Austin’s craft beer scene is thriving, with new breweries popping up alongside longtime favorites. Whether you're a seasoned beer enthusiast or just looking for a fun way to explore the city, this itinerary blends great brews with Austin’s unique culture, music, and outdoor attractions. Get ready for a weekend of sips, sights, and local flavor!

Day 1

Start your Austin beer trail experience off right with lunch at one of these local brewpubs.

Stop by the Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co. for a little live music, along with crave-worthy pizza and craft beers. From Dunkels to double IPAs, it’s hard to go wrong at ABGB.

Relax on the patio at East Austin’s 10-barrel Lazarus Brewing Company, pairing your craft brews with tasty street-style tacos.

Chill out in the mixed indoor-outdoor space at Central Machine Works. Snap pictures in their photo-worthy lounge area and peruse the rotating artist displays. Whether you sip on a house draft or opt for a frozen cocktail, this brewpub has a little bit of something for everyone.

Situated downtown next to the local favorite Better Half, Holdout Brewing is home to good times, cold beer and killer burgers. A newer spot to the Austin brewery scene, this spot is making its mark!

​Take a crash course and experience the best of Austin with these afternoon activities.

Shop local boutiques and see our most iconic murals on South Congress Avenue. Then, take the ACL Live at the Moody Theater Venue Tour (and don’t forget to snap pic with the Willie Nelson statue out front).

Opt outside while the sun is shining with a kayak rental from the Rowing Dock, a hike at the Barton Creek Greenbelt or a climb at the world’s largest bouldering gym, the Austin Bouldering Project (followed by a pint at nearby Hi Sign Brewing or Southern Heights Brewing Co.).

Looking for something more low-key? Hop on one of our many local food and beer-oriented tours and let the experts be your guides. Check out Austin Eats Food Tours, Twisted Texas Tours and more.

Start your evening at a beer garden that’s sure to make your friends and followers swoon.

Watch the sun go down from the shade of the live oak trees at Live Oak Brewing Co. with a pint of their famous Live Oak Hefeweizen in hand.

Relax at St. Elmo Brewing Company in South Austin with good friends, live music and killer comfort food from the Spicy Boys trailer on site.

Experience the best sunset views in Austin over Lake Travis at the award-winning Oasis Texas Brewing Company

Fill up on quality bites paired with some of the best local brews at these Austin eateries.

Pair Czech-style kolaches with your beer of choice, or choose to "keep it weird" with one of Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches' funky flavors—PB&J Kolache Beer, anyone?  

Grab a pint from Meanwhile Brewing Co. in South Austin. Enjoy over 20 delicious rotating beers, wines, ciders, and low-proof cocktails in their expansive backyard, complete with live music multiple nights a week. Feeling peckish? Grab a bite from one of the food trucks on site. 

At Fast Friends Beer Company in South Austin, you can delight in a variety of beers, house-made seltzer cocktails and ciders all on draft! Not to mention their to-die-for food menu with pizzas, sandwiches, bar-style apps and more. They even have a full vegan menu!

Keep the party rocking into the night hours with live music and low-key vibes.

Enjoy a cold one at one of our many bars featuring local music like Scoot Inn or Antone's Nightclub.

Boot scoot at an iconic dancehall like Little Longhorn Saloon or the White Horse (come early for a free dance lesson!).

Soak up the hottest homegrown local music scene in the Red River Cultural District.

Day 2

If a big breakfast is calling your name, these are the must-try spots for recovering after your night out.

Grab a coffee porter and bagel from Wright Bros. Brew & Brew before getting in line at Franklin Barbecue.

Don’t miss the Sunday brunch at Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden, pairing live music and 100+ beers on tap, like Zilker Brewing Co.’s Coffee Milk Stout.

Spend the afternoon in the Hill Country exploring these breweries and taking in the region’s stunning sights.

Take a free brewery tour at Jester King Brewery and learn about the famed farmhouse brewery’s wild ales and spontaneously fermented beers. And while you're in the area, don't miss Fitzhugh Brewing and Treaty Oak Distilling.

Head to Pedernales Falls State Park for a day hike before stopping in to Dripping Springs’ Twisted X Brewing Co. Get the full experience with a tasting flight on the patio.

An hour outside of Austin, Real Ale Brewing Co. has been brewing up favorites like Fireman’s #4 Blonde Ale, Devil’s Backbone Belgian-style Tripel and Full Moon Rye IPA since 1996.

If you’re looking for a “destination brewery,” then you have to check out Vista Brewing, just twenty-five miles outside of Austin in Driftwood. With great indoor/outdoor space, a farm-fresh menu, and hill-country-centric beers, this spot is a winner for any group. Desert Door Distillery is just down the road for those in your party who aren’t beer lovers. 

If you aren’t still stuffed from your big brekkie, load up on these eats before squeezing in as much midday fun as you can in your final hours in Austin.

Find artisan pizza and a huge selection of award-winning beers at Pinthouse Pizza, with several locations around Austin. Or enjoy Flammkuchen German-style pizza, hearty sandwiches or loaded salads at Brewtorium alongside a glass of beer, cider or mead. 

Go for a dip at Barton Springs Pool or a nearby swimming hole. Or BYOB to Pinballz and try your hand at a huge selection of classic pinball and arcade games. Feel Austin’s soul and creative spirit through the city's arts scene. Spend time at one of our world-class museums or cultural arts centers.

Up for another round? Visit Blue Owl Brewing to sample a selection of innovative sour-mashed beers. Or, stop in at Quickie Pickie to grab a cold one and some snacks for your trip home.

Wrap up your Austin brewery tour with an evening at one of these local legends.

Austin Beerworks is a true staple of the Austin brewing scene and their weekend tasting hours feel more like a backyard barbecue than a bar. 

Quaff Belgian-style ales at Celis Brewery, owned by a family with a rich beer brewing heritage.

Don’t forget to stop by the Whichcraft Beer Store on your way out of town to pick up a six-pack of your favorite local brew!