Our first visit to Bad Astronaut Brewing in Austin happened because of the Carnivorous Plant Show held here last Saturday, May 16, 2026-and honestly, it was such a great venue choice. Compared to last year's show, this setup was a huge improvement. Last year's event was held partly more outdoors at a barn-style brewery out in the farm area, and while fun, it was brutally hot and humid. This year was still warm and sticky Texas Saturday, but Bad Astronaut made a big difference. The indoor-open-air warehouse layout l, combined with the massive ceiling fans, kept everything comfortable with a nice steady breeze. It made walking around and browsing actually enjoyable. Even though there were fewer vendors this year--and we definitely missed seeing Carnevero--the exhibitors that came were impressive. Most had excellent selections of healthy carnivorous food plants with great variety, so it still felt worth the visit. As for Bad Astronaut itself, the brewery is very well maintained. The industrial warehouse vibe gives it character without feeling too rough around the edges. Everything felt clean, spacious, and organized. Even the restrooms were spotless, which I always appreciate at busy event venues. There were also fun games set up around the brewery, and from what I could tell, the prizes were carnivorous plants, which made the event even more fun. I didn't get to try any of the beers on tap this time, but from watching the crowd, it definitely looked like people were enjoying them. Service also stood out--the staff was attentive, and the busboys were constantly clearing empty beer cups and glassware, keeping tables clean and uncluttered the entire time. Another bonus: there was a taco truck parked right outside the entrance, which was perfect if you wanted a quick bite or something to pair with a beer. Overall, Bad Astronaut Brewing made a really great impression. If I live in Austin, this would absolutely be one of those regular go-to spots for happy hour, hanging out with friends, or just winding down after a long day. And as an event venue--especially for something like the Carnivorous Plant Show--it worked beautifully. Five perfect start rating for both Bad Astronaut Brewing and Carnivorous Plant Show. read more

So turns out Bad Astronaut Brewing is sorta changing business ventures and focusing more on being an event space than a brewery. As an event space, it definitely has a lot of positives. There's tons of space, different sections, lots of seating, and various games to entertain. I came for a carnivorous plant show and really enjoyed my time there. It was a pretty hot day and though it didn't seem like there was AC in the space, the air flow and shade kept things cool. I enjoyed how there was space for the plant show/booths as well as a singo event on the other side. There is still a bar with select beers, cocktails, and drinks. The servers were friendly and explained why the menu seemed sparse (focusing on event space vs brewery). I got a rice lager and enjoyed it, very refreshing on a hot and humid Houston day. read more

Bad Astronaut Brewing - Carnivorous plant show! - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

Brewery #354 Bad Astronaut is in a huge warehouse with lots of games and tables. They have foosball, ping pong, pinball, pop-a-shot, cornhole and pretty much every game imaginable. The have a huge fenced in parking lot in the back and on the 2 occasions I went they had a food truck in the front. What they don't have are flights. This drives me nuts because I want to try multiple beers on a visit and I can't do that unless I get hammered. The 2 beers I had were solid but that's all I can say. read more

Bad Astronaut Brewing - Brewery#354 - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Really enjoyed Bad Astronaut Brewing on a recent Saturday in May. It's a massive space with tons of seating, games and entertainment like pool, air hockey, basketball, bingo, and events (we went for a carnivorous plant market). Friendly folks behind the counter and I appreciated their mocktail options were not just limited to soda. The only downside was there did not appear to be central AC. There were large fans, lots of open garage door style openings, and air moved decently through their space. There was also a decent amount of parking in a lot directly across from the bar, a food truck out front, and quick access from locations in and around downtown. read more

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I came here for a comedy show. Was a bit confused on how it would work at a brewery but lo and behold they had a venue in the back attached to the brewery! The brews were great and they had service in the comedy space as well in case you were running late and couldn't grab one before entering. There were a few food trucks outside as well. We got the quesadillas but I think the other truck had burgers. We did come at the tail end of winter so it was bit cold in the brewery/comedy event space so plan accordingly. The event space is like a huge barn style space with large indoor fans, no heaters. There is also plenty of street parking available for a fee but it's easy to set up via text. read more

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IDK, was expecting something cool bc of all the reviews and pictures, but it's just garage vibes with no air conditioning and some games and very limited beer selection. Not my cup of tea. Ended up just leaving bc of the vibe. read more

