I love it when my favourite food trucks have an association with a venue that has a liquor license so that I can enjoy a beverage with authority, for digestive purposes only. The other day, a friend that used to live in Austin wanted BBQ but most of the favourites were closed on Tuesdays so I suggested Brown's BBQ which has amazing BBQ and is a hop, skip, and a jump to the Corner Bar. The Corner Bar has a cool laid back vibe that I really liked and our bartender Emily was extraordinary, prepared my Old Fashioned perfectly, the way that I like it. read more

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We had a fun time here while we were bar hopping. It was the holiday season so we tried their espresso martinis which were definitely a cookie/ dessert vibe. They were good, just sweet! The inside was decorated with Grinch vibes which was fun and set the mood. It was a chill atmosphere and there was a dog inside, we love dog friendly spots! I'd like to come back during the regular season to see what it's like. Seems like a good spot to watch thr game! read more

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It's a decent bar with decent staff. The parking can be an issue. I don't have more to say beyond that but I had to hit the minimum.

Great place to hangout with friends and with great selection of beers and cocktails, you can rarely go wrong. The atmosphere is relaxing and the decor is cool & funky place. The staff is friendly & attentive plus they do have a bbq food truck outside and the foods are very delish. We're early for some foods and Bloody Mary before heading to the airport. Great place. read more

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BREAKING: Sundays are now the best day of the week. Because at The Corner Bar in Austin, you can spend just $15 at the bar and walk away with a plate of Brown's BBQ that will make your taste buds cry happy tears. Yes, this is real. Yes,it only happens on Sundays. Yes, it's dog-friendly, so bring your pup and your appetite. Let's talk about that food for a second. The brisket: melt-in-your-mouth, smoky, juicy perfection. It practically shreds itself out of respect. The mac & cheese: creamy, rich, and cheesy enough to make you rethink all other versions of mac & cheese you've ever had. The coleslaw: bright, crunchy, and the perfect tangy counterbalance to all the meat and cheese. Honestly? Slaw doesn't usually excite me, but this one got me. Together, they form the BBQ trinity you didn't know you needed. The bar itself No fluff, all fun. The drinks are affordable, strong, and served up by friendly bartenders who don't judge when you whisper "Can I get my BBQ plate now?" after your second drink. And yes -- dogs are 100% welcome. I was surrounded by tail-wagging approval as I devoured my brisket. If my dog could write Yelp reviews, she'd give it 5 paws. TL;DR: Spend $15. Eat BBQ that tastes like it was made by pitmaster angels. Hang out with dogs. Drink cheap beer. Question every other way you've ever spent a Sunday. Brilliant Dining read more

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Parking is tough to find here. The indoor space leaves the doors open and lets the fresh air in. The drinks are good. The bartenders are hip. The best thing about it is the Kiin Di food truck in its parking lot, which serves the best Thai food i've ever had (and I've had a lot). The worst thing about it was the other food truck in their parking lot, Native Austin BBQ, because that food truck blasts its own music, which clashed with and made it impossible to enjoy the music coming from the bar. Sitting on the porch of the bar was like listening to a way of sound waves. That said, it's a great bar :-) read more

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Definitely a summer spot if you're needing to cool off on South Lamar. As a beer guy, they have the coldest beer and coldest bar on South Lamar. Escape the heat with a cold drink. read more

It's a bar. It's on a corner. It has a couple food trailers. Bartenders are cool and the drinks are cheap. It does get busy and can take a while to order. Another employee or two would probably get them another star. read more

Corner Bar - View of Thai trailer from the patio. - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

If this is what it means to hangout on the corner on a Sunday afternoon, then sign me up and let me make my post! I freaking love the vibe of this spot and don't even get me started on their weekend promotion. $15+ bar spend (literally me in five minutes at any spot) and you get a food ticket to support one of the local trucks outside. HELL FREAKING YES. (Check out my review for Brown BBQ, but TL;DR- get the damn plate and order everything!) So the skinny on this food ticket promo is that it's valid for bbq from Brown's on Sunday and on Saturday's it's the Thai food truck adjacent to it. Love how Corner Bar shares the love. The tickets are handed out starting at 3pm but free food means a decent line. So just be patient and don't get all antsy patsy on this amazing promo. There's a wraparound patio that is dog friendly and they have a tv outside for those who watch sports. I really enjoyed their draft beer selection and the Yellow Rose IPA and Electric Jellyfish on tap already had me swiping right on them. Make sure to check out their social handles as I saw a few promos for FREE CRAWFISH and a few other events. They even have an overflow parking lot which I learned about whilst using the loo. I'll have to remember that for next time, but there is plenty of neighborhood parking! read more

