Brewery Profile

Draught House Pub and Brewery

For visitors trying to understand Austin’s long-running beer culture, this Rosedale neighborhood pub is a useful stop because it predates much of the city’s modern craft brewery boom. Established around 1974, Draught House Pub and Brewery has functioned for about five decades as a community gathering place rather than a newer production-focused taproom. Walking in, a visitor should expect a pub centered on draft beer choice: the brewery makes its own rotating ales and lagers on a 7-barrel system, while also serving a broad range of guest beers and ciders across 75 taps in total. Brewing operations are overseen by Head Brewer Josh Wilson, who has managed that side of the business since 1995.

Travelers in Austin often look for a mix of local brewing, casual neighborhood spaces, and enough variety to suit people with different beer preferences. This stop fits that pattern because it is not limited to house beer alone. The in-house lineup changes and often leans toward American hop profiles, which may appeal to visitors looking for pale ales, IPAs, or other hop-driven beers, while the guest taps give non-hop-focused drinkers more options. A visit here is therefore less about finding one fixed flagship and more about checking what is pouring that day, comparing house-brewed beer with outside selections, and seeing a long-running Austin beer bar in its neighborhood context.

For planning purposes, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s house beers, guest selections, and cider options, since the list rotates. The brewery accommodates families, and dogs are allowed in designated areas, which can make it workable for mixed groups or travelers moving around the city with pets. Details such as current hours, any special events, food arrangements, and specific dog-area rules should be checked directly before going. Given the number of taps and the rotation of house-brewed ales and lagers, visitors who want the most accurate picture should treat the current tap list as part of the experience rather than relying on a fixed menu.

Established around 1974, Draught House Pub and Brewery has operated as a continuous community gathering spot in Austin's Rosedale neighborhood for five decades. The facility operates a 7-barrel brewing system, overseen by Head Brewer Josh Wilson, who has managed the brewing operations since 1995. Draught House produces a rotating selection of house-brewed ales and lagers, often emphasizing American hop profiles. In addition to their own production, the establishment maintains a large selection of guest beers and ciders, featuring 75 taps in total. The location accommodates families and allows dogs in designated areas.

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4112 Medical Pkwy Ste 100, Austin, Texas, 78756-3715

Phone: (512) 452-6258

Website: http://www.draughthouse.com

Hours: Mon-Th 3pm-Midnight Fri-Sat 1pm-1am Sun 1pm-Midnight