Bender Bar is amazing. All the staff are courteous, kind, welcoming, warm, and respectful. Drinks are fast, food is hot, pinball is poppin', all at a great price with no pretense. As Garth would say,"And they got a pool table, too!" Best in the bidness. And thank you for being real lol. Much appreciated! read more

Bender Bar & Grill - Lounges Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Cool dive bar. Obvious regulars in at 3pm, bartender was cool and served good drinks. Food was dive bar food. Tasty and full of preservatives. I'd go back. read more

Nice spot for pinball. Lots of modern sterns but also some old solid states. They had a hot doggin which I've never played before. Prices are reasonable read more

They have pinball!!! And they do tournaments. The sliders were really good and the bartender was very nice and friendly!

We came here with a friend because he swore up and down Bender's had the best wings on the south side of Austin. But honestly, this is a standard, local dive bar, including no bells or whistles. I wouldn't go out of my way to return for the wings. The food was exactly what you'd expect -- bar food. read more

Great local dive bar. Delicious burgers, prices went up but still affordable. Nicole is our favorite bartender. read more

Bender Bar & Grill - Late night menu - Lounges Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Just came here to get a beer and a bite and it was exactly what I was looking for. The service at the bar was good, nothing out of the ordinary. They have good drink prices but I thought the burgers were a bit pricy for a bar burger. However the burger didn't disappoint in taste and size and the curly fries came out hot and seasoned. A great local joint with a classic Austin vibe for a bite and a beer. read more

Bender Bar & Grill - Menu - Lounges Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is a great place to come for a cheap drink and play some arcade games. I absolutely love coming here to play pinball. They do a good job of keeping up with the machines. And everything is fairly priced. They have daily specials. Honestly, it's good food too. I was there yesterday and they had chicken fried steak as the daily special. Bartenders are great. Never had a problem. Always easy-going and friendly. Even when it's pretty crowded, there's lots of space to spread out. Tons of indoor seating. Two sections. One area for the arcade games and pool tables. The other section is the main bar. Or you can head out to the patio. This is a locals bar so act right and you'll be treated well. This is good jumping off point to hit some of the other bars off South Congress near oltorf or to st Elmo area. read more

Tuesday is wing night. 50 cent. However; I was just charged 13 dollars for 5 wings. The normal price is 12dollars. it' states it on the menu. When I asked why, the answer, that's what they are. OooooK!? I then thought back to about a month ago when I came in ordered a beer and ran into a old friend. The next beer I gave them money to buy, when they returned, it cost them less than me. Hmmm. 1 time coincidence 2 times? Nah. I'm good. You just lost a 20 + year customer and advocate for this bar. Do yourself a favor people go to the Rusty Cannon on Mondays instead. I most definitely will. NOT MY AUSTIN!!! read more

Weird bar but men are nice and friendly. I looked for a menu but they don't have any menu except for "scan me" for food & drinks. I had tried to scan few times and nothing came up. A guy helped me to use the scan. Finally I got it Black & Bleu burger with fries. Umm very good meal. Look like I'm only woman here. that's okay. read more

Bender Bar & Grill - Bar area - Lounges Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is alway great for last night dinner . Great wait staff and lots of parking

My favorite spot to stop after a long shift working in hospitality. Late night menu stops at midnight. Perfect for some quick mini corn dogs, waffle fries, competitive pin ball machine battles and friendly service from the bartenders. I would recommend this bar a hundred times over. Thank you, Mr. Bender! read more

This is the ultimate dive bar. Cheap drinks, fried bar food and dimly lit 20 year old decor. The parking lot is big in a strip mall, there's an outdoor area to smoke but it's nothing fancy. Old picnic tables and it's fenced in at the back . Lots of regulars and friendly atmosphere. Ordering food can be slow and the bartenders seem annoyed if you don't know what you want or ordering food. Bellying up at the bar is the best place to sit to get service. My friend ordered and I think her order got lost by a high cook. I ordered 5 minutes after she did and got my order in 15-20 minutes. I was almost done eating when someone finally noticed she didn't have her food. Apologized but that was the extent of it. As long as you're not expecting quick service and tasty food, you're good for getting a cheap strong drink and jukebox music. read more

Bender Bar & Grill - Burger with onion rings - Lounges Near Me - Austin, Texas

Bender has been my neighborhood pub for over a decade. I'd carry my books in there to study at the bar when I was in nursing school. I've watched a lot of movies at this bar. A locals type of place. Zero pretentiousness. The burgers with tots have always been my go-to, but the fish and chips is killer too. Their food is legit. Prices for everything is fair. Though, after being away for two years and returning, I did notice prices have gone up. Like everything else I guess. Best part...the staff. They are clearly taken care of by the owners, because some of them have been there as long as I have been a customer. read more

Been a loyal customer of this bar for a whopping 12 years now! I come here solely for the drinks and food, but I stay for the company. Don't even think about messing with my bartender babes at Bender. This place is a local gem. They serve fantastic bar food and strong drinks. It's not a restaurant, but it's definitely a great bar that also offers good food. If you're looking for a place to sit down, have a good time, and enjoy some great company, then Bender is the spot for you. read more

I've spent far too much time at this neighborhood dive. But nowhere near the time others put in here. Hidden in a strip center just off S First and 71, there is a little something for most. A decent bar food menu that serves late night- although I miss the waffle fries, Pool tables and dart boards, several tvs, a back (smoking) patio, and a highly contentious jukebox- its controlled via phone. The clientele ranges from off- duty teachers, mechanics, doctors, accountants, bikers, and anything in between. read more

Bender Bar & Grill - Lounges Near Me - Austin, Texas

The ambience is that of a welcoming south Austin bar. The outdoor area is nice. We had fried pickles and they were good. I'll be back.

