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Draught House Pub & Brewery
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 5 pm - 2 am
Fri-Sun 1 pm - 2 am
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Music:
- Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Tue, Fri, Wed
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
310 reviews for Draught House Pub & Brewery
Review Highlights
"Beer selection is stellar, atmosphere is causal."
(in 80 reviews)
"Both the patio and inside are laid back and welcoming."
(in 27 reviews)
"On Saturdays, they have free bratwurst starting at 5 p."
(in 11 reviews)
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310 reviews in English
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Review from Chris M.
Austin, TX
11/26/2011
My favorite pub in Austin. I will borrow a quote I first heard attributed to my favorite pub in Fort Worth (the original Flying Saucer) and say:
"This place is the pickle on the shit sandwich that is my life." -
Review from Ian A.
1/8/2012
Go with your friends and drink. And drink. C'mon, drink some more.
This is definitely where you should be going in central Austin for your beer fix. They brew some of their own beers, which are usually on special before 11pm for a ridiculously good price. There's nothing flashy, fancy, or overwrought about this place. The Draught House knows what it is - a local watering hole and gathering place, and boy does it do it well.
It can get a little crowded, so if you've got a big group, come early or on an off night. There's just about no better place to hang out outside and drink ridiculous amounts of beer in Austin. -
Review from Steven R.
10/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
Beer! Lot's of beer! Good beer!
Minus one star for a surly and unhelpful barmaid.... -
Review from Matthew G.
Austin, TX
1/27/2012
"MMmmmmm.....beer"
The great philosopher Homer said this and so will you! The draught house is awesome because not only can you drink OUTSIDE on the patio, but also within the confines of the parking lot. You can pull out your folding chairs, and kick a few back enjoying the pleasure of conversation and good company. -
Review from Peter S.
Austin, TX
1/30/2012
One of the best places in Austin to get craft beer. They have an extensive draft list and lots of things that are harder to get in Austin. The one downfall is that for the less beer savvy person the experience isn't all that great. The staff are not to quick to help someone with thier decision.
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Review from Jen M.
Georgetown, TX
1/28/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great pub. We really enjoy trying something new each time we make it to tge Draught House. Awesome beer selection and most of the bartenders really know their beers. Their suggestions have been spot on.
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Review from Trent Z.
Austin, TX
1/8/2012
I enjoy this place quite a lot. They have quite a large selection of beers on tap. Wine is also available, but no liquor. It has a very laid back atmosphere. The first time I went there, I wore a button up shirt and felt overdressed. Everyone else was in t-shirts and sandals. It has an indoor section and a outdoor section for when the weather is fair. It's a great place to just kick back with your buddies and chill while sipping on some delicious adult beverages.
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Review from Johnny W.
Austin, TX
1/23/2012
This place was wonderful. The free Bratwurst (although I prefer the Knockwurst they have personally) was great and it was free. I seriously thought there would be a catch, but there isn't. I tried the Maltball stout which they brew there. Imagine Guinness. Now Imagine Guinness that super fresh and tastes even better because I didn't have to swim the Atlantic to get to you (plus Maltball is cheaper at $4, I mean seriously). I'm going to try getting a black and tan made with it next time. I also had the Jabberwocky (its OK, seriously, the Maltball is where it's at) and my wife had the Thirsty Goat (another Austin, TX brew). They had a very large on tap selection so you'll find something you'll like.
The atmosphere is very much like an old English pub. Dark colored wood everywhere and soft yellow light. I wouldn't say bring a first date there, but definitely good friends and conversation. The patio area is nice too. The crowd seemed a decent mix of college age and older. There isn't music being blasted which makes it a nice place to chat. FYI, I have a feeling you'll get off with funny looks or likely thrown out if you order something like a cosmo or fuzzy navel.
I have only two complaints making it a 4 star instead of a five and they are more a testament to how popular this place is. The parking kinda sucks and it got pretty damn crowded in there. The line to the bar was out the door. So as a customer it sucks a bit, but man that owner must be happy.
I recommend getting there early or ordering a pitcher of a beer you like so you don't have to keep going back like the Maltball.
Did I mention the Maltball stout? -
Review from Matthew H.
Austin, TX
8/30/2011
How I'd managed to overlook writing a review for one of my favorite pubs in Austin is beyond me.
