Walk in and you immediately feel the laid-back brewery vibe--no pretension, just good beer, good food, and people who actually seem happy you showed up. The beer selection is solid with plenty of options whether you're in the mood for something crisp, hoppy, or a little adventurous. Food-wise, the wings and fries came out exactly how they should--hot, crispy, and perfect with a cold pint. Nothing fancy needed when the basics are done right. But what really made the experience stand out was the hospitality. Gabe behind the bar was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and the kind of bartender who makes you feel like you've been coming there for years. By the end of the night it honestly felt like we were regulars. Great beer, hot food, and top-tier service. That's a recipe for a place I'll definitely be back to. read more

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Great little brewery that serves excellent craft beer and surprisingly good food. We come here every chance we get, especially since it's right in our neighborhood. The staff is generally friendly and welcoming, and even though I'm not a big beer head anymore, I still enjoy most of their offerings. Their food menu is solid: they have wings, burgers, and more--but my favorite is the steak sandwich with fries. It never disappoints.The brewery itself is also a great place to hang out. The patio is huge, and they recently added covered lounge areas with heaters, which makes it comfortable year-round. There are TVs everywhere, and they show plenty of local games, including rugby. They used to support the Sabercats back when they were still around. Overall, it's a reliable neighborhood brewery that's firmly in our regular rotation. You can also get their in cans to go if you want to! read more

Their fish and chips stand out for their crisp texture and rich flavor, and you can really taste the freshness. The beer selection is also excellent. read more

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There is plenty of parking options here and they have always been nice to our walking group before and after our hikes. I really had set my expectations low for the food because they're a brewery and so I didn't expect the food to be good, much less a salad but it turned out that my "You don't win friends with salad" salad was really delicious and unique with the greens in there. I had it two weeks ago and am still thinking about it. Their other food selections are also supposed to be excellent - I heard from multiple people that their brussel sprouts are really good and apparently the lamb shops and calamari (which I had a sample of) are great too. read more

Platypus Brewing - You CAN win friends with this salad - Breweries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Found this place when looking for breweries near my friends townhouse and immediately gravitated towards it cuz of it's name and Aussie theme. This is NOT a novelty brewery! I luv that it embraces its Aussie roots, but moreso I love that it has so much substance behind the theme! First off, fantastic beer selection; if you can't find a beer you like here, you should probably not be drinking beer. Second, the food menu is diverse and they offer legitimately quality food here; and for the quality it did not take as long as I was expecting it to! To that point, BOMG you gotta get the burger and the brussels sprouts!!! The incredible grade of the beef in the burger will melt in your mouth, and the flavor bomb that is the brussies...a foodgasm is guaranteed, so if you're a moaner def give those around you the heads-up like I did cuz you will def be re-enacting Meg Ryan's famous scene from "When Harry Met Sally" (IYKYK). Third, the staff was so great, well informed, courteous, and engaging! I cannot recommend a stop here w/a "Howdy" & "G'Day" enough! Forget Fosters, Platypus Brewing is Australian for Beer in TX! Beers I had on this visit: Freckled Dingo APA 5.5% Scarypus Marzen 5.4% Grandaddy Purp Blackberry IPA 7.3% Out of Orbit Hazy NEIPA 7.5% BA Chain Rattler Stout 9.5% read more

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I find platypus continuously disappointing. It has the right bones -- good location, cute set up; however, service is always slow even on days that aren't busy. The drinks and beers are fine, but I prefer a higher level of service even at a brewery. read more

Went during an afternoon to do some work. The wifi worked, staff was nice and helpful, plenty of seating. Would have been nice to have some more charging ports available, but I get that's not their primary service. Tons of TVs to watch sports. Beer is awesome. Food is also good. read more

Admittedly, I'm not a beer drinker, but somehow I decided to try the Stella Ella 5.6% abv and my friend tried the Bobby Dazzler 4.6% abv. Since I'm a novice, I can't describe the taste well, but I enjoyed my Stella Ella and can compensate by thoroughly describing my experience :) We parked and ate at a nearby establishment then walked over to Platypus Brewing. Despite visiting on a Saturday night, the place was pretty vacant, but we were served quickly. We accessed the full drink menu on the QR code on the table (see screenshots in photos). There was a games corner with board games, cornhole, darts, and beer pong! We attempted Dominos, but I remember also seeing Uno, Cards Against Humanity, and Yahtzee, among others. There's an upstairs area we didn't explore. The bathrooms were very clean with great mirror selfie lighting. I'd come back, especially seeing that they have many happy hour deals! read more

