Excellent spot to watch a game. Was there for the game 7 western conference finals Spurs win and crowd was electric. Highlights: - Packed with people actually fully watching the game and cheering along - Lots of TVs - Food can order in the back - Long bar, 2 different rooms, and front and back patio - Even when crowded, not too hard to get a drink - Economically priced drinks Midlights: - Can get crowded Lowlights: - Can't have drinks on front patio read more

I'm a huge sports fan. For big sports games, I like to leave the house and be in an atmosphere where I can get into the game. Lavaca Street Bar is perfect for that. The drinks are reasonable priced and the service is good. The food is decent. It's your typical bar food (ie - wings, chicken tenders, fries, etc.). They also Po' Boys and seafood plates. They have a huge space with indoor seating and an outdoor patio. There's tons of TVs everywhere. And the best part is the atmosphere. It's usually packed and people are always into the games. Depending on what game you want to see, I'd recommend coming early to make sure you can get a good seat. But well worth checking out! read more

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3.5 stars Classic rowdy, semi-clean, indoor-outdoor Austin bar. Great place to watch a game, though it can get hella crowded. Good luck finding a seat if you come late. I was surprised at the amount of seafood/meat options on the menu. Food is tasty for sure but also super greasy / salty (we had the chicken quesadilla ($18) the guac was bomb and super fresh). It's actually a seperate business that provides the food so will review that seperately. Staff are super nice and cool. read more

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Solid bar. They seem to always play football so expect noise from that crowd. I wonder if they play other sports here though... The best part is the food though. I don't know we were going to get this much food on just two orders. Or else we would have just ordered less. This place was crowded on college football Saturday. But we did manage to find a seat. read more

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I visited this place quite a few times after working long evenings at a restaurant downtown and almost forgot how good this place is. We came here on a busy night of college football and got a great deal of people watching. It's quite interesting when you're not into sports. Anyways, we had some Pacificos and two plates of food which we expected to be much smaller than we received. Realistically, I think we would be more than fun with one plate lol We had fried fish and fries calamari. The food was great and well seasoned, you get a great value for what you pay. I think next time I would want to try blackened fish and fried oyster cocktail. Again, the plates are GIGANTIC! read more

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The Lavaca Street Bar just might be the only bar in Austin that actually has a personality. The big room, behind the bar, is where you want to watch sports with your crew. Hit the bar at happy hour and ALWAYS order some of Austin's best Mexican food. read more

Lavaca Street Bar - Their handmade chips and salsa could be Austin's hidden gem. - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Lavaca Street Bar in downtown Austin is a great bar to catch a sports game at! I came on a Friday evening to watch the college football national championship, and it was packed! There was a line to get in right before the game, but it didn't take too long. The bar itself is a lot bigger than it appears when you first walk in. It opens up to a bigger area around the corner, plus a spacious outdoor patio with a bar out there as well. They had the BEST food. With a large, diverse menu spanning from surf n turf and nachos, to mac n cheese and quesadillas. While the prices are on the higher side, you definitely get what you pay for. The portions are large and it comes out very quick and fresh. Definitely a new fav spot! Perfect for a game day outing or just a casual night out with great food and drinks! Ton of TVs and also had games like pool and shuffle board which is a fun plus. read more

Lavaca Street Bar - Buffalo chicken tenders plate with side of mac n cheese. Nice surprise with complementary side of coleslaw & pickles - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Honestly, the nachos weren't great. The blackened chicken had very little flavor, and the buffalo chicken nachos' flavor relied heavily on the buffalo sauce. However, the meat / cheese ratio to chip was pretty solid. And the chips weren't soggy because they were so thick. Overall, 4.5/10. Wouldn't eat again read more

Lavaca Street Bar - Blackened chicken nachos and grilled buffalo chicken nachos - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

I came to this sports bar on a game day but not for game watching purposes. The crowd was middle aged. It was busy and super loud inside, but there were some available tables outside. They are dog friendly inside too. I had the Peach Pounder cocktail, which was as juice-like as I imagined. It was very good. It is a Malibu peach drink with strawberry and lemon. The picture in the menu had some extra additions that did not come with my drink. They also don't list prices on their drinks menu, which is very bothersome, especially for such a well-established bar. Parking was a challenge as all the designated parking for this bar was full. They have a parking lot shared with the Broken Spoke and a retail center garage except the public part of the garage is only one tiny floor. We had to park in the adjacent shopping center plaza. read more

Lavaca Street Bar - Peach pounder cocktail and some beer on tap - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Happened to stop in after a concert. It has a Large space great for groups. Lots of TVs and good music. The door guy was nice and welcoming. However the bartenders were not and seemed bothered to be at work. read more

Lavaca Street Bar - Inside - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

After 30 years of coming to Austin for games, events, and what not, finally came to Lavaca Street Bar. Had a lot of fun with my wife, and so glad we weren't the only middle aged couple. However, if the management reads this: teach your bartenders to do good pours, goes a long way to get a good tip. Ain't tipping 20 percent when you use the 1 once jigger. The food was good. Expensive, but good portions. read more

It was my friends birthday and everyone migrated to lavaca. Mind you- it's a bi week for Texas football and it's 5pm.... The girl at the door refused to let me in with my dog. Which wouldn't be a big deal if EVERY other bar in Austin allowed him in. So I had to leave my friends birthday to Uber home and drop off my dog for zero reason. Austin is an amazing dog friendly city- lavaca should maybe jump on board esp considering it wasn't even busy due to a bi week. read more

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Best fish tacos in Austin. I love this place and we like eat here once a week if it was closer.

I thought this was a great place to watch a sports game. Arrived about 30 minutes before the start of the NCAA women's final basketball game and there were plenty of spots inside and out. By the start of the game, it was poppin and not everyone could find a seat. I thought this place earned 5 stars because of the abundance of TVs even outside, and the covered patio was appreciated. The food options were also worthy of 5 stars; what other sports bar offers fish and crawfish options?? Now, it wasn't the most gourmet food we ever had, but it was satisfying nonetheless. read more

Lavaca Street Bar - Outdoor patio with TVs and overhead cover - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

My favorite Austin sports bar. Excellent staff, consistent, accommodating and if you live downtown as I do and commute by walking, e-scooter or ride share, it's where you need to go. read more

There were canned & draft beers. The bar could've been cleaner. The bartender was friendly & gave recommendations. We went for the food. The vibe was chill, nothing memorable. read more

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went there a while back on a little weekend trip. found the place highly unsanitary. The bathroom had pee everywhere. The food was normal food. Nothing special. read more

Good place to grab a drink and food if you're out downtown. They do have several tvs around the bar and lots of tables. I ordered boneless wings, but unfortunately was given bone-in. The wings tasted pretty good. I also ordered a side of sweet potato fries, but didn't realize it was a whole a tray of fries. I recommend to look at the wings and fries as something to share. Unless you're really hungry. read more

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What better place to watch the OU v UT game other than lavaca bar? It was packed but the bar was so efficient! Got our drinks very quickly, their tvs were on every wall, you werent going to miss any touchdowns no matter how packed it is! We ordered some wings and they came out SO quick and boyyyy were they delicious! read more

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Lavaca Street Bar is dark, dingy, and packed with sports fans--not the place for those looking to throw back shots, dance and have fun. I felt like I was entering a forbidden man cave. This is a hardcore sports bar. The space is tiny, and it feels overcrowded--there's definitely too many people crammed in. Maybe if I were a middle aged man and really into sports, I'd enjoy the vibe, but it's just not my scene. read more

I went here to watch a specific game. The bar wench changed the channel twice, and I had to ask her twice to leave it on. Went to the bathroom for a minute, came back and she'd changed it again. Defeats the point of going to a sports bar if a dumb bitch is going to change the channel every chance she gets read more

Would not let my service dog and I in because it was "busy". Visible open seats in sight and friends inside who told us there was plenty of room. As an epileptic person was very disappointed in the bouncer's demeanor and lack of understanding. Hopefully management does something to encourage some empathy from their workers to patrons. Not coming back. read more

One of my favorite spots to watch football and soccer games. Last visit, I had a bloody Mary, a michelada, and a guiness and everything was solid. Its a good environment to watch sports and there's a separate business with a kitchen connected for food. We had the fried oysters which were great along with Buffalo shrimp which were also good. There's also more space in the back for bigger groups. It gets pretty crowded but I've had good service most times...best to sit at the bar if you can. read more

Lavaca Street Bar - two cocktails on the bar - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Awesome food, service on point, deadly location. Go get some, you won't be disappointed!

