BFFR-- you're probably here because you're on a pedal bike tour. And if not, you probably showed up and are underwhelmed. Welcome to the Tiniest Bar in Texas! I've stopped here twice, both times with a bike tour, and while there aren't any bells and whistles, it's a fun little pit stop to check off your list. It's made for quick drinks, a short break, and some good people-watching. read more

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You'll know if it's your vibe. It's a nearly 100% patio bar with a walk-up window. (There are restrooms inside tho). We come for the people watching and the cheap Happy Hour. The featured shots and cocktails are cute, not craft. They have a few beers on tap and a handful of cans. There are also two food trucks serving Mexican and Mediterranean on the lot. Come to hang out and not to be seen. Pros: covered deck and misters + near a busline Cons: eh, maybe parking but that's everywhere downtown read more

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How cute is this little bar? We stopped here on our bicycle tour and it was a great stop. Drinks and special shots offered here with plenty of patio seating. Order drinks from the window and service was pretty quick. Glad we got the chance to stop here on our bicycle tour! read more

In a city built on being weird and being free, this outdoor, non food serving, dive bar patio that gets very little traffic, wouldn't let me have a beer on the patio because I had no shirt on. Not a soul there lol. I used to go here and it's a cool place, but, your whole thing is a funky weird vibe and you're tripping about no shirt on a beautiful day? Whackest thing I've ever seen in this city. Go here and you'll understand what I'm saying. read more

The patio is the star of the place overlooking the street and on a warm day with the fan blasting along the water mist, no matter the weather, exceptionally worthwhile, even if it's for the tinniest moment read more

Centrally located, and with outdoor seating in front of a walk-up bar - if you are going for a dive bar, this is the place. Cocktails were disappointing, but cider and beer options were plentiful. Service was nice, heated outdoor seating was appreciated! read more

Funny name with great happy hour prices. $4 well drinks or lagers. Located downtown with enough outdoor seating to suit the name of the place. There's a few food trucks next to it in case one is hungry read more

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The drinks are supper weak here. The stand up comedy was very bad as well. Not the best bar to spend your money on.

In the voice of Will Ferrell from Elf, "You did it! Congratulations! Tiniest Bar in Texas!". Located on 5th street across from WholeFoods HQ you will find this "Tiniest" of bars in Texas. Pay attention or you may just miss it and find yourself circling around the corner to try again. I stopped in to get my card punched so to speak and I can see why it is so popular. This is a prime example of quality overtaking quantity. Their isn't much in the way of seating however I'd have stood without question. The place is a smart use of a small site. A long list of beer, spirits and some original cocktails on the menu. In other words": Something for everyone. I'm glad I came by here and plan to in the future - perhaps post ACL as it is a good stopping point on my journey home. read more

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Came randomly one cold early Jan Wednesday night because nothing else seemed to be open in this neck of the wood in Downtown ATX after 11pm and I had never been here. So, I guess the namesake comes from the actual little bar itself because there is surprisingly a lot of outdoor and some covered seating. When I arrived it was literally just me, the bartender, and a buddy of his...why everything was so dead I have no earthly idea. I didn't really know what to order here, so I had the super nice bartender make me a bourbon based mule. It was nice and strong, no complaints. I then did an "Industry Standard", which I was introduced to by the bartender and a lovely lady who worked at another local bar when she joined us after getting off her shift. If I recall it was a beer and a Jameson chaser. I think my only complaint would be I still do not know how I left w/almost a $32 tab (that was w/a $5 tip) when all I had were 3 very simple drinks and it isn't like they have any major "top shelf" brands, so I was a bit confused how a "divey" sort of joint such as this was charging $9 a drink when all I have ever heard about this place was how cheap the drinks were...other than my very basic mule, it wasn't like I was ordering cocktails? That being said, maybe if I ever come back it will be when there is more of a crowd and the drinks will actually be on special so the bartender doesn't feel the need to make up his sales via a single customer. He was so nice too, but I just don't appreciate being gouged and friendly banter should be included with each pour imho. read more

Tiniest Bar in Texas - Industry Standard=ABW ChocoLeche + Jameson - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you look up dive bars in Austin, a picture of the Tiniest Bar in Texas should appear, this is the very definition of a dive joint, but with a lot of character and fun. Let's face it, drinks are drinks, beer is beer, cocktails are cocktails, no matter where you go, but if you want charm and lots of fun, this is bar has got to be on your Austin checklist. The actual indoors is tiny, hence the name, but there is ample seating outside where you can still feel the vibes of this famous place. The staff is great with a sweet personality, after all, you have to have a great sense of humor to work at this place. You may not make it your regular stop, but you have to be able to tell your friends that not everything in Texas is BIG. Salud amigos. read more

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I can finally say after living in Austin most of my life I've been to the Tiniest Bar in Texas! It really is quite small, but an Austin staple and must do at least once. There is only street parking, so I recommend an Uber or Lyft. Definitely one to knock off your bucket list! read more

