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Best Biergarten for the Masses

Central Machine Works

click to enlarge Best Biergarten for the Masses
photo by David Brendan Hall

Something reassuring after social distancing has become habitual is seeing a sea of tables spread out over a large outdoor space. CMW's enormous biergarten offers such a space, with plenty of room for kiddos and doggos too. Its converted warehouse has become a massive beer hall as well, from which taps aplenty pour out tasty craft brews and innovative handmade seltzers with flavors like peach-basil and pineapple-jalapeño. An outdoor stage hosts live music pumped out from a top-notch sound system, and with shows, DJs, movie nights, tiki nights, and Austin FC game airings, there's plenty of entertainment to choose from. But it's also just a perfect place to relax, catch up with friends, and share a pizza.