First place we ran into on the edge of 6th street bar area with live music was a fun time. 4.5 stars Highlights: - Large area with a stage in back - Several bar areas to order drinks from - Turf type of grass near the stage so some people were dancing without shoes on it - Talented musicians - Range of ages Lowlights: - Easy to get carried away here with the fun read more

An associate informed me that Rustic Tap was hosting the Bring Back the Music Festival, in support of HAAM, so a friend and I decided to meet my associate there. Unfortunately, we missed meeting up however my friend and I did get to check out the venue, listen to a couple of the bands and try a light dinner. The bands that we heard were Lew Apollo and Brother Thunder. The ambiance was great - the place is open to the sky and the benefit of great weather made it a fantastic day to be there. At our arrival, the crowd was minimal. We were able to sit near the stage and enjoy the music vibes. After reviewing the menu, we went to the bar to place the order. I decided to go with 2 chili dogs, and my friend ordered the steak sliders with waffle fries. They give you a number and when the board lights up with your number, then you go to the pick-up window to get your food. There was maybe a 10-12-minute wait. I thought that prices were very reasonable and the taste was good enough. We learned that the Rustic Tap is an LSU bar and they host a lot of the game watches. We used a rideshare, so I don't know how convenient or easy parking is in this area. Overall, I enjoyed my time here and would consider coming back for future events. read more

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We've been to The Rustic Tap a few times now and can honestly say it is the best live music venue on West 6th. We always somehow end up here drawn in from the music they have from local cover bands that pours out onto the street. It's always busy and has a lot of life plus when it's hot they have shade, and when it's cold they have fire pits. The live music is played in the back next to a pit that usually has people dancing but also serves as a great place to watch sports when they seldomly don't have live music. This bar covers a lot of bases whether you're there for music, sports, or just to drink. Speaking of drinks, the waiters are friendly and they have a good amount of options. We've only ever gotten beer there so can't say much about whether or not they have a heavy hand when they pour. As always this place is on 6th so drink responsibly and Uber to and from (parking around there is a nightmare anyways). The Rustic Tap is one of the most fun bars in the area and is a great place to either start or end your night, either way you'll somehow end up there regardless. read more

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This sports bar is on the more casual side. Also was my first time on West 6th and it was interesting to see the different demographics compared to Dirty 6th. This might also change from day to night, as not many POC watch college football. One of my new friends had already claimed a table near the main screen. They were showing the Alabama/Florida State game. They have an abundance of water coolers and fans everywhere at each angle. I thought this was great and definitely felt rejuvenated after leaving Victory Lap. The food was great too, hopefully some nice people nearby partook of our leftovers after we went to bar #3 read more

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Pro-tip: Weekly HH (7 cocktails for $7), with loveusic starting around 8 PM. Average American spot, best for group gatherings, mingling and enjoying live music. read more

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Rating: 3.5/5 [drinks only] Our friend took us on a bar-hopping tour, and Rustic Tap was one of the stops. The place has a cozy, homey vibe with a mix of seating options--from campfire-style setups to bar seating and regular tables. I tried the Sure 'Nuff (Deep Eddy Lemon, Peach Schnapps, and Pink Lemonade), which was super easy to drink and tasted great. The self-serve water stations were a nice, convenient touch. We sat in front of the stage and caught a couple of songs from the live band before heading out. Overall, Rustic Tap is a fun, laid-back spot to hang out with friends and enjoy some live music. read more

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Love love love this bar!! Great when you want the backyard vibe but don't want to be home. There were lots of tvs so great for catching up with friends and watching the game! Pro tip! Sit in the lawn chairs! They are so comfy you'll want to buy one read more

I was only here for about 30 minutes. It was very LOUD! It definitely had a college party atmosphere. Do not go there for conversation lol My group made the mistake of thinking we could meet up there for conversation and that definitely didn't happen. It totally looked like a fun upbeat place though. read more

Rustic tap is THE sports bar to go to in Austin. Great drinks, plenty of room to hangout or sit at a picnic table, good music. It's hands down my favorite place to watch a sports game. When there isn't sports on, it's fun to watch live music there too. I'll also shout out their food as I love their snack menu. I always get their flautas as a late night snack and they always hit. read more

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Came here on a Thursday night, the bar was busy and packed with corporate finance bros with name tags and Thursday football crowd. There were multiple fireplaces surrounded with comfy camping chairs, which was a nice touch. We didn't order any food but they do have normal bar food. They have a nice selection of local beers. Out of the cocktails we ordered, El Tigre was the better one (3.5/5). I'm not a fan of their take on ranch water (2/5). read more

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Your sports bar on 6th street near downtown Austin. Not sure how you can park nearby for free so that's a minus. Very frat bro and corporate bro vibes to this bar and super crowded on a Thursday night but it's got ample outdoor seating and food much like Heights Biergarden in Houston. Their drinks were fine and not too watered down but their ranch water wasn't my favorite. read more

