One word: Amazing…read more This is easily my favorite brew pub, and I've been to so many around the world. ABGB is truly an Austin gem. You get to know the servers, meet some talented musicians, dance the night away, drink tasty beer, eat delicious pizza, and pet the cutest ABGB ambassador, Mago. Kim, the brewer is all around a wonderful person who makes the best beer around. If you're in for just one night, try the superliner and the beegining. The Superliner is a zangy IPA, and the Beegining won the 2026 World Beer Cup Gold. Go straight for the waygu and order some pints, you cannot go wrong. I recently moved back to Austin, and this was one of my first stops.

Cool place to have a cold beverage and good food. The adult beverages are very good and cold. I…read morerecommend the Ranch Water on Tap. That's right, they have Ranch Water on Tap coming out of the spicket just like draft beer. It was really good and very popular with the other patrons. I ordered the Italian Sub and my wife ordered the Muffuletta Sandwich. They both had so much meat and veggies on them. It was actually kinda hard to take a bite, but we managed. They were both very good. The service in this place is amazing. I got to give a shout out to my bartender "Matt"! He was so attentive, on top of everything and had a great personality. He's one of the best bartender's I've ever had. It was a pleasure to meet you Matt! The atmosphere and ambiance in this place is very lively, joyful and rocking. They had a band that was made up of several band members from a school (sorry I don't remember the name of the school) that was killing it on stage. They played all kinds of music and a lot of old rock and roll music. They were so much fun to listen to and watch. This was our first time here, but it for sure won't be our last. I think we found a new hangout!!

Stopped to enjoy the weather and so glad we did. It was the kind of Texas day meant for beer on a…read morepatio. 512 doesn't disappoint. Cary was pouring, there were (I think) 5 brews on tap. We ordered an Amber and a hazy juicy ipa after sampling a couple others as well. Cary then poured me a taste of something that I didn't know existed! He had just pulled the last keg out that morning, and I'm so glad we were there to take part in it! After finishing our beer we grabbed another as well as a 4 pack of double barrel pecan to take home. We may skip back over today if the weather is the same! Outdoor area has limited tables and some standing whiskey barrels for table tops. Dog friendly to boot! Great place all around .

My gateway brewery when I moved to Austin from Houston , I'll forever have a soft spot in my heart…read morefor their flagship ipa. Taproom is absolutely no frills but then I don't need a fancy setting to drink a goddam beer. Give me my pour, my glass, a place to sit and I'm set. Only bad part for me is now I live in San Antonio so I can't go as often as I want to.

St. Elmo Brewing Company is a very cool place to hang out. They have a wide variety of beer…read moreselections, including some seasonal options, so there's always something interesting to try. The environment feels welcoming, with plenty of seating, making it a great spot to meet up with friends. There are also a few food trucks on-site, which makes the experience even better. It's located in a renovated industrial area packed with other restaurants, breweries, and food trucks, so the whole area has a fun, lively vibe. Definitely worth checking out. (Bonus: there is a pickleball court just right across the street!)

Love this brewery! We come a couple of times a year to meet up with friends or watch a comedy show…read more My favorite is their Karl, but they have a bunch of other beers, wine and hop water to try. There's minimal seating inside, but outside there's tons of benches. They even extended the back area with a tent. There's a little play area for kids as well. I love getting spicy boys when I'm here. Plenty of parking and overall a good time

This is a cool space! I don't super love the seltzer, but that's not on them; I'm more of a whiskey…read moreand beer gal. And they've got some local beers from nearby friends available. Their parties are always fun for all. This past Sat we went to a wrestling match: $12.50 got you in and all you can drink. A DJ got the party started and the staff was nice, courteous and made you feel safe! And it's in the Yard- how can you go wrong there!

WOW a Seltzer that actually tastes good and it's not too bad for you. Six delicious flavors…read more Pineapple definitely a fan favorite. Also selling popcorn & Popsicles, Chips and merch. True Austin style. Love it. PS the staff is Hot!

