The number of beer options is in itself a 5-star but they allow dogs, inside too, so it's a perfect place! Dog and kid friendly, has bands playing on weekend and delicious food trucks around. Makes it a win win for whole fam. Amazing staff, cozy chill inside and fun breezy outdoors. Whats not to love!? read more

The Loose Screw - Beer Gardens Near Me - Taylor, Texas

Checked out Old Taylor High and dropped by The Loose Screw while I was there. It is in a converted high school, and I appreciate that an existing structure is being utilized instead of tearing down and building new. Loose Screw is a pretty chill spot with an impressive selection of craft beers on tap. The seating options are diverse, ranging from tables and stools upfront to a more lounge-like setup in the back with sofas and such. They organize their menu by number, which makes sense given the wide variety of options available. Just give them the number when you order, and you're good to go. Service was friendly and prompt on the busy day that I went. You can take your beer to go and explore the rest of the building/check out other vendors or stay put and check out the funky signage adorning the walls. It seems family-friendly. I saw several groups with young children. So, if you're bringing little ones along, this might be a plus. There are a few small snacks available for purchase or you can head down the hall for a bite elsewhere. read more

The Loose Screw - Flags hanging in the window help filter the sunlight. - Beer Gardens Near Me - Taylor, Texas

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Welcoming like Cheers. What a nice feel. Great selection of rotating beers, which are also viewable and postable on Untappd. Inside tables and barstools along with comfy couches make it like Taylor's living room. Or garage or even throwback teen bedroom given the classic concert posters. You'll also feel smarter drinking here. Why? Because the bar is inside a former classroom of a former school. The concept works. There's even walk-up window service! Something my school classroom never had but now I realize what we were missing. The Loose Screw is a uniquely enjoyable spot in the world and you should definitely give it a shot. read more

The Loose Screw - A classroom of a different sort. - Beer Gardens Near Me - Taylor, Texas

This place is pretty cool...it's in the old Taylor high school in an old classroom...not kidding. We drove up and were like...is this a school?? It...was. Now it is a bunch of shops, a bar, a bakery, a salon, and more! They have a really good beer selection and the staff was really nice. You can take your beer outside and sit down at some picnic tables. They also had live music with a guy playing guitar who was pretty good. Very cool idea to use that building for something besides letting it dilapidate. read more

The Loose Screw - Lots o' options! - Beer Gardens Near Me - Taylor, Texas

We don't live in Taylor and were expecting to meet friends at a club to see a band, so when we pulled up to a high school parking lot thanks to our GPS, we were sure we had the wrong place. Nope, that's where this "club" is, in a barely converted vintage high school building that kept its original signage. You walk up several steps into the main entrance and you'll find that a number of small businesses are inhabiting what used to be classrooms. The lockers and original restrooms remain intact. It's a bit surreal. The club looks more like a coffee house inside, but they do have a full bar and quite a lot of beers on tap. They have a small stage in one corner, but that evening they had the band set up outside by the front steps of the school, against the building under the trees, where there isn't a stage. There are picnic tables out there and you can order drinks through a window that feels like a drive through. Prices were higher than what we pay at an Austin bar ($9 and up for a beer), but they weren't charging a cover. There were a lot of local families there that seemed to be regulars, so it seems to be a local hangout. Not really my scene, but if you're in Taylor, it may be yours. read more

Unique hang out spot. Inside the old high school is a tap room with beers from all over. Don't get too attached to any one beer though because they tap what they have with no promises of it returning. Ask for a sample if you're stuck between two, and feel free to visit the other small businesses in the building with your beer. read more

Great service, great selection, great people. A great place to go after work or if you're feeling a lazy weekend afternoon.

Love the ambiance and the choice of beers and wines is amazing! The weekend music choices are a great addition to the excellent service and atmosphere. read more

Great stop for our brewery tour. Old Taylor High School is a great concept. We loved the lounge area and easily fit our group of 20+

Super cool spot with great beer selection thats in the old Taylor high school. They have wine and its kid and dog friendly (outside) and they do flights of 4 for $10. Friendly staff and also a window to order outside. I'd say they have about 50 beers on tap and also usually have a food truck in evening. read more

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Such a cool tap house. We have had some of the best beers we have ever had in our lives here. They always have a wide selection of beers, so there is always something here for everyone to enjoy. The atmosphere is great too. read more

I came into town to visit my son and his girlfriend and help set of their home they just bought in Taylor which is a few blocks from The Loose Screw. We popped in to check out the old Taylor HS businesses and met the owner and she was a sweetheart from hello! She was familiar with a place we love Brookwood so it was an immediate connection. We came back later Friday night for some drinks and music, what a cool vibe of family, dogs, good beer and their daughter played in the band as well! Great music! I highly recommend this local place for a great beer and ambiance! I spoke with a few locals that frequent this place and they all had wonderful things to say about it and the family that runs it. Inside is like a comfy family room and outside is gorgeous with the big trees and the old brick building is the old high school. Check out the hair salon on floor 2 as well! See you in a few months for beer and music. Thank read more

