Posse East is always a win! Great food, ice-cold drinks, and an unbeatable location--perfect for game 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! read more

Posse East - Patio - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

This old corner bar/restaurant hit the spot. I've worked at UT for ten years and never visited. It was 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. read more

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The burger is crazy good, chicken fajitas are awesome, venue is great, the trivia is fun. One of my favorite spots right now

This is a very casual place on the UT campus. Order at the counter and they call your name when your food is ready. While we waited I perused the large selection of books and games on one wall. Food was good and husband really liked the thick onion rings. Decent selection of beer on tap. read more

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Was looking for something new to me with a friend in town. Figured it'd be nice and quiet on a summer Monday afternoon. No problem finding parking! He had a giant burger with fries that looked amazing. I had the chicken fajita tacos and tots. Everyone was so nice and the food was fast and delicious! The patio is nice with the big fans blowing. read more

Posse East - Chicken fajita tacos & tots - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Posse is my favorite place to watch a Texas game. Great food and great ambiance. The service can be iffy but it's a college spot so I don't hold it against them. Very inexpensive and the crowd here is always solid. Apparently it's not as good as it was back in the day but I love it. Only complaint is the men's bathroom is awful. Hook em! read more

I somehow managed to never patronize Posse East while I was at UT. So while in Austin on a sunny winter day it seemed a good idea while on campus especially the óutdoor´ area is roofed but still sunny. I forgot how Austin feels kind of beachy with its balmy sunny weather and the infectious sunny disposition of locals. At Posse East, there is the other special element still around Austin - that backwoods red neck vibe. Posse East is literally a shack - with cheap beer and honky tonk vibe. It's not fabricated. Beer drinking guys kind of dominate the landscape ' but people come here to study too. I ordered the burger with tater tots and a Lone star. Beer is the real reason d-etre here, but the bar food isn't terrible. Come for the beer, stay for the atmosphere. read more

Excellent burger joint. No frills. Great for pre-gaming or a quick meal before a concert at Moody. Attentive staff. OG campus burger place. One of my regular stops as a college student and for tailgating. read more

Great spot with super resonable prices. This place feels like the last of old Austin.

Posse East has incredible burgers. Old school burger joint vibes with solid sides, draft beer, and other options. My 11 yr old said, "best burger I've ever had!" read more

Recently visited my university town and had to check out the "East". Was not the same bar, at all. There were more TVs than patrons, the food and beer was 5 times as expensive, and the employees were lazy, rude and disrespectful. The only thing that had not gotten worse were the nasty, stinky, smelly bathrooms. Was told the owner, David Peck had died, and that the "vibe" died with him. If you're a fan of Fox/ESPN, this may be the place for you. It ain't a college bar no more. read more

Staff was so rude to me and my whole family. Specifically a white female server who had no manners blew a kiss to us cause we were talking how badly the service was. Never coming back here again. read more

The most Horrible service that we have received in Austin. Staff was disrespectful and had the audacity to be sarcastic to our family.

I bought my husband and i concert tickets at the moody center. we stopped by posse east for some food and drinks before the show started. The bartender with tattoos was super sweet and had great suggestions on the beer taps and the food menu! definitely recommend this place, also the prices are super reasonable. read more

Posse East has been in Austin for over 51 years and their burgers are classic. I got the cheeseburger and the patties looked hand shaped. The meat had a good mix so once cooked it was moist and beefy. I also liked how it was salted just right. There are too many places that just over salt their burgers or under salt them and over salting to me is worst. They also managed to balance the richness of the beef and fats so you didn't feel full at first bite but satisfied after finishing the burger. Just the right mix of Mayo and mustard. There is no need for ketchup on these burgers! The greens and the onions gave it a good texture. Wash it down with a beer and everything is all right. read more

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It's a nice spot good prices on drinks and food. Just a-shame that the girl behind the bar provided poor service. She was rude and snarky, we didn't know that we could dispose of our trash outside as it was our first time and she gripped that it should be disposed outside. Mind you we had simply compiled everything onto one tray nice and neat. Then after our mistake she made an announcement over the intercom in a rude voice. Even in small talk everything seemed to be portrayed with attitude. Overall ruined the experience and we decided to go to another bar down the street where we had better service and made the night more enjoyable. read more

Service was rude and ungrateful. Without knowing we tipped a 20$ bill the cashier at checkout complained we didn't tip when cashing out. All he did was take our order. First and last time there. read more

