Great area. They have a couple pickle ball courts, coffee house, stage and mixology bar. That being…read moresaid...they miss entertainment. It's super odd bars around them have entertainment and crowds but not here. Seems like the guests mainly come for pickle ball, yet the stage mainly goes unused. If they can work out entertainment then they may have a great venue for guests.

I met some friends on a Saturday morning for coffee. I ordered a latte and blueberry muffin, both…read moreyummy. My friends got breakfast tacos from one of the trucks and gave two thumbs up. There are two nice pickleball courts, both in use. Lots of indoor and shady outdoor seating. All and all, a nice place to meet up with friends.

Crafter's Cocktails is a great business providing quality drink mixers for great value! I love…read morethat delivery is provided with each order in the Austin area. They release their weekly mixers during the week so make sure you're on their list serve. I was able to get a holiday drink mix that I paired with some liquor I already had. The mix paired really well and each drink would be the equivalent of a $16+ cocktail if I'd had it at most Austin establishments. You can also recycle the bottles they use by placing them outside during your next delivery

From the owner: We make craft cocktail mixers and deliver them contactless to your doorstep! Combine a few ounces…read moreof our mixers with the alcohol of your choice for a delicious cocktail as good as (some say better than) what you would get at a bar!

With a space so gorgeous you'd swear it was torn from a page in an interior design magazine, it's…read morealmost daunting to step inside. Bright and sunny, wide open with lots of natural light, tasteful hanging planters, and minimalist decor, there's nowhere to hide. It's a place to see and be seen, but not nearly as pretentious as that sounds. They just care about the details and it shows, including the attentive service and well balanced drinks. Though I feel like I should crawl back into the dark, dank dive bars that I know best, it's a gorgeous breath of fresh air for those good hair days. Generous parking lot, easy off the highway, good evening hours. The only thing I'll knock it for is being so far south! Anyone in the neighborhood has better treasure this place, since I won't be able to get out there that often.

Fantastic but expensive. Had the watermelon aguafresca and vodka. It was $14, wow. A bit high. It…read morewas great though.

Absolutely love this place. Charming is not the word. It's that hidden local spot that you only…read morehear about in movies. Live music and local drinks.

This is the last vestige of old Austin. One night I brought an out of town friend to Sam's. Who…read morewalks in? Lana Del Rey and her entire entourage. The woman that opener for her jumped on stage with the band and says bunch of songs. Apparently after their show that night they wanted to experience old Austin. Sam's was the only/best choice. In fact, don't come...forget this review exists.

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!

Pretty cool spot good location plenty of parking space 4 bars inside and outside will be backread more

Came up to meet friends and check out the S. Austin scene so we come to Moontower Saloon. As you…read moredrive in, you'll have to provide a credit card to open a $20 tab to park that will be used to offset your drink tab (some are not a fan of this approach but oh well). The space is nice, pet friendly, has plenty of open-air tables, bar options and food trucks. I can see why this is such a cool place to hangout, especially in the summertime. The weather was nice with a cool breeze so we killed a couple of hours just talking and catching up. Overall, I really liked the vibe and look forward to coming back.

Went here for a friends late night bday bar hop. Bartender literally ran me down to make sure I…read moredidn't take the drink home (I was literally 5 sec away from drinking it all). He literally snatched it out of my hands it was crazyyyy. It's whatever but also just soooo rude he could've asked nicely but instead just decided to snatch the drink I paid for out of my hands. Was so lame and no one was there that's why we were leavingggg!!! Peace and love but noooooo!!!!

The armadillo den is a really great venue with some hiccups…read more First the good: it's a big area, full with chairs, tables strawn throughout and multiple food trucks. The beer list isn't too long, but covers all the bases and the cocktails are good. One disappointment on the cocktails is inconsistencies between bartenders. We had some spicy chicken from the food truck and fried pickles. They were great. So overall, it's a great place to relax with friends and chill. We liked it and will be back regularly.

Went to Armadillo Den for a date, while the date itself didn't go great, I have to give credit…read morewhere it's due because the spot was super cute so he did a good job with planning! There really aren't a ton of fun places like this in South Austin, so if you're in that area, it's definitely worth checking out. They have a few free parking spots, but the larger lot is paid, so carpooling is a good idea. I love that they offer a mix of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, so there's something for everyone. There are also a few food trucks on-site, including Via 313, which is always a win. The space itself is perfect for hanging out, there's a big screen, live music, and even cornhole. It's also dog-friendly, which makes it even better. Overall, it's such a fun, laid-back spot and I'd definitely come back!

Such a cute spot to hang out on the weekend! I came with my family to meet with another family on a…read moreSunday afternoon. Parking was tough. We ended up parking at Lowe's across the street and walking over. Lots of seating outside under trees and playground for kids. There's also a patio, under shade with fans and indoor seating. You can order coffee, beer or cocktails at the bar. There's also Veracruz and a Thai spot. I got a matcha latte. Overall, we spent a few hours there and it was relaxing. Highly recommend!

I had a very pleasant visit to Leona Botanical Cafe & Bar! The actual cafe is modern and trendy,…read morewhile the outside area is super calm with different plants and foliage. Most notably, the ambiance is very peaceful with sounds of water and birds. Definitely family/ kid friendly and dog friendly! I ordered an Iced Hojicha Latte with Banana syrup. Probably not the most memorable latte I've had, but it was still tasty! Not super sweet and had a decent banana flavor. The staff were very friendly, and when I let them know it was my first time, they offered to give me details on their drink selection! I came at 5pm, and was probably the only person having a non-alcoholic beverage. I will be back to try more items on the menu!

If you've been to Lala's Little Nugget you know what to expect here, except…read more.. Imagine Lala's feels like a chill, comfy neighborhood bar where you can actually enjoy yourself, and the ambiance, and have a conversation with whoever you came with, instead of a tourist clogged beehive? Because BOOM that's Lala's South Pole. I'm not even a big Christmas person, and I am smitten. Charming, quite, festive. It feels like a hidden gem. I probably shouldn't be reviewing it so it can stay that way, but no one like a gatekeeper. Also, absolute baller pizza from Brooklyn Pie Co. I had to really talk myself down from going back the next night just for more pizza. The service is... well what you would expect from a "trendy" Austin dive bar, as in... None, but that's part of the charm kind of? I've actually tried a lot of new pizza places lately and this is what stands out in my mind. Drinks wise? It's a bar. They serve you alcohol. Nothing special, but nothing wrong with it either.

I've been to Lala's Little Nugget a whole bunch of times but never to this location. We were there…read morefor Nickel City's holiday party (yes, in February) & had a fab time. They've got a huge back outdoor patio as well as a front patio. Brooklyn Pie Co. is set up inside to take care of your food needs. For those that don't know, Lala's South Pole (& Little Nugget) are year-round holiday bars. While Little Nugget really goes all out, South Pole isn't too shabby at all. Great decor, wonderfully curated holiday cocktails and mocktails, beers, spirits, and more. Super service. This is a place where there's no way you could ever feel sad or down and out because it's just pumpkin' with happy holiday vibes.