Like to go to this place when you don't know your friends' beer preferences - they have a wide…read morevariety on tap, and every day there is different beer on special (reduced prices for pitchers and pints (and sometimes cans)). I'm a vegetarian, and can find lots to eat there - they have a good vegan hot dog as well as bean and cheese nachos, and I think a veggie burger as well (but I usually get the hot dog with fries if I'm hungry, and the nachos if I just want to snack). Their fries are addictive - I'm in love with them, and will happily steal others' when they're not looking! Kitchen open until midnight and doors open until 2 am - we go here after Moody Center concerts a lot. Bartenders are always friendly. Food is always hot. Not sure what some of the other reviewers ran into, but if it was sub-par, that's NOT the standard. We're here 1-2x/week (we work at Moody and come here afterwards to unwind). If you're looking for a dive bar that's friendly, has cold beer and A/C, and want to watch a game on one of the many TVs, play some darts, or just hang with your friends, go to C&A!

The Austin American Statesman says the burgers here are top 20 in Austin…read more Maybe they are. I haven't had the burger. I had the hot dog. I had the beer. Plain old hot dog. Plain old beer. Plain old bar. No reason not to go there. But no reason to go there either. Perfectly adequate for what it is offering. If it was nearby, why not? * * * Minor notes. a) Even though this place is right on top of campus, I noticed almost no undergraduates the Friday night I was there. There were a bunch of elderly and middle-aged Longhorn golf club types and a handful of Cherry Creek Coffeehouse style graduate students either out on dates or working on some project. Maybe the undergrads were in their dorms or sororities doing the pre-parties for the eventual march on Sixth Street. The Crown and Anchor is not the place you would want to wear your slinky black cocktail dress. So if a black cocktail dress is in your plan, you would rose-all-the-way with your friends in your room, then change over and head downtown. b) The Crown and Anchor is across the street from a beautiful lush strand of trees north of campus. The church tower from the Seminary can be seen in the middle distance. This ought to be one of the best views in Austin. Except that UT has plunked a maintenance shed in front of all this. So you spend your time looking at a grungy trailer-like thing where they give maintenance guys their schedules and keep stashes of outdoor equipment and repair supplies. This is not where you want to go to look at the sunset. Turn your back to all that and watch the game.

The view from Otopia is beautiful, especially at sunset. They also have a nice pool, if you care…read morefor a dip. I wouldn't exactly do laps in it, it's more for lounging. My coworkers and I had a few drinks, and some tacos and enjoyed ourselves.

On 15 January 2026, I watched the sunset from the Otopia Rooftop Bar while enjoying one of the best…read moremargaritas either salt, pulled pork sliders, and buffalo cauliflower bites. The service and attentiveness of the bartender and staff were great! I recommend this happy hour spot for a date night, and/or girls or guys night out. The view was on point!

Super chill vibes, good drink, and nice bartender! Would absolutely go back especially considering…read morehow close it is to the UT campus

this bar reminds me of a sportsbar back home. I frequent one of its sister bars with no problem,…read morethe dude Brian who runs this place is a power trip. This bar exists based on location alone, there were 3 people in the bar when I was asked to leave for something that I was kicked out months ago for. this bar has so much potential but homeboy doesn't know what he's doing. bartenders are 6 out of 5 stars tho.

The food was delicious the atmosphere and ambience is refreshing and relaxing…read more The Texas air and sunset, coupled with a lovely breeze from the fans around the upstairs rooftop patio had us set for the night. We will definitely be back it was a win-10/10!

Its been a long minute since i gave been here. Haven't returned since a bartender padded her…read moretip...by $30 several years ago. This is through and through a space to drink and socialize with "upscaled" yet overpriced gastropub fare. ($4 for tortilla chips geez) Staff is always pleasant and this visit was par for the course. Very competent in the art of mixology, every drink was made precisely. They have nudged me to coming back again in the future s

Neighborhood campus old dive bar. Good music. Awesome pricing. Friendly staff. Parking is sub par…read more. because it's on campus on the drag so you have to find what you can nearby.

Went to a live concert for a friend of mine. This place is so iconic and I can't believe I have…read morenot been here. Very Austin, good old Austin vibe all around. Drinks are good. Love it.

