Bartenders are friendly, but this is supposed to be a dive bar, this is a yuppie dive bar, lowest beer on tap is Pacifico..where is Bud? Or some working class beer, this is not a "dive" bar read more

Really rad spot with great drinks and spectacular service. Jukebox was on point with a gnarly set of oldies/punk.

I'm married and don't drink.... I am the worst possible candidate for reviewing a bar.... I know this, but I still really enjoy hanging out with friends at a cool bar. Outside on some comfortable chairs, having a nice conversation and enjoying the weather..... there is nothing I love more. The Nomad really didn't feel like a place I wanted to hang out for a long period of time. There weren't a lot of places to sit, the bar itself was really loud (concrete floors, huge room, etc), the outdoor area wasn't very inviting. I don't know.... I just kind of felt "blah" about it. If I were single, loved to drink, and on the prowl I might have felt differently. But strictly as a spectator I don't see myself returning. read more

My best friend was the first to introduce me to this place. It was very surprising to find a gem like Nomad's nestled off of Cameron Rd. Don't let the appearance of the strip center its located in fool you, this is a very classy looking bar. The inside reminds me of a place that you would likely see on 4th street, definitely a far cry from what's located near 51st. Nomad's owner, Miguel introduced himself to us and made me feel very welcome upon my first visit. I was curious about the location of the bar and how his business has been so far. He told us he wanted to bring the neighborhood a downtown feel without all of the hassle. He enjoys the neighborhoods that are around Cameron Rd and he wanted his business to be apart of it. As of right now the hours of operation are limited to respect the neighborhood, but hopefully with more locals coming in Nomad's will be able to stay open later. read more

Nomad is solid. It's got a little bit of everything I like in a place to drink. The ladies' room is clean, there's a spacious outdoor patio for my smoker buddies to have a drag or two, and the bar itself is fully-stocked and even carries my favorite type of wine, vinho verde! I like all of the masculine, well-built wood furniture and bar stools and I think it's neato that they have a library of travel guides to peruse. I will admit, though, that I always feel kinda bad about parking in front of other people's houses in the neighborhood when their parking lot is full. I live south, but when my north-working friends want to meet halfway for happy hour, Nomad is right up there with my top choices. P.S. Karaoke Apocalypse on Saturday nights is downright RAUCOUS. read more

Recently the boyfriend and I have been exploring new brunch destinations around Austin. Boyfriend read about Nomad's brunch buffet and so we decided to give them a shot. Nomad Bar is SUPER DIVEY. Not that that's a bad thing but it took us by surprise, especially for how expensive the brunch was. Food was fine, nothing spectacular. The omlette and waffle bar was the best part. Everything else looked like it came out of a freezer box. Decent patio area that would of been enjoyable if not for the chimney of cigarette smoke from the other patrons and insanely loud 80's music being blasted at us intermittently. Staff was very nice. I did like the bloody mary mix they used. Cost for 2 brunches + 2 bloody mary's = $40. Yowza. read more

The Nomad Bar strikes a very nice balance between feeling cool and funky without feeling poser-ish or chic-chic. The vibe is rather East Side Hip with a dash of "come as you are." I love its location away from the fuss and hassle of downtown, skirting the edge between a residential area and a has-been retail area (Capital Plaza). It makes Nomad feel like some kind of secret neighborhood hideaway that you have to be in the know to discover. The bar itself isn't particularly notable. My overwhelming impression of the interior is just "dark." The photo posted on here of the interior makes it look much more modern and sleek than it feels to me when I'm actually in it. I love the patio, which feels very relaxed, and is dog-friendly - one of my most important criteria for patios these days. There is often quite a bit of smoking going on out there, which I hate, but I also have difficulty begrudging smokers the outdoors, which is their last haven for indulging their addiction. Nomad's menu is pretty interesting as far as bar food goes - empanadas, pizza, paninis, a salad, and a few appetizer-y things like a cheese plate and a hummus and tapenade trio. Most everything I've eaten there has been good, but not outstanding. That's OK. I'm grateful to them for offering something to help soak up the alcohol that's more substantial than bar mix. No wait staff, so order yourself at the bar. I've never been here when it was too crowded, so this hasn't been too annoying in my experience. Bartenders are good, although not overly friendly. Overall, Nomad is a great, casual bar with a neighborhood feel. It's low-maintenance and low-key, both attributes that I enjoy but that seem increasingly difficult to find in Austin, these days. read more

