Drinks Lounge
Unpretentious East Austin bar with pool and a record store corner. Cheap beer and secluded nooks for conversation.
11 Austin Dives picks in this neighborhood.
Unpretentious East Austin bar with pool and a record store corner. Cheap beer and secluded nooks for conversation.
East side locals joint named after Slim Harpo song with craft cocktails, live jazz/blues nights, dog-friendly patio with fire pit, and rotating food trucks.
Award-winning house-made beer, house-roasted coffee, and tacos in a restored East Austin space. Patio is legendary.
Buffalo-themed neighborhood bar with strong drinks and Detroit-style coneys from Delray Cafe next door.
World music haven with Africa Night every Saturday. Afropop dancing and global sounds in a laid-back East Austin spot.
New Orleans-meets-Austin gastropub with elevated bar food. Skeeball and scratch kitchen in a welcoming queer ally space.
No-frills East Side dive with a legendary patio, cheap drinks, and a relaxed Austin vibe.
Historic venue since 1871 with sprawling oak-shaded outdoor stage. Catch rising bands before they blow up.
Straight-shootin dive off Hwy 290 with $2 jello shots, Twisted Tea on tap, burgers, chili dogs, and a cozy patio. Former Mexican restaurant.
East Austin's premier honky-tonk with nightly two-stepping and swing. Free dance lessons and strong whiskey pours.
Quintessential East Austin hangout and a giant patio under crepe myrtles. Dog-friendly and low-key.