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2420 S First St
Austin, TX 78704 30.2415 -97.76

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Neighborhood: Dawson

Reviews & Ratings for G & S Lounge

2.5 Star Rating: Below Average

33 reviews

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1 Star Rating: Poor

08/30/09

best porta potty in town

by tom smith

Good place to drop a few bucks in support of a bartender who will treat you like you are garbage. If you can get past the stench.

  • Pros: good place for bacteria
  • Cons: greatl hangout for losers
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/14/09

this bar is for humans

by Revjjaustin

This bar is in my top 5, and has been for the 13 years I've lived in Austin. Jimmy doesn't take any BS, and he throws drunks and people who are being unreasonable out. Get over it. He's a downright hospitable barkeep to people who treat him courteously while he's doing ten things at once, and he's absolutely loyal to his customers. Yeah, he lets his dogs roam free. Because it's his freakin' bar. If you don't like him or his dogs, perhaps you should go have fun somewhere else. More Brooklyn on tap for me!

  • Pros: great beer selection, two ROCKING jukes, air hockey, live mu
  • Cons: not for sissies
1 Star Rating: Poor

04/17/09

I'd sooner drink from my dog's bowl

by PatOb

The owner has B.O that could literally wipe out a small African village and the mens room has a jungle of pubes on the floor that are old enough to date back to the golden age of por n.

  • Pros: easy access to the exit for fast getaways
  • Cons: Ex-cons probably frequent the place
1 Star Rating: Poor

02/26/09

G&S = Worst Bar, Owner Biggest Piece Of S#%t In Texas

by DavidN69

Without question, Jimmy the owner is the biggest piece of little s*%t in the city of Austin. He threatens women, he tries to pick fights with his customers, his blockhead I.Q. gives him no idea as to how to talk to his customers. He is maniacal psychopathic piece of dog t*%d, and deserves to be investigated by the A.P.D. The A.P.D. needs to send an undercover in there, cross some of his unwritten "rules", get threatened for opening some door maybe, and take his p*%e lard butt to prison. Garbage... the whole operation. Owned by a*&holes.

  • Pros: None
  • Cons: Everything. Owner deserves Prison.
1 Star Rating: Poor

02/10/09

The owner is disgusting.

by iheartruffles

There are no words to describe the owner. He is just plain nasty. I work in the service industry and know how customers should be treated. He called me a b*tch after I politely asked for another beer because the one he gave me tasted flat. He has called girls unimaginable names and chased people out with a wooden baseball bat. He shouldn't be in the industry. He deserves to be kicked in the face. DON'T SPEND YOUR MONEY HERE.

  • Pros: none
  • Cons: Jimmy the bartender
1 Star Rating: Poor

08/30/08

Its a wonder this guy hasnt been offed yet...

by krissyk

I am so surprised no one has gone in and hurt this guy he is seriously the worst owner/bartender possible. There is so much potential to this place but it will never happen while he is there... I would rather go anywhere else and pay twice the price to avoid giving him business.. its too bad since there are pinball machines there which is rare in Austin... nothing could ever get me to go there again, not even to beat him up. DO NOT GO HERE!

  • Pros: It's better than going to Iraq
  • Cons: Too many to mention
1 Star Rating: Poor

05/27/08

DON'T GO AT ALL COSTS

by LuvsDivz

DO NOT GO HERE!!

Used to be a favorite hang out of mine when I lived in Austin. I revisited it this past memorial day with some friends and it was disgusted.

Not only is the owner rude but he's clearly out of his mind. He lets his dogs roam the bar free to to do their business on the floor- i nearly slipped on DOG URINE twice. It's always been a dive but whatever charm it once had is long gone due to poor choices of the management/owner. When a friend of mine (quietly) made a comment about the state of the bathrooms he took our beverages and kicked us out.

Ridiculous. I foolishly payed with a debit card and not cash so I will be watching my statement closely. Your money is better spent elsewhere-OWNER NEEDS TO BE HOSPITALIZED-not worth risk.

  • Pros: Absolutely None
  • Cons: Insane owner, awful service, no charm, potential diseases
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/14/08

Big 50

by GoodFriend1

Does anyone know the day of Jimmy's birthday? It is either May 2 or 3. He turns the big 50.

I don't want to hear this or that about Jimmy. He can be a sphyncter but, get it, can't we all. Jimmy is a good freind tha I am proud to have. I just need the answer. Thanks.

3 Star Rating: Average

04/11/08

Kinda grungy, but a fun neighborhood hang out for locals

by mandil

People need to loosen up, if you are looking for an upscale champange drinking join this place isn't for you. Jimmy does not like to chit chat so don't try it. Have a drink play some pool and chill. That is the type of place the G&S is, it is no Vicci. Pay cash the place doesn't do well with credit cards!

  • Pros: nice dive joint for pool
  • Cons: They tend to screw up with credit cards so pay cash!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/16/08

not for cry babys

by leonidus

I used to be one of the regulars there, until I joined the U.S Army. Before I left, Jimmy bought me a silver medal from the catholic church, for protection. Even when I come back to visit, he greets me and buys me a beer. Jimmy is very giving, the rules are simple dont try to start conversation with him, he doesnt warm up to people that fast. Get your drink and dont stall move out the way. when I come back from the war I will pay him a visit.

sincerly Soldier of fortune...

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