8 Best Dive Bars in Austin

“This has been one of my favorite bars in Austin since they first opened and it has only grown in popularity since then. The frozen Irish coffee is as good as you've been led to believe and the atmosphere is peak dive bar but with an impressive selection of spirits and a cocktail menu with some serious thought that went into it. I've yet to try the food at Delray but I've heard really good things. I'll update the review if the food merits it's own mention!“

“My boyfriend and I were in town to paddle board and wanted something yummy afterwards with a dive bar feel. Nailed it!! This place was legit. Their bacon wrapped buffalo chicken was so good, and their burger and Parmesan fries, also amazing. This will be our place every time we are in Austin.“

“Great music, and you never do know what fantastic musicians you might find there. This is Austin at its best!“

“Volstead is a great little spot sharing a back patio with Hotel Vegas. There is a food truck that's pretty good, and hotel Vegas always has good bands. They often have bands that share the back patio. Numerous events happen there all the time. Take a friend and go see some music. Volstead will occasionally/ often have a DJ bumping some good dancing tunes. See you get an electronic element in contrast to Hotel Vegas live bands. Usually when hotel Vegas has a cover, Volstead will frequently still be free. And the patio will be free.“

“Best neighborhood bar in Austin. The service is exceptional if you know what you want. It's too crowded at times for boneheads that don't know how to order. The food is from Pool Burger downstairs which has an exceptional veggie burger if you have one of "those" in your group. Go there and share a pitcher with friends. Plus, they have White Claws.“

“You’ve heard of a dive bar, but never a dive bar with live music and excellent jazz at that have you? I went with a friend from New York, who is not into such honky-tonk kind of places we went into the back, which has old gasoline, stand signs and metal from rooftops and all sorts of Bricker brackand she actually really liked it. Phil is terrific as all the people who work here and the music was just spot on. I don’t know why I haven’t been here before but I’m definitely going to go again it’s an original.“

“This place is beyond legendary, and amazing in my opinion. Being from Tulsa, Ok; I'd have to say that, the clubs, and the music scene in Tulsa sort of pale in comparison to Austin for a number of reasons. And believe it or not, there was a Continental Club in Tulsa on 1st and Elgin, but shut down. Coincidental? Who knows, but this place in Austin gets 5 stars all the way. I kinda wonder as legendary as this club is, did Jimi Hendrix ever play there? Cheers“

“coolbar . Great drinks and service“