Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden

103 beers on tap, 30ish homemade sausages, an off-leash dog park, & a live music stage in the heart of downtown Austin. How have you not been to Banger’s?

9 / 10
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  • Phone

    (512) 386-1656

  • Website

    bangersaustin.com

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  • Type

    Beer Garden

Address

79 & 81 Rainey St (btwn Davis & River St.) Austin , TX 78701 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine

Comments / 255


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Francheska Salazar

It was my first time here and I decided go safe by ordering a hot dog and God was it the best I've ever had in a long time. It contained just the right amount of ketchup , mustard , and onions . Yum!

Eater

Banger 's may be all about sausage , but it's a break from the rest of the Rainey Street yuppie meat market scene. Go for brunch and enjoy live music plus their towering Manmosas. [Eater 38 Member]

Austin Chronicle

Banger’s laid-back biergarten aesthetic is a great break from the übercool ethos of Rainey St. Wash down the delish housemade sausages with 100+ taps of craft brew . Stellar vegetarian options , too. Read more

Drew Milam

Beer overload!!! Too many options and split between two bars . Definitely need to explore your options and try before you buy, if you can stomach some of the obnoxious bartenders .

Paul Adw

Awesome place with lots of seating outside , amazing homemade sausages & more than 100 beers on tap ! When they say the Andouille is spicy , they mean it. They REALLY mean it. You've been warned.

Andrew C

There is much space to eat mouthwatering bbq and drink local tasty beers and enjoy the great live music ... draft taps are on the ground floor, plus a small bar with cans/bottles upstairs!!!

Laura Howe

Went here at 11am after a very hot run around the lake . When on vacation we like to end our runs at a bar , this one was perfect! Over 100 beers on tap and friendly and knowledgeable bartenders .

Nick Vargo

Fried chicken sausage was fantastic! Lots of draft beer , michelada bar , and live music ! Hint hint.. the long tables inside the bar area are open seating . Just order food / drink at the bar !

Chuck Coulson

Great venue with ~240 beers on tap - claim to have the biggest selection in Texas! Great sausages as well . Fun outdoor biergarten type area that often has live music (who doesn't in Austin?).

Ariana Voyer

The Duck , Bacon and Fig sausage , and the Rabbit & Mushroom sausage were sooo good. Large portions and messy, but totally worth it. Rabbit is a little spicy .

Ernie Bello

Over 100 beers on tap (half are local), artisanal sausage , plenty of seating, and live music . Can't get much better than that.

Aaron Allon

Amazing beer list ...something for everyone. The homemade sausages are some of the best I've ever had. The bread on the sausage sandwiches is also a highlight. Basically this place is a 10 out of 10.

Kyle Bunch

Austin's best beer garden ...over 100 beers on tap and great artisanal (yeah, I said it) sausages . The lunch special ($8 for a sausage , side and a beer ) is one of the best deals in town .

Marc Chirico

Delicious scratch sausages and all of the sides are on point, especially the poutine . Incredible selection of domestic and imported beers with over 100 choices on tap . Crowded , but can't go wrong here

Austin Chronicle

The drink menu reads like the manifesto of a genius turned madman obsessed with suds, and the art of sausage making is shown through exotic franks. You'll want to do more than just graze this garden . Read more

Bailie

This is one of my go-to spots to meet friends. The staff is so friendly , bring your dog, grab some food and drink some of the best craft beer from around the world.

Thrillist

The menu includes South Texas Antelope & Venison Merguez , Fried Chicken (served with a "Chef 's Momma's biscuit "), and even a sausage made with BBQ bacon & shrimp ! Read more

Diego 🇨🇴 Pulido

If you're a vegetarian and thinking there may not be anything to enjoy here, order then Beats & Goat Cheese sausage . It comes a delicious pumpernickel bread . Delicious!

Laney B

The jalapeño Mac n cheese is the bomb! Just tried the bockwurst for the first time and I liked that too. Got a side of Siracha and sauerkraut on top too.

Laura Dick

Service is amazing! Nicole was an amazing waitress :) the drunk chicken with jalepeno cream corn is to die for! If your not a beer drinker try the crispin cider with a splash of raspberry beer !

Social News Network

Do not leave without trying something on the food menu. The staff is lively and helpful and the fenced in dog pen makes Banger 's a pet-friendly place where you and your dog can have some fun.

