when in the area. read more

Central District Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Austin, Texas

What a hidden gem in this area of town. Stopped in 2 times whole in town for the week. I highly suggest coming here, their beer is great and layered with flavor. And yes they have flights. Peep the plants hanging too! Cute decor. I came in February and they did not have an outdoor section. Not sure if they ever will. read more

Central District Brewing - Great flights. Get the stout! - Breweries Near Me - Austin, Texas

I stopped here on a whim while exploring Austin via Lime scooter, and it was a solid find! A no nonsense brewery where I genuinely enjoyed every beer I tried-- A gem! We sat at one of the handful of the tables they have sprinkled in the sidewalk outside. The street was pretty low key for being to close to 6th, so it was enjoyable on the sidewalk! You still order at the bar which was no problem, and the service was quick and efficient! Rhythm is a Dancer stole the show for me! It's a sour, but it is muted enough that I could drink multiple without my mouth being pursed from tartness! The Kolsch was great, as well. We also tried the soft pretzel which was SO airy which I loved. It also came with a garlic sauce so not your typical pub pretzel, but a very tasty take on one! Employee's wore masks and maintained distancing, as well, which is great. We found this brewery on a list of spots still enforcing safety restrictions, and can confirm they were! read more

Central District Brewing - Rhythm is a Dancer Sour and Kayaker's Kolsch - Breweries Near Me - Austin, Texas

We were killing time before an appointment and decided to get a beer and watch some soccer. The IPAs were great and there is a lot of seating for a smaller place. They brew their own beer and they're doing a darn good job. read more

Central District Brewing - Projector screen and lots of indoor seating - Breweries Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Getting there: Located in DT Austin, walking distance from the visitor center. Street parking is all around and there is a parking garage across the street at the hotel. Experience: We came here to kill time before our flight, and I am sure glad we did. Their selection of beers were right up my alley. They had a variety of fruit flavored beers. The brewers were super friendly and inviting, I even let him choose my last flight choice. I loved the ambiance of the industrial rose gold with the green wall paint, and the live plant accents. It felt like a relaxing place to go work, study or just hang with friends. read more

Central District Brewing - My beer flight beginning from right to left. #3 Violet Crown & #4 Texas Sunset are switched on the tray. Brewer put them in order of taste. - Breweries Near Me - Austin, Texas

Central District is a great place to grab a quick beer for happy hour or get some work done. They have a generous selection of local, craft beers, including some that they brew in house. If you like sours, you can get a flight and try all of them! In addition to plenty of space for large groups or meetings, there are plenty of outlets around for getting some work done. The staff were friendly and extremely fast. Parking can be an issue in this area, but there are plenty of paid lots nearby, so it shouldnt be an issue. read more

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This was a really cute brewery with great service. They had some interesting beers and offered flights and snacks. Nice central location. Very clean and Covid compliant. I had a cherry lime made beer, a pretzel and a bbq beef empanada. Pretzel was a little over cooked but the empanada was delicious read more

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Came by with good company for some brews on a hot Sunday afternoon. The women-lead space and brewski selections are rockin', but they're missing a key component--wifi. I know, I hate sounding like your typical phone-using human being, but every time I'm downtown wifi is super handy. It helps us decide where we want to go afterwards! Anyways, Central is set up like your typical clean and succulent-friendly microbrewery these days. They have board games and serve yourself water (sparkling OR still. THAT's a first!!). They don't have outdoor seating, but plenty of seats indoors. They also sell small bites and other drinks like wines and ciders. Their guest list is pretty solid with brews from Zilker and Independence to name a few other Austin loves. I got a taster of Central's own beers. We really did not enjoy the milkshake IPA that had a strong vanilla aftertaste. It was way too sweet, but to each their own. Their restrooms are clean and they allow outside food too. SCORE! Now if only the owners would install some wifi...our taptender told us that the owners are still getting that set up. So that's a great sign! They also don't validate parking, so if you need to drive to get here...come on a Sunday when parking is free downtown. Pro. Tip. read more

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Service was pretty good, but with a longer than expected payment process. Be ready to DoorDash, GrubHub or other delivery for food. The menu is VERY limited. read more

Cute little brewery near convention center in Austin. Tried a sampler of beers and liked what I had. Fun games and cool AC. Worth stopping by if you're in the area. read more

Good beers for the location. We saw it was one of the few breweries that were in walking distance to us so we checked it out. Hubby got the flight with all the IPAs and I got the 8 oz pour of the Berliner Weisse. A little tart but it was nice and refreshing on a hot day. Hubby enjoyed his beers as well. Employees were nice and let us sample before ordering. read more