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The rustic tap is great if you're looking for a place to watch college football on saturdays! Plenty of seating - it's best to try to get there before it's too crowded so you can snag a seat around one of the fire places. They also make great drinks and have a good selection of beers on tap. Their food is decent, I usually stick to the loaded fries but haven't tried much else. Would definitely come back to watch the game with friends! read more

Went in and was surprised they were giving out free voodoo ranger beer for some event. It was full, but the atmosphere was nice, very lively. They had a live band with good music, a game where a good toss sent a volunteer into a tub of water. Real cool. Had a good time. Restrooms were porter potty style, not nice read more

The Rustic Tap feels like one big backyard party in Texas, and I love it. Nothing fancy here-- you got lawn chairs, fire pits, and picnic tables. Add in the delicious cocktails they serve or grab a cold beer, while listening to the sweet sounds of a live band and you have the perfect Austin day. Pet owners beware! You WILL find broken shards of glass, rusty nails, and more on the ground. If your pet is anything like mine, be prepared to frantically shout "LEAVE IT" on repeat. read more

Drinks outshine the food but in all fairness it is a bar. I was hoping for a little more variety for beers on tap. It was mostly IPAs and run of the mill Austin standbys. I would have liked to see a sour, fruited or something a bit more adventurous. The food options are mostly fried fair and it tasted bland but did the job of soaking up the alcohol. I didn't have much interaction with the staff so maybe they need to have more people working behind the bar? The space is like the food. It serves its purpose, nothing really wrong with it but forgettable. read more

This place has potential. Nice set up with fans and misters for the Texas Heat. Where this goes sideways is the lack of attention to actually serving customers AND poor hygiene by bartender. Talk to customers or friends, OK, but you don't ignore customers patiently waiting. I had to pound my fist on bar to get attention and that's only because his friend stopped him and pointed to me. The bartender with all the tattoos was running his hands through his hair consistently and making customers cocktails. Never washing his hands. He did it countless times. It's almost 100°, it's steamy and humid and he's touching everything. Come on. Dive bar doesn't have to mean poor hygiene and crappy service. read more

I love rustic tap so much, they have a wonderful, kind, attentive staff and are always friendly. Meghan is one of the best bartenders. She is so hard working and is on it on game day. As it gets busy with football and college back in session, all of the bartenders keep up and make it quick and easy to grab a drink. read more

I love this place!! We started down at the "dirty sixth" part of the street and made our way down to this end. So many better bars!! No wait to get in and there was no cover. The whole vibe is outdoorsy and chill. Lawn chairs and picnic tables are everywhere. The band and stage area was great and still on theme. The night we went they played Alan Jackson and tons of old country hits. It's a very young professional aged crowd. Beers were average price for downtown Austin. This was our favorite place during our entire trip! read more

Large space for seating, all outdoor seating. Stage for a band and dancing if your heart so desires. The place is crowded on Saturday nights so the bartenders are stretched thin so the service isn't great, and the drinks are even worse. read more

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Great LSU bar!!! Bartenders were very efficient. The sound system is great and the atmosphere was definitely game like.

Holy shiitake mushrooms. What's not to love about this place? The local beer selection is delightful. The bartenders will happily answer any questions you have. The food is a MUST! Don't sleep on the chips trio. Which is better, the salsa or queso? We couldn't decide... read more

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Nov/2019 Went to Austin for a weekend and met up with a friend from SA, TX We hopped around town and came here twice on one night. Fun atmosphere and great staff and crowd read more

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Came here for drinks and live music. The band, Sachin and the Porch, was amazing and drinks were tasty! We'd come back again! Loved the outdoor space, and lots of great seating. read more

Beer and ambience was fantastic. Fun new beers for this out of state traveler to try. Unfortunately, the bar tender wasn't friendly at all. My friend I and I were the first ones in the bar on a Thursday afternoon. No hello, no smile, nothing. We ordered our drinks, which were delicious, still no smile or verbal interaction from the bartender. A little saddening since I've been told Texas is a friendly state. read more

There are so many better bars to go to on west 6th, skip this place. We went there for after dinner drinks when there were only 5-8 other patrons and the staff had an unfriendly attitude. The bartender was a downright b-word and the bar manager was just staring off into space every time we went up to the bar. Why?? The decor was cute, but there are plenty of other cute and kitschy options in Austin. If you want to have a good night, go someplace else. read more

Great spot for live music! They are open seven days a week and have music pretty much every night. On Fridays and Saturdays I wish the band would go until one or 2 AM, but they start playing at midnight. Make sure to check out the live music here! Great spot. read more

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Such a great spot to enjoy live music and drinks outside! I really enjoyed this spot, the location is great, the ambiance is fun and they take all covid precautions. read more

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They have some good food which is why I came back to order. I understand it's a bar but they don't have order online nor would they let me in to order the dang chicken strips because I didn't have my ID(I'm 25) ! I had to let my friend go in and order and waited since he had an ID. As I waited they still questioned why I was waiting outside.. All I'm saying is at least let people be able to place an online order. Well based on the other reviews they don't care about their reputation anyways good chicken strips though. read more

