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Friends & Allies Brewing

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Friends and Allies Brewing Noisy Cricket Session IPA beer bar
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Founded by two industry veterans in 2015, Friends & Allies has been a staple of the East Austin Community since 2015.  The brewery includes a tasting room, patio and beer garden, serving high-quality beer, uniquely crafted with West Coast brewing techniques and practices.  

Address

Friends & Allies Brewing
979 Springdale Rd.
Austin, TX 78702
512-386-1865

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Hours

Open Now
Sun: noon-midnight
Mon: 4 pm-10 pm
Tue: 4 pm-10 pm
Wed: 4 pm-10 pm
Thu: 4 pm-10 pm
Fri: 2 pm-midnight
Sat: noon-midnight

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