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    Sign Bar

    4.3 (133 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Princess G.

    I visited this place a few weeks ago and the experience was amazing. Everything was great-the service, the drinks, and the games were fun. They have a maze, old school video games, corn hole, giant jenga, and giant connect four. I will definitely come back next time I am in Texas!

    Katlyn P.

    I was driving around the area and came across the side bar. I knew this place was iconic and a lot of people rave about it online and I was so excited to finally discover it. It's super cool and a great place to hang out with friends. They have lots of different area areas where you can play different types of games and it made for a big crowds. I went during the Christmas season and loved being able to see their Christmas maze. There are so many different photo opportunities here. Overall, this place is a fun vibe. People are super friendly and I would totally come back here again. During my visit, I did not order any food, but I've heard good things about it!

    Karla D.

    I finally made it to Sign Bar! Woohoo! This is definitely a place I am going to start bringing friends and family who visit from out-of-state. It is so spacious and there are so many things to see and explore. The inside bar has a garage-style vibe going on with, you guessed it, lots of signage. The exterior patio area is huge and I love the little themed cabanas as well. So, sos so many signs from businesses long gone. What a fantastic way to recycle, upcycle, and keep memories alive. I love that their is so much history in one spot and it can actually be a learning experience as well because they provide lots of information. The maze is crazy fun and of course I was like "oh this is nothing it's gonna be easy"...and I got lost in it. The drinks are pretty good too. Have I had better? Sure BUT the combo of the pretty good drinks and this yard of goodness makes it near perfection.

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    Don L.

    The Sign Bar delivers more than a night out--it offers an experience rooted in Austin's eclectic spirit. Food options come courtesy of a rotating lineup of food trucks, each bringing something fresh and crave-worthy to the table. From inventive tacos to indulgent burgers, every bite we had was flavorful, well-executed, and perfectly suited to the laid-back bar vibe. Right next door to The Sign Bar is Lao'd Bar, a brick-and-mortar restaurant serving bold and vibrant Lao-American cuisine. It's the perfect spot to grab a full meal before or after drinks--think crispy rice, grilled skewers, and shareable plates with big flavors. The vibe matches The Sign Bar's eclectic energy, making it a seamless extension of the experience. The ambiance is what truly sets this place apart. A stunning collection of salvaged neon and vintage signage from iconic Austin institutions surrounds you, creating a vibrant, nostalgic atmosphere that's both immersive and uniquely local. It's part art installation, part community tribute--and entirely Austin. Service was friendly, efficient, and genuinely welcoming. The bartenders handled a busy crowd with ease and personality, offering great drink recommendations without missing a beat. Whether you're a longtime Austinite or just passing through, The Sign Bar is a one-of-a-kind stop that blends culture, comfort, and character with every visit!

    Angelica L.

    Rating: 3.7/5 Sign Bar is one of the coolest bars we've come across in Austin and a great spot to bring out-of-town visitors. From the moment you pull into the parking lot, you can appreciate the scale and creativity of the place. There's someone at the entrance to check IDs, and once inside, the indoor bar is to the left, while the rest of the space opens up into a large outdoor area with themed seating, lawn & table games, a vantage point, and even a small maze near the back. We ordered two cocktails, but unfortunately, both were disappointing. It was a challenge to finish them, and we actually considered leaving them unfinished. Also, note that there's a 3% surcharge for credit card payments. Gin & Josie ($13) - Made with Fords Gin, lemon, and mint. It tasted overwhelmingly like straight gin with little balance. Frisco Fizz ($16) - A blend of Aguasol Silver Tequila, Aperol, lime, and Jarritos grapefruit. Slightly better than the Gin & Josie, but still not enjoyable enough to order again.

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    Ruth C.

    We saw this on a "10 things to do in Austin" video and it looked cool! It's east of downtown in a quieter area. The vintage signs are great! Staff was very friendly! They have food trucks there, but they're not open on the weekends. You can order from their restaurant next door, Lao'd Bar. Order with the bartender and they'll even run over and grab it for you! We had the Lao'd Dogg (sf) -- Fried Lao sausage, brioche bun, jeow bong aioli, Lao'er-kraut and the lao'd Smash Burger (sf)-- Lao pork sausage patty, potato bun, jeow bong aioli slaw, rice fermented pickles, bacon, American cheese. Both were very good! Beer is reasonably price, but I had a frozen Peach Bellini and it was $14 - quite expensive for the small glass it comes in. Definitely do recommend, especially for the atmosphere

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    Lynn L.