Nomad, a great bar off the beaten path. Finally, a lounge that's not downtown. As other reviewers have indicated, Miguel (the owner), introduced himself and was very hands on. I like that the owner has a constant presence. Inside one finds a relaxing atmosphere with candles on each table, ample seating, with great big tables for large groups. Outside is a generous patio. Advisory to late nite party goers....the place closes at 12. Plan accordingly. I believe they have a kitchen but I did not sample their food. For what it's worth, the waitress (Nicole), said the Empanadas are the tops. read more

We love the Nomad and highy recommend it. It's one of the only places to get a drink in the neighborhood -- the other choices are basically the Carousel, Amaya's Taco Village, or drinking out of a paper bag outside the Texaco. Wouldn't you rather be at the Nomad? Even Amaya's, which has some of the best breakfast tacos in town, is an echoy flourescent-light hell. We are beer drinkers and love bars that have decent draft beer. Nomad has this covered -- usually Fireman's 4, one or two of the Live Oaks (it varies), Guiness, and Pyramid Apricot. I'm not sure who drinks the Apricot unless everything else is gone, but I think it shows imagination nonetheless. They also have a lot of bottled beers, including cheapo Lone Stars, plus a decent wine selection and a full complement of liquor. The food is good, too, but it pretty light fare -- if you're really hungry, you might be better off running over to Amaya's first. But the best thing about the Nomad is it's great atmosphere. I wish every neighborhood bar were like this. You can take your parents there for a cocktail when they come to visit without feeling embarrassed about where you live, you can drop in with your friends for happy hour to catch up without screaming over some obnoxious band, and you can show up on a slow night to meet the neighbors. The owner recognizes my husband and I every time we come in, too, which is a nice touch. I remember when he was walking around the neighborhood trying to get enough signatures to open a bar. When it first opened, he walked around and asked everyone what he should add or change to make the place better. He's taken these suggestions to heart. Of course, one of the nicest things about Nomad, for us anyway, is that we can stumble home on foot after a night out. I think this should also be required for a good neighborhood bar: close enough to walk to it. We haven't tried Sunday brunch yet, but we're excited about a breakfast we can walk to. Amaya's is pretty good when you want breakfast tacos, but sometimes, you want more than that. Like a mimosa. UPDATE: We've been to brunch and give it a thumb's up. It starts late for breakfast (11 AM), but not for lunch. The waffles were excellent -- very light and fluffy. The menu changes every weekend, but some form of waffles is always available. read more

I'm happy to announce Nomad is now open until 2 am! Yay! That would have been my only complaint about this place, so that's that. The location is fantastic (as it is not downtown, and therefore holds tremendous appeal). Love the patio, have yet to spend much time inside because it's so nice outside. You completely forget that beyond the fence is the back of a Texaco. The crowd is diverse and friendly and the patio is dog friendly, my dog's been there with me a few times. They'll even supply a bowl of cold water for your pooch. The only little problem I've run into is being overcharged...my tab seemed a bit high and when I asked to see something itemized, they caught the mistake. So if you're going to be there a while, you might want to keep track of what you're drinking, as this has happened to me twice. Not saying it's intentional at all, just something to keep an eye out for. read more

Spent part of last evening at Nomad for a friend's birthday happy hour. All in all a pretty cool little neighborhood bar. The drinks were relatively cheap and they had a nice selection of beers on tap. It looks like the back patio would be great any time of year other than during our current heat wave. The staff, on the other hand, was well.. strange. The bartenders seemed very distracted and I had to repeat my drink orders multiple times before they seemed to understand what I was saying. Another couple sitting at our table ordered empanadas and a sandwich and it took almost an hour to get their food. When they asked about it they were met with a very direct and rude response. So, to summarize: - Drinks good. Patio good. - Service weird. Worth a trip back. read more

