When I lived nearby this little dive bar on Volente Road was a stop on my home from work to have a…read morebrew or two. Nothing has really changed here 10 years later. Well they do offer seltzers now along with beer and wine. The patio is the place to be especially when there is live music. They do have a pool table and indoor stage by the bar but I prefer the patio as you can kick back by the stream smoke a cigar, play a board game, or just chill with your friends. I'm not sure if they still host their Halloween party but back in the day it was legendary and packed!

Twin Creeks Ice House has been around for 34 yrs, and its a treasure. Live Austin original music,…read moreNO cover, excellent wait staff, wonderful owner, Tom. Large outdoor stage, and nice indoor stage, too. Beer, wine, no hard booze. Open late. Worth the little cruise to get there, on FM 2769. Fire pit, picnic tables, a nice creek next to you. The quality of talent is some of the best that Austin offers up; In a few weeks time, we caught Dennis Jay, Groovin' River, My Life Among the Cannibals, PJ & the Percolaters, and Cypress Creek Band.

1st bartender: asked for my order then my friend's, then mine again because he forgot, then my…read morefriend's again because he forgot and then mine again. Basically could not remember 2 drinks at the same time. 2nd bartender: recognized her from the local post, she actually got her manager there to throw several people out just because she didn't like them. 3rd bartender: took any drink you set down even if it was full. When i pointed out i wasn't done with mine he mocked me for daring to ask him to replace it. So yeah, overall terrible service. Won't be going back.

To the person who said that they skip your songs for regulars - not at all true. Those regulars…read morejust know they can use the app to sign up before they arrive. The only way a singer gets "skipped" is if they don't go up to the stage when called. Then, in order to keep things moving so that more people get to sing, the next singer will be called up. This is one of the most fairly run karaoke rotations in town! On Saturday nights, the host won't even take tips to bump people up.

This is the dive bar I've been looking for. Yes it's…read moresmoking inside, yeah the crowd is different. But if you want an actual dive bar then this is it. Very underrated and great patio for the summer. Last actual place I'd suggest. That feel like old Austin/round rock.

They only have finger foods like you buy at Sam's. And the people at the bar are very neighborly,…read moreand the one time I went in there, I met a pretty cool new, "important" friend. However, I am not a cigarette smoker, and there does not appear to be any ventilation, so 30 minutes and I was ready to throw up, so I left. It was horrible.

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.

The lost well became the found well…read more Rough opening for the neighborhood metal/punk bar is back. And in a location that's not extremely far away. This location almost seemed a bit larger. They even have a small parking lot this time. Street parking is still on the table. No food at this location yet. But I'm excited to see this place to its fullest.

They're back!!! Opening night was Friday, August 15th, 2025 & it was miraculous!…read moreNow located at the former Tropicana on Airport Blvd., this BELOVED bar & music venue is resurrected to its former glory. It's absolutely amazing that they were able to reopen in just a year. My only complaint is that we walked to the old location and now we have to make a five minute drive. Lol. Friday night was insanely fun, crazy, busy, & loud, which means perfection. Which also means I was too busy having fun to get pics. The new setup is rad, old school, & welcoming. The Lost Well has always been inclusive and continues to be. The bar staff are some of the best people you'll ever meet. Industry pros! The prices are affordable. The ambiance is "we're all family". The sound system is killer. Bands sounded amazing. Welcome back, y'all!

This unpretentious, eclectic, festive, multi-generational dive is off the rails. Get it?…read more Named after Donn, a local legend, who plays piano or tends bar at least once a week. The authentic but repurposed train station opened in 1972. In fact, a vintage railcar serves as an elevated viewing area of the dance floor, and you may want to check out the women's caboose. Literally, the depot has a caboose for a restroom! Going on a Friday night, we paid the $10 cover and it was a little crowded, but there were a few seats at the picnic tables in the wrap-around patio and I managed to step on only a few feet on the small dance floor, dancing to Donn and his Station Masters playing honky-tonk soul, western swing, and rock and roll covers. If you want a fun night, choo-choo-choose Donn's Depot. :

Had a great time at Donn's! It's a fun little spot with lots of character and a great crowd. The…read morelive music was great, and so were the drinks. The establishment is quite small, so expect it to be absolutely packed on weekends. Another nitpick is that the stage is tucked away in the corner of the building so you won't see much of the band unless you hit the dance floor.

