First of all, I've been coming to this spot since the 80s (before it was the Crown!), but after leaving ATX in 2013, my trips to the Crown have been few and far between (last one was in 2018). I knew I wanted a burger from the Crown before I started the long drive from South Carolina. Despite a literal wrench in my tire, I managed to make it there on 2/28 by 1pm, where my travelling companion and I met up with an old friend of mine from college. There was a bike swap going on, which felt about right for ATX. We ordered a beer and a burger then settled in on the porch (the part I call the "inside/outside" because it has a roof). I'm not going to say the Crown has the best burgers in the world. I guess it depends on what you want in a burger. I will say that, for the price, the Crown has the best pub burger - a good basic burger. I got a jalapeno cheeseburger, but I can attest to the deliciousness of the veggie burger and the mushroom-swiss. Back in the early 90s we used to bring my daughter with us and she would play pinball with my friend, Dirk. The bartenders at the time included a couple of guys who used to work at Duddley's Draw in College Station, TX. In the early oughts, I would come in for lunch and try to decide if I wanted the chicken tacos or a burger. Later I came in with the guy I was dating for too long for beers and a burger. Times change, Austin grows (parts are completely unrecognizable and no longer have that "vibe" that seems uniquely Austin; however, the Crown is a jewel in the rough that continues to shine for those of us who can see it. I had an awkward piece of time on 3/4/26 so I stopped by for a NA Guinness before heading out to see my aunt in Lakeway. I had the pleasure of seeing Derwin! My trip wouldn't have been complete without saying "hi." It took a minute, but he did eventually remember me! Here's to hoping it doesn't take another 8 years; because, we only get older and my friends are starting to show their age! I hope the Crown continues to serve great burgers and cold beers. I'll be back next time I make the pilgrimage home! read more

Solid burger and a great Austin bar. I do think the burger is overrated and definitely not a top burger in Austin. My friends were even going as far to say it's a 6.0 burger. I think it's more of an average burger like a 7.3. Love drinking here but the food is only for if you are starving. read more

Crown and Anchor Pub - Double Cheeseburger & Fries - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Everyone knows this place has been around since the 80s and is a fixture on the Austin college bar scene. In fact, when my boyfriend went to UT way back when, this was one of the old stomping grounds with his mates. That said, it isn't strictly a college bar, and we have gone on several occasions over the last decade or so. As you can imagine, they get crazy busy but the service doesn't suffer because of it. They have indoor and outdoor seating, drink specials, and food. The cheeseburger and fries platter is really great bar fare and enough to share. It's an affordable place to chill, have a beer, eat a meal, and just enjoy yourself. read more

Cute little pub next to campus. It has a patio area so we swing by here while the weather was nice in December. Fun Austin bar near UT. They only have beer but they have NA ones. If you're nearby, swing by for a beer! They also have sports on the TVs. read more

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Still my favorite pub with the best happy hour in all of Austin. I love what they do here and I will always advocate to come here! It has something for everyone, as long as you drink beer haha. read more

Order the burger! Damn fine burger and I am now finding ways to add this slight drive into every week so I can have another. The place has been around and it's nestled into Austin or perhaps Austin surrounded it for how cool of a joint this place is. Fast service with walk up ordering. There are many beers and a happy hour for those looking to save a dime. Pool, darts, tvs, room to just chill - this place has it. Order the burger! read more

Crown and Anchor Pub - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

What a classic burger and beer joint. I know Crown and Anchor has a loyal following. I have not been in about 30 years and was super impressed at their balance of nostalgia, dive bar yet very clean with awesome food. I had the double cheeseburger which was excellent. I am also an ice tea snob and they nailed. I am not waiting another 30, plan to visit again soon! read more

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This was my first stop in Austin, TX because it was right across the street from my Airbnb, and it was great! I got the veggie burger, and unexpectedly, it was the best veggie burger I have gotten to date! It was crispy and crunchy! It tasted great! They had options for vegetarian and vegan friends, which is great! They also had options for our omnivore friends! They got the chili cheese fries option and the nachos to share and they really enjoyed it! Everyone was really nice and even though it was cold outside, it was all good vibes! I would definitely recommend for anyone who needs a quick bite to eat! It's super close to the University and walking distance! The menu and drinks had some variety and it was a great price! If I ever visit Austin again, I'd come back here. read more

One of the last real college bars. Their cheeseburger and fries are easily in the tippy top tier in Austin. And the rest of the menu is great. Killer BLT. Good beer selection ... PROPERLY POURED GUINNESS !!! One our my favorite spots in town. read more

Had a good night shooting pool and having a couple beers. The drinks are beer & ciders and they have a pretty good menu for food.

Awesome bartenders, great drink selections & fun darts league nights on Wednesdays! I'm here about 4x a month and have mad appreciation for the bar & kitchen staff who always keep us well taken care of! We're here for darts regularly, and this is definitely a spot we go to where they know our name... and we're here for it! So fun to be a part of the family when we're here...! Good food, good drink selection, a bunch of TVs to watch the sportsball games, and a great selection of tunes always playing! It's our Cheers! read more

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Classic Austin 'dive bar' feel with great pitcher prices. The hamburger is one of my favorites in Austin. Highly recommended.