Absolutely fantastic experience! We were looking for a place to enjoy a post-concert drink and…read morestumbled across The Roosevelt Room. We weren't looking for much by way of menu just a few snacks or small bites for Girl Dinner. We found just that here. The Sumac and pepper popcorn was to die for! I really don't drink that much or often, but decided to have one. The drink list is extensive, but very organized by era. I decided to go for the Zombie. My server, Noah encouraged my audacity! I can't remember whether it was described as dramatic as it showed up, but let me tell you there was drama! It was served in a flaming skull, garnished with beautiful flowers and fresh fruit, and filled to the brim with God knows how much alcohol and juice, but it was a time! To heighten the experience, he sprinkled something in a shaker and the flames just erupted! The whole restaurant stopped and I cackled! To put out the flame, Noah gave one dramatic clap, and the flame disappear disappeared! I want to thank Noah and the team for encouraging my ridiculousness and delivering me an excellent craft drink with all the drama I deserved and could ever ask for! 10/10! Gotta go back to see how much more ridiculous I can go! Can't stop now! Join me!

It's a really nice cocktail bar with interesting cocktail options and finger foods. I went here…read morefor my cousin's birthday. I had an old fashioned and the hummus plate. One of my cousins had the charcuterie board. Both were delicious. Our waiter took good care of us. I like that they have an assortment of drinks from different decades. There seems to be a drink for every palate. If alcohol isn't your thing, they have mocktails. The ambiance was nice. The lights were warm and low. Old movies played on the wall from a projector. Walls are lined with vintage books. Overall, I think this is a cool place. I look forward to returning.

Let's take a minute just to appreciate how delicious these sweet potato fries looked. They tasted…read moreeven better! They were perfectly seasoned and oh so delicious. The burger was also a 10/10. I got a fountain root beer, and it made for the perfect dinner. We sat outside, and the vibes were immaculate. There is also plenty of parking, so leave your parking anxiety at home.

Cute hidden under the sea dive bar. This place is a clean dive bar but has cool music , iris low…read morekey cool. Lovely and friendly crowd I will be back

This is a cute little dive bar right off of Guadalupe. It's very dark inside and cool which is the…read moregreatest escape from the heat. There's a pool table and darts, as well as several booths to sit at in addition to the bar. The bartenders are friendly and they have a large selection of beers on tap. They also have a covered patio area if you want to sit outside.

Decades ago, I used to live in this neighborhood, but this bar was not here at the time. This is…read morewhat can be considered a local neighborhood dive bar. After reading through all the reviews, I noticed there were hardly any photos so I added 10. Parking can be an issue and you need to be careful because you could get towed or booted in this neck of the woods. They do have about a dozen or so spots behind the bar. The interior reminds me of a burned out home with a dirty concrete floor below and scorched, black exposed rafters above. Plenty of old car license plates on the wall and a jukebox off to the side. Bring a picture of your dog, because they have a large corkboard for customers and their pooches. They have plenty of good craft beers on tap and a decent full bar. This is a great place to bring your own darts or pool cue and since there are two dartboards and a pool table here. There's plenty of four top tables, seating at the bar or five booths to sit at. There's also an outdoor seating area that allows smoking. If you are hungry, they do have a food truck out back that serves up tacos, ramen, nachos, etc. On our visit, the truck was not open after 4:30pm. As a result, we just had one beer and left. It's your overall decent local neighborhood dive that has its regulars, but not worth driving across town for.

Posse East is always a win! Great food, ice-cold drinks, and an unbeatable location--perfect for…read moregame day or just hanging out any day of the week. The atmosphere is fun, laid-back, and ideal for meeting up with friends or bringing family along. Easy, lively, and consistently a good time every visit!

This old corner bar/restaurant hit the spot. I've worked at UT for ten years and never visited. It…read morewas finally time and the food didn't disappoint. The workers were friendly and kind and the atmosphere was chill for a Tuesday afternoon. I ordered a cheeseburger with fries and a fountain drink. The food was good and gave me backyard grilling vibes. The price was reasonable and honestly - I can't wait to go back. I highly recommend for anyone in the area.