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Freedmen's

(Now Closed)

BBQ Joint, Beer Garden, and Whisky Bar$$$$

West University, Austin

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NadineFebruary 23, 2013
The banana pudding, German potatoes, sausage and short ribs are amaze balls.
Joe SkrabaJanuary 27, 2016
Very good BBQ, limited menu for lunch and a bit pricy
Patrick DuffyJune 18, 2013
Cool place! Have them make you a drink based on the alcohol you enjoy!
David J. NeffSeptember 6, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Any place that has Frito pie listed as a side.....that's our kind of place.
KathrineJune 5, 2015
Really good brisket and chili!
Nathalie AJanuary 3, 2017
The brisket was exceptional. Ribs were good but not the best I've ever had.
Dre SanchezDecember 24, 2015
Excellent BBQ, beer is great. Whiskey - Ask for my man Jesse!!
Kyle ContinoJanuary 4, 2015
Everything here is fantastic. I'm in love with the beets.
Nick QuinlanDecember 7, 2014
This barbecue is so good you don't even need the sauce.
Joel MeadorMarch 5, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Pit chili, pork belly, German potatoes, flip envy, and old-fashioned are fan-fucking-tastic.
Mikkel RossingJune 27, 2016
Go family style and share a bit of everything
Jeremy TannerMarch 6, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Brisket. Pork belly. Do it.
Max KFebruary 5, 2015
Definitely save room for the banana pudding
Matthew SaylorsApril 10, 2018
I know it’s odd to harp on a side dish but there beans are that good
Jerry MiltonDecember 21, 2012
BBQ and tasty concoctions from the bar.
Bryan GoodsonMay 25, 2014
Try the German potato salad. Best I've ever had.
Joel MeadorMarch 30, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Come for the meats. Stay for the pickles and Pappy 20.
Daniel BenettiMay 9, 2016
The moist brisket made my eyes cross, delicious.
Zack LazarSeptember 4, 2016
Both food and the cocktails were on point.
Forest WillardJuly 3, 2016
Beef ribs, jalapeno cheddar sausage, brisket
Kelly AMay 28, 2016
Amazing pulled pork and desserts!
Nick QuinlanDecember 6, 2014
Get the brisket and the cocktails!
Brandon RosageMarch 26, 2015
Brisket in a great atmosphere
Esmaeil KhaksariDecember 27, 2012
Such a cool place. Free cocktails until new year. Go get some!
Robert AndrewsApril 18, 2016
Try the pork Ribs and beef brisket.
Kyle BunchFebruary 24, 2013
Swanky new spot up by campus, good for food or drink.
Ben ThomaJune 1, 2017
Top 10 Brisket: 2017 Texas Monthly Best BBQ Issue
Bryan HenryApril 10, 2016
Brisket, sausage and smoked bloody mary
Jon RohanSeptember 17, 2015
Save room for the banana pudding
Joshua ChaneyApril 18, 2016
Try the Beans! Amazing!
Thomas WoodardJuly 17, 2016
Smoke Stack sandwich was 10/10
Matrex KilgoreNovember 2, 2013
The Lavender Collins is great!
Sean BesserMarch 11, 2013
3 words: Bacon Peanut Brittle!
Abdul chambersOctober 19, 2014
Tha brisket was awesome no doubt
AzyxAFebruary 2, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Amazing drinks
Jaden FelixJanuary 9, 2014
Get a Manhattan. You'll be impressed!
L.D FergusonJuly 17, 2016
Hanging in Austin and #loveit
Ryan BiggsJanuary 18, 2013
The Smokin' Cactus is amazing.
Suzanne BennettApril 24, 2013
This place is amazing!! Get ANYTHING!
Kyle DunningJune 16, 2013
Sunday brunch is great
Erin CurryFebruary 8, 2014
Smokin' cactus is amaze 😋
Phil ScumoNovember 3, 2013
Short ribs are sooooooo good
DarkSkin 🌺 QueenAugust 28, 2013
Order the pulled pork!!!!!
Jacob GarciaAugust 8, 2014
Brisket and bourbon
Chelle MorrisonApril 6, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Everything is awesome!
Matt LindsayMay 12, 2013
Jalapeno cheese is killer!
Joey GallahanApril 1, 2015
$10 lunchbox for the win
Brooke ButlerJune 30, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Bartender of the year award goes to George.
Sliman AlhathalFebruary 16, 2014
Hi i'm there guys
David BryantJanuary 15, 2018
Freedman's is not as good as promoted; late night food = dog food and sloooooooow service.

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