Throw in a selection of gourmet sausages and a huge outdoor seating area-perfect for the balmy weather Austin is known for-and it’s basically the beer garden to end all beer gardens. Bangersįorget 99 bottles on the wall Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden has 101 beers on tap, and the bartenders are friendly and extremely knowledgeable about each of the pours. Or just tell the bartenders what you like and let them surprise you. The inside is dark and moody, begging you to try a stiff, spirit-forward Kentucky Colonel over murmured conversation, but the outdoor patio is all strung white lights and picnic benches, a better fit for a jaunty congnac-and-rye julep. If you want the absolute best cocktail around, go to Half Step. Ready to start your crawl? Here's the move: Half Step Venture into this relaxed section of town, and you'll find some of the best bars in the city lining the charming Rainey street. Just south of downtown Austin is a two-block row of houses that seems like any other suburban stretch.