I'm somewhat of a beer snob. Cocktails have their time and place, but given the choice, I'll always choose a good beer over the alternative. With the spike in popularity of craft beer and homebrew in Austin, lots of places have been popping up purporting to have a beer selection that can't be matched. Few places actually live up to this self-imposed hype. The Draught House is a different animal altogether - it doesn't need to hype itself.
It doesn't offer froo-froo drinks - just honest beer for working men and women needing to quench their thirst after a long day of...I dunno...moving heavy crates and driving forklifts around a generic factory floor. Or hell..any job anyone does, really. The doors are open to all. Which sometimes is a shame because the place gets woefully crowded due to its popularity. Sadly I've overheard several people crowding the interior that they "don't even like beer - I'll just have a cider or something".
Charlatans!
You cram yourself into one of the finest public houses in Austin catering to beer lovers and you're only there because it's close or a friend is meeting you there? Have you no decency?!
Go. To. Central. Market. Around. The. Corner. Sit in their cafe and drink coffee or wine or soymilk for all I care and prattle on about your new Guchi bag or shoes or...whatever... - just go be somewhere else. Let the folks truly wanting to be there take your place in line or at the table you're sprawled out on - saving three or four seats for people who will never arrive because they hate beer, too, but had the common sense to go some place where they actually want to drink the drinks.
Rise up, fellow beer lovers! Cast out the interlopers! Stop inviting your friends that don't drink beer to crowd the place with their negativity!
Es lebe die Revolution, meine Brüder und Schwestern!
Es lebe die Freiheit, Bier in Ruhe genießen! -
Review from Lora T.
8/29/2011 3 Check-ins Here
My sister originally introduced this place to me and called it "the draft horse" because her co-workers at the time called it that.
Odd.
This is a good hangout in the middle of my favorite neighborhood. They have a lot of interesting beers on tap, its fairly priced, parking isn't atrocious, and it has a nice cozy feel to it.
I like how there is every kind of person here and everyone always seems to be having a good time. Know that it can get pretty rowdy inside at peak hours. There is also outdoor seating, and tailgating--- as odd as that is.
Minus a star because the people behind the bar aren't the friendliest; one time my license was about to expire in a few days and the lady rudely reminded me that she can't serve me when my licensed is expired. Ummm ok? Thanks for the newsflash, you could have just said Happy Birthday! -
Review from Robert U.
8/18/2011 2 Check-ins Here
On the seventh day, God created Yelp.
I say that because I would have never found this place if it hadn't been for the plethora of rave reviews for this hidden gem of a beer garden deep in the depths of Austin.
One of my favorite bars from undergrad in New Orleans was a place called The Bulldog. It was a bar with a stellar beer selection, awesome specials, and on Wednesdays, you could keep the glass. Needless to say, I was bummed that I was leaving such a place. In my mind it was a slim to none chance that I could find such an equivalent in Austin.
Until now. And boy am I glad that I did.
I know I'm super late on the bandwagon with this place; I know it's been here forever and is a beloved institution in the neighborhood, but I guess it's better late than never in my catching the Draught House train.
Oh and they spell "draught" the British way. That deserves a star, right there.
Definitely a new fan. Definitely will be back. -
Review from Michelle R.
Austin, TX
12/16/2011
Moved here form Portland and was trying to find a good brew pub and found this place... It is a great place to have beer and the outside sitting is fantastic. Is my fav place to go for beer for sure... Well so far ;)
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Review from Jason T.
Austin, TX
11/28/2011
Seems apparent we need more high quality pubs in town. The few good ones are overrun... I'm no fan of crowds and so have retreated to the gingerman. this joint is a victim of it's own success.
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Review from Joe F.
Austin, TX
8/4/2011
Every time that I have been here the lines are waaaaay too long and the bartenders act like they are doing you a favor for finally being able to pour your draft...just downright d$%ks!
I used to live right behind this place and I would actually get in my car to go elsewhere.
No thanks guys... -
Review from Errol M.
6/20/2011 4 Check-ins Here
So I was chilling here with some of my favorite Yelp people on a balmy June evening and thinking they sure do know some cool places to hangout, when I realized I used to live down the street from Draught House and came here a lot with my first wife. I don't remember all the trees or the parking lot tailgating aspect of it, but I do remember that weird aftertaste you get when you're making out with a beer drinker afterward. Does that still happen these days?
