I was here on a Thursday for Karaoke, and ordered the chicken quesadillas from the bartender. No joke, the chicken is delicious and juicy and comes with salsa, sour cream and guacamole. Helpful hint: ask for the green avocado sauce, it's like guac mixed with a spicy green salsa, NOT THE SAME AS GUACAMOLE! They also have some decent wings and a decent cheesesteak. Drinks are reasonably priced, and the bartenders are very friendly. It has a spacious interior with a pool table, dart boards and various games throughout. Keep in mind, this is a smoking bar, and it is kind of a dive (which I LOVE), but the staff and patrons are very welcoming! read more

I was refused service because of my service dog I tried to bring into the establishment. I had full documentation of my service animal to be allowed in but was told it was fake. Refusing entry to a trained service dog in a bar or restaurant violates Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which covers public accommodations, and typically resolves through Department of Justice settlements or federal court dismissals rather than specialized bar-specific precedents. Not a friendly place. read more

Great service. Great food. Trivia is challenging. It is a smoking bar as a heads up. Has an outside patio and conveniently there is a gas station in the strip. read more

We went here while visiting family in Austin and for someone that used to live in Austin, this is by far the best locals, dive-y bar in Austin (located in north Austin more specifically). They have a pool table, poker tables, dart boards and a fully stocked bar. They have a locals darts league and the entire bar was packed the few times we went here. The service was great - super helpful, quick and efficient. Looking forward to visiting again soon next time we are in Austin! Thanks for a great time, Texas Bar and Grill! read more

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Very click'ish. Coming in you feel like a leper and the folks dont warm up too quickly. I'm sure if i spent every week day evening I'd be part of the in crowd but hey... Who says its a popularity contest. Service was standard nothing over the top . read more

my happy place and one stop shop!! Games and Football and drinks if you're thirsty! love my tbags family!Also food if you're hungry

Beyond weird place. The fat bartender said she won't serve you based on "how you carry yourself" when you are literally doing nothing but sitting down. Of course the missing doors on the bathroom stalls and other poor conditions don't matter here. read more

Great people and the owner is very cool. Food was awesome especially the wings. The chicken wings were cooked up perfectly

This is the BEST home time bar EVER! I've tried everything on the menu and NEVER been disappointed! The service is top notch! Everyone is friendly and just over all a GREAT environment, I highly recommend checking this place out! read more

No one had a mask on. Food was meh. Has indoor smoking. People were yelling. Everyone stared at me (I think because I'm in my 30s and not my 50s?) Pretty horrible. read more

Smoking bar....went there to check out a dart tournament that they host. There was an enthusiastic dart group even for a Sunday. I can't get myself to eat in a Smokey bar so I can't comment on food. The bartender was a 20 something young lady, very nice and personable, no complaints about service. Outside of the dart group, it was an older crowd. All in all, the real turn off here is the smoking. Aside from that it is a pretty typical Austin bar outside of the downtown area. read more

This is a small smokey dive bar that has cheap booze, live music, and bar food. What more can you ask for?! Well I only ask that the patrons stop staring at our group so hard! I had my 3 gay fierce and fabulous friends with me maybe that's why?... Nonetheless we ignored all the staring fools and got straight to the shots!! The bartenders were nice which is always appreciated. I'll be back since the drinks were cheap and the gals at the bar were nice. I did enjoy the $1 jello shots too. I also want to try the wings I seen folks noshing on! They allow smoking and BOY is it smokey!! You've been warned. read more

Met some great locals and the bartenders were so sweet. Free crawfish is a great way to get new patrons visibility of this place. Hidden at the end of the freeway mopac (loop 1). Lots of people were playing darts, this bar has a whole wall dedicated to the dart boards. read more

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Your classic neighborhood bar, everyone here is your friend. Free poker every day at 7 and 930. Drink specials always! read more

