Walter's Tavern

$ • Coffee Shops, Greek

Hours:
2336 S Congress Ave, Austin
(512) 599-4069

About Walter's Tavern

Walter's Tavern is a charming restaurant located in a beautiful Victorian house, offering a blend of sports bar and coffee shop vibes. The atmosphere is laid-back and perfect for various activities, from working remotely to enjoying time with friends and family. Visitors can choose from different seating areas, including cozy upstairs nooks, a vibrant downstairs bar, and an inviting outdoor patio.

The tavern is known for its excellent drinks, including coffee, cocktails, and matcha martinis. Guests have praised specific menu items like the Walter's French 75 cocktail, migas, and a croissant sandwich with egg, bacon, and spring mix. The food and drink quality, along with friendly service from the owner and staff, contribute to a welcoming experience.

Walter's Tavern also hosts fun events throughout the week, such as open mic nights, trivia, and karaoke, making it a lively spot to visit. As a historical building, it adds a unique charm, drawing visitors looking to check off their Austin bucket list. While parking can be a bit tricky, the overall experience, including the ambiance, service, and delicious offerings, makes Walter's Tavern a highly recommended destination for locals and tourists alike.

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Walter's Tavern Reviews

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219 ratings
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Food
4.3
Atmosphere
4.4
Service
4.4

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Worst thing about the experience of going to Fredo enjoying a kickback, cozy place that I could kick it with my friends and work on my songs, was meeting the owner Harry Karr, a very pretentious and affected bald man who owns the restaurant. He purposely set out to embarrass me and accusingly said are you going to order anything? And told him I take a cappuccino he said you know you have to pay for that first? I said I'm aware of how coffee shops work I'm 53 years old. From that...read full review

After successfully avoiding the owner Harry for weeks and having no problems. I stopped by to invite some of my friends that work and hang out there to my show this weekend during sxsw, Harry was there so I immediately turned around to leave. This disturbed and childish individual followed me out to the gate where I was talking to another performer in the show and started a loud stupid argument with me about my last review me I can't see someone like this being successful for...read full review

the owner is not very friendly or Genuine. embarrassed me in front of the other customers insinuating that I wasn't going to order, I asked for an espresso and he said you know you have to pay for that first. most people he leaves alone but if he decides that he doesn't like you there is no talking to him. the coffee is pretty mediocre and the food is way overpriced, if you go at night when he's not there you're liable to have a good time and maybe some good conversations, but...read full review

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Hours

Monday 11AM - 12AM
Tuesday 11AM - 12AM
Wednesday 11AM - 12AM
Thursday 11AM - 12AM
Friday 11AM - 12AM
Saturday 9AM - 12AM
Sunday 9AM - 12AM
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