Old 290 Brewery is a gastropub-style brewery and restaurant at Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa in Johnson City, TX, combining Hill Country craft beer with hearty Texas-inspired cuisine using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. It pairs beers with award-winning wines from the winery and offers weekend breakfast, pizzas, salads, and live local music on stage. Reservations are recommended, especially weekends, with hours varying including smokehouse options.

Hill Country craft beer Texas-inspired gastropub cuisine live local music paired with Carter Creek wines
Old 290 Brewery overview Outdoor dining
290 Amber
A balanced amber ale with caramel malt flavors and a mild hop finish.
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Blanco Blonde
A light, crisp ale with subtle malt sweetness, ideal for easy drinking.
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Fredericksburg IPA
A hop-forward IPA with citrus and pine notes, showcasing bold Texas flavors.
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Hill Country Hefe
A refreshing wheat beer with notes of banana and clove, perfect for a hot Texas day.
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Pedernales Porter
A rich, dark porter with chocolate and coffee undertones, smooth and robust.
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Gold Medal, Texas Craft Beer Awards 2021 for Hill Country Hefe 2021
Silver Medal, Great American Beer Festival 2020 for 290 Amber 2020
Live Music
recurring, check Calendar of Events
Local musicians hosted on stage

Special hours: Friday May 1 and Saturday May 2 closed for dinner service. Midweek specials and getaway packages available through August 2026.