The beer bar is all about self-service, where people order up their drinks via RFID cards at the tap wall, which is heavy on the Texas options.

Located just off the Capital Metro Crestview Station rail stop, Black Star Co-op remains the first cooperatively owned and worker self-managed brewpub providing patrons with sublime daily specials and a rotating selection of house and guest drafts.

There are no frills or pretension at Workhorse Bar. However, there are around 30 taps (including local favorites like Austin Beerworks and Live Oak), a jukebox, and plenty of regulars at this North Loop hangout.

There’s something undeniably appealing about Hopfields, with an exceptional selection of craft beers available on draft, in cans, and in bottles paired with a menu that includes items such as seared lamb tenderloin, steak and frites, and mussels,

The kolache haven is perfect for beer geeks, boasting of a bar with 12 rotating taps and shop full of 400+ bottles and cans, with an emphasis on microbrews. Those looking to drink in the store are more than welcomed to with the $2 corkage fee.

The Belgian bar focuses on beers from the country, like trappist, hefeweizens, pilsners, and more, alongside brews from other places, including Central Texas. Mark a special occasion by sabering giant bottles of Deus, served in champagne glasses.

Coffee and beer are on equal footing here. As for the hoppy beverages, there are nearly 40 rotating taps with a heavy local emphasis. Check out Clarksville-adjacent sibling restaurant Better Half for a similar focus on beer.

There just aren’t a whole lot of things more enticing than sausage and craft beer. The massive undertaking await the hungry and thirsty at Banger’s, which boasts the largest tap wall in Austin (now 207 thanks to its recent expansion) and ample outdoor seating.

The Govalle restaurant and brewery is all about that beer, featuring a guest tap list featuring drafts from across the country (owner Jake Maddux is fond of Anchor Brewing’s Anchor Steam), as well as its own beers.

The hip brewery pays homage fellow Austin breweries by serving drafts and cans from local places like St. Elmo and Southern Heights.

The eclecticism of this market and pub mirrors its facade. The former convenience store houses over 60 beers, in tap or can form, along with delicious Indian fusion fare.