Because SXSW festival is happening this week there are herds of people in town and the bars are on…read moreand popping. Our first stop...Wonder Bar. This bar is a visual masterpiece. So many photo opportunities at Wonder Bar. After cruising through Wonder Bar, we realized it did not have the type of music we were seeking. So, we exited stage left. Everyone in Wonder Bar were super friendly from the guard outside to people frequenting the bar. Since we already had food at Haywire and a donut, we were not up for more food.

Wonder Bar is so overstimulating but in a good, fun, quirky way! You're really going to walk in…read morehere and see all the fun. There's so much to look at and explore. The drinks are in fun containers and there's so much on their menu along with the basics. Music is good and there's just so many nooks and crannies to chill in.

Met up with a friend after work for a couple drinks…read more We always try to find a place neither of us have been, and also a half way point between her and I. We ordered our drinks from the bar. I wanted to order some food, but that was at another window. My cocktail was called peaches and dreams. Very nice, not too sweet drink. I ended up having it twice. We also got a strawberry Jell-O shot too. Which was really good. Would totally get 2 of those next time. I ordered crab rangoon's, but they looked different from what you would normally get at a Chinese restaurant. Just shaped differently. Flavor was great. Their dipping sauce was good too. I think there was 5, and we shared. They do play music, on a high tech jukebox, so you get to pick and choose the songs. Some people have a very different idea of music. But, then someone else plays something like zombie by the cranberries, so it balances out. Great night catching up with my friend. They do have a patio. I didn't see it, but I know there is one. And they allow dogs on the patio too. Parking lot is smallish to medium, and they have street parking, and I don't believe it is a paid street parking. It's just a side street.

Overall: 2.8/5 [dine in]…read more We came here after dinner with friends and while the drinks were not great, it was a chill spot to hang out. Peaches and Dreams ($10): Sweet and fruity with a lot of sugar. You could not taste the alcohol at all. Raspberry Mule ($10.31): Tasted like a THC drink which was not what we were going for. Mezcal Negroni ($11.34): Strong but did not taste good. Prairie Watermelon ($9.27): A sour beer that was actually not bad and the best of the four.

The menu here is consistently solid. Good place for a quick drink and snack. Good cell service…read moreunlike the spots nearby.... Service here is also good. Our waitress checked in quite consistently. Looks of seating inside and outside. They do live djs here. Can be a plus or minus.

I was a little mixed on this place because its a bit all over the place being one of THE sports…read morebars in The Domain. With that being said, comparatively speaking, this place actually does better with what they have than expected. Yeah, its a pretty standard sports bar, but they have some interesting food items and a pretty killer beer list. We went with the onion rings which was the highlight of the meal. They were perfectly sized and crunchy! Great call! I went with the Irish Potato which was basically a giant baked potato topped with Shepard's pie. I am not a big shepard's pie kind of guy, but I thought it added quite a bit to the potato so I was happy with my pick! My buddy got the fish and chips. There was only one fish and he said it wasn't particularly warm. That was a bummer along with it taking forever to get service here. With that being said, the place was decently packed so our server was likely doing the best she could. The Domain seems to be one of those weird places where they can get overwhelmed really fast. Jack and Gingers seems to be able to keep their heads above water, even if some things get shaky. I would come back! Why not? Drinks were good, food was fine, sports? I am happy!

This place was near our hotel so we figured we would try it out. I'm so glad we did! I tried 2…read moredifferent IPAs the first night we went and liked them so much we went back the next night. I had their Czech Pilsner the next night and it was as good as a fresh Pilsner Urquell! The food truck has tacos and chips and dip. Chips were my favorite since they are fresh fried tortillas which are so good!

Love their beer flights and the tacos. Fun indoor/outdoor venue and of course dogs are welcome!…read more Counter service is generally efficient. Only complaint is that I would love for them to brew Black Thunder stout year round because it's delicious!

Despite the namesake, I have never actually had an oyster here!…read more However, for a random little space in the middle of the Domain Whole Foods, you can discover some incredible beer finds here! Seriously, some of their selections are rare, out of production, or just off the beaten beer track and never overly-priced! Granted, while I have only come here specifically for beers, I haven't had a chance to try much of their food selection except for the parm fries, which were just a tad dry, but easily fixable. I may need to start chowing when I come here especially when doing one of their specialty high abv flights! Always a great go-to for a low-key Sunday Funday, though, it is an extremely small space, but the seating turnover is pretty consistent, so you can sample or shop WF if there isn't a spot open and by the time you return there will likely be one!

Tip: 3-5 pm daily $10.50 dozen oysters!…read more Tried the Wonder Boy Hefeweisen and Robert Earl Keene Amber on draft - like 'em both!

I came here because a friend of mine is moving, so we all met here for lunch. The place has a cool…read morevibe, including outdoor games. I placed my lunch order using the QR code, but in the future I would probably go inside to order, as it felt like multiple steps. My son and I ordered burgers -- he got his with fries and I got mine with tots -- and my daughter ordered the hot honey turkey biscuit. It took quite a while for the food to come out, but what I will say is that the burger I ordered is literally one of the best burgers I have ever had. It had the right amount of savory, sweet, and crunchiness, along with the juiciness of the burger patty. I don't live in that area, but the next time I'm nearby, I would go there just to get that burger!

We met our family here for dinner on a Friday night. There is a plenty of outdoor seating and the…read morespace is dog and kid friendly. There are pickle ball courts available and a small playground and 2 yard games for kids. You order from your QR code at the table which makes the service quicker. The drinks and food came out quickly. I had the quesadillas which were really good and a big portion size. The grilled veggies in the quesadilla added so much flavor than your plain Jane quesadilla. There is a wide array of food options so even the pickiest eater can find something. This is a great hangout spot for large groups to unwind!

Small tiny bar with a pool table. Looked like just some locals hanging out having a few drinks…read more I had a Mindori Sour, cause I like the sweet drinks. Was made great. My friend had a beer. We stayed and chatted, talked with the locals a little, and left. Just wanted to check them out. They do have a small parking lot. It's not a very large place. But it's chill and quaint.

Everything you expect a bar to be. Dim, not too loud, old dude drinking alone, dark tables. Would…read morego again.

Possibly North Austin's friendliest dive bar, Buddy's Place mixes traditional bar entertainment…read morewith good drinks and a fun atmosphere. Getting to Buddy's is easy as they have a designated parking area out back. Once parked you're greeted by their patio area where there is a door for entry into the main bar. They are dog friendly, a very big plus considering most don't allow dogs at all. The bar itself is a bit divey with a domino and pool tables setup in the main area. The patrons are all very welcoming as are the workers, it definitely gives you a warm feeling to be there. We ordered 3 mixed drinks, which were all solid and the total came out to $18. Can't beat that price up north. One of the biggest highlights was the live music in the back. They have live music consistently throughout the week so you can always catch a performance. It is very easy to pass time in this bar between the music, games, and just good company overall. We didn't have a neighborhood bar yet but this place might just be the answer to that (a lot of that has to do with how comfortable the patrons and workers make you feel).

Top 10 Reasons I LOVE Buddy's Place (in no particular…read moreorder) +The beer is always cold +The beer is cold. Not cool, but cold +Staff is fun and remembers your name +The selection on juke box is a plethora of my favorite old Country songs +You get a ton of play on the juke for for $1 +Pool tables +Fantastic old-school Austin ambiance +NOT populated by California +95 locals +It is never crowded. Full but never overly crowded