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    Bender Bar & Grill

    4.1 (343 reviews)
    ModerateLounges, American
    Closed • 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Divey
    Casual
    Juke Box

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    Matt R.

    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!

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    Sara W.

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

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    Jack G.

    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.

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    Marlena R.

    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.

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    Lexi M.

    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.

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

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

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    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.

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

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    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.

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    3 years ago

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

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    “I mean it has an awesome jukebox, great selection with 3 types of cider and a bunch of beers on tap and they are all cheap!”

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