Eight year veteran of Corner Bar during football seasons, but have been on duty outside Austin for 18 months. Eased in today (10-15-23) to watch football and run up a $30 tab sufficient to earn a two plates of Brown's BBQ for the first time since the 2021 season. First observation: Sparse crowd; maybe 8 patrons 2nd observation: No energy, slow 3rd observation: Request ticket for BBQ only to learn that's no longer a thing. 4th observation: Even though no more BBQ with $15 tab, drink prices exponentially higher and they conveniently forget to itemize cost of your bill 5th observation: No coincidence the sparse crowd a function of no longer offering Brown's BBQ; that was CB's hallmark and it's now lost. I'll give them one more try, but if that's their position, there's dozens of other sports bars in Austin with plenty of cache that have it going on more so than Corner Bar. Hope y'all come back around... read more

Wonderful little "do drop in bar" Strong assortment of craft beers on tap and strong likker pours. There are daily specials and if you hurry they offer some unique holiday cocktails. Grab a bag of gratis popcorn go sit out on the patio and watch the show on South Lamar. There is a BBQ trailer out front but it were closed the day we were there. There are a few TVs inside and out if you want to catch a game. Friendly service, a great chill atmosphere, and good cocktails make the corner bar a great venue to get your drank on. read more

Corner Bar - Lazy days....and cold beer! - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great experience here- smaller bar but has big TV screens, great food trucks in the parking lot, and the staff was very friendly. Highlight was the cold brew Irish coffee- highly recommend! read more

Corner Bar - a menu for a frozen cocktail - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Stumbled across the corner bar to catch the games. Didn't know what to expect as I was only interested in the games. I get there early and they had complimentary breakfast tacos. Absolutely delicious. Typical sports bars and since the games were on I just had beer. Tiny place but the people there are very friendly. Got along with all the patrons there. On Sundays, they have a deal where if you spend $15 on at the bar you'll get a free meal ticket to use at the BBQ truck across from it. I got the ribs, Mac and cheese, and beans. As soon as I took a bite of the food, my soul had left my body and was just in pure bliss. Ribs smokey and flavorful. Mac and cheese were the best I had. Definitely want to go back read more

Stumbled upon this place by accident, but boy am I glad we did!! Super cool vibe with a great selection of cold beer, craft cocktails, and super friendly staff! Doesn't look like much from the outside bit really cool place. read more

Corner bar has always been one of my favorite local bars. CB is a true original Austin bar with a great location and vibe. It's usually pretty chill and relaxed. read more

I just a had a quick burger pick up there and enjoyed the taste. It wasn't cheap, but I understand the times are not great right now to survive in this business. read more

nice little spot to pop-in and not have to fuss with a thick crowd. the staff is chill & you're liable to see a pup to love on.. oh they have a great special on mimosas... keep the brunch vibe going on the weekend! read more

Corner Bar - two old fashioned, pleasseeee - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Michael is the BEST!!! Miranda is FANTASTIC! Love this place. Drinks, staff, and atmosphere is great.

Stopped by to watch the UFC fights on a Saturday night. There's a few large TVs and a decent selection of beers - I particularly enjoyed the Electric Jellyfish. Unfortunately, they only played audio for the title bout. For food, Brown's BBQ and Kiin Di food trucks are located right outside and both seem to be highly rated. read more

A fine corner bar. A superior collection of bottles. I was quite happy with my Templeton Rye. Large generous pours. Fine whiskey glasses not plastic cups. A good popcorn machine. A first rate barbecue truck outside. But the standout here is the ambiance. Come here late afternoon. The sun pours through the southern semi-opaque window. It imbues the whole establishment in warm golden light. The bar has natural deep brown tones which commune with the colors of late afternoon. You can see Lamar in that same golden light without the noise and the stench of actual traffic. If you are a TV watcher, you can watch TV. Or you can just soak up the colors around you. The afternoon light turns the world the color of whiskey, And your mind also turns the color of whiskey. Charles Bukowski was right. Time was meant to be wasted. read more

