Bar Food in Austin worth going out for.

The city everyone moved here for is still around, but you have to know which streets it retreated to.

I keep track of bar food in Austin and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Summer Trivia Nights

Summer Trivia Nights

Wed, Sep 16 · 6:00 PM

Downtown Austin

weekly pub quiz competition

The Water Tank- Vinyl Brews Coffee

The Water Tank- Vinyl Brews Coffee Hot right now

McNeil • $$

Dive bar with a big heart

Bouldin Acres

Bouldin Acres Hot right now

Mercado Heights • $$

Sports, drinks & pickleball

Grata’s Pizzeria

Grata’s Pizzeria Hot right now

Zilker • $$

Philly sports bar & pizza

B.D. Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller

B.D. Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller Hot right now

Mueller • $$

Irish pub & game days

Lazarus Brewing Co. East 6th

Lazarus Brewing Co. East 6th Newcomer

Holly

neighborhood brewpub & taproom

Warehouse Billiard Bar

Warehouse Billiard Bar Hot right now

South Austin • $$

Pool hall & karaoke

Mister Tramps Sports Pub

Mister Tramps Sports Pub Hot right now

North Austin Civic Association • $$

Titans fan headquarters

Wanderlust Wine Co. - Shady Lane

Wanderlust Wine Co. - Shady Lane

Govalle

Self-serve wine bar

Micklethwait Barbecue

Micklethwait Barbecue Great Terrace

MLK-183 • $$

Church-turned-smokehouse barbecue

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Remedy

Remedy

Downtown Austin • $$

Loud football energy & strong drinks

St. Elmo Brewing Company - Springdale

St. Elmo Brewing Company - Springdale

LBJ

Sunlit brews & food trucks

Equipment Room

Equipment Room

Greater South River City • $$

Vinyl listening bar

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Frequently asked questions

How are these bar food in Austin chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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