I play a lot of pool and when I'm traveling, I'm always keeping an eye out for new places to play…read moreeven if I don't have my gear. I stopped by one afternoon and the gal behind the bar was super accommodating and even told me where I could get more of the coffee I was drinking. There were a bunch of 9 foot Brunswick's and they were well maintained. The house cues were a little beat up, but didn't seem to affect my game much--at least they are tipped well. This is a legit pool hall and I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Austin. I did come back in the evening just to burn a little time while I was waiting for some friends and the nighttime crew was just as friendly. Thanks for a good time, y'all!

2 words: The Couch and Joe. Bonus word: Digorno!!! Joes attitude and customer service could light…read moreup a giant foosball table made for giants. Honestly everyone who works here is great. The Grand is my second home and I don't even play billiard. Please don't ever get rid of The Couch. It possesses some sort of magic. If I knew I was gonna die today, I'd buy every single Jell-O shot here and slurp them until I was foaming gelatin. But don't call the ambulance, I'm right where I wanna be ;-) Bring nothing but a smile, Mr Grand has you covered!

We had a good time once we discovered the pool was free the night we were there. They have quite a…read morefew smaller pool tables and we played for quite a while. The drink prices were on par for downtown and the bartenders were nice. I could see us going back to play if in the area again.

Boring if you don't play pool…read more Not a prime location if you do play pool. Minimalist bar with weak execution. Minimalist kitchen but the cooking is all right. You can drown your sorrows in food. * * * The Coppertank is a former under-used event space that is now a present day somewhat more used pool hall. Better to have people shooting pool and drinking beer than have the lights out and collect no revenue. Nominally it is a pool hall and games place in the spirit of Dave and Busters. But there aren't very many non-pool games. The non-pool games they have are pretty boring. (Shoot baskets with a timer running.) I was there on a semi-busy Friday night. Zero people were playing the games. That included me. They also have Sports TV so they can be a sports bar. All the channels except one were on one stupid hockey game - the Detroit Red Wings versus the San Jose Sharks. All the Texans on Sixth Street are dying to see the Detroit Red Wings play the San Jose Sharks. NOT !!! Nobody was watching the hockey game except me. I was only watching because there was nothing better to do. I personally stink at pool. (No hand to eye coordination. Lousy depth of field focusing. I can focus near or far but not both.) But this is not a place for serious pool players any way. Most of the people playing were missing their shots. No one was running the table. I saw two tough looking Vietnamese hombres who looked like they could be the guys to beat in a Saigon pool hall. Except that the first guy was explaining to the second guy the difference between colored balls and striped balls. They could have been trying to hustle up a game. But given the lame quality of what was going on around them AND the fact that nobody was gambling, They probably really WERE rank amateurs. (If you are looking for a serious game of pool, Go to Betsy's Billiards in South Austin on tournament night. Round Rock has major pool action at Skinny Bob's and Fast Eddie's. ) * * * So with a stupid hockey game on TV, no games worth actually playing and no pool worth actually watching, Entertainment came down to food and drink. Skip the drinks. They have eight kinds of beer with the eight including hard seltzer. Shiner Bock, Modelo, Coors, a few light beers and two IPAs if you absolutely insist on having something drinkable. They offer eight different Sixth Street style shots. I personally love me a Sixth Street style shot. In one of my earlier lives, I must have been a sorority girl. I will usually drink a string of these to get a wide range of flavors and experiences. I did their "Trick Shot" - a curacao, peach schnapps and pineapple juice concoction. If I was to ever have to go into rehab, I would want my last drink to be a Trick Shot. It made me lose all interest whatsoever in alcohol. * * * Surprisingly, their kitchen is pretty good. The options are limited - but what they do they do well. I ordered a chicken tender and french fry plate. Chicken tenders are a high risk proposition. I have had some pretty awful chicken tenders in Austin. That includes some places that specialize in fried chicken. The chicken tenders at Copper Tank were top of the line. I thoroughly enjoyed each and every bite. Given the absolute lack of compelling distractions, Those chicken fingers got 100% of my attention. It was attention that paid off. * * * Am I eager to return to Copper Shot? Hell No. If I am on Sixth Street for serious music, I want to go to the Mohawk. If I am there to eat, I want the legendary burgers at Casino El Camino. If I am drinking, I am probably sliding off Sixth Street to an institution of higher mixology such as the Roosevelt Room. (Or I am paying top dollar for a premium mescal at Cockfight). If I am there to dance, the Coconut Club is calling my name. If I am with someone who really really really really wants to play pool, The Copper Tank would not be a bad choice. Even if I make a hash of 49 out of every 50 shots, That would make me competitive with some of the other people in the room.

