Drinks Lounge & Records

Drinks Lounge and Records is a vibrant gem that stands out from the typical bar scene in the area! Imagine stepping into a fantastic world where a well-stocked record store is brimming with an incredible array of music genres that could easily rival major record stores in Austin. On top of that, they serve up mouthwatering bar food with irresistible specials throughout the week, ensuring your taste buds are always satisfied. And let's not forget about the incredible craft drinks--creative concoctions that will leave you eager for your next sip! The staff here are not just friendly; they're passionate about making your experience unforgettable. Keep an ear out for a fantastic lineup of DJs who frequently visit to spin some epic tunes, turning the vibe up even higher. Plus, the cool patio is the perfect spot for lively people-watching and soaking in the atmosphere. You definitely don't want to miss out on this unique experience!

Hands down one of my top 5 places to be.This place is so freaking bad ass and we're lucky to live so close!I love being able to pop into their little record store to shop for vinyl whilst having a cocktail.Speaking of cocktails, they have some of the best drinks I've ever had in my life.The soundtrack is always spot on.Such a groovy place to chill and relax.Food is yummy bar fare and they even have eggs on the menu for dogs (mine loves this).Service is superb. Everyone is so genuinely friendly and actually care about their customers.I love the interior decor. Nice patio too.

We came here last night to get some food and hang out, and had a fun time. Mads was taking care of us behind the bar. The food was solid. Really liked the totchos and the fries. The burger and wings were good too. The meal hit the spot!!

Came here during a layover from Tulum a few months ago. Typical bar food offered very inexpensive. I basically had to beg for service and the service I received was not very welcoming at all. The bartender seemed to only want to serve her regulars so I was continuously ignored. It was weird.

Drinks is the dive to be:2 coin-operated pool tables, high backed sex lounge esque booths with framed photographs of old greats, themed DJ nights, casual outdoor picnic table seating. Built to socialize with locals, service is always kind, and vibes are bright and grimy.

Great dive bar, staff is friendly, the place is clean and spacious. Everyone in the service industry we talked to recommended this spot and it didn't disappoint.

There are cool dive bars and there are uncool dive bars. This is the latter.It's dark. You have to weave your way between pool tables to get to the bar. It took the waitress several minutes to pry herself away from her conversation with the only other group in the place and take my order.Which wouldn't have been a deal-breaker, if the drinks were cheap and strong, as you would expect from a dive bar. But my Margarita was $13 - pretty much the standard price in Austin. And it was awful. As far as my tastebuds could tell, it was made with sour mix, not lime juice. And it was served in a big soda glass, full of ice, to fool you into thinking you were getting a lot. I didn't bother to have a second drink, so that's all I can tell you.

Was driving by and popped in. I love this place but what made it fun was the bartender Jack was so friendly and fun to talk to. He really made it that neighborhood bar feeling and I look forward to going back!

The only reason not one star is because bartenders are friendly and good pours. Other than that fuck their $14 sorry ass gross burger. Music is terrible ... some kind of 50's watered down never made it happy days crap. Hard to believe anyone actually WANTS to listen to that. Shit sure has gone downhill here. Used to be a favorite. Oh by the way one of the "cooks" came out to the bar area scratching his balls. Can't imagine what he does in the food truck where no one is watching.

This place's aesthetic is really cool, tall leather booths, funky chandeliers, pool tables and an awesome outdoor area. The bartender was super friendly to everyone and had interesting conversation. I had the frozen cherry limeade and it was great, the loaded cheese fries though...those were absolutely incredible. I usually shy away from cheese fries because of how soggy they can get but my fries were so crispy, had a bomb queso on it with bacon and jalapeños. Their front patio is a good size, with a few fans blowing and turf instead of concrete which was a nice change. I love being on the East Side more these days and I would definitely add this to my list of go-to places!