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    The Aristocrat Lounge

    3.0 (120 reviews)
    ModerateDive Bars, Lounges
    Open 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    THE ARISTOCRAT LOUNGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise

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    Hop water
    Brie G.

    A perfectly 3 star dive bar. Do you really want a 5 star dive bar? Noooo. We sat outside on some benches and I enjoyed some hop water. My friend got some noodles to go from the pop up restaurant. Bartenders were friendly.

    That's a vibe.
    Steffie S.

    I haven't been here in DECADES! I feel like it is more spacious inside than when it was the Poodle Dog Lounge. There is a good size bar, some booths, three pool tables, and one (yes literally) one toilet. I find that odd, and inconvenient if you just need to...well, ya know. Anyway, the service was slightly surly as one would expect at a dive bar. It was quiet enough to have a conversation, so that was appreciated. Prices were on par with higher end bars- also odd- but still an enjoyable atmosphere.

    Frozen carajillo
    Ruben C.

    I'm freaking late getting onto the Aristocrat Lounge train but damn, super impressed. Not just an über cool dive but their list of frozen cocktails on tap and cocktails on tap is super impressive. How impressive? Let me tell you - went car window shopping one early afternoon at Roger Beasley Mazda Central and stopped by here after. Mind you, when we got here it was 1:30. Six hours, two rescheduled and eventually cancelled dinner reservations later, were were still here. Why? Their freaking frozen carajillos that's why. We've had carajillos before, hot and iced, but never frozen. These frozen ones sucked us right in and it was hard not to keep ordering them. They were like a godddam milkshake I tell you. Go check them out for that reason alone. Stupendous idea of theirs. While you're there, might as well try their other drinks on tap: palomas and old fashioneds.

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    Crystal N.

    This bar is what you'd expect in Austin, with its eclectic decor, jukebox music and pool tables to pass the time. The bartenders at first I thought were weary of new faces but quickly warmed up as we were served. We went at low key time for a quick drink. No food is served but there is a food truck onsite.

    Bearded Bartender can S it from the back!
    Jim P.

    I'm on business to the area and a buddy took me to this dive bar. First night was amazing tattoo glasses chickadee was on point, friendly and very on top of helping and being very attentive. Night two we were greeted by this bearded over weight god complex man. After ordering my first drink and requesting a second he judged me saying and I quote "Red Flag!" I'm sorry... I'm double the age of every patron in the bar, first drink of the evening and I'm being profiled and judged!? His attitude was rank, personality was garbage, unless you were a regular he doesn't give a F! Take this into consideration and make changes. I'll never visit this establishment again. This is not how you treat people when this is how you make tips. Absolute disgrace to the bar and bad vibes. Don't spend your money with douchey projecting arrogant POS!

    Outside there's a few picnic tables
    Katie C.

    The perfect dive bar. Awesome bartenders, decent pool sticks, good drinks, affordable prices. Only thing is I wish the bathroom smelled better haha. But this would be a staple if I lived here.

    Never drink alone....unless they aren't free to drink. lol

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    6 months ago

    Had two drinks then was cut off today. Not good business. Bar tender needs self love maybe.

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    Not handicap friendly. No ramp at the entrance. This should be illegal. Also unfriendly staff.

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    3 years ago

    Loved this place! Definitely will go back next time I'm in Austin! Good atmosphere and pretty cheap prices!

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