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The Tavern

3.5 (494 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Bar pretzels
Josh P.

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.

Karla D.

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!

Classic Wings
Jennifer V.

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.

Kris C.

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

Chips & dip
Amanda M.

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!

Bar, dining room
Linda M.

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.

Someone else's magically food I never witnessed
Danni G.

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

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!!!

Pitcher while waiting for food
Jordan B.

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.

Tex Mex Burger and Sweet Potato fries
Kia L.

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.

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

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

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3 months ago

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

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

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7 months ago

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

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10 months ago

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

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Top notch service at the bar friendly staff and great food, good ppl. Drinks were good and tasty.

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2 years ago

Nathan and Jenny are amazing. Come here to see them, you will not be disappointed! Ambiance is great and so are the drinks :)

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Ask the Community - The Tavern

Do they open early for EPL soccer matches?

The Tavern is an Arsenal pub, so they are open for all AFC matches at any hour of the day.

Is it 21 and up only?

It's all ages

I don't recall, is there an elevator?

Just a dumb waiter for food.

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The Tavern - sportsbars - Updated May 2026

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