Location: Austin
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Things to do in Austin, Texas (TX): The Best Food & Drink
Every year thousands of hipsters, groupies, and die-hard fans flock to Austin for the annual South by Southwest festival, which has catapulted the Texas city up the must-visit charts for many travelers. The sandstone Capitol building is symbolic of the Lone Star State’s "bigger is better" mentality, featuring a gorgeous whispering gallery rotunda and 22 acres of grounds. Cool off with a dip in Barton Springs, a huge natural limestone pool that’s fed by underground sources.
Restaurants in Austin
1. Genius Gin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. Strange Land Brewery
3. St Elmo Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By robbiefitz - Las Vegas, United States
We love checking out breweries and beer bars when we travel, we love beer and Austin has no shortage of breweries and beer bars. A friend told us about this palce and we had to check it out. Great spot, great bartenders, good beer.
4. Still Austin Whiskey Co
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5.0 based on 54 reviews
Still Austin Whiskey Co. is a homegrown grain-to-glass distillery in the heart of Austin, and we use only Texas-grown grains. Every step of our process is performed with a ridiculous level of care and attention, which you can taste in our spirits. Seriously. We are a ragtag collection of whiskey obsessives, gin enthusiasts, sustainability wonks, and good friends. We nerd out about the theory of élevage and heirloom grain varieties. But, you know, in a cool way.
Reviewed By MichaelAusTX - Austin, United States
The very best Urban Austin Distillery has a new Straight Bourbon whiskey that is outstanding. Their facility and Distillery includes a beautiful bar Tasting Room that can make amazing craft cocktails. They have an outdoor area that has live music and events that you can socially distance at. They have a very clean and safe environment where you feel safe and are able to have a great time. They also have tours at The Distillery so check out their website. Right now they are also shipping so order some up and get it sent right to your home.
5. Crowded Barrel Whiskey Co.
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By LilithMorgan13 - Brisbane, Australia
Booked in for a whiskey tasting experience one friday afternoon whilst visiting Austin. Amazing experience! slightly expensive but for what we were trying it was totally worth it. Stopped by the back deck afterwards and had a drink with some 'locals'. Definitely worth the visit
6. Jester King Brewery
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4.5 based on 191 reviews
Jester King is a brewery, restaurant, farm & event hall on a beautiful 165 acre ranch in the Texas Hill Country. We make food & drink uniquely tied to a time, place & people. We're a welcoming place for people of all ages to enjoy community, fun, and hospitality in a special setting. We have re-opened in the unique mold of a park offering picnic grounds and hiking trails for our guests to enjoy!
Reviewed By arodnick
One of the few places during Covid that feels safe to eat at. Excellent pizza and salad, and I love their sour beers and the country vibe. They have moved the tables out of the barn and keep them spaced 12 feet or more apart. Staff seem to be very attentive to cleanliness. We always enjoyed Jester King before the pandemic (but not mid-summer) and look forward to returning when the weather cools.
7. Thirsty Planet Brewing Company
8. The Austin Winery
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
The Austin Winery a is boutique, urban winery and tasting room, 10 minutes from downtown Austin. As a small urban winery, we rely solely on family-owned growers, from the best growing regions of Texas & California to source our grapes. We handcraft our artisanal wines in small lots, ensuring delicate blends with nuanced flavors of fruit and spice, balanced expertly with acidity and earthiness. Our AVA designate wines are pure expressions of their terroir, something we take great pride in. CEO & President, Ross McLauchlan, has focused the young team's efforts on making approachable, high quality wines that fit with Austin's culture, climate, and cuisine in a snob-free setting.
Reviewed By metalmaiden - Prospect, United States
Wonderful place for wine tasting! Very friendly people with some of the most amazing wines I've ever tried. We love to explore new things and expand our palates but also love a great classic wine as well. This place hits it out of the park on both. They have nibbles available too if you need a bit. The location is a commercial warehouse area but there are other great things to do there as well - there's a restaurant and distillery too.
9. Adelbert's Brewery
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Adelbert's Brewery is an Austin microbrewery specializing in Belgian-style ales.
Reviewed By BryanP250 - Houston, United States
Kind of out of the way, but worth finding this brewery. They had an awesome line up of beer. Darts, pin pong, foosball, and other games. I enjoyed a flight of 3 Belgian style beers and an outstanding porter. Best beer of the weekend. The grouped enjoyed out short time in the brewery.
