There are a lot of great acronyms: TGIF...LOL...YOLO...DMV.
Okay, maybe not that last one. But one particularly awesome set of letters is, of course, BYOB. In honor of one of our favorite policies, we've compiled a list of the best places in Austin where you can bring your own booze. (And on that acronym note, be sure to have a DD.) Check out our Guide to BYOB Spots in Austin below.
WHERE TO GET YOUR GRUB ON, AND BYOB
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3825 Lake Austin Blvd
If you've visited Mozart's with the hope of enjoying a cold beer by the lake, you might have been disappointed to find out that they don't sell alcohol. However, we have a solution! Mozart's hosts various events in The Loft, including live music and trivia throughout the week, where you can BYOB. Just be sure to check the event details in advance to confirm that BYOB is permitted.
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Photo credit: Roger Ho
18300 FM 1826
A pilgrimage to this legendary barbecue joint is often a day-long affair, and it’s no secret that the BBQ options—and experience itself—are further enhanced with a cooler full of cold beer. Just be sure to budget time for a serious nap after a Salt Lick adventure.
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616 W 34th St
You like sandwiches. We assume you prefer good sandwiches. For those, we suggest you head to Foodheads, armed with a drink or two, and enjoy one of their awesome menu items. That PBR isn’t going to pair well with your homemade PB&J, after all.
WHERE TO HAVE FUN, BYOB-STYLE
8940 Research Blvd
If you’ve ever wanted to sip on a fine Merlot while playing Mortal Kombat or pound a few Pilsners while you play Pacman, Pinballz Arcade has you covered. (And if the moves we’ve witnessed on downtown dance floors are any indication, your DDR skills are likely to skyrocket as well.) Note that only the original location on Research Blvd is BYOB.
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6800 N Lamar Blvd
While we know you’ve got every lyric of Slim Shady’s “Lose Yourself” on lock, sometimes even the best Eminem impersonators need a little liquid courage. And a few beers in, no one will even care that you're still on the mic at Austin Karaoke singing your 15th Taylor Swift song.
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300 San Antonio St (Downtown Location Only)
Nothing complements the retro tradition of drive-in movies like the…well, eternal…tradition of drinking. Just keep in mind that throwing a few back in an automobile is apparently only allowed when it’s stationary—and, in this particular case, parked in front of a big screen at the Blue Starlite Drive-In. Make sure your DD enjoys the movie sober, though. Keep in mind this only applies at their downtown location, as their new central location has an onsite super cool dive bar.
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1207 Barton Springs Rd.
Adult-ify the mini golf experience with alcohol at Peter Pan Mini-Golf. Keep in mind, though, that glass isn’t allowed at this beloved Austin establishment…and yelling “In your face!” at eight-year-olds after your hole-in-one is frowned upon.
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EVEN MORE BYOB SPOTS IN AUSTIN:
2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Ste 1000
2809 S 1st St
7101-A Woodrow Ave
1804 Briarcliff Blvd
7800 South 1st St
Did we forget your fave BYOB hang?
