Listen, we’re not called Brewston for nothing. Tons of craft breweries call Houston home, and we’re more than happy to have them. Actually, it’s getting a bit ridiculous to keep up with all of them, so we made this guide. You’re welcome. Hey, buy us a beer to say thanks! Ps. If we missed one, let us know in the comments!

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You could spread these breweries out a few days, and to help make it easier, we’ve separated out the breweries by neighborhood!

Check out our segment on the CW about our Houston brewery superlatives:

East Downtown

8th Wonder Brewery

Most Houston

Definitely the most Houston-y brewery out there. 8th Wonder, named of course in honor of the Astrodome, is in EaDo and has the most perfect outdoor space for events. They do lots of yoga and beer events. Pro tip: sip your beers from the comfort of the original Astrodome seats and touch some of the astroturf on the wall.

Where: 2202 Dallas St

Hours: Monday through Saturday (11 am-10 pm) and Sunday (11 am-6 pm)

Prices: $5 beers or $15 for three tokens and a commemorative glass (it’s $12 for the three tokens if you want to just use a plastic cup)

Know before you go: The owners of 8th Wonder also own Eatsie Boys, so go hungry and hit up the food truck in the back.

Get: Rocket Fuel (coffee porter, best in the city) or the Dome Faux’m.

True Anomaly Brewing Co.

New Keg on the Block

True Anomaly has the best location of all these breweries, hands down. It’s right at the corner of a bunch of Houston favorites. It’s steps away from Seaside Poke, Chapman and Kirby, Truck Yard, Vinny’s Pizza, and, oh yeah, another brewery — 8th Wonder. It’s new to the scene and extremely fun and friendly.

Where: 2012 Dallas Street

Hours: Monday through Friday (4-10 pm), Saturday (noon-10 pm), and Sunday (noon to 7 pm)

Prices: $5 to $7 a glass. You can get half pours for $3 or so — no flight options, really.

Know before you go: It’s dog friendly — indoors too. And they have a room that can be used for parties.

Get: Spotts Park Pale (easy to drink and named after a Houston park!) or one of their seasonals (I tried a pineapple one that was so yum, but these rotate it seems.)

Sigma Brewing

Brewery to Dive For

Sigman Brewing is the dive bar of Houston breweries, as you might expect this far into East Downtown. Sigma wins all the creative naming points.

Where: 3118 Harrisburg Blvd

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (3 to 10 pm), Friday (3 pm to midnight), Saturday (noon to midnight) and Sunday (noon to 7 pm).

Prices: You can design your own flight with $3 and $2.50 pours, or normal beers are around $5-$7.

Know before you go: It’s in a warehouse looking space and there’s a small indoor bar where they have games and TVs. Then, you head outside to the brewery that is both an active brewing facility and chill spot — note the large couch and video game set-up.

Get: The Black Rain or the Black Drizzle — both are stouts, and while that’s not my thing, they are their most popular.

Spring Branch

Karbach Brewing Co.

Most Likely to Succeed

Karbach was the first brewery I fell in love with. Their space is dog-friendly, huge, partially covered (good for rainy/sunny days), and usually has amazing food trucks, not to mention the yum restaurant next door to the beer garden. Though, I gotta mention Karbach has a bit of a controversy going on within the community. A few years ago, Karbach “sold out” to Anheuser Busch, which rubbed fellow Houston brewers and beer lovers the wrong way. I know people who won’t drink Karbach any more, and would rather support true Houston breweries, but I’m not one of those people. Karbach still brews 100% of its beers in Houston, and the “sell-out” deal means Karbach will be distributed outside of Texas, so the rest of the country will know how good Brewston really is. Not here for debate! Just here for amazing beer.

Where: 2032 Karbach St.

Hours: Monday through Friday (2:30-9:30 pm; tours at 3 pm, 5 pm, 7pm), Saturday (11 am-9:30pm; tours every hour on the hour 1-7 pm), Sunday (noon-6 pm; tours every hour on the hour 1-5 pm). The restaurant has its own hours.

Prices: Tour + commemorative glass comes with three beer tokens and is around $12ish if I remember correctly.

Know before you go: This is also a great brewery to get a tour. Also, there are a few parking lots, and be careful of parking on the streets. Read more about Karbach here!

Get: Love Street is a solid pick, Hopidillo has a bite to it, and, if you’re a regular, get the seasonal to try something new. Their radlers are always amazing.

Northside

Saint Arnold Brewing Co.

The OG

The one that started it all. Saint Arnold was the first craft brewery to really capitalize on the beer drink and chill movement. Now, they have a whole new beer garden and restaurant to play in — bocce ball, corn hole, big tic-tac-toe and more! It’s brand, spanking new, so expect it to be crazy busy.