Enjoyed a beer last night. Loved that there was free games to play also while hanging out. Tons to walk around looking at or activities to play with friends or maybe a new person you meet there. The cookie ale was amazing. I felt that the hard seltzer was something I'd expect from a college party smell wise not in a good way. Overall though the others like the hazy ipa were tasty. The bartender is who recommended my choice when I told him I liked everything. I am impressed he got me so excited easily. read more

Bad Astronaut Brewing - Monster Beast Theatre. Cookie ale - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

It was cool spot. We stopped by for a beer after being downtown. I had a beer, he had water. The college football games were on so he got to catch up with the happenings. We'd already eaten so didn't get food from the food truck but will definitely try them (or whoever's there) next visit. Overall, is was a perfect Saturday afternoon vibe. Good service, paid back energy, good beer. We'll definitely be back. read more

Sometimes when I describe bars and breweries in Houston to out-of-town friends, I often say we have so much space we don't even know what to do with.. and Bad Astronaut Brewing is almost the perfect example. it's a large warehouse space with a great selection of beers and free bar games. Who doesn't love free billiards, air hockey and hoops?! I like the fact the venue is ideal for hosting large parties and events, with plenty of seating for sports watching. It's dog friendly, kids friendly, and features food trucks outside. Plus there's plenty of parking (at least when I went in the daytime) in their back lot. Lots of beers to choose from, they can even do a half-pour if you feel like sampling a few stouts. This spot is definitely on my revisit list, if anything I will be back for the hoops and beer! read more

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Bad Astronaut Brewing in Houston served as another interesting stop on our brewery tour. The sitting area is massive, and judging by the abundant signage, they host a variety of events. There's also a fun mix of games scattered around, which adds to the overall lively atmosphere. However, our beer tasting was pretty average--decent but nothing that screamed "take me home!" The real adventure turned out to be finding a decent spot to sit. We tried several tables, only to discover most were either wobbly or in need of a good cleaning. Eventually, we resorted to improvising: we grabbed a towel, wiped down the least dirty table we could find, and even wedged some napkins under a leg to steady it. If you're on a brewery tour, it's a cool spot to check out. But if you're planning a dedicated trip, your either a local and this is your go-to, or it's the last brewery you haven't been to in Houston. read more

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Great location (near other breweries on the north of downtown) and great concept: cold local brews, select wines on tap, non-a selection, food trucks, and free games! Lazy, easy-going, boring Sunday and we wanted to get out and watch the Astros & the few futbal games. read more

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The best part about the brewery is the eclectic vibes and art, as well as all the games available to play. Pool, ping pong, air hockey, foosball, and basketball shooting (all for free). A lot of events and collaborations, such as cumbia night! The beer, however, was meh. read more

Bad Astronaut Brewing - West Coast IPA and Pilsner - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

A great place to meet up a group of people and if you have kids as well. It's basically a brewery that is enclosed but like a warehouse where the big metal doors are open. So no AC really but they have those big fans on the ceiling so there is circulation. They do have plenty of table and high top seatings and a big area for kids to run around. They have a baseball game foosball, and Cornhole. If you forget your water bottle there are two coolers full of ice water with plastic cups. Food wise is a food truck that is parked outside. They do have a venue past these double doors for concerts. The restrooms are multi stalls, AC, and pretty clean for a brewery. I love that they have the paper seat covers available and a change table in the ladies restroom. Unsure if the men have a changes table but if not please provide that. My friend is a single dad with two kiddos and 1 still in diapers. He changed her in the back of his car. Plenty of street parking and also a gravel lot next to the place in an iron fenced in area. Now I can't drink because I'm with child so I can't speak to the beer but they do have non alcoholic beer. read more

Super fun and quirky place. Very cool vibe! They have pool tables, basketball, etc. They have several large TV for easy viewing and fans to keep things cool! The beer is great and there are lots to choose from. read more

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Great selection of good in-house craft beers, plus some options from around the area. Just a cool, family-friendly vibe. We love to attend the periodic punk rock garage sales. read more

Went there for the first time last night and the beer we tried were great. They had a food truck outside that our friends tried out and they really enjoyed their burger and fries and the quesadilla. They have lots of games (pool tables, air hockey, foosball, and basketball). I really loved that dogs are allowed (got to meet an older husky dog). The service was great. The bartenders were helpful in helping us choose our beers. One thing I'd note is that they have no AC so it does get warm. They do have large (industrial sized) ceiling fans for airflow. I do see myself coming back again in the near future. read more

