Austin/ Food & Drinks
Published on June 02, 2020
Austin's top 4 bars to visit nowOdd Duck. | Photo: Zach H./Yelp

Wondering where to find the best bars near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top bars in Austin, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're in the market for bars.

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1. Odd Duck

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First on the list is Odd Duck. Located at 1201 S. Lamar Blvd. in Zilker, thetraditional American spot is the most popular bar in Austin, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,717 reviews on Yelp.

2. Barley Swine

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Next up is Brentwood's Barley Swine, situated at 6555 Burnet Road, Suite 400. With 4.5 stars out of 1,067 reviews on Yelp, the New American restaurant and bar has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

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Downtown, check out Lamberts Downtown Barbecue, which has earned four stars out of 1,750 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bar and music venue, which offers barbecue and more, at 401 W. Second St.

4. Doc B's Restaurant + Bar

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Finally, there's Doc B's Restaurant + Bar, a North Burnett favorite with 4.5 stars out of 476 reviews. Stop by 3001 Palm Way, Suite 120, to hit up the bar and New American spot next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings.


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