It's a rad bar with cold beer, music, and billiards. Staff was friendly and everybody seemed to be in a good moon.

I want to mention the best workers. logan the door guy he makes you in the mood to be happy instead of just scary. And makes you in a good mood. Ready to play pool (eye q the dj and, da photos have the best music and get the bar in the best mood) And serina the bar tender(the best)/ gus the barback(is a people person) roshaun(ro/roe) the bartender are all very welcoming but also on top of the job and make this a spot i want to regular. (Also she wasnt here today but maykalya is also very good with people. Makes this spot welcoming.)/ A good after work spot/ you may spot people who are super welcoming. Regulars you should meet Chris is good at teacher pool and making you feel welcome he has the white hair and the picture i posted is of him. The nicest person i met and the person who made me feel most welcome is the guy with the chain and blue shirt is the best(ryan) read more

Boomerz - Ryan - Dive Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Free pool tuesdays Each night features something special: Karaoke, pool tournament, poker tournament, etc. limited food selection, pizza and tots. Love this bar! read more

Boomerz - a pool table in a game room - Dive Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Love this place. Staff goes out of their way to be very welcoming, and Alyssa is always attentive and lovely, I love to see her and all the other bartenders! Fast and friendly service read more

I mean what is there to say this place is definitely gives you the at home bar vibe! Hang with friends, jam to good vibes, pool, ping pong, darts. Service is always amazing no matter the time of day! Bartender Alyssa kills it every time I'm in at night, drinks made well and fast it may be busy but she's moving! Love this place! read more

The atmosphere is great and people and staff are nice and friendly. But as for service they are slow. For the regulars that go they get faster service. I myself am not one but I go once in a blue moon. I usually have to wait 10mins and I always sit at the bar. Just kinda wished they were attentive to everyone and not just the regulars. Other than that I like going there. read more

Terrible place. The drinks are made without thought and the EMTIRE STAFF IS RUDE. I cannot stress how poor the staff is. The bouncer was constantly harassing customers and making everyone feel uncomfortable. This place is not even worth a visit. read more

Looks like hell on the outside but it's the environment that matters. Food is well priced and so are drinks... never thought I'd find that in Austin anymore. Interesting vibes but staff are really nice and so many games available read more

Haters gonna hate. Ignore the noise. New here. Nothing but love and fun. The staff is cash money. The people are awesome. Come here - you will have fun. read more

A great hidden gem right by the Y at Oak Hill. If it were closer to me it would be my bar of choice.

Boomerz is the Official Rec Room for Oak Hill and West Creek. Most of the crowd are regulars. People know each other and bounce from crowd to crowd. The patrons with birthdays that month are listed on a bulletin board in the front. Entertainment is the order of the day. They have a first rate sound system (with huge Bose speakers). There is a game room with lots of pool tables, no-prize-just-for-fun-eight-liners, trivia games, arcade games, a first rate competitive darts set-up etc. There is a large Karaoke stage with a good dance floor and decent party lights. And a nice intentionally gloomy dark bar if you are just in the mood to sit and sulk. Drinks are large, served in glass and very reasonably priced. I had no need to order a second drink. I was flying on four wings with what they put in the first drink. The place may be in suburbia but it keeps Sixth Street hours. Show up at 9 pm and the joint is deserted. But people pour into the bar all night. By 11 or 11:30 the place is packed. Like all good bars, the place has colorful characters. It is a fine place to people watch, and take in the house eccentrics. One of them is the karaoke lady, Pat. She is easily in her sixties. She looks like a school marm. She knows the words to every hip hop song, every thrash metal song and every girl pop song on the planet. She also knows the name of some ninety percent of the people in the room. She takes her karaoke seriously and so does the Boomerz crowd.. The minute the karaoke lady opened up shop - there was a line of people waiting to sing. All of them knew their songs. Whether they were good or bad, they were passionate about the material. They laid down their soul on every song. A few of them were very good indeed. The top of the top were really impressive. There were a handful of others who stunk up the house, But everyone was friends here and nobody cared. * * * If you lived in Oak Hill, this place could be as comfortable as an old slipper. Not everyone gets to have a home club that really is home. The people who go here really live here, and that counts for a lot. read more

My favorite dive bar in all of austin. An austin classic that my parents used to go to way back in the day when oak hill was the boonies. Drinks are super cheap and made well. Fun games like pool, shuffle board, darts. They have a little enclosed outside smoking area. People are always friendly, good music, and the bartenders are awesome! Always enjoy chatting with them when I come. Sadly I moved a little out of the area so I do not come to this bar much anymore, but still I consider it my favorite bar! read more

Bartenders and management are amazing. Love the service and atmosphere. Came in on weds and heard Addam Chavarria play guitar and sing. He is amazing. Not many people make me do a double take. Love his voice and how he plays. Would recommend. Visit Boomerz for the service and great vibes. Also check Addam out if you haven't heard him. You won't be disappointed read more

