Ambiance was cool. Belgians tasted good. Service is kinda meh... Place is dark which is cool, but also kinda sticky and dirty needed to be wiped down. read more

The service is prompt and the ambience and aesthetics is what sets place unique for visitors.

This used to be one of my favorite places to go in Austin. The beer here is amazing and from all over the world! It appears to now be closed. read more

I love all beers Belgian so I have been wanting to come here for a while now. Came in on a cold Wed January evening and my friend and I, save for whom I can only assume was a regular, were the only ones in the bar. The bartender was very friendly and appreciated that we concurred on beer suggestions for my friend. I really loved that they serve the beers in their correct respective glassware (especially the Kwak, which is worth ordering for the glass apparatus alone!). The prices per serving are a bit on the higher-end of the Belgian Beer spectrum from other bars I have had the same beers at, but honestly, I liken this sitch to the line from "The Prince & Me"..."you can really taste the extra 10 cents". For a place that's French for 'Sudden Death', it isn't nearly all that intesnse, but when I had my first pour of their Gulden Draak 9000 Quad, I did kinda feel like I'd died and gone to Belgian Beer heaven! read more

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Absolutely phenomenal beers! After more than a year of experiencing this place, I have yet to try a beer I didn't like. Yes its on the pricier end but the quality of the beer here is worth its weight. I wish they could pour the beer a bit better. Most of my beers come out with more than half as foam. read more

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Amazing bar. So glad this place exists. an island of good imported beers amongst a sea of basic-ass IPAs and American lagers. I would highly recommend this place if you want a more sophisticated evening, but with a knowledgeable staff to guide you into a better beer world of tripels and quads. read more

If you like Belgian beer, or if you just want to try Belgian beer, Mort Subite is the place you should go. This cozy bar features about 30 Belgian beers on draft, and has many more in bottles. Of course, every beer is served in the brewery's unique glass. The staff is friendly and helpful. They also have an Indian food truck behind their outdoor beer garden. Delicious food that goes surprisingly well with the Belgian beer. read more

Such a great bar for anyone that enjoys those exquisite beers. Adam is also a great bartender in case you don't know what you're looking for I'm sure he'll help you find some thing you'll really enjoy. Must visit this place ! read more

Mort Subite - Cuvée des jacobins and gueuze tilquin - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

Quite the find in Austin for just walking by and thinking of a beer. Great stop and a super-gal bartender who was really knowledgeable of the beers. Great draft selection, in fact an OUTSTANDING draft selection. They even have some bottled selection too. I really like that they don't carry the Milwaukee or St Louis brands and are all craft. My only criticism would be that beer shouldn't be served in a small (almost) wine glass at $9/beer. That's just too rich that it limits me to one. If it were a pint the value would be better. Four Stars instead of Five. read more

Very cool Belgian ale bar right in the heart of downtown. Can't believe I haven't seen this place while walking around dt.. a real hidden gem if you're looking for Belgian beers. They have a nice selection of Belgian ales on tap, most I had never heard of which was nice to be able to try all new things. They also have some higher % beers in the frig which appear to be some of their fancier ones, eager to have a go at these next time. Real cool spot, good for going in & trying some new Belgians to get an idea for this particular subset of beers, right in the heart of Austin. read more

Wow...warm beer off the tap 10 minutes and almost undrinkable.But what the choice in music for a belgian bar-Nope it ain't dope.. Learn to pour a good head..this is European beer and they know how to get the beer right.I had Kwak beer in the Netherlands in April it was great beer out of the bottle this..well I tried it twice at 9 bucks I should have just got a 6 pack read more

Mort Subite - Kwak beer should have lots of bubbles even out of the bottle but this is on tap..yuck - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

A cool beer bar in downtown Austin. I had a Pilsner and my brother had the Duvel. I liked how the poured the beer in glasses with the logos of that exact beer. They were good. Most the the beers are higher ABV. It's definitely pricey for beer though. Service was decent read more

