My niece & I went out for drinks and dinner at Lala's South Pole off Davis Lane in South Austin. What a hidden gem this place is :-) I've never been there before and was so happily surprised by the Christmas decorations. It was wonderful. The atmosphere is great. The bartender, Rudy and the lady Bailey behind the bar were very welcoming, friendly and answered questions regarding drinks. And my niece has been there before but they were very kind to me, Aunt Rose. The Deadly Nightshade & Wormswort specialty drinks and the rum and coke were very tasty , & delicious drinks. Also the cook Ricardo, he was nice too. We had a delicious Caesar salad and the pizza pie was fantastic. And we had an appetizer of wings. We sat outside. It was a beautiful evening on October 21st. We will definitely be back again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristi Blansitt
One of the worst customer service experiences that I have had! My 3 year old son and I were on our evening walk. We live about a 10-15 minute walking distance from Lala’s. Normally though, with my nursing school schedule, we go for our walks when there isn’t any daylight left. However, tonight was an exception. I got out early and so I decided to venture out and take my toddler to Lala’s, which is composed of his favorite holiday theme; CHRISTMAS! 🎄 We haven’t officially had Halloween and he’s singing Christmas music with spider webs and everything “Halloween oriented”, at our house.
I looked online before we left to confirm how late kids were allowed in the venue. We got there at 6:40 and kids are allowed until 8. So great! My plan was to have an adult beverage while my little one enjoyed his pizza (which is HUGE)!!!!! I get up to the bar, with he and his stroller in-toe and both bartenders made eye contact with me and blatantly skipped over me and went to the other two groups of patrons that walked in long after me! I immediately thought to myself, “That’s the Good Lords way of telling me that I need to get a cheaper drink at the gas station, next door”. Complete disregard for every patron and not to sound intentional but I’m not an ogre looking woman!
Pizza and the attached pizza service guys were great, which abated some of the morale that I received from the bar service. But still, my idea of my toddler and I sitting at a table for a mere 15 minutes, while he ate and I drank a cold one and he relished in the Christmas decor, was eradicated very quickly and that really put a burst in our evening walk; which was a new venture for him!
Not sure that I’ll even attempt to go back there, because of how horribly we were disregarded!
“Go for the Food, but definitely DON’T STAY for the Service”!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Bill
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Best bartenders south of 290 and the pizza that’ll ruin all others.
If you’re in South Austin and haven’t hit Lala’s South Pole, you’re missing a local gem that somehow feels like Christmas and a dive bar had the perfect baby. The energy hits the second you walk in — lights, laughter, and that low hum of people actually enjoying themselves instead of pretending to.
Jeremy is the kind of bartender that makes the bar feel like home. Quick hands, sharp memory, and a vibe that says you’re taken care of. He’s equal parts mixologist and conversational ninja — the guy could teach a masterclass in smooth service without the ego.
The other bartender (you’ll know her the second you see her) deserves her own shoutout — the kind of aesthetic that belongs on a mural. Effortlessly cool, detail-oriented, and pours a drink like she’s setting the tone for the whole night.
And the pizza? Best on Davis Lane, no contest. Crispy edges, perfect cheese pull, and just greasy enough to remind you why bars with good food are a dying art.
If South Austin had a North Star, it’d hang right over Lala’s South Pole.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Homero Diaz
A great neighborhood bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheryl “Cherfire”
Did not have food there and the drink was liquor in a glass, nothing special. Seems like a a good spot for locals
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3
Damion White
La La’s South Pole is a cute little spot in south Austin and they are attached to a pizzeria. Everything is Christmas themed which is fun. Service was fine. Vibes were high. I’ll be back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Jason Radcliff
Staff are stellar. All of them. Wish I lived closer… if I did this would be my neighborhood bar. Wish I had tried the pizza—next time.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
peach
I got a stale drink, didnt know you could get such a thing. It had weird look and texture. Only myself and 1 other person who seemed to know the employees, they acted like I wasn't welcome and wanted me to leave. I asked about the drink, clearly not happy but kept my mouth shut after the response was that the liquid was only a few days old. Like.. thats not old? Also its expensive here. I dont mind with crafted cocktails, but this was out of a drink machine. It didn't look right.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Josh
Fun new outpost of North Austin Christmas-themed institution Lala's. The decorations are enveloping as usual, making this bar an experience rather than just a watering hole. It has happy hour weekdays 3-7 with discounted in week drinks, wine, and beer. They also have creative and delicious cocktails, and a pizza window. The bar has several bar seats and tables inside as well as a festive patio with more tables outside. They share a large free parking lot with adjacent businesses in the same strip, including a liquor store and a weed shop.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
RP
Cool little spot. Not as busy as the original location up north; but it’s worth it to stop by and support a local business.
bartenders were great and welcoming. even gave me a $5 gift certificate for next time. parking was easy and plentiful
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Matt Hagan
Very like the original. Great drinks and good service
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Tommy Landry
Great atmosphere and attentive staff. For where this is located the owners did a good job with the experience. Unfortunately, watch out for hidden costs. Like a $3 surcharge for “rocks” which was basically ice from a machine, and maybe 6 pieces of it. At least make ice blocks if you’re gonna add dumb charges. I won’t go lower than 3 stars for the space and people. But I won’t be going back. For a neighborhood bar, gotchas like this are deal killers. Also a surcharge for using a credit card was bad form. Just build it into the prices if you want to make that money back, like every other bar does.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Dave Williams
Christmas every day, great drinks, and maybe best pizza and wings in Austin (from Buffalo NY and know good wings and they got them).