I am writing this review with a slight headache courtesy of Nomad right now. Simply put, Nomad is my favorite of all the neighborhood bars I've had in my life. To expound on that statement, here are some of the things I love about this bar: *Karaoke Underground first Saturday of the month. *Sunday brunch with a different international (get it? Nomad?) food theme every week with all you can drink mimosas! *Bartenders who remember me and are very friendly when they're not frantically trying to get everybody served. (And I'm tired of Yelpers hating on these hardworking if frazzled peeps!) *A totally decent and reasonably priced selection of wines by the glass. *Very good liquor selection, including a wide variety of mid-range tequilas, which you don't see very often. *Large outdoor seating area with lots of plants & that's dog friendly. *Big shiny hardwood bar that makes me feel sexy whenever I sit at it. *Delicious empanadas! It appears to be increasing in popularity by the week, so I kinda feel like I'm shooting myself in the foot by adding to the hype, but I cannot tell a lie. My only concern is that this bar is going to over-schedule itself with a different event every night, and that it's going to get over run and too packed to be fun on the weekends. But until then, I'll be there every chance I get... read more

I need to leave a longer and more objective review about Nomad, seeing as I live within a block of it, but for now, let's just say that it's Tuesday at 11 pm, and I'm contemplating calling them again to ask them to turn down the music. I've only been a handful of times in the year and a half I've lived here, and am mostly uninclined due to the prices and how freaking loud it is. It's a swank enough place, and I understand the reason behind the high prices (their location was a day labor place before, and also, c'mon, check out Cameron right before you turn in), but it's enough to keep me from walking to drink, then stumbling home. I'm glad it's there on the off chance I want to pay $30 for brunch and mimosas, or grab a $7 nightcap on the way home. In east austin. In the time it's taken me to write this, the music has subsided greatly. Still, I stand by my half-asleep, half-assed review. There's also at least two douchebags on loud motorcycles that drink, then rev their engines in the parking lot of a neighborhood bar for way too long. Screw those guys. Nobody wants to drink with them. In conclusion, Nomad, WHY SO LOUD?!? read more

Upon the awesome recommendation of my new friend Shani, my sister and i finally visited Nomad. We are glad that we finally did too. We went to help prepare my sister for the impending bachellorette party she was attending that evening. The atmosphere was nice, being that we were the only patrons in there until about 5 mins before we left. Cory was the bartender on duty and she was nice to chit chat with. We loved the atmosphere and were thinking about what would be the choice times of day to come to enjoy the outdoor patio and learning about the sunday brunches. We will definitely be going back to check out the happy hours and the brunch. So glad that we finally made it! read more

"You want me to go where?", I asked with curiosity and disbelief at the invite I had just received. "Nomads, off of Corona, ya know..51st, Cameron rd.... ", again, there was a strange disbelief at what I was hearing. Let me start off by saying, I had not traveled through the area in well over a few years, (yes I do live in ATX)... but from what I did remember, I NEVER would have put "place off of Cameron Rd. ", in my friends bucket list of "Must Try Places". I have to admit, curiosity got the best of me and I went for it! I took off from home in a t-shirt, jeans, and tennis shoes and hoped for the best... "This place can't have a dress code...", I thought as I drove further from home and closer to 51'st. Truth be told, there were points in time along the drive i thought that maybe i was overdressed for the location i was headed too... anyway.. OK! Have you ever shown up somewhere or received something and immediately thought that there must have been some mistake, "Oh no, that can't be right?, Thats not what i am looking for?, I must be at the wrong place?... or ... No, that can't be mine ... It MUST be the wrong one.... etc." First off, you should know, this place is located in a little strip mall..... But, that's not what gave me the "wut?" as I pulled up. The "wut?" came from the location of the strip mall, behind a gas station... as you enter the.... (.........."wut?" grows to................ "wuuuuuuuuut?".........) RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD! YES! a neighborhood... i parked on the side of the building... my car was parked by the property line FACING SOMEONE'S FRONT YARD! (ummmm... no fence!).... Across the street, HOUSES! To my left, the gas station!.... AND Neighborhood aside, (from the outside) the place looked as sketchy as its' location. The tenants are so varied, it seemed a strange location for a bar. Again, I was so fascinated at this choice I still went in open minded (though mindful of emergency phone #'s, the nearest exits, the fastest way out of the neighborhoods, etc) and curious as to what made this place so special it made it to the bucket list. I braced myself as I entered. ".... 911... take a left, then immediate right and hit the expressway... i told mom i loved her right?.... ok.... look for the other exits...... what's the number for.....", ran through my mind as I opened the door.... Let me say...This place was not what I expected... (actually I don't know what I expected) but, I was WON over! Nomads is not a dive, but it's not "stuffy" either... It totally has an "Austin" vibe to it... "New Austin", but nonetheless... a casual place where t-shirt, shorts, flip-flops are acceptable and work attire is too... it had an eclectic feel to it, and though some decor DID seem overly random, I could see where they were going with the theme and name of the bar. The staff was awesome and I never felt ignored by the bartenders as I waited for another beer even as they were busy with other patrons.... The selling point! This place is ok with BYOF! OK!!! Right now you're asking... WTF is BYOF? (Isn't it weird how that question made sense though there was only one REAL english word in it) BYOF is (drum roll)................ Bring your own Food! Ok, that sounds really ghetto (i know) and you picture that people bring stuff from home stuffed in their pockets or purse, or the tackiness of BYOB strip bars and ice chests come to mind... however put, it just doesn't sound great... BUT!!!!! It really isn't like that. Have you ever been to a really good happy hour and didn't want to leave, but were starving and bar food wasn't going to cut it? .... This place offers both, (let me explain) Nomads only offers panninis and appetizers, so evidently it's cool if you get food elsewhere.... ........It turns out there was already another group of friends at Nomads that we were meeting up with, it was a pleasant surprise to see them since i didn't know they would be there, but even more surprising was the large Pizza Hut box on the table by the drinks.... I HAD to ask!... Apparently, they had been there a while, got hungry, and had pizza delivered to the bar! HOW COOL IS THAT!.... SOLD! (To those of you that can't get past the Wut? moments and the BYOF thing....) REMEMBER, the vibe is New Austin, the feel eclectic, the staff is awesome, BYOF is at it's coolest, and because the feel isn't "stuffy", it's a place for most everyone!... I highly urge you to risk it and give the place a try.... 4 stars.... HA! but only because when i got there, i felt it necessary to remember emergency #'s, closest extis, etc......... otherwise... it would have been a 5! read more

