Bull McCabe's
Austin, TX 78701-3311
Phone: (512) 478-4022
- Hours:
- Daily 4pm-2am
Editorial Review for Bull McCabe's – by Whitney Friedlander
In Short
Bull McCabe's is an authentic Irish bar, but don't arrive expecting shamrocks and a tenor warbling "Danny Boy." The low lighting falls over the worn-in benches and stools that line the small room. The jukebox tends more toward the Chieftains and U2, keeping the mellow feel through the busiest of days, including St. Patrick's. A friendly staff serves pints of Guinness and Harps to a clientele of rugby players and off-duty restaurant and bar employees.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoAll of the nine beers on tap are served in 20-ounce glasses. This is the true pint size of an Irish pub, as opposed to the puny 16-ounce pint accepted in the rest of the Western world.
User Reviews for Bull McCabe's
09/01/2007 Posted by joshuadooms
So, I'm there at the end of the night throwing darts like a good Irish boy and all of a sudden, no beer in my hand, they shut down the game. Now this isn't a legal thing or anything of the sort and these guys are just being dicks. I try to talk to them and they're asses. In any case, I'll never be back and I will never give them another cent. As a reference, I'm a regular at many an Irish pub in Austin and a welcome customer. I tend to be very nice to people because I've worked in service before. Not nice people at close. If you intend to be there at close, choose a different bar.
Pros: Good prices and location
Cons: Staff aren't held accountable
09/13/2006 Posted by amberlita
This authentic Irish bar is all about the beverages. No food to get in the way of a relaxing good time. A recent renovation has moved the front wall back a bit to create a lovely, covered front patio for people watchers and smokers alike. There is a nice HDTV for watching the games, but the music stays on most of the time.... even when we're watching sports. Plenty of eateries close by so you can get your grub on and still be in the neighborhood. This bar is my home away from home. I come here for happy hour. I come here for Friday nights. I come to celebrate the good things and drown my sorrows after the bad. Come on down for good beer, mixed drinks, icy ciders and hot Irish coffees.
Pros: Adults only, just drinks, The Big H
Cons: They won't let me move in
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