The hubby and I are from Cali, so we are spoiled with some pretty good breweries. Came here on a Saturday for some afternoon beers. Was so good we came back Monday to finish off the weekend. There's a good variety of beers so we did eight tasters and ended up with three separate glasses. They had a special when we were there called the Apple cinnamon sour; it tasted just like apple pie. If they reproduce it, I highly recommend a glass. The place itself is super posh, establishment clean, service was great and staff very friendly. I would def recommend this brewery. Oh, met Cooper...he's one of their brewers. He's really nice. read more

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This brewery is solid. The beers in my flight were all good. It was a nice, chill place. I came here once for a pop-up spin class and thought it'd be worth coming back to if downtown. There's a parking garage which makes it a little more accessible. Service was good too. read more

Central District Brewing - Flight of 4-5oz pours - Breweries Near Me - Austin, Texas

The jalapeño bread is a must, an amazing brewery right in between 6th st and rainey st with a modern and hipster feel but good for the dad and for the mom looking for a break from The kids as well as the working adults needing a good brew, there's Baird games as well for some quick fun. Electric scooters all around so it's easy to keep bar hoping around. Great spot read more

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Love this small brewery in a great location downtown Austin. The space is bright, clean, and nicely decorated. My husband and I both had flights. The standout was the Wit-tington by far. The Strawberry Wayne was pretty unique and had a nice pink hue to it. The staff was very friendly and gave great suggestions of which beers we should try. You can get a crowler of any beer, which was great for us to take home! Can't recommend CDB enough! Really enjoyed the indie 2000s playlist as well!!! read more

Central District Brewing - Short Straw Stout, Strawberry Wayne Belgian Blonde, Just Between Friends Hazy IPA, Kayakers Kolsch - Breweries Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Slightly off the beaten path, near the visitor's center. Not a lot of signage, so a little hard to find. The beer menu wasn't extensive, and was heavy on the sours. I like a good sour so I did the tasting flight. Hubby had a Belgian Quad that was very good. The sours were quite tasty, my favorite was the Key Lime Pie Gose - all it was missing was a graham cracker crust! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, so if you have questions they can point you the right direction. Inside there were plenty of tables and you could see the brewing room. The day we were there they were not actively brewing. read more

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Cute afternoon day drinking spot that we found via Yelp. Bumped a star bc of their limited seating (one barrel table) outside, the main bartender was not very helpful and some of the drafts we wanted to try were out. We sat outside and people watched and enjoyed our flights. Really liked wit-tington ale, weiz of TX, short straw stout and violet crown. Bummed they were out of the Firenze estate. read more

Not very friendly service. Better places in Austin if they improved their customer service it would be a cool place, just not at all friendly read more

Great beer, good service. Place was walking distance from convention center. Beer was cold and the atmosphere was nice.

First and foremost- I have been wanting to check out this brewery for quite some time after walking/biking/driving by it over and over again. The random taproom hours and having my own things going on have always made it out of reach but I was finally able to itch that scratch and wow..soooo glad I did! Central District got it going on, with some phenomenal beers, a beautiful space inside, and such friendly staff working there. I ordered a flight of 4 beers (2 hazy IPAs, a sour, and a stout) and had to try the kolsch too since it was highly talked up by the bartender working. Not a single one disappointed, in fact they all blew me away. My favorite was the "Gold On The Ceiling" hazy IPA..already thinking of when can I go back to get more of it!! "Pick Up The Tempo" was the other hazy I got which was delicious, "Cloaked In A Violent Crown" was a black currant fruited kettle sour with the most vibrant color and full of flavor, while the "Goober State of Mind" stout screamed chocolate and peanut butter after each sip. The more that one warmed up the better too. "Kayaker's Kolsch" definitely is award winning, and I would put it up there with other breweries in Texas doing that style any day. It was a great time at Central District Brewing, and I will definitely go back and tell everyone about it as well. read more

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Really enjoyed this spot. Didn't hurt that it was 2 minutes away from where we were staying and pretty much in the center of downtown. Love any place that offers beer flights, as it's the best way to really know what you like and what your taste buds are in the mood for. I typically go for lagers or Belgian-style beers and personally loved the Lingering Sunshine & Wit-Tington. The atmosphere is chill, laid-back, and the plants everywhere are totally my vibe. You can tell it's frequented by drinking tours as there was constantly small buses/vans waiting outside for parties drinking inside. Music also made for a nice ambiance and the girls who took care of our order upon arrival were very sweet and informative. read more

Central District Brewing - Beer flights = more options! - Breweries Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Such a great brewery in downtown Austin. Stopped in for a tasting before heading back to the airport and the staff was friendly and the beers were great. read more