    It was a bit out of the way but it makes sense, you need lots of space and land to hold all of the retired signs from all around Austin. There's plenty of parking, Lao'd Bar is next store for some Lao food. I had their egg rolls and they were small but bomb. I love how interactive it is. There's themed rooms, like a "movie" one with dvds and vhs on the walls, one with a pool table, one that looked like it was Arabian themed. There's also a maze for halloween, clown themed. There's beer, drinks, reasonably priced. Great place to check out.

    Danielle F.

    The most friendly bartenders! They make great drinks too. Very relaxed vibe and all the decor makes it fun.

    Marianne L.

    We finally made it up north to check out the Sign Bar. I've lived in Austin for over 30 years, so many of these signs are familiar to me. It was really cool to walk down memory lane. There's lots of seating, and cool little nooks. The drinks were good. We were able to order food from the bar, but apparently the pager didn't work for us, so the food was a little cold when we got it.

    Tiffany L.

    Such a unique bar and concept. I came here for Halloween and they had a fun haunted house! Really unique vibes and environment and they have booths with different games like pool or foosball. They do take a while to wait though. I'm not sure if they always have this, but on Halloween they were serving special cocktails for $16 that that just poured premixed out of a pitcher into a tiny cup which was soo not worth but the drink itself wasn't too bad.

    Derek M.

    It's a really cool spot, that I accidentally happened upon while going to eat at Lao'd bar. It really took me down memory lane, seeing so many signs of places I knew over the years that would've likely never crossed my mind again. There were just a few scattered patrons and it was dusk, and the entire atmosphere just felt timeless, intimate and nostalgic in a way that's hard to describe. I genuinely had fun using their foosball table, and just wandering around taking in the atmosphere. I'm not sure if it's busier and more lively on other nights of the week, but I loved the version of the experience that I got.

    Patrick W.

    What a neat place! Glad we dropped by to see our friends and have a drink. I feel this place needs even a larger parking lot or something out back and they bring you back on a Haywagon ride or something of that nature. It feels like a destination. You drive in and there's different buildings on the lot. Once inside the gates Of the Sign bar, there's plenty of seating areas going around. I was there on a Sunday night, so there was plenty of seating. Lots of advertising of old bars, and what not. You must come and experience it. The bar keepers were very nice and helped us out with our drinks. It felt low-key for us which is what we wanted. I can't imagine what is Friday Saturday night looks like. I'm sure it's outrageous and fun. Bring your kids, bring your dogs and friends. They sure won't want to miss this!

    Haley Z.

    Looking for something to do at night before/after you take someone to the airport? This is a great spot to start a vacation or end! Definitely an Instagr-amable place and a decent spot for sports games too. Beautiful Austin graveyard of memorable spots. They have QR codes in multiple places outside to get information on where some of the signs are from and the history of it's previous home. Tons of unique seating and if you have a big group or an event you can even reserve certain spots or "rooms" they have setup. Tons of parking, fairly clean gender neutral single stall bathrooms. There is an indoor bar with bar seating and high tables as well. Service is fast, and expect regular Austin pricing. My only real complaint is the total lack of information on food availability. They have a list of trucks/partners on their website but no info on times and which ones are actually there at the time. They only post about food event special days, but not day to day. They currently have a pizza truck, a taco truck, and there seems to be a permanent Lao place Nextdoor/connected. Also it is Very buggy out there. Prepare to get bit up or bring some bug spray.

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    Very fun experience and great service. I recommend checking it out. They have a food truck that serves good tater tots

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    It's a nice local bar, with a lot of nostalgia. Some of the patrons aren't the best, but the place makes up for it.

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    Is this place a good place for children? I know that the night hours my not be appropriate for the kids but is the earliest hours okay for children to come and run around and enjoy the scene?

    Plenty of open turf area, but nothing for them to play on. Table areas only. Not sure they will enjoy the scene as much as you will. If you want to have a drink and watch them run around. There is a maze you can walk behind them in but it's small.… 

    What is/are the current food truck(s)? Credit cards or cash only?

    Think they have different ones, not sure how often they change. Food was good. Not sure on cash but credit cards for sure.

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    Off to the back there was a cute maze that was easy to walk through but still a little challenge!

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