Strange Brew, Lounge Side

Strange Brew, Lounge Side Austin's Award Winning Music Venue Strange Brew, Lounge Side. Winner of 12 Austin Music Awards including 2015/16 BEST SOUND & BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE.
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We feature acoustic artist and full bands of local and touring acts. Friendly staff, great beer and wine selection, sandwiches, coffee and more.

03/18/2026
02/12/2026

This was my heart, this was the way Strange Brew and its soul made me feel. I miss it dearly.

Joe Ely describing his first encounter with Townes Van Zandt. Credit: Tiffany Walker
12/16/2025

Joe Ely describing his first encounter with Townes Van Zandt.
Credit: Tiffany Walker

Joe Ely covers Townes Van Zandt's Tecumseh Valley ~ Strange Brew, Austin, TX ~ 6.13.15

12/16/2025

We were lucky to have Joe Ely grace our stage on Several occasions. He was a true rock star and a very gracious and kind man. Our hearts go out to his wife, family and fans.... you will be missed Joe.

06/02/2024

Super proud of our Kacy Crowley for taking this amazing picture of the The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra at Strange Brew last year, They liked it so much, they decided to use under the tray of the bands latest CD! It's a fantastic CD too!

06/02/2024

I wrote this? Holy s**t I was in a deep state of mind.... Strange Brew did that to me often

This photo, taken by Kacy Crowley at Strange Brew was used inside the cover of The Glenn Miller Orchestra CD called TIm...
06/02/2024

This photo, taken by Kacy Crowley at Strange Brew was used inside the cover of The Glenn Miller Orchestra CD called TImeless.

We are updating the lounge. You may have noticed we have changed our overhead lights a little, consolidated the posters to the back wall and will soon be painting and adding prints of a few of the musicians that have made a big impact at Strange Brew. Below is one of them, a photo of the Glen Miller Orchestra, taken by Kacy Crowley earlier this year.

06/02/2024

I have found the absolute perfect spot for a world class music venue / restaurant/ coffee shop. Initial estimate to build out / start is 250k on the low side. I am looking for a few, or even just 1 investor.... please Dm me if interested or pass this on to anyone you think may be interested. Scott Ward, Strange Brew founder.

Really crossing our fingers for these folks.
08/16/2023

Really crossing our fingers for these folks.

Thirsty Planet and SoCo Homebrew currently closed due to a sudden lock out by the building's owner.

06/23/2023

Do me a huge favor.... go to Radix House Coffee and Pizza and spend some money. Get great pizza and coffee as well as CBD and Delta 8 infused offerings. 11600 Menchaca Rd.
See Roger!

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