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(512) 477-3308
700 W Sixth St
Austin,
TX
78701
30.27
-97.7495
Neighborhood: Downtown
Opal Divine's Freehouse
Last updated 8.24.09
What People Are Saying About Opal Divine's Freehouse
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – It's a mix of lounge, English bar and boisterous game room. And a lot like their jukebox--something for everyone. From business lunches to happy hours, this pub named for the owner's grandmother does them all in style. A large crowd enjoys a selection of beers on tap. The upstairs whiskey bar that has more than 30 selections of scotch. Spins on normal pub grup include cracked-pepper fries and Philly cheese steak tacos.
03/17/09
Ignorant treatment of the handicapped
by Link at Citysearch
After parking in the handicapped space in front of the restaurant(with legal handicap tags and handicapped person on boar the van) we were ordered to leave the space because it and the other handicap space was reserved for a music venue that night. Chris Shea, the manager explained that all he had to do was let us off load and he had met his obligation. So now its a Handicap drop-off zone,not handicap parking-- unless you are a band! If you are handicapped in Austin, don't patronize these swine!
- Pros: View
- Cons: Manager ignorant of Access for disabled codes
01/25/09
Food: Fine, Beer: Good, Smoking Ban: Violated
by LucindaJones at Citysearch
I recently went to Opal's with some friends. We were seated on the upstairs "patio". Because it was so cold, they had all of the plastic walls down, so the patio was totally enclosed. Despite the enclosed space and the "no smoking" sign, they still allowed smoking out there, and within 15 feet of the upstairs entrance. When I complained to the bartender, he said "I don't own the place, sweetie, I just work here". Nice. When I complained to a waitress, she rudely asked me, "Were you sitting up there?" and told me that they enclose the space to make it more comfortable for the customer. Well, I'm a customer, but you know what isn't comfortable? Inhaling a bunch of carcinogens when I'm trying to eat.
The food here is fine and the beer is good. However, since this place is a public health hazard, I probably won't be going back.
- Pros: Good beer.
- Cons: Violation of the smoking ban.
The Details on Opal Divine's Freehouse
The Extras:
There's an ATM outside the bar on the corner--it looks like a phone booth.
Category:
Restaurants, Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Irish Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Restaurant Special Features:
Outdoor Dining, Happy Hour, Fireplace
Cuisine:
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