Since my last review, I have been here multiple times and I still love it…read more I came here a lot for March Madness. There are so many TVs, there isn't a bad place to sit. There are booths, tables, high top tables, a few picnic styles bench tables, and a pretty large deck. They recently added a side deck. It would be nice if it was covered and then perhaps some lattice or other barrier to keep the Texas sun off your back! I've tried several things on the menu and I've enjoyed them all. I've seen other meals delivered and they all look great too. Today I popped in for a late lunch and lucky me it was still Brunch O'clock. I wavered between the chicken and waffles and the burger. I saw the burger being delivered to a nearby table and it immediately solidified my decision- burger!! I am a burger and fries "foodie". ;) I'm very picky about my burgers and have eaten some of the best burgers in town. It was delicious! The fries aren't my favorite but decent. The burger was perfectly cooked and so was the egg (breakfast burger). I'd definitely get that again! The bartenders are friendly and they are hard workers. This definitely is a place where their systems are intact. They all work together and get orders out quickly. I'm guessing the bartenders and the waitresses all pool their tips. They all hustle. I sit mainly at the bar so I can see their work effort. I've done that job before so I know how hard it can be.

Fish and chips were excellent. Beignets were amazing. Service was very friendly and fast. Very…read morereasonable prices. Highly recommend this great neighborhood pub with a very relaxing atmosphere.

Drifters x PicklePub shares a lot with each other and has a lot to offer on the Menchaca strip. At…read moreDrifter's, you can grab yourself a coffee in the day or a cocktail at night. At PicklePub, pickleball enthusiasts can rejoice as there are two outdoor pickleball courts and a plethora of draft beers on-site. The shared courtyard has plenty of seating and tables, food trucks, a large LED screen perfect for sports and the occasional live band. During the crawfish season, they host weekly crawfish deals where for each drink purchased, it gets you a pound for free! Beezer, the owner of both businesses, made a thoughtful gesture by checking in with each table to see how guests were doing--a warm touch of hospitality that didn't go unnoticed!

This is the first time I even heard of this place but wanted to try it out. There are pickleball…read morecourts and another bar inside wiry neon lights and a big screen TV. The bathrooms are easy to find, outside labeled Banos. The drinks are a bit pricey for the area but it's a nice space right off bar central on South Menchaca. Some beers on tap and specialty drinks. The bartender was friendly and it's very chill. Very Texas with it being outside and strings of light. The band was a spitfire of kinda country but with spice. I'll be back. It's a fun find.

This is a fun sports bar that has games, drinks special, DJ's and a great outdoor spot to relax!…read moreKennedy is an incredible bartender and is ready to offer delicious drink suggestions or pour you a refreshing cold beer. I will definitely be back to vibe with my girl!

This bar is great !! I always come and Adreanna is amazing 10/10 !!! All the staff is so friendly…read moreand I LOVE this place

Digging this divey, gritty, cowboy saloon. It's your typical…read morebeer + shot bar (with some cocktails/bar-style basic). Service is decent, just what you'd expect from this sort of place. Fire pit, large outdoor patio, volleyball court, outdoor stage, all make for a good time. Haven't tried the food but it looks like decent bar/comfort fare.

I really love how everything is so outdoors based in Austin, and this is a great place to…read moreexperience it. They have a rustic feeling bar with tons of open, outdoor seating. Food trucks are there to enjoy while you're drinking, and when we visited there were all ages enjoying the outdoor area. I enjoyed watermelon cocktail from the menu, and they also had Poppi soda! We loved the option for food, and the bartenders were really nice. I'd for sure come back.

Best margarita in town. Campbell was a very nice bartender and he opened early for us and lets us…read moreplay our music. He makes the best margaritas and he was very serviceable and nice. We had such a good time!

I've reviewed the Wheel before and I will review it again! It's one of the best just "bars" that…read moresouth Austin has to offer. Had your standards for mixed drinks and beer as well as a happy that is to not to be ignored. $4 whiskey of the day is always a solid option and the cocktails are always solid annnnd reasonably priced.

This is definitely my local spot! Katie, Jason, and Matt always take great care of me and make me…read morefeel right at home. They're super welcoming, and the service is always on point. It's also a great place to catch a game, and the outdoor area is huge with PLENTY of seating and TVs! Whether you're stopping by for a drink after work or hanging out with friends, you really can't go wrong with Woodrow's.

Fun turtle races and right now there's 2.50 pints before 7 on weekdays super fun vibesread more