Abilene After Dark
What's a better way to unwind than a pint of cold beer and some live music? The South of Downtown Abilene is the new burgeoning spot for breweries and bars. Craft beer lovers prepare to get spoiled by the endless beer options the SoDA district has to offer!
Pictured Above: The variety of beers on tap at the Taylor County Taphouse
The Mill Winery
In addition to the thriving craft beer scene in Abilene, there is a wide assortment of taverns in town. The Mill Winery is one of Abilenians’ favorite spots offering great wines, a rotating selection of craft beer, and unique food from its Mill Feed Truck. Come on Thursday night for its Steak Night and live music or bring your cowboy boots on their Two-Step night to dance. If you can't make up your mind if you want desserts or wine, order the sangria! It’s said to be the best sangria ever!
Location: 239 Locust St
Hours: Wednesday 5 pm - 10 pm, Thursday 5 pm - 11 pm, Friday 5 pm - 12 am, Saturday 2 pm - 12 am
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Amendment 21
See the old Nichols Battery Company building brought back to life at Amendment 21, a premier whiskey bar on 382 Chestnut St. Amendment 21 is one of the many shops around town that embraces the historic architecture and incorporate it into their building. In addition to the unique building, find a wide selection of tap beer and whiskey. It also offers its very own tap beer, the 21st Amendment Hell or High Watermelon and the 21st Amendment Blood Orange IPA.
Location: 382 Chestnut St.
Hours: Wednesday and Thursday from 4 pm - 11 pm, Friday and Saturday from 3 pm - 1 am
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Matera Bar & Grill
Come grab a bite to eat for lunch or dinner or cool down with an ice cold drink from the bar. Live music every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Location: 833 S 1st St
Hours: Monday - Thursday 11am - 2pm & 4 - 9pm, Friday - Saturday 11am - 11pm, Sunday 11am - 2pm
Tap Beer Gem
Taylor County Taphouse
Beer aficionados will want to seek out this drinking gem: the Taylor County Taphouse, which offers one of the largest varieties of tap beer in town – from locally brewed beers to international favors – you name it, they got it! Craft beers paired with Texas comfort food is the ultimate ambrosia.
Location: 73980 Catclaw Dr
Hours: Monday to Thursday from 3 pm - 10 pm, Friday & Saturday from 11 am -11 PM, Sunday from 10 am - 10 pm
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Cypress Street Station
Start your a pub crawl evening on the "Storybook Way" at the Cypress Street Station, a historic landmark restaurant. Snag draft beers at $3 and bottle beers at $2 during happy hour Monday to Friday from 2 to 6 pm. Accompany it with a Texas Cheese Board or spoil yourself with a 12oz New York Strip.
Location: 158 Cypress Street
Hours: Monday to Saturday from 11 am - 9 pm
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Tip: The Center for Contemporary Art hosts ArtWalk every second Thursday of the month along the Storybook Way. You can find a variety of artists, craftsmen, street vendors, and live music. The National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature and The Grace Museum will be open late and they usually have some crafts workshops during the ArtWalk. Don't forget to stop by for some Arts-and-Craft!
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KAO Lounge
KAO Lounge on Oak St. in the SoDA District and is not to be missed. This Instagram-worthy bar offers a variety of craft cocktails in a cozy and hip atmosphere! This place is popular – expect it to be crowded!
Location: 137B Oak St.
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday from 5 pm - 12 am, Friday and Saturday from 5 pm - 1 am, Sunday 11 am - 5 pm
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Fat Boss Pub
Fat Boss Pub is not far away on Pine Street. You can get a drink from $2-5 during its 7 pm "Close Happy Hour Specials" from Tuesday to Sunday. Feeling hungry? The menu includes burgers, sandwiches, and tacos among other options.
Location: 216 Pine St.
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 am - 12 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am - 2 am
Grain Theory Brewing Co.
A new hot spot Grain Theory Brewing Co. occupies the second floor of the Motis Building with a taproom, walk-up food counter service, coffee bar, and an outdoor deck.
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