When I was an actual college student this place scared me, it looked old and it didn’t seem like it’d match my alt/whatever vibe but now that I’ve started coming here I wish I could go back to my younger self and slap em.This place is good, like surprisingly so. I’ve never been disappointed with the food or… the beer. They have an incredible selection of beer at a good price, a price college students back then and today can afford. The grilled cheese is amazing, and it’s a little known secret… but the vegan dog, let’s just say if you’re vegan/vegetarian they surprisingly have a good selection of food for ya. It’s bar vegan food but it’s damn good.The staff really makes this place even better. From the bartenders to staff they bring personality that ya don’t find much anymore, it’s a real neighborhood bar despite being tailored to the UT crowd. You’ll find a mix of folks who’ve been coming here since the 80/90s and fresh turned 21 year olds.It’s a great place to watch the Texas game on Saturdays and nfl on Sundays, and apparently they’re a west ham bar on Saturdays when the EPL is on.Whether you’re visiting Austin as a UT Alum from the 90s or a 21 year old current student, I recommend this place as a good, still affordable spot to grab food, drink and have yourself a good timeVegetarian options: They have a veggie burger and veggie dog which are very good, never had any salads here so can’t speak on that
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veggie Burger & Fries
Joshua Elzy
Extensive beer list, fun bar games, and late patio.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Fries
Lily Lindsey
Super cute! Stoped here for a drink and some food while waiting on a friend to finish up an appointment. Friendly staff I’m anxious going to places alone and didn’t have a problem here. I felt super welcome. The food was also awesome and prices were an added bonus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taylor Young
James is AMAZING! super helpful and genuine. he fixed my mustard situation quickly and awesomely. A++ 10/10 go see james and give him all of your love and money. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
nic vlcek
Classic spot I must if you are in the area, laid back and good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gene Muller
Delicious burgers in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoyed the patio on a beautiful day. Stays true to the Austin hangout I've been hitting for decades.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
Brad Cartwright
I have been going to the Crown since I was in college in the early 90s. The food is as good as ever and the beer selection is fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jalapeno Cheeseburger & Fries
JD Herrera
This is the corner bar of UT and APTS. As a gradschool nerd I loved this place 15 years ago when I was in seminary. Now that I work as a Dean, I still love to walk over for a great beer and burger at a legit price. Mid day or happy hour or late at night before a show, the crown&anchor is an anchor.
The best pub in Austin. A UT staple since forever, they serve a large variety of beers on tap and the food is top notch. Enjoy a beer on the patio when the weather is nice.
Great prices. Beer selection is very large. Service and food were really good. Cheeseburger was exceptional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jerry Hutchinson
One of if not the best burgers in austin.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
Colter MacKenzie
Nostalgic hang out spot. Great burgers. Lots of options for beer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
E 4
Before Austin turned into the monster it has become and all you needed to survive UT was a good mind, good attitude, and the will to work hard, there was Crown & Anchor.Always a mid-week respite, it was a great place to meet with friends or the occasional professor during “office hours”.My health took a turn to the left and I can no longer enjoy a beer there. But I always go back to “Crown” when I’m in town to meet up with old friends and devour the glorious greasy burgers in this temple to my college days that has gone strangely unchanged.Don’t ever change, Crown.Kid-friendliness: It’s somewhat kid friendly in the middle of the week but wouldn’t be my first choice.
When I was an actual college student this place scared me, it looked old and it didn’t seem like it’d match my alt/whatever vibe but now that I’ve started coming here I wish I could go back to my younger self and slap em.This place is good, like surprisingly so. I’ve never been disappointed with the food or… the beer. They have an incredible selection of beer at a good price, a price college students back then and today can afford. The grilled cheese is amazing, and it’s a little known secret… but the vegan dog, let’s just say if you’re vegan/vegetarian they surprisingly have a good selection of food for ya. It’s bar vegan food but it’s damn good.The staff really makes this place even better. From the bartenders to staff they bring personality that ya don’t find much anymore, it’s a real neighborhood bar despite being tailored to the UT crowd. You’ll find a mix of folks who’ve been coming here since the 80/90s and fresh turned 21 year olds.It’s a great place to watch the Texas game on Saturdays and nfl on Sundays, and apparently they’re a west ham bar on Saturdays when the EPL is on.Whether you’re visiting Austin as a UT Alum from the 90s or a 21 year old current student, I recommend this place as a good, still affordable spot to grab food, drink and have yourself a good timeVegetarian options: They have a veggie burger and veggie dog which are very good, never had any salads here so can’t speak on that
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veggie Burger & Fries
Extensive beer list, fun bar games, and late patio.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Fries
Super cute! Stoped here for a drink and some food while waiting on a friend to finish up an appointment. Friendly staff I’m anxious going to places alone and didn’t have a problem here. I felt super welcome. The food was also awesome and prices were an added bonus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James is AMAZING! super helpful and genuine. he fixed my mustard situation quickly and awesomely. A++ 10/10 go see james and give him all of your love and money. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Classic spot I must if you are in the area, laid back and good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious burgers in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoyed the patio on a beautiful day. Stays true to the Austin hangout I've been hitting for decades.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
I have been going to the Crown since I was in college in the early 90s. The food is as good as ever and the beer selection is fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jalapeno Cheeseburger & Fries
This is the corner bar of UT and APTS. As a gradschool nerd I loved this place 15 years ago when I was in seminary. Now that I work as a Dean, I still love to walk over for a great beer and burger at a legit price. Mid day or happy hour or late at night before a show, the crown&anchor is an anchor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon Cheeseburger & Fries, Hamburger, Double Jalapeño Cheeseburger, Burger with Jalapenos, Cheese Burger and Fries, Double Cheeseburger & Fries, Jalapeno Cheeseburger & Fries, Veggie Burger & Fries, Cheese Fries
The best pub in Austin. A UT staple since forever, they serve a large variety of beers on tap and the food is top notch. Enjoy a beer on the patio when the weather is nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken Salad, Super Nachos, Mushroom Swiss Burger Fries, Nachos
Great tasting burgers and fries, and a good value as well! Excellent frito pie too. Always worth stopping by when near UT campus ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Great prices. Beer selection is very large. Service and food were really good. Cheeseburger was exceptional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of if not the best burgers in austin.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
Nostalgic hang out spot. Great burgers. Lots of options for beer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Before Austin turned into the monster it has become and all you needed to survive UT was a good mind, good attitude, and the will to work hard, there was Crown & Anchor.Always a mid-week respite, it was a great place to meet with friends or the occasional professor during “office hours”.My health took a turn to the left and I can no longer enjoy a beer there. But I always go back to “Crown” when I’m in town to meet up with old friends and devour the glorious greasy burgers in this temple to my college days that has gone strangely unchanged.Don’t ever change, Crown.Kid-friendliness: It’s somewhat kid friendly in the middle of the week but wouldn’t be my first choice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon Cheeseburger & Fries, Cheese Burger and Fries, Jalapeno Cheeseburger & Fries
Great, reliable dive that hasn’t changed (in a good way!) for years. Friendly staff, plenty of seating, and an awesome delicious veggie burger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veggie Burger & Fries