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(512) 472-2010
2610 Guadalupe St
Austin,
TX
78705
30.2907
-97.7413
Neighborhood: University of Texas - Austin
Texas Showdown Saloon
Last updated 7.23.09
What People Are Saying About Texas Showdown Saloon
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The inside of this popular joint features a funky collection of signs, statues, stuffed animal heads, and assorted kitsch--a Chili's on hallucinogens. The clientele is as eclectic as the decor: UT frat boys, tree huggers, blue-collar beer drinkers and a few leftovers from when it was the punk rock bar, Raul's. Regulars get their own mugs whenever they come in for a beer. When not in use, the mugs hang on hooks behind the bar.
05/08/08
best porch ever
by gibblesworth at Citysearch
The Texas Showdown Saloon is closing down on May 25,2008 at twelve O'clock! Stop by at 3:00- 3:15 any day of the week for $ .55 ten ounce domestic beer or 5:00 to 5:15 for $1.15 import. Enjoy the best deal in town while it last. A garage sell will be held on May 24th and May 25th. Cheers!
- Pros: parking
- Cons: Lost the lease
12/13/07
A Slice of Old School Texas, "Best Dive Bar" in Austin!
by beeslo at Citysearch
I've been going to the Texas Showdown for many years now. Long enough to join the prestigious Stein Club (basically my own mug to call my own which will always be there waiting for me.) This bar is well known for three things:
1. Great atmosphere
2. Great regulars
3. Great bartenders
Never will you walk into any other bar and be welcomed the first time like you have been going there for years. The people are friendly and the beer is plentiful!
So come on down and pick up a conversation, throw some darts, shoot some pool or grab any of the great bar games and have a blast.
- Pros: Great atmosphere and people. A fun place to relax and mingle.
- Cons: No liquor. Can get crowded on the weekends. Parking.
08/01/06
Still A Real Gem
by littleriver at Citysearch
I loved this bar back in the day. By all recent accounts men are still men and women still shoot pool at the Showdown.
- Pros: Cold Beer and Stein Club
- Cons: Ben is not there anymore?
The Details on Texas Showdown Saloon
Know Before You Go:
Smoking is only allowed in the large beer garden, which is open rain or shine.
Save Money:
They have a free buffet every day at 3pm.
Category:
Nightclubs, Sports Bars, Beer Gardens, Bars & Pubs, Dive Bars, College Bars, Billiards Bars
Payment Methods:
Visa, Discover, MasterCard