What Five Stars? because this place is exactly the kind of dive bar that makes Austin weird in the…read morebest possible way. Dirty Bill's is gloriously unapologetic. You walk in and immediately know you are not in some polished Instagram cocktail lounge. It is loud, a little gritty, and full of people who are clearly there to have a good time and not pretend otherwise. The beer is cold, the Lone Star flows like Texas water, and the vibe is pure old school Austin. And yes, the legendary bathroom situation deserves its own paragraph. The men's room features a giant ice filled trough for a urinal, which feels like something out of a 1970s roadside saloon documentary. Somehow it is both ridiculous and perfectly on brand. It actually becomes a conversation starter because you walk out laughing and immediately tell your friends they have to see it and go pee. The crowd was friendly, the bartenders were quick with the beers, and nobody was taking themselves too seriously. I ended up staying longer than planned, drinking Lone Stars and talking to random people like we had known each other for years. If you want craft cocktails served with a rosemary sprig this is not your place. If you want a hilarious, slightly chaotic, authentically divey night in Austin with cheap beer and great stories, Dirty Bill's absolutely delivers. Five stars and I would go back in a heartbeat.

Dirty Bill's (gotta love the name) is literally right next door to J. Carvers where we had dinner…read more Dirty Bill's was on and popping!!! We were drawn in by the music. They were spinning some popular tunes. The place was packed with a very fun crowd. It appears to be a bar you come to have drinks and chat. There was a small area where dancing could take place, but no one was dancing at the time. The staff including the general manager was super friendly. It felt like a wedding reception as you came into the club where you were greeted...very warm and welcoming. We had a drink and stayed a short while. It looked like a place you could come for a girls or guys night out or celebrating a fun occasion. Will definitely consider Dirty Bill's for a future fun evening...

Tammy's probably the worst bartender I've ever met in my life. Horrible service served with a nasty…read moreattitude.

I have been going to this hidden gem of Texas on my way to Lago Vista. The atmosphere is to die…read morefor. Everyone inside is super friendly. They have the best cocktails and pool tables in town. On Tuesday and Thursday at 2000hrs there is always a pool tournament. Anyone looking for clean and relaxing fun should come to this place. The bar is 100% veteran friendly. God bless the Lone Star Bar.

Possibly North Austin's friendliest dive bar, Buddy's Place mixes traditional bar entertainment…read morewith good drinks and a fun atmosphere. Getting to Buddy's is easy as they have a designated parking area out back. Once parked you're greeted by their patio area where there is a door for entry into the main bar. They are dog friendly, a very big plus considering most don't allow dogs at all. The bar itself is a bit divey with a domino and pool tables setup in the main area. The patrons are all very welcoming as are the workers, it definitely gives you a warm feeling to be there. We ordered 3 mixed drinks, which were all solid and the total came out to $18. Can't beat that price up north. One of the biggest highlights was the live music in the back. They have live music consistently throughout the week so you can always catch a performance. It is very easy to pass time in this bar between the music, games, and just good company overall. We didn't have a neighborhood bar yet but this place might just be the answer to that (a lot of that has to do with how comfortable the patrons and workers make you feel).

Top 10 Reasons I LOVE Buddy's Place (in no particular…read moreorder) +The beer is always cold +The beer is cold. Not cool, but cold +Staff is fun and remembers your name +The selection on juke box is a plethora of my favorite old Country songs +You get a ton of play on the juke for for $1 +Pool tables +Fantastic old-school Austin ambiance +NOT populated by California +95 locals +It is never crowded. Full but never overly crowded

Love this place but not 5 stars kuz raygin never lets me do what i wanna she never lets me over…read moredrink or bring my drinks to shenanigans (f shenanigans fr mayfields way better) & she always cuts me off at 2am wtf?!? I would come here more but raygin makes me pay full price

Hi. Could you…read morePlease have a lower table for people that can't sit at bar level. It's even difficult to enter the bar when you have a wheelchair or crutches since there is no ramp or ADA parking spots near. Thanks. Food has to be delivered. Lots of places near.