The Rusty Mule

My husband and I just love this place! Laid back, good food, the music has always been great (even the retro hits when the live music is on a break...)! Totally recommended for a family night out!

marvin martian

A brand new establishment The owner is a close friend and wants the customers to feel the love when at the mule. Come party with us.

John Warren

This place is awesome! I cant wait for it to cool down so we can enjoy there huge back yard. This place is very rustic and feels a little rough but the staff is very friendly and they have a good selection of local beers

Sloane Livingston

Favorite outdoor bar! Even though it's by the hwy, it's very quiet. The big oak trees are lovely and the food trailers are tasty (especially the burgers)! The owner is a dope dude, very nice guy. Always enjoy chatting with him when we stop in. I also love the mix of people that show up.

john adams

We've been here several times after work. It's incredibly pleasant, the beer selection is great, the variety of food is wonderful and the staff is outstanding. Nothing like sitting under the oaks with a beer, good friends and Lilli's fries

Clayton Root

Big, outdoor venue with a vintage RV turned bar, food trucks and fire pits. Great group hangout when the weather is nice. There are plenty of draft and canned beers, and the cocktail menu is primarily Deep Eddy flavored vodka drinks.

Scott Dunn

Atmosphere is great and we always enjoy visiting here. The food trucks are good and I really like the uniqueness of the whole place, also everyone I've met that works there is so friendly and accommodating. We'll definitely continue to keep this place in our bar rotation!

Stacy Presley

Fun and relaxing atmosphere! You need to get out there. The MI Ranchito BBQ food truck is off the hook!!! Delish!!! Just a fun place. Great music!.

Mark Schneider

Great hangout for friends and family. Fire pits for cozy good times sittin around in the evening. Craft brews and full bar. Quality meals and snacks from local food truck venders.

Adam Jones

Great outdoor chil place for families. Adults only after 9:30. Great food options.

Joe D

The Rusty Mule is a wonderful place to sit outside and enjoy hanging out with friends and family of all ages. Great bar with good drink prices, and wonderful food from trailers - sandwiches, pizza, tacos. I had steak fajitas that were great. Loved the band that played the night I was there - Peacemaker. Amazingly talented band from San Antonio, playing classic and modern rock, as well as some timeless classics from beyond the rock realm. It would be good to know what other bands are playing there. And especially, when is Peacemaker returning. Nice staff too! A super cool and welcome addition to the SW Austin nightlife!

Elizabeth Neubauer

My husband and I just love this place! Laid back, good food, the music has always been great (even the retro hits when the live music is on a break...)! Totally recommended for a family night out!

A unique place. The owner has been the bartender both times I've been and is pretty chill. Seems like has really good potential to become something very cool.

Had a good time, the bartenders were friendly and helpful and the prices were reasonable. Great spot to catch some live music and chat with friends.

Family friendly and fun! Great outdoors atmosphere - bring the bug spray. Good truck selection is sometimes good sometimes me but still worth the visit since you can drink and listen to live music while your kids play.

carl carlsen

A unique place. The owner has been the bartender both times I've been and is pretty chill. Seems like has really good potential to become something very cool.

Reebs S

Family friendly and fun! Great outdoors atmosphere - bring the bug spray. Good truck selection is sometimes good sometimes me but still worth the visit since you can drink and listen to live music while your kids play.

Brian Jeanes

Had a good time, the bartenders were friendly and helpful and the prices were reasonable. Great spot to catch some live music and chat with friends.

This place is decent, has all the standard works of an Austin bar, live music, drinks, and a couple food trucks. Although, I don't find anything special or unique about coming here.

Edward Witkowski

This place is decent, has all the standard works of an Austin bar, live music, drinks, and a couple food trucks. Although, I don't find anything special or unique about coming here.

Too many rules! They have a playground for kids but there are at least 5 signs to restrain your children. Very confusing. Bar tendera are grumpy. I do like the outside vibe.

