Austin’s Best Air-Conditioned Tap Rooms
Updated August 2025
2025 has been abnormally cool for Central Texas. However, while the rain may help the temps, it also drives the mugginess factor sky high. In addition, we are still hitting the 100s regularly and we all know this will go at least through September. So, with 6 or so weeks of temperature and humidity misery to go, we asked ourselves once again, “What breweries in Austin have the perfect inside air-conditioned oasis to get out of the heat with a local craft beer?”
For this list, I am limiting to breweries only, the focus is Austin proper (see the bottom of the article for some Austin area breweries that fit the bill), and just having air conditioning isn’t enough, it has actually to be cool inside. For instance, I love Lazarus and Zilker and while there is some AC, they have more of a patio atmosphere, so they didn’t make the list. If your favorite brewery isn’t listed below, feel free to yell at me online, but it’s probably for the aforementioned reasons.
Here is the list of Austin Area breweries where you may find me staying cool this summer with a locally made craft beer.
North Austin = The Domain & Q2 Stadium Area Breweries (North of 183 / South of Parmer or McNeil)
Central Austin = North of the River and Inside of Hwy 183 & 360
South Austin = Generally South of the river but with an Austin address
North Austin
Celis Brewery
Austin Beerworks
Austin Beerworks Sprinkle Valley Location
Central Austin
Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches
Blue Owl Brewing
The Brewtorium
Central District Brewing
Hi Sign Brewing
Oddwood Brewing
Pinthouse Pizza (Burnet)
South Austin
Austin Beer Garden Brewing Company
Fast Friends Beer Company
Independence Brewing Co.
Nomadic Beerworks and Outpost
Pinthouse Pizza (South Lamar)
St Elmo Brewing Company
Vacancy Brewing
Area Breweries
If you are in the Greater Central Texas area, here is a quick list of some other great AC-friendly places to hit to get out of the sweltering heat.
