MCC Code
5813
Category
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages), Bars, Taverns, Cocktail Lounges
Reward Category
Dining
Confirmed by
PreSwipe team
Small-batch Houston brewery taproom codes as a bar (5813). Cards that only bonus 5812 restaurants may not include this in dining rewards.
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What MCC code does Buffalo Bayou Brewing (Taproom) use?
Buffalo Bayou Brewing (Taproom) uses MCC 5813 — Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages), Bars, Taverns, Cocktail Lounges. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to Buffalo Bayou Brewing (Taproom) by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does Buffalo Bayou Brewing (Taproom) count as drinking places (alcoholic beverages), bars, taverns, cocktail lounges for credit card rewards?
Buffalo Bayou Brewing (Taproom) does not code as you might expect. It uses MCC 5813 (Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages), Bars, Taverns, Cocktail Lounges), which may not trigger the bonus category you're hoping for. Always check your card's terms.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at Buffalo Bayou Brewing (Taproom)?
The best card depends on how Buffalo Bayou Brewing (Taproom) codes. Since it uses MCC 5813 (Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages), Bars, Taverns, Cocktail Lounges), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.