https://discoverfbg.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-09-11 https://discoverfbg.com/blog/where-to-grab-a-beer-in-fredericksburg-tx monthly 0.5 2026-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a723f4fcdf7b93729677561/d8bb57ef-0957-430c-bb81-0652c9b4ddbe/IMG_0378.jpeg BLOG - Where to Grab a Beer in Fredericksburg, TX 1. Altstadt Brewery If you only have time for one stop, make it this one. Altstadt is the name everyone in Fredericksburg drops first, and the hardware backs it up. In 2026, Altstadt was named Brewery of the Year at both the Texas Craft Brewers Cup and the U.S. Open Beer Championship, and picked up gold medals for their Lager, Kölsch, and Peach Radler along the way. Beyond the awards, it's just a beautiful place to spend an evening. Grab a seat in the biergarten, order the Kölsch, and you'll understand pretty quickly why this is the brewery locals point to first when out-of-towners ask where to go. Insider tip: Go around sunset. The biergarten fills up fast on weekends, so if you want a table without the wait, aim for a weekday evening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a723f4fcdf7b93729677561/64ff1323-a1b0-4245-9d0e-41b3e1b731b4/IMG_1449.jpeg BLOG - Where to Grab a Beer in Fredericksburg, TX - 2. Witcher Brewing Co. Witcher is the pick when you want to settle in for the whole afternoon, not just grab a quick pint. Out on Highway 290, this family-owned brewery built a genuinely spacious setup: over 7,000 square feet of turf, a fenced play area for the kids, a covered porch, live music on the outdoor stage, and TVs for game day. It's dog-friendly, kid-friendly, and laid-back in a way that makes it easy to lose a few hours here without noticing. They brew in-house, so you'll find a solid rotating lineup, plus seltzers and wine on hand for anyone in your group who isn't a beer drinker. Insider tip: Witcher is only open Thursday through Sunday, so plan your visit around that if you're building it into a weekend itinerary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a723f4fcdf7b93729677561/4745b9a3-75b8-487b-a7e3-a645dd37d831/IMG_3514.jpg BLOG - Where to Grab a Beer in Fredericksburg, TX - 3. Belly Up Brewpub A block off Main Street, Belly Up is the downtown, small-batch pick. This nano-brewery opened in 2024 and quickly built a following with its cozy setup: a hand-beaten copper bar, indoor and outdoor seating, and a genuinely good food menu of artisan bar bites, burgers, and sandwiches. Try the Shovelhead Amber Ale (it took home gold at the 2026 Texas Craft Brewers Cup), then pair it with something off the kitchen menu. It's the easiest stop to fold into a day of shopping downtown, small enough to feel like a neighborhood spot, good enough to be worth the detour. Insider tip: Like Witcher, Belly Up keeps limited hours, Wednesday through Sunday, so check before you plan a Monday or Tuesday stop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a723f4fcdf7b93729677561/13f79ae5-c921-4cd4-8ff8-39864035e125/IMG_3516+2.jpg BLOG - Where to Grab a Beer in Fredericksburg, TX - 4. Ogle Brewery Ogle is the polished pick on this list, part of the Arch Ray resort scene, with a more upscale, trendier feel than a typical taproom. If you're looking for a proper night out rather than a casual pint, this is where I'd send you. Order the Outlaw flight and you'll get a good sense of their full lineup in one sitting. It's a solid choice if your group wants something a step above casual, without leaving the beer scene behind entirely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a723f4fcdf7b93729677561/dda681a6-7b95-4ef3-b197-fea400aa8871/FredericksburgBrewingCo BLOG - Where to Grab a Beer in Fredericksburg, TX - 5. Fredericksburg Brewing Company This is where Fredericksburg's beer story actually started. Opened in 1994, just months after Texas passed the legislation allowing brewpubs, Fredericksburg Brewing Company holds the title of oldest brewpub in the state. It's been serving downtown ever since, right on Main Street in a beautifully restored 1890s building. Settle in at the bar and you can watch the brewers work through the big front window while you eat. Or, since Fredericksburg allows sidewalk consumption, grab a growler and take a stroll down Main Street with it. Either way, this spot pairs history with a genuinely good beer list, and it's an easy walk from the shops most visitors are already exploring. https://discoverfbg.com/blog/seed-oil-free-restaurants-fredericksburg-tx