Side Bar
(512) 322-0697
602 E Seventh St
Austin,
TX
78701
30.2675
-97.7366
Neighborhood: Downtown
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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.
User Reviews
kcf78749
August 17, 2007
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.
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plori
December 21, 2006
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.
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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:
Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Neighborhood Bars, Taverns
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Club Special Features:
Recommended Drink:
$2.50 pint of Lone Star beer
Smoking Permitted:
On the patio