Sometimes you just need a dark cool bar to hang at. And maybe you want a darn good burger while doing it. The curly fries deserve an honorable mention. The bartenders are all nice, plenty of parking and a cute back patio for when it's not a million degrees. read more

Ok, party people...I've graduated to the rest of the menu besides the wings. Wow! The Good: sliders, quesadilla, black n bleu burger, mini corn dogs, nachos, Austin burger, tots, mozzarella sticks...YUM! The Bad: none. It's true! Try it for yourself! read more

One of the best dive bars in the area. Food is so good. Buy the burger sliders you won't regret it. Drink prices are also so reasonable. I think top shelf bourbon was like $8 for a single, my mind was blown when I got out of their unscathed by inflation. read more

This review has been a long time coming. Ever since my first night I came here. Technically that was 6 years ago, but I'm actually talking about last year. I don't count just it as a "visit" if you only drink and they sell food. I'm a foodie bro. So, eating is what counts. My coworker / neighbor / friend / lead guitarist and front man for the metal band Pleb / (NIK LALUK), told me about this chicky sammich called THE FIREHOUSE. Fitting name, because the sandwich is fire flame spitta. This ain't just some little ol' deep fried goodness. Nah, there's work done on this sandwich. Some buffalo SAUHS, bleu cheese, lettuce, tomato, and on-yowns. This place is pretty tight. Pool table, drinks, and food that surpasses dive bar expectations. Furthermore, for you cinefiles out there, they have an external hard drive with like every movie on it, so you can go sit down at the bar and turn on a blockbuster and watch some good tube. Also they have this weird koolaid shot called a purple people eater or something, and it's pretty good, it's the dangerous kind of shot because like you can smash 15 of them because they taste good. Also, don't drink and drive guys. Hit up an Uber. Or make straight edge friends that like to babysit people. read more

Decent food for a bar! The quesadilla and chicken tenders were surprisingly good. Pool, darts, cheap drinks. read more

Bender Bar & Grill - Lounges Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came here on a Wednesday night starving. Had the wings and sliders. Those sliders are amazing! Aaron was my bartender and he was very friendly ! Def recommend it. read more

Great Dive Bar in Austin! Place delivers on above average Dive Bar Food. Chicken Fingers a must!

This is a dive bar! Lol didn't know it at all but the ambient is fun, cool art work,& loud music blasting. The food is good but you better be ready to wait for a good while. The bartender are super nice and friendly. read more

Went to this spot looking for a quick bite. Let's just say. The bite was so good . It became a slow bite. I ate that burger fast but chewed slow. The flavors that was in this burger was wonderful. If I'm ever back in Austin. They getting my money again. Dive bar without dive food. read more

Bender Bar & Grill - Medium cooked burger as perfect as you can get it. It had a char on the meat that was sooooooo good . - Lounges Near Me - Austin, Texas

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One of my favorite dive bars in austin. They have pool and darts to play, and they have a sick outdoor area that is super chill. Drinks are super cheap which is what im all about! Cant really complain about anything else. read more

Came here for the food so I can't speak much about the bar BUT The burgers here are MASSIVE and reasonably priced for what you get. My only complaint is that my food took FOREVER to get. There were not many patrons when I was there, so it was unusual that I waited a little over 15 minutes to get my food. The areas where the tables are are also pretty dimly lit, giving a dingy vibe to the whole place (could also be an aesthetic though) read more

Hmmmmm, it was OK. The place was dingy and appeared OLD. It was super dark and it was only 5 pm when we walked in. I ordered a cosmo, thinking that was safe....the first one was delicious (made by the older gentleman) but the second one tasted like dirty water; those were my friend's words; not mine as she was dying to try it. The second drink was made by the lady working that day (07/22/22). We ordered the hummus / veggies plate and OMG, if you like garlic, then you will LOVE this. It was a SUPER GARLIC HUMMUS...it was so garlic-y that your eyes got small from the facial expression when placing it in your mouth! Talk about drinking a TON of water to wash down the garlic taste. WAY TOO MUCH! We also split the sliders .... The only part that was delicious was the buns however, I decided to ditch them because it was too buttery. Would I go back to Bender's? NO or unless it's the last bar open on earth, maybe. The bill was reasonable. The parking was fine. It's really a trashy type bar that you take the person you're cheating with or someone you don't want to impress. It's not suitable for out of town guests. No way! read more

Bender Bar & Grill - Cosmopolitan - Lounges Near Me - Austin, Texas

Been going to this bar for 12 years!! I come for the drinks and food... I stay for the company, IYKYK!! Don't mess my bartender babes.

