Solid pub at the corner of Lavaca and 4th - I stopped by on my last evening in town…read more The place was almost empty - I sat at the bar and chatted with the two bartenders, ordering a pint of Guinness on tap and a hot pastrami sandwich with a side of Caesar salad. Both hit the spot! While I was enjoying my food, a large group of young folks showed up with candles and cake for the lady bartender (it was her birthday!). I sang the happy birthday song along with them, to her embarrassment! It was a memorable way to end a nice meal!

The atmosphere is everything here. Cozy yet classy is the best way I'd describe it. My friends…read moreraved about the espresso martini here. So of course I had to try the smooth coffee goodness that it was. This place is a little on the pricey side, but the service and environment make it worth it.

Great spot for drinks and a bite to eat. The food was really good, the atmosphere was fun, and it's…read morea nice place to hang out with friends. I'd definitely come back!

Probably the best pot pie in town. Very filling. Tons of chicken. Very tasty. The fish and chips…read morewere also very good. The mushy peas were delicious-- had a nice curry flavor. Fries were great too. The peach cobbler was very good-- a ton of fresh fruit. They also have a full coffee bar next door that you order from through your server and your server will bring it to your table. The crab deviled eggs were also good. I like the taste of capers so I really liked them. They are a tad salty if you are watching your sodium. Our server was super friendly and very attentive. Excellent service. The restaurant itself is super cute. I love all the photos on the wall ans the TV screen above the bar that showed different cute messages. This is also 2 min walk from a parking garage on 5th and Brazos if you don't want to deal with parking downtown. Highly recommend!

This is the most authentic Irish Pub I've ever been to outside of Ireland. The atmosphere was…read morelively and filled with locals. Draft Guinness and magners. The soda bread, scotch egg and fish and chips were unreal. Can't forget about the taytos either. We felt like we were back in Ireland. This gem caught us off guard and should not be missed!

I was genuinely excited to try the Irish Breakfast at Kelly's Irish Pub. Walking in, I thought the…read moreplace was super cute and had such a great atmosphere. Unfortunately, that excitement disappeared pretty quickly. We went to the back bar to order, and my boyfriend mistakenly asked for an "English Breakfast" instead of an Irish Breakfast. The bartender immediately corrected him, which was completely fine. What wasn't fine was her continuing to make rude comments about how he was looking to get kicked out of the pub, especially after he mentioned Northern Ireland being English. Look, I understand having pride in your heritage and being passionate about history, but there's a difference between educating someone and being flat-out rude. And last I checked, we came in to order breakfast, not get a lecture or be threatened with getting kicked out over a conversation. What a bizarre way to welcome two first-time customers. A simple correction would have been enough, but apparently making customers feel uncomfortable was more important than providing decent service. Such a cute place, but the attitude behind the bar? Not cute at all. Maybe work on the hospitality as much as the Irish pride.

Brett was one hell of a bartender. great interior design for a relaxed environment! went here to…read morecelebrate a good interview and we will definitely be back!

So to be fair Im only giving 4 stars because its a limited menu due to FIFA. I was dying for some…read moregood Shepherds pie! BUT! The fish and chips are excellent! Batter stays on, fish is fresh and perfectly flaky yet holds together. Fries are perfect and the pecan tartar sauce is bangin! My husband had the burger which was good. Nothing over the top but a good juicy burger, soft bun, with fries. They give you more fries than you, well, I can eat. I first had the Foxy Daiquiri. It is a great twist on the original Hemingway. I also had their frozen Irish coffee "Irish Goodbye". Very good! It's dessert in a glass that you can actually taste the alcohol even with the Ice Cream! Yum!! We sat at the bar and Abby was our bartender. Very friendly and attentive. If I were an Austin local I would come to sit at her bar. Really cool Irish vibe with a Jameson chandelier. Love the old world pub look. Edit to add. Chocolate torte was delicious, rich, wonderful chocolate. We got 2 sides of ice cream too! Definitely worth the extra ice cream with 2 people

This place has some solid food, the burgers are amazing. Every time we have come in the wait staff…read morehas been great. The ambiance is nice, there is a louder sports section with tv's and a projector and then to the side you can find some quiet booths. Definitely want to come back in on a Sunday for the roast.

Sad review as may be their last, 1/4 is set to be their last day of being open for business. I…read morealways forgot this place was here, it's super convenient to us but the location was easily forgettable as it wasn't really visible from 79. Ticked away in a little complex without 79 visibility along with a couple of other places that don't seem to get much traffic either. Finally made our first visit so we could try "the best fish & chips" in the Austin area. I was surprised how big it was, they have a patio, a bar area and lots of tables I was shocked as from the outside it looks tiny. Service was fantastic which was shocking with them closing soon. The service was enough to want me to go back hopefully for us in this area they end up somewhere close by as I know how hard it is to find good workers. Pretzels were good! Onion rings were our favorite! Their version of the Philly was just okay, was very plain with not much flavor hubby didn't even finish half. But the star of the show was the fish and chips. My son was over the moon! Couldn't even finish half of it and he wanted to haha. Sad to see they will be closing their doors but hopefully the owner has something else up his sleeve as they were onto something with this place.

