Bastrop’s Main Street District houses a mixed bag of businesses with their own charm, including Bastrop Beer Company. The bar has built a space for community gathering and drink experimentation since March 2018.

The background

Owner Heather Hamrick opened the business once she relocated back to Bastrop after closing her previous bottle shop business in Cedar Park.

The bar offers 28 beers on tap and nearly 160 individual beers. Hamrick said a customer favorite is the Electric Jellyfish, a hazy IPA from Pint House Pizza located in Austin. In addition to its drink selection, customers can enjoy a pretzel, a pickle or popcorn from the business’ snack menu.

“What Bastrop Beer Company does is give people a space to experiment with different drinks that they may not have had before,” Hamrick said. “Most of the beer that I serve is coming from breweries and we offer them a fun space to try all of those without having to leave Bastrop.”
Bastrop Beer Company features 28 beers on tap and nearly 160 individual beer. (Courtesy Bastrop Beer Company)
Bastrop Beer Company features 28 beers on tap and nearly 160 individual beer. (Courtesy Bastrop Beer Company)
Patrons can look forward to weekly events including bingo and trivia and enjoy the pinball machines, pool tables, television and lounge seating.


“It’s literally a place you can go with your entire family, enjoy a cold beer or wine and your kids can play pinball machines,” Hamrick said.
The business serves a handful of snacks including pretzels, popcorn and pickles. (Courtesy Bastrop Beer Company)
The business serves a handful of snacks including pretzels, popcorn and pickles. (Courtesy Bastrop Beer Company)
The impact

Located in the business hub of the city, Hamrick said the community has accepted the bar with open arms. Bastrop residents have cultivated a bond with the establishment and its team, she said.

“We’ve been called the ‘Cheers’ of Bastrop because we have so many locals that love coming in here and chatting with our staff, trying new beers that you may not be able to get somewhere else,” Hamrick said. “Even if you could, you don’t get the atmosphere we provide here.”
Owner Heather Hamrick opened the business in March 2018 after moving back to Bastrop. (Courtesy Bastrop Beer Company)
Owner Heather Hamrick opened the business in March 2018 after moving back to Bastrop. (Courtesy Bastrop Beer Company)
Looking forward

Hamrick said she has dreams of expanding the business by adding an additional location so community members can enjoy its offerings without having to drive into the main portion of town.


“I would love to open another location that would serve more outside the county,” Hamrick said. “That would be amazing for people who don’t necessarily want to come all the way downtown to Main Street.”