I have to admit I'm semi-fascinated when I discover some people are a tad hazy about world affairs and geography, but they damn well know every difference among fifty kinds of beer. And if I ever want to master that particular niche of knowledge, I'll be first to sign up and enroll in the Draught House degree program. Apparently there's a flashing "DD" emblazoned on my forehead, because the bartender simply remarked "No charge," while handing me my bottle of Diet Coke along with a big glass with ice - this is my kind of bar.
It's been mentioned before in other reviews, but I really think what makes Draught House special is how it attracts and embodies everything that we love about Austin: old school and new school, short black dresses and jeans, Beamers and Priuses - it's all good here. If the entire Austin bar scene was drawn up like one big political map all done up in red, the Draught House would probably be that one little circle of blue. -
Review from Ashley S.
6/19/2011 16 Check-ins Here
Beer me, please.
The perfect neighborhood microbrewery with tailgaters who bring their own chairs and sit in the parking lot, or anywhere really. Now thats hardcore. No problem with parking here. Park in the empty doctor's office lots or in the neighhorhoods.
Very chill atmosphere, the patio looks nice but it was very crowded. This pub always offers house beer which is a mere $3 and I intend to try them all. I'm no beer expert, but the Suburst was awesome. Their seasonal summer beer was a bit too manly for me, with its rich nutty flavors that brought out my deep voice & my classy belches that always win people over.
I found it insanely hilarious when the bartender carded my friend and I. He looked at her ID he scoffed and said " What the fuck, 77!?" (In reference to the year she was born of course. I don't hang out with 77 year olds). Yea buddy, she's not a wittle baybay.
I'll be back when Mr. Pink, Mr. Beige & Mr. Yellow invite me again.Listed in: Burnet Rd. has a lot to offer, Pet friendly patios
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Review from Jon M.
Austin, TX
9/20/2011
The Draught House is a wonderful place to get a beer especially on pint night where most of their beers are only 2.75. Note: pint night ONLY LASTS UNTIL 11PM...I wish they would advertise that somewhere.
Edit: So they told me pint night only lasts until 11pm b/c of TABC restrictions but Flying Saucer's lasts later? Maybe Flying Saucer has different restrictions b/c it falls under a restaurant category but I dont know.... -
Review from Bill S.
Austin, TX
6/30/2011
Nothing fancy. There's a Tudor-looking building with a pub on the bottom floor and a dentist office on the top floor. There are tables inside and picnic tables outside. Lots of folks just bring camping chairs and hang out in the parking lot.
The beer selection is fine. They brew some of their own, and of course they serve lots of brands they didn't brew. I don't know whether the beer selection is better or worse than other places, and I don't care. I think they have food. I mean, I know they have peanuts etc, and they probably serve sandwiches, but I mostly come here to drink.
What makes this place is the atmosphere. It is exactly what it needs to be: not a trendy bar, not a college binge joint, not a biker bar, just a neighborhood pub. When my buddy and I want to meet for a beer or two, this is where we go. -
Review from Emily H.
5/31/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This is a great place to meet up with friends and grab a beer. Maybe get a pizza and just chill out!
I come here pretty often and find that its always a good time. I come with friends and meet my husbands co-workers here too. The beer specials are great. On Tuesdays all pints are $2.75, so get a DD for the ride home! LOL.
I am not a big beer drinker, but they do have the yummy Lindeman's Framboise! A pretty expensive beer, that for anyone that doesn't care for the taste of beer should get. Its a raspberry beer that I could drink all day long. Watch out though, they might not taste like it, but they are pretty strong and will sneak up on you.
The guys are always trying new things and there is not a shortage on anything new.
The food is limited but good. They have Mangia crust that is super tasty.
If you haven't tried it, GO! -
Review from Susan S.
Austin, TX
8/12/2011
The beer selection is more than A-OK, and is one of the best in town. If you love beer, you will find an amazing and diverse selection of options to choose from away from the annoyingness of downtown. There are plenty of special releases and local specialties here, and if you're passionate about beer, you WILL find yourself here enjoying a lovely pint or three of something awesome.
The people who frequent the Draught House are your typical beer nerds: white people, bearded men, people with dogs, UT engineering students (why is that?!), and your occasional hipster. Everyone is very chill. I actually prefer the inside, where you can read the carvings all over the tables and wonder about the years of people enjoying pints before you.