Being in the neighborhood, just a few blocks away, I had hopes when this place opened. But it never did feel right. It felt contrived, cold, and not like the warm welcoming place I'd hoped it would be. Apart from the Grill Girls - whose burgers are delish - the food seems a poor value and of indifferent (and sometimes worse) quality. But - while the servers seem decent - the atmosphere has always been awkward and unpleasant to me. Learning about the attack on the Grill Girl in the parking lot, and the way it was poorly handled by the bar, just confirmed my ill-feelings about this place. I may go back to patronize the Grill Girls if they remain, because they are SO awesome. But I wouldn't dream of going back to this place otherwise. read more

Okay... it's been long overdue I write an update removing Nomad from the gutter I dragged it through awhile back. I swore I would never return. Never say never, right? Unfortunately for me (but fortunately for Nomad), my boyfriend insisted we go back because he wanted beer, and he wanted to be close to home. After some protests and grumbles, I finally conceded. I'm happy I did. We had a very delightful Saucy Sunday. I've yet to see the bartender I felt so wronged by, the other bartenders are really, really nice, and we've been participating in Thursday night trivia on a pretty regular basis these days. It's fun. The bar patrons are cool. The popcorn is tasty after a few beers (albeit sometimes a little stale, but whatever). I still wish they had a better beer selection, but I can't have everything I want now, can I? read more

Great patio! VERY dog friendly place, and the dog owners are always (in my experience) responsible and aware. I mostly go there to pet lots of dawgs. :) Funny and personable bar staff ~ they'll have your regular drink ready for you once they know you, and they always seem happy to see you. And even sometimes "entertain" you with their dancing (although, fortunately, we are not here to review dance moves, LOL!). The bar staff also seem to be really in tune with one another and have a comfortable chemistry between them. LGBTQ friendly, for sure! When BT2 (a nearby "gay" bar) closed, that precious bartender, Lloyd, said, "Come on over HERE!" They welcome you with open arms at Knomad. Lastly, it is a place that, if you frequent it often, feels like family. People (staff and clientele both) have your back, remember your stories, and will go out of their way to support you when you need it. (During a move about 7 years ago, EVERY SINGLE PERSON who helped me move was from Knomad). And please don't let the strip center thing turn you off. (although if you arrive early enough, you have a few choices for a manicure before your drinks.....just saying). :) Also: Marlon tells a great story, James can sing!, Jordan dances like nobody's business, and Audrey is probably the classiest lady you will ever meet. And that Lauren (a newbie) is a darn sweetheart (also maybe about to create a unique cocktail of her own....if she hasn't already). The regular door guy, John, is on top of his shit, too. He doesn't stand for nonsense. Happy neighborhood bar hunting! read more

