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Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden

Beer Garden and German Restaurant$$$$

Downtown Austin, Austin

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Ranked #6 for fried chicken in Austin
The experts at Austin Chronicle and Eater recommend this place
"Fried chicken sausage was fantastic!"(11 Tips)
"Everything is good here; especially the voluminous draft beer list."(36 Tips)
"Highly recommend Banger & Mash followed by the apple pie!"(14 Tips)
"Duck and fig sausage is great but watch out for bits of bone."(5 Tips)

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Francheska SalazarMarch 7, 2015
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!
EaterJuly 9, 2013
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 ChronicleAugust 5, 2013
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 MilamDecember 22, 2018
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 AdwAugust 4, 2016
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 CMay 29, 2019
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 HoweJune 29, 2018
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 VargoSeptember 15, 2017
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 CoulsonMarch 15, 2019
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?).
Aaron AllonDecember 27, 2014
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.
Ariana VoyerFebruary 5, 2018
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.
Kyle BunchFebruary 24, 2013
Been here 5+ times
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.
Ernie BelloOctober 6, 2015
Over 100 beers on tap (half are local), artisanal sausage, plenty of seating, and live music. Can't get much better than that.
Marc ChiricoJuly 4, 2016
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 ChronicleMay 27, 2013
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
BailieOctober 27, 2015
Been here 5+ times
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.
ThrillistJune 11, 2013
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 🇨🇴 PulidoNovember 17, 2013
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 BDecember 13, 2013
Been here 10+ times
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.
Social News NetworkAugust 14, 2013
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.
Laura DickMarch 9, 2013
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!
Kit RojasMay 18, 2015
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 MacJuly 20, 2015
Extensive selection, attentive service, and good live music on a hot Sunday afternoon. Loved the Circle Blur, but the flights are fun too!
MarionApril 21, 2016
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!
AmateurConciergeNovember 17, 2019
Tons of sausage varieties and lots of beer on tap. Chilli cheese fries are good despite having a subpar fry as a base
Miguel McBainFebruary 12, 2016
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
Pam RodriguesJuly 5, 2015
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!
Alexander McEvoyMay 27, 2019
An amazing space with the only two things you really need. A ton of beer and plenty of seating.
Peter CentofanteSeptember 23, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Absolutely amazing. Food, beer and enviornment out of this world. Go watch the polka band cover Beyoncé on Sunday's during Oktoberfest.
Brad MaysAugust 19, 2013
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 JobesJanuary 20, 2020
Smokey and the boat sausage and of course the classic brat. Beer list is out of this world.
Jessica FradonoMarch 8, 2013
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 RuizJune 14, 2018
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!
steenFebruary 21, 2017
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 MagFebruary 4, 2015
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
Stephaniiiiiii RAugust 11, 2014
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.
Men's Health MagSeptember 16, 2014
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.
Werner SeibertApril 21, 2018
They have great sausages, local made. They also have a great variety of beers, anything from local breweries to famous ones.
DAugust 6, 2013
Been here 5+ times
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.July 19, 2017
Huge beer selection and tons of bangers. What more do you need?
Erika LoyaMay 12, 2015
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!
Meg FarmerApril 2, 2017
A little less crazy than other spots on Rainey, the food and music scene is fun. Fried chicken sausage was super good.
Nicole McAfeeAugust 3, 2012
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!
Kristi BrawnerJuly 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
So friggin' delicious. The duck, bacon, fig, the spicy pickle jar app, and the heavenly snickers mason jar dessert are particularly incredible.
Stuart ReeveApril 11, 2018
Excellent selection of beer and sausages, had a very pleasant lunch here. The guy serving us was great, knowledgeable and patient
Elissa GenovaSeptember 3, 2012
Order a brat on a kolache bun, sweet peppers, onions and spicy mustard. Enjoy with a flight of local faves.
Lisa HFebruary 6, 2015
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 BenettiMay 7, 2016
Inexpensive, fun, and delicious. Drunken chicken sausage was delectable, I'll be back for another next time I visit Austin.
Inna GSeptember 30, 2017
Amazing hotdog and bear selection. Nice vibe for a beer garden.
Jordan SmithAugust 21, 2016
The rabbit & shroom banger was amazing with the fried cheese curds to start. Delicious! I would definitely go again

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