Location Spotlight: Georgetown
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Have you done a beer day in Georgetown yet? A quick drive up I-35 from downtown Austin (estimated time between 40 minutes and 8 hours, depending on traffic) puts you in the county seat of Williamson County. The historic downtown square houses several beer-centric businesses that are worth checking out, and a few miles outside of downtown you’ll find two breweries – one that’s been there for a while, and another that opened a bit more recently. Let’s take a deep dive into the best places to get craft beer in Georgetown, Texas!
Rentsch Brewery
Starting with the oldest brewery in Georgetown, Rentsch opened in 2015 about 3 miles north of downtown. Rentsch is known for their German-style beers and large outdoor beer garden, featuring an impressive twisting oak tree that provides shade to the picnic tables. Their brewing facility is quite large as well – in fact, they have partnerships with other breweries that don’t have locations of their own, namely Strange Land Brewery. You can find both of their beers along with a rotating selection of food trucks at the taproom.
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Barking Armadillo Brewing
With an unfortunately timed opening in March 2020, Barking Armadillo had to quickly close. But we’re here in 2025 and this brewery successfully survived the pandemic thanks to an outpouring of support, and now the taproom is a lively establishment west of I-35. Featuring both indoor and outdoor seating, arcade games, board games, food trucks, frequent events, live music, and a varied beer selection, Barking Armadillo is my personal top pick in the Georgetown area if you’re looking for a place to hang. Plus, they open at 7 AM every day with coffee – beer service starts at 10 AM.
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Red Horn Coffee House and Tap Room
Surprise, Red Horn has a third location! Unlike the first two though, there’s no brewing here – the Georgetown square outpost is primarily a place to try the coffee and beer produced by their other facilities. On the beer side, seven taps are available featuring their mainstays, along with really well-priced sandwiches for lunch and dinner. If you haven’t been to any Red Horn locations, I’d say this wouldn’t be the best one to visit… but, if you’re planning to be on Georgetown square this is an easy choice to check out.
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Mesquite Creek Outfitters
Moving on from breweries, there are a number of other destinations in Georgetown with great craft beer selections – starting with the most well known, Mesquite Creek Outfitters, which is actually a clothing store. This large building with high ceilings has a great wooden bar, lounge seating around a fireplace, and outdoor theming that makes you feel like you’re at a lodge in the woods. Carry your beer to the back half of the store to browse clothing and other supplies for your next hunting trip. The owners are proud supporters of Veteran Outdoors, a nonprofit group that provides outdoor activities for wounded veterans. As for the beer, it’s a nice selection of local brews from around the state, with flights and growler fills available.
600 Degrees Pizzeria and 600 Degrees Marketplace
Pizza and beer have always gone hand in hand, and there are several popular spots around Austin such as Aviator, Tony C’s, and of course Pinthouse. Another option in Georgetown, 600 Degrees, has three locations (the others are in Round Rock and Cedar Park – the Parmer Lane location closed recently). The Georgetown location has over 50 beers available across all styles, and of course pizza, wings, and their special pork shanks. They also have a marketplace just around the corner which is to go only – including beer and wine available in cans and bottles. The marketplace does have a few tables outside though if you don’t want to wait until you get home.
District Six
District Six is not your classic sports bar – they offer a quality selection of drinks and snacks to munch on while watching the game (yes, that game). Their beer selection is a mix of mainstays and local drafts with 33 taps available, a number of traditional and signature cocktails, and wine options; there’s sure to be something for everyone.
