I've been a few times before 3-4 years back and it wasn't really anything to write home about. I went back this weekend and honestly loved it. I love the set up of the indoor section and the patio is super cute! It's Australian themed so there's Australian dishes. The beers are tasty with my favorite being the Milk Stache stout. Our food came out quickly and tasted extremely fresh. I had the falafel wrap! Parking is great as well with a parking lot behind the brewery. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. We will definitely be going back.

Not enough beer options and the tap room is a bit tight. It might be a nice spot when the weather is better. That said the food is pretty good. The fish & chips were tasty and the pretzel bites were really good. The chain rattler imperial stout was the best option for me. That all said not there is probably not enough there to entice me to make a second visit.

This review is only for their steak night. Food: No real complaints but won't be doing back. Steak night did come with a pint but didn't really feel moved by any of the beers. Service: No complaints. Ambiance: Typical Houston Brewery. Cleanliness: A Parking: Easy and abundant. Toilets: Very clean and bright. NOTE: The shrimp were arranged by me. The cook was nor being clever or cute by sending out heart-shrimp.

Hands down the best brewery in Houston. Drinks and food come out quick, all of the servers and bartenders are friendly and efficient. Excellent selection of beers, unique and delicious takes on classic bar fare, and shots for those who love to party. If you are from Houston or just visiting, platypus should be on your list.

Sunday 1/14 place is pretty dead no one acknowledged us walking in looking lost since it was our first time here. Decided to sit at the bar, bartenders still don't acknowledged us even though we're the only ones at the bar. Waited a couple of minutes and finally decided to walk out. As we're walking out finally someone says "no one took your order? I can take your order" No thanks. We're heading to the next one and try our luck there.

It was Thursday afternoon; I had just finished the last presentation for the week and had some time to kill before my flight the next day. Platypus Brewing was the closest brewery to my hotel downtown. At only a mile, it would have been a shame to take an Uber. So, I strapped on my walking sandals, grabbed a diet cola, and hit the streets. Intent to take in the sights along the way. Being mid-July, the streets were nuclear. I found myself dancing between pockets of shade. This wasn’t too hard, but once I exited downtown and neared Washington Ave, all shade ceased. My diet cola had long since abandoned me and my 15 min journey became a life and death race against heat exhaustion. Luckily, I made it… but just barely. Upon entering this air-conditioned oasis, disheveled and drenched in sweat, I was greeted by a friendly bar maid who recommended an Ole Chit Mexican lager. (as in Ole Chit its hot outside) She assured me that this was their coldest beer. Indeed, it was sublime and utterly refreshing. The place has an inherently friendly atmosphere with a medium to small interior and a somewhat larger patio. No loud music playing, so it’s easy to converse with friends… or myself in this instance. Platypus Brewing also offers Australian eats. I didn’t sample any as I was focused on hydration, but I did notice more than a few meat pies whizz by. One of the most important, and often overlooked, aspects of a successful brewery is the t-shirt selection. Platypus excels in this arena. Several platypus themed shirts were on hand and all sizes were accounted for. I opted for the same shirt that the bar maid was wearing, as well as a couple stickers. The bathroom was glorious, akin to a cold meat locker with urinals. The theme seemed to be that of a 16th century French Chateau, both in size and appearance. I luxuriated in the quiet ambiance, but alas, it’s hard to order a beer from the men’s room. I finished my experience with a hazy IPA, a 3 Mates I believe, once again, delicious. I caught sight of the owner, a gentleman with an Australian accent, so I can confirm some amount of authenticity. There’s not much to dislike about Platypus Brewing. Great beer, good food options, decent swag, and a gloriously cold restroom, all essentials for a finely tuned brewery. Next, I screwed up my courage for the trek back to the hotel. I knew I’d need every ounce of strength of fortitude to make it back alive. But… just a half mile further was another brewery… and then another. It’s a veritable hotbed of brewery activity in this part of town. So, I took the safe option and marched onward toward another beer.

A fantastic venue, great beer and genuine Aussie tucker! Forget other pretenders, this place has been put together to be truly dinkum. It has three types of Hazy ales (on trend for the land downunder), two types of pies you can pick up and eat (cutlery - why??) and a beer garden with great seating, two TVs and great tunes (is there anything more you need?). Has to be one of the top breweries in the Houston area. And yes - I am probably bias! But where else can you get a beer that references the rough end of a pineapple..!!!

Hidden neighborhood gem. Firstly, the service is actually incredible. Super nice waiters, came by on a nice rhythm, and gave GREAT recommendations. Drinks are very good, food looked delish (we stuck to the liquid diet). Multiple TVs, great chill hangout spot.

My husband and I worked with Platypus for our Wedding Welcome Drinks on the day before our wedding. From the start, Rachna, one of the owners is so flexible, professional, responsive and easy to work with! She was extremely accommodating on a quick turnaround. We booked their entire outside patio for about 70 people. The whole event was perfect. The food was amazing. Our servers were quick and patient with all of our guests requests. James, one of the managers was beyond helpful. It’s an awesome brewery with delicious beer, cocktails and food just to visit on a daily basis, but it’s also a great place to have your next event. 100% recommend.