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Went to check out this chill and laid back Aussie bar with a friend on a weeknight and quite dope. What I'm saying is that the food and drinks were on point for a casual bar and you could notice the obvious smell of dope from the outdoor patio area before entering the premises. People are definitely looking to have a good time! The interior space is not large but houses a handful of tables and some bar seats. Since it was a midweek visit, there weren't too much people and there was no issues finding parking in the back of the building not a spot to sit down and kick back. Browse their menu via the QR code located on their tables and place an order with a server. The beer menu is nice with a side of cocktails and even non alc beverages like the Bundaberg ginger beer. The food menu has some Aussie style options like meat pie, sausage rolls, and fish n chips alongside typical bar food options like a variety of fries, wings, burgers, and other small bites and shareables. We tried their Fancy Fries (potato scoops w/rosemary infused olive oil, topped with parmesan) which was a decent portion value wise and crispy, and the Sausage Roll (seasoned ground pork, tomato relish, in puff pastry) which was amazingly savory and tasty. I would come back just to try more Aussie style foods. Just a note - the brewery is cashless and accepts credit cards or digital wallet payment only. There's a few arcade games for fun along the side wall leading to the restrooms. Also, seems to be upstairs seating with specials throughout the week posted on their website and social media. Nothing fancy and not particularly spectacular service but would plan on coming back to spend time with friends who like beer and bites. read more

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I've been frequenting the Wednesday surf & turf special. A good price & I like the option for the veggie sides. Great specials and varied selection of brews, really something for everyone to drink. It's rare to find a place with so much parking AND such a great patio. There always seems to be something going on here. The indoor seating fills up quickly for midweek, but the service is always excellent - don't forget to tip your bartenders. read more

Platypus Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Houston, Texas

My wife and I had dinner and drinks there. The ambiance is fantastic. Being Australian I chose the meat pie for my dinner. It was so fantastic we took 3 to go to put in my fridge. They were even kind enough to give me heating instructions for our oven. Sitting outside gave me the feeling I was back in Perth sitting down by the beach having beers with my mates. Only thing missing was the sound of waves crashing. The service is friendly and prompt. read more

Sitting outside while the train goes by with a hoppy pint was so relaxing. We tried quite a few beers and all were great. While we wouldn't order the fish and chips again, I'd eat 10 of the meat pies in one sitting without hesitation. The bartenders were all friendly and loved that they had regulars playing video games on one of the TVs. read more

Came here this week for an event and was delighted with the space! It's a cute little tap room with a big covered outdoor seating area, which was lovely because our huge group was able to enjoy the outdoors from our large table even when there was a downpour. I had the Wooly Jumper, a rich and warm dark beer that was delightful and I will definitely have to grab again before we cycle to summer flavors. A lot of the girls in my group got cocktails and those seemed to take a while, but ya know, it's a brewery so you get what you get. They sounded good though, so I may try one on a quiet night in the future :) read more

Nice place to hang out casually. Came only because it was next door to another place of business I was at. Didn't have a huge selection of beers or sours. Especially for a brewery, enjoyed the staff making recommendations for me. Patio is fun and love their pet ‍ that hangs out. Bathrooms were exceptionally clean. Staff is chill. read more

plenty parking options - lot + street. food menu. only one cider option. cocktails menu as well. plenty outdoor covered patio seating. attentive service. live music on Saturday was great. https://cdn.flowcode.com/prodassets/MASTER_Food_and_drinks_menu.pdf?ts=1750798871&fce_id=c61f79cb-64d5-4d5a-892a-474c28518248 read more

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Great food! The guys behind the bar are super friendly, give great recommendations and just make the place a good chill place to come hang out and grab food or drinks read more

Platypus brewing is one of those places where I would often drive past, but never have a good chance to come visit. Ultimately, we found an afternoon where we were around the area and had a chance to enjoy the neighborhood brewery. You'll notice the familiar feel of outdoor wooden patio seating and games for all to play. Right inside are you bar favorites of high wooden tables, clean area to sit and some tables for families. All you got to do is go up to the bar and take a look at their nice menu of different style beers. Some of my favorite styles to go to is the coffee porter and amberye they had. Both the flavors were very standard and nothin bad about them, but my ultimate favorite coffee porter hands down is 8th wonders and Platypus's unfortunately did not come close. Either way, Platypus is a great spot to enjoy a few during the day. Glad I came to try it out. read more

Platypus Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Beer is decent. The service here is atrocious. Bartenders doing shots behind the bar while it's slow often leads to garbage service, I've found. After the bartender gagged on her shot, she walked up, cleared my empty glass, and apologized for gagging and told us that she didn't drink hard liquor often. She walked away and I was then ignored for another ten minutes. She continued to serve other new customers that walked up at the other end of the bar. Two other employees were behind the bar as well. Finally one of the other employees realized what was going on, and I took that opportunity to close the tab and leave. While the drunk bartender was mixing a drink during this time the pour spout fell out of one of the liquor bottles into the mixing tin and way more liquor than she intended to pour into the tin came out. She fished the spout out with her fingers and carefully poured the excess back into the bottle. I'm fairly confident that once it's poured out of the bottle it's illegal to put it back in. I won't go back. Go at your own risk. read more

Stopped in after a visit to The Post. This place was great! Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Very laid back with several televisions. Owners are Australian and have some themed fun events. There is great selection of a dozen or so craft beers brewed on site. My fav was Grandaddy Purp. My husband loves IPAs and after tasting four on a flight, enjoyed a pint of Orbit. Platypus does have food. We nibbled on the Brussel sprouts, which is one of the favorites of the locals (we were told). I bet their flounder fish and chips is good. It was place where they would know us by name if we returned. And we will. read more

