Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden

Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
Interactive map of Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
Restaurant information
Established2012 (2012)
OwnerBen Siegel
Location79 Rainey Street, Austin, Texas
Coordinates30°15′32″N 97°44′18″W / 30.25889°N 97.73833°W / 30.25889; -97.73833

Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden is a restaurant in Austin, Texas, United States.

Description

The restaurant is located in the Rainey Street Historic District, in what was formerly old homes that were converted into businesses. It has an indoor bar and dining area, and an outdoor beer garden with a dog park and a live music venue.[1] Its decor is based on barns and stables.[2] Taxidermied boar heads are mounted on the wall, and a 27-foot butcher block is used as the bar.[3]

The restaurant is known for serving craft beer, house made sausages,[1] and whole hog barbecue.[4] It serves traditional varieties of sausage such as bratwurst, andouille, hot dogs[1] and currywurst. It also serves sausages made out of game meat such as duck and wild boar,[5] and vegan mushroom sausages.[6]

History

The restaurant was opened in 2012 by owner Ben Siegel[7] and executive chef Ted Prater.[8] Prior to founding the restaurant, Siegel had worked as a real estate agent.[9] It became popular immediately after opening,[10][11] and the Austin Chronicle reported that it had a "loyal following" as of October 2012.[12] In 2018, the restaurant expanded into a 3-story building and added a smokehouse.[4] In 2020, it opened a submarine sandwich shop.[13]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Cortez, Mike (2015-06-01). Beer Lover's Texas: Best Breweries, Brewpubs & Beer Bars. Simon and Schuster. p. 123. ISBN 978-1-4930-1721-8.
  2. ^ Odam, Matthew (2016-09-03). "Haute doggin' it: Four places to get hot dogs with a twist". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  3. ^ Thrillist (2012-07-31). "A manly garden of meaty delights". Thrillist. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  4. ^ a b Russell, Erin (2018-07-12). "Banger's Is Adding Whole Hog Barbecue to Its Smoked Meats Repertoire". Eater Austin. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  5. ^ Marler, Justin (2020-10-13). Moon Austin, San Antonio & the Hill Country. Avalon Publishing. ISBN 978-1-64049-931-7.
  6. ^ Planet, Lonely (2023). Travel Guide Texas. Lonely Planet. ISBN 978-1-83758-240-2.
  7. ^ Reavis, Charles G.; Battaglia, Evelyn (2017-08-22). Home Sausage Making, 4th Edition: From Fresh and Cooked to Smoked, Dried, and Cured: 100 Specialty Recipes. Storey Publishing, LLC. p. 216. ISBN 978-1-61212-870-2.
  8. ^ Gentile, Dan (2018-12-20). "Cooking the Whole Pig at Banger's". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  9. ^ Staff, Eater (2013-08-02). "One Year In with Ben Siegel of Banger's Sausage House and Beer Garden". Eater Austin. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  10. ^ Grimes, Andrea (2012-12-13). "Banger's Owner Ben Siegel Talks Rainey Street Nuttiness, Two-Hour Waits And Overblown Event Promotions". Eater Austin. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  11. ^ Jowers, Reid (2019-08-01). "Banger's Celebrates Its Seventh Anniversary in Style". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  12. ^ Pailes, Kenny (2012-10-12). "New on the Menu". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  13. ^ Russell, Erin (2020-12-04). "Rainey Street Sausage House Banger's Gets Into the Sandwich Game". Eater Austin. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
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