Loved this place, we will be back next time in Austin. Blues band that played was amazing Paul Val Hernandez was his name. Lots of seating areas the lights and ambiance was great drinks and food was good. Met a couple from Missouri that were really fun. read more

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Excellent spot for hanging out with loved ones . In love with live music. I am amazed to see healthy veg food options available here. Pleased don't miss this spot , I highly recommend it read more

Armadillo Den - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

We Love this new as Austin spot. The fires and cozy backyard feel makes you feel safe to social distance. They are pet friends and have a small off leash dog park that is grass and nice. The food trucks is fresh and delicious and the drinks are great too. Very comfortable on a cold day to relax here with the fires and space heaters. Only bad thing is it's very hard to find save parking on the weekends the lot only fits a tiny amount cars then you have to risk street parking on a busy road. read more

We've been a handful of times. Lack of parking is shameful. Food trucks are hit or miss on hours and quality of food. Can't bring my teenage family members to get food on a Monday at 6:30p, but any idiot with a misbehaved dog can bring it in and let it cause problems with people and other dogs. Staff is unnecessarily curt and rude. Read the room Armadillo Den...this is south Austin not east Austin. read more

Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere, and an even greater staff. Highly recommend stopping by.

Checked out the spot for the first time this weekend. Saw a band called the Madison's play. Definitely get the South Austin huge patio parks. The outdoor area is incredible. They have lawn chairs with fire pits, a huge stage, a dog park, and tons of picnic tables. I guess the little things will make you happy. It was nice to not wait 20 or 30 minutes to get to the bar to grab a drink. I love Rainey Street but it's so overrun. Then you find this nice little strip in south Austin with huge back door areas and bars that can serve you a beer within minutes. It's a shift from downtown but it's a spot that you can kick back grab some beers and bring a big group of friends to chill. read more

Laid back bar down south with decently priced drinks. Food trucks are ok but parking is horrendous and thus I had to knock it down to 3 stars. read more

As a wheelchair user this place is not accessible weather it's the parking or the terrain. I was asked to move my vehicle by multiple employees which they have a handicap parking space marked as a loading zone. I told them it was unacceptable which they wanted me to move to the other spot which I just took my wheelchair out etc and wouldn't even have room to get out at that spot! Meanwhile my friend who is in a chair was on the way and needed a spot as well. It's Just not acceptable at all I hope the ADA looking into this. read more

Huge outdoor space with lots of food options. Gets bumping on the weekends. Incredible vibes during SXSW

Good size venue. Tiny parking lot. If you park anywhere around the venue you will be towed! The bartenders are rude! Big venue with a nice stage, but not worth my time or money with rude waitstaff. read more

Incredibly disappointed in this establishment. Game 6 of the ALCS championship, HUGE TV showing the game, then they SHUT IT OFF mid 3rd inning, due to a band no one knew. They had no concerns about doing it, and the manager told me to "have a good life" when I told him we don't care about the band. Disrespectful to paying customers, there were so many patrons watching the game, and they tried to tell us to watch it on the 4 TVs with no volume in a place that literally had no seating due to a freaking band no one even knows. Super ridiculous. read more

This establishment is located on the outskirts of south Austin in a suburb. It's an outdoor establishment but does not allow kids on a Saturday during the day. I'll never return the place nor will I recommend. Frankly I hope they go out of business. Wrong location for this establishment. read more

I absolutely love this place! Super chill and laid back! Great atmosphere too! Every time I go there I always have a great time! They provide great customer service as well! someone is always walking around and picking up any trash or empty glasses! 10/10 best place to come with your girl friends and have a mom's night out! They also have some good food trucks there too! read more

If I could give it 0 stars I would. Parking was the worst, bouncer was rude, the food was wack. Save yourself some time and go somewhere else. read more

5 stars for venue, music, food and drink. But no parking. Parked across the street in the strip mall. Lots of open spots. Was towed. $240 + Uber. My mistake but won't come again because of limited parking. Would encourage Armadillo Den to work out deal with strip mall. Otherwise not worth it. Lesson learned. read more

