Where is the Best Dive Bar in Austin, Texas?
There is no longer a membership fee for this classic Texas dive bar! Sitting just feet from the city limits, Sam’s is a smoking venue with a greasy spoon kitchen to boot. Cold Pabst for $1.50 and the nicest laidback staff around. They have a full range of beers, but I think it’s Bring Your Own Liquor, so call ahead if you are a whisky fan. Good music from Ramsay Midwood on Wednesdays and pool tables in the back to keep ya busy.I rate it a 10 because it is a no fuss, real deal bar without the meatmarket, hipster scene. Just my style! Most people I know that make it out are in awe of its simplicity and each seem to convert to Sam’s Fans upon entering. Come on out!Pros + off the radarCons – i usually go on a school night (ouch)
Awesome drink specials, i had 5 shots of Jameson and 2 fireman’s 4’s for like 20 bucks, take that 6th street! All this while watching 4 bluegrass bands for free, 3 of which were actually really good! My lady bartender was hot and flirt y and i got to drink and hangout with the headlining band, the Lonesome hero’s, after they played. If your tired of 6th or simply just can’t afford it try out the hole in the wall also, I recommend mug shots, bar fly’s, and Scoot inn. All four of these guys are awesome simply because sometimes you want to get blasted somewhere without a sorrostitute screaming “Oh my god Thats sooballer!” into your ear.Pros + Cheap and funCons – parking was little irritating but apparently you can park in the lot nextdoor after 9 or 10 but i’m not sure
When I first moved into 78704 2 1/2 yrs ago, I would drive by TH Horseshoe Lounge and think who would want to go there. Everything I had heard about the bar was that it was a rough place full of biker gangs and geriatrics. This could only be further from the truth. The horseshoe is a friendly laidback environment with an assortment of people from their twenties to their eighties. One can play pool or my favorite shuffle board and get some free tips from the famous Happy Jack, a regular there for the past thirty years and one of the nicest guys Ive ever met. If youre not up to gaming just pull up a stool and have a cold one while listening to Willie on the jukebox. The Shoe is by far the best bar in Austin, TX.Pros + Long Happy hour, Affordable drinks, Not incredibly loudCons – None
Nasty’s is by far the best bar in Austin. It has the best music, the best drinks, and the best atmosphere! Also, for all you single ladies out there, the Nasty’s guys are smokin hot! And, if you’re on the prowl, you definitely want to check out Nasty’s on a Thursday night when all the hunky rugby players are there. Nasty’s is the perfect bar for all Austinites. It has a great mix of people, awesome live music on Saturday nights, delicious fancy margaritas, and fun pool tables! Nasty’s is the place to be!Pros + Inexpensive, Good Drinks, Good Music