Fun college bar. Pitchers. Nice selection. Pool and darts. Chips and queso were an easy snack.

What a local pub should be! Extremely reasonable prices: $6 beers, everything on the menu is under $13. Very friendly and efficient staff, good selection beer and cocktails, very local clientele. Place really jumps on game days. read more

My husband and I decided to try this restaurant due to the fact that it's in the University of Texas area. We drove up and there is a parking lot at the side of the restaurant. There is also parking up front but there aren't many spots. We walked in the restaurant and were greeted at the counter by a nice guy. He gave us some menus to look at and then we placed our order and paid. He asked us where we were sitting and we said outside. This restaurant has a laid back atmosphere. The inside of the restaurant has pool tables, and dart boards. There was also some seating inside if you wanted to be indoors. They do have a selection of different types of beers for those who like to drink. After ordering we went out front and sat at some covered picnic tables. There were fans going which kept the area nice and cool. We waited for our food for about 40 minutes. Then a waitress brought out our food. My husband ordered the Classic Hamburger which is a burger that comes with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, mustard and mayo. My husband chose to get it without tomatoes. I tried the burger and it was good. The bun was crisp and warm, the meat was good, and the lettuce, onion, mustard and mayo made for a good burger. The tortilla chips were crispy. The salsa was good. It wasn't spicy but it was flavorful. I ordered the chicken fajita tacos with cheese with tortilla chips on the side. The tortillas were soft and the fajita chicken was very flavorful. My husband and I shared the Super Nachos. These nachos have spicy refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onion and chicken. I was surprised at how good the nachos were. When they brought them out they were warm. The chips were crispy and the cheese was melted. The combination of the beans, cheese, and chicken made a good choice for an extra side to share. Overall this restaurant was a cool place to try. The ordering process was quick but we went when the restaurant wasn't busy. The service was okay and the food was good. read more

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Food was good, beer is just beer. Could be even better with a Bloody Mary on game day or liquor would have made this place a lot better. I feel like their model of having people stand in line isn't that efficient. Overall good place on campus. read more

Crown and Anchor Pub - Cool bar table - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The service was awesome! We didn't visit for the food but enjoyed the setting/ambiance for darts. Great dart boards as well!

This is an awesome bar near campus that isn't too much of a college bar. The patio vibes are really good. The prices are great too. I usually get cider or share a pitcher of one of their many beers. I like their fries, and I've heard their burgers are good. I LOVE the big mirrors in the bathrooms. My friends are intimidated by the sassy bartender. read more

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Great vibe. Cold beer, nice patio and friendly Bartenders! Highly recommend this place. I will be back! read more

I finally made it here after hearing how good the burgers are from my boys. The burgers remind me of the awesome drive- in burgers when I was a kid. The size is just right, I prefer a thin patty. Fries are delicious, and seasoned well. Lots of brew choices. Friendly service and relaxed environment. In door and covered patio sitting. Pool tables, darts, board games and good music. I will definitely return! read more

The mushroom and Swiss burger was good. I recommend the chili cheese fries. Overall great food and cold beer. The younger guy working the counter could have been a little more personable. read more

Fun, relaxed spot just north of downtown. Crazy good (big) beer selection. They also have wine (no liquor so save the shots for the next stop!) They do have bar food like burgers and fries to eat. They have 2 pool tables and 2 dart boards so it's a nice low key place to chill out at. Parking is a little scarce so plan to possibly walk a bit, or even better, take a ride share. read more

Been going here for a few decades. Old Austin through and through. Good taps good burgers.

Excellent chili cheese fries and beer! The atmosphere is great. Our hiking group of about 20 peeps showed up unannounced, thirsty and ready to eat. The staff rolled our drinks and food out quickly. There's several TVs, pool table and all sorts of things to do while you wait, hangout, and/or eat. Can't wait to come back to try a burger. read more

Crown and Anchor Pub - Chili Cheese Fries and nachos - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is the #1 place for lunch, or happy hour, near the 40 acres.They have my favorite veggie burger in town. Fantastic beer selection, decent NA choices as well. It's always a pleasure to see Derven behind the bar. read more

Stopped in here before a concert on campus. It's a dive bar with an old Austin vibe. There's some on-site parking but it's limited. They've got food here that I've heard is good, but I didn't get a chance to try this time. The staff were friendly and welcoming. It's a good spot to meet up with friends to grab a few beers, have some bar food (burgers and fries), listen to music, and play some pool and darts! It got a little loud for us but that's just a personal preference. Go check this spot out! read more

Cool campus bar with a good mix of patrons. I was with colleagues so I just had a beer and relaxed. My coworkers seemed to like the food since there was nothing left. Ha. Staff was helpful. I'd come here again. read more