Such a fun venue! Live music, cheap drinks, fire pits, dog friendly, food trucks and more! read more

Armadillo Den - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is a huge venue with very little parking. Street parking is not available nearby so I had to park at a strip mall lot with tons of open spots nearby. There was a lady standing around looking at her phone. It seemed a little weird but went to Armadillo Den which meant crossing a very busy street on foot in the dark. Came to get my car a couple hours later and it was towed by ATX Towing. I did not see any signs in the lot but finally found one in the entrance which since it was dark I did not notice. So I had to pay $240 to get my car plus a $15 Uber fee to get there. ATX Towing was very mean to me and it was hard to find the place. They were so rude. Armadillo Den needs to warn patrons or find a better parking situation!! Don't let this happen to you! read more

I can't believe that this was my first time here! It is a hidden gem! There is a lot of room to social distance and our large group was able to snag a spot by the fire. When we went, there was not a band playing, but there was a good sized stage. They had a good variation of drinks on the menu. There are also two food trucks on site. We hope to go back soon! read more

This place is great but only gave 4 out of 5 stars because the parking stinks. We live in south Austin and tried to go there a few times but wound up somewhere else because we couldn't find a spot. I know they recently joined up with other local businesses for a shuttle which should help. The food trucks are amazing and lots of room to spread out and enjoy! read more

Fun place and excellent service! This is a nice place to hangout and chill. Will definitely be back.

Been here a few times and the place is great! Food trucks, huge outside and live music. The girl bartenders I've ordered from are really rude - every time I've been there. And I've heard from other people and they've had the same experience. Hope they fix it cause besides that the place is cool. read more

Cute patio with lots of tables spread out. I came yesterday evening for a drink, but saw so many people walking around without masks that I didn't feel safe here. There were so many people I don't think the staff has time to ensure this doesn't happen but there is no mention of Covid safety upon entry so I'd expect this kind of attitude with patrons. I hope they take this more seriously in the future. read more

This spot was great. We went for weeks and then all of the sudden they stop allowing kids. Terrible move. They just excluded half of Austin.

We are self-admitted snobs about staying in our corner of East Austin, and loathe having to travel north or south...EXCEPT for the Armadillo Den! We absolutely LOVE this place! First of all it's absolutely huge, and has oodles of room for everyone; inside, outside, under cover, in the sun, upstairs, in the field, even the enclosed on-site dog park! The tables outside have bar games at them, and some have hooks for dog leashes too. There is no shortage of choices when it comes to satisfying your mood on seating! The drinks are awesome, and the bar staff is super friendly! They have everything from frozens, to house specialty cocktails, tons of local beers, and even some wine and non alcoholic options. They are so dog friendly and even have treats as the bar, and a huge stack of bowls with cold water for your pups! They have a=several intsa-worthy photo op swings outside, yard games, a field that kids can run around in, and an enclosed fenced in area for the pups to run around, it's basically got something for everyone including two food trucks to choose from and scheduled live music! What isn't to like!? Ok, maybe the parking, that's definitely a sore spot for people, BUT they give you a discount on your tab if you show proof of your ride share, and people, we shouldn't drink and drive anyway! Don't let the lack of parking deter you, go check it out, and take the folks visiting from out of town, they'll love the Texas feel! We bring all of our guests here and it's always a huge hit! read more

Great outdoor spot with lots of room to spread out. The parking is limited, but there's talk of trying to improve it. I tried a few of the cocktails on tap, which come virgin initially then you can pick your liquor. The cocktails were alright. There's an outdoor stage for live music and a ton of places to sit. Dogs are welcome too! Nice to see a spacious outdoor spot down south! read more

Drinks are expensive for what you get, but it's Austin so, meh. The food trucks are killer and clean. It's called the armadillo den but in all the many times I've been here I have yet to see an armadillo and that's sad. When I go to Dan's Hamburgers I can at least see a hamburger. No armadillos. I've looked all over too for a possible den for said armadillos but alas, nothing. Pro tip... Parking is rough so get here at open and stay till close. read more

