Both a great outdoor hang - paired with friendly staff and tasty/reasonably priced drinks…read moreWorth a stop on Rainey

Rating: 4.2/5 This…read moreis one of the nicer bars on Rainey Street, with a decor style that really stands out. The interior is unique and gives off a fun, laid back college bar vibe. They offer daily drink specials, and we stopped by on a Tuesday night when margaritas were $3. I ordered a frozen margarita, which was pretty good, especially for the price. There was a live musician playing during our visit, which added to the overall atmosphere. Side Piece Pies is also located down the hall, making it easy to grab a slice of pizza to enjoy with your drink.

Picture this: it's 100+ degrees on July 4th at the first-ever concert being held at Q2 stadium, the…read moreiconic annual Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic that runs for 12 blistering hours from 11a to 11p. For reasons that make no sense to any experienced summer festival-goer, the Q2 powers-that-be decided to make this a "no re-entry" event, meaning that attendees are basically locked in the stadium with very few options for relief from the heat. Thank heaven for PointsBet Sports Bar! PointsBet Austin is located inside of Q2 stadium on the north end near the Zebra Gate, up some stairs just to your right as you enter the gate. They have cold air-conditioning, at least one phone recharging station, a few table games, seating for at least 50 people, and standing room for a couple hundred others. Plus, there's a huge horseshoe bar serving plenty of canned and mixed beverages. The whole north wall is floor-to-ceiling windows, providing plenty of natural light. Lastly, there are 18 flatscreens around the walls showing various sporting events and during our concert, a couple were streaming a live view of the concert stage. As expected, prices were "high" (like everything else in Austin these days), but they were in line with pricing available at the other beverage stands outside in the stadium, so we didn't pay any more than we would have out there for the same drink. According to their website, PointsBet opens 3 hours before soccer matches on regular Q2 game days, and it's one of the few air-conditioned places where non-VIP attendees can get a break from the goings-on outside.

Typical event drink prices but nice open layout as an alternative to get away from the rest of the…read morecrowds. I came here before an Austin FC match prior to heading to my seat. It wasn't too busy so it was a great place to pregame inside. That turned out to be a good idea since shortly after getting my Karbach Ranch Water, it started to pour outside. I think it surprised everyone but no complaints as we were in this great space!

Really loved this place! Wanted a casual restaurant with good food before heading to the…read moreSpringsteen concert and it was the perfect choice!! Eclectic decor, crowd and menu; it was very Austin! Service was excellent throughout and we enjoyed trying several dishes off their menu! Began with a cocktail called Roselite which was both delicious and beautiful then we tried a variety of their dishes! My absolute favorite was their oysters Rockefeller which were some of the best I have had anywhere! The topic was crispy and delicious and they were perfectly cooked! Also enjoyed the half dozen or their East Coast oysters that were delicious. Enjoyed their delicious yellowfin tuna with lemons, capers, shallots and olive oil. The fries and onion dip were also just excellent ! My only let down - and it was barely that as it was so delicious and fresh - was the smoked trout dip! Part of it was a me problem as I was comparing it to my favorite version made by State Bird - a famous eatery in San Francisco where this is one of their go to dishes - and part of it was that this restaurant has that Feankin BBQ tie so when they said smoked - I was looking forward to that smoke forward taste and their was none - but it was fresh, delicious and well prepared! Had a fantastic time here and will definitely go back! Highly recommend Uptown!

NOLA comes to East Austin. Aaron Franklin has hit another home run with revitalizing this historic…read morebuilding and offering a New Orleans vibe and menu. We only stopped by for a cocktail, but the menu looks fabulous. We did see some of their entrees, and the burgers looked wonderful. The shrimp cocktail had jumbo shrimp. Keeping with the NOLA theme, they serve po-boys, gumbo, raw Gulf and East Coast oysters, and grilled oysters. There is also a very comfortable shaded patio out back. A return visit to explore their menu is on our calendar. If you are an early bird, happy hour is Tues - Fri 2 - 6 PM.

Super fun super dog friendly bar. Came to watch a Texas basketball game during March madness…read more Friendly staff, food truck out side isn't bad at all. I only ordered queso but the other food looked good. Staff is super friendly and energetic

The compound contains CM Smokehouse and a separate indoor/outdoor (huge) bar area with covered…read moreoutdoor seating and... pickleball courts. Great all around setup, and cool to duck in for some beers and brisket, burgers and fries. Food was excellent, they bring it to you at the table, and the bar was tight. Misters i. the outdoors area were the hot ticket. Cool spot off the main drag -- in fact you wouldn't know it was there if you didn't walk behind the building--- very chill and loose.

Food was great. I had their pork belly tacos. I was expecting mini ones but to my surprise it was…read morethe big ones. Flavorful and the pork belly was tender. Also got the dip trio and was also delicious. Cocktails a plus. Service was great. Our server kept coming back to check on us and recommended food options. Very friendly. Ambiance was a vibe. Music was great. Really enjoyed sitting outdoors. Will definitely be back for more.

I love a place with a good patio. This place was a good way to break up the day for a drink/treat…read more The highlight is the soft serve margaritas. I don't know how they combine alcohol and ice cream but both are present in the drink. Service was a little slow but it was extremely busy when we went so I can understand them being a little behind.

This is a pretty chill sports bar on 6th. We went on a Saturday around 7pm and there was tons of…read morespace. You order at the counter for drinks and food and they bring it out to you. I got the Bangers and Mash and I wouldn't get it again. While the mashed potatoes were nice and creamy, the two sausage was not very tender and a bad texture. I think the food is fine in terms of bar food.

