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About Back Lot

At Back Lot, we're proud to be Austin's go-to neighborhood bar, offering a unique blend of relaxation and entertainment. Step inside our chill atmosphere, adorned with a pool table and outdoor seating area, where you can enjoy cold craft beer, expertly crafted cocktails, and wine. Our list of beers...

At Back Lot, we're proud to be Austin's go-to neighborhood bar, offering a unique blend of relaxation and entertainment. Step inside our chill atmosphere, adorned with a pool table and outdoor seating area, where you can enjoy cold craft beer, expertly crafted cocktails, and wine. Our list of beers features an impressive selection that will satisfy any palate. Plus, our Otherside Deli food truck is always on hand to provide tasty bites. With a focus on great customer service, we strive to make every visit unforgettable.

What Customers Say About Back Lot

Back Lot is a beloved local dive bar known for its friendly staff, affordable drinks, and laid-back Austin vibe. Customers praise the strong drinks, great beer selection, and the overall comfortable atmosphere. Some note a dive bar smell, but appreciate the reasonable prices.

Popular Dishes

tacos (3) Ranch water nachos locos waffles and chicken Hot Toddy

Best For

Locals Solo Dining Groups Casual Late Night

Tip: Enjoy the all-day happy hour prices on local draft beers. Be aware that it can get crowded in the late afternoons.

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📶 WiFi 🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking Accessible
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy Trendy 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

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McCallum, Arthur N. and Jane Y., House
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Penn and Nellie Wooldridge House
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Sears, Rev. Henry M. and Jennie, House
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Oliphant-Walker House
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Explore the area around Back Lot

Back Lot is located in Austin, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • Buddington-Benedict-Sheffield Compound (A 251m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
  • Jacob Leser House (A 341m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
  • McCallum, Arthur N. and Jane Y., House (A 362m) — building in Austin, Travis County, Texas Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • Penn and Nellie Wooldridge House (A 393m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
  • Sears, Rev. Henry M. and Jennie, House (A 458m) — building in Austin, Travis County, Texas Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • Oliphant-Walker House (A 467m) — building in Austin, Travis County, Texas Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • Ledbetter, Charles P., House (A 500m) — building in Austin, Travis County, Texas Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • Hyde Park Presbyterian Church (A 515m) — building in Austin, Travis County, Texas Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • Missouri, Kansas and Texas Land Co. House (A 524m) — building in Austin, Travis County, Texas Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • Smith-Marcuse-Lowry House (A 576m) — building in Austin, Travis County, Texas Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

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Frequently asked questions about Back Lot

Back Lot is located at 606 Maiden Ln, Austin, TX 78705, Austin.
Near Back Lot you can find points of interest such as Buddington-Benedict-Sheffield Compound, Jacob Leser House, McCallum, Arthur N. and Jane Y., House, Penn and Nellie Wooldridge House.
Back Lot offers bar cuisine.
Back Lot has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
The most recommended dishes at Back Lot based on customer reviews are: tacos, Ranch water, nachos locos, waffles and chicken, Hot Toddy.
Back Lot is ideal for locals, solo dining, groups, casual dining, late night.
Back Lot is a beloved local dive bar known for its friendly staff, affordable drinks, and laid-back Austin vibe. Customers praise the strong drinks, great beer selection, and the overall comfortable atmosphere. Some note a dive bar smell, but appreciate the reasonable prices.
Enjoy the all-day happy hour prices on local draft beers. Be aware that it can get crowded in the late afternoons.
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Back Lot Austin Reviews

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Meagan Clark - Realtor

One of my favorite divey bars, well priced drinks and some of my favorite staff. I believe her name is Jess, she always has fantastic earrings, but she deserves a raise! Superb service. The taco truck in the back is amazing too.

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Jeff K Dart

Cool pub to throw darts. Very nice dart boards ( WINMAU BLADE 6 ) Nice dry erase scoring. Boards are well lit, throwing area is not. Beer is priced low, service is friendly. Will come back. No tournaments.

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Jim Vosler

Great local bar, darts, pool table, cocktails and nice beer selection. Food truck in the back serving waffles and chicken. The staff are great and I'll be back when in town.

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Brânwyn Tantau

One of my favorite spots in Austin for a drink with friends. The bartenders are some amazing folks who are personable and always provide great service. A great selection of beers, wells, and even nonalcoholic options! It’s always clean and a comfortable atmosphere in the late afternoons before it livens up at night. This is THE bar I will always recommend to friends and austin visitors.

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Bill S

Great neighborhood bar that has margaritas made with fresh squeezed lime juice - at a good price.