The beer hall is still up and running and is great for events or all-weather fun! There’s a few food options, tons of beers and lots of tables. Think: Harry Potter Hogwarts dining hall seating. Bring some board games, food and settle in for a day full of drinking with your group of friends.

Where: 2000 Lyons Ave.

Hours: Beer hall’s open on Saturday (11 am-4 pm); beer garden is open Sunday to Wednesday (11 am-10 pm) and Thursday to Saturday (11 am-11 pm)

Prices: $5-$8 beers, free root beer. I think you can do a free pint glass with beer tokens for $10-$15.

Know before you go: Now dog friendly and always tons of parking!

Get: Lawnmower and Santo are the classics, but I also like the Amber. Art Car if you love IPA!

The Heights

Walking Stick Brewing Co.

Most Outdoorsy

This brewery is literally right across the street from Great Heights, but I never knew of it until way after it opened! I feel like such a Houston brewery expert FAILURE. I love this one for events — there are two patios plus an indoors spot.

Where: 956 Judiway St.

Hours: Monday through Wednesday (5 to 10 pm), Thursday and Friday (4 to 10 pm), Saturday (noon to 10 pm) and Sunday (noon to 8 pm).

Prices: A pint is $6 — get a growler of your favorite for $20.

Know before you go: No food — bring your own picnic style or order for delivery!

Get: The Sunlight Siason is amazing, as is the Castle Pale Ale.

Eureka Heights Brewing Co.

Most Texas-Sized Brewery

Nestled in a mostly residential area in the Heights, Eureka Heights is such a fun spot to hang out. First of all, it’s in a huge warehouse with DOZENS of tables. It’s free to reserve tables for groups of 12 or more, but you could also rent the space too. There’s cornhole, trivia games and more.

Where: 941 W 18th St.

Hours: Wednesday through Friday (4–9 pm), Saturday (noon–9 pm) and Sunday (noon–6 pm)

Prices: $10-$12 for a flight, beers for $5

Know before you go: I think because it’s super neighborhood feel and party friendly, there were a lot of children and families there when we went. I swear, there was a 1-year-old’s bday party going on, which just makes zero sense to me. But, hey, if you have kids, this might be the brewery for you!

Get: I like the Mostly Harmless. The Buckle Bunny is v mild. Plus, y’all, they got wine! So your friend who hates beer will have something to sip on!

Astral Brewing

Most Out-of-This-World Brews

I love a good mural — especially one that’s SO very Houston and one that allows me to have a beer in my hand while admiring. David Maldonado designed and painted this mural — and it’s perfect for the Space City.

Where: 4816 N Shepherd Dr

Hours: Wednesday (4 to 9 pm), Thursday and Friday (4 to 10 pm), Saturday (noon to 10 pm), and Sunday (noon to 8 pm)

Prices: $5-6 pints — they have flights on the menu too.

Know before you go: You blink and you’ll miss this spot as your head down Shepherd. Keep an eye out for the sign.

Get: A pale ale — either the Nebulous (there are a few versions) and the Indoor. From the looks of it, they have some creative brews up their sleeves.

Houston Cider Company

Not Quite Beer

Yeah, yeah. Hold your horses. Cider is NOT beer, but how stinking cool is it that Brewston has its own local cider spot? I love the occasional crisp cider and I am jealous of Chicago and Denver that both have cideries. Guess what — our Houston cider spot is even better. The spot used to be home to Town in City Brewery, but now it’s just Houston Cider Co.

Where: 1125 W Cavalcade St

Hours: Thursday – Friday (5 to 10 pm), and Saturday – Sunday (11 am to 10 pm)

Prices: $5 to $6 — or pick four tasters to create your own flight

Know before you go: There’s not beer here. They have wine, but yeah, it’s just cider.

Get: The Prider is my favorite — not sure if it’s a limited release or not. Can’t go wrong with the Dry, and I kinda loved the Earl Gray Tea and Victory one! Rose was popular, and the Ruby Red was also great. There wasn’t anything I didn’t love!

Great Heights Brewing Co.

Best Place to Catch Flights Not Feelings

Might have saved the best for last here! Great Heights Brewery was my last stop on my brewery tour, and it was amazing. I went on a Wednesday night and had food from the cutest pizza food truck.

Where: 938 Wakefield Drive

Hours: Wednesday and Thursday (5-10 pm), Friday (3-10 pm), Saturday (noon to 10 pm) and Sunday (noon to 6 pm)

Prices: $5-6 pints, $2 tasters to make your own flight (they put the tasters in muffin/cupcake baking trays!