Nice meet up spot after work or hanging out with friends. I came here after work to meet up with some old colleagues. Great beers, awesome pizzas and free games. The games consist of basketball, foosball, pool and air hockey. The brewery was not busy and not as crowded. Staffs were friendly and let you sample beers/ciders if you asks. They also allow pets indoors which brings me joy. Cannot wait to revisit this place again. read more

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As an experience - Bad Astronaut is the perfect location for throwing a birthday party, inviting your entire friend group out for some beers & a Shuffleboard competition, watching the game with your dogs on a Saturday afternoon, or taking photos for the Gram with graffiti backdrops. IMO this is the place to go to when you want to enjoy good beer but also a fun time. They have multiple pool tables/foosball/shuffleboards and games galore. There is no shortage of backdrops for photo ops , even in the parking lot! Bring the kids, the dogs, and the entire gang. They also have multiple NA beer options for those in your crew who don't drink. Onsite parking available as well as street parking. Large bar to order at. Some merch for purchase. Clean bathrooms. Plenty of weekly events to attend such as Monday Air Hockey Tournaments & Tuesday open mic comedy nights at 8pm. I would go back here any day of the week purely for the atmosphere alone (The beer is nice too!) read more

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I love the idea of what Bad Astronaut is doing. The beer/wine/ciders are all well priced. Great selection to chose from and the fun factor with its arcades of this whole place is pretty top notch. However I've been left with a super bitter taste in my mouth and its not from a double IPA they serve. Back in April/May, we were told by a close friend (They personally know the owner) that we can tell the staff to rope off and reserve a few tables if we wanted to throw a party. So we contacted the staff and were referred to the reservation person. They forwarded over a rental brochure and ultimately asked us to pay $500 to reserve tables for ~75 people. Ok, no problem despite being told differently by someone else. We understand this is a business and transactions need to be made. They also mentioned they would have A/c installed by July. So we put our reservation in and were hoping for the best for our July bday party. The big day rolls around. We get to the venue. No tables were reserved for us, the general area that was suppose to be roped off was wide open for the public to use. No A/c installed. We had to flag down a staff to tell them to put "reserved" signs on tables and there were no boundaries separating our party from the general public. It was as if nothing happened Ultimately, we paid $500 for 10 sheets of paper with the word "Reserved" to be put on tables after we told them to do so. What a rip. Oh, no A/c Installed. PRO TIP: Its better to ask for forgiveness than permission. If you're gonna throw a kids bday or a someone bday here. No need to reach out and do it the legit way and pay a butt load of money. Just come early and hog up a buncha tables for your people for free. read more

Fun place for adults and is also kid friendly. This converted warehouse space has plenty of try of room to spread out and enjoy free games. My teen nephew had is birthday party here and it was a perfect place. Pizza, beer (alcoholic and nonalcoholic) and cocktails are on the menu. There is a small parking lot in the back and street parking around the venue. read more

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We love hanging out here at bad astronaut. The main draw for us is the big space with the free games - pool, foosball, air hockey, table tennis etc. Their beer is also not bad and they have some beer cocktails as well to add to the variety. As far as food, they have a taco stand sometimes. Parking is decent and has never really been an issue for us. Staff are friendly, and they allow puppies inside. I'm actually surprised this place isn't super busy every time we go. There's always been a crowd, but it's never super packed. If you're looking for a chill brewery to hang with friends, try this place out. read more

Bad Astronaut Brewing - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

This was such a fu experience and a great place to recommend for others visiting Texas or if you want to visit Texa and something to do. This a Brewery but smh this was a little wonder park for sure. I came on a Sunday, they had a flea event with breaking dancing/dancing competition that was so dope. They even had the kids competing which was the cutest thing and awwww they were so freaking good battling.They had a food truck and vendors that some stuff for sale. It was Thanksgiving weekend so the crowd was touchy. The brewery is HUGE!!!! The beer know that is great. The only thing I wish they did have was fight boards. They offer great sample sizes but they have so many great choices that it fits the place so well. read more

They have their own parking plus street parking. Good place to hangout with friends. They have multiple events here from markets to art shows, etc...They have a wide variety of beers and cocktails. They have plenty of arcade games including pool, air hokey and shuffleboard. It is a big space and good atmosphere to hangout with friends and family. read more

Bad Astronaut Brewing - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

We called to see if the Astros (Opening Day) game would be playing and were told yes. We arrived and the place had no other customers. Waitstaff was apathetic. There's no food. We asked if the game could be put on a television and they got it on, without volume. They were not very enthusiastic about helping us. They must not be Astros fans. Turned a good day south. Leaving.... read more

Really cool venue and hang out. Lots of fun things to do inside. Staff was friendly. I will be back.