Nomad is in an unlikely location, and it can be easy to miss from Cameron Road. But the space inside is great-- cozy yet hip. And the patio is awesome-- you could almost forget you're in a strip center and a few feet from a gas station. It seems to be a little hipster-y, especially around weekend time. But the drinks are good and the service is passable. They do have coffee and food, but we've learned not to count on them. Sometimes they're out of food and they seem to stop making coffee after a certain time. It would be nice if they included info to this end on their web site or something... We live a good couple miles from Nomad but we're in a part of town where it's one of the coolest closest places to get a drink. So we keep going. Maybe we'll learn the ropes of when to go and what to order soon. read more

my first time at Nomad was when Yelp threw a party with Sake2Me. Till today, I am still not a fan of Sake2Me but I like Nomad a lot. The vibe is cool in the bar, with great selection of drinks to choose from including that mysterious, mouth-rinse taste, shot from Czech Republic. We met the friendly owner and chatted with him for quite some time. Emmanuel (I think that's his name) is generous and made our night. Our friends love the Karaoke selection there. It's none of that pussy pop hits but old school rock n' roll. The outside patio is also very comfy. It has good amount of chairs and tables for everybody. read more

Terrific Tuesdays is what I call it! It looks like this place started offering different food specials during various nights of the week. I came in on a Tuesday and found out they do $15 steak nights on those days. I tried it and was impressed! This wasn't diner-quality steak...I had filet mignon, baby greens salad, and some kind of really yummy mashed potatoes. Supposedly they change up the kind of steak and sides every Tuesday. I'll have to come back again. ....and $2 pints on Terrific Tuesdays too! read more

Another bar I like! The staff is mostly male, but oh well, they do a great job. They have some of my favorite things; flavored Stoli, Young's Double Chocolate Stout, Glenmorangie Scotch, and all kinds of good cider. The smokers patio has plenty of space. The stools are very comfortable compared to other bars. The bathrooms are usually clean. Keep up the good work, guys! read more

Parking isn't the best on a busy night but what place isn't in Austin these days. But really great place to hang out after work and catch a few extra drinks. Fast n friendly staff and prices are avg for the town. Been there a couple times, noticed the regulars are cool to chat with; with my experience that says alot about the staff then opening and closing tabs. Will be back for more! read more

A few weeks ago a friend of mine mentioned a new bar in his neighborhood that I should check out. "it's pretty laid back and has a decent patio" he said. That bar was Nomad, and since then my wife and I have been there about 5 times. Now if my wife were doing this review it would have received 5 stars with a comment about how yelp's rating system is inadequate to correctly gage such and establishment. I on the other hand think the bar is very good but needs a little work to merit the elusive 5 star rating. For starters what kind of bar is Nomad? Well that's tricky to explain. It's kind of a dive bar, as most of the furniture doesn't match, it exist in a defunct strip mall in a space which at some point was occupied by a business that required a large car port or drive through, and it's got a locals crowd. it's kind of a hipster bar, as most people there are between 25 and 40 years old, many creative professionals, and there are social/political statements written on the blackboard. it's kind of a fancy bar, as it has an impressive offering of wines (why don't more bars carry Malbec?), and serves appetizers like prosciutto wrapped melons, and caprese skewers. Although most of the furniture seems a little random the bar itself is very nice with a bamboo wood top. So it's safe to say that Nomad would appeal to almost everyone I know, in some way shape or form. Dare I say "something for everyone" or in the spirit of the Beijing Olympics "The People's Bar". One thing I think needs to be improved is the service. Understand that the servers are extremely friendly and pleasant, but I feel as though they are typically understaffed. Nomad is quickly becoming a very popular bar in Austin (it's name being mentioned along side such greats as the Draught House, and Longbranch Inn) and must staff accordingly. Nobody likes waiting 15 minutes for a drink. By the way my 35th birthday is this Friday and I'm bringing about 27 people to Nomad to celebrate. So please have 2 bartenders on staff at 7:00pm August 22, 2008. See you then read more

