05/08/08

best porch ever

by gibblesworth

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

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

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?