Nice brewery with good vibes. Delicious spiked lemonade. Fast friendly service.

I came here with my employees to treat them to a beer, I’m not the type to leave a review but I feel like some should be aware. First off the food and drinks were amazing! But the bartender was very mono tone, and gave us no energy until at one point we were all laughing at our coworker for getting a coke at the bar and the bartender that was wearing a hat had some tiny sunglasses, long hair in a ponytail over heard our convo and quietly offered one of my employees a powder substance for sale. I asked to speak to a manager but he told me he was the manager. After that we left but we really enjoyed the atmosphere and the menu items and wish to return when he is not there and someone more professional is at the bar.

Discovered this gem yesterday. Super friendly chill vibe. The waiter was patient with us, it was our first time there, and explained all our beer options. My favorite was the Amberpus. The music was familiar and awesome. The overall experience has me looking forward to my next visit. Thank you so much!

The beers are cold, and I ended up having one of the best burgers I've had in years. Aussie burger W candied beets and an egg on top - absolute fire. Chips were a kinda overcooked, but that didn't matter because the burger was so darn good

If you like food variety, beers that taste different from typical brews, and a laid back space you can drink at for hours this is the spot. I love their Wednesday steak night, the fish and chips special on Friday is OUTSTANDING and all day Happy Hour on Tuesdays is a no brainer. I’m going to have to come back for their trivia night soon to see what the vibe is like. Highly recommend, owners are very hands on and bar staff are knowledgeable about all things beer. Will definitely be back! Cheers 🍻

Love the laid back neighborhood feel of this hidden gem of a brewery. It is Australian themed but that doesn’t take away from the local feel. We have been coming here for years and they always have a fresh rotating tap list including the more popular staples in addition to seasonal offerings. They have recently redone their patio and it is very lovely! They have added more seating and an enclosure on the patio to keep it heated on colder days. They have a good happy hour and different offerings on each day ranging from steak to tacos to fish n chips. The potato wedges are my personal favorite. I definitely come here for the beer, but it looks like they have added a cocktail menu for the non beer lovers out there. Definitely a Houston beer staple and if you haven’t checked it out, you’re truly missing out!

I absolutely loved the flight that I had and the cider. The outdoor space is huge and a perfect place to hang out on a nice day. Three friends and I came to check it out as part of a birthday celebration and loved every minute. The customer service was also amazing which I always truly appreciate.

Chill vibe. Good music. Chips and queso are top notch. Enjoyed the Aussie burger. Pickled beets had a good flavor. Their cocktails were solid too.

This is a nice brewery, it’s small but in a great location, where you can go bar hopping. We went there with my wife to watch game 3 of the ALDS Astros vs. the Mariners which turned out to be 18 innings. We were there for approximately 7-8 hours. We had a few beers and ordered some food, my wife got fish and chips and I ordered a pot pie. The food was ok but the beers were pretty good, wish they had more variety but it’s ok. Great atmosphere and the employees were very nice and friendly. I highly recommend this place.

I love the vibe at Platypus, staff is always friendly and helpful. Beers may take a while to rotate due to a small brewing staff, but there's always something for everyone! Very "family owned" feel that keeps me coming back for a quick sandwich or some killer Brussel sprouts regularly. Add bacon, fresh jalapenos, or avocado (or all 3) to the grilled cheese... you won't be disappointed. Show up on a Saturday and you may get to watch some people get REALLY into Rugby, and that's always a good time.

Very nice environment with great outdoor seating. The service was excellent, everyone of the staff was very polite and friendly. The beer was good and the food was too. Gate spot for lunch. Would highly recommend it.

Great hidden place with good music.. lots of parking and no issues.. beers are so good must try is their “rough end of the pineapple” and their house cider “gray mist”!

Straight to the point good food and greater selection of drinks. Friendly/personable staff - was greeted as soon as I walked in. Good game day hangout. Will come back with a few friends. Also, great red beans and rice.

Great place, ambience is perfect. Girlfriend had the Porter, she said it was good. Service was bad and the food was bland. I had the chicken sandwich which was dry. Girlfriend had the beer battered fish and we split the chicken quesadilla for an app. Fish had no flavor and the quesadilla was minus the chicken. So, go for the beer or for the ambience. Don't do the food.

Yessssss!!! Great beer and great atmosphere. Came here for lunch and to watch the Astros. Fish and chips was on special... Awesome! We also had pretzel bites... Comes with a cheese sauce and honey butter. Very very good. Will be back.

What a terrible experience. I went by the reviews and booked a luncheon for my co-workers and I. I was so embarrassed because this place was anything but good. The place was hot, water was room temperature, no pizza, and no steak or shrimp like advertised on the photos. Big disappointment! The only positive was that the servers were nice.