I had the pleasure of having Fat Belly Pretzels for my work picnic. Soft Pretzels are one of my all…read moretime favorite snacks, so I was very excited to try these. We had several party trays and they came with several different flavors. My favorite was the cheddar Jalapeno pretzel with the Spicy Pretzel Dip. My coworkers enjoyed snaking on them during the picnic and I was able to take some home. They were even better when you warm them up. I will be looking for a reason to order more soon.

This review is long overdue, about 1.5 years ago we had Fat Belly Pretzels for the late night snack…read moreat our wedding and they were amazing! They were to us, individually wrapped with individual servings of different dipping sauces. They're also vegan, which our handful of vegan guests really appreciated. I was selfishly hoping to have some leftovers to snack on post-festivities but they were all gone, because our friends were stuffing the extras in their purses on their way out the door. They were a hit! We're not in Texas anymore but I dream of these pretzels and can't wait to have them again one day! Instead of the wedding cake tradition on our anniversary, I told my husband and we just need to order Fat Belly Pretzels...every year. I don't think pretzels would mail well, so I'm just counting down the days until we're close enough to get these again.

Another great Austin brewery. Plenty of seating inside and outside. I bounced around between the…read moretwo to take in the people watching on 6th St. Beer- I had both their Hazy and WC IPAs and they were tremendous. I can see why they are an award winning brewery. Service was quick and efficient. I didn't wait long to be served.

This brewery is cool. Counter service, with a full food menu. The coffee line is the same though as…read morethe beer & food so the people in front of me kept ordering coffees which extended time I was standing in line. Lots of seating, some in a courtyard, on the back patio, or the other building across the courtyard. The carnitas tacos were good & came out fast. There's a self serve hot sauce fridge. The guac was maybe a little tangy for me... not my fave but still pretty good.

We arrived on an early Friday evening! It was already a bit busy but we got the beers and food very…read morequick. So quick that it took as much time for food to come out, as it took us to get 2 beers from the bar!!! The server was looking for us, we didn't even get to find a table yet lol

We absolutely loved our visit to Scholz Garten. The food was outstanding. So bold, rich flavors and…read moregenerous portions across the board. Every dish we tried was clearly made with care and tradition in mind, and it truly delivered. (I spent 3 months traveling Germany and Europe, and I have missed the food! So this was great!) The servers were incredibly kind, attentive, and helpful, which made the experience even better. The atmosphere is what really ties it all together. Such beautiful scenery, a relaxed beer-garden vibe, and a sense of history that makes you want to linger. It felt authentic, comfortable, and truly made me reminisce on my time in Germany. As first-time visitors to Texas, this was a perfect stop on our vacation and one we'll remember fondly.

Listen this place has great food,l and great beer but their kitchen closes at 9 on Saturday even…read morethough they close at 11. We came in thinking they still served food till 11 but no :'(

A normal day of the week (even a weekend) FF is a 5. The beer is good, the staff is friendly, the…read morepizza is tasty (not my fav in town but it's up there), and I love the two level outdoor area, plus its family friendly and has a playground which is fantastic when we are hanging out with friends who have kids. However, be wary of attending events here! We've been a couple of times now, both with live music, the latest during SXSW, when its just a shit show. Their parking is a little limited, now they have 2 lots which is usually fine for normal days but it's not nearly enough when they have an event going on. There are people parked on the gravel past the actual parking lot and both times we got to watch someone spin their tires trying to escape a parking spot they really shouldn't have attempted in the first place. Service was insane for this last show- someone booked a wedding reception on the bottom floor at the same time as this SXSW (not official but advertised as an ancillary show) event so only the top bar was open and the lines to order went almost all the way through the inside! It just wasn't planned well. I really do enjoy this bar but I don't know that I would go to another show there- think it might just be for random meet ups.

All these years, many restaurants have come and gone, but Pinthouse has continued to impress…read more Whether you are taking the family out, or simply grabbing a beer and doing some work, there is no better place. I came in and grabbed a beer at the bar and worked on my laptop while I waited for my buddy to join. Even though it was a busy week night, there was still plenty of seating. Every single employee is incredibly friendly and seems like they truly care about the work they do. We ordered a pizza, salad, and Italian sub. The pizza and salad were fantastic as always. I probably wouldn't order the sub again but that won't change my love for this place.

