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    Barton Springs Saloon

    3.5 (152 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    BARTON SPRINGS SALOON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box

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    Bartenders going wild
    Victor C.

    I was there before I walked to acl .. I ordered2 shots of espolón and a beer.. 30... cool. I paid with cash.. and was on my way... I came back after the concert... stayed in line while the bartender helled all her friends on the right side of the bar.. an then ordered the same.. 2 shots and 1 beer... the bartender (blonde lady ) ask my card.. I gave it to her and when she hands my my bill is $46 dollars... I asked her why... she couldn't say... the other gentleman steps in and kicks me out ... am I wrong for asking why the change on the prices...

    Anna B.

    Fantastic vibes. So glad it's still standing after all these years. Love bellying up at the bar and having a cold one here.

    Great vibe, service and ambiance! Excellent place to patio and watch the crowds. Food truck was excellent if you like wings.

    Downtown Burgers Food Truck Menu
    Emilie R.

    Barton Springs Saloon is a great low key spot with cheap drinks. They recently got a new food truck, Downtown Burgers. Attached is the menu.

    Katie B.

    No frills. Zero. And that's what you can count on from this bar. Nay, saloon. I like that there are unsavory patrons milling around pretty much any time of the day, but that's what gives this neighborhood watering hole its flavor. Drinks are relatively cheap and during happy hour, even cheaper, and there's so much outside and inside seating that finding a place to squat shouldn't be that hard. It's not the cleanest place around town, but the beer is cold and the mixed drinks are strong. Bonus is that even though it is divey, they carry a lot of local brands, so it's not just a place slinging Coors Light and Bud.

    Austin S.

    Solid bar. Nothing overly fancy but you can sit inside or outside. Stay here for the evening or make it one drink as you make your way around the area. Free Wifi. $2 lone star bottles! That's all you really need. They have ciders too. Fancier canned beers and some drafts. Liquor but I'm not sure on the wine situation. Stopped in here most days pre Zilker Park Austin City Limits for some drinks. Uber/Lyft drooped is off right outside and we had some drinks and laughs before walking into the festival. Uber was hosting some love band and giving out ride discounts if you'd vote for the next song the live band would cover. Regardless of that this is a cool spot to hang out. Was nice to watch traffic coming sneak coming while we had some beers. Be a nice spot to meet your friends after work or even to end the night. Nothing fancy just good company and cold beer.

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    Britney G.

    I very much love the vibe of this place, especially amongst so many hipster spots in the city. It's very divey. So, yes, it has a pool table and darts. The staff is super friendly and fun and the music is good to. It's mostly a sit down and hangout type of place, not much dancing, but dancing could be done.

    Amazing human, and now will be my best man at my wedding in January.

    Went ACL. If you've never been, it's a huge music festival. Lots of walking stopped in this bar to have a drink and killer wings and this guy was working and brought my girlfriend some Band-Aids because he overheard that she had cut her foot. Saved the day. Thank you sir

    Crystal H.

    We wondered upon this place by accident. It was near House Wine, which we were trying to go for happy hour at 3pm. Happy hour here is daily! Sometimes all day and till 7pm. They had a lot of beers on tap! The lady was really nice and let us try some samples before we commit to a pint of beer each. They also have a pool table, which you can play for $1! There's also outside seating. I don't believed they sell food.

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    Cute dive bar, but boy are the bartenders a pocket full of sunshine. Management should really consider getting new bartenders!!! :)

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    3 years ago

    Great dive bar. Nothing really else to say. I needed a spot to have a drink at noon on a Monday and they delivered.

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    4 years ago

    The best locals bar. Good tunes and good people. Come one come all! Also don't forget to checkout the vending machine

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    3 years ago

    The food is great! The people claiming racism are actually Batman villains that escaped an asylum don't mind them and check out this bar!

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    Such an awesome Austin staple! The bartenders are amazing & the drinks are always well poured stop by ASAP!

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    Totally not horny but I am maybe a little horny. Drinks and service are great! Buy DOGECOIN

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    My friends and I had a FABULOUS time here. The ambiance is beautiful and so cozy! Without a res on…read morea Friday evening (around 6:30/7) we were able to get a nice, big cabana area. The couches were so comfortable and the ambiance was so pretty. In terms of the drinks and food, it was okay! Got the job done, but nothing to rave about. I enjoyed the sliders the most. I enjoyed my drink as well (5th Floor Cooldown) once we added the extra sweetener we requested. Without it, I wasn't a huge fan (wasn't sweet, despite being told that it was). Valet parking is only $15 (for 2 hours) with validation. I appreciated that, as it made parking not a headache.

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