They have a 3.25% credit card surcharge - that immediately takes 2 stars of their rating, in my…read morebook. It's a nice Irish pub vibe and they have lots of TVs for the games. They have a nice selection of Irish beers (Smithwicks, Guinness, Harp, etc.) , I can't comment on the food - I didn't order any because of the 3.25% credit card surcharge. That surcharge is a huge crock of shit,

Come for the beer not the food. Fantastic selection of beer and super friendly bartenders…read more But this review is about their food truck that's run by Little House Kitchen (according to their online ordering platform). And BTW you can only order online with a qr code (this is always a bad customer experience imo). And just like this, the customer service isn't up to part. The fish is fantastic with a crispy hand batter. The fries were the absolute worst. Not crispy and tasted like I took some non name brand fries and threw them in an air fryer. And for $13 I expect more than 4 oz of fish. Sure there were plentiful fries but when they're that bad we both wasted money. But coming back to the service, with 3 empty bottles of malt vinegar and an empty ketchup dispenser and one guy working, of course I'm going to rate the service as bad. But let's face it, we come for the BEER!!

Cool place! They started decorating for Halloween. Seems like a local spot. If the weather is…read morepermitting sit outside! 8/10 Beers

The kid swag elevates this otherwise 3 ish star rating to 4- it's not just crayons and a placemat…read more Youngsters are gifted with a full swag bag, containing surprise and delight items. Skip ahead to the next paragraph if you'd prefer to be surprised, or if you want to know now read on: contents of swag bag were a little pinball + ball maze-in-one toy, a Pluckers sticker, a temporary tattoo, and a little booklet of activities with stay put hexagonal crayons that kept the kids (and I) entertained while waiting for the food. Only one of the two bags had crayons which, intentional or not, is great for two kids to share. Moss didn't start growing on me but the food took just long enough to arrive to be noticably long- especially when the orders were basic garden salads, wings, and a burger, when the restaurant was at about 55% occupied tables. Our burger also cooled considerably while we waiting for a knife to brought to us. Maybe service is slower at the outdoor space. However, the covered patio here has cute walls such as a 'grammable "i love wings so much" in the style of the popular "i love you so much" wall art off South Congress, and faux grass floor for perennial spring picnic vibes. It's also not as cacophonous as the inside of want to have normal level conversations. Game watching experience is ok. The poorly hung four screen wall at the far end gives a bit of a distorted view. If you're here to watch a particular event, choose your seats carefully. Our food was solid.I love that they have Sriracha ketchup.My side garden salad was basically a full size portion. We ordered "real" food for the kids as their kids menu was the basic American standard of unhealthies of the grilled cheese/corn dog/chicken tenders ilk. Why can't restaurants just make kid portions of everything, instead of a kids menu that makes kids think those are the only things they should be eating? That's grooming for an unhealthy future yes? Speaking of unhealthy future the doggie bag containers are styrofoam. Yipes. Service was fair. Our server was was great. When we asked someone else for a knife it took 15+ minutes. Three stalls in the Chicks room with a faucet that's too close to the sink wall, which makes it awkward for hand washing. I always think of the staff. Overall an elevated wings/sports bar spot good for groups of all sizes and vibes by UT.

Love this place. Accidentally went on a trivia night but the service was wonderful even with the…read morelarge groups. Definitely a college staple in west campus.

Because this is a bar near UT, there tends to be a bit of a younger crowd. So, absolutely a college…read morebar. However, now and again I need to be on or near the campus, and this is a great place to stop for a quick beer. I tend to swing by at times when they aren't filled with the college crowd. I really like that the staff and patrons don't seem to mind or notice the age difference. Service is really good and usually that would be surprising at a college bar. Not here, they are on it. Friendly, efficient, and professional. The prices, as you might have guessed, are quite affordable. Again, college bar. Overall, I appreciate being able to swing by and not made to feel uncomfortable.

This West Campus bar has some solid drink deals, dollar beers on Tuesdays and $8 teas on Thursdays,…read morebut that's about where the perks stop. The crowd is mostly 21-24-year-olds, and it gets extremely crowded on busy nights. Service can be frustrating; I waited 30 minutes for a drink because the bartender skipped me in line. The place sometimes smells like cigarettes and weed, which can be off putting if you're not into that scene. Their green tea and white tea shots are tasty but pricey, around $20 for three. On the upside, the blue tea is excellent and definitely worth trying. Good deals for the college crowd, but long waits, chaos, occasional smoke, and expensive shots make it hard to fully recommend.

I'm so glad we found this spot because WOW... it was amazing! We were going crazy trying to find a…read moregood brunch spot and oddly enough couldn't find one, but honestly I'm grateful because it led us here! We walked from our hotel and were greeted with so much warmth right away. We were seated instantly and had the sweetest server, Sarah, who was incredibly helpful and attentive the entire time! They started us off with popcorn which was such a fun first lol. We ordered the Brussels sprouts appetizer and they were absolutely delicious! My husband got the chicken & waffles with a side of eggs & bacon, and I ordered the chicken fried steak from the lunch menu. Both plates were AMAZING... seriously some of the best food we've had! Then they brought out cornbread and omg... SO good. This place became such a staple of our trip and we already can't wait to come back. There's just something special about finding a cute restaurant with incredible food and even better service. Definitely one of those places that leaves you wanting more!

We had a group here for dinner and were excited to try it, due to reviews. The ambience is lively,…read moreloud, and buzzy. Looked super fun. Service was good, no issues there. Friendly staff overall. The food fell flat for almost all of us. The salads were fresh and good. However, the ribs were below average. Cornbread was stale and not tasty. Biscuits tasted more like firm bread and not at all flaky/soft. That seemed weird to all of us. Chicken fried steak was soggy and not crispy. Drinks were ok. Not quite sure why the food was subpar, but there were 10 of us who all agreed we wouldn't return for food. There is a swanky little cozy speakeasy in the basement that may be good? We didn't try that.