Question for Austinites

Discussion in 'Southwest' started by Clutch131, May 15, 2013.

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  1. Clutch131

    Clutch131 Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2009 Texas

    My wife and I will be rolling through town Friday on our way to Lake Travis. Anyone have any recomendations for a place to grab some good food and a few good pints for lunch?

    Thanks!

    Eric
     
    #1 Clutch131, May 15, 2013
  2. bccocx

    bccocx Pooh-Bah (1,576) Jan 13, 2007 Texas
    Pooh-Bah

    Here are some great resources:

    http://beeradvocate.com/community/threads/visiting-austin-looking-for-some-recommendations.84921/
    http://beeradvocate.com/community/threads/austin-beer-scene.65024/
    http://beeradvocate.com/community/threads/austin-texas-beers-etc.38646/
    http://beeradvocate.com/community/threads/bottle-shop-recommendations-for-austin.50850/
    http://beeradvocate.com/community/threads/austin-sept-19-21.39507/

    My personal recommendation: Banger's or Franklin's BBQ (they don't have a large selection of beer but the BBQ makes up for it)
     
    #2 bccocx, May 15, 2013
  3. Clutch131

    Clutch131 Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2009 Texas

    Awesome! Much appreciated.
     
    #3 Clutch131, May 15, 2013
  4. berkshires

    berkshires Initiate (0) Apr 20, 2013 Texas

    Hopfields
     
    #4 berkshires, May 15, 2013
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  5. kmello69

    kmello69 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2011 Texas

    If you want BBQ, I'd actually recommend J. Mueller Meat Co., simply because they are very close to Franklin in quality, and no 2 hour lines.

    As far as food AND beer, I'd recommend Pinthouse Pizza or Black Star Co-Op (only because I'm personally not a fan of the food at Bangers)
     
    #5 kmello69, May 15, 2013
  6. bccocx

    bccocx Pooh-Bah (1,576) Jan 13, 2007 Texas
    Pooh-Bah

    J Mueller is great. John smokes prime rib on Friday. It's fantastic.
     
    #6 bccocx, May 15, 2013
  7. BK1017

    BK1017 Initiate (0) Nov 9, 2009 Texas

    Pinthouse pizza for lunch. Or Hopfields if you want something fancy-ish.
     
    #7 BK1017, May 15, 2013
  8. Clutch131

    Clutch131 Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2009 Texas

    I am thinking we might try Hopfields. The tap list looks good and the food looks good too. Thanks for the suggestions guys!
     
    #8 Clutch131, May 15, 2013
  9. berkshires

    berkshires Initiate (0) Apr 20, 2013 Texas

    Burger is solid. Nicoise salad is solid and the mussels with fries are solid.
     
    #9 berkshires, May 15, 2013
  10. AdamR46

    AdamR46 Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2011 Texas

    Hopfields is my go-to. Best Fries
     
    #10 AdamR46, May 15, 2013
  11. cyde

    cyde Initiate (0) Feb 12, 2012 Texas

    Bangers has a solid tap selection, and their weekday lunch special is good too. $7 for a brautwurst dog (house sausages), two toppings, side, and a pint of local beer. Get the peppercorn ketchup with your fries!
     
    #11 cyde, May 15, 2013
  12. Clutch131

    Clutch131 Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2009 Texas

    Does Hopfields do growler fills?

    Thanks,

    Eric
     
    #12 Clutch131, May 16, 2013
  13. BgThang

    BgThang Initiate (0) Dec 23, 2007 Texas

    BANGERS rock, you can by bottles from them to go as well and their lunch special is descent as well.
    Hopfields is rather small so if you go after 4 or 5 it will be crowded.
     
    #13 BgThang, May 16, 2013
  14. 13DegN

    13DegN Devotee (368) Mar 25, 2012 Texas
    Trader

    Yes.
     
    #14 13DegN, May 16, 2013
  15. Clutch131

    Clutch131 Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2009 Texas

    Awesome! Thanks
     
    #15 Clutch131, May 16, 2013
  16. JohnBender

    JohnBender Initiate (0) Apr 20, 2012 Texas

    Expensive though. Go to The Growler Room.
     
    #16 JohnBender, May 16, 2013
  17. cookiequiz

    cookiequiz Savant (1,119) Apr 15, 2013 California

    On weekdays it's not too crowded.
     
    #17 cookiequiz, May 16, 2013
  18. aschwab

    aschwab Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2009 Texas

    Skip Bangers if you are from out of town. Yes, it is great, but go with Craft Pride. Drink the 60ish taps of all Texas beer. Bangers has a great selection as well, but it has beer from everywhere. Focus on stuff you cant normally get.
     
    #18 aschwab, May 16, 2013
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  19. BgThang

    BgThang Initiate (0) Dec 23, 2007 Texas

    go to both, they are next door to each other
     
    #19 BgThang, May 16, 2013
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  20. aschwab

    aschwab Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2009 Texas

    I like your thinking...
     
    #20 aschwab, May 16, 2013
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