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Now Open 24/7!! New Menus! New Staff! Come by & see us!! The food is AWESOME!! Seriously we are open 24/7!! Newly renovated! New ventilation system. So if you are hungry or thirsty come see us!! Come & eat in or on our patio. Take out also available!! See ya soon!! read more

Hi! I'm an old school Texas guy that loves a good dive bar with great music. Food and service. This is the spot. Seth the bartender is great. Friendly laughing regulars. Smoke friendly which is ok. I'm not a smoker but it's ok. Feels like a bar should! I'll be bk. read more

Holy moly Karaoke has been taken over by Rod Stuart (not really him but dang those similarities) super fun. Great vibe if you're looking for a smoking dive!! read more

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Jennifer is the ultimate bar owner! Never had a less than outstanding experience! Great food! Great drinks! Great prices! Also, if you like trivia, you don't have to worry about competing against Mensa candidates! read more

At first glance it was a typical Wells Branch bar. Unique in that you could smoke inside (A luxury in this day and age) They had a kitchen which I constantly wondered about for a while. But never gave it much of a chance. Then I heard from a friend they got a new chef/cook. And that he was pretty damn good. I ended up wandering in and ordering up. The menu wasn't too fancy. Some BBQ staples (Sandwiches, tacos, nachos.) Burgers, Fries and wings. Not too fancy and not too hard to pull off. But truly good examples are a bit rare. The food is good. I've had the burgers and wings so far. And I'm going to be coming back for more. And it's served with pride. My five stars are because with the new cook, TBags does what it does well. And what it does is be that little neighborhood hole in the wall where ya bring your friends. read more

A smoking bar in far North Austin. Friendly staff, good price on drinks but could only stay for about one hour. I was busy and the smoke inside was heavy. My eyes were watering and I couldn't stop coughing. Ill give three stars but I wont go back for the atmosphere. read more

Great little neighbood dive bar with a ton of games. Cheap drinks and a good local vibe. They do karaoke for free Tues through Friday and have a ton of songs. I haven't eaten any of the food, but from what I've heard its pretty darn good. You can smoke cigs in the bar too, so if you plan on staying long and drinking your face off, expect a stinky ciggy smell. Good bartenders and overall a fun time. read more

The bar staff is fantastic and the foods better! On the outside you may be unsure, but once you step inside this oasis of liquor you will soon be pleased you did! Great drink specials everyday, food punch specials everyday too! Tons of games to play. Stop by and say Hi! read more

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Retro. Great bar, friendly staff, good prices...but no food until 5pm, so I had to drop a star. I say retro because it reminds me of a late 80s bar...a wall full of dart boards--not electronic thank goodness--pool tables, and ample seating around, dark, and a little smoke which I haven't seen in ages with the new laws--but that kind of defines a bar. This is a place you come hang out and drink, eat a liitle if ur hungry after 5, and just relax. It's not a sports bar, though there are a few TVs, and it appears they have a kereoke stage. read more

BLEH! I'd only recommend coming here if you absolutely love smoke and really dislike breathing. It's like any other dive bar around, cheap drinks, they may even have some food (I'm not sure), only so smoke-filled it's actually kind of impressive. If that's your thing, cool, but definitely not my cup of tea. read more

If you are looking for a good dive bar location in North Austin, T-BAGs is your place. Since it is just on the outside edge of the city ordinance smoking ban, you can't smoke there. This is both a pro and a con. Personally, while I don't smoke, I definitely enjoyed the ambiance of most dive bars in Austin pre-smoking ban, but ever since the ban, my body has clearly gotten used to it and I always stink of smoke regardless of how long I'm there. That said. The beer is cheap and plentiful, the staff and patrons are always in good spirits, music the circulates through there is usually very good. Free poker games throughout the week with $20 pots to win. Might not seem like a big pot to win but when its free and a legal game of poker to play with other seriously good poker players, it still turns into a fun night. If you can handle the smoke, then you'll love this place. Other thing to be cautious of is the parking lot is cramped and not the best in terms of security. So hopefully you can grab a spot, but if you do...make sure all valuables are hidden or removed from the car. read more