This place is certainly pretty great and a hidden gem in Taylor, Texas. We were visiting a friend who just moved to Taylor and we found this spot. It's located in an old high school so it's not the easiest to spot. The bartender was exceptionally friendly and helpful. There are about 45 beers on tap. They also have wine and sooner non-alcoholic beverages. We started with two flights of four different beers. All the beers were very smooth and full of flavor. After two flights, I got a pint of one of the beers that I enjoyed the most. Regardless of the type of beer drinker you are, there's a brew for you. They had a band playing and a food truck in the parking lot as a nice touch. They also allow you to get a sealed double pint to go. That's my only small complaint. The "to-go" double pint was much more expensive. I wanted to get two but only got one since it would have been $52. Yikes. I'm still very pleased with my experience and if you live or visit Taylor you should definitely go to The Loose Screw! read more

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It's hard to find good beer in this part of Texas. This place offers a relaxing setting and a large selection of beers that are always changing. I love to try new things so this is a go to spot for me since they are always bringing in new beers I have never heard of. read more

Situated in the old Taylor High school on Street, this place has an amazing variety of craft beers! knowledgeable staff to help you find the beer that's to your liking, with 42 to choose from you'll appreciate their knowledge! Great place to listen to some live music, relax with the family or just reminisce of the awesomeness of the high school days! Variety+++++ Atmosphere +++++ Texas friendly +++++ Y'all gotta just see what this family owned business is sharing with their community read more

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What a wonderful location with excellent service! The beer was very good with over 45 choices! Didn't make it out to the food trucks as it was raining. Our friends said that they are very good as well! Will definitely recommend to family and friends! read more

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I visited this on an impulse, so happy I did. The school is pretty open and you can drink and roam around. They have some pretty dope slides (old fire escapes) around the school grounds and no one to stop you from playing on them. There's plenty of seating inside and outside with a window to get your drinks. Overall fun experience. read more

The Loose Screw - Entrance as well as some campus shots - Beer Gardens Near Me - Taylor, Texas

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Best place to grab a beer with friends in Taylor. From the moment I stepped into The Loose Screw, the owners talked to me as if we had been friends for years and each time I visited after that they would make it a point to come sit down and say hello. But what about the beer? The variety they offer is amazing! They even suggest new things I would like based on previous visits. They remembered my preference! I'm moving away and I am really going to miss this place. I will have to make the hour trip to come see them, but it will be worth it!!! read more

This is a super fun little bar located in the old Taylor High School. There are lots of unique brews (the blueberry mead and wildfire mead were amazing), live music and board games. Overall just a fun place to hang out! Definitely recommend! read more

The Loose Screw - Blueberry mead - Beer Gardens Near Me - Taylor, Texas

The Loose Screw has a great variety of craft beers in a welcoming repurposed school room. That place has an awesome beer selection and good service. The staff loves beer and it tells. They have a great patio and welcoming set up. read more

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Super fun atmosphere and tons on beer on tap! Met the owners last time we were there and they were so nice! It's a great place to grab a beer and chill. Lots of other cool stuff in the Old High School as well. read more

Oh, Loose Screw...what would I have done this summer without you? Sitting on the lawn of old Taylor high school on a nice night, listening to great tunes, sipping a cold beer. Definitely a hidden gem of the county. You don't go changin' now, ya hear? read more

Love this place! Great selection of beers and friendly staff.

EXCELLENT Beer selection. The TBC is awesome and love their commitment to Texas beers, but Don and Tammy excel at bringing the best beers from around the country to Taylor. They don't brew it, but they drink it ;) Great music, great outdoor garden, great staff, and great beer. Can't really say anything bad about this place. read more

Great beer, awesome ambience and the owners are really quality people. I love showing my friends and family this gem due to them having such a variety. I highly recommend! read more

For a first business venture by the owners (husband and wife) I believe they've hit a home run. Classy place, set up well. They're very friendly and love Taylor. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Plenty of beverages to choose from. This is my second visit, will become a regular. read more

A great selection of beer, and a few cider and wine options for the non-beer drinkers! Friendly owners who run the bar--you can tell this is a labor of love! The location is super cool in the Old Taylor High School. Y'all start coming here now so you can say how awesome you are when this location turns into something special. There's a really cute outdoor area and great live music! read more

Cute local bar located inside historic Old Taylor High! Friendly staff & incredible, eclectic selection of beer, cider, mead, wine & even craft root beer. Fun place to hang out in the beer garden under the lights--listening local music. Kid friendly--large yard out front for them to run around--mine enjoy the root beer floats & playing tag. Destined to be a local favorite! Already is for this local read more

One of my favorite and fun places to go. Tammy and Don are amazing owners. I love going when they are there. Very relaxed atmosphere and I love sitting in the back room corner. Love the live music and sitting outside sipping on some of their well selected 40+ drafts. You can take your own food to enjoy with your beverages. So relaxing sitting outside under the huge trees. They are located in the old High School so that's pretty neat as well. read more

I've been going here for a few months now and have had nothing but great experiences. Don has all the knowledge on great beers. He even helped me decide on buying a kegerator. If you're in Taylor checked them out. read more

Very nice, accommodating staff! You can tell they have a true love of what they do! Thanks for the amazing service and tasty beverages!