My niece & I went out for drinks and dinner at Lala's South Pole off Davis Lane in South Austin. What a hidden gem this place is :-)
I've never been there before and was so happily surprised by the Christmas decorations. It was wonderful. The atmosphere is great.
The bartender, Rudy and the lady Bailey behind the bar were very welcoming, friendly and answered questions regarding drinks. And my niece has been there before but they were very kind to me, Aunt Rose. The Deadly Nightshade & Wormswort specialty drinks and the rum and coke were very tasty , & delicious drinks.
Also the cook Ricardo, he was nice too. We had a delicious Caesar salad and the pizza pie was fantastic.
And we had an appetizer of wings. We sat outside. It was a beautiful evening on October 21st. We will definitely be back again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the worst customer service experiences that I have had! My 3 year old son and I were on our evening walk. We live about a 10-15 minute walking distance from Lala’s. Normally though, with my nursing school schedule, we go for our walks when there isn’t any daylight left. However, tonight was an exception. I got out early and so I decided to venture out and take my toddler to Lala’s, which is composed of his favorite holiday theme; CHRISTMAS! 🎄 We haven’t officially had Halloween and he’s singing Christmas music with spider webs and everything “Halloween oriented”, at our house.
I looked online before we left to confirm how late kids were allowed in the venue. We got there at 6:40 and kids are allowed until 8. So great! My plan was to have an adult beverage while my little one enjoyed his pizza (which is HUGE)!!!!! I get up to the bar, with he and his stroller in-toe and both bartenders made eye contact with me and blatantly skipped over me and went to the other two groups of patrons that walked in long after me! I immediately thought to myself, “That’s the Good Lords way of telling me that I need to get a cheaper drink at the gas station, next door”. Complete disregard for every patron and not to sound intentional but I’m not an ogre looking woman!
Pizza and the attached pizza service guys were great, which abated some of the morale that I received from the bar service. But still, my idea of my toddler and I sitting at a table for a mere 15 minutes, while he ate and I drank a cold one and he relished in the Christmas decor, was eradicated very quickly and that really put a burst in our evening walk; which was a new venture for him!
Not sure that I’ll even attempt to go back there, because of how horribly we were disregarded!
“Go for the Food, but definitely DON’T STAY for the Service”!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Best bartenders south of 290 and the pizza that’ll ruin all others.
If you’re in South Austin and haven’t hit Lala’s South Pole, you’re missing a local gem that somehow feels like Christmas and a dive bar had the perfect baby. The energy hits the second you walk in — lights, laughter, and that low hum of people actually enjoying themselves instead of pretending to.
Jeremy is the kind of bartender that makes the bar feel like home. Quick hands, sharp memory, and a vibe that says you’re taken care of. He’s equal parts mixologist and conversational ninja — the guy could teach a masterclass in smooth service without the ego.
The other bartender (you’ll know her the second you see her) deserves her own shoutout — the kind of aesthetic that belongs on a mural. Effortlessly cool, detail-oriented, and pours a drink like she’s setting the tone for the whole night.
And the pizza? Best on Davis Lane, no contest. Crispy edges, perfect cheese pull, and just greasy enough to remind you why bars with good food are a dying art.
If South Austin had a North Star, it’d hang right over Lala’s South Pole.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A great neighborhood bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Did not have food there and the drink was liquor in a glass, nothing special. Seems like a a good spot for locals
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3
La La’s South Pole is a cute little spot in south Austin and they are attached to a pizzeria. Everything is Christmas themed which is fun. Service was fine. Vibes were high. I’ll be back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Staff are stellar. All of them. Wish I lived closer… if I did this would be my neighborhood bar. Wish I had tried the pizza—next time.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
I got a stale drink, didnt know you could get such a thing. It had weird look and texture. Only myself and 1 other person who seemed to know the employees, they acted like I wasn't welcome and wanted me to leave. I asked about the drink, clearly not happy but kept my mouth shut after the response was that the liquid was only a few days old. Like.. thats not old? Also its expensive here. I dont mind with crafted cocktails, but this was out of a drink machine. It didn't look right.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Fun new outpost of North Austin Christmas-themed institution Lala's. The decorations are enveloping as usual, making this bar an experience rather than just a watering hole. It has happy hour weekdays 3-7 with discounted in week drinks, wine, and beer. They also have creative and delicious cocktails, and a pizza window. The bar has several bar seats and tables inside as well as a festive patio with more tables outside.
They share a large free parking lot with adjacent businesses in the same strip, including a liquor store and a weed shop.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cool little spot. Not as busy as the original location up north; but it’s worth it to stop by and support a local business.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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bartenders were great and welcoming. even gave me a $5 gift certificate for next time. parking was easy and plentiful
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Very like the original. Great drinks and good service
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great atmosphere and attentive staff. For where this is located the owners did a good job with the experience. Unfortunately, watch out for hidden costs. Like a $3 surcharge for “rocks” which was basically ice from a machine, and maybe 6 pieces of it. At least make ice blocks if you’re gonna add dumb charges. I won’t go lower than 3 stars for the space and people. But I won’t be going back. For a neighborhood bar, gotchas like this are deal killers. Also a surcharge for using a credit card was bad form. Just build it into the prices if you want to make that money back, like every other bar does.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Christmas every day, great drinks, and maybe best pizza and wings in Austin (from Buffalo NY and know good wings and they got them).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cool little bar. Great happy hour specials!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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