Excellent selection of Belgian trappist ales and various styles of ale one possibly hasn't heard of. The entire place is a celebration of all things Belgium, and they are attentive and diligent in this, down to the knives used to deftly skim the froth from the freshly-poured flagons of Westmalle their knowledgeable and friendly bartenders pour up. Totally recommended. If you like Chimay and Maredsous and such, this place is for you! read more

Mort Subite - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

We love this bar! Fabulous draft choices in the proper stemware!! Even an outside patio to bring the dog. Talked to bartender about Chimay, Belgium. read more

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My wife and I had an amazing visit to Mort Subite two weekends ago on a trip to central Texas. First of all and most importantly the quality of the Belgian beer served there was top-notch. Every beer we drank from both the taps and bottles tasted very fresh with no hint whatsoever of off-flavors from mishandling. If you're a Belgian beer nerd who ever found themselves thrilled to see an Abt 12 or Duvel on the menu only to be served something unrecognizable in a pint-sized glass you know the feeling. The beer at Mort Subite tastes like the breweries that made them are a short walk down the street. We had a great chat with Adam the manager of Mort Subite while we were there. His sharp wit and story-telling style could have had us listening for hours had circumstances permitted. The beer and conversation were a highlight of our trip. Thank you for the hospitality! If you are a Belgian beer nerd or ever wondered just how incredible beer can taste Mort Subite is your answer. If the latter, please abandon your pale lagers, oatmeal stouts and especially juicy IPAs when ordering. Tell them you're new to the style and they will take care of the rest. read more

Cool and quiet inside, but with front and back patios if you want outside space (with it without people watching). The beers are excellent, the bartender was friendly and knowledgeable. This is my second time here, and although Belgians aren't my typical favorite style, I always find something delicious. read more

Belgian beer? "Say less", as the kids say. Went there with a few coworkers after clocking out and we had a blast. I was upset that they didn't carry Leffe or Blanche de Bruxelles, and so was the bartender! He was awesome, and very helpful with alternative recommendations. I'm no beer snob by any means, but most good beers I taste are either Belgian or Mexican, and Mort did not disappoint. I will undoubtedly be back to enjoy more beers I can't pronounce. read more

It's bolshit place ! Today 12/24/22 5:33 pm , we came here and my friend put her head down on tabele because she was tired and we didn't sleep for 15 H , we asked her (waitress ) for somthing from texas and she came and said I can give you texas water because your friend was tired (even if it was that case you could say I can't serve you because you are drunk instead of bringing TEXas water and say this is only thing that I can serve you ! Poor owner who invest money here with this kind of staff ! read more

Mort Subite - We with Texas water! - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place gets two-stars because of their selection. Being from Belgium, I enjoy looking up places in America and Mort Subite might be the only Belgian place in Austin. To my big disappointment, besides the selection they have, there's not much attraction for a native to come here, unless you want a badly poured beer and rude service. The first time I came to Mort Subite I can no longer remember, probably because it was underwhelming but after a lot of people told me to go there as a Belgian, I figured to give it another chance as I was pretty excited to have a La Chouffe on draft. When I noticed that the bartender was pouring this high ABV beer wrong, I asked him if I could give him some advice on how to pour it better. His answer was simply "no" and walked away while he handed my my check. Completely mesmerized, I still tipped him, and walked away. When I explained to my friend what happened, he said I needed to have given context. So I went back in, ordered another La Chouffe and as soon as he placed the glass under the tap, not holding or tilting it, I apologized for earlier and asked him again if I could give some advice as a Belgian who has had many years experience working in bars. He immediately stopped the pour and looked at me. When I explained him to hold the glass, tilt it and pour the beer on the spot where your finger is, and how that technique is very common and necessary to pour high ABV beer, he just stared me dead in the eye and continue to pour as he started, wasting a lot of beer and giving me a shitty poured beer. I send management an email since I thought that they would love to be aware about this before I put anything online but after almost a two weeks of no response, I feel obligated to share this experience. read more

Great selection of Belgian beers, friendly people, definitely recommend stopping by for a drink. Good food truck in the back parking yo enjoy with your beer read more

