10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Comal River

"You don’t have to go to Napa or Munich to find great craft beer and beautiful wineries. New Braunfels is home to a variety of breweries and vineyards with a wide range of fresh, local, homemade wines and beers. In fact, many of the local breweries and vineyards offer tours and tastings, so why not make a day of it and see what ends up being your favorite pour of the day."

"New Braunfels Brewing was founded in early 2011 by the Meyer family. They are brewing locally hand-crafted beer “inspired by old-world German recipes” with a Texan disregard for the rules. They goes beyond traditional beer styles and brews what they like, using unique ingredients, unique recipes and a fierce ingenuity."

"New Braunfels Brewing Company is a small dog-friendly brewery with friendly staff and laid-back vibes located in Historic Downtown New Braunfels. Unlike most breweries, NBBC specializes in barrel-aged sour beers versus IPAs and pilsners. Not sure if sour beers are your thing?"

"Initially intended as a full bar and dining outlet housed within the historic Faust Hotel, the brewery expanded its operations in 2016 and now includes a separate brewpub. The new brewpub is just about a block away from the hotel. New Braunfels is a town rich in German heritage, and both the hotel and the brewery honor the past and the German tradition of beer making.The hotel and brewery is named after Walter Faust Sr., who spearheaded the initial development of the hotel."

"Interior of Gristmill River Restaurant|Courtesy of Gristmill River Restaurant. The Faust Brewing Company is a brewpub and craft brewery that fosters the great German tradition of small-scale brewing and collective drinking. The brewing company is based in the Faust Hotel, in the center of New Braunfels, that dates back to 1929."

"Faust Brewing Company features some of the best beer in the area. This New Braunfels brewery is known for producing authentic German beer. Taste some of their specialty brews long into the night and cultivate cherished memories with loved ones in cozy their taproom."

"Smokey Mo’s BBQ is one of the less expensive places to order from in New Braunfels for Breakfast And Brunch delivery."

"This one is the place to head to in New Braunfels for the oenophiles among you. The Grapevine Wine Bar is another spot in the Gruene Historic District with a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, and offers one of the finest selections of Texan wines anywhere. It’s essentially a tasting room where you can try out various wines and craft beers whilst enjoying a few tasty bites to accompany them."

"New Braunfels wine tasting room located in Gruene Historic District featuring New World wines and one of the largest selections of..."

"The Sophienburg Museum is dedicated to the history of early German settlers of the central Texas area. Guests to the museum will follow the journey of Prince Carl and his settlers as they make their way from Germany to the United States and then into what was then called “Indian Territory.”. Exhibits feature historical artifacts, photographs, and maps of the area then and now."

"To learn about New Braunfels’ absorbing history, visit the Sophienburg Museum, only 3.5 blocks from the rail yard. Learn about Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels and his group of German colonist’s journey to Texas. This New Braunfels museum is named after Fort Sophienburg, also known as “Sophie’s Castle,” which was never built."

"New Braunfels Conservation Society is located at 1300 Churchill Dr, New Braunfels, TX. This business specializes in Museums & Galleries."

"Pearl-adjacent neighborhood bar with a touch of polish The wooden patio deck that surrounds this corner bar fills up quickly with locals from nearby apartments, as well as visitors who are new to San Antonio (or just to this part of town). The upscale spirits selection and bartenders' careful professionalism lend a more refined air to the otherwise-cozy exposed brick walls and wood beam ceilings. For munchies, there’s outstanding Thai home cooking from a food truck outside -- the owners of which are in-laws to the owner of the bar, making it a unified family affair."

"Owned by Jeret Pena and the Boulevardier Group, this laid-back patio bar is the successor to Stay Golden Social House, which was razed in 2017 as developers make way for a 10-story building. Just one block away, Still Golden packs in crowds with comfortable interiors and a sprawling deck. View this post on Instagram"

"A post shared by DJ Quick (@deejayquick) on Jun 15, 2019 at 3:53pm PDT. Social House was earlier called the Grotto and the Back Porch and has now renovated its outdoor patio completely. This nightclub is also open on all days of the week and is known for its special handmade crafted cocktails."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. Celebrate #nationalpeanutbutterday with a huge scoop of our Monster cookie dough!. #scoopedcookiedoughbar #getscooped"

"The two bakers at 2tarts Bakery in New Braunfels are sisters, and both are dedicated to making everything from scratch with only the best ingredients. This bakery is one of the most adorable spots in New Braunfels, and all of their pastries are just as cute as the building they’re made in. You’ll struggle to pick out which pastry to share on Instagram, but devouring your sweet haul is a much easier feat."

"2Tarts is a full service bakery located in the heart of downtown New Braunfels, founded by sisters April Weilbacher and Ashley Landerman in July of 2010. The dynamic duo began selling baked goods at the Farmers Market in March of that year and focused on producing quality baked goods completely from scratch. A few months later, the doors to one of the most unique coffee shops in New Braunfels were open."

"2tarts Bakery is a hip bakery that offers up tasty treats for all sorts of special diet sweet toothers. With conventional baked goods along with vegan and gluten free offerings, 2tarts is a great place to get your sweet on and hang with friends. I love that they are open late, are in the heart of downtown and rock dessert like nobodies business!"