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  • 4/5 kiran s. 1 year ago on Google
    They have a very good collection of draft beers . The french fries were crisp. Quick service friendly staff. The fish along with the chips however was pretty bland. I have had better. I will go again to try some of their other beers. The setting itself is in a great location. With Mueller park, Lick Ice-cream and Thinkery nearby.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tony T. 2 years ago on Google
    I had the corned beef and cabbage and it is what you would expect. The mustard was very tangy and good with the cabbage. I saw on the other table the fish and chips and it's definitely something I'm going to get next time I'm eating here. Overall a good experience with other entrees to try. Oh yeah, their beer on tap selection was pretty vast so will be coming back for that as well.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dylan C. 3 years ago on Google
    I don’t usually find many Irish pubs often, and this one really got the food on point! Definitely coming again. Atmosphere was quite relaxing and casual as expected, although service was pretty slow. The staff was cheerful and everything else was great. Covid precautions include masks and distanced tables, although the layout of the restaurant does require close contact.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bruce H. 4 months ago on Google
    Went to watch South Africa best the All Blacks in the 2023 Rugby World Cup and the venue was great. Good drinks options, decent amount of seating both indoors and out and the food was tasty and relatively quickly served, despite the pub being at full capacity. A great game and a super pub.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 elinkjoe 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious food and a dog friendly environment. B.D.s is a very welcoming place with a pretty authentic Irish pub feel to it. The service was not super attentive but was good and the only negative for me was the sports on the tv was a little on the loud side. The fish and chips is really good and large to boot so that is a definite thumbs up. Ditto the potato soup. I would definitely come here again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Erika B. 5 months ago on Google
    The food was amazing, great spot in the mueller area. They have a wide selection of beers on tap. The interior is so pretty, loved it. Our server Zachary was alright. He said the appetizers were half off, but failed to explain which ones. I ordered an appetizer right after he said half off and when the bill comes along and i ask why I didn’t receive the discount for the app, he goes, “oh yea, not that one.” He was good at remembering an order without writing it down, but that’s pretty much it. Our celery never arrived at the table, and after checking in once, he disappeared. We noticed how the table next to us received wayyy better service than we did, disappointing experience. He brought over the check after we had finished our meal, and forget to ever come back. After 10-15 minutes we decided to leave cash instead of waiting for him to take our card and left.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Akuu O. 8 months ago on Google
    What a great bar/pub experience! I happened to go here during a soccer game where the bar was bustling. The bar tender was quick to serve and I had my drink order in quickly. I ordered wings and they were flavorful, tender, and delicious. Stop by for a good time!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S. P. 2 years ago on Google
    This Pub/Irish restaurant has delicious authentic Irish cuisine. My daughter and I especially enjoy their stew and their proven. Angela our server was very knowledgeable, kind and quick. I would recommend this place to my family and friends. It is also in a good location with a water front walking path nearby!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Janpeter B. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve come here 8 times in the last 2 weeks after jogging in the park, seat yourself, cold beer and enthusiastic servers. Modelo and like is the go to for me and the tuna steak, asparagus, and red potatoes offers a refreshingly healthy choice. I will be coming back again and again during my month of work in Austin, Texas… you should consider giving this place a shot, maybe becoming a repeat customer, cheers.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marti L. 6 months ago on Google
    Fun pub bar located near the Muellar park, very cool area and great indoor/outdoor seating. My family was visiting from out of state and this was the perfect spot to satisfy our hunger. Soccer game was on so restaurant was bustling. We were sat at a table fairly quickly. Ordered the nachos huge portion piled high with all wonderful toppings. We also had the fish n chips they were very crunchy and the fish taste fresh. Hots wings were pretty good too with a side of blue cheese dressing n celery. My fav was the BLT! Thick pieces of bacon, thick slices of tomatoes, crunchy Texas toast and plenty of lettuce, yummy!! Our waitress Olivia was super friendly and provided great service. There is plenty of beer on tap to choose from.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cherish S. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is great! We went during a soccer game so it was very busy but we where able to get a table. The food was great!! Service was very nice. Parking was a little hard with all the construction downtown. But I would say totally worth it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 JiShun Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool pub for watching games. The food was good and came in fresh and quick. Solid beer choice too. The staff was very friendly and calm. I wish they could handle more people for bigger games, like the World Cup. If you don’t come in at least one hour earlier, you risk to wait in line and never get in. There is a lot of space inside, yet, they apparently can’t handle that. A big pity because it would create such a nicer sport pub vibe.

