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Barfly's

1. Barfly's

4.5 star rating
54 reviews

I feel bad writing a review of Barfly's and saying that it's mediocre, since they haven't been getting a lot of love lately.  I really like their sister bar, Bender, but have never been a Barfly's fan.  Yes, the drinks are cheap, but every time I've been, it's been overcrowded.  The bartenders are so busy that they don't have time to be friendly.  The crowd seems to consist of regulars who aren't…

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4.5 star rating 54 reviews

1. Barfly's

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of Malibu and Pineapple makes sure to let me know that there isn't much alcohol at all in Malibu.  *gush* He actually cares that I get my pahtay on!  Cheap drinks, good times... who could ask...

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2. The Hole In the Wall

Neighborhood: University of Texas

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distance from West Campus, it's got a good variety of cheap pitchers, and it's got free shuffleboard. Go early to get the table, then drink and play the night away.  If anything, I suggest skipping...

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3. Casino El Camino

Neighborhood: Downtown

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4. The Jackalope

Neighborhood: Downtown

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The seating and beer selection are limited but the quick service and good food still make it a great place to stop for a drink....

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5. Beerland

Neighborhood: Downtown

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Beerland is easily the best live music bar downtown.  They consistently book good bands, the drinks are cheap, and the location slightly off sixth street radically reduces the number of frat boy...

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Nice Bartenders

4.5 star rating 54 reviews

1. Barfly's

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The variety of people, everyone playing so nicely with everyone else. This torrid affair may not end after just one night. Added Bonus:  The bartender, after me ordering my "lite because I am driving" drink...

4 star rating 76 reviews

2. The Jackalope

Neighborhood: Downtown

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area with the fans was THE place to be.  Cool people, nice bartenders, and the drinks were strong and cheap. I think I got Dos XX and a Tito's/Soda for $6. Can't beat that! You also gotta love a cold...

4.5 star rating 24 reviews

3. Beerland

Neighborhood: Downtown

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The Lonestar beer was good and cheap! I had a Stella too and as it hadn't been tapped in a while the bartender was nicely apologetic, and it was still nice and fresh!   The bands were young...

4.5 star rating 86 reviews

4. Casino El Camino

Neighborhood: Downtown

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Good lord!  The burgers are HUGE and amazing.  One of the best places to get food before a show.  The bartenders are nice and pour some seriously stiff drinks.  Nothing better than hanging out...

4 star rating 34 reviews

5. The Hole In the Wall

Neighborhood: University of Texas

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Dangerously hot redheaded female bartenders and I got Blasted on 20 bucks with 5-6 Jameson's and 2 fireman's 4's. Also watched 4 bluegrass bands for free 3 of which were actually really good. Nice...

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