East Austin fun. The weather was nice, the bartender was hysterical and the camaraderie flowed around the bar. I sat on the patio drinking a shiner with friends and it's the quintessential Austin I don't give a shit hang out spot. I'd never been here before but I wonder what the night life is like. It felt sorta like Hipster Cheers. I won't speak poorly of hipsters but much like Austin there was a sense that everyone belonged, no one was out of place and hey, there's a plant in the men's restroom. That takes thought and care guys! I'm grabbing a beer here again soon. Don't hit on the beautiful black woman at the bar with the afro...she's mine. read more

Nomads is a nice addition to Austin bar scene but they're not on 4th Street and the prices are high and each bartender has their own prices for items,each time I was charge a different price for the same Local Vodka. The staff needs a slap of reality on how to be honestly pleasent and nice EVERYDAY,we don't care you were out all night with the band,do your job well, or quit ! We might be back for a $6 Shiner Bock. Overall the place is loud with lots of hard surfaces including the chairs,benches and the bartenders attitudes. The bartenders tip is,get a job you enjoy and stop being such snots. read more

The Nomad Bar is a great place just to hang out with friends. The owner Miguel is a good friend of mine, and treats people with friendliness and courtesy. Although it is tucked away off of Cameron Road, and a bit hard to find, it's an awesome place to relax and enjoy a good conersation with friends. The only quip is that it is only open to 12, and we hope that will change soon. Also, my good friend Chris works there on Sundays, but I'm not recommending it based on him, even though he's a great bartender/manager. I am recommending it because they have a great beer selection and casual atmosphere. Come take a look. read more

As a resident of Windsor Park, it's nice to find cool bar just a quick three minute drive from my house. Nomad Bar is decently priced with a comfortable interior. There's a world map and a few international flags, but no decor that took the theme over-the-top. Where the bar really shines is the back patio, I mean it's HUGE! We went on a Wednesday night (half off "bubbly bottles", although I think we were the only ones drinking them) and it wasn't too crowded at all. It was quiet enough outside to hear one another and comfortable enough to stay for a couple of hours. Definitely a good find. My roommates and i decided that Nomad is our official "Summer Bar". After reading other reviews I definitely want to order a pizza next time we're hanging out on the patio. read more

A solid little dive that seems a little nicer than most of the dives I frequent. And sadly, since I'm getting old and boring, it's not as frequent as it used to be. But I digress. They pour a kick ass strong drink, the barfolk are friendly, and have a nice big patio. Things were a little fuzzy at the end of the night, but I remember the ladies room was clean and the inside looked pretty sweet, but since we're all a bunch of dirty rotten smokers, we stayed quarantined to the patio. It definitely has a "neighborhood bar" feel. I was acosted by some drunk dude that wanted to molest my jacket (yes, it's fuzzy leopard print, but at least buy me a drink first, or just um...don't?), and I saw a few coworkers, and then later in the night ran into some other acquaintances we hadn't seen in a while. This could be a winner if it could just magically migrate to stumbling distance from the house. read more

I've been to Nomad three times now and it's already on my list of favorite spots on the East Side. I love the outdoor seating and the fence does a good job at sheltering it from the side traffic and surrounding establishments. The time that I've ordered food, we got the hummus plate which was great! read more

NOMAD ROCKS! Chris makes the most delicious Bloody Mary! Miguel welcomes w/ open arms and the staff is great . Although it's been blistering hot,... I Love the DJ on Sunday afternoons...This friendly neighborhood haunt is exactly what we've been waiting for. I too appreciate the wine selection! read more

Come on now, if you are so stuck on the 6th street scene or dive bars where you might get stabbed, GO THERE! Nomad is a classy cool place where you can sit and relax with a cold adult beverage without being bothered by drunk frat boys or crazies. The travelling bistro is awesome, as are the Sunday morning bottomless mimosas for $10. Additionally, every Saturday at 4, Nomad hosts a cookout, with $3 hamburgers and veggie burgers. Best deal in town. The first Saturday of every month is also Karaoke Underground, with music from the Old 97's to classic punk. Way better than a shot bar for us in the over 30 category! Located right off of Corona and Cameron in the North Central Austin neighborhood bar wasteland, Nomad far outclasses its nearby competitors. This bar is one I will be going to for many years to come. read more

