Ants Beer Cave
Bar · East Congress ·

Ants Beer Cave

Bar · East Congress ·

Extensive beverage selection, 2 food trucks, pickleball

pickleball
beer selection
food trucks
knuckle sandwich
pizza den
friendly staff
great atmosphere
watch sports
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440 E St Elmo Rd E-2, Austin, TX 78745 Get directions

$10–20

Reserve a table
Restroom
Trendy
Good for groups
Good for solo dining
Credit card accepted

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440 E St Elmo Rd E-2, Austin, TX 78745 Get directions

+1 520 576 7736
antsbeercave.com
@antsbeercave

$10–20

Reserve a table

Features

•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Trendy
•Good for groups
•Good for solo dining
•Credit card accepted
•Debit card accepted
•Contactless accepted

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Jan 12, 2026

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Austin’s New Restaurant & Bar Openings

"Ants is a large beer cave at The Yard in South Austin that’s home to a handful of pickleball courts, a massive selection of bottled drinks (over 250), and food vendors The Pizza Den and Knuckle Sandwich (see below).  " - nicolai mccrary

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Ants Beer Cave - Review - Austin - The Infatuation

"Ants is a large beer cave at The Yard in South Austin that’s home to a handful of pickleball courts, a massive selection of bottled drinks (over 250), and food vendors The Pizza Den and Knuckle Sandwich (see below). We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

https://www.theinfatuation.com/austin/reviews/ants-beer-cave
Nicolai McCrary
Ants Beer Cave

Nicole N.

Google
What a great place! Friendly staff. Good beer selection on draft (even some from California - Blue Logic). Great pricing and fun atmosphere. We love the easy pickleball booking process. 10/10 recommend to take out of town guests here. We also recommend trying the birria taco family platter (13 tacos for $45) from Tejas Birria by the Padel Club.

Bryan S.

Google
We’ve been coming in here for a few months now to play pickleball and I wanted to write a review! Our group has been coming in on the same night for a couple months now. The staff is so awesome and they always take really good care of us! The courts are in great shape, they always have balls and paddles if needed! We usually hangout for awhile after and grab beers and or pizza! The food at both of the trucks is really good! Big thanks to Ants, Abby, and everyone else who takes good care of us! Best pickleball in Austin!

Amanda C.

Google
Good indoor and outdoor space. Variety of alcoholic, non-alcoholic, and THC/CBD drinks, but no liquor. Two pickleball courts and two food trucks. Gender neutral restrooms. Good music, and staff is great! We'll be back! :)

Jordan D.

Google
LOVE this place! as a person who likes craft beer and sports this is definitely the go-to spot. the selection is always rotating & they get in tons of local as well as out of state and international beers. theres plenty of TV's and a big projector so its good for football Saturdays and Sundays with friends.

Han H.

Google
Located in south Austin near St. Elmo's brewery, Ants Beer Cave is a great place to bring your friends to hang. They have 2 pickleball courts, one inside and one outside, basketball game, and pool table. They also have multiple TVs to watch sports game with large projector screen projecting most popular game. My husband and I came to watch Sweet Sixteen. It does cost money to use pickleball courts, though on Thursday nights it is free. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and great for large groups as their tables easily 10-12 people. Dog friendly as well with dogs on the patio. Food wise they have two food trucks, Knuckle sandwich and the Pizza Den. Know that both trucks close by 8 pm even on Saturday so don't trust Yelp saying it closes at 9 pm. Beer wise at least for us it was a limited menu, but my husband enjoyed his hazy IPA. This is a great place to come hang with your friend in large group! Parking is free in front.

Hildo G.

Google
Great selection of beer and pizza. Not to mention pickle ball. Awesome staff as well

Risto A.

Google
Outstanding choice of local draft beer and a wonderful setup with games, creating a chill and relaxing atmosphere. It’s a perfect spot to spend time with friends, family, or for team-building. I highly recommend visiting, and I will definitely be back again!

Aidan M.

Google
Ants is a great spot! They have pickleball, pool, table shuffleboard, basketball games, and lots of TVs. Fantastic place to watch sports or just hang out! Best beer selection in Austin with plenty of draft options and a beer fridge with more unique beers than you can imagine!
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Tessa G.

Yelp
Such a cute neighborhood spot! Great selection of beer, ciders, THC drinks etc! There's wine and beer on tap as well! The service was great! The cashier offered us recommendations and comments on the drink we purchased. There's a gravel outdoor patio with picnic tables outside and a couple pickleball courts plus a court inside as well. We went for trivia on Monday and it was so fun! There were 5 or so team and it only lasted a little over an hour. The pizza den was the highlight! The pepperoni pizza is currently my favorite in Austin!! Plenty of cheese and pepperoni and not too much sauce. The ranch was yummy too!
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Anne E.