Awesome dive bar ans great drinks and drink prices!!! We had a margarita and an old fashioned for $20! read more

Corner Bar - House marg and bullet old fashioned $20 total! - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

When you come to a place like this you don't expect to get the real moment but the biggest moment about this bar is the people that surround being. read more

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This place is definitely a hole in the wall neighborhood bar! They have lots of locals which gives it a cool vibe. They also have food trucks, unfortunately the food trucks close a bit early. I ended up ordering food from Austin Pizza next door so it being so close by is a bonus read more

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Came here to watch NBA finals. Super comfy and intimate vibe. Indoor and outdoor seating! Jack is an awesome bartender!! Highly recommend checking it out read more

One of the best burgers in town! Excellent staff, menu, venue and cocktails. Love this part of town in general so nice to have another spot to frequent read more

Great local bar! If you're visiting for ACL or SXSW keep walking because this place is for locals! Kiddding...awesome drinks, cool staff, and amazing bbq our front. Great place to watch the fights and other sports as well. read more

If it wasn't for Barton Springs Saloon, I would have thought this place doomed from the start just based on its location, after all, who wants to hang out at a bar that sits on a busy intersection? But hey, the Saloon works, and this place does too! I went to Corner Bar last night with five friends, all of which, myself included, live in the neighborhood and are always looking for the next local bar to add a little change of scenery. While small, the bar is nice on the inside and gives an impression of being a lot bigger than it is- the downside of which is that the high ceilings and lack of anything to absorb all that noise makes the place echo so much that we were all driven outside just to hear ourselves talk. The noise set aside, the drinks were strong and the bartender was nice and attentive, even on a night that seemed relatively busy (but then again, perhaps that impression was too because of its size.) When my friend decided that she didn't like the drink they had made for her the bartenders were happy to replace it with a round of shots for all of us-above and beyond what any of us had expected! We had only been there about twenty minutes when we were approached by (what I am assuming was the manager or owner) to ask how we were enjoying our night and what we thought of the bar. He made a point to make sure we were happy which I thought was a great move on his part. When I mentioned the lack of ashtrays on the patio he was attentive and agreed that I was right and said he would make sure to get some as soon as possible--I'll cut them some slack for it this time considering they have only been open for five days, next time though I will for sure keep an eye out for them to see if he really listened. Perhaps the coolest thing about this bar though was their "jukebox" which can barely be called a jukebox as there is no actual "box" to speak of. They use an app for iPhone and Android called roqbot--a free app which allows you, the patron, to choose the music, and vote on songs that other people at the bar have chosen to play--and displays the song being played and its "dj" on a big TV screen behind the bar. It was definitely a fun interactive aspect to the bar which I hadn't seen before. The manager even spent a while talking to us about it and let us know that at a ripe 5 days old, Corner Bar is already the number one user of the app! The downside I guess would be if you don't have a smart phone. If anything else, I could nitpick at the parking situation--there is barely any--but that just comes with the territory I suppose. Lastly the outside patio was tiny and cramped and on a busier night could probably prove hard to get on to. I will for sure return to this bar, and I can see myself becoming somewhat of a regular if they continue the pleasant service and fun environment. I definitely wish them success and all the best. read more

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We went for a coworker hangout which had amazing service and drinks. The drinks were stronger with some nice chips and three dips

Quaint beer bar that was suggested to us by a local bartender. Nice chill laid back vibe with friendly bartenders. Several Local brews on tap to enjoy out on there front patio or inside while you watch the games. They also offer a side patio for a good ol' game of cornhole among friends. Oh, and Free popcorn is always a plus too : ) I totally dig all the paintings displayed throughout the bar too! Almost offered to buy the Willie one. This was a great spot to end the night on. read more