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Firemans on tap. God bless this place, thank you for exisiting. read more

it's like a food truck for alcohol! good selection of domestic and craft beers...and about 15 different cocktails. they use local texas vodka [deep eddy] 2 food trucks on pato...taco and halal/Mediterranean [ate at taco one...it is superb] BUY LOCAL SUPPORT LOCAL read more

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My wife and I stumbled upon this spot while walking around Austin. Great beer selection, great prices, and a friendly staff. The outdoor area is very relaxed and spacious. read more

This is a tourist magnet. So if you arrive and there is a cluster around the bar be prepared to wait as they take selfies and ask intriguing questions like is this really the tiniest bar in Texas? Answer of course it is! There is a tiny indoor bar area but there is also a spacious patio complete with a big screen TV for Sat & Sunday football. Nice shot and a beer specials as well as local brews and a limited bar selection. I finally got to check mark it off my Sunday Funday to do list. read more

Really isn't a "bar" at all, albeit yes, small. It's more of a "patio" that happens to serve cheapish booze ($3 Coors light, $5.50 local craft beer...) from a little window counter. Interesting indeed and worth a stop when in the downtown area on your way to another destination...particularly on those perfect spring or fall upper 70ish days, as it is almost entirely exposed to the elements despite the propane heaters on-site throughout our "winter" months. During the scolding hot Texas times that consist of most of the year, there are misters going and the AC blasted ladies room (VERY clean BTW) both offer cool retreats from the heat. Some great people watching right on 5th in the Warehouse District, can find street parking relatively easy on most days, they hold some fun trivia on select nights, live music or blaring jukebox, and there's a food truck right next door in case you need to nosh. Nice service. Fido friendly. Free WiFi. read more

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I am not okay right now, getting crazy visuals at this place, took out my phone to take a picture. No clue what's going on but I feel like I just solved it every math problem ever read more

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Great local spot to enjoy Tuesday and Thursday stand up comedy. They are definitely very cringy but that makes it all the more fun!

A great patio to hang out on, decent beer selection for the size of the place, and nice staff make this a great spot to grab a drink

Yup this is definitely the Tiniest Bar I have ever been to. The bartender was friendly, knowledgeable and poured a mean drink. The restrooms were clean, pricing was good and there was plenty of seating. The only thing keeping this place from being a 4 Star is the cigarette smoke. They allow smoking on the patio near the door (which should not occur since it's much closer than the 15 foot requirement) and also allow the smoking near the door when the plastic flaps are down during colder weather. It was like waking into a giant ashtray. Yuck read more

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Beer Booze Patio Party Throw in some excellent food truck nosh, you have all you need. Parking sucks but why are you driving? Small indoor area with TV and AC but the real party's outside. Misting fans help cut the heat of the night and the cold beer flows. Some micro but you'll probably down a cool one in the can. Clean, simple and easy. You'll want to relax when friends here. Oh, and eating an Italian sandwich from the food truck (Lucky's Puccia), you will love it and your body will thank you come sunrise. Oh, live music too. What more can I say? Get your ass to The Tiniest Bar in Texas. read more

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This bar has such a nice environment, it's very nonchalant and plays great music. GREAT cocktails, my favorite is a horchata cold brew. read more

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Indeed - this bar is the tiniest bar in Texas. In a state where everything is "bigger" this bar aims to take the opposing side. Which is quite Austin to do. We stopped by while on a pedal bike adventure. This bar was a welcome reprieve to the triple digit weather. All seating is outdoors. In fact, it's almost like a food truck for alcohol. So don't expect A/C. Unless you stop in their bathroom which happens to be the coldest bathroom in Texas. I had a cucumber chile margarita. It was good, but not as good as I was expecting. It could have used a Tajin rim (which they didn't have) and maybe even a little more cucumber and jalapeno. It just didn't have either elements to make it stand out from a normal margarita. Of course, the ice melts faster than you can drink a cocktail in this heat, so it ends up quite watered down after a few minutes. Overall though, I'd definitely return. Their flavored shots were nicely prices and sounded delicious. read more

my fav spot! Chase is a great bartender and the vibes are off the charts. such a cute, laid back spot in the middle of all the craziness!

Almost every time I'm in Austin I come here. I think it's because of the name and the chill atmosphere. Located right here in downtown Austin away from all the college bars read more

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This place is sick!! I love the new GM Chase he's super friendly. Go check it out!!!!

