Suggestions for Dive Bar near Austin

Rachel M. • June 8, 2018Really great dive bar with excellent cocktails - and drink specials! Staff VERY personable - this definitely counts as one of my fave neighborhood bars.

Bryan L. • April 5, 2017Great music, a truly great dive bar.

Josh M. • November 15, 2020Perfect dive bar. Great service. Good vibes all around.

Daren E. • August 7, 2014Nice dive bar for the casual small group. Lone star in cans for ~$3

B W. • November 18, 2014I love this place-- cheap drinks poured strong. Lots of outdoor seating. Dive bar vibe. Via 313 pizza.

Matt P. • August 14, 2010Greatest rock 'n' roll dive bar staff ever! Greatest owners! Nice, LONG, pours! Cheers!

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.

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

NAKID Social Sports in Austin • January 15, 2012Great dive bar with friendly staff! Have a bud light!

Razorfish • May 4, 2012Chicken Shit Bingo every Sunday from 4-7. It's the best entertainment $2 can buy. Cheap beer, free chili dogs, and a live honky tonk band to set the mood. — Tannen C., Creative

Rachel M. • March 14, 2012One of the best dive bars in Austin. Friendly waitstaff, GREAT live music, and there's dancing every Friday.

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.

Karen R. • September 13, 2010This place is great for no BS, cheap drinks & a great jukebox. Be sure to hit up the Thursday happy hour!

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

Kim C. • August 17, 2014Awesome local dive bar!

Austin Chronicle • January 25, 2013The Scoot has been in business off and on for over 140 years, making it one of the oldest beer-slinging honky-tonks in Texas. We adore this dive bar, but the bathrooms are strictly to be avoided.

Cheng • August 23, 2019Get the chopped cheese with jalapeno!

Brian T. • January 8, 2019An essential dive bar of Austin. Amazing whiskey selection and they always have a rare gem of craft beer on tap. Simple, darkly lit, no BS, perfection. Staff has always been welcoming and cool.

Josh L. • April 2, 2016The Mgr here is amazing. There's been a couple times we've had very minor issues (no kids on patio, food took a while) & both times gave us drink tokens to make it up. Truly a professional.

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.

Dan P. • March 6, 2021The tacos bang. Great - carnitas, carne asada. Good - pescadito. Will prob skip the pastor.

Jimmy G. • March 18, 2018Cheap beer, patio great for evenings and one of a kind service.

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.

Samantha S. • March 24, 2017Perfect dive bar

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

Dawson N. • July 7, 2016Awesome little dive bar with enclosed patio on the side. Food truck in the pkg lot. Good prices and occasionally live music.

Derek W. • March 14, 2010Woodys margarita is surprisingly awesome even if it is a tad pricey. I'd say it's definitely worth the duckets

Nan B. • March 15, 2015Pinball machines are well taken care of. Such a fantastic hole in the wall!

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.

Jak B. • August 25, 2014Friendly staff & Cheers like atmosphere!