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    Drinks Backyard

    4.0 (31 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    DRINKS BACKYARD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Allison S.

    Bartendress Bailey here is awesome! The drink selection is plenty, love the frozens. Mostly outdoor seating, some indoor. Great place for day drinking. Vibes are nice, people are cool, pets welcome. I will be back.

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    Holly O.

    Our friends band played a show at Drinks backyard. We were very pleasantly surprised. The venue is very south and kind of off the beaten path. They have a cute bar and a very big courtyard area with stage and games. There are a lot of beers on tap. Restrooms are clean.

    Darlene B.

    I like this spot a lot - spacious, lots of tables, big screen on stage - great for live shows or sports. They have food trucks around to get food and coffee. They also have a little dog park for your fur babies. Drinks are decent however small portioned. Staff is always friendly. Games are available to keep you entertained. Def recommend!

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    Clau R.

    While a bit out of the way, Drinks Backyard is a nice little spot tucked away by the airport in south Austin. There's a big free open lot in the back and a small bar inside. The place has a HUUUGE outdoor area. Seriously -- it's enormous. They have a massive stage, as well. There is also a delicious pizza truck, coffee truck, and bbq truck onsite, and another misc truck out in the parking lot. So, there's plenty of food to choose from! There's plenty of beers on draft, and all the employees are friendly. I'm only knocking off a star because of how out of the way it is from downtown. Bonus points: they do trivia on Tuesdays (SO GOOD!!!) and they are dog-friendly!

    Really sweet but somehow also gross drink. Not sure how you destroyed my sweet tooth but not worth the super expensive price
    Katey M.

    Really dirty spot that my friends dragged me to. Incredibly sketchy with rude bar staff the food was mediocre at best and it was pretty clear that "chef Mike" cooked everything, and it was pretty badly priced for what it was. drinks were either super sweet or watered down. Beer was warm. Just a terrible experience all around.

    This is me and Peppercorn, handsome guys.
    Casey D.

    Always a good place to stop for a pint, a great midway for people who live in Dale or Cedar Creek. The vibe is always chill and the bartenders are awesome. Even the cats are nice. They recently implemented a pretty awesome happy hour to sweeten the pot. I'd come anyways, because the cats are nice.

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    Tayo F.

    This is the right place for the right person. I'm not that person, but I was with the right person when I went. From the parking lot, we were greeted with the worst rendition of a Fall Out Boy song I've ever heard. Truly terrible. But the background music was amazing and sounded too real to be a recording. When we walked in when we realize the truth, this was a karaoke bar for rock music. I know I just said it, but I have to reiterate that the band which was composed of a guitar, a base, and a drummer were absolutely amazing. The only factor was the singer and frankly there were one or two singers who were pretty amazing. I'm not really into karaoke myself, but this was a nice change of pace. I wasn't afraid of the parking situation in the back, they ran out of room really quickly and it's all gravel but besides that I think people would love this place.

    In the backyard with the pup.
    Sabra L.

    Love this place! It may be a bit out of the way for some, but our area was seriously lacking this kind of watering hole, and I'm thankful that it's as cool as it is. I love the awesome staff and the dog friendly atmosphere (there's even a little dog park). I also love that it's adults only. Nothing against the kiddos but there are plenty places nearby that have that covered (shout out to Meanwhile). I also love the free music and often discover cool new artists. The trivia on Tuesday and the artisan markets they have periodically are an added bonus. The old fashioned is strong and delicious and they have a solid Paloma. The only thing they're lacking is American and Texas flags. I like to say the pledge when I'm getting turnt. (This is a joke iykyk).

    Destiny W.

    Nice little spot that is ducked away with parking on the back street of the location. Drinks were great, bartender was friendly and we enjoyed the food trucks nearby!

    tables and televisions on the wall
    Michelle N.

    Great place! Heated patio, excellent bartenders, and chill vibe! I love their espresso martinis The food trucks on site are top notch!

    Brisket/pork nachos and buffalo Mac and cheese

    Drinks were great, great atmosphere and the bbq was amazing! Get the Buffalo Mac and the banana pudding, you won't be disappointed!

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    This place is so fun! Went for live band karaoke and it was a blast. Vibe is chill and their bar cat is SO CUTE.

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    Ridiculously loud music and rude bartenders. I've been a few times but am always disappointed with how they run the place

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    11 months ago

    The drinks, the space, enough parking, the events.......the BEST venue in town! We LOVE this place!!!!!

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    Great aesthetic, atmosphere, service, and parking. Friendly staff. Good drinks. Reasonable prices.

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    Upon stepping in I felt like I was transported to Miami in the 70s or 80s. Once you enter you turn…read morein your phones making it easy to lose time in connecting with your company. The staff was super nice and attentive our waitress came by multiple times and drinks were good and quick. They have a fun magazine style menu and plenty of options including mocktails. The mocktails were well balanced and not too sweet and my husband enjoyed every drink he tried. We ordered the French fries which were so good the perfect blend of freshness and salt. Would definitely come back for the ambiance and the no phones was a great reminder to connect to who your with and be present.

