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    Central Machine Works Brewery and Beer Hall

    4.0 (349 reviews)
    ModerateBreweries, Pizza
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    CENTRAL MACHINE WORKS BREWERY AND BEER HALL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Matthew W.

    CMW is one of the best bars in Austin, period. The indoor and outdoor areas are huge, so there's plenty of seating. The beer offering isn't huge, but it's curated well enough with good local Austin beers, so everyone is happy. There's a stage outside for live music, which is a must for Austin (bring back the live music capitol!) Pricing is on the lower-average for breweries. Food is very good, not your typical bar food only. They have wood-fired pizza, nachos, burgers, the works. They even have trivia and movie nights!

    Kia L.

    I've driven past this place multiple times and have never gone in! CMW is very spacious with plenty outdoor and indoor seating. The jams were amazing on a Saturday morning, great Neo-soul and R&B music playing on a sunny afternoon. I was unfamiliar with Central Machine Works game but I loved this! I met friends here for an afternoon hang. I don't like beer but a friend recommended I try Rotating Radler which was pretty good! It had ginger beer, agua fresca with a light lager ($5). The like the little sister to a Moscow mule! I'd order it again. Service was superb! The patio was very spacious and there's plenty of parking in the front! Parking spots were taken quickly even at 11:00am!

    Pear Salad and Bacon Burger on Sourdough
    Hunter D.

    Central Machine Works Brewery and Beer Hall was such a great experience. I ordered the burger with a side salad and it was huge and absolutely worth every penny. The burger was cooked perfectly, full of flavor, and incredibly satisfying. The side salad was fresh and generous in portion, which made the whole meal feel well balanced. My boyfriend really enjoyed the beers and had nothing but great things to say about the selection and quality. I do not drink on Sundays, but I still thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere. The space is lively, welcoming, and just a fun place to spend time. The employees were extremely nice and made us feel right at home. Overall, it was a fantastic visit and I would gladly come back again.

    My pup won since stuff like a free grooming
    Kevin V.

    This place is the trifecta! They have great events, great beers, and great food (especially pizza). Check out the concert series they recently started. Bands like Ghostland Observatory and Die Spitz have performed here for free! They have dance parties. And they have lots of dog events, such as the NUZZL Dog Lovers Dating app launch party! You can bring your dog here any day though. Staff is always very nice too. GPS will take you to the front on Cesar Chavez, but there is plenty of parking in their lot in the back which you can access from 5th!!!

    Ariadna S.

    This time we tried the mushroom pizza and it was actually really good! The person at a pizza counter didn't seem to want to be there, to be honest, and it took a little while to get the order but overall it was fine! The bartenders here are always nice and engaging with the guests so this is a huge plus. Might want to check what's going on the night you're going to visit: this time it was a chess night!

    Patio with movie screen
    Shannon G.

    Stopped by here for some drinks and food. Was on my way to bring a friend back to the airport. The drinks here are really good. I think the Jell-O shots were a big hit with my friend. Bartender was nice. He crafted his own creation of drinks for us. It was a rum base drink. Ordered chips and salsa. Loved their salsa. Also ordered their lemon pepper wings. They were outstanding. I think it was 10 wings and I got a side of blue cheese dressing. Absolutely delicious.

    Sunny C.

    Came back here for pizza. The crust was made really well for a pretty big pizza. Beer as usual is good at this place. There was a Christmas show and line dancing event happening at the same time.

    Outdoor stage
    Tamie F.

    Really enjoyed my visit to CMW! The wait at the inside bar was a little longer than I'd prefer, but the staff was working hard to work through the mass of patrons. Bartenders were impressively efficient. While I wish they made their old fashioned with bourbon instead of rye, it was surprisingly good. I hear the beer is great too! The outdoor venue was big enough to fit a good amount of people but small enough to make it intimate. They have a bar outdoors too that was a lot easier to get served at during the show. They had fans outside which was nice even though it wasn't hot last night. They kept the air moving which is nice in a big crowd. Not only would I go back for a show here, but when I do, I want to try their food.

    Brent S.

    Great pizza!!! Seriously one of my new favorites. Obviously a very subjective measure; I like a thin crispy crust. Beer was also very good and the atmosphere was really comfortable to hang out. We will be going back!

    Michelle V.

    Came Saturday night for a free show and ate a quick dinner before We tried the nachos (large) with beef and the smoked wings (lemon pepper) Both delicious!! The wings were crispy and the ranch was great The nachos were also really good, topped with queso, beans, jalapeños and pico! We added ground beef too for extra $4 I think The sandía spritz on draft was incredible - I had two and they were pretty strong too for a craft cocktail Service is order at bar / counter and you get the buzzer for food Food was out quickly - less than 10/15 minutes! There is plenty of seating indoors and outdoors and dog friendly! Super cool spot and plenty of beer options too!

    Paloma on tap
    Airon A.

    Central Machine Works is a brewery that blends industrial roots with modern charm. CMW brews beer and also features a full-service bar, food menu, versatile beer hall, and expansive beer garden. This brewery has both indoor and outdoor seating options. There is an expansive stage in the outdoor space where I have watched live music performances. I have been to a Prince tribute band show here. Also they host running events at this location including Eastside Beer Runners and events for Global Running Day. They have a variety on beers and cocktails on tap. You place your order at the bar and get a buzzer to notify you when your order is ready. My favorite is their Paloma on tab with teremana blanco tequila, Alma finca Yucatán Orange, clarified pineapple and lime agave. There are several drinks I am looking forward to trying on the menu including white lotus and mango sticky rice. I have also tried their green tea Jell-O shot. I also have tried some of their food items including *PRETZEL - CMW QUESO, KOLSCH WHOLE GRAIN MUSTARD *PEPPERONI PIZZA - CUP & CHAR PEPPERONI, MOZZARELLA, PROVOLONE, RED SAUCE They have a good selection of food items to choose from. Overall a fun place to hang out, but parking here can be a challenge.

    Joshua E.

    Although a bit over priced, my burger and drink were good. The seating outside is a great feature. Although I didn't get to see any live music that night, they now have a stage out back, and I'm sure it's a great vibe. I'd rate it over all a 3.5.

    The employees watched this dog put its paws on the bar twice and didn't address it.
    Brandon B.

    The pizza was delicious. I had to remove the pile of arugula, which seems to be their thing, but it was still good. My main issue was that there was a dog that put its paws up on the bar twice. That's where food goes and the employees I guess didn't want to tell the guy who had the dog on a lose leash that you can't do that. It's disgusting!

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    Ask the Community - Central Machine Works Brewery and Beer Hall

    Are dogs allowed inside? Don't want to have him outside in the heat.

    Yes- we saw some! Well behaved and on a leash. Maybe call to verify!

    CMW Kids friendly?

    Yes! There are people of all ages and my daughters usually meet new buddies each time they go. Good kids menu, too.

    Is there wifi access?

    Yes, just ask a staff member

    Do they have a playground?

    No, they do not.

    Is there parking available?

    I second what Kyra said. It is a good-sized lot too, which is really nice to have at a fun place in this area of town.

    Is there air conditioning?

    The bar area is air conditioned &heated. The larger brewery area is not.

    Are there TVs?

    Yes. Two large TVs in the taproom.

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