We popped in here while visiting Austin's famous 6th Street. The service was great and the margarita was fantastic. It seemed to be a local favorite with a great vibe. read more

Lavaca Street Bar - Margarita - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Fun place! Service was great! Lots of tvs! Great "watching bar"! First time there and will definitely go back ! Highly recommend! read more

Luckily the food is seperate from the bar. Problem in the service industry w/cleaniness . Look atop and underneath the register read more

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I thought I would come in relax have a stiff drink and some appetizers. I have one drink 15;$ . No appetizers the drink was ok but not 15 $ ok I was asked to put in earbuds like it's a library I can see why this place looks empty alot. I guess I get bored too easy I'm going to Starbucks maybe some humans are there read more

Fun place with a great patio. Came into town for an extra long weekend and stopped here while walking around the area. Delicious margaritas and lots of seating. Those are two random features to put together, but must haves. Our bartender was also super friendly. Exceptional all around. read more

Nice place to watch a game. Food is ok. Service is really good. Food comes out pretty quickly. I have not had cocktails.

This is a cool dive bar in downtown Austin. I came on a Tuesday night with a small group of friends. It wasn't too busy and there were lots of open tables. They have a pretty good cocktail menu and I ordered the Serrano 'Rita. It's a spicy margarita with Serrano peppers. I love spice so I enjoyed the kick and the fresh taste. The bartenders were friendly and accommodating. They have a giant tub of water near the bar so you can easily keep yourself hydrated without having to ask for refills. Great place to start the night or grab an after dinner beverage. read more

Great place to watch football. The food was really good. The $3 mimosas were ok. Service was great!

Now I do love this place as a sports bar but these nachos didn't meet expectations. I read an article listing their nachos as one of the best nachos in town. Stick to the po boys, they do really well with the Cajun flavors. read more

Lavaca Street Bar - Blackened chicken nachos - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you are really into sports bars...particularly the non corporate type then this place is for you. The food is way better than at your average sports bar and the lady who takes your order at the counter could not be a nicer person. read more

We are staying at the Hotel ZaZa and after walking all over downtown Austin I was thirsty for a cold beer. The food was incredible and beer ice cold. We ate in the out door patio that has 10 bus screen TVs and ia dig friendly! read more

They have a large selection of draft beer - so yes. The boneless wings are fried in a mix that makes an unuasual coating that taste bad over tiny bits of dry chicken- so no. Pretzels - yes, good. Our food was kinda "dead" (they didn't serve in time once ready from the kitchen) (place was 1/2 full) I think this bc our food was almost warm and the cheese dip had a thick "skin" on top. Having said that the white cheese dip was delish- even lukewarm. The servers are jovial and in a good mood. They visit the tables regularly and are very helpful. Loads of TV's. Upon arrival, the staff promptly changed one of the TV's !of our choosing! to our teams game. Overall, I'm coming back and trying the bone-in wings. In conclusion- come here to drink beer and watch your sports game w a friendly staff BUT your risking it when you order food. Food is where lavaca street just doesn't score (see what I did there? Sports reference!) read more

Food for those late nights. I did an oyster po boy which was basically a salad with everything they put on it. The cilantro fries were literally fries with cilantro thrown on top. The sweet potato fries had an odd seasoning on it. Other than needing food at 11pm, I wouldn't go again. read more

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We're from out of town, and this place made us feel so uncomfortable with their attitudes. They overcharged our drinks. I thought it was a nice place during the day, but the lady that was working tonight with short wavy hair was rude. Would not recommend this place to new comers. read more

Lavaca Street Bar - Worst Experience. - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Stopped by Lavaca for the second half of the early NFL Sunday slate and the place was packed. Every room had a variety of games on, and the place itself was seemingly never ending with another area behind another area behind another area. All of the games were on except, of course, the one I was interested in, but a bartender was accommodating and turned it on quickly as another game ended. All Staff were super friendly. Drinks were made well; my guest and I both had Moscow mules but all the other drinks looked great. All we had to eat were wings but the nachos and other dishes looked awesome. I will say the wings were a bit expensive, but they were exactly what I look for in bar wings. Would have loved some celery or carrot sticks, or some serving dishes, but the crumbled blue cheese was a nice touch. read more

Lavaca Street Bar - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Solid bar with good bartenders and lots of TVs for sports. But the kicker is the po'boy food truck that's connected to the bar by a window. Great sandwiches; probably 20 or so varieties to choose from. I had the catfish done extra crispy, 10/10 on that sandwich. It's a big portion, most folks could easily split one for lunch, which is a pretty good deal at $20. read more