If you know, you know. The Posse East is one of the best-kept secrets of old Austin. Founded by Dave Peck in the 1970s, this no-frills beer joint has held countless diehard UT fans gleaning on to the university's finest sports moments. The bartenders are no-nonsense but approachable, offering a wide variety of beers on tap. Best to go for a whole pitcher. Among their food menu, I'm partial to their cheese fries (exxxxxtra cheesy) and their chicken tacos. Whether it's to quaff a few pints after a competitive pickup game, or to study with a burger in a safe environment, the Posse East is the place to be. read more

horrible bartender. very rude and vulgar to all members of our party completely unprovoked. no food available at barely past 10

Picked up dinner here tonight and liked my order but didn't love it. I ordered the wagyu burger as my main course and it was ok but a pretty basic burger in my opinion. Not that big overall, and the patty wasn't big or anything special as I had hoped it would be as I upgraded to the wagyu option. It was like a good burger I could have made at home. The sweet potato fries were a huge let down... cold and limp by the time I got home, which was a less than 10 minute drive away. I ordered through Grubhub and know that timing is tough with 3rd party apps, so I wouldn't count them out on their sweet potato fries, but I was left less than impressed with that. Where I was SUPER impressed was the last second addition to my order... chips and queso. It was a cheap app and I've been craving queso lately. I got a decent size portion of queso and a HUGE ziplock bag full of tasty chips. Man I might go back to this place just for this app. Amazing value, so much so that I wonder if they didn't give me a size up by accident. A solid 3.5* experience, but will round them up to 4* since the food was ready early and they had a proper Covid setup for pickup, and I appreciate that. read more

Old fashioned burgers with hand formed patties. Fantastic onion rings and a great selection of beers. This place was opened the same year I was born and has been a UT campus legend ever since. read more

Terrible. Made us wait and hour for cold nachos. The host and servers were beyond rude. Would not recommend.

This is probably the best UT sports bar in town (Beaufords is arguably better). You can see the football stadium and feel the UT energy on game day. Also they have unbelievably cheap beer and food. If you want to watch a game or want to save some money, come by. In terms of beer selection, nothing special. The standard Austin starter pack on tap. But, for 12 dollar pitchers of shiner, who cares. They also have cans of cider/white claw if you dont like beer. In terms of food, tater tots, fries, burgers, nachos are exactly what you expect. Back yard bbq, dads had a beer, perfect when your a little tipsy. They toast the buns which is nice. Plus they have a bar with jalapeno, salsa, etc. Its a little crusty so use at your own risk. One knock against them is that they dont have heinz ketchup. They have French's. Ive also ventured out and gotten wagyu patty (because i know you are wondering). There are a lot of red flags here. For one its wagyu raised in austin. Second, its only 9 dollars. Its a standard bar burger. I couldnt tell the difference between this and the regular burger for 5 dollars. Considering most bar burgers are 10-11, its fine though. read more

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Working in the area so I have been here twice. Burger was awesome. Today I had the Posse Salad. Portion was large, just what I needed. And it had good presentation not just thrown together. Check them out. read more

Bangin! Great Food, Great Beer, Amazing staff! Loved the vibes, Thank You. I'll be back. read more

Posse East is a cool place to eat located in a pre WWII strip mall where my family used to shop when I was a kid growing up two blocks from the UT campus long ago. It was neat to return to my old neighborhood after all these many years although when I told people about my personal history and relationship to the local geography they could hardly wait for me to shut up. Anyway Posse East is about as far from a chain as one can get. It is pretty divey in a very positive sense. I had a spicy chicken sandwich a la Chick Filet with fries. Everything was hot, prepared from scratch and excellent. They have a variety of condiments including salsa and pico de gallo. The food was very good and I loved the ambiance. Definitely a go to recommendation. Give it a try!! read more

Bad attitude and worse service not to mention cold nachos. I asked after 35 minutes where is my order and she acted like I was the problem. When did get it it was cold. read more

Super friendly staff, greatly priced burgers, and we'll probably stop back by through Austin for the patty melt again... it was to die for. 10/10 a great place to grab a beer and watch a game or stop by for a greasy burger made with love. read more

Boy o boy, their burgers are to die for. Thick & juicy, it taste better than homemade. Best onions rings, crispy & delicious. I can see why they have been in business for 50 years, made it through the pandemic lockdown & still popular. Fish and ChipsCrispyThey have a nice outdoor sitting area where nice dogs are welcome & smoking is permitted. Definitely recommend it. read more

