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Black Star Co-op
Brewery and Gastropub$$$$
Crestview, Austin
The experts at Eater and Austin Chronicle recommend this place
"Vulcan is the best and it’s always available!"(8 Tips)
"They get paid a living wage so no tips accepted."(5 Tips)
"BBQ and Fried onions plus a pint 🍺 of Recalcitrant Dockhand"(2 Tips)
"Amazing food and craft beer."(10 Tips)
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Austin ChronicleMay 27, 2013Start with shrimp 'n' grits, tofu popcorn, or a choose-your-own tasting plate, then wash down a sandwich with one of the tasty local brews on tap at the nation's first-ever cooperatively run brewpub.
EaterOctober 4, 2011The pub food at this co-op brewpub is well above what it needs to be to accompany their increasingly tasty beer selection. & no tips allowed; they suggest you buy more beer. [Eater 38 Member]
World's 1st cooperatively owned brewpub--Join up and you can be a pub owner too. Tasty beer brewed on premise plus a fine craft selection, fresh locavore menu, nice patio, @ Crestview Metrorail stop
David SassenOctober 17, 2014I love the Vulcan beer, and their cheese plate is really good (albeit expensive). It's right next to the train station so it's fun to do Black Star as a happy hour if you work near another station.
Adam RogersAugust 19, 2013The fries with bacon added are a must get. Their house beers are great, well above what I was expecting. Just make sure you know that you bus your own tables, and they don't take tips.
I’ll forever say this.. The Chicken Tikka Masala at Black Star Co-op is the best in town. Take it from an Indian dude. It’s hands down the best. Oh, the beers are great too!!
The folks who bring kids are the yuppies who live in the condos & it's not illegal to bring them. & it's not like it's 6th St! It's a restaurant/brewpub! There were super cute babies in here tonight!
Must go spot for beer lovers. Food is gastropub-like. Fries are awesome. Usually a good crowd and dark beers. No tipping!
Really loving the cantankerous dockhand. Brew has it all: porter, chili spice undertones. Like a good smooth whiskey with a lip-searing kick.
Pedro Seguel VarasFebruary 5, 2018Love the place, the music and the beer. Vulcan was a nice option of beer.
Ana VelazquezMay 13, 2013All those tips abt the chicken sandwich? They're there for a reason. Best chicken sandwich ever! Nice selection of beer to try, friendly staff, patio seating. Do it.
Michael McMinnOctober 16, 2015Black Star burger and huge selection of craft beers including their own made on premises.
Suzanne CordeiroDecember 28, 2012SAVE THE BACON TOFFEE!! This is the very last serving they have and will no longer be carrying it. Please request it every time you go in so they start selling it again!
Kristina DevegaJune 24, 2015Really laid back bar in a modern space with a lot of natural light. Food is great! Place has a large patio area
Dylan RobertsSeptember 20, 2014The in-house brews are wonderful and the staff are all well paid. These guys do it right! Also, try the chili cheese fries, you'll LOvE them!
Dominic MaldonadoAugust 1, 2013Best beer flights & wedge salad. Seriously y'all don't sleep on the wedge salad; make sure you get it with shrimp avocado cheese and egg
Justin HendersonJanuary 25, 2015For an unhealthy vegetarian option, grilled cheese is tasty, you can request it on sour dough from Easy Tiger, which is the way to go
Paula Wirth / Eat Drink OaklandMarch 20, 2012Are you looking for incredibly tasty beer and food, plus outdoor seating, and a family friendly environment? This is it. Don't tip, this is a co-op and everyone makes a living wage.
Angel PerezAugust 23, 2014The question should be, what's not good here? Fresh ingredients, fresh brewed beer, great environment. Always a nice time!- Matt DaileyAugust 21, 2014They get paid a living wage so no tips accepted. It's nice to just pay for what I want. Great beer and best chili in town.
Ben EversonSeptember 22, 2014Nice hoppy beers. Fries are really good, fish and chips are really good, grilled cheese is really good.
Jonathon TaylorJanuary 24We did not do well in trivia, but it was fun. The announcement system is a little quiet, so sit close to the host if you can.
The fries are delicious! They are more than willing to let you sample beers and there is no tipping allowed which makes the prices really reasonable. And right next to the metro rail.
- Backyard Burger 🍔 with Gruyere, BBQ and Fried onions plus a pint 🍺 of Recalcitrant Dockhand #coopEating
Rob ZaleskiJuly 4, 2015They have some amazing microbrews, and typically one really strong one that you should proceed drinking with caution.
Great beer, the sour ale was good but not very sour. Fantastic food, this place is a must visit
You can't leave monetary tips here. If that makes you feel guilty, just donate by ordering another beer.
Russell BondMay 4, 2015Beer! All of the beer! The steak and fish and chips are both outstanding dishes!
Katie FontenotJune 24, 2014Fried jalapeños were delicious but crazy spicy. Chicken sandwich was alright. Bar steak was great. Try the raspberry ale!
Become a member, and then YOU could help design the next beer with Jeff, the brewer extraordinaire. He often holds beer design workshops.
Hipster Travel Blog - Travels of AdamSeptember 11, 2012Bartenders are friendly so long as you wait behind the line before ordering. They'll also patiently provide you with samples of each of the beers on tap.
Candace MaestasJune 14, 2012Get here early the lines are long but worth the wait! I love the burgers and other items have been wonderful as we'll.
If you have a gluten sensitivity, ask for no aioli with the bar steak. The meal is advertised as gluten-free, but the malt vinegar aioli on the side is NOT gluten-free.
EricDecember 19, 2012The location is weird but the beers are great and the food is surprisingly great. And the employees make a living wage!
Alex SchwarmSeptember 5, 2014Always changing selection of great beer and great garlic "chips" (aka French frys).
Best chicken fried chicken I've ever had. Burgers are really good too. And of course, THE BEER.
Aryan HedayatiJanuary 20, 2012Definitely try the coop beer sampler if you don't know what to get. Also the food is really good quality for a pub/bar.
During peek service there are two lines: one for everything (including food) and one just for beer. Not hungry? Veer right and enjoy a faster line.
Best fries in town, and they came with the perfect winter day grilled cheese sammich! The side of slaw I added made this a great post-rail meal!
wolfie MMarch 10, 2013Everything a pub/brewery should be - greasy but good grub and awesome beer. And then some...
Great beer that's making its way around town. Good food with an excellent business ethos.
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Black Star Co-op
7020 Easy Wind Dr (at W St Johns Av)
Austin, TX 78752
United States
Austin, TX 78752
United States
Community Owned Brewpub : Beer our members want & food that's locally sourced and sustainably produced.
Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon
- 4:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Tue–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:59 PM
(512) 452-2337
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Dining Options
Bar Service, Take-out, Delivery
Parking
Public Lot
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
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