We came. We drank. We saw. That's what happens when you're on a group pedal bike and have a short amount of time to check out a bar. But what we did see, and what we did experience was by far one of the best open-air bars in Austin. There was a total "backyard" vibe going on, complete with fire pits, lawn chairs, lawn games, and of course the bathtub for pics. We arrived around noon and it was pretty much empty. The heat was ON, but they kept the area cool with fans and misters. I had a delicious bloody mary complete with pickled okra - a must for any bloody mary going forward! The Rustic Tap was the perfect amount of chill, but looks like it could be lively as the sun begins to set. A great Austin location! read more

While other bars in the area were all crickets on a Tuesday night around 10pm, The Rustic Tap was bustling. There was live music (which seems to be their thing), so that might have helped draw a crowd, or it could have been the fire pits that create a backyard vibe, either way, I was happy to find something with a pulse. I sat at the bar and drank two beers while the band finished up and then i watched the rest of a baseball game that was on TV. The bartenders warmed up to me after ordering the second beer. They were friendly and efficient; working the small crowd with ease. Seemed like a bar that suits all different ages and all different drinking habits, so prob a good fit for any occasion. read more

Very fun place! If you're visiting Austin this is a great spot. Drinks, open space and country music. read more

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One of my favorite bars, especially as an LSU alum. However, my last experience there we were sitting watching the LSU game, and at halftime they switched it to another game. We had the most difficult time trying to get someone to change the channel back. read more

I wish I had a better experience here. I know a lot of my friends swear by the Rustic Tap. Sadly, my first time visiting on a UT game day we were lucky enough to sit by a TV that wasn't working. It was 1 hr after the game time footage started and we asked for help multiple times from any server, bouncer, or staff member we could find. We got responses such as, "the TV is broke" and "it's not my job". We never had a staff member come over to try and help. One of the folks in our group tried turning the TV on and off and a bouncer with orange hair and flower tattoos came right over and actually screamed at us and threatened the guy who touched the tv. Screamed. No conversation, no offer to help. Mind you, this group has paid well over $1000 in buckets of beers in the hours we spent arriving before the game for a table. Fast forward a few minutes and the staff is joking about how they "definitely will never help" now. When three college age women come to talk to a bouncer and offer their numbers they suddenly produce a remote and try to change the channel. So sad to receive such poor treatment from an Austin staple. I expected more from the Rustic Tap. read more

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Poor service and sitting with strangers seems bizarre during social distancing. The system for calling over your waitress is flawed; raise a white flag at your table and you will get service. Or not, as was our case. Our fries and onion rings were hot, but both orders of sliders (2 sliders for $10) had burnt buns and cold meat. Raised the white flag and we were ignored. Waited and waited to get out of there with our flag raised, but totally ignored. Went to the bar to cash out where staff was condescending. Just a visitor, so I won't be back. I'll be sure to tell others of my experience. read more

The Rustic Tap is an outdoor bar. They have live music and outside furniture. It had just rained so it was a bit muddy outside. So my shoes got very dirty since the seating was all on top of the dirt. They had some good deals going on for beers, which is why we went. We tried some good beers. read more

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My friends band was playing at the Rustic Tap so I initially came for that but was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere. It's a fun, outdoor, laid back bar with plenty of space and covered or uncovered options. It took a little bit to get a drink but it was fairly crowded so it was understandable. I'd definitely go back for a day or night out. COVID Precautions: It's an outdoor space so not much were needed. read more

Cute little place with a nice outdoor space. Some of the staff was great, and some were definitely rude.. They have a lot of staff members seating people, serving drinks, walking around making sure people that are getting up have masks on, etc. The band that played the night I came was EXCELLENT. What was sad was that they did not allow dancing, even if both people were wearing masks. It's OUTDOORS and both people are wearing masks.. I don't agree with the rule, but I digress. I really like the outdoor covered patio that had an indoor feel. It gets pretty busy here at night. It's more laid back and less crowded during the day on a weekend. Great place to watch football, tons of TV's outside with loud speakers to hear the announcers. Get here early at night to see the live music. I will definitely be back because they had great talent here. Awesome spot for live music. I just hope they ease up on the covid restrictions soon. read more

Terrible service, after one person in my party of ten was standing up they kicked that person out. So accordingly we all decided to leave. The waiter and bouncers would not let us see our tickets or checks and said we would be charged a 25% tip no matter. Don't go here unless you want to be bullied by the wait staff and bouncers!!!!!! read more

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Cool place. Lots of music (I think every night) to enjoy every time I've come here. Crawfish season is awesome here and reasonably priced. Bartenders are fun read more

The best place on West 6th for a casual beer and live music! Love the casual seating with built in fire places in the middle of each table in the winter. They've stayed consistent in their service throughout the pandemic, but still enforcing the mask mandate when not seated at your table. read more