The reason for three stars is the abject rudeness of the bartenders. I mean, I don't need someone to ask about my day, engage in small talk, or pretend they care about me, but one of the most important things in a bar catering to those who have a passion for beer is a willingness to give suggestions and answer questions. If it's not slammed (which it is whenever there are specials), I don't think it's out of the ordinary for bartenders to provide a bit of information about the beer you've chosen, or recommend something. In fact, even when busy, it should be okay to ask what's the best regional IPA they've got without being ignored or visibly upsetting your bartender.
Despite this, I find myself coming back over and over again for beer! My advice is to know what you want before you get to the front of the line, and order a pitcher so you don't have to go back. -
Review from Jason C.
Austin, TX
11/22/2011
Best beer selection in Austin. It has a dirty old pub feel, the service is fine and the prices decent. Great place for a beer and a conversation.
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Review from Kelly S.
Free brats on Saturdays, a ton of beer taps and gorgeous men? DONE. So we dropped into the Draught House and the line was out the door... but the guys who do the thing behind the bar are super fast and efficient and the line to get to a gorgeous beer moves quickly.
The swiss chalet style spot has thick wooden tables, stylized signage and these funky chairs to sit while you're sippin your suds. Their local selection is outstanding and the amount of beer knowledge crowded into that place is second to none.
My friend described it as a place where you might find a gnome or a giant at any given time... and i'm inclined to believe her. Especially after 43 beers.Listed in: Support Local Business, The Austin Must Do List, Burnet Road
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Review from Steve B.
Austin, TX
4/11/2011 15 Check-ins Here
It's all about the beer.
How have I not reviewed this place? I've been coming here since I found it back in 1993 and I've been a near-weekly regular for years. The place just fires on all its beery cylinders.
Shortly after moving to Austin I stumbled on this place, and loved it from the start. A couple of years later, around 1995 they added a truly "micro" brewhouse and began serving up their own beers, including a cask conditioned Trophy Bitter that took me back to my days in England. Smooth, creamy and fresh, it was a real ale like you read about. I was hooked and 16 years later I still am.
The place has evolved over the years, changing its name from Draught House to Draught "HoRse" and back to to Draught "HoUse" again (keeping the same sign) and adding more taps (from the original 18, now up to 72), but the vibe is consistent. Beer is their life.
It's a classic old half timbered pub building with dark wood tables and chairs inside, all carved with hundreds of names and initials of beery denizens gone before. A Great Wall of Taps stands between the guests and the beer tenders, and a full row behind the bar as well. Now that peace has been reached amongst the neighbors, the Draught House features the best beer garden in town out back, with pleasant tables under umbrellas and a parking lot that encourages dogs and tailgating--the outside of the pub is a blast.
But inside some 70+ taps of local, regional, national and international craft brews are the stars of the show. Bar staff that knows beer and can help you find your favorite (if it's not too jammed at the moment--be reasonable) makes exploring new beers a lot of fun. Fresh clean beer, poured well is what you'll get here, every single time. All this, and beer BREWED on-premise as well. From a tiny brewhouse just slightly larger than the TARDIS, brewer Josh Wilson produces creative, vibrant, interesting beers in a variety of styles, and they are consistently delightful brews.
The bar offers light snacks, including pizza, calzone and quesadilla, but no one will ever mistake it for a restaurant. Unless, like me, you consider beer a food group.
Come early, line up at the center of the bar to order, grab a pint of tasty brew and sit outside with beer loving friends and four-legged companions and thank your lucky stars you live in Austin.Listed in: The Places I Go Out
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Review from Diana M.
Temple, TX
8/30/2011
This has been one of my staple beer gardens in Austin for years and I didn't think it would be possible to love it more as time goes by. I love the versatility of the indoor tables and the outdoor picnic tables. If you want to come and tailgate in the parking lot on weekends, you won't be alone in doing so! Many times I've seen people outside with their dogs in tow, which I think adds to the character.
The beer selection here is great and I can always get my old favorites and the bar tenders always have good recommendations for trying something new. Be on the lookout for the Beer Olympics event that they have here - it's a blast! -
Review from Jill S.
Austin, TX
6/23/2011
Best beer selection in town, as far as I'm concerned. Whenever I hear about a great new beer, Draught House is the place I look for it. I also appreciate the fact that they've tried to fancy up the patio area with some vines and sprinklers.
Their food selection is disappointing, which is too bad because when I'm drinking a lot of beer, I'd like to have some good food to go with it. So I can drink even more beer. But I'm pretty sure the pizza I got there was frozen at some point in its existence.
Also, that one lady who works weekdays at 5 is very cranky. I don't know what her deal is, but I'm scared to even ask her a question. And that's not cool when I'm trying to get my drank on. -
Review from Floyd C.
Austin, TX
6/13/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I love DHP&B. They have a HUGE selection of beer, and the place is super chill. I always bring my friends here when they ask where a good place is to grab a beer. There is a very diverse crowd and you can chill inside, out on the patio, or bring some lawn chairs and sit out in the parking lot.
Why not 5 stars?
Well, 5 is perfect. My perfect beer place would have 512 Pecan Porter ALL OF THE TIME! I brought my friend from out of town who specifically wanted to go get some Pecan Porter, so I was like 'oh yeah, Draught House will have it!'. Fail. Some BS about clearing out their St. Patty's day specials. And then they suggested to have Black Butte instead. It's not the same :(.
Also, I agree with some earlier reviews, they do lack a menu in hand. It would be nice to have something to look at and dwell on because the selection is so big. I could use a check list!
Also, it gets very busy, but you just learn to get over it.
Other than that, nothing should stop you from checking out the DHP&B. -
Review from Kimberly A.
New Iberia, LA
7/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
Like your favorite old leather bomber jacket, this place is warm, fuzzy and comfortable. This is where Austin's local beer drinkers come to hang out and partake in one of the oldest libations known to mankind!
No frills, come as you are!! Hang out in the parking lot on your tailgate, grab a brew and a free brat (after 5pm). Hang out for awhile and this place will cure what is ailing you! -
Review from Colleen L.
Austin, TX
9/18/2011
This is one of my favorite places to grab a good brew. The tap selection includes everything from local brews to high alcohol and rare Belgian beers. The bartenders are super knowledgeable and always willing to give you a taste or recommendation. Both the patio and inside are laid back and welcoming. Also, pint night on Tuesdays will get you almost any beer on tap for under $3. Not bad for a Tuesday (or any other day of the week) Hooray Beer!
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Review from Sydney T.
4/28/2011
This place has a great character, but it's ALWAYS crowded. That's not their fault - it's a small space. I just don't understand why it's so popular with all its drawbacks. Namely: beers here are pricey. Dude, I know it's "extra premium lager" or whatever, but I can get the same thing elsewhere for cheaper.
The kitchen has weird hours. We came in on a Sunday afternoon for beer and a snack, only to be told the kitchen didn't open for another hour. That wasn't so strange, but the next time we came in, at 7PM, we were told the kitchen wasn't open! So my question to these guys is - when IS your kitchen open? Between the hours of "whenever Sydney doesn't frequent our bar"?
But worst of all, the bartenders are rude. I have been here on multiple occasions and have yet to experience service that is anything more than civil. If I'm going to pay extra to drink a specialty beer in your little house, I would appreciate your treating me like a person and not the creature from the black lagoon. But truthfully: we love beer so much that we would probably come here more often if the service was better.
In short: I bring my out of town friends here, because it's an Austin institution (and the Dallas-ites love it), but I rarely frequent this place on my own. There are lots of less expensive places with just as much character and better service. -
Review from joseph b.
Austin, TX
7/23/2011
My favorite beer hole in Austin...
There is always a diverse mix of peeps, new beers, specials, and rainbow umbrellas. -
Review from Helena F.
Austin, TX
12/6/2011
This place is overrated. Every time I go here there is a line out the door. Everybody queues up like grade school, to obediently wait in line until you are thrust upon mean bartenders when it's your turn. You better know exactly what you want to order because they are way too busy to answer questions. With a large beer selection, you want to try ones you haven't before. After two bad selections, I was going to go for one that I had before to be on the safe side. Even though they had the poster up, they didn't carry Boddingtons. The surly German bar maid assured me that the one they do have tasted "Just like Boddingtons". Maybe, but it was flat and thin, without the body of Boddingtons. Skip the line and go to the Gingerman instead, where they talk to you about new beer selections.
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Review from Victor O.
Austin, TX
10/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
The bartenders are rude most of the time. The beer selection is the best in Austin all of the time. This is the best place in Austin to get beer. In the area, I still prefer the Dig Pub's vibe in Cedar Park, but Draughthouse is right up there.
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Review from Patrick L.
