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South Austin Beer Garden will open this spring
South Austin Beer Garden will have 64 taps.
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South Austin Beer Garden will open at 10700 Manchaca Road, Austin, later this spring. Operating out of a converted old house, the business will offer 64 taps of beer, cider, wine, craft cocktails and cold brew coffee, as well as root beer for kids. According to co-owner David Pearce, the beer garden will welcome dogs and, during daytime hours, families. Food trucks will also be onsite. An official opening date has not yet been set. 512-659-4263. www.southaustinbeergarden.com
By Olivia Aldridge
Olivia is the reporter for Community Impact's Southwest Austin edition. She graduated from Presbyterian College with a bachelor's degree in English and creative writing in 2017. Olivia was a reporter and producer at South Carolina Public Radio in Columbia, South Carolina before joining Community Impact in Austin.
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