Know before you go: The patio is dog-friendly but small. There’s an indoor tasting room too, and they do fun trivia nights on Wednesdays.

Get: I tried the Saison, the Wakefield IPA, the Kolsch and the Hefeweizen. I loved all of them, honestly, the IPA is very IPA-y and the other three were right up my alley.

Washington Corridor

Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co.

One to Watch

Buffalo Bayou Brewing is another one of the OG craft brewers that’s just grown a little slower than some of the bigger ones. Buff Brew’s big day has yet to come — and it’s coming soon, as their new tap room and facility, is up and running. Their beers are pretty well known, and you can get most of them at most Houston grocery stores.

Where: 2101 Summer St.

Hours: Monday-Wednesday (4 pm – midnight), Thursday and Friday (4 pm – 2 am), Saturday (11 am – 2 am), and Sunday (11 am – midnight)

Prices: $5 pours!

Know before you go: The new facility has three floors: first floor is to-go beer and tours, second is a restaurant and bar, and third is a rooftop patio with alllll the taps.

Get: The 1836! This one is named after the year Houston became a city. Personally, I love the Dreamsicle, but the More Cowbell double IPA is a “go big or go home” choice.

Holler Brewing Co.

Best Downtown Skyline View

Holler is nestled away off a major road, but its area is super up and coming — there’s a new strip center across with restaurants and a nail salon and an Orange Theory, plus CycleBar is next door too and just opened up! V trendy, and Holler can say it was there before it was cool.

Where: 2206 Edwards Street, Suite A

Hours: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings (4-10 pm) and Saturday and Sunday days (noon-9 pm; noon-7 p.m.)

Prices: Beers are about $5-$8, but most have a small size option!

Know before you go: Hollar has an amazing view of downtown. Go right before sundown to really get the sunset and full effect.

Get: An IPA or a stout — what they’re known for! But I recommend splitting a flight and picking your favorite.

Platypus Brewing Co.

Best Food Options

I first had Platypus at some event, and assumed it was an Aussie beer that made the trek to Texas. Wrong! These outback beers were in my backyard! Rectified the situation by going a few times since my discovery for flights, food and board games! (And, one time, on a Christmas-themed pedal party — we looked ridiculous.)

Where: 1902 Washington Ave, Ste. E

Hours: Monday-Thursday (3-10 pm), Friday-Saturday (noon-midnight) and Sunday (noon-9 pm)

Prices: $6 beers; flights are $9 for four or $12 for six

Know before you go: You don’t need to be a beer lover to enjoy! They have wine!!! And yum food.

Get: The Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica beer (bc The Office) and fish and chips or the cheese fries.

Midtown

Under the Radar

Best Trivia Night

Very appropriate name for a brewery that, you guessed it, flies under the radar. It’s an all-outdoor brewery right next to Axelrad, but feels secluded and like you’re in someone’s backyard. It’s dog friendly and human friendly, with tons of events.

Where: 1506 Truxillo St.

Hours: Wednesday-Thursday (4-10 pm), Friday (4-midnight), Saturday (10 am-midnight) and Sunday (noon-9 pm)

Prices: When I went, they had $5 beers and $10 to keep the glass.

Know before you go: They host a LOT of trivia — I went for It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia trivia night and it was PACKED. No food, but typically a food truck.

Get: Radar Love or the Dirty Blonde — both yum and easy to drink.

West University

Baileson Brewing Co.

Best Neighborhood Spot

Gotta love a neighborhood brewery, and this is exactly that. Definitely one of the smaller breweries on this list, but size is not an indicator of quality. There’s a food truck usually, and some cornhole, but other than that people just hang with their dogs. By the way, the brewery was named after two dogs — Bailey and Jameson, I think. That’s why their logo is two puppers.

Where: 2322 Bissonnet St.

Hours: Friday (4-10 pm), Saturday (11 am-10 pm) and Sunday (noon-9 pm)

Prices: It’s only like $6 a pint, but $4 for a taster. So, if you’re designing your own flight, it’s really not worth it.

Know before you go: It’s pretty small — only a tiny parking lot. When I went one Saturday evening, most of the tables were taken, but I still got a spot in the lot and no wait to get a beer. It’s dog and kid friendly, but I highly recommend a no for both. It’s right off of busy Bissonnet, and cars go whooshing by on the regular.

Get: I tried the Scots d’Ale, the Masinghorn and the El Kapitan. They were all pretty solid; not sure I had a favorite. The Masinghorn was great if you love IPAs!