    The vibes are great, but I'm not sure they are worth the wait. There are two lines: one for…read morewalk-ins and one for those with reservations. We waited maybe 15 minutes at the walk-in line as others progressively started to pile on behind us. Then again, even people in the reservation line were waiting. This is definitely the kind of place that wants you to wait. The kind of place that wants to build a line outdoors to intrigue onlookers. We were treated nicely, but we definitely could have gotten in right away. By the time we walked in, the place was probably at 60% capacity. It was standing room only at the bar, but not overcrowded by any means. There is a dress code, but it's not entirely clear what it is. Some guy dressed to the 9s got turned away for not having sleeves whereas I got in with sneakers and a t-shirt. They ask for your cellphones upon entering and give you a key in exchange, but there doesn't seem to be any security to enforce it if you don't want to give them up. I have no problem with their policy, but I bet a lot of customers do. Interestingly, their little social experiment seemed to have a positive effect, where we ended up talking to strangers and vice versa. The Powder Room may be making America social again.

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    6.9 mi78704 (South Austin)

    It's a rainy night in Austin. My girlfriend is in town because my cousin and her fiancé are getting…read moremarried in Austin. It's also the weekend of our one year anniversary. An hour ago it wasn't raining, but now it's pouring. A few months ago, I heard of a newer bar and experience called Equipment Room just right off of South Congress. Music means everything to me. Nothing can express emotions and instill a feeling in 3 minutes like a song can. I live for that. Equipment Room is inherently Japanese in concept. Existing in Japan for over 50 years, listening bars combine high fidelity audio equipment with impressively crafted cocktails and alcohol combining the passion of music in a space to gather with comfortable chairs and a beautiful atmosphere. The concept has expanded westward as all cool things inevitably do, but I would never think a spot would be successful in Austin like it would be in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and so on. As I back my car into a parking spot on South Congress, I grab the umbrella out of my trunk and walk my girlfriend and me to the entrance trying to not get ourselves soaked in the process. This is not the first time we have tried to go to Equipment Room. We tried to get a walk-in table just to see out of morbid curiosity and that was a failure. I booked her and me a table for this night and I was madly looking forward to it. As we got to the small entrance, we were introduced to the hostess who brought us from the stairs into the main underground space and to our seats on the couch in a large wraparound sofa with other parties sitting near us. The music is faint from the entrance, but once you walk through the main walkway, a wave of sound hits your eardrums. You're immediately engrossed into the music like walking into a concert hall or putting a fresh pair of headphones on for the first time. As we sat down, selections from Outkast's Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik were playing through the speakers. Our hostess introduced us to their "User Manual" (their menu) where it contained all the snacks and drinks you could get your grubby hands on. There's more than just drinks and food on the menu. The first page introduces the concept and gives a few house rules. The second page shows all the equipment this so-called room has, from the premium Klipsch speakers, their preamps and amplifiers as well as their turntables and mixers. It's a dream page for music nerds. I want a $15k speaker in my apartment, but those noise complaints would never end. Our waitress came by shortly to give us water and take our order. Their menu is quite expansive, but the main pages we were told to check out were their A-side drinks or the classics and their B-side drinks, which are more experimental. We had to go with experimental for starters because who knows when you'll get to try something similar again. I started with a Goca Dünya while my girlfriend ordered a Deceptacon. The Goca Dünya was a vodka based floral drink with pistachio foam and Amaro Nonino, an Italian herbal liqueur. The Deceptacon was a rum-based cacao drink with a touch of lime and mint. It took a little time for our drinks to come out, clearly, as they are quite intricate. I loved my drink, bluntly. The pistachio foam was a great balance to the herbal flavors at the bottom. My girlfriend and I continued to enjoy each other's company as the music continued. The space we were in was decorated with posters and memorabilia from legendary artists coming through Austin and some general music decor like that purple album from that Prince guy. The DJ-curator that night was on a tear playing incredible soul music holding the bar hostage with a taste of funk. Jimmy Smith came next before transitioning to a few tracks from Bobbie Gentry. The last albums he pulled out were Steely Dan's Aja (a stone cold classic) and Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life (a top 10 album of all time). Not only was he playing classics like Isn't She Lovely, but he threw down some deeper cuts like Black Man and Contusion. Incredible. We both got another drink with my girlfriend getting their A-Side Espresso Martini while I got the Brown Sugar from their B-Sides. It was a seaweed and mushroom infused whiskey with a few more bells and whistles and it was super unique. Quite a bit of their menu is Japanese-inspired in homage to the originators of listening bars. This includes Japanese beer, sake, and Japanese-inspired food and beverages on their menu. Very cool. The worst part of the night came when our hour and 45 minute reservation came to a close. I could've stayed there for another 3 hours and never grown tired, but with how popular this space has become, they gotta kick you out at some point. This is an experience you have to have. It's worth it. I'll be strolling back in soon enough because there is nothing like this in Austin and it's truly a special space. RIYL: Actively listening to music.

    I visited The Equipment Room tonight to celebrate my wife's birthday, and unfortunately our…read moreexperience at the entrance was disappointing. When we walked in, the hostess asked us to return to the first room because she was not at the seating area. She then told us there was no available seating, which was surprising since I had just been inside and saw multiple open seats, including two that had just been vacated. The hostess--her name sounded like Constanza--explained that the room was full because of Memorial Day weekend. When I said we didn't mind waiting since it was only midnight, she then stated they would be closing soon at 1 a.m., even though the posted closing time is 2 a.m. These explanations contradicted each other, and her tone came across as dismissive. She avoided eye contact, offered no real assistance, and ultimately suggested we check for seats ourselves, which felt unwelcoming and unprofessional. For a venue with such a strong reputation, especially on a special occasion, the interaction fell far below expectations. I hope the team can ensure more consistent and courteous service at the host stand moving forward.

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