1. Shiner's Saloon
7.8
422 Congress Ave Ste D (at 5th St), Austin, TX
Sports Bar · Downtown Austin · 35 tips and reviews
David Jalufka: The loaded potato skins are best I have ever had..great music...and great patio.
Geoff Madeley: Kolaches, tater skins, brisket nachos, greenhorn salad. Every one is great!
Laura Marczak: Mike V. plays here every week for Whiskey Wednesday and he is awesome! Oh and being able to get trashed for under $10 doesn't hurt either.
6. Scholz Garten
7.8
1607 San Jacinto Blvd (at E 17th St), Austin, TX
Beer Garden · Downtown Austin · 62 tips and reviews
Elizabeth Page: Favorite go-to for a great beer, lunch or appetizer.
Austin Chronicle: Austin's oldest outdoor biergarten and dining hall was built by German immigrant August Scholz in 1866. They still serve some German dishes alongside nachos, and burgers to a largely politico crowd.
Samantha Perry: Geeks who drink every Monday at 8pm! Prizes! Trivia! FREE BEER! Also, it's free!!!!!! FREEEEE! OMGBBQGIGGLEFART!
8. Sam's Bar-B-Que
7.9
2000 E 12th St (Poquito St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · 11 tips and reviews
Richard Schneider: Authentic? Yes. Tasty? Yes. Do yourself a favour and get on down here for great BBQ.
Travel Channel: As seen on Travel Channel's Feed the Beast, Sam's Barbecue has affordable plates & huge portions! Plus, it’s literally the only place in Austin to get barbeque late at night.
Brett M: talk to brian and go brisket.