Yelp
Wowza. What a great sandwich! The bread is so, so flavorful and toasty, the fillings are high quality, and the vibe is great here. We ate a lamb Sammie and a knuckle Sammie. Both really good. If I was forced to choose, I'd probably get the knuckle again. But it's close. Come check out knuckleheads. You won't be disappointed.
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Edith G.

Yelp
I love this place!!! It is a great addition to The Yard. This place has some great beer on tap and a fridge with tons more options. They also have wine and cider. The service is great. The temperature is perfect! The music volume is just right, you can have a conversation with people at your table. They are dog friendly , indoors like Vacancy . They have HH prices for teachers all the time. They also have a pickleball court, if that is your thing.
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Candice N.

Yelp
This place is fun! Really laid back with two pickleball courts. Plenty of TV's, lots of dogs, friendly bartenders. We stopped in here just walking by after being at St Elmo. It's really clean and I love the concept. We also got a sandwich from Knuckle Sandwich and it was pretty good. The chick pea tots were awesome!!
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Adrianna H.

Yelp
What a fun spot! Pickleball courts, great patio and TVs inside to watch the games all with a great beer selection! We tried both the knuckle sandwich and the pizza and both were excellent. We loved the elote pizza and the spicy pizza. The original knuckle sandwich is such a great take on an Italian. We loved the parmesan crisp and the soft bread! We will be back! Highly recommend checking it out!
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Amanda M.

Yelp
One of our regular spots for beer and football. Not only are there 200+ options for beers, but you are guaranteed to have a great interaction with the staff (hey, James!), meet fun people, maybe try a new beer or snack at one of the on site or nearby food trucks (Knuckle Sandwich and Pizza Den are in the courtyard), or play a game (pickleball, big add beer pong, video games, etc). It is super chill and always fun. And teachers get HH prices all day everyday!
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Christina H.

Yelp
Add Ant's Beer Cave to your list of St. Elmo's Booze Tour! However, unlike the other bars, this one opens until 12 AM on the weekends. Ant's Beer Cave offers a wide selection of beers on tap, as well as bottled beers and wines. It's a perfect place to try your next favorite canned drink available at grocery stores or for those wary to new drinks and seeking comfort in the familiar. Note: Cocktails and liquor are not available (yet). For pickleball enthusiasts, there are a total of 2 pickleball courts: one located outside and one indoors that can be booked in 30-minute increments. The staff here is friendly and eager to help you discover your next favorite drink. Since Ant's is new, you may even find yourself being served by the owner, Anthony, himself. On weekdays until 6 PM, Ant's offers drafts for $6 and & $1 off bottles and wine by the glass.
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Teri K.

Yelp
YA'LL!! check it out - Ant's has over 200 selections of beverages. Excellent wine as well. Food trucks are next level. The mushroom Ruben from knuckle sandwich is mine blowing. Best dish in Austin right now IMHO. Pickle ball and friendly staff to boot. Suggest ride share to the Yard. Fun weekend walkabout
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Jack G.

Yelp
Ants beer cave is a super cool spot to play some indoor pickleball and have some drinks with friends at the yard on st Elmo street. The owners are super nice and they have a pizza and sandwich food truck out in their patio that are both great. Both being brand new, The pizza den is good pizza with extremely friendly service, and Knuckle sandwich is the same but with sandwiches. I went to knuckle sandwich for lunch one day and they rushed my order to me because I was in a rush which I greatly appreciate. The sandwich itself was awesome and up there for best subs in Austin but you definitely pay for it as it's almost $20 after tax and tip for a 9" sandwich. Will definitely be coming to Ants often
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N S.

Yelp
Really chill spot for pickleball, a game of pool, a beer or wine and sandwich/pizza. Knuckle Sandwich was really good- Barton springs mill bread and quality fillings. Staff was super nice.
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Tina H.

Yelp
Great staff, industrial but fun atmosphere. Didn't try the food trucks but the beer was great!

Megan T.

Yelp
Best place on the strip at the yard! Vibes are great, open later than anywhere else. The bartenders at this spot are the best out there!!! James and Julie are especially awesome. I will continue to recommend this over all other spots. The best of the best. Also - check out their awesome food trucks! Overall, you can't beat it

Colt S.

Yelp
The selection of drinks were amazing! The food trucks outside are some of the best I've had in Austin. The staff members are amazing, super friendly, and helpful. The vibes are 10/10 for Ant's!!

Clay T.

Yelp
This place is awesome. Great selection of beer and you can mix and match to go beer. The service is great Abby is the coolest.