Cute little place but they made a huge mistake losing their most recent cook. He not only was super friendly and funny but his food was amazing !! It really was the only reason to venture into this little dive bar. If they bring him back we will go back otherwise there are better places!! read more

Great place to go and relax. Friendly people. The best thing is Papa Joe is cooking up some awesome food. The Philadelphia cheese steak is awesome along with homemade fries. Along with egg rolls, home made chips, and chicken Quesada. Great place. read more

This place is mystifying. I've been here a total of three times and each time was completely different from the one before. Had a great time listening to the karaoke singers and then the next time we went it was as if I was an outsider coming into a safe house. Pros: Smoking Cons: Smoking I will be going back i'm sure because of its proximity to my house but I should probably roll dice as to whether its going to be a good night. read more

Was looking for a bar with a shuffleboard table and this one had it in a picture saying there was one, looked all around and couldn't find one. Smaller than it seems in pictures as well read more

I LIke the Wed. Nite Country Jam. Guitar Jammers, Pedal Steel, come and sit in. http://tinyurl.com/n3dxy3 http://austin-music-supply.com http://steel-guitar-austin.com read more

Small place in a weird area. But friendly crowd, they have steel tip darts, and pool table. The bartender was nice and friendly..

No, the bar is not on fire...it just attracts a lot of smokers. This place is fun little dive bar but not meant to be ventured by the preggers, the asthmatics, or former smokers who are itching to smoke that "last cigarette." Smoke plumes dance out of the door as you walk in. It is that bad. I do love hole in the wall bars, though. The beers are cheap and the employees are friendly. My fiancé left his credit card behind on a Friday evening and I went to pick it up for him on Monday. I showed up at 11:55 am and there was a small crowd waiting to get inside the door. Now those are some devoted drinkers! I swear, one lady was in her 80's! I didn't try anything off the menu so I can't speak for the food but the ambiance is exactly what you are expecting it to be. No frills, no glitz or glamor, and certainly no high prices. read more

We came here to support a friend of a friend's band. We were here for two hours and we smelled like ashtrays by the time we left. We weren't even sitting near anyone who was smoking. read more

Best dive bar in the most northern part of Austin! I have been here a few times now and each time is an experience. Ordered food one time and it exceeded my expectations. Service was great as you get the same respect that you give. If you're into fancy, trendy, and hipster this is probably not for you. But, if you like cool people, cheap beer, and good food this is the real deal. read more

Love the food!!!! Pop is the cook and is the best.....got grilled chicken tacos, chicken fried steak and fried catfish! Yum!!!! 1 mile from my home too!!! read more

It's been too long. My husband (RIP) and I use to come here to be on common ground. They are having a crawfish boil today. It's free to regulars. Come on in and bite their little heads off. Don't be a stranger, it's $10 for everyone else. read more

Lauren the bartender is great. Quick friendly attentive service. You can smoke here. Happy hour crowd was cool. The men's bathroom looked clean. Will return if in the area. read more

Just your little whole in the wall bar. The food used to be terrible but my recent visit left me very satisfied! The BBQ plates are inexpensive and VERY tasty! read more

This is definitely The Horseshoe Lounge of north Austin. Interestingly, this bar also falls beyond the realm of the smoke ban, so you can light up freely w/o any worry or precautions. Cheap domestic beers, NASCAR on the tube, & darked-out windows makes this a diamond in the North ATX rough! The bar staff is friendly & the patrons seemed to be regulars who frequent the place regularly, & had a "Cheers"-like personality about them. This unholiest of dive bars is a place I wouldn't frequent all that much if I lived in Wells Branch but bars like this are a dying breed here & it's nice to know that Texas Bar has survived. read more

Been coming here for years... friendly staff, cheap drinks. It's your smokey hole in the wall "Cheers".