Updated Review: I have been coming here for more than 7 years at this point (see my first review and ^ look at the # of Check-Ins I got- and those check in's only happen when I remember to check in!) and I ain't ever gonna stop. This is the bar I feel most comfortable at no matter what day of the week and no matter what company I keep. Even if I am by myself watching a Spurs game here I've always felt like I can trash talk at the tv as often as I want to and not feel bad about it because of how cool the regulars here are and the bar staff, kitchen staff, and managers are at Bender. Service is attentive, friendly, quick, and I have always appreciated the bartenders and kitchen staff's willingness to make sure everyone that is eating and/or drinking here is safe. There have been questionable situations I have seen here at all times of the week and sometimes on the weekends. I mean come on, it is a bar and grill right off a major highway in Austin despite it being my neighborhood bar. Staff handles each heightened situation with fairness, professionalism, and without judgment. Food is delicious and Wing Night (75 cents on Wednesdays) is one of their busiest nights besides the weekends so get there early to get a table and a decent parking spot in their huge lot. They have a great variety of dry and wet rubs including a special wing sauce for the night every week. Monday nights have pasta specials, Wednesdays is Slider Night, and Thursdays are specials on tacos. Read that black light board at the bar for specials and prices on daily drinks and food. Drink prices are killer and the cheapest in town for local and import beers ($3-$6 depending on how how the ABV counts) and well drinks ($3.50). Don't be shy to ask for a sample of any draft beers you see or may not recognize or know what it is. Ask the bartenders for suggestions. They are excellent with knowing about the taps and types of beers and liquors that are local and beyond. Jukeboxes at ALL of the sister bars have THE best music to choose from including Bender. I would love to make a playlist of each sister bar jukebox just to listen to while I get through this life. Music and cheap drinks are on point here at Bender (and every sister bar). Don't believe me? Try me. I will bet you a Lonestar and a shot of whiskey on your tab. Its so cheap you will be able to afford buying me a round. Sister bars of Bender: Mugshots (downtown 7th street), Violet Crown (eastside 6th street), Barflys (Airport Blvd), Hideout Pub (North Mopac/Parmer area), Pour House Pub (Burnet), and Pour House Pints and Pies (Jollyville) read more

I like the wings and the pool tables and the outside seating area and that orange frozen concoction!! Don't like how dark the inside is when you walk in, like borderline creepy towards the back, wtf mate? I'll be back. I'm just gonna take a buddy for safety nah mean? read more

Bender Bar & Grill - Lounges Near Me - Austin, Texas

Honestly service was good even though you have to go up to the bar to order because they don't have servers. However I strongly recommend that anyone who goes here does not order food. It was beyond terrible and overly priced for what it is. Seriously do not get the food. It's awful. The drinks were great and very cheap which was the only upside to my visit. read more

Love it here. All the bartenders are great. Nicole memorized my drink after meeting me one time. Great wings and burgers.

Bender is a great little dive bar. They have awesome staff and delicious food. The veggie quesadillas are ridiculously good. In addition to all thei yummy, birgers, sandwiches, salads, snacks, etc., they have specials about once a week, that are not on the regular menu, they usually post these in instagram. read more

A friend of mine brought me here while I was visiting Austin and I immediately fell in love with the place. Its low-lit atmosphere is one that I find welcoming whether you are with a group of friends or want to lay low and enjoy a drink. Their drink prices were fair, but the real deal is with their amazing food. You get heaping portions for a great price and the quality was at the utmost as well. My problem here is I would eat too much and try to fit a few more beers in my stomach! read more

Who doesn't like a poorly lit, hole in the wall dive bar?! This place is great. If you are looking for great drink prices and a casual atmosphere, you have come to the right place. They have surprisingly delicious bar food and friendly service. This place has a large parking area that adds extra convenience. This is definitely a great happy hour spot after a long days work! read more

Terrible service ! It was my first time here and I asked couple questions about my order, the old white hair guy at the bar was so rude and responded with terrible attitude. I was so shocked and asked him what's the problem ? I was only try to understand how to go about the Order. Terrible experience and I have no respect for someone yell to costumer for nothing. read more

Bender Bar & Grill - I think it's time for him to retire - Lounges Near Me - Austin, Texas

It was a late night Saturday night stop. We needed food and weren't into any of the usual spots. They have some epic totchos and they'll put whatever you want on them. Tasted my friends burger and it was fantastic. I wish I'd been hungrier. Beer was cheap and fresh. It wasn't packed. You do have to order at the bar, there isn't a wait staff to wait on you which was no biggie. They have a patio but we didn't check it out. They had plenty of TVs for sports watching. It's a place that's seen some lovin. I passed this place everyday on my way home for years and boy did I miss out. It's not fancy, it's a bar. But the prices are good, the food is good, and it's a nice place to chill. read more

I order some fried pickles and Tots I received them burned and they tasted burnt.. only received 4wings instead of 5 ..along with some other items .. called back to talk about me she said she would refund me for the the missed up order.. AND HAVENT RECEIVED IT! The service was I received was not good! read more