Workhorse Bar

Workhorse is a working class establishment that makes me proud to live in Austin(yelp says my review needs 85 characters but i already said what i want to say)

I really dig this neighborhood bar in Austin's North Loop.They've got a really decent tap selection and offer N/A pours as well.Their burgers are incredible!Friendly staff. Awesome patrons. Welcoming vibe.Love the back patio.

It's been 8 years since I've lived in North Loop but I used to live at Workhorse. The charm is still there: the sticky tables, the lack of cups for water, the regulars at the bar before noon, the friendliness of the bar staff, the cigarette ash trays, the 50 taps...incredible how well this place has kept things consistent. I stumbled in kind of by accident on a Tuesday and walked up to the bar and ordered a buffalo Bastrop burger with garlic Parmesan fries (my old usual). The cooking staff was new and I will say my burger was not evenly cooked but it was cooked enough to not make me sick. I left super satisfied and was hit with a huge wave of nostalgia both entering and leaving. I love you, Workhorse.

Great neighborhood bar. Packed at 2pm on Sat. afternoon with locals. Food looked great. Bartender was fast, attentive, and friendly. Loved the atmosphere, ambiance, and vibe here--kind of like a dive bar but just a little too nice to fit that category. I came in to take a break from packing my house for a move and so a drink here really fit the bill. I love this neighborhood. Parking sux, bit hey, welcome to Austin--it's only a block to easy street parking. Thank you Workhorse for making my day!

An Austin establishment for a reason! If you want affordable drinks with a chill vibe, AC or outdoor seating, and quality human contact? This is the place. I love everything about it and only hate that it took me so long to stop in. Tons of great local beers on tap and solid cocktails. I got a cucumber ranch water that was so wonderfully refreshing, perfect for a hot summer day. Definitely sessionable if you want to hang out for a bit.Don't try to park out front; there's plenty of free space on the side streets.

I kinda don't want to write a review about this place because I want it to stay as divey as possible. A friend recommended this place to me. It is located on a strip and there is some limited parking in front of the establishment. There is some outdoor seating in the front and a lot more space on the back patio. As soon as you walk in, it screams quintessential dive bar. Compared to other places in Austin, the drinks are so cheap. They have really good beer specials. The margaritas stay so cold and are made with fresh lime. So delicious!We ordered the White Wings, Fried jalapenos, and the Bastrop Burger. The White Wings were good, but not my favorite thing of the night. The fried jalapenos were so good! The proportions were on point and the jalapenos still had a little crunch to them. We added bacon and cheese to the Bastrop Burger. The burger was cooked to perfection and was a nice size especially for the price. For sides, we ordered the parmesan fries and mac and cheese. They gave us a HUGE portion of fries. They were thin and a little crispy with just a hint of parmesan. Soooo good! And the mac and cheese was exactly what I wanted; super cheesy w/thick sauce. The mac still held its form (no one likes overcooked mac) which is a huge plus.The food, price, and atmosphere has made this our go-to place!

This is truly a dive bar,but you know what they say, "the best places are hole in the wall places". I loved it here. The vibe is a neighborhood bar where people come together after work, have a beer, maybe a burger, and hang with friends. I was on a first date here. We had burgers and fries, and I had a beer. The music was a little bit loud for conversation, but not too bad. The burger and fries were fabulous. The service was not exactly friendly, but timely. The prices were reasonable, and the atmosphere was on par for this type of venue. I would definitely go back. I highly recommend you try it out. Let me know what you think. Cheers!

Food was good, atmosphere was great. I got the veggie burger and the a beer. The veggie burger seemed to be made in house which was cool. They've got a good selection of beers and it tasted like they keep their lines clean which is rad.

We dropped by for some food and cocktails and also got to enjoy the beautiful weather outside with some fellow Austinites, all of which contributed to our having a great afternoon.

Parked in public spaces in the plaza on a sunday around noon. A man and/or (hopefully not) employee began yelling, harassing, and cussing me out for not going inside. Although I was going to a different shop in the plaza, I am a lover of dive bars. This one is probably off the list unfortunately ://