Please do yourself a favor and come try delicious belgian beer. The place is clean. Service is fast and friendly. Clean bathrooms and a friendly atmosphere sets this beer garden a step above the rest nearby. Come see what you've been missing! Adam, thank you for the amazing service!! I'll definitely be back! read more

Mort Subite - Belgian Strong Ale - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

Been coming here for years now! Great beer selection and very authentic ambiance. Recently added a patio as well. read more

Mort Subite - Chimay Cinq Cents - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great talk bar with inviting, chill atmosphere and access to the only Belgian beer pipeline in the state, iirc. Like all bars, the bartenders set the standard and, hence, the five star review. Anthony and Piper are a great team and are professional, warm and inviting with customers. The draft beer selection is exceptional and you'd be hard pressed to find an equal rival in the city. Directly across the street from Elephant Room on Congress and 3rd, you get a great mix of residents and tourists, alike. There's outdoor seating both in the front and back (including a solid American fare trailer in the back -- good philly cheesesteak). But I digress, it's all about the ambiance, beer and good people at Mort's. read more

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A fantastic bar with knowledgeable and kind staff and an exceptional variety of Belgian beer a must Stop for anyone visiting Austin! read more

First visit was at lunch, so it's hard to judge a place that appears to be an awesome beer spot at lunchtime (at least for me). But the taps are good and the glass of Chouffee I had was great with the pastrami sandwich from the food trailer out back. Which was outstanding. I will go back soon. I still miss the great bar Gambrinus which was on the same block in the 1980's. Bobo introduced most of us to our first Belgian ales, even before Celis started brewing his magnificent beers east of town. I will suggest that the newcomer also serve pomme frites with homemade mayonnaise. Cheers! read more

Mort Subite - Good spot. Reminds me of Gambrinus. - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

The only thing good about this place was the variety of Belgian Beer, which is what they're known for. They had 2 of our favorites, 1 of which is incredibly hard to find in Austin, La Trappe. I do appreciate the beers in the proper glass. The front patio gives nice European vibes. However, the service is horrible. I wish I had gotten her name, tall thin woman, medium length blonde hair. Very rude and short with our group, the birthday boy with us had questions and she wasn't happy to help. She told him to stop talking in the middle of their conversation. Then when we went to close our tab the bill was $135 for 4 beers. Four beers, by the glass. Now some of the beers are pricier than others since they're imported but we were aware of that as the prices are listed on the chalk board behind the bar. We also don't mind paying good money for quality beer. We questioned the tab and the person behind the bar investigated and said the tall thin woman, who was short with us earlier, charged us for the two large bottles of some vintage or specialty bottle, which is not what we ordered nor what she served. She eventually fixed the tab but it was a very sketchy 'mistake' and the entire experience was memorable in a terrible way. We will not be back and are disappointed since we went in very excited to try it out. I don't recommend this bar. read more

My friend Tim and I were walking around Austin and stumbled upon this Belgian bar. He's Belgian, so of course we stopped in for a drink. We saw LaChouffe on tap, which is our favorite beer, but sadly it wasn't the blonde we expected. No worries, though, they had it in bottles and at a reasonable price. We took our beers outside to the patio and it felt like we were back in Belgium. HINT: Don't screw up like me and check in after ordering and paying, cuz there was a 10% off checkin deal. D'oh! Didn't stay too long at the bar after that so I'm not sure if they have food or what the vibe becomes, but I'd be happy to find out. read more

The beer and atmosphere were good but the bartenders lost my credit card. They barely even pretended to look for it and gave me attitude when I asked if they were looking. What gets me is I had already tipped by then, so I effectively gave these unapologetic twits money for losing my credit card. read more

For as much of a beer loving town as Austin is, it's about time they got a proper Belgian beer bar. Mort Subite fills that vacancy rather well. I'd probably give them a 3.5, but am bumping it up to 4 for being the only bar of it's kind here. Plus, they have a solid selection of Belgian beers on tap as well as even more bottled options. The space is nice and open, they are serious about their glassware, they deliver an exceptionally good pour, and they pretty easily geek out when talking Belgians. They are missing Moules et Frites, but hopefully that will change at some point in the future. Regardless, this is a must stop in Austin for any respectable beer lover. read more

