It's a cool place with mostly friendly people and 2 pleasant for the most part, bartenders the last…read more3 times we went in there. My boyfriend and I will go to Bike Farm next door for bike service. We've have a few beers at Little Longhorn etc, but this one time (4:30 pm on a Wednesday) we went in recently. NO ONE was in there and I set my bag on a barstool, of maaaaaany open barstools. An older man walks up and says' "I MADE THIS BAR WITH HOOKS so you can put your purse underneath. It wasn't what he said, it was how he said it with a condescending attitude and tone. I was apparently a menace or "youngin" being rude. I removed my purse from the stool and put it on the way too tiny hook for anyone's bag and then LITERALLY NO ONE sat there the next 40 minutes until we left. I'm always thoughtful, that if it's a crowded place, that I wouldn't take up a stool with my bag . Him, his comment and attitude were unnecessary. Whether he "built" the bar or not. You're running customers off by having a shit attitude. See you never LLS and crappy attitude old man "who built the bar"

This place is a total hoot. Go for Chicken Shit Bingo, you will not be disappointed. It's one of a…read morekind.

I went to listen to a friend (Jane Rundquist) and her band Too Blue here last weekend. I've been to…read morethis very cool Austin original dive bar a few times over the years and always enjoy the unique decor. It is definitely a classic Austin location that I hope will be around forever! I don't drink beer but they had some great drink specials for those who do. One of my friends was able to get a non-alcoholic beer, the other had a beer, and I had a couple of topo chicos. I think you can also order food there, but we didn't order anything. They also have decent parking options if not in their lot, on the street so we didn't have to walk too far. And I appreciated that Jane was playing at an earlier time. Her band's songs were oldies but goodies and they got several people out on the dance floor! I hope to find myself at Carousel Lounge again soon!

Throw back to the 70s! Awesome Austin dive bar and music venue! We went to see a friend's band…read moreplay. While I've been to many local dive bars, somehow I've missed this one! Shouldn't be overlooked! Not sure anything has changed in 50 years! One man was bartender, cook, bubbles blower, popcorn maker, and friendly welcomer to all who entered or wanted to chat. Very spacious inside. Drink prices are of a bygone era- they only sell beer and wine for alcohol options. Sound equipment was good I'm told. A classic spot.

Basically my home away from home for a few years. Hopefully they still have pool tables and foos…read morein the back. Bartenders were always chill and smoking on the downstairs patio. I do not smoke. Beer is cold. Decent jukebox.

Great bar. Pool table, TV, friendly bartender and cheap drinks. It is dark, have good music…read more Everything u need is here. Rum and coke is $4 in 2025. I don't know what kind of spirit they are using but it is good.

Neighborhood campus old dive bar. Good music. Awesome pricing. Friendly staff. Parking is sub par…read more. because it's on campus on the drag so you have to find what you can nearby.

Flew in from CA to see one our favorite bands perform here! Walking in, we were IDed and then…read moreimmediately headed to the bar. They had numerous beers. Decent pricing. There was a Photo Booth, a vending machine for smokes, indoor stage, and outdoor patio. Not much to say since we were there for a few hours listening to music. Loved every second of it. Loved the graffiti and enjoyed the aesthetics of the place. Would love to come back for more performances! Thanks for having us!

I really like the different themed bars connected/associated with Alamo Drafthouse locations…read more I think they drink menus are pretty similar across the different locations as I always get the Pimm's Cup. The decor here is super fun and I really liked the mirrors. Nothing like a fun mirror or two for a couple of laughs. But, here's the thing, when we stopped by it wasn't busy at all. In fact there was another couple that left not long after we arrived and a group of four that arrived a few minutes before we left. I bring this up because this means the bartender wasn't busy. Like at all. Yet seemed annoyed to have to make a drink and chat while doing so. With that said, I might give it another go only because the layout was so great. Maybe if we attend a comedy show we'll have better luck.

Went for comedy night on a Friday. Decent drinks, good service, and a lot of laughs. Come check…read morethis place out

Drinkwell is definitely part of my North Loop Jaunt (every few months I head over to the…read moreneighborhood and hit up my favorite places). They have some of the best cocktails (and mocktails) in Austin. The Positano (mocktail) is crazy good. It's made with N/A limoncello and it's so pretty to look at as well. The gimlet and daiquiri are the bomb as well. You can get snacks too and they are yummy. Love the fries. Great service. Super space.

My friend and I were looking for a centrally located bar to meet up. After a quick Yelp search, I…read morediscovered Drink Well so we decided to give it a try. Parking is limited. There is a small lot out front but it was full. I was able to find street parking on a neighborhood side street right near the bar. Upon walking up, I was immediately greeted by an employee on the patio. She held the door open for me which was super nice. When I walked in, I was given the option of sitting at the bar or a table. They do not take reservations unless your party has 8 or more people. Additionally, this bar is pretty small (38 indoor seats, 20 patio seats). We got there relatively early on a Saturday night. The bartender was really nice and explained some of the cocktails. I started with The Field of Dreams. It was a gin based cocktail with dry vermouth, bergamot, and chamomile bitters. The drink was good, but very strong! I also had a gimlet which is such a classic. It's one of my favorites to order at a craft cocktail bar. My friend had Dove's Cry which was a Mezcal cocktail. I didn't try any, but it looked really good! We didn't order any food, but they do have a small menu. The kitchen closes an hour before the bar closes (currently at 11 pm for the kitchen, 12 am for the bar). The vibe was extremely chill. The music was at a good volume to where we could converse without having to yell at each other. The menu changes seasonally. I'm looking forward to returning to try some of their latest creations.

What a cool concept for fur baby moms, dads and those who like fur babies. You can have adult…read morebeverages while your fur babies tool around the playground to their hearts content. No food is allowed on the actual playground. If you do not have a fur baby, and just want to hang for an hour or two, you can enjoy this interaction with the fur babies. It kind of like when you are an aunt and you spoil your nieces and nephews for a day and then drop off at home. You can get a day pass as low as $12 or you can purchase other packages. This is the type of place you can catch up with a friend or family member in a relaxed, comfortable environment. The Yard Bar grounds are quite large, so plenty of room for your fur babies to roam around.

I have been visiting Yard Bar since the very beginning, and I am saddened to hear that it will be…read moreclosing at the end of the month. My first fur baby crossed the rainbow bridge, but I am grateful that my second fur baby was able to get fixed and experience the magic of Yard Bar before its final days. It may seem funny to call a dog park magical, but it truly is. The staff here are incredibly kind and loving to all the pups, and the other customers are friendly and happy to be here. Thank you, Yard Bar team, for all the wonderful memories; you will be dearly missed.

Live music at night! Seats about 60 people a perfectly intimate venue. More faculty in the audience…read morethan students, typically.

The Cactus Cafe is such a cool bar on the UT campus! It is only open during shows. I came here for…read morejazz night, and my friend and I were the only college students. Everyone else was very old. The venue is very intimate with chairs surrounding a tiny stage. It was a fun time, and I had a delicious ruby drop cocktail for $9. The bartenders were really nice, and mine helped me pick a drink that I would like.