Kit Rojas

Great selection of beer , good space for groups of people. The communal outdoor seating area , performance area and overhanging lights add ambiance for a laid back summer dinner .

Lauren Mac

Extensive selection, attentive service , and good live music on a hot Sunday afternoon. Loved the Circle Blur, but the flights are fun too!

Marion

The venison and antelope merguez sausage is dynamite. They also have over 100 beers on tap and the bartenders are super knowledgeable , so try something new!

AmateurConcierge

Tons of sausage varieties and lots of beer on tap . Chilli cheese fries are good despite having a subpar fry as a base

Miguel McBain

This place is the tits, turduckin sausage and big ass beers on a patio with a live band ...wait I just came..sorry I'm back now. This place is pretty cool. Not as cool as before I came, but cool

Alexander McEvoy

An amazing space with the only two things you really need. A ton of beer and plenty of seating.

Pam Rodrigues

Over 140 beers on tap . Don't bother reading the menu, just ask their very knowledgeable serves and they will surprise you with some great picks. Fried chicken sausage was amazing!

Peter Centofante

Absolutely amazing. Food, beer and enviornment out of this world. Go watch the polka band cover Beyoncé on Sunday's during Oktoberfest. 

Brad Mays

Great service and beer selection . And, one of the only places open on Rainey Street on a Monday. Perfect for old guys like me who don't want to hang out with the usual Rainey Street crowd.

Chris Jobes

Smokey and the boat sausage and of course the classic brat . Beer list is out of this world.

Jessica Fradono

Love the 101 beers on tap ! It is a blast sitting at the bar - you can taste everything! Also have wine and kombucha on tap . Food is delicious and unique.

Jennifer Ruiz

Delicious food, an entire wall of craft beer and a huge outdoor area with some amazing music . However, you must try the MAN-mosa, a stein of your favorite brunch drink!

steen

Long list of beers but the blurbs for each are fun to read. Live music in the outside back area is great.

Men's Health Mag

With more than 100 beers on tap (including those from Austin Beer Works) and an array of sausages to go along with ’em, Banger’s gets almost everything right. Read more

Men's Health Mag

With more than 100 beers on tap (including those from Austin Beer Works) and an array of sausages to go along with 'em, Banger 's gets almost everything right.

Stephaniiiiiii R

I haven't tried the sausage , but I definitely love that there are so many beers on tap . The outside seating is great for meeting up with friends.

D

Craving a light but refreshing drink to stay cool? Try a tall glass of Crispin with a splash of framboise . Thanks to Jacob for suggesting it on a recent hot summer night!

Ben K.

Huge beer selection and tons of bangers . What more do you need?

Erika Loya

Chili Dog , Habanero Dog(BEWARE) Homemade Pickles , Jalapeno Mac & Cheese , Drunken Chicken Sausage ! Ask if they have 'Bible Belt' Beer , Best Double Stout Ive ever had!

Werner Seibert

They have great sausages , local made. They also have a great variety of beers , anything from local breweries to famous ones.

Stuart Reeve

Excellent selection of beer and sausages , had a very pleasant lunch here. The guy serving us was great, knowledgeable and patient

Meg Farmer

A little less crazy than other spots on Rainey, the food and music scene is fun. Fried chicken sausage was super good.

Kristi Brawner

So friggin' delicious. The duck , bacon , fig , the spicy pickle jar app, and the heavenly snickers mason jar dessert are particularly incredible.

Nicole McAfee

The bratwurst is delicious. The potato salad isn't really German, but it is tasty (the bacon flavor is strong). It's loud , but the food, beer , and service are great!

Lisa H

Great beer selection , ask your waiter for some help choosing if you can't decide. We didn't try the food but it looked delicious!

Daniel Benetti

Inexpensive , fun, and delicious. Drunken chicken sausage was delectable, I'll be back for another next time I visit Austin.

Elissa Genova

Order a brat on a kolache bun , sweet peppers , onions and spicy mustard . Enjoy with a flight of local faves.

Inna G

Amazing hotdog and bear selection. Nice vibe for a beer garden .

Jordan Smith

The rabbit & shroom banger was amazing with the fried cheese curds to start. Delicious! I would definitely go again

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