In a town quickly becoming swallowed up by corporate real estate developers hell-bent on "luxury" and upcharging Austinites, discovering a real life old-school dive bar like Posse East was life-affirming. I say "discover" because I was not a UT undergrad, nor was I in Austin when the bar opened in 1972; a pal told me about it recently and I went for their Monday craft beer night. $2.25 Texas craft beers? And hamburgers and cheese fries and fish and chips and soft OR puffy tacos? Yes please. Yes all DAY. One of the best parts of hanging at Posse East (aside from the beer and food and that everyone there, from staff to clientele, is cool) is in telling people you went there, and having them burst out with "Oh! I haven' been there in years! I LIVED there as a [college student/struggling artist/before we had kids]." It seems like almost everyone in Austin who loves beer knows about Posse East. Now that you know, don't forget! Nothing but chill vibes and cold beer at Posse East. read more

Good food and reasonable prices. Staff is incredible!! They are extremely respectful to all of their customers and truly work hard to get to know their regulars. 10/10 recommend Posse East!! Also, John is the best!! read more

The burgers here are big and delicious! Had some cheese tater tots with it- wow! Cannot wait to go back and try the taco burger! read more

I came here after studying all night at the ATT conference center. This is a nice place to watch a game and have a beer. The food was solid and the queso was really good. Atmosphere is that of a college bar but it brings back memories for me being around all those kids. I would recommend this for a place that is casual and not wanting to blow the budget on a meal. read more

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Ventured out post-COVID reopening of restaurants and bars looking for a place to enjoy a nice hamburger. Posse East did not disappoint at all. We did come in a bit early so parking up front was a breeze. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They recommended the regular cheeseburger if this was our first visit. The cheeseburger was juicy and the fries crispy yet not oily. Food was fresh and service was very cordial. Would highly recommend it. read more

Posse East - Cheeseburger and a pint of cider - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Pretty darn good burger and onion rings. PA system gets annoying as f$&@! Bartenders need to be friendlier. But, it's a great college hangout, an icon to say the least. Must visit and get drunk in it :) read more

The bartenders were rude, disrespectful, and dismissive to not only us but other patrons that came behind us as well. The food was average and NOT worth the price. I will NOT be returning and recommend another restaurant. It is the worst dining experience I have had in my 4 years living in Austin read more

One of the few Austiny places left in the city's sad quest to be more like California, and by God they deserve support just for that Food: 5/5 Burgers and fries. Always get em. Burgers have a substantial patty and if you ask for everything on it, it has a healthy balance of mustard, pickles, onion, lettuce, and tomato. For some it might be a little too mustardy, but I love it. Fries are hands down the best in town. If you search online for Michelin star fries, then you look down at posse east's heap of fries in your burger basket, you'll wonder why other places ever get money. They're light, always freshly crunchy, and pillowy in the center. Get the fries omg. Service: 3/5 Pretty average. Great people. Efficient service. Serve yourself drinks and condiments. Atmosphere: 4/5 Classic neon signs line the walls, rustic interior, tvs showing your favorite sports games. It's good ol southern burger joint feel and it's a dying breed Bathrooms: ?/5 Price: 4/5 McDonald's is pricier. You get a burger here for $5-6 and fries only add $2. Cant beat that read more

Posse East - Cheeseburger w all toppings and fries - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is a solid campus, dive bar that offers fried bar food. I had the Caesar Salad + Chicken. The stoic waitress announced via intercom that my dish was ready and when I collected it from the dirty bar top counter, I noticed it was plated perfectly. Fresh, green lettuce, charred chicken cut into strips, and a side of creamy dressing. Once combined, the salad was pretty good. The chicken had a funky flavor and I'm pretty sure it was once frozen, but hey, it was $7. I'm not sure I'd get it again. This place definitely strives to be labeled as a dive and it succeeds! You won't find any frills here, it's down south, deep fried, staples that don't blow you away, but don't disappoint either. read more

Posse East - Caesar salad - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

No matter if it's game day or just another day, Posse East is a great place to grab a pitcher with friends and hang out where countless UT students have hung out for years. The desperado burger absolutely hits different after a long day. This is one of the few restaurants around campus that has been here for a while, and for good reason. The food is classic and uncomplicated, and the atmosphere is exactly as it should be. I wish there were more spots like this left around the neighborhood, but as long as Posse East is around I'm doing my best to live it up and support local businesses! read more

Ok food, plenty of tv's to watch sports. Otherwise nothing memorable about this place.