We'd been wanting to check out Vigilante for a long time & finally got the chance. After I had a…read moremajor, successful work event we (me & the boyfriend) decided this would be the place to celebrate. Its location is in a weird spot, one of those mixed properties with apartments/condos and retail space underneath on the first floor (street level). More and more that's the going theme around the country (mixed use spaces). Anyway, do not let that fool you. When you first step inside you're immediately transformed to another world. A landscape of fantasy, steampunk, goth, & industrial interior design await you in this adult gaming room. By adult, I don't mean "adult"; I simply mean that it's a space for grownups to have high-end craft cocktails (or mocktails), beer, and top quality food while playing board games. They have a large library of games to choose from--over 100. Each reservation allows guests two hours at the pub-plenty of time to eat & play. It's a $7 per person game fee & this includes a Game Master who explains the game you're playing. Anyone from the serious game player to the novice player will feel at home here and have a blast. It's really a great vibe. The game we chose was Catch the Moon, sort of a reverse Jenga. For our meal we shared the ribeye & mashed potatoes with chimichurri. The steak was juicy and perfectly cooked. The potatoes were flavorful and fluffy. The sauce packed so much vibrant taste and brought the meal together. Every month they have "special menus". My boyfriend had the Gin of a Killer cocktail (of which I had several sips lol). It was a twist on a Tom Collins with Still Austin Gin, St. Germain (my fave) & more. The service is fab. They do team-style service, meaning you won't have the same server throughout. I've been to places who've done this and it was a sh*t show. Not here! They've nailed it. It was actually fun because we got to come in contact with a variety of folks working there, all with great personalities bringing their own vibe to our event. When first seated, a server comes to the table with water and menus. After that, you push a button each time you need someone (Accio Server). The buttons are located on the sides of the dining tables. So, as I mentioned, whether you're a casual game player or a serious D&D player, this is the place to be. Can't wait to go back!

Update! Still a great place. I've been here with groups of varying sizes and still have to highly…read morehighly *highly* recommend getting a reservation. Even during a week day this place can get pretty crowded. On my most recent visit, I showed up with my immediate family and a close friend. There were six of us total. I had made the reservation for five, but they were able to seat us in a spot with an extra chair. We all had a good time, even my dad who is over 80 years old. We just spent our reservation time playing Timeline. The game instructor was really nice and helpful, had no problems answering some obvious questions and repeating things for my dad. So we sat at one of the open tables next to another party. The separation screen next to us was knocked over by someone on the other side. It landed on me and my husband. Thankfully it was only a cup of water that was knocked down. The other person was apologetic, but it took a while to flag a server down to help us clean up the spilled water. We managed to get most of it with a few extra napkins we had, and all the ones I carry in my purse just in case. So this floundering and the fact that the food portions have seemed to have gotten smaller. I took a star off. I still enjoy my time here, and will come back.

First of all, I've been coming to this spot since the 80s (before it was the Crown!), but after…read moreleaving ATX in 2013, my trips to the Crown have been few and far between (last one was in 2018). I knew I wanted a burger from the Crown before I started the long drive from South Carolina. Despite a literal wrench in my tire, I managed to make it there on 2/28 by 1pm, where my travelling companion and I met up with an old friend of mine from college. There was a bike swap going on, which felt about right for ATX. We ordered a beer and a burger then settled in on the porch (the part I call the "inside/outside" because it has a roof). I'm not going to say the Crown has the best burgers in the world. I guess it depends on what you want in a burger. I will say that, for the price, the Crown has the best pub burger - a good basic burger. I got a jalapeno cheeseburger, but I can attest to the deliciousness of the veggie burger and the mushroom-swiss. Back in the early 90s we used to bring my daughter with us and she would play pinball with my friend, Dirk. The bartenders at the time included a couple of guys who used to work at Duddley's Draw in College Station, TX. In the early oughts, I would come in for lunch and try to decide if I wanted the chicken tacos or a burger. Later I came in with the guy I was dating for too long for beers and a burger. Times change, Austin grows (parts are completely unrecognizable and no longer have that "vibe" that seems uniquely Austin; however, the Crown is a jewel in the rough that continues to shine for those of us who can see it. I had an awkward piece of time on 3/4/26 so I stopped by for a NA Guinness before heading out to see my aunt in Lakeway. I had the pleasure of seeing Derwin! My trip wouldn't have been complete without saying "hi." It took a minute, but he did eventually remember me! Here's to hoping it doesn't take another 8 years; because, we only get older and my friends are starting to show their age! I hope the Crown continues to serve great burgers and cold beers. I'll be back next time I make the pilgrimage home!

Cute little pub next to campus. It has a patio area so we swing by here while the weather was nice…read morein December. Fun Austin bar near UT. They only have beer but they have NA ones. If you're nearby, swing by for a beer! They also have sports on the TVs.