(512) 322-0697
602 E Seventh St
Austin,
TX
78701
30.2675
-97.7366
Neighborhood: Downtown
What People Are Saying About Side Bar
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The name may suggest this is just a spot to pass time before or after a Red River-venue show. However, thanks to its large gravel patio, reasonably priced drinks and scenester atmosphere, the bar is a destination on its own, offering a relaxed alternative to nearby Sixth Street. Twenty- and 30-somethings wile away the evening at the pool tables or gather outside to drink Lone Star beer and smoke endless rounds of cigarettes.
08/17/07
the raddest bar downtown
by kcf78749
This place is my fave. All of the staff is really nice and generous with the strength of the alcohol in drinks. I like how dark it is inside. You can see what you need to but everyone's flaws aren't on display. The customers here are really cool...on any given night I run into at least three people I know. I do agree with the complaint about the bathrooms, but that's the only con I can think of.
- Pros: super friendly staff, cool crowd, good prices
- Cons: bathroom
12/21/06
best bar in austin
by plori
i pretty much love everything about this bar. it's off 7th street, so you don't get the typical sixth street crowd. the bartenders are super friendly and always remember what i drink and they pour with a heavy, heavy hand. go for a live oak pilz or a lone star if you're not a fan of strong drinks. there are pool tables and also a dart board. comfy couches, cozy tables, great art and decor. there is an amazing jukebox, which in my opinion, has the best selection in austin. there is a huge patio, which during the summer time is home to many a movie night or cartoon night. it's my favorite place to go any night of the week. my two complaints are these only: there is only one bathroom stall for women and one for men, so on busy nights you'll be waiting in line for a while...and then there is the scary music coming from the bars down the street...it gets a little loud. other than these things...it's the best bar ever.
- Pros: nicest bartenders in town, jukebox, patio
- Cons: noisy music from neighboring bars, bathroom lines.
The Details on Side Bar
When to Go:
In the warmer months, enjoy cult classics screenings on the patio.
Save Money:
Certain drinks are always a bargain: $3 wells, $2.50 domestics and $3.50 shots of Ouzo.
Category:
Recommended Drink:
$2.50 pint of Lone Star beer
Smoking Permitted:
On the patio
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