Scholz Garten

Venue Type: Restaurants

Address

1607 San Jacinto Boulevard 17th Street

Austin, TX 78701

United States

Venue Description

Scholz Garten is the last of the “great Biergartens” in Austin. It was a place that the entire family could go before “horseless carriages” and “moving pictures” took their toll on everyone’s time. Kids could romp noisily around the bandstand, while their parents could enjoy a cold beer. Good food, music, and cold beer is still a tradition at Scholz Garten. August Scholz , a German immigrant and confederate veteran, built his public bar and cafe in 1866 over an old boarding house, the year following the end of the Civil War. Mr. Scholz purchased the building and surrounding property in 1862 from Sam Norville for $2400. Scholz Garten soon became a favorite meeting place for the German population in and around Austin for many of their social activities and German food. The Biergarten and other rooms were added as the need arose. Mr. Scholz operated his unique tavern and cafe until his death in 1891. His step-son (Theodor Reisner 1845-1911) operated the little bar and restaurant for two more years, then sold “Scholz Garten” to the Lemp Brewery Company (Falstaff Beer) in 1893, the same year that The University of Texas football team had its first undefeated season. Since “The University” was only two blocks away “the team” celebrated its victories at “The Garten.” Celebrating is just one of the traditions that is still alive here at “Scholz Garten.”

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