Picture this: it's 100+ degrees on July 4th at the first-ever concert being held at Q2 stadium, the…read moreiconic annual Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic that runs for 12 blistering hours from 11a to 11p. For reasons that make no sense to any experienced summer festival-goer, the Q2 powers-that-be decided to make this a "no re-entry" event, meaning that attendees are basically locked in the stadium with very few options for relief from the heat. Thank heaven for PointsBet Sports Bar! PointsBet Austin is located inside of Q2 stadium on the north end near the Zebra Gate, up some stairs just to your right as you enter the gate. They have cold air-conditioning, at least one phone recharging station, a few table games, seating for at least 50 people, and standing room for a couple hundred others. Plus, there's a huge horseshoe bar serving plenty of canned and mixed beverages. The whole north wall is floor-to-ceiling windows, providing plenty of natural light. Lastly, there are 18 flatscreens around the walls showing various sporting events and during our concert, a couple were streaming a live view of the concert stage. As expected, prices were "high" (like everything else in Austin these days), but they were in line with pricing available at the other beverage stands outside in the stadium, so we didn't pay any more than we would have out there for the same drink. According to their website, PointsBet opens 3 hours before soccer matches on regular Q2 game days, and it's one of the few air-conditioned places where non-VIP attendees can get a break from the goings-on outside.

Typical event drink prices but nice open layout as an alternative to get away from the rest of the…read morecrowds. I came here before an Austin FC match prior to heading to my seat. It wasn't too busy so it was a great place to pregame inside. That turned out to be a good idea since shortly after getting my Karbach Ranch Water, it started to pour outside. I think it surprised everyone but no complaints as we were in this great space!

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!

They got rid of the Chix on Sticks, one of their best items, but instead of removing it from the…read morelarge menu, it just has a "Sold out" sticker over it. The low food price is made up for by the high beer prices.

What a great disappointment. I wouldn't even call this bar food. I would call this cheap food…read morefrom the frozen section of the grocery store. The wings were so charred that's all the flavor they had / same with the burger. I mean who can't grill up a burger in Austin. The toasted raviolis were not what you would get if you go to the Midwest/St. Louis. These were cheese filled and the classic from STL is beef filled. The fries were ok. The brat was ok too. No table service - it's order and find a table. Ambiance was fine / no one was there so it was quiet. Will not be going back.

Great place to watch sports. Servers are attentive. Usual bar stuff…read more I went with a friend who is a regular and he loves this place.

it's honestly one of the best bar environments around. The drinks are always on point, the…read moreatmosphere is fun and welcoming, and the team truly cares about giving great customer service. The staff makes everyone feel like a regular, whether it's your first time in or you've been coming for years. If you're looking for a place with great people, great drinks, and a good vibe, this is definitely the spot.

Great crawfish and the prices are decent. I travel there every spring to meet my son.read more

Needed to decompress after work before a long ride home and the service was excellent here…read more Had chicken fingers and the tater tots. Food was excellent. Bartender Rain was really friendly and attentive. She served close to 50 guests with a smile. Most of the patrons seemed friendly as well.

It was alright, but not much to rave about. I went up to the…read more bar to order (we sat outside), the bartender was getting ready to pass me by but I asked for service before that happened. I don't expect over the top service from bartenders usually, but it was pretty dry even in my low standard. Considering it was practically dead inside. The drink I wanted was out so I went with my second choice. I usually prefer downtown location, so might just stick with that.

I went here looking to switch up from my normal happy hour spot. Boy, that was a big mistake. The…read moreservice was terrible in my opinion. I walked in and sat myself at the bar with no acknowledgement. Once being seated at the bar for around 8 minutes I HAD TO ask for service.. No drink menu to look over, everything here was a big inconvenience. I felt out of place and none of the bar tenders were personable at all. Not with me at least. After scanning their bar menu I decided to leave because of the service and lack of choice on the menu.. 3 thumbs downs. I do not recommend, although SOME people will find this place to their liking.

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!

Of all the bars on Rock Rose at the Domain Shopping center, Jack & Ginger's was the most boisterous…read morewith the best music. SXSW festival has brought in over 1M people to Austin. Not sure if the bar was so engaging because it is an Irish Bar and it is getting close to St. Patrick's day. Folks were having a good time at Jack & Ginger's. The bar was packed inside and outside. This was an ideal day to be outside....cool not cold...not sticky humid. My friend and I had a Lemon Drop martini, which tasted like lemonade. After chatting for a while, we headed

I'll be a cringy person who posts a selfie bc that's the only picture of my beer I had…read more I don't have a whole lot to say because my boyfriend ordered and I was just sitting around and hanging out. :D It was not too busy mid day of Saturday, although it was Saint Patty's. The cell service for Verizon was not the best and I couldn't even load the menu on my phone. But oh well.

One of the few places in the domain with an upstairs patio and does not turn the whole bar into a…read moreclub.... At least when the sun is out. Cell Service is really bad here, i could not even look up what food items they had. It is one of those places that charge a bit more for Guinness from a can at $8. This was an okay place to stop and hang out for a drink.

Right off Parmer you can find a good, cheap place to sit down and grab a beer, play cards, or even…read moresome slots. Parmer Lane Tavern is a solid bar boasting cheap drink specials including $3 beers and shots on Tuesdays. It's very accessible since it's just off Parmer and there's plenty of parking out front. It was clean and the service is friendly which for some bars is a premium. One thing that stands out is there's more to do than most bars here in terms of activities. As mentioned before, there's a poker table and slot machines but they also have darts and pool as well. Definitely a spot you can kill a few hours at without realizing. They also have a good amount of TVs so catching a game here doesn't seem like it should be much of an issue. Between that and the cheap drinks there is more than enough entertainment to go around. One thing to be aware of is that they don't have beer on tap (bottles only) and they don't have any food to serve. They did mention you can bring in outside food or order it to the bar but just being able to order something small can be nice sometimes. Look, Parmer Lane Tavern isn't a Domain bar, and that's okay. It's a good, friendly, and very cheap neighborhood bar that is more suited for a casual weekday night or game day. If you want a bar with a more local or down to earth feel then this is definitely the spot for you.

This spot is very musical and it's always amazing to be out here on a weekdays…read more The bartenders are firm and respectful

We visited Prohibition ATX and loved our experience! Although it took us about 5 minutes to find…read morethe entrance, once we did, we were glad we made the effort. The atmosphere is very relaxed and cozy/fun. The bartenders were very helpful and the drinks were delicious. I highly recommend the old fashioned!

I am a sucker for a speakeasy when it is done right. I love the idea of being somewhere that not…read moreeveryone knows about. It feels like an IYKYK atmosphere. Located off Anderson Mill in the corner of a strip mall is a bookshelf with a door on the right side. If you cannot figure out the entrance, there is a doorbell to ring as well. I believe it is owned by the same people who own The Mill bar right next door, which makes it feel like a cool bonus space. My friend and I sat next to a faux fireplace, where we were greeted by the only bartender working and placed our order. Once he opened the tab, it was disappointing that he never came back to check if we wanted another drink. It wasn't super busy on the Monday we went, but since he was the only one manning the bar, the bartender was always doing something, so I don't blame him fully for not checking back in with us. I ordered a drink called the Velvet Vice. It looked nothing like the picture and tasted similar to an Aviation cocktail with egg whites. I happened to really like it. It is a very relaxed space, but once the speakeasy gimmick wears off, it does not have much else going for it. It is still a cool place, but I am not sure it was worth the lengthy drive to get there. RIYL: A bar hidden behind a bookshelf