Scholz Garten
Encyclopedia
Scholz Garten, also known as Scholz Biergarten or Scholz Beer Garden
, is a bar in downtown Austin, Texas
that has been in continuous operation since 1866. It is the oldest operating business in Austin, and one of the oldest in the state.
To this day, Scholz remains a popular gathering spot for Austinites, especially before and after University of Texas
sporting events. The school and many of its athletic venues are located within walking distance of the bar.
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places
in 1979.
Texas Historical Commission
German immigrant August Scholz (1825-1891) opened Scholz's Hall at this site in 1866. About the turn of the century, this building replaced the original hall. A German social club, the Austin Saengerrunde, purchased the property in 1908 and added the adjacent hall. The Texas Legislature honored Scholz Garten in 1966 as "a gathering place for Texans of discernment, taste, culture and erudition, epitomizing the finest traditions of magnificent German heritage in our state." Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
Beer garden
Beer garden is an open-air area where beer, other drinks and local food are served. The concept originates from and is most common in Southern Germany...
, is a bar in downtown Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
that has been in continuous operation since 1866. It is the oldest operating business in Austin, and one of the oldest in the state.
To this day, Scholz remains a popular gathering spot for Austinites, especially before and after University of Texas
University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is a state research university located in Austin, Texas, USA, and is the flagship institution of the The University of Texas System. Founded in 1883, its campus is located approximately from the Texas State Capitol in Austin...
sporting events. The school and many of its athletic venues are located within walking distance of the bar.
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1979.