So I'm stuck in Austin for 2 weeks to do some training related to my job.
Any pool halls in the area? Good bbp joints besides Salt Lick? Any suggestions?
Any pool halls in the area? Good bbp joints besides Salt Lick? Any suggestions?
What's up Austin?
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"bbp", you mean bbq? I was out there in April. Thought Salt Lick was highly overrated. Wasn't going to stand in line at Franklin's for 2+ hours like a stooge, Have read that this place is supposed to be very good without too long of lines:
http://labarbecue.com/
Ate here as well and it wasn't bad:
http://contigotexas.com/austin
Next time I will eat here: https://lacondesa.com/austin
Skinny bobs in round rock
Heard about Skinny Bobs. Might go there
Whenever I go back to Austin, I make sure to go to Rudy's for BBQ and Trudy's for Tex-Mex:
* http://rubysbbq.com/
* http://www.trudys.com/index.php
Ideally, the north of campus locations of each.
The pool scene changes more quickly than the food scene, so I can't give you good information on that. It used to be Eric's on Airport and The Warehouse on Ben White. Those may not still be good places to shoot.
Have fun!
* http://rubysbbq.com/
* http://www.trudys.com/index.php
Ideally, the north of campus locations of each.
The pool scene changes more quickly than the food scene, so I can't give you good information on that. It used to be Eric's on Airport and The Warehouse on Ben White. Those may not still be good places to shoot.
Have fun!
was in austin once, 20sumthin years ago
i think it was called macon county line, or county line, something like that
it's on lake travis
great view of the lake and good eats
Skinny Bob's is the best pool hall to play in the Austin area.15 (or so) Gold Crowns and one heated Verhoeven billiard table.
Far as Best BBQ in Austin is Franklins BBQ.. But you better get there early and you'll be standing in line for a hr or two.. When they run out.. That's it..
Rudy's is good too. And also the County line as Brent said..
You can PM me if you have any more questions..
Far as Best BBQ in Austin is Franklins BBQ.. But you better get there early and you'll be standing in line for a hr or two.. When they run out.. That's it..
Rudy's is good too. And also the County line as Brent said..
You can PM me if you have any more questions..
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I'm from Austin, and I currently live near downtown. I'm moving soon, but I'll still be in the area. Here are some of my reviews.
Short version:
Just go to Skinny Bob's.
Long version:
Skinny Bob's is the best room in the area, both equipment-wise and action-wise. They have 14 nice Gold Crowns, and a super nice 10' 3-cushion table. These are some of the nicest bartenders, waitresses, and staff I've ever seen. Lots of good players are regulars, whether you're looking for action or tough practice. Lots of 1-pocket, too. Smoking is allowed, but their ventilation system is very efficient.
I play an in-house league at The Grand (formerly Eric's). VERY nice people in my league, and VERY cool employees and management, but there is a lot of graffiti and the tables are pretty old. The cloth on the 8' tables is new but of the "felt" variety. The 9' tables have new Simonis. The balls are old, and some sets are badly mismatched. Fortunately, they have a separate set of balls for league matches, which are decent. No smoking.
Slick Willie's is an option, but you won't find Simonis on any table except their two 9' tables. The rails on those 9' tables could use some serious work. No smoking.
Click's is another decent room. There are two locations. The South location has three 9' tables, which are all pretty nice, and a boatload of "felt"-covered 8' tables, which are mostly decent. I don't know much about the North location. No Smoking.
I pretty much refuse to play at the Warehouse any more. It's just too frustrating. The tables are old and need major work, the balls are definitely in need of replacement, the waitresses only check on you about every 90 minutes, and there is virtually no action. No smoking.
In far South Austin, the Stardust may be an option. The 15 or so Medalists play very nicely. The only downsides are that it is more of a bar atmosphere, including the karaoke, the live music, and some of the patrons; also, a few hours there can be surprisingly expensive. Very little action, if any. Smoking is practically required, and the air is usually visibly thick with smoke.
Future Cues in Temple is definitely worth an occasional visit. They have about a dozen 7' Diamonds and four 9' Diamonds, all in very good condition. They have a flat rate of $6 per person, for unlimited play between 2-7 PM, any day, which is one HECK of a deal for nice Diamond tables. Smoking allowed.
I hope this helps you and anyone else moving to or through Austin.
-Blake
Short version:
Just go to Skinny Bob's.
Long version:
Skinny Bob's is the best room in the area, both equipment-wise and action-wise. They have 14 nice Gold Crowns, and a super nice 10' 3-cushion table. These are some of the nicest bartenders, waitresses, and staff I've ever seen. Lots of good players are regulars, whether you're looking for action or tough practice. Lots of 1-pocket, too. Smoking is allowed, but their ventilation system is very efficient.
I play an in-house league at The Grand (formerly Eric's). VERY nice people in my league, and VERY cool employees and management, but there is a lot of graffiti and the tables are pretty old. The cloth on the 8' tables is new but of the "felt" variety. The 9' tables have new Simonis. The balls are old, and some sets are badly mismatched. Fortunately, they have a separate set of balls for league matches, which are decent. No smoking.
Slick Willie's is an option, but you won't find Simonis on any table except their two 9' tables. The rails on those 9' tables could use some serious work. No smoking.
Click's is another decent room. There are two locations. The South location has three 9' tables, which are all pretty nice, and a boatload of "felt"-covered 8' tables, which are mostly decent. I don't know much about the North location. No Smoking.
I pretty much refuse to play at the Warehouse any more. It's just too frustrating. The tables are old and need major work, the balls are definitely in need of replacement, the waitresses only check on you about every 90 minutes, and there is virtually no action. No smoking.
In far South Austin, the Stardust may be an option. The 15 or so Medalists play very nicely. The only downsides are that it is more of a bar atmosphere, including the karaoke, the live music, and some of the patrons; also, a few hours there can be surprisingly expensive. Very little action, if any. Smoking is practically required, and the air is usually visibly thick with smoke.
Future Cues in Temple is definitely worth an occasional visit. They have about a dozen 7' Diamonds and four 9' Diamonds, all in very good condition. They have a flat rate of $6 per person, for unlimited play between 2-7 PM, any day, which is one HECK of a deal for nice Diamond tables. Smoking allowed.
I hope this helps you and anyone else moving to or through Austin.
-Blake
Hi Buddy,
when my Cues are done
Cheers,
Ralf
when my Cues are done
Cheers,
Ralf
Hi Buddy,
when my Cues are done
Cheers,
Ralf
Working on it.
I will circle back with you about it next week.
I should go to LA in 4 weeks. Pm me.
Cool information here for sure. Went to Skinny Bob's yesterday and it is a super nice room and met some really nice folks.