May 5, 2009
This place to me is a dive. A true american dive. Do not come here expecting a waitress or live music, or any of that sorts . This is a bar where you can come after work order a burger (which is tasty) and a beer (one of many 25 taps or so) abd ebjoy it There are a couple of pool tables and a juke box. Worth it.

February 16, 2009
A small cozy well lighted place. About 25 beers on tap. A good selection of locals, + Chimay, and 6 or so taps of macros and craft posers (I’m talking about you, Blue Moon). When I got there on a Sunday evening, there was a line of 10 or so people at the bar. You order your beer and food at the bar and pick up when they call your name. I had a cheeseburger and a Live Oak Pilz. The cheeseburger was very good. The fries were also very tasty. My friend ordered some fried mushrooms which he raved about. I’ll have to get some next time. For pub food this was excellent. My beer had quite a bit of foam when the bartender poured it which is great to see for a pilsner. Most places drop the pressure down so they can pour the beer quick but this sacrifices the head. Beer was fresh and tasty. Have a Live oak if you ever come to Austin. One of the great breweries in America , IMO. Billy the owner was there, I guess he hangs out here often. I like places where the owner is around. They also have a nice pat

July 2, 2008 [ Updated September 15, 2008 ]
Very laid back setting with a surprisingly comprehensive taplist. The food is top notch with excellent vegetarian/vegan options. The service was great and I will definitely make this a regular stop.

July 1, 2008
Came down with the old lady in tow to meet with lb4lb and pintsize on a lazy Saturday afternoon- Ambiance- it’s clean, bit of a retro look, but it’s nice. Service- help yourself! Selection- pretty good selection of beers on tap (roughly 30) and in bottles. Food- pretty good and very nice size portions, didn’t leave hungry that’s for sure. Overall- I would be a regular here but it’s out of my range a little. But I’ll still stop by every now and then.

June 7, 2007
I live in the neighborhood and only yesterday tried this place out, after about a year and a half. They have 28 beers on draught, (counted) and many more bottled. Very reasonable prices, lots of local beers such as Real Ale, Live Oak, Shiners, Lawnmower, etc... It’s not big enough to get too crazy, food is decent, nice widescreen tv inside, darts, deck seating, video games, pool table in a compact setting. A great overall neighborhood joint, if you’re nearby. I’ll be back for sure.

July 20, 2005
Nice neighborhood pub. Recognize the furniture? Uh, huh, from Waterloo. Billy apparently doesn’t throw anything away. Including the burger recipe!! Same great burgers from Waterloo. 20 or so taps with some emphasis on local brew (usually 5 or more locals). Nice televisions to watch a game or whatever. If you are a GB Packer fan, go check out a game, I think Billy is a fan. :)

November 1, 2004
Billy Forrester (proprietor) deserves ample credit in the fight to bring brewpubs to Texas. This is a simple neighborhood bar with decent food and a simple array of decent beers - Live Oak (2 taps), Real Ale (2-3 taps) SNPA, and Schneider and other good bottles. So while not overwhemingly screaming beer geek - it’s a perfect hideaway for a good pint and chat w/ friends.