Austin Neighborhood Bars

Two-story bar with live R&B/soul/blues bands every Friday and Saturday night and music on vinyl during the week. Deck in the back with food trailer.

Roomy, covered deck and ample seating. Inexpensive beer and drinks. Relaxed atmosphere but gets more crowded and rowdy on weekends.

Named after the element copper in the periodic table of elements, this is a cocktail bar with craft cocktails and martinis and several large-screen TVs.

Three story bar with a rooftop that has a good view of downtown. DJ plays a variety of music.

Close to University of Texas. Crowd varies from college students to 20- and 30- somethings. Hiphop with DJs on Monday nights. Large beer selection. Darts and pool tables.

An historic building in downtown elegantly restored with rich wood paneling, wood floors, and brick wall. Excellent rotating selection of draft beers and also mixed drinks. Helpful and knowledgeable staff.

Neighborhood college bar atmosphere. Wide selection of inexpensive local beer. Sofas, TVs, dog-friendly patio. Group of regular customers. No food, but restaurants and food trucks are close by.

Good selection of beer and inexpensive drinks. Pool table. Back patio with long picnic tables.

Neighborhood bar with live bands, DJs, and jukebox music. Large screen TVs. Private party rooms available. Pool tables in the back.

The Tiniest Bar in Texas, 817 W. 5th St., (512) 786-1087 map

Lives up to its name - basically a walkup ordering window with a giant patio and stage around it. Close to Whole Foods flagship store and downtown condos. Large selection of beers at inexpensive prices.

Upstairs on Trinity, 607 Trinity St., (512) 358-6202 map website

Upscale lounge with chandeliers, table and bar seating, good view of the city skyline. Wine, champagne, and drinks, and small plates.

Vinyl, 607 Trinity St., (512) 358-6202 map website

Music lounge with local musicians and DJs.

War Horse, 209 B W. 5th St., (512) 653-1962 map

Neighborhood bar with good selection of cocktails and drinks. Indoor seating only. Live, local bands on Thursdays-Saturdays.

Whisler’s, 1816 E. Sixth St., (512) 480-0781 map

A cocktail bar with craft cocktails and drinks.

Local neighborhood watering hole. Very dark interior. Strong drinks.

Specialty cocktails, decent beer selection. Unusual food selections for a bar e.g. beef meatballs, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with bacon. Small place and sometimes there is a wait.

Cozy neighborhood bar with inexpensive drinks, several raised round tables, loud music. Pool tables and shuffleboard. Poker on the weekends.

Limited beer selection; the specialty here is cocktails and mixed drinks. A small place (but they are in the process of expanding). This lends to a cozy atmosphere but makes the place very crowded at peak times.

Good selection of local draft beers. Inexpensive drinks. Bar food. Small outdoor seating area. Relaxed atmosphere.

Jukebox music. Inexpensive drinks. Back patio with relaxed, laid-back atmosphere. Bar food e.g. burgers, wings.

Good beer and cocktail selection. Dark and cozy interior and a front patio with picnic tables. Jukebox and pool tables. No food.

Neighborhood bar with distinctive, horseshoe-shaped bar area. Inexpensive, local beers in bottles. Shuffleboard and pool.

Neighborhood-bar style, serves pub food and various craft cocktails and beers.

Inexpensive drinks, extensive beer selection. Large patio. Pool tables. No food but there are restaurants nearby.

Located next to a newer apartment complex and stores. Live music, music videos, and karaoke. Casual food e.g. pizza, mozzarella sticks, coffee. Free wi-fi.

Inexpensive mixed drinks. Pool tables, jukebox. Local groups of regulars.

Reasonably priced drinks with two bars to order at. Arcade and tabletop games. Bar food e.g. burgers, fried mushrooms. Occasionally live bands.

Neighborhood bar with sports on TV, full bar, and bar food. Near the newer developments in southwest Austin, next to some fast food restaurants. Attracts younger regulars from around the area.

Neighborhood bar with drink specials and Monday night Karaoke. No food.

Good selection of local beers and other drinks. Happy hour and daily specials. Thursday night trivia and Sunday brunch. Jukebox, video games, indoor bar and couch seating. Also an outdoor, misted patio that is pet-friendly.

Recently redecorated with wood and marble bar, red bar stools, and southwestern art. Good drink selection including margaritas.

Spacious outdoor patio with food trailers in the back. DJs and sometimes live music inside. Laid back atmosphere.

Large selection of craft beers and a variety of sandwiches based on Northeastern and Midwestern recipes.

Large place with ample seating and inexpensive drinks. Sometimes live bands. Jukebox playing oldies but goodies. Skeeball and pool tables. Located in a rough part of town though.

Wide selection of inexpensive beer and drinks. Jukebox music. Wood paneled interior with paintings on the walls. Patio seating available.

No food, but a good selection of local and national beers and liquor. Seating in the bar or on the back patio. Jukebox music. Seasonal and happy hour specials.

Neighborhood bar with live music some nights and jukebox the other nights, local beers on tap and back patio.

Neighborhood hangout with inexpensive beers, TV, pool table. Live music some nights each week.