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This place is awesome! A Belgian beer bar? In Austin?! Yes please. Awesome rotating selection of Belgian beers. Our bartender Anthony was very friendly and did not hesitate to explain each beer. And he steered to one that we loved. They have a food truck in the back, Indian food, if you are hungry. We did not eat, but I am glad it is there if needed. I will be a regular here. I love Belgian beer, and hate having to hunt for it at local bars, restaurants, or trying to get it delivered online is hard and expensive. THIS IS THE PLACE FOR GREAT BELGIAN BEER! read more

Awesome Belgium beer bar downtown! In fact, it is the only bar in Austin whose primary focus is Belgium beer. They import all of their beer from Belgium and occasionally serve a few local beers. They have an exceptional selection of rotating brews including: Westmalle, Duvel, Chimay, St Bernardus, St Feuillien, Delirium etc. The beers are a bit pricey, but I understand Belgium beer is a commodity. Love this place. read more

Super cool Belgian beer spot we stopped in during our walk around town! Bartenders were beyond friendly and gave us some great recs to local spots to hit up! Highly recommend for good drinks and overall vibe cheers!!! read more

Mort Subite - Good ass beers - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been here a few times in the past couple of weeks. It's easy to miss, but do try and look out for it! I had never really delved into the world of Belgian beer prior to stopping in here at Mort Subite (means sudden death ) but that wasn't a problem as the friendly staff are more than willing to help you navigate the myriad options. The bar is beautiful too, they use the right glasses for each beer and they know how to pour each one specifically too. I am now a fan of Belgian beer, thanks to this great place! read more

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BLUF: a solid choice for Belgian beers in ATX. Specialty can be a tricky thing; too specialized and you ostracize the general public, but too general and what makes you special? I think that Mort Subite (sudden death) hits a sweet spot of being just highbrow enough to attract the dabbler trough connoisseur crowd for Belgian and Belgian-inspired beers, but is laid back enough to be inviting to anyone wanting a quick pint. The place is definitely inviting, not dark (or dare I say, dank), not too much like a club. It's casual, but not divey. Specialized, but not hipster. Sophisticated, but not TOO pretentious. It's a perfect balance of ambiance for the extremes of Belgian beers, from dense sours to impossibly complex quadruppels. Give it a go, you won't be disappointed. read more

I would have given this place 5 stars, but they covered up the Tintin mural with a refrigerator.

Wow!!! A little piece of Belgian heaven in the center of Austin! Amazing selection of Belgian beers on draught and in bottles! Also super psyched to see everything served in the correct glassware.... it seems like it shouldn't matter, but it does. Also a bonus is the crepe food truck out back and the German pretzel truck around the corner....get your bratwurst and belly up!! Great service and friendly staff here as well!! I'd highly recommend a visit if you haven't been here yet! read more

I'm so happy to have found this place. What an amazing selection of Belgian beers (and other beer as well). No Miller Lite here though. The bar staff was friendly and willing to allow us to try before getting a full pint. They also masterfully handled another patron who clearly should not have much more to drink. Nice spot, great place to hang out and have conversations. Cannot wait to go back! read more

Mort Subite - Very good! - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

Excellent selection of Belgian beers. All the right glasses. Great and knowledgeable bartender. Outside seating too. Highly recommend. Great selection of taps and bottles. read more

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Love this place!! Such a nice ambiance, it reminds me of a Chicago bar. Wonderful selection of Belgian beers. I especially love all of the fun glassware that comes with each beer. I like their outdoor patio space as well. Definitely check this place out! read more

Mort Subite - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

My husband and I stopped here before heading across the street to Coopers BBQ. We loved all the choices in Belgian beer. Cozy, friendly and in in unintimidating. Great little spot in Austin. read more

Mort Subite - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas