Nestled in North Burnet, Hopsquad Brewing Co. is the go-to spot for lively pregame vibes, offering flavorful beers and delicious pizza from Dough Squad.
"Major League Soccer fans flock to this North Burnet for the rowdy pregame atmosphere, which sits conveniently down the road from Q2 Stadium. (With nearby breweries 4th Tap and Circle shuttering, this is now the closest pregame option.) The core beer lineup is available to-go in cans, and among the favorites are the Zapatista Mexican lager and (especially) the Architetto Ruffini Italian pils. Pizza is available from the adjacent Dough Squad trailer. And this is worth mentioning: the brewery often opens early on Sundays for Formula 1 fans, and it’s the Austin viewing headquarters for fans of the Premier League team Newcastle FC. Non-beer options like margaritas and mules are also available, and a 3 to 6 p.m. weekday happy hour offers select pints for $5 and 25 percent off to-go six-packs. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Tom Thornton
"The North Burnet brewery’s kitchen is firing up a hatch green chile pizza with sausages, cilantro, a mess of cheeses (bechamel, cheddar, mozzarella, and cojita), and a crema made out of the peppers too. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Nadia Chaudhury
"The North Burnet brewery and Q2 neighbor is airing all Austin FC games." - Nadia Chaudhury
"One of Austin’s comparatively newer breweries is this North Burnet one, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Expect beers such as the Dr. Montopolis pilsner and heavier Bark Labralager dark Czech pilsner. The brewery’s food truck Dough Squad serves up pizza." - Nadia Chaudhury
"The North Burnet brewery is also a hub for the American Outlaws club, fans of the men’s and women’s national soccer teams, during the World Cup. For every screening, the brewery will offer $5 beers, a $10 special of a slice of pizza from on-site truck Dough Squad and a pint." - Nadia Chaudhury