Fun spot to grab a drink and listen to great local artists! We went on a Friday night and it was popping. The artist sounded incredible, the drinks we had were great, and the staff was kind and attentive! It's off of Manchac and right down the road from lots of other fun spots, and parking isn't too bad either. read more

BEWARE if you have kids and want to go to Armadillo Den. They have made it very clear that they are not a family friendly establishment. Take your money and save yourself the stress by choosing a more inclusive place to enjoy live music and a drink. Management and staff does not make you aware when you get there that there is cut off time for when kids have to leave and will harass you to leave even if you are in the middle of trying to finish a beer or waiting for food from one of the trucks. I was there with a group of families and in a matter of 20 minutes we were harassed to leave 4 separate times before it turned into an uncomfortable situation with one of the parents trying to talk to management. The "owner" did a poor job in handling the situation and should have more empathy and wherewithal in how he treats customers (with kids or not). The group was forced to leave without being comped for drinks/food that they had to leave behind because the staff failed to be transparent on their hours. Armadillo Den is NOT WORTH IT when there are so many amazing places that welcome families. read more

We had el pastor tacos, and loaded barbacoa fries. So good. Great prices. Lots of dogs, which makes me super happy. I got to drink, eat good food, and socialize with great dogs and their owners. Perfect afternoon read more

Such a cute spot! I love a big open seating style when it comes to meeting a group of friends out for a drink & bite to eat. Even though it is chilly outside, they have fire pits & heaters. 4 different food truck options so everyone is happy! The corn dogs or lemon pepper nuggets were to die for. Drinks were meh but staff was quick to help & serve it up with good attitudes. Also, they have over flow parking at the next bar over that you can pay 10-15$ for and it goes towards drinks there. Make a pit stop there to get your moneys worth. read more

Great spot, loved the ambience!! Fast service and plenty of space. The only downside is PARKING!!! Hope there's a plan in place to extend the lot. Please please please read more

Attended a surprise birthday party here on a Saturday afternoon and was surprised to see what a great set up they have! Indoor and outdoor bars, dog park, fire pits, 2 food trucks, live music in the evening and lots of outdoor seating! The drinks were good and the food looked delicious! Definitely going back in the evening to eat, hear music and I'll take my dog! read more

The Armadillo Den itself is a really cool venue, but the parking knocks it down to a one. Like a lot of other patrons, we parked our vehicle in the shopping complex across the street because the small parking lot they have out front was overflowing. And like a lot of other patrons, we had our vehicle towed. As nice as the venue is, it isn't worth the $250 it takes to get your vehicle back. read more

Love this place! Really great atmosphere! The frozen pain killers are the bomb! There little dog park that they have is a life saver!

It's a huge place. Drinks are NOT GOOD. the margaritas and palomas and syrup. We enjoyed the dog friendly atmosphere and a nice place to hear some great live music. not the first choice for cocktails. read more

Other than the parking this place is great! Chill vibes, big screen to to watch whatever prime time game is on and a stage to enjoy live music. Solid selection of food trailers as well. Thankfully 1 star Gregg and his kids were not allowed. Don't need loud obnoxious kids to ruin the vibe. read more

The place is fine, but not worth the parking headache. The lot is way, way too small, and you will get towed if you park anywhere near the place, even if you park across the street in the big shopping center that is already closed for the night. If you can't get one of the few parking spaces at the Den you might as well go somewhere else, unless you are prepared to pay the $241 to get your car out of the tow lot. Seems like they should work out a deal with the closed shopping center to be able to use their parking spaces so as to accommodate all those who want to come to their bar. read more

This is a really fun nice outdoor bar. Lots of spaces to air, dog friendly, and they have two food trucks as well. Looks like they are also building a big stage. Only problem is the parking is really really crappy. Most people have to park on the side of Manchaca. Other than that, really great new little bar! read more

Came to armadillo den for the first time tonight and really liked it! Lots of space, music is good, cocktails are good too although I wish they weren't majority batch made cocktails. We really enjoyed ourselves and will be back in the future. The people talking about them not enforcing masks...it is an outside bar with plenty of space. You will be ok. read more

Fun vibes, great space, yummy cocktails! Tons of space outside and inside, very socially distant.