The Tavern is an old-school Austin bar and I love it! So many memories of this place stretching back to college. It is a great place to watch a sporting event, particularly if the University of Texas is playing. There are numerous TVs upstairs & downstairs with lots of seating options. They have an extensive menu, with lots of options for everyone. They also pour great drinks and have a large beer selection. The staff is friendly and helpful and there is just a good vibe in the bar! read more

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This pub is over a hundred years old! The original woodwork inside is incredibly well preserved. It's outside is in German Alpine style, you can't miss it. There are tvs everywhere, it's a great place to watch sports. We ordered appetizers and beer by the pitcher. Food was excellent and service was as well. Definitely recommended as a place to watch sports and get some great food and drinks. read more

The Tavern - Over 100 years old! - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

We went yesterday for the Arsenal (soccer) watch party. It was almost full but we were able to grab a table by the door. She got a shiner cheers for $8 and I got a beautifully poured Guinness draught stout for $8 and we started with the bar pretzels with mustard and queso. They were really good with croissant like flakes and we both really enjoyed the cheese and mustard. We were thinking of getting the stroganoff and asked the waitress what her favorite dish was and ironically she mentioned that without knowing which way we were already leaning. It was really good...the sauce, the mushrooms, the steak....mmmm. They have buckets of domestics for $15 so we got one of those as well. The service was pretty solid overall. Started a little slow to get our first order but she was stopping by every few minutes after that and was friendly and helpful. I was quite happy with the experience overall, especially considering how busy they were. read more

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It was our first time visiting The Tavern, and we came all the way from Canada to watch the World Cup game. We couldn't have picked a better place! The atmosphere was electric, the food and drinks were great, and the energy made for an unforgettable experience. The highlight of our visit was Hailey. She was an absolute 10/10 - friendly, attentive, personable, and made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived. Her service was exceptional, and she truly made our first visit one to remember. If you're looking for a great spot to catch a game in Austin, The Tavern is it, and if you get Hailey as your server, you're in for the best experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

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A few friends and I headed to The Tavern for the Super Bowl Watch Party 2026. The Tavern has been an Austin icon for over a century. It has a warm pub feel with dark wood bars and lots of windows. It was the perfect venue for us. When we arrived it wasn't too crowded and the service was fast and friendly. There are screens all over the place and the clientele is all ages. I'd have to say, it's a fun hang out place and the food is pretty good too. I had the buffalo wings, which I had been craving and they were yum. My friends had the Buffalo Chicken salad and the Pretzels. Everyone was pretty satisfied with their choices, it's pub food and nothing amazing but definitely hits the spot. read more

Any place that will make my dog a scrambled egg is a-ok in my book. Whenever we go to Pease Park we like to swing by for a bite to eat. It's a neighborhood sports bar with large screen everywhere so if you're there to catch a game, you'll not miss a thing. We primarily go because we love the old school neighborhood vibe. It's just always welcoming. Lots of bars have great food and drinks but The Tavern ranks high in the ratings for comfort food. The portions are enough for two to share and the prices are really reasonable. Some of my favorite things are the classic house salad wrap, it's literally a salad in a wrap that you can also get with either grilled or friend chicken. The Tavern Burger is a classic cheeseburger and it's served on a homemade potato bun. Southern Chicken Salad is huge with generous servings of chicken pieces. Our boy Benji says two paws up! read more

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Stopped by The Tavern to catch a basketball game and enjoyed the low-key vibe and solid menu selection. It's a good spot to relax and watch sports without the chaos of a bigger bar. Unfortunately, the experience was a bit mixed. The bangers and mash were disappointing--the sausages lacked flavor, and the mashed potatoes were just okay. Surprisingly, the veggies were the best part of the dish. Service-wise, it felt like the staff was eager for us to leave, even though we just wanted to enjoy the whole game.A more welcoming approach would have made the night much better. Overall, decent atmosphere, but the food and service could use some improvement. read more

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Great place to catch the KC Chiefs game if you're a fan in the area. My coworker and I had a hard time picking what to order because so many things sounded good. Went with some classic chips & dip and would 100000% recommend these! read more

The Tavern - Chips & dip - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

We went during a popular time, and we had the worst service from one of the waitress upstairs. We would place an order and she would forget or give it to another table and be mad when we asked about it. We asked for 4 buckets and then she only gives us 3 and when we asked about it she tried to tell us she put 4 buckets worth of beer in 3 buckets. When we told her it was only 4-5 beers per buckets she just yelled at us and shorted us the 4th bucket. read more

Perfect mix of grit and elegance to be the perfect sports bar. Food was great, drinks cold & cheap! read more

The Tavern - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

While the atmosphere was pretty cool and they got nice decor the actual quality of food and drink kinda sucks. I went on a not very busy day so I had fairly high hopes. The fish and chips I got were absolutely garbage it was soggy and the meat was mushy and the fries were weird too. The beer bucket they brought us was also lukewarm so we had to wait like 15 mins for it to cool in the bucket of ice. Like come on man it wasn't busy you're telling me there were no beers in the fridge. read more

