Delta Hurley

Visiting in Austin and had the BEST experiences at this bar. The incredible history behind the location is only enhanced by the awesome service and drink selection. Amber at the bar treated us like regulars and I fell in love with The Tavern. So cool to explore and one of the coolest atmospheres I've experienced so far. Will visit again soon!

Kyle Coleman

I've been wanting to visit this place for years and finally got my chance. It did not disappoint. The food is so good! I ordered the sampler plate and was able to try a big chunk of the menu that way. I almost couldn't finish it all, and I had help. Staff was friendly, and there was lots of quality conversation to be had at this place.

+2

johnsko Johns

Great place to watch sports, enjoy a beer and have some good bar food. Whether downstairs, or upstairs this grand old tavern has several interesting sections and televisions for keeping up with a variety of sporting events. I believe there is an area where you can drink on the second floor balcony. Our food was good and well proportioned. This place has a good feel to it, like putting on a comfortable jacket, and a cordial atmosphere.

+2

This pub is over a hundred years old! The original woodwork inside is incredibly well preserved. It's outside is in German Alpine style, you can't miss it.\n\nThere are tvs everywhere, it's a great p…

Perfect mix of grit and elegance to be the perfect sports bar. Food was great, drinks cold & cheap!

Perfect mix of grit and elegance to be the perfect sports bar. food was great, drinks cold & cheap!

Perfect mix of grit and elegance to be the perfect sports bar. Food was great, drinks cold & cheap!

Perfect mix of grit and elegance to be the perfect sports bar. Food was great, drinks cold & cheap!

The Tavern is the best. Beef Stroganoff knocked my socks off. Shout out Maddie, best waitress in Austin.

I goggled "Chiefs bar in Austin" for MNF and so happy we found the Tavern! The people were friendly, the Mahomes fries were SO good and our amazing server (whose name I have forgotten) didn't steer…

I goggled "Chiefs bar in Austin" for MNF and so happy we found the Tavern! The people were friendly, the Mahomes fries were SO good and our amazing server (whose name I have forgotten) didn't steer…

Came to The Tavern on 12th and Lamar, to watch the game on my birthday. \nThe food was great but the service was outstanding. Maddie was our bartender and she was super fun. Old Austin charm at i…

Came to The Tavern on 12th and Lamar, to watch the game on my birthday. \nThe food was great but the service was outstanding. Maddie was our bartender and she was super fun. Old Austin charm at its…

I always love coming here the atmosphere, food and the staff are amazing! The management comes out often and asks for our experience and what we think can make it even better. They really pay atten…

Top notch service at the bar friendly staff and great food, good ppl. drinks were good and tasty.

Had the brisket queso nachos, super good and filling. great drinks at good prices. Sweet hideaway near campus. Parking is a little inconvenient, and if you have a nicer car you can't park by the do…

Had the brisket queso nachos, super good and filling. great drinks at good prices. Sweet hideaway near campus. Parking is a little inconvenient, and if you have a nicer car you can't park by the do…

Had the brisket queso nachos, super good and filling. great drinks at good prices. Sweet hideaway near campus. parking is a little inconvenient, and if you have a nicer car you can't park by the do…

Best bar in Austin hands down. Food, drinks, amazing service, and best ambiance watch games or just shoot the ish with friends.

Nathan and Jenny are amazing. Come here to see them, you will not be disappointed! ambiance is great and so are the drinks :)

The food was very delicious! The staff were very kind and fast. The environment was inviting and cozy. and the price was reasonable for the portions of the food!

We went here to have some drinks and watch the NBA playoff game and some Dodger baseball. The place is not big and not fancy. We sat at the bar and liked the "chill" vibes. We got hungry, so we o…

Tx Toast Twinz

Our server was an awesome guy with glasses..I totally forgot his name, but it was at least 15 of us there & kept all of us happy, drunk, & full! The location is great & they have HH from 3-6pm. Drinks are good. They have games and other entertainment also. The guys working there are friendly, but the ladies there all give me negative vibes. It won't stop me from coming back tho lol

Theodore Kelly (Ted)

Oddly enough, having lived in and around the Austin area (on and off) since 1991, this was my first time in The Tavern. We popped in for a late bite during the Cowboy's Thursday night game. The atmosphere was great, the food was ok and the service was also just ok. Sometimes I think that places like this, with decades of history, have a tendency to rely on their "legend" and not strive for the excellence their customers deserve.