Cool little spot, you order from the window of this place at the top of the patio, all seating is outdoors. They have big fans to help keep you cool. They have draft and can beers, mixed drinks and a list of house shots. The shots were on the short side but good. The bartender was really friendly and her service was good. If your on the west side of town you gotta make a stop here. read more

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We loved the tiniest bar in Texas! We went with a bachelorette party during the day and got cheap drinks and were able to have a table we could all sit at. read more

Cool new place that is all about patio lounging. It is on the South East corner of W 5th and Bowie. (Btw that is prounouced 'boo-ie, not bow-ie) This is just west of Shoal Creek - the actual creek not the street. Ironically, The Tiniest Bar in Texas is dwarfed by the new massive, about to fall on you Monarch Condominiums across the creek. The Monarch dwarfs the formerly enormous Austin City Lofts across the street on 5th. I often wonder if the people who paid $500,000 plus for a view of the river and the hills to the west are sort of pissed at the people in the new Monarch condos because now they have a $500,000 loft with a view of the $600,000 lofts in the monarch that now have the nice view. I envision gang warfare between condo holders. Massive land rover battles. Anyway back to the Tiniest Bar in Texas. The place really is quite tiny. The inside consists of the bar and two restrooms. That is it. Everything else is outside. On the upper deck they have several tables, and live music sometimes plays up there. On the ground level, the have massive brand new picnic tables (I got a splinter) and some interesting fountain sculptures. I posted a pic of one in the photo section. Plus they have some London style street lamps to provide light on the ground floor patio. They have $2.00 lone star cans, which is good. Except that means my tab is gonna be $48.00 Cause I can drink the hell out of 12oz Lone Star cans. Nothing at all on tap, but a good bottle beer selection. Happy hour is from 4-7 and they had some decent specials. They also have a full bar wedged in back there, but I have not sampled any of the libations. Next time I go, I'll have a bloody Mary. Seems like a neat crowd there, judging from two visits. Sort of young and old. Seems like a pretty big couples place too. The two times I have been there was no waitress, you just walk up to the bar. I don't know if they have waitresses when it gets really busy. I like it, I'll be back. Check out the pics. read more

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Why would an otherwise sensible gal venture out to this dirt-surface, mostly outdoor venue on a cold and rainy November night? I threw caution into the damp breeze to support Team Spiridon's annual charity bash, Night of the Moustache benefiting Animal Trustees of Austin and Emancipet. Silly faux facial hair for every donor and rock & roll by Sybil put me in a great mood to forget the mud and frizz-inducing climate. TTBIT offered warm hospitality (both literally and figuratively) for all of the party guests. Bartenders were great sports in the soggy conditions and patio heaters under the tent kept us mostly comfy. I don't frequent downtown much anymore, but if I did, I could imagine spending many evenings and weekend afternoons in this place, especially when the weather is nicer. Know before you go: -- Single toilet restrooms for ladies and gents, so expect a line on busy nights. The line is in front of the taps at the service bar, so try to resist the temptation to sneak a pull for yourself. -- Miso Hungry trailer parked right on 5th for your pre/post-beverage snack attack - yum. -- Better beers (like Fireman's 4) on tap, but also a full bar with generous pours. -- Dance floor in front of the open air stage is not covered, so expect to get wet & muddy on rainy nights; otherwise seek shelter under the tent or in the bar proper. -- Some patrons (why?) find it necessary to sit on the picnic tables, putting their grimy feet on the benches, so beware before you sit. read more

Cute little (tiny) bar with friendly staff and super casual outdoor patio. In a good way, just to be clear. Next door is a small food truck collection which is convenient for the late nite munchies. read more

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It is a magical place. Rainbows and unicorns. No one is ever upset and we are happy and having fun all the time.

They say everything is bigger in Texas, but then....well, there's this bar! It's a fun place to stop and have a beer or drink just to say you did, but it is also legitimately a good place to relax and enjoy a nice evening outdoors in Austin. It shouldn't be a destination just because of its novelty but alas, that's part of its charm! read more

It's bigger than you might think! But still pretty small. It's a funny little spot tucked downtown a had a solid beer selection, plus was next to a food truck. A couple different paddle beer bikes (whatever those multi person things are called) stopped by while we were hanging, bringing in various friend crowds for a while. A fun spot to visit and you can say you went to the Tiniest Bar in Texas. read more

This is definitely a tiny bar, as in it's not really a bar-bar, just a patio with a walk up window to order drinks at. The inside only consists of restrooms, or at least that's all I saw. Then there is the patio, and then downstairs more patio. We ordered some drinks on a Monday afternoon, sat at one of the tables and people watched. Good spot for that. I couldn't figure out parking at first, but I'm from Dallas and I'm not used to the fancy Austin meters, but once I did we were set. So for newbs it's street parking only. read more

I love this bar! Found a gem hidden near some good food trucks! Secret to parking...park at Whole Foods or REI for 3 hrs of FREE parking! read more

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Stopped here on a pub crawl and was not disappointed. Great drinks, cool atmosphere....just wish that we were here at a little longer. I will be back to give this place a real visit! read more

Out and about with my love. Stopped to have a quick drink. So tiny and cute. Nice comfy place to stop and enjoy a Delicious beverage!

Tiny bar, BIG PATIO! And it's within staggering distance on my apartment. I love that it feels like a neighborhood bar and not some douchy west 6th shiny shirted meat market. They have Green Flash on tap for FIVE BUCKS!!! Did you hear me??? FIVE BUCKS... hops are expensive and this is the good shit people... what a great deal. Dog friendly too, as in i can walk up to the bar and order a beer with my pups. Lucky Puccias sandwiches share the patio which makes this place pretty much the perfect spot in Austin. read more

Tiniest Bar in Texas - Super chill, dog friendly patio. - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas