Great bar, awesome atmosphere, kick ass shows and wonderful people.....I'm heartbroken that it's closing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
alandra sarles
This was my place since the loss of Lovejoy's, Headhunters, Red Eye Fly, Emo's, Jackalope and all of the other punk/metal bars that I used to love. RIP Lost
Atmosphere: 5
Tanner Goodman
I strongly endorse this venue for those who enjoy exploring emerging local and touring heavy metal bands. The food and beverages are excellent and affordably priced. The staff, including bartenders and management, are warm and inviting. It's a fantastic location in East Austin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Q
Great metal & biker bar. Wish this place was staying open
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Mary Cam Crawford Todd
Love the vibe. Git u sum
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A C
To the goober bartender today and hope the owner sees this:
Well, if you’re looking for something “lost,” it’s definitely good service at The Lost Well. This grungy dive bar delivers on the grit but fails spectacularly on basic decency. The bartender? Less welcoming, more “I’m too cool to care if you exist.” You’d have better luck finding water in a desert than a smile behind that bar.
Sure, it’s a dive, and I’m all for the rough-around-the-edges charm, but this place somehow manages to miss even that mark. Instead of being the kind of laid-back, no-frills spot East Austin is known for, it just feels… lost. And not in the cool, edgy way you might hope for.
If the goal is to leave customers parched and unimpressed, then congrats—they’ve hit rock bottom. But as for me? I won’t be digging my way back to The Lost Well anytime soon.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
George Wofford
One of the most iconic pieces of Austin. There's a food truck nearby but it's mostly about the cheap drinks and amazing music shows.
Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly at all.
Wheelchair accessibility: Very accessible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Kaitlyn High
Owner: What you said happened, is delusional. No one walks into an Austin bathroom in the year 2024 and starts accusing people of being men. I've never had this situation happen in my life and I think the issue lies with the insecurities of this woman and social justice warriors running to action and immediately taking sides without questioning whether a misunderstanding was blown up. Sounds like this woman needs a mental health check.
Around 5p.m. Monday 9/16 I visited Lost Well due to the news of their upcoming closure. I've been a patron for years, even seeing Phil Anselmo. Everything was going great, until going to the bathroom. After knocking on an occupied stall in the womens' bathroom, I heard a male voice ring out that the stall was occupied. Being 3 drinks deep, my natural reaction was to ask did I end up in the womens' or mens' room? To be clear, yes I have accidentally entered a mens' room before, I am also cautious of male encounters in a women's room as is custom for any women. Instead of empathy or communication I was met with complete hostility. The person I encountered began screaming about how they had a vagina and how rude it was to ask such a thing. As I found my stall, I apologized and admitted I was confused about the situation. Once I left the stall this said person had left and then slammed the bathroom door open to question whether I was the one who asked and how rude I had been. Again I tried to apologize and address the initial confusion which was unheard by them. Once I left the bathroom, I tried to leave Lost Well but on my way out I was essentially "tracked down" by a woman and man who accused me of being ignorant and rude to their bandmante by misgendering them. They also accused me of telling their bandmate 'they were confused' about their gender when in reality, I was confused about which bathroom i was in. Then, our bartender also came out to tell me I was being ignorant and needed to leave the premises immediately for being cruel to a member of the incoming band. At that time, I felt it was best for all parties involved to not start a screaming match and walk away. I do not think my POV would honestly be heard. But as an AFAB: I have zero problem with shared bathrooms, I have advocated my entire life for LGBTQIA+ lives, and spent 10 years+ working directly with LGBTIQA+ population. The way I was treated was degrading, heartbreaking, and 100% discriminatory of my gender. This comes as such a blow for someone who has dedicated their life to helping others and have radiates kindness to all humans, no matter what identification. I'll be honest, I cried all the way home after being verbally assaulted, accused, and humiliated in a parking lot by these people. Truly awful.
More of a metal bar than anything else. The staff is super friendly, and my experience has always been that everyone is friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
ChucKey West
Love this place. Real Deal! ole school 6th street 90s vibe off the beaten path. Band was on point! i was blown away as a first timer from key west,
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Madeline Quinn
The last one star review was left by someone who came out on the busiest night this place has ever seen, they were overwhelmed, I’ve been coming here for years and the bartenders here are the fastest in town even on busy nights.
I came here for the first time new in town and not knowing anyone, they welcomed me with open arms and I made so many life long friends here. It’s the best place to see a show, but even when there’s no show it’s the best place to come and have a drink, listen to great music and enjoy the funky atmosphere. The owner is a wonderful person who has done the most to keep live music alive and accessible to people on a budget. The staff are the salt of the earth and are the hardest working people in town. As long as you are polite, friendly and respectful (which is how you should behave in any bar you go to) you will have a wonderful time and have excellent service. I’ve never felt safer in any other bar. It’s a treasure and a second home to me and many others.
This bar and the local bands who play here are deserving of your support. If you want classic weird Austin, this the place to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Manuel Rodriguez
Probably a good reason they shutting down. Probably fine for regulars, not a fist timer person that loves the scene. Specifically staff. Would be nice to have 1 drink within an hour of standing at the bar. I had zero. ?
I miss the Lost Well. Please come back
Great bar, awesome atmosphere, kick ass shows and wonderful people.....I'm heartbroken that it's closing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was my place since the loss of Lovejoy's, Headhunters, Red Eye Fly, Emo's, Jackalope and all of the other punk/metal bars that I used to love. RIP Lost
Atmosphere: 5
I strongly endorse this venue for those who enjoy exploring emerging local and touring heavy metal bands. The food and beverages are excellent and affordably priced. The staff, including bartenders and management, are warm and inviting. It's a fantastic location in East Austin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great metal & biker bar. Wish this place was staying open
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Love the vibe. Git u sum
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
To the goober bartender today and hope the owner sees this:
Well, if you’re looking for something “lost,” it’s definitely good service at The Lost Well. This grungy dive bar delivers on the grit but fails spectacularly on basic decency. The bartender? Less welcoming, more “I’m too cool to care if you exist.” You’d have better luck finding water in a desert than a smile behind that bar.
Sure, it’s a dive, and I’m all for the rough-around-the-edges charm, but this place somehow manages to miss even that mark. Instead of being the kind of laid-back, no-frills spot East Austin is known for, it just feels… lost. And not in the cool, edgy way you might hope for.
If the goal is to leave customers parched and unimpressed, then congrats—they’ve hit rock bottom. But as for me? I won’t be digging my way back to The Lost Well anytime soon.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
One of the most iconic pieces of Austin. There's a food truck nearby but it's mostly about the cheap drinks and amazing music shows.
Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly at all.
Wheelchair accessibility: Very accessible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Owner: What you said happened, is delusional. No one walks into an Austin bathroom in the year 2024 and starts accusing people of being men. I've never had this situation happen in my life and I think the issue lies with the insecurities of this woman and social justice warriors running to action and immediately taking sides without questioning whether a misunderstanding was blown up. Sounds like this woman needs a mental health check.
Around 5p.m. Monday 9/16 I visited Lost Well due to the news of their upcoming closure. I've been a patron for years, even seeing Phil Anselmo. Everything was going great, until going to the bathroom. After knocking on an occupied stall in the womens' bathroom, I heard a male voice ring out that the stall was occupied. Being 3 drinks deep, my natural reaction was to ask did I end up in the womens' or mens' room? To be clear, yes I have accidentally entered a mens' room before, I am also cautious of male encounters in a women's room as is custom for any women. Instead of empathy or communication I was met with complete hostility. The person I encountered began screaming about how they had a vagina and how rude it was to ask such a thing. As I found my stall, I apologized and admitted I was confused about the situation. Once I left the stall this said person had left and then slammed the bathroom door open to question whether I was the one who asked and how rude I had been. Again I tried to apologize and address the initial confusion which was unheard by them. Once I left the bathroom, I tried to leave Lost Well but on my way out I was essentially "tracked down" by a woman and man who accused me of being ignorant and rude to their bandmante by misgendering them. They also accused me of telling their bandmate 'they were confused' about their gender when in reality, I was confused about which bathroom i was in. Then, our bartender also came out to tell me I was being ignorant and needed to leave the premises immediately for being cruel to a member of the incoming band. At that time, I felt it was best for all parties involved to not start a screaming match and walk away. I do not think my POV would honestly be heard. But as an AFAB: I have zero problem with shared bathrooms, I have advocated my entire life for LGBTQIA+ lives, and spent 10 years+ working directly with LGBTIQA+ population. The way I was treated was degrading, heartbreaking, and 100% discriminatory of my gender. This comes as such a blow for someone who has dedicated their life to helping others and have radiates kindness to all humans, no matter what identification. I'll be honest, I cried all the way home after being verbally assaulted, accused, and humiliated in a parking lot by these people. Truly awful.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
RIP to one of Austin's greatest bars
Restaurantji Recommends
Best bar in Austin, hands down
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
More of a metal bar than anything else. The staff is super friendly, and my experience has always been that everyone is friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Love this place.
Real Deal! ole school 6th street 90s vibe off the beaten path. Band was on point! i was blown away as a first timer from key west,
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The last one star review was left by someone who came out on the busiest night this place has ever seen, they were overwhelmed, I’ve been coming here for years and the bartenders here are the fastest in town even on busy nights.
I came here for the first time new in town and not knowing anyone, they welcomed me with open arms and I made so many life long friends here. It’s the best place to see a show, but even when there’s no show it’s the best place to come and have a drink, listen to great music and enjoy the funky atmosphere. The owner is a wonderful person who has done the most to keep live music alive and accessible to people on a budget. The staff are the salt of the earth and are the hardest working people in town. As long as you are polite, friendly and respectful (which is how you should behave in any bar you go to) you will have a wonderful time and have excellent service. I’ve never felt safer in any other bar. It’s a treasure and a second home to me and many others.
This bar and the local bands who play here are deserving of your support. If you want classic weird Austin, this the place to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Probably a good reason they shutting down. Probably fine for regulars, not a fist timer person that loves the scene. Specifically staff. Would be nice to have 1 drink within an hour of standing at the bar. I had zero. ?
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
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