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Freedmen's

Freedmen's

(Now Closed)
BBQ Joint, Beer Garden, and Whisky Bar$$$$
West University, Austin
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  • Patrick D.heart icon on user image
    Patrick DuffyJune 18, 2013
    Cool place! Have them make you a drink based on the alcohol you enjoy!
  • Meganheart icon on user image
    MeganMarch 2, 2013
    The Gin Fizz is worth the splurge and the banana pudding is delicious!
  • Dre S.heart icon on user image
    Dre SanchezDecember 24, 2015
    Excellent BBQ, beer is great. Whiskey - Ask for my man Jesse!!
  • Kelly 🐘 M.heart icon on user image
    Kelly 🐘 MartinMay 7, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Their monthly whiskey special is a great deal!
  • Dave P.heart icon on user image
    Dave PowersMarch 26, 2016
    The brisket was good but it wasn't sliced properly unless you like it in big chunks. The beans were really good but the coleslaw was weird. Service is good.
  • Joe S.heart icon on user image
    Joe SkrabaJanuary 27, 2016
    Very good BBQ, limited menu for lunch and a bit pricy
  • Erik G.heart icon on user image
    Erik GonzalezSeptember 16, 2016
    The fatty brisket was rendered well and had excellent bark.
  • Joel M.heart icon on user image
    Joel MeadorMarch 5, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Pit chili, pork belly, German potatoes, flip envy, and old-fashioned are fan-fucking-tastic.
  • Mikkel R.heart icon on user image
    Mikkel RossingJune 27, 2016
    Go family style and share a bit of everything
  • Jerry M.heart icon on user image
    Jerry MiltonDecember 21, 2012
    BBQ and tasty concoctions from the bar.
  • Daniel B.heart icon on user image
    Daniel BenettiMay 9, 2016
    The moist brisket made my eyes cross, delicious.
  • Nadine
    NadineFebruary 23, 2013
    The banana pudding, German potatoes, sausage and short ribs are amaze balls.
  • Bryan G.heart icon on user image
    Bryan GoodsonMay 25, 2014
    Try the German potato salad. Best I've ever had.
  • Forest W.heart icon on user image
    Forest WillardJuly 3, 2016
    Beef ribs, jalapeno cheddar sausage, brisket
  • Zack L.heart icon on user image
    Zack LazarSeptember 4, 2016
    Both food and the cocktails were on point.
  • Jeremy T.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy TannerMarch 6, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Brisket. Pork belly. Do it.
  • Kelly A.
    Kelly AMay 28, 2016
    Amazing pulled pork and desserts!
  • Max K.heart icon on user image
    Max KFebruary 5, 2015
    Definitely save room for the banana pudding
  • Nick Q.heart icon on user image
    Nick QuinlanDecember 7, 2014
    This barbecue is so good you don't even need the sauce.
  • Nick Q.heart icon on user image
    Nick QuinlanDecember 6, 2014
    Get the brisket and the cocktails!
  • Ben T.
    Ben ThomaJune 1, 2017
    Top 10 Brisket: 2017 Texas Monthly Best BBQ Issue
  • Brandon R.heart icon on user image
    Brandon RosageMarch 26, 2015
    Brisket in a great atmosphere
  • Robert A.heart icon on user image
    Robert AndrewsApril 18, 2016
    Try the pork Ribs and beef brisket.
  • Jon R.heart icon on user image
    Jon RohanSeptember 17, 2015
    Save room for the banana pudding
  • Joshua C.heart icon on user image
    Joshua ChaneyApril 18, 2016
    Try the Beans! Amazing!
  • Kyle B.heart icon on user image
    Kyle BunchFebruary 24, 2013
    Swanky new spot up by campus, good for food or drink.
  • Thomas W.heart icon on user image
    Thomas WoodardJuly 17, 2016
    Smoke Stack sandwich was 10/10
  • Matthew S.heart icon on user image
    Matthew SaylorsApril 10, 2018
    I know it’s odd to harp on a side dish but there beans are that good
  • Joel M.heart icon on user image
    Joel MeadorMarch 30, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Come for the meats. Stay for the pickles and Pappy 20.
  • Bryan H.heart icon on user image
    Bryan HenryApril 10, 2016
    Brisket, sausage and smoked bloody mary
  • L.D F.heart icon on user image
    L.D FergusonJuly 17, 2016
    Hanging in Austin and #loveit
  • AzyxAheart icon on user image
    AzyxAFebruary 2, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Amazing drinks
  • Esmaeil K.heart icon on user image
    Esmaeil KhaksariDecember 27, 2012
    Such a cool place. Free cocktails until new year. Go get some!
  • Abdul c.
    Abdul chambersOctober 19, 2014
    Tha brisket was awesome no doubt
  • Jaden F.
    Jaden FelixJanuary 9, 2014
    Get a Manhattan. You'll be impressed!
  • Matrex K.
    Matrex KilgoreNovember 2, 2013
    The Lavender Collins is great!
  • Sean B.
    Sean BesserMarch 11, 2013
    3 words: Bacon Peanut Brittle!
  • Kyle D.
    Kyle DunningJune 16, 2013
    Sunday brunch is great
  • Suzanne B.
    Suzanne BennettApril 24, 2013
    This place is amazing!! Get ANYTHING!
  • Phil S.
    Phil ScumoNovember 3, 2013
    Short ribs are sooooooo good
  • Chelle M.heart icon on user image
    Chelle MorrisonApril 6, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything is awesome!
  • DarkSkin 🌺 Q.
    DarkSkin 🌺 QueenAugust 28, 2013
    Order the pulled pork!!!!!
  • Ryan B.
    Ryan BiggsJanuary 18, 2013
    The Smokin' Cactus is amazing.
  • Joey G.
    Joey GallahanApril 1, 2015
    $10 lunchbox for the win
  • Matt L.
    Matt LindsayMay 12, 2013
    Jalapeno cheese is killer!
  • Jacob G.heart icon on user image
    Jacob GarciaAugust 8, 2014
    Brisket and bourbon
  • Erin C.
    Erin CurryFebruary 8, 2014
    Smokin' cactus is amaze 😋
  • Brooke B.
    Brooke ButlerJune 30, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Bartender of the year award goes to George.
  • Sliman A.
    Sliman AlhathalFebruary 16, 2014
    Hi i'm there guys
  • David B.
    David BryantJanuary 15, 2018
    Freedman's is not as good as promoted; late night food = dog food and sloooooooow service.
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