Shannon Proctor

Really enjoyed the food here. Solid tavern food and perfect for watching a game. The Tavern Trio had thick, warm chips that I appreciated since I was dipping them in queso and guacamole (hate when chips break while dipping!). The salad was delicious — the corn relish and pecan really add to the salad (I was hesitant about them thinking there would be too much on the salad; I was wrong). Would order that salad again and again.

S Miller

The Tavern is an Austin staple which will never let you down. The food is excellent, especially the burgers and a big nod to the cfs. The service is good but they are a bit short staffed, and the atmosphere is is really good. It's really great to go to a place which isn't too loud to have a conversation or just watch a game. The prices are very fair for the quality of food. Of note, ask for their home made chips or sub or fries for them. They are outstanding. Also note that they keep the kitchen open nice and late.

+1

A few friends and I headed to The Tavern for the Super Bowl Watch Party 2026. The Tavern has been an Austin icon for over a century. It has a warm pub feel with dark wood bars and lots of windows. It…

I had hoped to dine here the night previous (instead had a decently made martini) but the bats never showed so did not arrive until after the kitchen closed so I visited the next evening. The barten…

After spending a couple of days in Austin trying to get into restaurants that hour wait times we found the Tavern. A great place to have drinks and a burger. The Tex Mex burger was great. Go upst…

After spending a couple of days in Austin trying to get into restaurants that hour wait times we found the Tavern. A great place to have drinks and a burger. The Tex Mex burger was great. Go upstai…

After spending a couple of days in Austin trying to get into restaurants that hour wait times we found the Tavern. A great place to have drinks and a burger. The Tex Mex burger was great. Go upstai…

The Foodie Crusader

Came here cuz one of my buddies picked it out. TVs were fine to catch sports. The fries were OK. The chicken fried chicken tasted like it was fried in old oil. The chicken skin was not crispy and very bland. The bacon wrapped wings tasted old and were just not good. The bathroom had this funky off putting smell, I had to walk 3 blocks to use the bathroom at 7/11. The appetizers cost the same as the entrees, so expect to spend $40-50. I definitely would not find myself coming back here again.

We were undecided if we would go here based on reviews. Our advice is go somewhere where they are interested in serving you. Had to clear our own table, go to the bar for drinks, food never showed …

Kimo

I have a service dog and they would not let me sit at the bar claiming it was too close to food service area. I have never been refused service at a bar. Sat in another area.

+4

Jeremy Brown

After going to the UT vs Florida game, we were looking for a place to grab some food and drinks. Saw The Tavern had some great reviews and decided to check it out. The place was packed with college football fans and the atmosphere seemed great. We ordered the nachos and the mozzarella sticks as we thought appetizers would be a safe choice with the amount of people that were inside. It took almost 45 minutes to get the food and when it came out, I thought it was a joke. The mozzarella sticks were actually amazing, but these nachos were the most ridiculous nachos I have ever seen in my life. I think Napoleon Dynamite made better nachos than what we were served. It was 3 tortillas cut in half, smeared with refried beans and sprinkled with shredded cheese. If you’re hungry, I’d recommend not coming here while they are busy. If you want beer or drinks, you’ll probably be safe at anytime here. Whatever you do, do not get the nachos, Taco Bell nachos are far superior and way cheaper than this abomination.

Stopped by on a Saturday (6/21) around 1:30pm, waited 10 minutes without seeing a waiter, tried to order at the bar, where the bartender informed me I had a server, but that the server was "busy". …

Maya Ramirez

The Tavern is basically running a parking scam. Their lot is right next to Waterloo Records and looks like it’s part of the same lot, but it’s not. The signs saying it’s only for Tavern customers are tiny and easy to miss. An employee responsible for booting cars was present and visibly watched us park and walk into Waterloo without offering any warning or clarification. As soon as we entered the store, he placed a sticker on our car and booted it and charged us $100. It was clear he was waiting for us to leave the vehicle to issue the boot, rather than informing us of the restriction. He even admitted he boots a ton of cars every day because people don’t notice the signs. If we’d known or been warned, we never would’ve parked there. It feels like they’re taking advantage of visitors just to make money off unsuspecting people. Don’t come to this scamming restaurant, they take advantage of people to make extra money.