The rare bar serving the UT crowd that I'm still happy to drink at after graduating. The students who frequent this bar are of a more low-key, grad-student variety, not a rowdy frat kind. The pool table and darts are always popular, but I prefer to sit outside on the large patio. It's funny that I'd give this place a glowing review considering I found a chunk of glove from someone in the kitchen staff in my fries one time. They handled it super well, giving me a free drink and replacement food, and honestly I'm just glad to know the people in the back are wearing gloves in the first place. The food itself is typical bar fare but after you've shared a pitcher of beer among friends that's all you're after. read more

Definitely a tasty burger. Service is super quick. Burgers: Double Cheeseburger & Fries - 4/5 Super fun spot, legendary Austin dive bar. The food is really good. Probably one of the best burgers in Austin. Definitely add mushrooms and jalapeños. Good flavor, and cheap. read more

Can't speak to the food but great tap beer selection and bar tenders and true pub vibe.

Very authentic venue with a cool location tucked so close to The Forty Acres. Old school feel, friendly staff with great heredity. Terrific music playlist and server Micky is wonderful. Always enjoy dropping in for a cold one. read more

One of the best burgers and fries in town!! Along with an amazing draft list. Perfect place for any day!!

Food: 5/5 THE #1 BURGER AND FRIES IN AUSTIN! Great beer selection as well. Service: 5/5 Friendly staff and they always provide quick service. Environment: 5/5 Dive bar vibes with darts, pool, and plenty of TVs to watch sports. read more

A legend!! Go there for the great selection of brews and in my opinion the best cheeseburger and fry's combo!

A+ beer selection, delicious burgers for an incredibly cheap price and possibly the friendliest staff I've ever met at a bar (and I drink at a lot of bars). My fiancé is that obnoxious person who walks into a room and immediately tells everyone we're from out of town. Maybe that attributed to the friendliness but I won't complain. We were trying to see as much of Austin as we could in one day, but if we had more time we would have stayed for a few more beers. Great patio too. I can imagine this place being a complete cluster during football season. My alma mater plays Texas in 2025 and we may need to be here to find out :) read more

Crown and Anchor Pub - Cheeseburger and fries - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

So, being new to Austin I'm always looking for cool local spots to take my pup that aren't pretentious with some good grub and drinks. Let me tell you...this is hands down my new favorite place. The staff here is amazing!!! They even brought my dog a piece of bacon!!! The fries and BLT were delicious. They even came out to check on me and gave me a free local entertainment paper so I can see what's good in Austin :) Thank you guys so much! I can't wait to be back!!! read more

Crown and Anchor Pub - BLT...soooo good! - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

The second member of the grad school holy trinity (the other 2 being spiderhouse and taco joint). Its basically the perfect neighborhood bar. Basic wooden tables, a nice porch, 3 dart boards and 2 pool tables. You dont have to pay for darts, but you need collateral. They always have a great selection of beer, also they always have a nice deal on some type of beer they're trying to get rid of. Your dollar will go far at this place, especially during happy hour. In terms of atmosphere, its no frills. Its great for big groups and small groups and hanging out. The porch is enclosed with screens but it is a little hot in the summer. Its great in the fall and spring though. In terms of food, nothing is really stand out. But, it isnt bad either. Their burger is like the perfect backyard barbecue dad burger. Their fries are pretty good too but there jot artisanal. The cheese fries have a healthy amount of cheese. The nachos are fine too. The prices are a little high compared to the drinks. But, they're not unreasonable. A lot of researchers at the university have happy hours here, so it gets busy on fridays especially during the semester. People from the neighborhood come too so theres always a crowd. That being said, youll usually be able to get a dart board or a pool table if you want it. read more

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I usually love this place, but after a long and frustrating day coming into this place made it worse. Can't even ask for a corona without getting pretentious comments from a douche bag bartender at a dive bar. read more

Looking for a slice of "old Austin"? A large selection of craft beers? Affordable and tasty food menu? Great atmosphere? Look no further than the Crown & Anchor pub. If you're looking for an expansive beer menu, they have it. Just about any craft beer you can think of is available. If you're looking for great atmosphere, they own it. The owner Derven has been operating the place for 25 year and is a true Austinite. He has played gigs with many of the areas legendary musicians back the 80s. You can find him at the register most days haggling regulars and slinging beers. Food? The food menu has the essentials and is affordable and tasty. It has enough options to satisfy just about anybody including a vegetarian or vegan and the food is always great and reasonably priced. What else? Pool tables. Check. Darts. Check. Plenty of sitting area? Plenty of parking? Check and check. Overall Crown and Anchor is a mellow and great dive to try a new beer, eat good burger or to clank glasses and cheers with beers at. The old show Cheers comes to mind. It's a must stop for the neighborhood. read more

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This place is awesome, and the staffs are very friendly. You can also bring your pets here. 10/10 read more

Crown and Anchor Pub - the interior of the restaurant - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas