5 Best Places to Sip Craft Beer in East Austin

Do you love craft beer and want to find the best place to grab one in East Austin? Here’s a list of some of the best beer menus in town according to Yelp.

Hops and Grain - 507 Calles St.

The best place to get local brewed craft beer in Austin is Hops and Grain. Their brew The One They Call Zoe was recently rated the best beer from the Austin area. The beer is described as “similar to a German lager, but dry-hopped to add an extra layer of complexity” They also have a German-style ale, an American pale ale, a porter, and two IPAs.

Yelp reviewer Jess K wrote: “There was nothing little about the tasting. For $10 you get four tokens (which are exchanged for full glasses of beer) and a souvenir glass. I started with the Original Zoe, she was delicious. I tried the Crystal Zoe next, I liked her even better. Next was the Nugget Zoe, she was good, but by that point I think anything would have made me happy.”

Wright Bros Brew & Brew - 500 San Marcos St.

The staff at Brew & Brew are experts in both craft beer and craft coffee. They have 38 taps of rotating craft beer, with a “local focus.” They work with breweries such as Hops and Grain, Austin Beerworks, and Thirsty Planet.

Tori M wrote: “From Brew & Brew boasts excellent coffee, and an even better beer selection. Their beer list is arranged on a matrix of light - dark and less hoppy - more hoppy, so you’re always able to find something to suit your mood without any guesswork. The servers are friendly and fun, and have no problem letting you taste their newest brews and keeping you company.”

Hi Hat Public House - 2121 E 6th St

If you want some great food to go with your craft beer then Hi Hat Public House is your place. They claim to have the “freshest craft beer in Austin,” and also offer gourmet dishes such as Shrimp Mac-n-Cheese, Duck Confit Nachos, and a Pork Belly Hoagie. They have over 20 taps, some standout options are the Zilker Coffee Milk Stout, Founders Devil Dancer; and Karbach Hop Delusion.

Erin S wrote: “One of my favorite places in Austin. They have amazing service and a great craft beer selection! Oh, and can I just say the best Mac and cheese around!”

Salt & Time - 1912 E 7th St

This restaurant doubles as a butcher shop and has a fantastic craft beer list. They have rotating taps and plenty of beers and cans to choose from. Some selections on tap right now are Stillwater as Follows, Victory Vital IPA, and Live Oak Big Bark Amber Lager. Hops & Grain Zoe and Twisted X Lager are only $3 each during happy hour.

Sarah S. wrote: Sat at the bar in the early afternoon hoping for breakfast, got beers and lunch sandwiches instead that rocked our world. Fantastic vibe, great music, fabulous beer selection, and insane meats artfully crafted into unusual sandwiches.

Ziker Brewing Co. - 1701 E 6th St

This newly opened brewery only has a few beers on tap right now, but has been well received and could be one of the hottest spots in Austin in the near future.

Natalie S. wrote: This is one of my favorite places to grab a beer. I enjoy everything they brew and the taproom staff and owners are friendly and super knowledgable. Zilker has a great atmosphere and is always at the top of my recommended places for friends and colleagues to check out.