monthly 0.5 2026-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a723f4fcdf7b93729677561/2d5e47c2-e731-4f91-87ab-02167ea5ed59/Emis+on+Austin+Fredericksburg.jpeg BLOG - Seed-Oil Free Restaurants in Fredericksburg, TX - FAST-CASUAL EATS Emi's on Austin The carne asada bowl is a go-to (chicken tenders win over the kids). All fried items are cooked in beef tallow. emisonaustin.com Belly Up Brewpub The cheeseburger is a local favorite for good reason. The kitchen uses beef tallow, real butter, olive oil, and avocado oil. bellyupbrewpub.com Mystic Lobster Roll Co Rave reviews for their lobster roll (no fillers, just the real thing), plus lobster bisque and lobster mac and cheese on the menu. They cook in the air fryer and with butter. mysticlobsterrollsfbg.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a723f4fcdf7b93729677561/ae1a65eb-cb9a-428b-b536-5e431b3b1524/Eaker+Barbecue+Fredericksburg.jpg BLOG - Seed-Oil Free Restaurants in Fredericksburg, TX - TEXAS BARBECUE Eaker Barbecue Texas BBQ meets Korean fusion (try the gochujang ribs). The kitchen uses beef tallow, olive oil, and butter.eakerbarbecue.com Backwoods BBQ Family-owned mesquite pit BBQ, voted best in Fredericksburg. Friday steak nights are where it's at. They cook with beef tallow and clarified butter. backwoodsbbq.net (photo @eakerbarbecue) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a723f4fcdf7b93729677561/5a88e00a-79fb-4990-ad29-60d06da5e4b9/Bottega+Salaria+Fredericksburg.jpeg BLOG - Seed-Oil Free Restaurants in Fredericksburg, TX - ELEVATED DINING Mesquite at the Warehouse A steakhouse serving hand-cut steaks, fresh gulf seafood, and elevated Southern sides. They use rice oil or olive oil. mesquiteatthewarehouse.com Crossroads A Fredericksburg staple for steaks, live music, and a true night out on the town. The prime rib is massive and the kitchen cooks with beef tallow. crossroads-texas.com Bottega Salaria Roman-inspired osteria with fresh handmade pasta and authentic Italian hospitality. The chef only uses cold-pressed olive oil from Italy. bottegasalaria.com Granite House New Orleans-inspired fine dining in the Warehouse District, known for shrimp and grits and craft cocktails. The kitchen uses beef tallow, real butter, olive oil, and avocado oil. granitehouselounge.com 1894 Ranch to Table A farm-to-table restaurant at Arch Ray Winery, serving Wagyu-Angus beef raised on their own Baxter Ranch alongside seafood and steaks. They cook with beef tallow. archrayontheriver.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a723f4fcdf7b93729677561/130b4b99-135f-4e93-b0d4-ae30233e6f2b/Sunset+Grill+Fredericksburg.jpeg BLOG - Seed-Oil Free Restaurants in Fredericksburg, TX - AMERICAN BREAKFAST + LUNCH Woerner's A local favorite lunch spot for sandwiches, soups, and pizza. They use beef tallow, real butter, olive oil, and avocado oil. woernerwarehouse.com Sunset Grill A great American breakfast and brunch spot. The kitchen uses beef tallow, real butter, olive oil, and avocado oil. sunsetgrillfbgtx.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a723f4fcdf7b93729677561/f4aaf953-606e-441d-8382-7a9d505f979a/Untamed+Winery+Pizza.jpeg BLOG - Seed-Oil Free Restaurants in Fredericksburg, TX - UNIQUE SPOTS Untamed Winery Family-run winery known for its wine and award-winning wood-fired pizzas, all from a seed-oil-free kitchen. untamedwines.com Simply Dipped Fondue An interactive dinner built around cheese and chocolate fondue, plus steak, chicken, and seafood you cook yourself at the table. No oils used at all, entrees are cooked in broth. simplydippedfondue.com (photo @untamedwines) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a723f4fcdf7b93729677561/9eb142ef-e919-415a-87b0-45c5c06ced9e/Leroy%27s+Tacos+Fredericksburg.jpeg BLOG - Seed-Oil Free Restaurants in Fredericksburg, TX - ALMOST THERE These spots are nearly seed-oil free, just a couple items to know about before you go. Leroys A Tex-Mex BBQ spot with legit brisket tacos. Seed-oil free except for the chips. leroystexmexbbq.com Zuly’s A new local favorite bakery. They use high-quality butter across the board, and will fry their empanadas in beef tallow if you request it. zulysbakery.com Junebug’s A local BBQ spot, fully seed-oil free except the coleslaw and potato salad (mayo-based). junebugsbbq.com Hitchin' Post A Fredericksburg steakhouse frying everything in beef tallow. 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