The Tavern is a cozy spot to have a beer, a cocktail, or a full meal. There are many screens about so if you're in the mood to watch sports, this is a great location to do it. Recently I saw the final four BB game (women's) while enjoying fish tacos, made with breaded cod, and a nice margarita. Will definitely go there again and try some other dishes. I subbed a side salad for the beans and rice, and it was very tasty with Crispy lettuce and fresh veggies. FYI the jalapeno ranch dressing does have a little kick to it, which I liked. read more

The Tavern - Bar, dining room - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Usually love this place but got the shittiest entree tonight that you would think nobody would allow to be sold, seriously. See my photo reference--ordered the White Wings and got the blackest crustiest shit I have ever witnessed--not to mention how bone dry the chicken inside was-- nobody should be subjected to such slop nor pay for it. Buyer BEWARE! Enjoy ACL the right way and don't go somewhere that allows this to walk outside of the kitchen read more

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Stopped by during the snowstorm and found The Tavern closed, with a note on the door explaining the closure. We took a minute to read it, walked back to our car, and discovered it had already been booted. The entire process took only a few minutes. While I understand parking enforcement exists, booting cars during extreme weather conditions, especially when customers are simply checking whether the business is open, felt excessive and frustrating. Never got the chance to try the food or drinks, but the experience left a bad impression. read more

Came to The Tavern on 12th and Lamar, to watch the game on my birthday. The food was great but the service was outstanding. Maddie was our bartender and she was super fun. Old Austin charm at its best!!! read more

The Tavern - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Stopped by Augie's Attic during a UT baseball playoff game today and they didn't even have the game on one of the TV's. Sad. The current owners, management and bartenders are completely clueless. Twenty years ago this place would have been packed for a Longhorn playoff game. read more

I always love coming here the atmosphere, food and the staff are amazing! The management comes out often and asks for our experience and what we think can make it even better. They really pay attention to customers and you always have a good time. read more

The Tavern - Pitcher while waiting for food - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

The building is over a century old and designed in a traditional German architectural style, which gives it a unique charm. It's also a Kansas City Chiefs bar, complete with a signed Mahomes photo and a Kelce jersey. The upstairs has a cozy, attic-like atmosphere, ideal for relaxing or playing board games. The biggest surprise, though, was the food. I tried the jalapeño ranch brisket wedge salad, which was substantial, with rich, flavorful brisket and a generous serving. Service was prompt, attentive, and friendly. I'm glad I finally stopped by--this place is a gem! read more

Diana is amazing!!! I would come back every day!!!!! Taverna is the best and so is Diana

Original happy hour plan was tharwted since the power was out next-door so we popped into The Tavern for a beverage and dinner and it did not disappoint. Despite having lived here for 15 years, I had never been in here. Staff was attentive. Good dive bar vibe. Decent happy hour menu. I went with a margarita off the regular menu and it hit the spot. Don't sleep on the pretzel. It might be one of the best I've had. I got the fish and chips which were pretty standard if not a little over breaded for my liking. Though I also wasn't too hungry after sharing the pretzel. The wings my friend ordered look great. Overall great experience and I'd go back anytime I'm in the area. read more

I goggled "Chiefs bar in Austin" for MNF and so happy we found the Tavern! The people were friendly, the Mahomes fries were SO good and our amazing server (whose name I have forgotten) didn't steer me wrong with the Cadillac burger. I would absolutely go back Chiefs game or not when I'm back in town. read more

I've been coming here for years and this place rules. Really fun old fashioned vibe inside and the food and drinks are top tier. It's a weekly routine for my friends and I to come here and Maddie and Blade always take the best care of us. It's the kind of place that will give you a fun nickname if you come often enough, but it's haunted so watch your step read more

Stopped here with a friend after leaving Pease Park. I ordered the Tex mex burger and sweet potatoes fries which came to a total of $16.24. The food was fine, but the service was slow and rude, we wanted our check and the server took 30 minutes to check on us so we closed out at the bar. The place was mostly empty besides a few people watching a soccer game. read more

The Tavern - Tex Mex Burger and Sweet Potato fries - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Basically the ideal NFL game watching experience. Was here with a big group on the way out of town. Great sightlines and good food, but the stand out is the friendly and responsive staff. They take pride in the place and it shows. read more

Had the brisket queso nachos, super good and filling. great drinks at good prices. Sweet hideaway near campus. Parking is a little inconvenient, and if you have a nicer car you can't park by the door to see it (it's across the street in a large lot). It fills up quick so if you want to see a Chiefs game then make sure to be there 1 hour early minimum. Everyone is super welcoming. Awesome chief fan experience. The upstairs gets crazy with cheering, I loved it as an avid football fan. The vibes are great. Saw Shane Gillies here too. read more

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Terrible service! Food sucks. Worst in Austin. Manager is mean. Never going back because of the lack of service.

