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09/11/2026
Not your lucky day, Black Cats. 🔴
We’re showing Arsenal vs. Sunderland at The Tavern, and it’s the perfect excuse for an afternoon pint and a proper watch party.
📅 September 12
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 The Tavern
Come hang with fellow Gooners and back Arsenal with us.
09/10/2026
Texas. Ohio State. Saturday night.
We’re showing every minute at The Tavern, so grab your crew, claim a table, and settle in for one of the biggest matchups of the season.
📅 Sept. 12
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 The Tavern
Cold b**r. Big game. Full volume. See y’all Saturday.
09/04/2026
We're not like a regular bar, we're a ✨cool✨ bar. We're The Tavern 🍻
09/03/2026
🤘 Saturdays are better in burnt orange.
Texas takes on Texas State, and we’ll have the game on at The Tavern with cold drinks, good food, and plenty of Longhorns in the house.
📅 Sept. 5
⏰ 2:30 PM
📍 The Tavern
Come early, grab your spot, and let’s make some noise. Hook ’em! 🤘
08/29/2026
Match day at The Tavern. 🔴
We’re showing Arsenal vs. Aston Villa, so round up your crew and come watch with us.
📅 August 31
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 The Tavern
Good crowd. Cold drinks. Arsenal on. That’s enough reason to be here.
08/20/2026
Pints up. Voices up. Arsenal on. 🔴🍻
Catch Arsenal vs. Coventry City at The Tavern and watch it with a crowd that knows how to back the club properly.
📅 August 21
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 The Tavern
See you at kickoff. COYG.
08/18/2026
The sun can stay outside. We’ll be at the bar. 🍹
Our Frozen Margarita is pouring for $14, with a $11 happy hour price from 3–6 PM.
Get out of the heat, grab a seat, and let The Tavern handle the rest.
08/18/2026
All the refreshment. None of the alcohol. 🌿
Meet The Tavern’s $8 mocktail lineup:
🍊 Blood Orange Crush
🥒 Cucumber Cooler
🫐 Blackberry Smash
Bright, refreshing, and made for anyone who wants something a little more interesting than another soda.
Which one are you ordering first?
08/18/2026
Texas is hot. Our drinks are frozen. 🍊
Cool down with a Frozen Orange Dreamsicle at The Tavern for $14, or stop by during happy hour from 3–6 PM and grab one for just $11.
Cold, creamy, citrusy, and exactly what an Austin afternoon calls for.
08/17/2026
Your group chat has been preparing for this moment its entire life.
Team Tavern Trivia happens every Wednesday at 7PM with your host Benjamin. Come for the questions, stay for the b**r, and leave with either a prize or several new arguments with your friends.
🏆 Prizes for the top 3 teams
🧠 All skill levels welcome
📍 The Tavern at 12th & Lamar
08/13/2026
Hey y’all! We’ll be closing early on Tuesday. Join us for a b**r this weekend, and trivia on Wednesday 🫡
08/11/2026
Your useless knowledge finally has a purpose. 🧠🍻
Team Trivia is happening every Wednesday at 7PM at The Tavern. Bring your smartest friends, your most confident guesses, and your willingness to argue over answers you definitely don’t know.
🏆 Prizes for the top 3 teams
📍 The Tavern at 12th & Lamar
🍺 All skill levels welcome
Looking for things to do in Austin on a Wednesday night? You found it.
07/29/2026
You’re gonna need a bigger drink. 🦈
Shark Week has taken over The Tavern with three specialty cocktails:
🌙 Moonlight Skinny Dip
🦈 The Great White
🌊 Blood in the Water
Each drink is $13 and can be made non-alcoholic for $8. Add this to your list of things to do in Austin this week!
07/28/2026
Looking for fun things to do in Austin during Shark Week? Swim over to The Tavern for our limited-time Shark Week drink specials. Try the Life-Ring, Man-Eater, or a $3 Jelly Bite shot. Both specialty drinks can also be made non-alcoholic for $8! 🦈🍹
Address
922 W 12th Street
Austin, TX
78703
To get to the location on W 12th Street in Austin, you can take the bus or train and get off at the nearest stop. Alternatively, if you are driving, you can park your car in one of the nearby parking lots or on-street parking spots. Please refer to a map or GPS for specific directions.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 11pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 11pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 11pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 11pm |
| Friday |
11am - 12am |
| Saturday |
11am - 12am |
| Sunday |
11am - 11pm |
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What people say
The Tavern Austin is a must-visit sports bar, American restaurant, and pub located off twelfth and Lamar. With over 80 years of experience, The Tavern has become the go-to spot for Austinites to watch sports, enjoy a cold beer, and indulge in a delicious burger. The upstairs patio is perfect for lunch with coworkers or enjoying the mild Austin night air.
With 46 HDTVs constantly playing your favorite sports games, The Tavern is the best place to catch up on your favorite team's latest match. They even host gameday parties and open up early for Gooners to cheer on their favorite club. The bartender can make any drink you desire, and if there's a game on, it's definitely on at The Tavern.
The dark wood bars, floor-to-ceiling windows, and expansive dog-friendly deck make The Tavern an ideal spot to celebrate with friends and family or just take in the action of North Lamar Boulevard. With new owners (also of the iconic Esther’s Follies) and Chef Johnny Romo revamping the menu to focus on fresh ingredients, you'll be sure to find something delicious to satisfy your cravings.
Overall, The Tavern Austin is a welcoming neighborhood pub steeped in Austin lore that brings modern comforts to its patrons. Come home to The Tavern for an unforgettable experience!
