Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in Houston worth taking a tram to.

Where to drink local

Saint Arnold Brewing Company ★ 4.5

Texas craft, founded 1994Mon-Thu 11:00-22:00, Fri 11:00-23:00, Sat 10:00-23:00, Sun 10:00-22:00

Saint Arnold Brewing Company in Houston is the Lyons Avenue brewery from Brock Wagner, since 1994 the oldest craft brewery in Texas, with a beer garden, hall and food menu.

Tip: Order the Art Car IPA on draft. The beer hall is family-friendly and has a kid menu; the beer garden has skyline views.

2000 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020

Karbach Brewing ★ 4.2

Texas craft, founded 2011Mon-Thu 11:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00, Sun 11:00-18:00

Karbach Brewing in Houston is the Karbach Street brewery and restaurant from a 2011 founding (since acquired by AB InBev), with Hopadillo IPA, a patio and a kitchen serving burgers.

Tip: The brewery patio is the family-friendly seat. Tours run Saturday afternoon; book in advance via the website.

2032 Karbach St, Houston, TX 77092

8th Wonder Brewery ★ 4.2

Texas craft, sports-themed beersWed-Thu 16:00-22:00, Fri 14:00-23:00, Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-20:00

8th Wonder Brewery in Houston is the EaDo brewery on Dallas Street near Shell Energy Stadium, with Dome Faux'Xx Pilsner, Astro Blastr IPA, Tex-Mex food trucks and game-day crowds.

Tip: Game days are loud; weekday afternoons are quiet. The Domefoam light lager is the local crusher.

2202 Dallas St, Houston, TX 77003

Holler Brewing ★ 4.3

Small-batch craft, sours and saisonsWed-Fri 16:00-22:00, Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-19:00

Holler Brewing in Houston is the Sawyer Yards brewery on Edwards Street in a converted Studemont warehouse, with a sour and saison program and a small-batch focus.

Tip: Saturday and Sunday afternoons get crowded; Friday is the move. Bring your own food; trucks rotate weekly.

2206 Edwards St, Houston, TX 77007

Equal Parts Brewing ★ 4.2

Small-batch craft, lagers and pale alesWed-Fri 16:00-22:00, Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-19:00

Equal Parts Brewing in Houston is the Heights brewery on Roy Street with a lager-forward small-batch program, an inviting taproom and rotating Houston food trucks.

Tip: The pilsner is the house anchor. Saturday taproom is busy; Sunday afternoon is quieter.

1110 Roy St, Houston, TX 77007

Breweries in Houston, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Houston?

Peak food season in Houston is year-round.

What time do people eat in Houston?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Houston?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Houston?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Houston rewards trust.

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