Patra Cardinal

Too many rules! They have a playground for kids but there are at least 5 signs to restrain your children. Very confusing. Bar tendera are grumpy. I do like the outside vibe.

Pretty let down by the selection. Came to eat but all they had was a single truck. Not crazy about all the signs they have discouraging children

Stephen Cunningham

Pretty let down by the selection. Came to eat but all they had was a single truck. Not crazy about all the signs they have discouraging children

First and last time here. A friend's band was playing a show, so we went to show our support. I was excited to go because it was a great evening to be outside and enjoy some music. When we arrived, there was only one bartender and the line was long. I heard someone order a mule of some sort and he told them he was out of vodka, but could fix a margarita. I was surprised since all of their special mules had vodka. Next up was a guy who ordered a redbull and the bartender refused to sell him one, stating he couldn't serve a minor due to TABC regulations. A redbull! This place isn't just a bar, it's more of a music venue and there were quite a few families with small children. The person who was next in line bought the redbull and handed it to the guy. It was our turned next and we were told he could only take cash. Suddenly he call out someone with us, saying "You can roll your eyes all you want but it's not going to make my credit card machine work. Only girls roll their eyes bro." We were startled at his outburst and how aggressive he said it. When we asked for the manager, he said he was the manager and owner. We decided to leave and as we walked off. He was still grumbling at us. It's unfortunate that a business owner would treat their customers like that. I can understand how frustrating it can be being the only person working on a Saturday night, but that's not a reason to lash out. Especially when the place was so empty, since it was just 7:30. We missed out on our friend's set and were disappointed to say the least. I had hoped we would like this place since it was so close to work.

I would give this place zero stars because of the owner. I accidentally took my beer to the parking lot last night and he addressed my friend and I in an extremely demeaning way. He could have handled the situation in a professional manner but instead he chose to chastise the two of us by getting in our faces and yelling something about us making him lose his liquor license. This is the first and last time I will visit the Rusty Mule.

Rusty Mule - if it's 10pm on a Friday night, your hours are listed as being open until 1am, and you have your "Open" light on, maybe you should, you know...be open! Won't be visiting here again.

Z

First and last time here. A friend's band was playing a show, so we went to show our support. I was excited to go because it was a great evening to be outside and enjoy some music. When we arrived, there was only one bartender and the line was long. I heard someone order a mule of some sort and he told them he was out of vodka, but could fix a margarita. I was surprised since all of their special mules had vodka. Next up was a guy who ordered a redbull and the bartender refused to sell him one, stating he couldn't serve a minor due to TABC regulations. A redbull! This place isn't just a bar, it's more of a music venue and there were quite a few families with small children. The person who was next in line bought the redbull and handed it to the guy. It was our turned next and we were told he could only take cash. Suddenly he call out someone with us, saying "You can roll your eyes all you want but it's not going to make my credit card machine work. Only girls roll their eyes bro." We were startled at his outburst and how aggressive he said it. When we asked for the manager, he said he was the manager and owner. We decided to leave and as we walked off. He was still grumbling at us. It's unfortunate that a business owner would treat their customers like that. I can understand how frustrating it can be being the only person working on a Saturday night, but that's not a reason to lash out. Especially when the place was so empty, since it was just 7:30. We missed out on our friend's set and were disappointed to say the least. I had hoped we would like this place since it was so close to work.

Jacob

Rusty Mule - if it's 10pm on a Friday night, your hours are listed as being open until 1am, and you have your "Open" light on, maybe you should, you know...be open! Won't be visiting here again.

Stephanie Walton

I would give this place zero stars because of the owner. I accidentally took my beer to the parking lot last night and he addressed my friend and I in an extremely demeaning way. He could have handled the situation in a professional manner but instead he chose to chastise the two of us by getting in our faces and yelling something about us making him lose his liquor license. This is the first and last time I will visit the Rusty Mule.