Austin, Texas

Mister Tramps Sports Pub

Bar · $10–20

Neighborhood pub features local & craft beers plus meals such as burgers, pizza & club sandwiches.

Mockingbird Saloon (The Local)

Bar · $10–20

Moontower Saloon

Bar · $20–30

Chill dog-friendly hangout with an oak-shaded patio hosting live music, volleyball & food trailers.

Nickel City

Bar · $20–30

Retro watering hole with craft cocktails & a laid-back attitude plus coney dog food truck.

Parlor & Yard

Bar · $10–20

Welcoming bar & lounge with board games & sports in the yard, plus a full bar, pub grub & more.

Pinthouse Pizza (Burnet)

Restaurant · $10–20

British-pub-inspired spot with elaborate pizzas, plus a house brewery specializing in hoppy beers.

Posse East

Bar · $10–20

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

SABG (South Austin Beer Garden)

Bar · $20–30

Rustic bar offering up beers, burgers & Texas barbecue, plus an outdoor area with a playground.

Scholz Garten

Restaurant · $20–30

Packed during football games, this famed spot features beer & burgers in a shaded outdoor setting.

Shiner's Saloon

Bar · $10–20

Upbeat spot with a cowboy vibe supplying American grub into the wee hours & live music all week.

Shoal Creek Saloon

Restaurant · $20–30

Crawfish, burgers, beer & spirited football fans fuel this hopping Cajun bar & grill.

Star Bar

Bar · $10–20

Relaxed, modern watering hole with Jenga, craft beer & 2 patios for people-watching.

Texas Bar & Grill

Bar · $10–40

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

The Bon Aire

Bar · $10–20

The Butterfly Bar (The Vortex)

Bar · $10–30

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

The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen (Lakeway)

Restaurant · $20–30

Thin-crust pizza & New American eats accompany the wine list at this relaxed hangout with a patio.

The Jackalope

Bar · $10–50

Dive bar with a giant jackalope sculpture & other quirks, plus burgers, pizza, music & happy hours.

The League Kitchen & Tavern (Avery Ranch/Austin)

Restaurant · $20–30

Rollicking restaurant offering creative New American fare & drinks in airy surroundings.

The Tavern

Bar · $20–30

German-influenced sports bar boasting 50 high-def TVs, a rotating beer menu & an upstairs patio.

The Water Tank Bar & Grill

Bar · $10–20

Unpretentious neighborhood watering hole offering karaoke & open mic nights, pool tables & pub grub.

Thirsty Nickel / Thirsty's

Bar · $10–20

No-frills watering hole featuring basic beers, live bands & DJs in a rollicking atmosphere.

Victory Lap Rainey

Bar

Warehouse Billiard Bar

Bar · $10–20

No-frills sports bar & pool parlor offering twice-weekly karaoke, foosball & daily happy hour deals.

WTF Icehouse

Bar · $10–20

Style-conscious hangout with a dress code & a selection of high end beers, wines & spirits.