House-Made Sausages, Craft Beer & Live Music

Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden has been a cornerstone of Austin’s Rainey Street District since opening in 2012, earning a reputation as one of the city’s premier destinations for craft beer, live music, and house-made sausages.

What began as a neighborhood beer garden has grown into a sprawling culinary compound featuring an expansive outdoor patio, smokehouse, in-house sausage production, curing room, and one of the largest draft beer selections in Texas with more than 200 taps.

Live music is an essential part of the Banger’s experience. Local and touring musicians perform throughout the week on the outdoor stage, creating the perfect soundtrack for Austin’s laid-back beer garden culture.

From singer-songwriters and Americana acts to country bands and special events like Oktoberfest celebrations, Banger’s blends exceptional food, an unmatched craft beer selection, and authentic Texas hospitality into one of downtown Austin’s most popular entertainment destinations.

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Banger’s has some amazing and tasteful food. The sausage options was quite overwhelming. Once we decided what we were getting , we were not disappointed. The burger also has a lot of flavor and is cooked well.

The location and layout is what makes this place really stand out! The food is ordered by scanning QR codes. Seating is anywhere from outside, inside, or on a second floor patio.

Definitely recommend!
HSG , 1 month ago
Wonderful, highly recommend.

Food was delicious, had the wild boar coil; it was juicy yet charred and the serving size was large for one person.
The bread it came with was great, like a pita but soft and buttery.
Couldn’t pass up the mac and cheese, it was great, some of the best ive ever had.

They have more than beer! They have a decent selection of wines and ciders which is great if you don’t want beer.

The atmosphere is well used, spacious, and perfect for their vibe. Long community tables for large groups or small, inside and outside seating. I was impressed by the space, very open, three kitchens on the property and just great vibes all around.

Service was prefect, Isabel was friendly, knowledgeable and checked in on me at all the right moments.
Katrina , 2 months ago
I thoroughly enjoyed every part of my experience at Banger’s. I usually hate beer but #123 Locust peach was very light, crisp, and sweet; it’s the first beer I’ve ever been able to take more than 3 sips of. The offer beer samples at the register. Cranberry is my favorite manmosa flavor, pretzel is crisp and fluffy, and the jalapeño cheddar sausage is a great combination with the flatbread and pickled onions it comes with. If getting one thing, I’d recommend getting the pretzel with two cheese dips.
Jeana Joo , 3 months ago
Monday Lunch while walking the trail. Seated inside because of wind. Not busy. Smoked Turkey sandwich was on small side- regular bun(would have preferred a bread choice)-but it was extremely tasty. Served with pickles, pickled red onion, and jalapeños. I added a side of warm German Potato Salad- oh my!-fantastic. Crunchy potato pillows- great flavor. Bratwurst sandwich was so good. Mild flavor- I’ve made and tasted hundreds of recipes of brats. Not one of my top five, but still very, very good. Melanie was excellent on service. All others that were on duty were of great service. Beers are outstanding.
Mike Watson , 6 months ago
Everything about this place is awesome! Beers on tap for days! Seats for you and all your friends! Great food! A must try is The Exotic South Texas Antelope & Venison Merguez! Also get the large of House-Made Chili Cheese Fries! Try beers of the Seasonal menu! All of these things will not disappoint.
Daniel L. , 11 years ago
Absolutely loved this place. We went with a large group (10 of us) during the F1 race weekend. The “beer hall” format of the place makes it a fun, lively, and approachable place for a big group (though it would work really well for smaller groups as well). We were there for a rainy night, so didn’t get a chance to enjoy the patio… Next time. 🙂

As for the “bangers”, there’s a lot of great stuff on the menu. We each had something different, and no one was disappointed. Some of the items on the menu are fairly uninspired (maybe for the less adventurous?), but others are unique and really flavorful. I tried the duck with fig confit (matched to a nice Belgian White) and was super happy. There’s also great sides to share; we loved the Poutin and Chili Fries! The beer selection in this place is amazing, and that only would make the trip worthwhile. They have everything from the usual microbrews, to the best european beers, to some great local favorites.

Topping it all off, the service is also impeccable; our wait staff helped us find great beers to match our individual tastes and had great food recommendations too. The only slight (very slight) mark against them was when the check came they automatically put on a 20% service charge. Our waitress earned it, but it was slightly off-putting to see something higher than the customary 18%. We probably would’ve put in the larger amount, so it thankfully wasn’t a big deal for us.

We’ll certainly be back to Banger’s.
Peter G. , 11 years ago
Great place! Possibly my favorite on Rainey St. Live music and a great beer selection make for a good time.

The bratwurst was amazing as well. There’s a bit of a line during peak hours, so plan accordingly.
Kevin A. , 11 years ago
This bar/restaurant in the heart of Rainey street is awesome. Known for the endless options of sausage and beer, it’s a great place to start your Rainey adventure. Fill up on some yummy food and one of their 50+ beers on tap, and stay for the live music and dogs galore in the outdoor seating. Bangers also is a great brunch spot for Sunday funday, especially with their signature manmosa (a whole champagne bottle in a huge mug with a splash of orange juice)- only $10 on Sunday’s!

Some good food I’ve had here: sun dried tomato infused chicken sausage (excellent), veggie blt sausage (not so great), and pulled pork from a smoke out Saturday. I highly recommend trying out their special smoked meats on Saturdays- usually smoked for 24 hrs so the flavors are delicious.

Fun crowds, not so great service on busy days, but a good time nonetheless!
Clara S. , 11 years ago
My first introduction to Rainey street and boy, it did not disappoint. Live music, lively crowd, a million beers to choose from. Did I die and go to heaven?

The seating outside is communal and we arrived at the perfect time because our group of 6 didn’t have to wait at all. Our server Ethan was funny and offered great suggestions on food and beer which was great because I am probably the most indecisive person in the world.

Get the chili cheese fries!! BTW, the big is BIG. Like whoa tray of cafeteria tots size big. Great place!
Lesina G. , 11 years ago
It’s a good thing I don’t live in or near Austin, because I’d be here all the time…and that just wouldn’t be healthy. Well, it’s healthy for the soul, at least, because this place makes me happy. Over 100 beers on tap, including some truly one-of-a-kind ones, and more than 30 house-made sausages? What’s not to love? It’s all contained in a relaxed beer garden environment under the stars, with plenty of space. The only possible “con” I can come up with? The selection is so overwhelming, and it’s so hard to decide what you want, that it can make your head spin.
Patrick D. , 11 years ago

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