Laid back and chill environment. Calm , interesting activities on different nights and the option to play games on your own is always a plus

Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday party on a Sunday. They have a parking lot, but it can get packed. We got lucky with someone leaving when we arrived so parking was easier for us. They do have street parking too. Inside is huge. They had a back room and there was an event going on with artist, people selling old school stuff and more.. The main area was cool. Some fun games to play (table hockey) and plenty of seating. The bar area can get super packed with a line waiting to order drinks. They have tons of beer (obviously) and some frozen cocktails. They were supposed to have pizza at 2pm on Sunday, but it wasn't available until about 3:30pm. We were super hungry since we were betting on the pizza, and the pizzas range from 1$8-20 bucks and personally, not worth it. It was not big at all and the pizza is mediocre. Place was super chill to hang out, celebrate birthdays and relax on a Sunday. Dogs are welcomed and it's super kid friendly. read more

Bad Astronaut Brewing - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

We were there early for a Bootcamp and Brews workout. Cody and Joe did a great job answering our many questions. While they do not have a flight, they serve 5oz pours to allow you to try all the things. I stuck with Bad Astronaut brews and their list of traditionals is impressive. In a world full of beer science experiments, it's nice to order a style and get a great pour of exactly what you are expecting. We didn't get to try the pizza, but the place smelled great. When we left, la macro was just starting to get the food truck started. Go now. Go often. There are pool tables and cornhole and the art on the walls deserves lots of social media posts. Why are you still reading this? Go to Bad Astronaut. This beer snob demands it! read more

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Games, markets, and food! When they have events it's soo fun so many different kinds of vendors. Service is always friendly and the ambiance is great. Always something to do here besides drinking. I think on regular days they only have pizza as food tho. Parking is great they have a lot behind the building and to the side. They also have street parking read more

I want to give this place 4 stars because it does not have air conditioning--and it's the middle of summer. However, I just had too much fun. Service was great, parking was a plenty, and the games are free... Can't wait to come back -- in the fall / winter. read more

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Had a blast! Vendors were great, and dancing contests were fun to watch. I'm not a brew drinker but that Hibiscus Ale was top notch!! Will be back. read more

Bad Astronaut Brewing - Vendors - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

Neat place with lot of free games such as, and like, fooosball, pool, air hockey, ping pong, & basketball shot bays. read more

Bad Astronaut Brewing - Backdrop & stage in the back - Beer Bar Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Wow. I've lived down the road from this place for a while. This weekend was my first visit. I freakin LOVE this place. Perfect for big groups or just an intimate hang. The drinks are great and the pizza is amazing!!! The servers had awesome personalities and answered all my questions politely Can't recommend this place enough. read more

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Nice stout beer. Friendly servers. FREE air hockey! Need I say more?!?! Laid back atmosphere. read more

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Very cool spacious brewery! Plentiful parking! A bunch of games! They have billiards, bean bag, air hockey, and pop a shot basketball! Really fun, laid back vibes! read more

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Such a fun place with a nice vibe. The staff is welcoming and friendly. The beer and cider selection is great. I had a Mr. Green cider and it was so good! There are a lot of games you can play for free! From pool to air hockey and basketball. We had a great time'! read more

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I came for punk rock garage sale. Loaded up on vinyl books couple.of pinits. The ambience is fantastic. The beer is great. Easy parking. Everybody welcoming. A first choice . read more

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Cool atmosphere. I tried the Paloma and it was good. Staff is nice too. I performed there for comedy and went back a couple times. read more

This is our first time to Bad Astronaut. We stopped in because the Punk Rock Garage Sale was happening in their back room. The bar staff was super nice and helpful. The beer was great and we enjoyed the vibe. Several pool tables, foosball, air hockey tables, cornhole. We will definitely be back to try more of their brews and hang. read more

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I've been to this brewery once before, but for a brief moment. This past weekend, a large group and I visited after a function and had a great experience! There's a large variety of beers and such on tap, plenty of room for large parties, and super friendly staff. Ally helped us pick a beer that we would enjoy based on our preferences,as well as suggested a second option after we were finished with our first. She also helped us with a lengthy wait time on our pizza. Overall, the experience was wonderful, and we would definitely be back! read more