After a grueling day of work, I convinced my boss to buy me a drink after. I suggested Boomerz. It was great! The vibe is somewhere between a genuine Austin dive bar and a cozy home-away-from home. Alyssa was tending bar and very friendly. She was able to guess my boss's favorite drink! My boss said it felt like a bar from the movies, and she can't wait to come back for karaoke night. Work may be getting easier for me in the future. Thanks, Boomerz. And thanks, Alyssa! read more

Amazing place that transcends time and space, this is where you meet the real people of the whacky ATX, and let me tell you ... none of this would have been achieved without the sweet Delaney, she will never let you see the bottom of your pint as long as you shouldn't; and SHE is the professional delight making you come back for the exploring and insightful conversations !!! read more

Boomerz is awesome. Great staff, great drinks, chill environment. 10/10 recommend. They have a ping pong, shuffleboard, and several pool tables. As well as a touch tunes jukebox if you're into that sort of thing. Definitely check it out. read more

This is a great dive bar! Drinks are cheap, good games and karaoke on Thursday. It was a nice break from the overpriced main stream Austin

Chill neighborhood bar with Karaoke, ping pong table, shuffle board and pool table. Love the vibes.

Don't be frightened by the looks of the parking lot. Boomerz is an Oak Hill favorite of mine because everyone is friendly, drinks are affordable, and there are lots of table games to choose from. It's definitely a divey place, but you won't regret going in. read more

Don't let the looks of the outside scare you off, this is a warm and inviting place. The prices are great, friendly bartenders and patrons. I can't speak on the bad reviews, it was about the patrons being racist well I am mixed with Irish, German Italian and Mexican and I have tan skin dark hair and dark eyes and didn't have a problem getting drinks or service from the bartenders. But my experience here was phenomenal roger the bartender was great, quick and friendly service and I had a 512 IPA and listened to a great singer sing "you outta know" so overall a fun night with my friends. read more

Thursday nights are karaoke night which is reduced prices on domestic beers. Melissa and Diane take care of everyone quickly and efficiently. They can remember what you ordered last week, last month. And your last order! Very impressive! Definitely a place for regulars but still can flood with a lot of new faces in a flash! Lots of pool tables, and TV always has the games on! read more

Pretty bad when a bar offers Touchtunes offering all music and when you spend money and play something just to have the staff turn the music way low or off because patrons don't like the song choice. #thanksfortakingmyjukeboxmoney #youngerpeopleobviouskynotwelcome #gotodetour #turndownforwhat read more

Love my neighborhood bar! Great drink prices, but the awesome staff is what keeps us coming back! read more

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We had a good time on Thursday night. It was my first time. We played ping pong for free and put quarters in for pool. We had gotten there early and then found out karaoke was going to start (every Thursday). We'll have to come back for that! Nice neighborhood bar, quite big and with friendly regulars. See ya soon Boomerz! read more

I can't tell you how many times I've tried starting this review and I just don't know what to write. It's quite an interesting place, to say the least. Drinks are cheap and bartenders are great. The regulars are, well, regulars! And I'm pretty sure they know that you are NOT a regular. Apparently I still suck at ping-pong, but I haven't been to a bar that has a ping-pong table INSIDE in well... ever. I've certainly seen some interesting things here, and things I'm not sure I want to admit on such a public forum--no, really! It is certainly a dive. Stand outside and chat with the smokers a bit, too. If you're in that area, you should stop by. Really. Just so you can say you did. read more

After a tragic lesson of trying a bar on Lamar, my girlfriend and I were looking to get some drinks close to midnight. I had seen this place in passing, and decided we should try it. (After all it's a block away from my house..) Your first impression will probably be that the place is a bit run down. It's expansive inside, with many game options, and plenty of bar. While it's not the classiest place I have ever had drinks at, it's probably one of the friendliest. The female bartender was very interactive and kind when she made casual conversation. The male bartender bought me a beer, just for the hell of it, and was very entertaining to speak with. Soon after sitting, a nice fella was buying us shots - again just because... And plenty of people came over just to say hello. They had a jukebox playing, which wasn't bad overall, and it was nice to be able to hear my best gal pal, talk in there. I would definitely come back, again. Also, the beer prices are great! read more

A place in Oak Hill where you can get your group therapy in peace and quiet. It's dark and depressing, not even in a cool way. Belly up to your deathbed, folks. A good way to make friends at Boomerz is to bring up some hip hop or metal on the jukebox. Try it. I dare ya. read more

This bar can be disturbing. I've legitimately feared for my safety and/or the safety of my parked vehicle while I've been inside of Boomerz. And yes, the vibe inside is pretty downbeat. I once came here on a Saturday afternoon, after shooting guns at Red's, and I felt like my drinks were garnished with shame. The above being said, it can also be a fun place to play cheap pool. read more

O come on, the regulars are great! I love this place, you never know what you are gonna get or whos gonna ask you to dance! My friends and I show up exclusively on Thursdays, one of the best karaoke spots in Austin. You get to sing enough for it to be exciting when you get called but not too much as to feel you are running out of songs. I usually get asked/pulled to dance by some special ladies. The different performers are awesome, I cant help but sing along with some of the acts! Man love this palace. O did i mention the catalog of songs is unbelievably huge you never know what your going to find. The only down side is I live on campus and its kind of a pain to get too. Its a little far south but thats its charm, thats why its so awesome. Anyways i'll see you out there next Thursday. read more