Good service, good beer (I got the stout), good snacks, good place you stop with the kids since there are games they can play while the adults watch the game or whatever...lol.. Fancy fries recommended by the kids! read more

Platypus Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food, service, and ambiance were all right on point. I went by myself, and sat at the bar. They have a full bar with house cocktails as well as a happy hour. Service was prompt and came with well delivered suggestions. (Not too pushy or annoyed) I ended up ordering some food and talking with some of the other bar guests as well as the owner who was very friendly and engaging. The parking lot was big, but I went during the day- so I was told people come in thru a side door? Not sure. All in all I would definitely recommend for a chill night- and to check out their patio out back. read more

Love this brewery! It's a fun environment and has great food and drinks! Australian day is always a blast as they have a large event every year! The service is pretty good as well. The bathrooms are not large but good enough for the brewery. They have a cute out door patio as well! They provide games which i like as well! read more

It's a laid back warm environment with tasty beer selections & delicious food! The service was excellent, we'll definitely be returning soon! read more

Came to the place for steak night. Enjoyed the steak and I enjoyed two of the bears. Unfortunately I can't remember the name. The vibe was chill and definitely a good spot to just sit out on the patio and drink and talk with friends. read more

Excellent all the way around. The beer is absurdly good and the food pairs well. Their pineapple/ jalapeño sour is one of the best beers in Houston. We also tried the sausage roll and meat pie. You cannot go wrong with either option. read more

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Food was amazing and the outside seating is really nice. The live music was a bit loud, I had trouble talking with my girlfriend. Service was on point and our waitress was on top of things. Beer selection was nice as well. We will be back! read more

My wife and I went for the first time to meet some friends for dinner. We really liked the variety of beer styles available. We did a flight, then had the hard decision to pick one to get a full pour of. All of them are solid. The staff was great and attentive. The ambiance inside was a bit loud that day as there was a large group there, but the outside was just as nice. We will definitely be back! read more

Was craving steak and was in the area so decided to check this brewery out. To get the steak night promotion price, you need to order an alcoholic beverage with it. I ordered the steak with brussel sprouts as the side. The beer I tried was the Bobby Dazzler which is an Australian Blonde Ale. If you're a fan of light beers, the Bobby Dazzler is the one to get. I ordered the steak rare but it came out closer to medium to medium well which was quite disappointing. Loved the brussel sprouts though, highly recommend the sprouts if you're having a tough choice deciding on a side. I'll probably give this place a try again in the future just to try their other beer selection. read more

Platypus Brewing - Steak night - Breweries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Potatoes where good but very dry more butter needed. Toppings bacon, cheese, green onions, were really good. The steak though ... it wasn't what i was expecting but it was okay. It was super dry for my medium rare steak and my lil friend's medium steak. The sunset outside was lovely, the picnic tables are cute, and the flowers are blooming. Perfect place to unwind after a long, hard day of work!! Would come again for the beer :) read more

Platypus Brewing - The steak and potato. Beer on the side. - Breweries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Had a great conversation with the bartender. Seems like a really good guy. Thanks for the beer. It's great you seem like to have a good operation. Very clean brewery great bathroom read more

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Love this place. Decided to come to them and vice the silly Japanese restaurant around the corner that you can't get in without a reservation. We met Attoy & Jesse James, and they were the utmost professionals. Attoy graciously walked us through the amazing beers and food, and Jesse James was cool and chill. This place is truly a great place, great people, and great food. You can't go wrong eating and drinking here. We highly recommend Platypus Brewery. 5 stars all the way. Btw, get the fish & chips and fancy fries, recommended by Attoy. Thank you again, Platypus Brewery! We will return. Cheers ! read more

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great ambiance and great selection of beers! Excellent service!!! Outdoor area is great

I went to Platypus to watch the 4th of July fireworks with my brother. great crowd, great food, great beer. upstairs they have a nice lounge with another fully stocked bar, big plasma TV with X box and some games, nice leather couches, etc. read more

The environment was great. Very chill. They had a wide selection of beers to choose from.

Great experience! The food was good (we got a salad, fancy fries, chicken parm) and they had live music when we came. Service was really good. :) read more

Awesome brewery. Great people, great beer, great location. Fish & chips were spot on! Can't wait to try their brunch!

Youthful vibe. Fairly big covered beer garden but the heat might have you retreating for AC like we did. Inconsistent service. Did a mid-afternoon stop amidst a brewery crawl and the beers at Platypus are decent but unmemorable. Still appreciative of cold brews on a hot day. We were seated at the bar and it was quite odd that they kept stacking dirty dishes, glasses, and sampler trays to the the right us without clearing them. Bartenders were apathetic just standing there doing nothing while ignoring the mess next to us. Wouldn't warrant a specific trip here but if you're in the neighborhood, check it off the list I guess. read more

Good service,good beer, atmosphere reminded me of my time leaving in London . Family friendly read more

The bartenders were friendly and happily answered my numerous questions about how the beers tasted and their styles. my wife keeps asking when we are going back. read more

great atmosphere and friendly staff! love the variety of drinks! Highly recommend and would be back in the future