Pinthouse is an Austin classic with good pizza and beer. This South Lamar location has more space…read morethan others, so we came here with a group of around 36 people. We waited maybe 20 minutes to order then another 45 minutes for food, which wasn't that bad for a busy Friday night. We were crowded outside, and we didn't really have enough table or chair space. That's to be expected when we descended upon the restaurant with such a large group. For six people, we ordered three pizzas to share. We definitely could have shared with more people because we had some pizza left over. We got The Works, Shroomin' Goat, and Texas Chicken Ranch pizzas. The Texas Chicken Ranch was by far our favourite. It was really good, while the other two were alright. The crust was weirdly bubbly and amorphous looking. There was a lot of crust. The Works was okay. The sauce and meat weren't particularly tasty. The Shroomin' Goat was a vegetarian pizza with a lot of arugula, which is not my type of pizza, but our vegetarian friend said it was okay. Great vibes at Pinthouse overall though, and I have enjoyed their other pizzas in the past.

I'm not one of those people who updates a review each time I visit the same place. Unless of…read morecourse, it's warranted (ie bad service or better service). This warrants an update because my initial review was nothing more than a couple of sentences and written long after I'd visited multiple times. Brewtorium opened back in 2018 and I've been several times during our twice yearly trips to visit family (prior to relocating to ATX). Ok, so... Going from four stars to five and I'll explain in a minute. First, I want to say how incredible the service is. As are the pours and food. Never once have we had a bad experience. It's a really welcoming spot with stellar beers. I love that they offer a mix of food options from traditional German brewery food to traditional American brewery and pub food. Here is why we're going up a star: during our latest visit, I walked over to our table after ordering and spilled my beer everywhere. Before even getting a sip lol. A staffer immediately came over with towels, cleaning products, and a fresh replacement beer. All without making me feel foolish or embarrassed. Next, we attended an event in the private room and it was perfect. Service continued to be above and beyond. Finally, I'd like to thank the brewmaster and brewers for "The Lost Mambo" and to beg that it stay on regular rotation and not seasonal. Gang, this is the greatest beer!! My absolute favorite. It's an Italian pilsner (only 5.5 abv) w/lemon biscotti. Wow. Wow. Wow. One of my fave breweries. Hands down. Support local. Drink beer...or not (they've got mocktails and n/a beer options).

Great beer, great vibes, great food, fast service…read more We visited recently and had such a good time. While busy, we got through the line incredibly fast, had a lovely interaction with a staff person, and got a seat at a large table with no issue. We ordered a variety of salads (literally so good) and fries as well as flights of beer. I was really impressed with the beer (I had one with electrolytes that was so good)! Definitely a good spot for a group. Great place!

Central District is Austin's only downtown brewery, which has survived 7 years thanks to its great…read morebeer 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.)

Stopped by here for a quick beer in between work events. It was a Tuesday around 5:00pm and it was…read moreextremely 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!

Next to Better Half, while this place is immaculate in every aspect there's only shortcoming: the…read morefloor of the restrooms! The decorative design of the restroom walls look cool. All that good feeling go away as you look upon the floor / ground of the restroom area. As you look down it looks unhealthy and non-aesthetic. The venue is spacious, has hard-core brewing of good beer. Has WiFi (details below), env. friendly (has recycle bins) SSID: "Hold Out Guest" password: burgerbeer

Hold Out comes to you from the fellas behind Better Half and Little Brother. They really seem to…read moreknock it out of the park with their different venues. Dig this brewery and their pours. They have a really extensive beer menu with delicious choices. Some of the best craft beer I've had. Great space with two levels. The interior lower level isn't large but can hold a decent amount of people. Lots of outdoor seating covered and uncovered. They also have an upstairs bar which is really chill. Like most breweries, there were kids and dogs everywhere. Service is efficient, friendly, and fast.

If you're looking for authentic German food in Austin, The Black Forest food truck at Live Oak…read moreBrewing Company is the place for you! This food truck is so simple and unassuming, you may actually miss it. As a complement to Live Oak's German style beers, The Black Forest food is a perfect pairing for German beer. The menu focuses on classic German food. Menu favorites include Schnitzel sandwiches, bratwurst, fresh baked pretzels, house made potato salad and homemade mustard and pickled vegetables. In addition, small chips and cookies are sold for $2. We shared the pretzel...OMG, it was mutant large...enough for three people. The pretzel came with queso and stone-ground mustard (preferred the mustard). The pretzel was firm and flavorful on the outside and soft inside...ideal combination. Neil, the owner, was so super nice and shared some history regarding the brewery. He also has had a daily special. The food truck is located at Live Oak Brewing, making for an ideal German beer and food pairing experience.

One man show it appears, but the service was fast and man was that some good German food…read more Very impressed with the offerings in this little trailer. Gotta love the ambiance of this tucked in Grover next to the brewery

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 ;)