Order a flight of six artisan beers at Pecan Street Brewery in Johnson City. Staff photo by JoAnna Kopp

Order a flight of six artisan beers at Pecan Street Brewery in Johnson City. Staff photo

Try new brews, find a new favorite, taste-test your way through Highland Lakes area brew pubs. Check out these breweries and beer gardens in the area. All are family-friendly, casual places to kick back and relax.

Balcones Supply Co.

309 Main St., #4 in Marble Falls, 512-715-2107

Marble Falls’ original ‘brotique’ offering top-quality outdoor gear as well as a nice selection of local brews, wine, and non-alcoholic beers. The Old Oak Square watering hole has limited bar seating and a few inside tables as well as an outside deck in the courtyard.

Bronson & Ryder Brewing

209 E. Main Street in Llano, 325-650-5470

Family-friendly, small batch brewery and beer garden.

Buchanan Brewing Company

2938 RR 261 in Buchanan Dam, 512-969-1214

Lake Buchanan’s only craft beer brewery. Relaxed, lakeside feel. Hosts a regular farmer’s market and live music. 

Downtown Beer Hall

209 Main St. in Marble Falls

Beer garden in downtown Marble Falls with 36 craft beers on tap. Family-friendly, dog-friendly. Visitors will find the game on, seasonal events, and occasional live music.

Double Horn Brewing Co.

208 Avenue H off of U.S. 281 in Marble Falls, 830-693-5165

A locally owned, family-friendly brewpub with a dog-friendly patio in downtown Marble Falls. In addition to handcrafted beer they have a wine menu, and non-alcoholic offerings. Visitors will find a full menu available.

Frontyard Brewing

4514 Bob Wire Rd. in Spicewood

Kid and dog friendly, rentable pickleball courts, regular trivia nights, grill and pizza trucks on site, special fun for kids, and seasonal outdoor movie nights.

Pecan Street Brewing

106 E. Pecan Drive in Johnson City, 830-868-2500

The Johnson City brewpub located in the heart of downtown offers house-brewed craft beer, Texas wine, cocktails, and down-home Southern eats. The fun includes nights with live music, game nights, and other special events.

Save the World Brewing Co.

1512 Resource Parkway in the Marble Falls, 830-637-7654

A family and dog-friendly gathering place offering a generous selection of handcrafted house brews. Food trucks on site offer bites. Occasional live music, trivia nights, and special events.

Try one or make a trail out of it, enjoy!