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Rachel Ayala

Alex was the best, bomb tacos is so good!! Will be coming back for the nachos locos!!💫🕺🏻

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Jordan B Phillips

Backlot is a true gem in the North campus area, just a quick stumble across Guadalupe from the renowned 37th Street Lights. The drinks are cold and well-priced and the staff are personable, in good spirits, and care about their customers. This is exemplified by the fact that after only a handful of visits, they already know my go-to order before I say anything. Everything from the atmosphere, layout, customer service, and drink offerings are earnest and appreciated by those who embibe there . If you live in the area, or are even just visiting, stop by and enjoy a drink with friends in a casual andwelcoming establishment.

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Rob Dunbar

Cool local bar with a food trailer. Easy going, respectful prices, happy hour all day kinda place. Darts, billiards, and an outdoor patio. Chill out with some friends and enjoy the lack back Austin vibe.

Meagan Clark - Realtor
Meagan Clark - Realtor

One of my favorite divey bars, well priced drinks and some of my favorite staff. I believe her name is Jess, she always has fantastic earrings, but she deserves a raise! Superb service. The taco truck in the back is amazing too.

Jeff K Dart
Jeff K Dart

Cool pub to throw darts. Very nice dart boards ( WINMAU BLADE 6 ) Nice dry erase scoring. Boards are well lit, throwing area is not. Beer is priced low, service is friendly. Will come back. No tournaments.

Bill S
Bill S

Great neighborhood bar that has margaritas made with fresh squeezed lime juice - at a good price.

Jim Vosler
Jim Vosler

Great local bar, darts, pool table, cocktails and nice beer selection. Food truck in the back serving waffles and chicken. The staff are great and I'll be back when in town.

Brânwyn Tantau
Brânwyn Tantau

One of my favorite spots in Austin for a drink with friends. The bartenders are some amazing folks who are personable and always provide great service. A great selection of beers, wells, and even nonalcoholic options! It’s always clean and a comfortable atmosphere in the late afternoons before it livens up at night. This is THE bar I will always recommend to friends and austin visitors.

Rachel Ayala
Rachel Ayala

Alex was the best, bomb tacos is so good!! Will be coming back for the nachos locos!!💫🕺🏻

Jordan B Phillips
Jordan B Phillips

Backlot is a true gem in the North campus area, just a quick stumble across Guadalupe from the renowned 37th Street Lights. The drinks are cold and well-priced and the staff are personable, in good spirits, and care about their customers. This is exemplified by the fact that after only a handful of visits, they already know my go-to order before I say anything. Everything from the atmosphere, layout, customer service, and drink offerings are earnest and appreciated by those who embibe there . If you live in the area, or are even just visiting, stop by and enjoy a drink with friends in a casual andwelcoming establishment.

Rob Dunbar
Rob Dunbar

Cool local bar with a food trailer. Easy going, respectful prices, happy hour all day kinda place. Darts, billiards, and an outdoor patio. Chill out with some friends and enjoy the lack back Austin vibe.

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enrico leite

Backlot is the quintessential local bar. On par with the greats like Crown and Anchor. Going by yourself or with friends, the comfort and fun you’ll experience has had me coming back throughout my time in Austin. Great place to meet new people or to just read a book and have a beer at an affordable price. A personal staple and a must try!

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Flin Flon

Lots of draft beer selection and very friendly bartenders. I’ve been coming here since it used to be Nasty’s way back in the day and luckily it hasn’t changed too much. Thank you so much Back Lot for keeping your beer prices like Old Austin when so many other places have gone the down the greedy New Austin path!

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Jonathan Parker

Classic local dive bar in a single story cinder block building. Bare bones, friendly atmosphere, great prices. There is a food truck but the bar is the main reason to come.

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Saffron Redfield

Kitschy dive bars could never. This is the archetype. This is the blueprint. Inside stank, outside mosquitos. Drinks strong and staff friendly every single time.

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Andrea C

this place should be retitled THE Back Lot. Because it’s THE bar to be at. Historical Austin landmark. Visit history in the making. Ranch water will save your life I promise. Tacos are scrumptious. Shout out to Ben and Spencer!!!

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Neil Mathew

Incredible bar, one of my favorite bars in Austin (along with the sister bar, Workhorse) - very cool people here, reasonable prices, nice outdoor seating.

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Todd OHara

Great dive bar vibe and some of the best prices on beer. Not sure you can get meanwhile on tap for 5 bucks anywhere else. Bartenders were incredibly attentive and make you feel like a regular even though it was my first time here.

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Manda Petrik

Bartenders are salt of the earth and an Estrella is 3 dollars. Cannot be beat. If you come in the winter time get a Hot Toddy and warm up. A cigarette on their patio makes a bad a good day and a good day a great day.

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Johnny !