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I like this place a lot. They have Brown's BBQ in their lot (super little bbq truck) and on some days you can get free BBQ with a $10 beer tab. They have a dog-friendly patio that is usually enclosed in wet or cold weather and the staff have always been nice. They have TVs, but unfortunately they always play loud music even when everyone in the bar is watching football on the screens. Policy, I'm told. If y'all see this, you should change that policy when it's football season :) read more

A hip, low-lit bar on South Lamar that serves it's purpose. Went with a group of 6 to drinks one night before heading up the road to Matt's El Rancho for dinner. Walked in to a 1/4 full place with one bartender and dirty glasses on tables everywhere. The entire place seemed dramatically understaffed. One of our guests ordered a Chardonnay, which she had to swap out for something else because it was so bad. It was a Wednesday, so they had some specials going on Whiskey's, but nothing too wild. They offered complimentary popcorn, but the popcorn machine was empty and none was being made...? If the weather was nice out, they do have some yard games outside that could be pretty cool, but besides that not too much to see here. Lots of other options on South Lamar that would be worth a shot instead. read more

Corner Bar is WAKA kickball's official bar this year (or something like that. I don't read the fine print, I just go drink), so I often times find myself here on a Wednesday night. While I do tend to regret the visit on Thursday mornings, by the time my eyes open all the way and my head stops hurting, I am remembering all of the fun times I had. The drink specials are good ($3 fireball), and the mixed drinks are strong. The service is always friendly as well. Bonus: If you come on Wednesday, you get to be surrounded by a bunch of over-hyped, sweaty kickball players! read more

Awesome new bar on South Lamar! FREE food on Sundays! Can't go wrong with that!! The staff is friendly and it's an all together great environment. Good experience, keep it up corner bar A++++!! read more

Corner Bar - Free BBQ on Sunday's! Can't go wrong with that!! - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Like the atmosphere sometimes depending on music and volume level. We go there because it's nearby and for Brown's BBQ truck. Drink prices are not transparent. Drinks listed on a TV screen with no prices. I was just charged $9 for a 512 IPA pint...that goes for $6 or $7 at the most at other bars. Good TVs. I will hesitate in future. read more

I love their craft drinks! We got a super fancy gin cocktail and it was delicious, it's been months and we still talk about it! I wasn't expecting so much out of a tiny bar but it's a great little find! Will definitely return read more

Really liked Corner Bar. Got a few good IPA on draft and Happy Hour until 6pm with $5 all drafts. Indoor area nice, but outdoor area is the key with really warm lamps, plenty of seating, and good looking par food. Lots of TVs and just a fun, Austin vibe. Really can't ask for much more from a downtown Austin bar. Should be anyone's go-to for an office Happy Hour or late night drink lounging outside. read more

There isn't anything outstanding or amazing about this place. It's a small bar with a small patio but, a good location so I am sure they get plenty of traffic. We came in between lunch and dinner for one drink before heading home. I feel like this is what this place is for me, one last drink stop before heading home. The bartenders are friendly and pour atiff drinks if you are getting a whiskey and coke, tequila and sprite or something of that nature. I had a margarita and it was so sour I had to ask for a small glass of soda and another shot to make it good. On the bright aide they do hace Espolon tequila which I love. They do have an amazing food truck outside. Parking can be a nightmare since they only have about 7 spots in their parking lot. Not a place I would go out of my way to go to. read more

Corner Bar - Patio - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Chill place to be on a Sunday! Indoor/outdoor seating, it's a pretty small place but they have Awesome Daily drink specials that don't end at 7pm like most places. They advertise Free food on Sundays but apparently not yesterday...they had boiled Crawfish which was great! $5/a pound...not bad price, it was really good. Plus $2 Mimosas & Bud Light, $4 Rehab shot & $5 Bloody Marys. +Pet-friendly! Parking is limited, look on the street behind it. Now s upposely there is free valet, but I didn't see any. read more

The Farro salad was absolutely delicious and the perfect dinner. Also loved my Corner margarita with jalapeño. Easy dinner spot to hit before getting drinks downtown! read more

Cool little spot. Stopped in to watch the end of the Astros game and pick up some Browns BBQ in the parking lot. Staff was really cool and put the game on for me. Drinks were good and has the feel of a neighborhood bar. Not too divey at all. Dogs are allowed also. I like it! read more

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