Went here to watch a UT game. Great outdoor seating, we had great service, and the food was good…read more Had a bunch of Guinness and half and half's. Food wise we had a toastie, sliders, and fish and chips. Very fun on game days, will be back.

After thrifting on Saturday, a friend of mine and I landed at BD Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller. OMG…read moreit was so much fun!!! This place is huge with so much character. Traditional Irish artifacts filled the restaurant / bar. B. D. Riley's was celebrating St. Patrick's Day on Saturday, March 14 with live music, Irish food, Guinness, dancers, bagpipes, etc. No cover charge and many families were present (family friendly times). The excitement and enthusiasm was contagious! You could hear the roar of laughter and the occasional Irish call out. It is rare you can have so much clean fun with no fear of violence. We visited for a couple of hours. Highly recommend BD Riley's.

I loved it! It reminded me of a lot of the pubs that I went to while in Germany. We were looking…read morefor a place with great beer and a nice outdoor space and this was perfect. The beer selection was impressive and we really enjoyed our selections. We ordered food from the food truck and it was so good! I ordered the wings and they didn't have them left in stock so the chef offered me the chicken sandwich and a side to even out the cost and we got the fried cheese curds. This was an absolute win because I would go back solely for the fried cheese curds.

Wide selection of beer. They have good cheese curds which is what's important. The Danish hot dog…read morewas not bad. Overall the food value was pretty fair. Dark beer is served all year long. There is a lot of covered outdoor seating and street parking it's available around the corner.

GREAT downtown bar experience ! Lots of NA drink options ,…read morelarge selection of Belgium beers & the dark aesthetic is moody . They've got the jams going and wonderful food from Spanish food truck , Austhentico. Parking lot located rt next to the bar , so everything was a breeze . Service was great - the owner even switched out our straw sizes because yes , attention details matter here. Would absolutely come back .

Stopped by Mort Subite after dinner earlier this week. This bar is so cool as there are just…read moreBelgian beers on tap. When you walk in you'll order at the bar and grab an open seat at the bar or a table. The vibe inside the bar feels like a European pub. For my beer I ordered the Grand Cru St Feuillin which is a Belgian pale strong ale and was excellent! If you are ever in the downtown area I highly recommend stopping here for a beer.

We had a great experience at Murray's Tavern! We sat on the patio, which is adorable, comfortable,…read moreand has such a fun, inviting atmosphere. The menu is somewhat limited and primarily features bar food, but we were all able to find something we liked, and everything we ordered was delicious! What really stood out was the service. Our server was fantastic, attentive without being intrusive, checking in regularly, making sure we had everything we needed, and genuinely ensuring we were enjoying ourselves. Such a refreshing experience! It was also a great spot to relax, enjoy some good food and drinks, and watch the game. I would definitely recommend Murray's Tavern, especially for the atmosphere and outstanding service. We'll happily be back!

.The crab cake and sandwich were tasty. The tartare was not chewable and it wasn't that great. The…read morechicken dish was recommended by the server, it was a bit dry. Overall decent food. Service was fast and good. It's such a vibrant place. In the front, the bar area is very crowded and great for people hanging out. In the back, it's less crowded which is great for friends and family who like to chat and enjoy less crowded space, which is great. Would love to be back to try other dishes and some drinks too.

Terrible hygiene, billing issues, and unsafe environment…read more​Save your money--Nosh & Bevy is a dirty, poorly run establishment. Right when you walk in, you're hit with the gross atmosphere around the front restrooms. The place lacks proper air conditioning, and the lack of basic upkeep shows in the dusty surfaces and dirty fans throughout the building. ​The drinks are overpriced, and they ended up charging me twice on my tab. ​The game room has a very problematic and shady pool culture. A specific group monopolizes the tables every night for illegal activity, and management/ownership completely ignores it, creating an uncomfortable and unsafe environment. The regulars are rude, and the current bartender is rarely present and unpleasant to deal with. Overall, a filthy and terrible spot.

This is the kind of place you want to go to if you want to hear your companions speak. The music…read morewas great classic 70's and 80's, the bar is dark but with enough light to create ambiance, and the tables were comfy and large. The pool tables are in another room, so I barely noticed they were there. I had a cider on recommendation, and it was delicious; my friend had a nice cocktail and a salad that looked delicious. I wish they had mushy peas with the fish and chips, and I would have ordered that. The only thing I didn't like was having to order food and drinks at the bar even if you're sitting at a table. I can see that kind of system working on a weekend when the place is crowded, but there wasn't much of a crowd when I was there, and I'm handicapped, so walking back and forth was a bit of an issue. But other than that, I'd come again, and now that I know the ordering system, I will order everything I want when I arrive.