Nickel City is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Austin.

1. Nickel City

8.9
1133 E 11th St, Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Central East Austin · 16 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goodman: Cold beer, solid cocktails, great whiskey. Oh and coneys on site.

Sydney R.Sydney Rose: Buffalo bar! Aperol Spritz on tap for happy hour was good. Bartender attentive and helpful with other bar recommendations.

Paul C.Paul Chapin: Ruby is the best bartender

The White Horse is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Austin.

2. The White Horse

8.7
500 Comal St, Austin, TX
Dive Bar · 74 tips and reviews

Denis F.Denis Figueroa: Truly good. Music for dancing. Good beers and it's great for groups. FREE POPCORN ☺️☺️

Eric L.Eric Love: Any out-of-towner has to come here for the ultimate Texas experience. Thanks for the review Supper: http://supper.mx/places/the-white-horse-austin/

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: We seriously dig this bar’s sticky-floor aesthetic and convivial vibes. The room is dark, the music is hot, the crowd is diverse, and friendly barkeeps keep the margaritas and the Two Steps flowing.

The Liberty is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Austin.

3. The Liberty

8.7
1618 1/2 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Dive Bar · 67 tips and reviews

Josh M.Josh Martin: Perfect dive bar. Great service. Good vibes all around.

Forrest E.Forrest Elliott: You haven't lived until you've peed in the trough.

Scott B.Scott B: Very chill place with a pool table.

Violet Crown Social Club is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Austin.

4. Violet Crown Social Club

8.1
1111 E 6th St (Waller St), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · 58 tips and reviews

B W.B W: I love this place-- cheap drinks poured strong. Lots of outdoor seating. Dive bar vibe. Via 313 pizza.

Jae S.Jae Salinas 🍜: Running low on funds? This dive pours 'em stiff and sells 'em cheap.

Morgan S.Morgan S: Same crew that brought you Mugshots, Barflys, Bender & Hideout. Stiff pour, reasonable prices, good service & respect for you as long as you reciprocate.

Lala's Little Nugget is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Austin.

5. Lala's Little Nugget

8.0
2207 Justin Ln (Burnet Ln), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Brentwood · 33 tips and reviews

Nick H.Nick Hanemann: Amazing atmosphere, super cozy. Felt welcome immediately upon entering

IFCIFC: Austin: It's little dive bar that's both trapped in the 70's AND it's Christmas all year. Beware of elves dropping from the ceiling. You've been warned. -IFC Viewer

Sweet John M.Sweet John Muehlbauer: Go there. Often. With friends. It is decorated like Christmas year round. Oh, and it is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Barton Springs Saloon is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Austin.

6. Barton Springs Saloon

8.2
1300 Barton Springs Road (at South Lamar Blvd), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Zilker · 44 tips and reviews

LaurenLauren: Dog friendly both indoors and out!

Shaggy R.Shaggy Rodgers: Just because its $1 beer doesn't mean you don't tip! These people are working hard to keep you happy, take care of them.

Adam B.Adam Bailey: Monday $1.00 Lonestar!! Can't beat a price like that!

Frazier’s Long and Low is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Austin.

7. Frazier’s Long and Low

8.2
2538 Elmont Dr, Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Riverside · 4 tips and reviews

Anne Marie J.Anne Marie Jackson: Delicious American food staples , fun retro atmosphere and really inexpensive. Charming retro vibes - jukebox and shuffleboard really drive it home . One of my Austin faves and I was born here .

ChengCheng: Get the chopped cheese with jalapeno!

Misha .Misha 🍶: Where do these lovely ladies come from?

Barfly's is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Austin.

8. Barfly's

8.2
5420 Airport Blvd (At 55th), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · North Loop · 45 tips and reviews

Kara S.Kara Snyder: Great prices. Neat atmosphere. This is a winner on the dive bar list.

Nicolas M.Nicolas Mota: Go Often. Be Happy.

Sanger S.Sanger Sanger: Albert Likes Dude Bros

Casino El Camino is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Austin.

9. Casino El Camino

8.2
517 E 6th St (bt Red River & Neches Sts), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Downtown Austin · 229 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: Really fantastic burgers. Try the Amarillo burger with extra bacon.

Food NetworkFood Network: Guy Fieri heads here for some of the best burgers in town. Try the Buffalo Burger (coated in wing sauce, topped w/ blue cheese) or the Amarillo Burger w/ fresh roasted serrano chiles & cilantro mayo.

EaterEater: There are few better places to lay down a layer of food before a night of heavy drinking on the Dirty Sixth, and their burgers are a well-deserved Austin institution. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

War Horse is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Austin.

10. War Horse

8.0
209 W 5th St Ste B, Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Downtown Austin · 9 tips and reviews

Victor T.Victor Truan: Great staff. Get there early to grab a table on the right, especially when Calling Jack Burton is playing.

Amanda P.Amanda Palm: Love big Corey!

Lexy H.Lexy Hasley: Jesse rocks my sox off

Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Austin.

11. Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon

8.1
5434 Burnet Rd (btwn Shoalmont Dr & Lawnmont Ave), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Allandale · 36 tips and reviews

RazorfishRazorfish: Chicken Shit Bingo every Sunday from 4-7. It's the best entertainment $2 can buy. Cheap beer, free chili dogs, and a live honky tonk band to set the mood. — Tannen C., Creative

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: The Bingo they have here reminds me of a game we used to play in Tanzania. Only instead of a chicken we had a rhinoceros, and instead of a grid of numbers we would run for our lives.

Norm F.Norm Fazekas: Chicken Shit Bingo on Sundays

The Jackalope is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Austin.

12. The Jackalope

8.0
404 E 6th St (btwn Trinity St. & Neches St.), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Downtown Austin · 216 tips and reviews

Denise F.Denise Ferreira: Wings were great. Relaxed atmosphere at 3pm. Nice bartender.

Andrea G.Andrea Grimes: FRIED PICKLES Y'ALL

Michael W.Michael Wilkin: Great vibes! And the chipotle bacon burger is out of this world :) Found this spot on my new Supper app: http://supper.mx/places/the-jackalope-austin/

Broken Spoke is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Austin.

13. Broken Spoke

7.9
3201 S Lamar Blvd (at Westrock Dr.), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · South Lamar · 67 tips and reviews

Britten W.Britten Wolf: An Austin classic. A great place to learn to dance and experience the best honky tonk in Texas.

Visit AustinVisit Austin: The Broken Spoke is Texas' most definitive dance hall. If you're ever in Austin, stop by for some traditional country music by some "real" country musicians.

Food NetworkFood Network: Giada heads to this hot spot for real Texas food, live music and a dance floor. She ordered the classic Chicken Fried Steak and a Lonestar beer on tap.

The Grackle is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Austin.

14. The Grackle

7.8
1700 E 6th St (at Chalmers), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · 36 tips and reviews

Rob Z.Rob Zaleski: If you're feeling adventurous and they have the Live Oak Grodziske, give it a try. Very smoky, Polish-style beer.

Matt W.Matt Williamson: Don't head butt rush

Jennifer R.Jennifer Rother: Best trivia in town Thursday nights!

Donn's Depot is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Austin.

15. Donn's Depot

7.8
1600 W 5th St, Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Old West Austin · 40 tips and reviews

Caitlin J.Caitlin James: Make friends with the bartender, sit outside and enjoy a pitcher with friends. A guaranteed good time, dance floor and all.

Do512Do512: Ladies - check out the women's restroom. You will want to hang out in there all night. You can spy on the crowd from a secret window. Find out for yourself!

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. We've heard good things about the women's bathroom. Not that we've been inside it, oh no, not us. Read more.