Sports bars in Austin?

January 5, 2007 7:25 PM

I just moved to Austin today. Where's a good, fun place to watch the Seahawks (and the rest) playoff games tomorrow?
posted by xmutex to sports, hobbies, & recreation (10 comments total)

Congrats on your new home. Maybe you'd like The Tavern (great burgers).

Also, let me preempt any suggestions for Ringers (disgusting burgers) and, instead, highly discourage your patronage.
posted by fourstar at 8:05 PM on January 5, 2007

Can't say I've explored all the options, but Ringers is pretty good. Extra points for the TV screens over the urinals.
posted by Durin's Bane at 8:06 PM on January 5, 2007

Whoops. Nevermind.
posted by Durin's Bane at 8:06 PM on January 5, 2007

Seconding the Tavern, and adding Fox & Hound. Welcome to Austin.
posted by sanko at 8:09 PM on January 5, 2007

Welcome to Austin. The real entertainment begins when the Legislature convenes next Tuesday.
posted by Mandatory Chapel at 10:01 PM on January 5, 2007

I would try The Posse East for great burgers and a less sports bar but decidedly sports watching feel.
posted by stresstwig at 10:35 PM on January 5, 2007

Go Downtown Young Person: Walk along 6th Street and pop in one or more that suit you. Try a "dry" run Saturday night. Logan's is a solid fallback if you like loud/festive. On Trinity, Copper Tank has excellent micro-brews. Explore. Austin rocks.
posted by alamo1234 at 1:33 AM on January 6, 2007

Might try Cool River
Little Woodrow's might have a few screens too. Both locations are north off Parmer lane.
posted by clanger at 2:12 AM on January 6, 2007

Unfortunately, Copper Tank closed around two years ago.
posted by magicbus at 7:33 AM on January 6, 2007

Not a sport fan.

A buddy likes to go to 219 West for games.
Good drinks, good food and kinda underrated in the Downtown area. Not a sportsbar, so I'd call and see if they are showing what you want.

This question would be better answered if we knew your age, social class, and government issued ID number.
posted by Seamus at 10:12 AM on January 6, 2007