If this wasn't over by the Mueller center, I would give it one less star, but considering the lack of decent bars near me (I live way east, out where mlk meets 183), it's pretty damn good for what's available. $1 tecates are great, but their shots are a bit pricey for the size. Lots of hipsters, but just find a good table and some good friends and you can pretend the other people aren't there. Bartenders are super friendly, remember your drink, etc. etc. Fun books on the big wooden table in back. Awesome pictures of cool nature stuff. Maps on the wall. Lots of fun for when you have awkward moments because you suddenly realize you don't really like the dude you're there with, or the friends you're with are all in the bathroom, or whatever. read more

How excited was I when I learned that the Nomad exists? Well, let me explain that after living about 2 miles away from this location for the past 5 years, it is exciting to have options for a bar in the neighborhood. The patio, the vibe, the dog-friendly policy, the food options, and the crowd all get the job done in a really exciting way. On more than one occasion I've noticed large groups celebrating birthdays. In fact, I've only been on Fridays and Saturdays and always with a large group - each time we've been able to find enough chairs and a table to accommodated the group. I give the Nomad two thumbs up and four stars. So glad you're in the neighborhood. read more

Great modern vibe, huge variety of liquors, really attentive bar staff and very tolerant audience for our presidents and a$$holes extravaganza of yelling and pounding the table. This is a great go to north austin fave and i highly suggest the hummus. I stand by my earlier review of food taking a long time but am upgrading because its definitely worth a visit. PS: NEVER drink Fernet. Its an herby liquor that tastes like you should be wearing it, not drinking it. read more

I love this place! It's a pretty typical neighbourhood hangout. It has a good selection (mostly bottle, but great tap choices), is close to my work, has a parking lot, and has good drink specials. The outdoor patio is great. I've been here with small groups and large groups, and it went well every time. The bartenders are really friendly. It takes a little too long to get food, but it's Rio's food, so it's worth the wait. I'll be trying the trivia night this Thursday. I'll let you know how it goes. :) read more

Awesome just awesome! Love the decor and the place just reeks of Texas authenticity!! How did I not hear about this place before? I live in Houston but travel around to Austin occasionally. Have to get back to this bar someday soon. read more

In a strip mall? Really? When we left, I forgot we were behind a gas station and in a strip mall next to a laundormat. The stained concrete floors and cool lighting really makes the place feel cozy. we loved all the books they had, and read through a few coffee table style satellite imagery books and a book about travelling to Cuba. As a big anti-sports and TV person, this was an amazing touch. Their food - well, we only had the cheese plate, which was good, but a tad pricey at $9. The top shelf liquor drinks were $5 and the $2 lone stars ALL the time is NICE. We played some foosball, even though one guy was broken (and man, that was a crippling handicap, the girlfriend beat me soundly.) Have taken the dogs for Sunday brunch outside. Great food for the price ($13) with all you can eat buffet and make your own omelets and waffle toppings! Our favorite new place.. our SECOND time in there, the bartender knew our drink order. You gotta love that. read more

I heart Nomad!!! We recently gave up The Longbranch, our old faithful, and started going to Nomad for Friday happy hour since it's five minutes from the job. It is GREAT! Comfy seating, yummy food, and a really awesome bartender (I wish I knew her name). She remembered us and our drinks after just one visit. The other staff has all been very nice too. The jukebox is amazing, the crowd is good, and I can't imagine not having a good time there. I'm having a hard time not giving Nomad 5 stars, because I love it. I really, really love it! I'm only holding back on that one star because, yes, when it's busy, the wait at the bar can be a bit long, as is the wait on food. ...but order before you really NEED it and, and by the time it comes you're good to go. : ) read more

This is not a dive bar. Nothing fancy, but definitely not a dive. I really enjoy the casual neighborhood feel of Nomad. They serve drinks at reasonable prices and provide a pleasant atmosphere to hang out with friends. The indoor area has bar seating, long, family style tables, taller tables for smaller parties, and even a loungey, couch spot - something for everyone. They also have an outdoor seating area with benches, and a mixed set of tables and chairs, openly hospitable to bringing along your pup. Nomad also has a great mix of events happening all of the time. I'm looking forward to going for a trivia night soon, but they also have live bands, karaoke underground and sporting events broadcast on t.v. I really like the vibe at Nomad, and I'm glad it's part of my neighborhood. read more