Bars & Pubs in Austin

Lustre Pearl Rainey

Beer & cocktails are served in an airy space with a backyard & a spacious roof with downtown views.

Drinks Lounge

Unassuming watering hole with a patio, pool tables & a horseshoe-shaped bar, plus bands & DJ nights.

The Lost Well

Rock-&-roll bar offering draft beer & a lineup of local bands & musicians in an upbeat setting.

The Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX

Part of the Vortex Theater, this inviting bar boasts a homey patio, snacks & occasional live music.

The Iron Bear

Lively LGBT-friendly hangout offering DJ parties, pool, karaoke & daily happy hour.

The 04 Lounge

This no-frills neighborhood bar with pool tables, a jukebox & a patio attracts a diverse crowd.

King Bee

Bar in an old-school club space with vintage details, plus original cocktails & housemade pizza.

Posse East

Spirited sports bar with open-mike nights, a hearty pub-grub menu & flat-screens galore.

Backspin Texas Sports Bar & Grill

Bungalow

An easygoing bar with sports, music, regular specials & a big backyard with games & a taco truck.

Canary Roost

Nightly karaoke is the draw to this laid-back watering hole, also featuring billiards & darts.

Kelly's Irish Pub

Rock House Bar and Trailer Park

Chill indoor-outdoor gathering spot with a bar, food trucks, sand volleyball court & live music.

Buckshot

Energetic bar known for its creative shots, featuring multiple floors, dancing & a rooftop patio.

Anderson Mill Pub

A no-frills hangout with live music, pool, darts, poker & bar bites, plus karaoke & open mic nights.

Sagebrush

Down-home destination featuring a stage for live music shows, plus beer, cocktails & pool tables.

Backspin Texas Sports Bar & Grill

Boisterous, spacious pub with neon beer signs & high-top tables offering up draft beers & free WiFi.

School House Pub

Airy, woodsy bar & eatery supplies upscale pub grub, local brews on tap & school-themed drinks.

Texas Bar & Grill

No-frills choice for beer bargains & pub grub, with nightly poker, plus karaoke, live music & pool.

The Dizzy Rooster

A lively destination for drinks & live music in a long, funky space with a party-ready crowd.