Circle Brewing Co. - Austin Beer Guide
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THE WTF DIVE C. Hunt’s Ice House 9611 Mcneil Road Owner Chester Hunt operated a meat packing plant on this North Austin property for over 50 years when suddenly one day he said, “Fuck it, I’m ready to make the most fucking bizarre, awesome bar this side of Mexico.” And he did. Boasting Texas’ largest grapevine shading their 45 plus picnic table-d bier garten, C. Hunt’s has something for everyone. Whether your vice be dominos, too large pickup trucks, an affinity for every fucking Budweiser swimsuit model ad since 1992, live possums, or a bar top with an ice trough, plus a decent bottle selection to boot, C. Hunt’s gots what you need to fill your C. Hunt shaped hole you didn’t know you had until reading this. Bring cash and no expectations, ‘cause they don’t do credit cards or anything else any other bar you’ve ever been to does. Mr. Tramps 8565 Research Boulevard Looking for futbol, a convenient view of 183, and plenty of great taps? Look no further, Mr. Tramps is where it’s at. This place probably qualifies more as a sports bar than a dive, but we liked it enough to get it a spot on the list. It definitely has that “my dive” feel to it, with plenty of regulars, near-sitcom-ish banter between the bartenders, and if you showed up wearing the wrong team colors during a fierce match there’s a good chance you could find yourself in a decent brawl beneath Research’s Boulevard’s ever present gaze. Among their peers on this list, Mr. Tramps has the greatest selection of national breweries alongside their local taps. THE FAMILY DIVE Billy’s on Burnet 2105 Hancock Drive THE FOREIGN DIVE Billy Forrester is a legend in Texas beer history, and his name’s sake is nothing less. Billy’s on Burnet rides the line between the “dive” and “my dive” camps with all the best things from both. Painted in black and red, Billy’s is home to the famous Cobra jalapeño bacon cheeseburger, the best Wednesday evening trivia, a killer selection of local and craft rotating taps, and this journalist’s favorite Galaga/Ms Pac Man machine in town. Not a beer fan? Have a saki shot. Not so much into meat? They have a vegetarian menu that rivals most vegetarian places. And of all the bars we researched for this list, Billy’s was the only one to meet several criteria, while still being a place you would take your wife and kid to for a burger and beer on a pleasant Saturday afternoon. 16
Nasty’s 606 Maiden Lane (off Guadalupe) THE CRAY DIVE If you’ve never been to Nasty’s, fold the corner of this page so you don’t lose your place, put the guide in your pocket, get in your car (pending your sobriety), and go to Nasty’s (if it’s after 6pm). This is the quintessential “good beer in low places” bar. This bar inspired this whole stupid list. Tucked just off of Guadalupe before you hit campus, Nasty’s is the blue brick building you might not notice if you weren’t looking for it. Inside you’ll find EVERYTHING you could want from either type of “dive” PLUS a luscious 52 taps and full bar. Last we visited, they had a (512) Bourbon Barrel Aged Double Pecan Porter tap nestled between the PBR and Shiner Bock tap. Ball so hard, they claim to be the first Austin draft account for Live Oak, the second for Independence, and dedicate a significant portion of their 52 taps to local and seasonal beers. Go on a Monday for a healthy dose of hip hop served up by DJ Mel. That shit cray. THE DIVE’S DIVE Jackalope 404 East 6th Street Jackalope is one of the only bars on our list that claim the “dive” moniker; in fact, they boast to be the “best dive bar in Austin.” They made our list, but just barely. They meet nearly every criteria, except for serving a significant amount of craft or local beers. Sans the the oasis of four Austin Beerworks’ taps, the primary malted beverage they sling is Lone Star. What they lack in quality, they more than make up for with “that dive feel.” Between the velvet topless paintings littering the walls, plethora of pirate nicknacks, and deafening music (remember, we’re all dads now and getting “too old for this shit”) they set the bar pretty high for other bars aiming to take their title. When you go, get a jalapeño bacon honey burger with your Fire Eagle and if you go on a Wednesday your second burger is free. 17
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Nasty’s<br />
606 Maiden Lane (off Guadalupe)<br />
THE CRAY DIVE<br />
If you’ve never been to Nasty’s, fold the corner of this page so you don’t lose your place, put the<br />
guide in your pocket, get in your car (pending your sobriety), and go to Nasty’s (if it’s after 6pm).<br />
This is the quintessential “good beer in low places” bar. This bar inspired this whole stupid list.<br />
Tucked just off of Guadalupe before you hit campus, Nasty’s is the blue brick building you might<br />
not notice if you weren’t looking for it. Inside you’ll find EVERYTHING you could want from either<br />
type of “dive” PLUS a luscious 52 taps and full bar. Last we visited, they had a (512) Bourbon Barrel<br />
Aged Double Pecan Porter tap nestled between the PBR and Shiner Bock tap. Ball so hard, they<br />
claim to be the first <strong>Austin</strong> draft account for Live Oak, the second for Independence, and dedicate a<br />
significant portion of their 52 taps to local and seasonal beers. Go on a Monday for a healthy dose<br />
of hip hop served up by DJ Mel. That shit cray.<br />
THE DIVE’S DIVE<br />
Jackalope<br />
404 East 6th Street<br />
Jackalope is one of the only bars on our list that<br />
claim the “dive” moniker; in fact, they boast to be<br />
the “best dive bar in <strong>Austin</strong>.” They made our list,<br />
but just barely. They meet nearly every criteria,<br />
except for serving a significant amount of craft<br />
or local beers. Sans the the oasis of four <strong>Austin</strong><br />
<strong>Beer</strong>works’ taps, the primary malted beverage<br />
they sling is Lone Star. What they lack in quality,<br />
they more than make up for with “that dive feel.”<br />
Between the velvet topless paintings littering the<br />
walls, plethora of pirate nicknacks, and deafening<br />
music (remember, we’re all dads now and<br />
getting “too old for this shit”) they set the bar<br />
pretty high for other bars aiming to take their<br />
title. When you go, get a jalapeño bacon honey<br />
burger with your Fire Eagle and if you go on a<br />
Wednesday your second burger is free.<br />
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