Austin, TX
4/4/2011
Tons of beer on tap, and really knowledgeable staff that will help you find what you're looking for. Even if you have no clue, they'll let you sample beer until you find one.
Amazing laid back atmosphere, with a mixed crowd of older and younger aged folk. I feel completely comfortable here in a t-shirt and cargo shorts.
Seating outside is limited, always see tons of people sitting in the parking lot with lawn chairs. Totally dog friendly, and the wifi is pretty good too.
And thanks to Draught House I found my new favorite beverage, Left Hand Milk Stout... it's like a creamy caramel dream with an aftertaste of chocolate milk. -
Review from Mike S.
Austin, TX
6/27/2011
Best beers in Austin, homebrews are often extremely tasty and affordable. Bartenders take no shit. They often have specialty/imported beers from overseas and rare microbrew casks from far and wide. The food ain't great; most days they make pizzas, nachos, and some other minimal-effort pub grub, but Saturdays, they have bratwurst that is fairly delicious.
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Review from Brian D.
Austin, TX
6/13/2011
The Draught House is not only one of my favorite places in Austin, but in my eyes, is a place that embodies what makes Austin a great place to live. Yes, the city is changing and condos are going up everywhere, but when you step into the Draught House, you are stepping back into old Austin, the relaxed, laid back Austin of yesteryear. The sheer diversity of the people there is always interesting to me. UT kids and old regulars, cyclists and bikers - everyone is welcome.
The beer selection is fantastic. They are usually among the first to acquire any new releases. The variety of local Texas beers is always quite good, which is nice because I generally go there on Sundays when Texas pints are only $2.75. Their cask selections (they have three, plus one dedicated Fuller's cask engine) are generally outstanding. Their house brews, too, are usually quite good. The brewer, Josh, obviously likes to experiment, so it is always interesting to see what he comes up with. Not all are fantastic, mind you, but the Bombay IPA and Big Tex come to mind as true classics.
While it can get quite crowded at peak hours, and the line can extend far into the parking lot, if you go in the afternoon, it is always quite pleasant. There are few places I would rather spend a balmy summer afternoon in Austin than sitting at the Draught House, sipping a cold pint of craft beer. -
Review from J P.
Austin, TX
6/24/2011
I wish I were there and you where here.
Love this place. Rustic. Huge beer selection. Usually quiet enough to talk to people at your table. -
Review from Tamsen C.
Austin, TX
6/1/2011
My favorite bar in Austin. Great beer selection, awesome patio, great specials, AND free brats on Saturday after 5 pm. What more could you want?
I also like that they have provided more cover on the patio for the summer plus they always have plenty of heaters in the winter. The last time I was there I noticed they added an outside draft board, so now I can play darts and bring my pup along! The only thing I'd change is play music outside! -
Review from David E.
Austin, TX
12/1/2010
A preface: absolutely nothing new here-- the place is awesome, eclectic, and whatever you make of it.
I work somewhere in the area and occasionally stop in. I'm always impressed by the diversity of the clientele (and it skews white, artsy, and hoppy, and I'm still amazed). That dork from engineering calculus, who made fun of you for not knowing how e to the negative x was integrated (-e^(-x), seriously)? He's there. That dude with the trust fund who paid your way out of Mexican jail that time over spring break? There too. But he's off the yayo now, and totally happy to talk about wind energy and preschools and whatever. Then there's my group: chain-smoking, playing guess what pitcher we're drinking, and generally engaging in tomfoolery.
Seriously cool. Avoid the dart boards (or walking in front of them), have a vague idea about what you like to drink, ask for recommendations, tip well. -
Review from NoDisplay N.
Austin, TX
6/8/2011
I love/hate this place.
I love - the beer selection. And one out of every fourteen visits, it isn't very crowded. When you are one of four people, this is a fantastic bar. I like that you can chill outside in the parking lot.
Hate - hardly ever is there just three other people there. During any "normal" beer drinking time, this place is slammed and mostly full of assholes. As soon as there is any sort of line, good luck getting any information about the selection from the staff. I've also never seen a full menu so you're stuck with the few beers they have written on the chalk board or handles you recognize. Parking also sucks. -
Review from Jimmy G.
4/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is a great pub. I miss out door seating, and dearly miss outdoor seating accompanied by a cigar, which Draught House offers.
You can find some good beers not so available here in CA, but the CA showing there reminded me how lucky we are out here too.
