Austin Pubs

Irish beers and casual food e.g. fish and chips with Shiner beer batter, wings, nachos. Irish pub atmosphere with wood paneling. Live music most nights.

Large screen TVs, beer, bar food (wings, chicken strips, burgers), served by young ladies clad in bikinis.

Inexpensive beers, patio, and roomy rooftop with good views of downtown. Multiple floors and sections. Sometimes different bands playing simultaneously in different sections.

A country rock bar with live music every night and two private karaoke rooms.

A downtown live music venue featuring live jazz, a full-service bar, and pub food.

Irish pub with Irish beer and cider, as well as mixed drinks. Rowdy atmosphere at times.

Choose from 54 taps and two casks of Texas beer, mostly served up in 20-ounce British-style pints.

Wide selection of beer on tap, inexpensive pints and pitchers, daily specials. Back patio with tables and benches. Burgers and pub food. Pool tables, darts, arcade, televisions.

Pizza, good selection of drinks, live music. Neighborhood bar type of place.

Close to University of Texas. Small, intimate place with quality cocktails and beers on tap. Happy hour deals.

Named by Draft Magazine in 2013 as one of America’s top beer bars. Extensive beer selection, inexpensive, and knowledgeable bartenders. No music. Food trailers nearby. Lines can get long and parking lot gets full.

Large selection of beers on tap. pub food and some Irish items added e.g. shepherd's pie, fish & chips. Sunday brunch. Gets crowded during big soccer matches.

Wide selection of beers on tap and drinks. Also burgers and other pub food. Classic, old-time decor inside. Dog-friendly back patio.

Extensive drink selection. Laid-back atmosphere. Sandwiches, burgers, sweet potato fries, Sunday brunch. DJ background music. Shuffleboard.

Inexpensive local beers by the bottle and pitcher. Casual, relaxed atmosphere. Pool, table games, photo booth. Food trucks nearby.

Inexpensive beer by the pitcher and shots. Multiple levels and a rooftop bar. Live music. Loud, rowdy, college bar atmosphere.

Neighborhood bar atmosphere. Burgers, fries, hot dogs, fried chicken. Like a burger place that also serves drinks.

Tapas bar with small appetizer-style plates and craft cocktails.

Extensive beer selection and authentic Irish pub atmosphere. pub food e.g. fish and chips, fried pickles.

Good beer selection, and casual food e.g. quesadillas, meat and cheese plates. Large patio. $3 pint night Mondays, Trivia Tuesdays.

The Gatsby, 708 E. Sixth St., (512) 320-1526 map

Irish-themed wood decor inside, wide selection of beers. Jukebox music and TVs. Inside and patio seating.

The Ginger Man, 301 Lavaca St., (512) 473-8801 map website

Irish-themed wood decor inside, wide selection of beers. Jukebox music and TVs. Inside and patio seating.

The Local Pub and Patio, 2610 Guadalupe St., (512) 478-2337 map website

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.

Toulouse, 402 E. 6th St., (512) 478-0744 map

Good selection of drinks, served in mason jars. Open air back patio with stone walls and bench seating. Also separate downstairs bar area.

Wright Brothers Brew & Brew, 500 San Marcos St., (512) 493-0963 map website

Combination coffee house and pub. Serves brewed coffee and craft beers.

Large screen TVs, beer, bar food (wings, chicken strips, burgers), served by young ladies clad in bikinis.

Craft beer, coffee, and board games (borrow from the tavern's library or bring your own)

Inexpensive drinks and appetizers, free wi-fi, quality casual food e.g. salad, sandwiches. Outdoor patio with wooden tables. Happy hour.

Good selection of beers at inexpensive prices. Rustic decor inside and outdoor seating with shaded tables. Jukebox music and bar food.

Cocktail lounge next to and under the same ownership as The Park at the Domain. Serves edible, Jell-O-like cocktails.

A craft cocktail bar, with recently expanded seating and a new back patio. Extensive cocktail menu and DJ music.

Brew pub that serves wine and pizza, in addition to its 10 beers on tap.

Good selection of draft local beers. Happy hour specials. Bar food. Seating at the bar, tables, or outdoor deck.

Good selection of draft local beers. Happy hour specials. Bar food. Seating at the bar, tables, or outdoor deck.

Spacious outdoor seating, wide selection of beer on tap. Bar food.

Wide selection of beers and drinks. Casual food e.g. burgers, fish and chips, sandwiches, salads, fries. Weekend brunch. Indoor and patio seating.

Serves Spanish style tapas. Also entrees designed by an Austin native and former chef in New York City.

Neighborhood bar feel. Extensive beer and wine selection. Indoor and outdoor seating. Pool table and darts. Often live music in the back room.

Neighborhood bar atmosphere, good beer selection and pub food e.g. burgers, sandwiches, fries, onion rings. Patio seating but does get full.

Has 33 beers on tap and also serves custom pizzas like marinated chicken, bacon, and artichoke hearts.

Pub atmosphere on one side with bar, tables, and booths, and live music area on the other with long tables. Inexpensive drinks and beer, casual food. Outdoor patio.

Wide selection of beers, quality casual food e.g. burgers, sandwiches. Happy hour and daily specials. Sunday brunch. Outdoor, dog-friendly patio.

Serves craft beer and sandwiches. Several large-screen TVs for sporting events.

Serves upscale pub food and lunch. Also has 24 taps of national and local craft beers.

Neighborhood bar that serves pub food and local draft beer.

Inexpensive selection of beers. Jukebox music. Bar, booth and patio seating. No food, but there are food trailers and casual restaurants close by.