Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
Beer garden · Town Lake
79 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
Highlights
Sausages & 200+ beers on tap in a rustic cottage or leafy beer garden
Sausages & 200+ beers on tap in a rustic cottage or leafy beer garden
"This beer garden has one of the largest patios in the Downtown area. And with over 200 beers on draft, it also has one of the largest tap walls we’ve ever seen. The menu is made up mostly of classic German drinking food—like bratwurst, potato salad, and giant pretzels—but they also offer nearly a dozen varieties of sausage made with everything from duck and fig, to brown sugar, chicken, and apple. There’s even a “woofwurst” you can order for your dog after they’re done playing with the other pups in the large, fenced-in dog park." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs
"A lively Rainey Street favorite known for its house-made sausages and extensive craft beer selection, Banger’s also offers private event spaces that combine laid-back charm with unexpected sophistication. While the beer garden and upstairs areas can accommodate casual group gatherings, the real standout is the fully private basement space. This hidden gem holds up to 100 seated and is the only area in the restaurant where full liquor service is available. Diners can sip expertly crafted cocktails, explore Banger’s curated whiskey list, and indulge in hearty, crowd-pleasing fare like bratwurst, barbecue, and seasonal sides." - Darcie Duttweiler
"With more than 200 beers on draft, Banger’s on Rainey Street boasts one of the largest tap lists in the state, and definitely the largest in Austin. There are multiple buildings with multiple levels and menus, making it almost feel more like a compound than a single restaurant these days. But with a large outdoor beer garden and live music on the weekends, it’s a great place to enjoy some housemade bratwurst and pretzels." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"There aren’t a lot of things that are more enticing than sausage and craft beer. That is exactly what awaits at this Downtown beer garden and restaurant, which boasts the largest tap wall in Austin (now 207, thanks to its expansion). This converted house has ample outdoor seating where live music happens regularly, and the wall behind the bar holding all those taps is a mood." - Nadia Chaudhury
"With over 200 taps of beer, cider, and mead and a massive outdoor patio, this Downtown beer garden and restaurant is popular with locals and tourists alike. It serves a variety of sausages, including one with duck and another with mushroom, and has a popular brunch that includes one-liter mimosas. There’s a huge outdoor dining area where folks congregate and bands play, as well as a covered patio. Inside is mostly reserved for the standing-room-only bar and fridges to store sausage. Takeout orders can be placed online." - Erin Russell