Back lot. Awesome dive bar. This place used to be called 'nasty's bar,'... What a drastic improvement backlot is. It's kind of dark in there, folks are friendly. Very much Dive. They have a list of local $3 draft beers all day everyday, a list of local and maybe imported $4 draft beers all day everyday, and I think some specialty cocktails. They're posted clearly on signs on the bar. Just look around and you'll find an excellent deal. Location is pretty good and you can park on the street and they have a tiny parking lot. It's right across the street from It's right across the street from 37th, in a cute neighborhood. This is University area so there are some young folks that go in there, but the age range is widely mixed. They also have an outdoor patio kind of on two sides. And a food truck with some pretty dank tacos.

Todd OHara
Todd OHara

Great dive bar vibe and some of the best prices on beer. Not sure you can get meanwhile on tap for 5 bucks anywhere else. Bartenders were incredibly attentive and make you feel like a regular even though it was my first time here.

Manda Petrik
Manda Petrik

Bartenders are salt of the earth and an Estrella is 3 dollars. Cannot be beat. If you come in the winter time get a Hot Toddy and warm up. A cigarette on their patio makes a bad a good day and a good day a great day.

Saffron Redfield
Saffron Redfield

Kitschy dive bars could never. This is the archetype. This is the blueprint. Inside stank, outside mosquitos. Drinks strong and staff friendly every single time.

Jonathan Parker
Jonathan Parker

Classic local dive bar in a single story cinder block building. Bare bones, friendly atmosphere, great prices. There is a food truck but the bar is the main reason to come.

Neil Mathew
Neil Mathew

Incredible bar, one of my favorite bars in Austin (along with the sister bar, Workhorse) - very cool people here, reasonable prices, nice outdoor seating.

Flin Flon
Flin Flon

Lots of draft beer selection and very friendly bartenders. I’ve been coming here since it used to be Nasty’s way back in the day and luckily it hasn’t changed too much. Thank you so much Back Lot for keeping your beer prices like Old Austin when so many other places have gone the down the greedy New Austin path!

enrico leite
enrico leite

Backlot is the quintessential local bar. On par with the greats like Crown and Anchor. Going by yourself or with friends, the comfort and fun you’ll experience has had me coming back throughout my time in Austin. Great place to meet new people or to just read a book and have a beer at an affordable price. A personal staple and a must try!

Andrea C
Andrea C

this place should be retitled THE Back Lot. Because it’s THE bar to be at. Historical Austin landmark. Visit history in the making. Ranch water will save your life I promise. Tacos are scrumptious. Shout out to Ben and Spencer!!!

Johnny !
Johnny !

Back lot. Awesome dive bar. This place used to be called 'nasty's bar,'... What a drastic improvement backlot is. It's kind of dark in there, folks are friendly. Very much Dive. They have a list of local $3 draft beers all day everyday, a list of local and maybe imported $4 draft beers all day everyday, and I think some specialty cocktails. They're posted clearly on signs on the bar. Just look around and you'll find an excellent deal. Location is pretty good and you can park on the street and they have a tiny parking lot. It's right across the street from It's right across the street from 37th, in a cute neighborhood. This is University area so there are some young folks that go in there, but the age range is widely mixed. They also have an outdoor patio kind of on two sides. And a food truck with some pretty dank tacos.

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Jonathan James

Great local pub, serving to late. Real dart boards. Real smoking outdoor section. Beer garden. - Enjoy :)

Jonathan James
Jonathan James

Great local pub, serving to late. Real dart boards. Real smoking outdoor section. Beer garden. - Enjoy :)

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Natalie Scelsi

Love this place it just smells like beer and sweat, if you can handle that this place is awesome

Natalie Scelsi
Natalie Scelsi

Love this place it just smells like beer and sweat, if you can handle that this place is awesome

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Alex Zorina

The bar itself is cool, but the Spanish-speaking guy in the food truck overcharged me both times I bought food there. The first time, he ‘didn’t have change’. The second time, he tried to charge me $14 instead of $12. When I noticed, he had the audacity to try to charge me $13. These sums aren’t too big; it's just a disgusting behavior

Maria Skevofilax
Maria Skevofilax

Watch out for the guy at the food truck with the gold front teeth. He verbally harassed us in Spanish and tried to defend himself by saying he was surprised we could speak Spanish. Who else does he harass just because they can’t respond?

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606 Maiden Ln, Austin, TX 78705

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🕐 Hours Today
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Rating
4.7/5
💬 Reviews
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💰 Price Level
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⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 1-2.5 hours here
📞 Phone
+1 512-551-2919
🌐 Website
www.backlotatx.com
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📶 Free WiFi
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🌿 Outdoor Seating
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🚻 Restroom
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Penn and Nellie Wooldridge House Heritage

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Sears, Rev. Henry M. and Jennie, House Heritage

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