Not sure if it was a bad batch or if Im not a sake person, but the whole $18 flight tasted…read moreterrible.....like fish water. In the attached picture from left to right I rank the sake from bad to less bad. The one of the right was bearable but I still would not buy it alone. Perhaps the japanese sakes would have tasted better? We also decided not to get the sushi hand rolls to try and make the drinks more bearable as they did not have much variety or sounded good. I was also not a fan of the interior. Kind of reminded me of an old chinese buffet with those large stick chairs and tables. The staff here were friendly, but nothing else really redeemed here

Popped in there after enjoying some drinks at one of the places next door…read more I hate to admit that this was rather underwhelming. We got Texas Sake tasting to start with and this is where we finished. The flight looked very different from other people's reviews here and tasted VERY fishy. The yellow-ish one was probably the most bearable one but it still was not good at all. To be very honest, I really had to push myself to take more than one sip of each. If I had nothing to compare with, I would probably refrain from being this harsh, but I have had cheap and expensive sake and I have never tasted anything this bad... We looked at the hand roll options and we didn't find anything we would be interested in. The interior felt like it was a bingo room with a couple of Japan inspired booths that looked a little bit out of place compared to the rest of the floor. Gave one star for nice staff and a cool fish mural.

We didn't even realize that Pinthouse Brewing had a sourdough crust (apparently not all locations…read moredo), so that was such a fun surprise. The sourdough pizza was really good--almost like a focaccia/Detroit-style hybrid, but with the sauce layered on the bottom. Super flavorful, crispy edges, soft inside... honestly just hit. Also--my husband was way too excited (in the best way) to see boiled peanuts on the menu, so of course we had to start there. Great call. We'll definitely be back.

great spot if you're going out with a group or just want a lot of space to spread out. The place is…read morehuge, with plenty of seating, so it feels easy and low-stress even when it's busy. They've got tons of pizza options, which makes it fun to try a few different things or share with the table. Ordering is super convenient too since it's mobile-based, so you can skip the line and just order from your phone. Parking is easy, which is always a win, and it's especially convenient if you need to recharge your Tesla while you're there ;)

Vacancy Brewing is such a great spot to have right next door. The indoor space is pretty small with…read morelimited seating, but there is outdoor seating as well. They usually have a couple of food trucks on site, which is a big plus since it gives you solid food options without having to leave. One of the highlights is their karaoke nights. They're always a really fun time and bring great energy to the space. I also tried one of their cocktails and it was really refreshing and not overly sweet, which I appreciated. Overall, it's a laid-back, neighborhood-friendly brewery that's perfect for a casual night out.

Came to Vacancy Brewing for a Yelp event and had a great time, even as someone who isn't a big…read moredrinker. I ordered a beergarita, which I'd never heard of before, and it was surprisingly delicious. We also tried one of their light beers, and it was incredibly easy and pleasant to drink. The bartenders were chill and fun to talk to, and the overall vibe was lively without feeling overwhelming. Drinks felt smooth, light, and approachable, especially coming from a non-drinker. Plenty of parking when I went, prices were reasonable, and portions were just right for me. Highly recommend trying one of their light beers or the beergarita. Great spot to hang out after grabbing food from the nearby food trucks. I'd definitely return.

I came back on a Monday early for happy hour which goes 3-7p. Right at 7 though is where the…read moreweekly Meat Up takes place and food is free (please tip). Today it was chicken tacos and they were delicious the way i loaded mine up with chicken, cheddar, salsa, grilled green peppers, jalapeño peppers, and squeezed lime juice). I've been coming here for years, but Monday is my favorite non SXSW day to come to The Stay Put.

I do like this space, and it was comfortable for the world cup games. But I do need to mention a…read moremoment today that seemed unnecessarily rude. My friends and I came during a time when kids are allowed. My husband went up and found out they have apple juice. He got some for our kids and another kid. When they finished it, I went in to ask for more. It was another bartender and he seemed really annoyed I even asked. I said I'm sorry but my husband just got some and he insisted I'm mistaken and looked more annoyed. He sent me away. My husband asked and his response was "are you with that woman in the scrubs?" And was annoyed yet again. What did I do to him to piss him off? Anyway. Our friend went up then and asked the original guy who got it for us. THERE WAS NO MISTAKE. The bartender just was rude for no reason. I tipped 25% when I got drinks from him, and never once treated him like crap. So not sure what I did to deserve his ire