Brewery Food??

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We are going to be in Austin for NYE and love to check out local breweries when we travel- I know there are some breweries in Austin but I'm wondering which brewery has the best food??

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The best brewery food in Austin is at North by Northwest located at the Arboretum Area( Loop 360 and between 183 and Loop 1.

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Draught House has free bratwursts and knockwursts every Saturday starting at 5:00. Best brewery/tavern in town, and you can't beat free! 

(Note: Other than their free brats on Saturday, don't expect to be able to eat there otherwise)

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not an answer to your question, but the best beer probably at Uncle Billy's Brew and Cue. The BBQ is passable, but not close to the best BarBQ in the area.

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Uncle Billy's
1530 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

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You will need to go to brewpubs to get food and beers that are made onsite. Here in TX, full on breweries (512, live oak, real ale, etc) cannot sell on premise if they are distributing elsewhere (bars, stores, etc). Some have sample rooms, but they are usually minimal since they can't sell. I know in other states you can go to a brewery and get beers, food, merch,etc and have a great experience. Hopefully this will change.

Brewpubs on the other hand, can sell on premise, but cannot distribute.

Why mention this? To lower expectations of getting to a full on brewery around NYE. You will have to stick to the brewpubs, or straight up bars to get a sampling of local beers.

With that said:
Blackstar COOP: House beers, solid guest taps including texas beers and some micro's and menu featuring 'texas pub fare'. Menu has lots of local ingredients, vegetarian, etc. Reasonably affordable. My first choice for balance between good food and solid beer selection.

NXNW: Only house beers which are well made, but don't get too extreme (their pale ale is great though), and the menu is a bit fancier and pricier.

UncleBilly's: Good House brews, some local guest taps. Barbecue/food is not good.

Draughthouse: Few food options, but the reason to come here is to drink quality craft brew. This is my favorite place to drink beer in austin. House brews are always changing and is not the focus of the bar. They have 60-70 taps, and 2-5 of those will be house beers.

To answer your q: I would go to Blackstar to get fed and have a few house beers. Once done there, I would cruise down the road and have more beers at Draughthouse. If you have more time here, then I would hit up NXNW and maybe Uncle Billy's (for the beer).

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I think we are going to check out NXNW- what do u recommend ordering??

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