Best Austin Dive Bar

Nightlife 2008

1. The Jackalope
   

   

   404 E Sixth St, Austin, TX (map)

   The random rabble-rousing at this Sixth Street drinking hole suits the mythical mammal it's named for.

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2. Texas Showdown Saloon
   

   2610 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX (map)

   The Showdown occupies the building once held by Austin's most famous punk rock bar, Raul's.

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3. Water Tank
   

   7309 McNeil Dr, Austin, TX (map)

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4. Boomerz
   

   6148 Hwy 290 West, Austin, TX (map)

   On the road to Oak Hill, stumble upon one of the toughest but coolest bars in the Austin area.

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5. Scoot Inn

   1308 E Fourth St, Austin, TX (map)

   Hip live acts, a laid-back atmosphere and a massive outdoor beer garden make this old-fashioned bar a favorite with locals.

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6. Mean Eyed Cat
   

   1621 W Fifth St, Austin, TX (map)

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7. Mugshots
   

   407 E Seventh St, Austin, TX (map)

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8. Sam's Town Point

   2115 Allred Dr, Austin, TX (map)

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9. Hole In The Wall
   

   2538 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX (map)

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10. Nasty's
    

    606 Maiden Ln, Austin, TX (map)

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