Suggestions for Dive Bar near Downtown Austin, Austin

kim w. • March 17, 2011Great dive bar. Cool, laid back, gritty vibe. Ace pear on draft.

Stephanie M. • March 12, 2013One of my favorite dive bars of all time. It's dark, they have a great jukebox, amazing burgers and full bar. Enjoyed alone or with a group. Can't recommend enough.

Victor T. • September 22, 2012Great staff. Get there early to grab a table on the right, especially when Calling Jack Burton is playing.

Jessica R. • December 16, 2010New paint job. Fun place. Cool bartenders. Good industrial goth scene on wed/sat and awesome 80's on sunday. $2 wells make it even better.

Liz B. • June 6, 2014The venue is a little slice of heaven. The back sitting area is nice and shaded w/a nice area for a singer/band to perform.

Ilya P. • March 11, 2014Classic dive bar with a great jukebox and arcade games.

Scott B. • April 28, 2023Old school Austin indoor/outdoor venue with a dive bar feel. Amazingly well curated music lineups year round, especially during SXSW.

Kristina T. • January 2, 2016Good vibes, music variety, great people and plenty of atmosphere. One hell of a place to spend NYE. Thanks for the awesome evening y'all.

Victoria S. • January 10, 2015A dark little hidey hole next to the Texas state capital. Inexpensive no fuss cocktails or beer. Great juke box. Atmospheric.

Erin G. • June 14, 2017Tequila + dive bar = good times to be had.

Miguel L. • March 16, 2019Great little dive bar atmosphere to hang out. The merch is also prime stuff so get yourself a hat and rep when you head out.

Nathan H. • September 11, 2018Great spot on Rainey. Spacious, laid back, good music, friendly bartenders. Overall, I’d call it comfortable.

Jennifer K. • April 14, 2017Nice little outside bar with dog friendly area for hanging out. 2 outdoor stages for music!

Elyse P. • March 28, 2013Super cute, lovely service, and the most important of all tasty specialty drinks ;)

David B. • March 19, 2010order a tall boy of lonestar

Antonio B. • April 21, 2016The Jumbo Lump Crab with Crawfish Stack was amazing along with the Bacon-Wrapped Brussel Sprouts.

Saundra • February 27, 2013formerly, the legendary EMOS, Try to get past the 2" of urine in the porta-potty and you'll love this place.Still one of the greatest venues to see a band outside while feeling like you're inside.

Theresa D. • October 29, 2012The chips and queso here are awesome. The chips are warm and fresh and the queso has a nice bit of pico on top for that extra kick of flavor!

keinemoniker e. • September 4, 2012my favorite underground basshaven..a dedicated dance music venue for over ten years..sick sound great staff and dj's and cheap drinks..what else do you need.

Gina R. • March 19, 2011One of the best spicy bloody marys I have ever had!!

Brea S. • January 6, 2020Nice and chill outside, cozy inside. Cool place to hang out and watch sports.

Miranda D. • March 29, 2013Great atmosphere and tasty specialty drinks. Love the sangria in a mason jar idea.

John W. • April 20, 2010Great mimosas along with great service (ask for Lori). I'd recommend sharing, too...big portions so ask for an extra side plate for your late friend.

Gene R. • June 13, 2015Nice Zen place set up like a Japanese garden, complete with bamboo. They have wine on tap as well as beer.

Tom L. • July 6, 2018Best Jazz in Texas!!

Milas D. • August 24, 2019Coffee, craft cocktails, classic Rainey feels. Great spot.

Natanya A. • September 26, 2010Try the sliders for some burger variety. You can mix and match them too!

Nazim H. • May 13, 2012Great atmosphere on the roof top. A got-to-go place if you're in Austin