Food was typical bar food, ambience was cool, service was kinda weird. Four of us sat down at a booth and waited for at least ten minutes with no service. I wondered if we needed to order at the bar but we noticed a QR code stuck to the table, instructions to order food and pay online. So we passed the phone around the table and ordered and paid. Literally as soon as we finished the server came over with an order pad but we had already ordered and paid for the food. Several different people brought out orders at different times. The original server just refilled water for one person at our table. That was it. Weird part was at the end. She literally stopped us as we were leaving asking about a tip. I was honestly confused. The online app did not itemize the receipt so I assumed tip had been included. She insisted we go back to look at the tab, but it had disappeared as I'd paid it a half hour earlier. I gave her a $20 just to get out of there. What hit me later is that she did virtually nothing. We ordered online. Other people brought our food. If she had taken our order herself and brought our food, the tip would've been more appropriate. If she had given me a receipt where I could see charges and itemizations, and if she had actually served us, she would've gotten a better tip. read more

The food here was pretty good and the environment was enjoyable for game day -- definitely a solid spot to hang out and eat. Service overall was alright, but unfortunately my experience with the male bartender today left a negative impression. We only ordered regular sodas and a tap beer (no cocktails or mixed drinks), yet when we tipped 10% of our tab, he took our receipt, shook his head, and then walked across the bar to show it to another server. The two of them made comments and looked our way, which was uncomfortable and unnecessary in front of other customers. I understand tipping is part of the service industry, but we did tip, and I would've appreciated more professionalism. A good restaurant experience shouldn't come with being made to feel singled out for how much you leave. Overall, I'd come back for the food and atmosphere and sit at an actual table, but management should know this type of behavior from staff can really take away from what otherwise was a nice visit. read more

Blade makes the best Bloody Marys in Austin- this place is the shit and Ricky makes the best Micheladas

The Tavern is the best. Beef Stroganoff knocked my socks off. Shout out Maddie, best waitress in Austin.

Came to The Tavern to watch a Texas Football game. It was very hot and muggy in the restaurant there is not good AC or air circulation due to the age of the building. However, they have tons of TV screens which is good for watching sports. We sat at a table in the bar area and had drinks and appetizers. The bar was able to make me a few mezcal margaritas and the drinks we a good value and tasty for the price. We had appetizers while watching the game including the pretzel with cheese and stone ground mustard which was served warm and was a good bar snack with appropriate dipping sauces. Also has the potato skins served with cheese, bacon, chives and sour cream and were a good texture. Overall, I think this historical establishment is a great place to watch sporting events and enjoy cocktails and bar snacks. Could use some improvements to air circulation and temperature in the hot Texas summer. read more

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Always an amazing place, but manager Jane made sure our group was made to feel extra welcome, like she always does. Tonight she suggested special Shark Week fish tacos which were super on point. An essential Austin classic that is firing on all cylinders. read more

The Tavern - Fish taco special for Shark Week - Sports Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Cool historical bar, but the service is very bad. Nothing management couldn't easily fix.

We came from out of town for football Sunday and Blade made us feel right at home. He had the tvs set up to perfection and took care of the entire bar with ease. Knew what he was talking about with football too. Told us about the white wings and it was a perfect recommendation delicious. We can't wait to be back!!! read more

Amazing service! Better food! An absolute must stop if you're visiting Austin! Zach, Bo, and Randy are all outstanding. Couldn't have had a better experience. Definitely recommend read more

I love the Tavern but the phone number doesn't work so there's no way to order takeout ‍

Perfect to watch a game! So many TVs. Went as a 49ers fan in a sea of cowboys fans and had a blast watching the cowboys get wrecked. Our bartender was very attentive and nice. Knocked a star bc the food is pretty gross and pricey. Just typical overpriced bar food. Eat before!! read more

Tonight we went to the tavern for a meal and a live show and it was great. We had prime rib with salad or lobster bisque with mashed potatoes and green beans. For dessert we had peach cobbler with a scoop of ice cream. The live show was well done entertaining and engaging. We haven't been to the tavern in years but it's an Austin jewel that everyone would enjoy. Parking was ample and close. read more

Needs better management- but never let this place go out- it smells like an old Library upstairs. Was a grocery store in 1935- one of the longest remaining bars with red trimmed windows inside- get them business while they find a good manager to get the right team in read more

Stopped by on a Saturday (6/21) around 1:30pm, waited 10 minutes without seeing a waiter, tried to order at the bar, where the bartender informed me I had a server, but that the server was "busy". I told the bartender I was just going to go to Shoal Creek Saloon down the street, and he was like, "See ya!". haha. They just don't care. The dudes that wait on tables (they're mostly dudes) are horrible. Some restaurant owners blame lack of good employees on the Austin economy, but why are the gals who wait on the tables at Shoal Creek Saloon (yes, they're almost all gals) so awesome? Better pay, benefits? I dunno, but the Tavern is a consistently frustrating experience... read more