Decent place! Buried in a strip mall, but it can be found. Almost everyone I have met is friendly and I will often be a designated driver as I live close by. Zero hassle about drinking non alcoholic drink. Tip the bar keep or server well. It is a hard job. If you drink, don't drive. Taxi's can save you from the Fuzz. read more

My idea of a good bar is one that serves whiskey, has Tom Waits on the Jukebox, and scares most people, Boomerz succeeds on all three accounts. The bar staff are very relaxed and friendly. The brinks are fair priced. The patrons all know each others names, and are very welcoming. In all fairness, they are a bit hill-ish, but in a friendly politically incorrect way, not in a banjo, squeal like a pig kind of way. The crowed is in the 40-plus age range, more plus really. Best of all those few unfortunate hipsters that drift in tend to only do so once. They also have Buzztime trivia, and usually a few people playing - they are usually pretty chatty and competitive. Thursdays are Karaoke - if that's your thing. It usually brings in the younger crowed. There is also free pool on certain days. I don't remember when. There isn't any food, besides what they can shove into a microwave, however, they have a Chinese to-go place across the street that will deliver there. That place is a little suspect, but who knows? All in all, it's a place to drink, listen to some music, and relax, for those who like the dive vibe. read more

Per Nicole S. this place certainly is a dump. I've often called it "Austin's most depressing bar." But then, what competition does it have? Detours? Gimme a break, that place is worse. OK, Boomerz (Diamond's for you old timers) is just a drinking hole. You don't want to spend a lot of time there. However, you may see something that you never saw before. Like an old lady, lit cigarette in her hand, vodka something in front of her, sound asleep at the bar. Her ash growing longer. At four o'clock on a Sunday. Live music is Austin doesn't always have to be good either. read more

Will never come here again. Didn't want to serve us because of the color of our skin so he found any reason. As soon as we walked in the establishment we went to the restroom. After coming out of the restroom one of the customers turned to us and said "I'll miss ya when you're gone " not knowing what he meant we continued to take our seat. Only to be stopped by the bartender who stated he won't serve us. Very sad being that we are in 2021 and things like this are still taking place. WOULDNT RECCOMEND. read more

Boomerz is mostly unchanged from the past 20 years I've known of its existence. It's not a bar worried about trending on Twitter, or seeing how many groupons it can sell. It's a bar with cold drinks, low lighting and people looking to unwind. Said people may be a little rougher around the edges than the average "patrons" you find on Rainey street, but are none the less endearing. My friends and I have had my jukebox privileges revoked in the past on some nights, but sometimes it's nice to have a moderator on the music box that is connected to the internet, probably cheaper than attaching a breathalizer too. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When at Boomerz, enjoy your decently priced drinks and cheap pool. read more

An interesting place depending on when you visit and your desired experience. The late afternoon crowd consist of locals that enjoy a fair value for a drink - certainly Boomerz best attribute. Karen, the current afternoon bartender, is the real deal. She's warm and quickly learns what you enjoy. Karen is Boomerz largest value. Don't expect an immediate welcome from the locals - they don't welcome outsiders. But time and patience is worthy if you wish to become part of the local crowd, which was not my intention. The evening crowd is much different, this consist of a much younger group looking for a local place to have a drink and enjoy a place to gather. I'm not part of this group and can't offer a legitimate experience. read more

I've been quite a few times over the years...most often when my kids were practicing (hey I'm there for the games) sports in the area and have always had a good time. But last Saturday was really great! They always have a kazi special of $2 but today was something special! The super cool day bartender was making them on the spot! Usually they have some decent premade (in house) in a jug or something, but this gal actually poured the booze and shook em'! NICE!!! Coors is always cold, service always very friendly, yeah its a dive, dark in the bar area, good beer selection, pool tables+darts (well lit area), other patrons always friendly. Wish I could walk home, or less of a drive. FUN! read more

This place reminds me of the awesomely bad dance halls back in Louisiana. The awkward dance floor that consists of one or maybe two couples dancing is great for entertainment. The drinks were strong and good. You have to be in the mood for a night out at BOOMerz, but with the right friends, it could be a fun night. read more

This place isn't anything special kinda like a trucker hillbilly bar ..lol But its not the bar, when ya got good company...right? Made the most of it and had an awesome time! But when we where leaving the bar parking lot was filled with cops and ambulances WOW! OK! wasn't expecting that on departure! Yikes! read more

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Chris and Mel were fickin liiiiiiiiiiit Super helpful and friendly, great recommendation on drinks and food.

I stopped by two more evenings at this bar. How many times have you been to a bar where the bartender recognizes you when you walk through the door and says can I get you your usual after just two visits, it was a wonderful experience. I changed my rating to 5 stars because of the excellent service and excellent friendship I received at the bar from both the bartender and the regulars. read more