Why you should experience Craft Pride in Austin, Texas.
Craft Pride on Rainey Street in Austin is a love letter to Texas beer, a cozy, wood-paneled haven where every pint tells a local story.
In a district known for eclectic energy and reinvention, Craft Pride stands out by staying true to its roots: all-Texas, all the time. The bar's amber glow and farmhouse charm make it feel like a refuge from the neon chaos outside, a place where you can savor what the state's brewers do best. Inside, 54 taps pour an ever-changing lineup of craft beers from across the Lone Star State, from hoppy IPAs out of Austin's own Pinthouse Brewing to malty lagers from Dallas' Peticolas. The rustic design, cedar beams, wrought-iron fixtures, and a laid-back backyard strung with lights, channels the warmth of a Hill Country taproom right in the middle of the city. Craft Pride isn't just a bar; it's a tasting tour of Texas, distilled into one unforgettable Rainey Street stop.
Fun facts about Craft Pride.
Craft Pride was founded by husband-and-wife team Brandy and JT Egli, who wanted to create a space where Texas brewers could shine without being overshadowed by national imports.
When they opened in 2013, few bars in Austin focused exclusively on local craft beer, and none with this level of devotion. Every tap line is dedicated to a Texas brewery, and even the cider, mead, and wine offerings are homegrown. The staff undergoes specialized training to understand flavor profiles and brewery histories, transforming casual pours into guided tastings. The backyard features a rotating lineup of food trucks, with Via 313's Detroit-style pizza truck becoming a semi-permanent fixture that pairs perfectly with a pint. What most visitors don't realize is that the interior was designed using reclaimed wood from Hill Country barns, a detail that ties the bar's atmosphere directly to the land that inspired it.
How to fold Craft Pride into your trip.
For the best Craft Pride experience, come in the early evening before Rainey Street hits its nighttime rush.
Grab a picnic table in the back garden under the oak trees, order a flight of local brews, and let the staff walk you through their favorites, they're proud storytellers as much as bartenders. Don't skip the Via 313 pizza out back, whose thick, cheesy squares have become a cult favorite among locals. Weekends often bring live acoustic sets and tap takeovers from visiting brewers, turning the space into a friendly neighborhood festival. If you're a beer lover, this is a pilgrimage spot; if you're not, it might just make you one. Whether you linger for an hour or stay all night swapping stories with strangers-turned-friends, Craft Pride embodies the essence of Austin: community, craftsmanship, and a deep, easygoing pride in where it all comes from.
Hear it from the Foresyte community.
“Every bungalow is now a bar, which feels like Monopoly gone wild. Ended up drinking kombucha cocktails on a porch swing and questioning my life choices.”
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