Heading to Austin, TX: where's the good beer?

[Quercus]

SWMBO and I are headed to Austin, Texas in early May.

It will be a very short trip, just two nights, to see Wilco at Stubb's.

So, I'm trolling for brewpub, bar and restaurant suggestions. Let's hear 'em!

 

[blacklab]

Ed?

oh 10 characters i love u, etc

 

[enderwig]

Not a brewpub or restaurant, but I wouldn't make a trip to Austin without at least swinging into:

AUSTIN HOMEBREW SUPPLY, LLC
7951 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78757

 

[BlindLemonLars]

I'm guessing it's at EdWort's house! Just give him enough advance notice to fire up the green egg.

Anyhow, that's where I'd head for a pint, were I visiting the Austin area.

 

[Hell Brew]

I think the Gingerman is on 4th street, but you might want to Google the address.
EDIT: here is the address - 304 West 4th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 473-8801
105 bottles
82 draft

 

[gruntingfrog]

Brewpub
Uncle Billy's Brew & Que
1530 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704

Beer Bar
The Dog & Duck Pub
406 West 17th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
At the Corner of Guadalupe & 17th Street

 

[EdWort]

Uncle Billy's Brew & Que
NxNW Brew Pub
The Gingerman

Those are the places I would visit and do visit. BJ's also has their brews plus brews from Real Ale and Live Oak breweries.

 

[Quercus]

Thanks a lot, folks. I've heard of Gingerman, and we'll probably hit Uncle Billy's as well.

I'd love to pay a visit to AHS. Hopefully my wife will be equally enthusiastic.

Blacklab, I have no idea what you're typing about. Can I borrow a decoder ring?

While we're on the subject, any ideas on lodging downtown, preferably near Stubb's?

Thx,

Q.

 

[EdWort]

While we're on the subject, any ideas on lodging downtown, preferably near Stubb's?

That depends on how much money you have to spend. There's a new Marriott Courtyard and Residence in near Stubbs on 4th st (about 7 Blocks). The old Marriott on 11th st. is only 4 blocks away.

The Hampton Inn & Suites at 200 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, TX is close to Town Lake (about 8 blocks from Stubbs).

Stubbs is not in the best location in Austin if you know what I mean.

 

[Quercus]

That depends on how much money you have to spend. There's a new Marriott Courtyard and Residence in near Stubbs on 4th st (about 7 Blocks). The old Marriott on 11th st. is only 4 blocks away.

The Hampton Inn & Suites at 200 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, TX is close to Town Lake (about 8 blocks from Stubbs).

Stubbs is not in the best location in Austin if you know what I mean.

Thanks for the guidance, Ed.

I'd like to keep it well under $200 per night. This trip is already a bit extravegant, by our standards.

 

[EdWort]

I would recommend the new Residence Inn or Courtyard downtown. I've stayed there. Nice places and a good location for 6th street action, and the pubs on 4th street.