  • 5/5 Jacqui D. 1 year ago on Google
    As an ex-pat, it was important for me to find a pub that reminded me of home. I’ve been a regular since they opened, not only because they are the Official bar for Liverpool supporters, but their Guinness is top notch and food is tasty (particularly the Fish n Chips and Breakfast Boxty). The owner, manager and staff are all very attentive and always service with a smile. I’ve left a cheesecake pan and water bottle there and they’ve made sure I’ve got them back. Unfortunately my husband lost his wedding ring there, and the staff went out of their way to look for it. Thank goodness no kid of mine has been left there (yet)!

  • 4/5 RC V. 5 months ago on Google
    Pretty busy but they were fast with the food. We sat outside because it was hard to talk above the live music. We had Irish nachos which were fun and very different. The salsa was sweet which we didn't particularly like. Veggie burger was decent and my friend liked her shrimp. Also the cocktails were pretty interesting and not bad. Had to flag down a couple of waiters to get food ordered but there are lots of them around so it wasn't too bad.

  • 4/5 Beatriz Z. 5 months ago on Google
    Food was good, if a little bland, but I’ve been told that most Irish food is bland so my fault for wanting seasoning (ignorance on my part). (There was some hot sauce, but not super spicy, more for flavor.) We went at 1 and were told that only the brunch menu was available. The Full menu is only served at dinner which was such a bummer. Another thing is that on a Saturday at one while a UT football game is going was really chaotic to find seating for a family of 3 so families beware (again, my fault for forgetting football exists 😂). Ordered a hibiscus cooler, but most of the hibiscus was at the bottom so the flavor wasn’t really mixed thoroughly. Still good for a warm day, if a bit bitter. All in all, for the portion and price, specifically for “pub style” food, was ok. Was good for a pinch with a hangry toddler, but not likely to come back as the food was not very flavorful. Again, good, but not worth a drive out specifically, ya know? I’m unable to comment on the taste of alcohol selection, but there was a variety.

  • 5/5 willy w. 11 months ago on Google
    Located near the park and very cool area. The Reubens was okay but could've used more meat. Seemed compared to others this was the least amount on a sandwich I have had. Fries were good. Other meals were good but nobody was gushing over their choices. Bloody Mary was tasty. Wish I had tried the fish instead, maybe, maybe next time

  • 4/5 A V. 6 months ago on Google
    Definitely a proper pub, but had the air of a sports bar when I stopped in. Guinness and Magners on tap, both very good. I ordered the steak sandwich (mistake). The potato wedges were good, but the "rib eye" (definitely NOT rib eye) was overcooked, rubbery, and tasteless; along with the peppers and onions on it- absolutely tasteless. Not a bad joint, I'd stop in again and give it another go since the drinks were good. And hopefully they make something more tasty to eat next time.

  • 4/5 Eric B. 1 year ago on Google
    I managed to pull my wife here on an early Sunday afternoon for a Patriots game. Great wings! My wife had potato skins too and we both had Guinness, Bass, and a couple of other great imports on tap. Loved the beer garden out front and they have good volume for the TV's being pumped out on speakers. We'll be back.

  • 5/5 Alex H. 1 year ago on Google
    Simply the best place to get a beer, eat a burger, or watch a game in Mueller. The food is great and reasonably priced. The beers always cold and hit the spot. There is lots of patio seating with TVs on every wall for watching the match. People are just in a good mood when at Riley’s. The whole atmosphere is good vibes only.

  • 5/5 Daniel T. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place. Best place in Austin to catch a football match (real football). The food is fantastic. The drinks are on point. The atmosphere cannot be found anywhere else. Voted one of the best Irish pubs in the country and there’s no doubt about it!

  • 5/5 Dina H. 2 years ago on Google
    We had corned beef and cabbage, poutine and Irish nachos on separate occasions. All so yummy! But the wait can get quite long especially on a Friday night as it’s a popular spot!

  • 5/5 Austin M. 2 years ago on Google
    I live about half an hour away and take every opportunity and excuse to visit. They have great food and a great selection of drinks. I started with a Guinness and ended with a coffee, and both were great. This is exactly what you think it is when you think of an Irish Pub, in all the good and cozy ways. The vibe and energy is relaxed and easy going, you can tell they take a lot of effort to keep things clean, and the service is good most of the time and reasonable when they're really busy. The servers are polite and helpful. You should check it out.

  • 4/5 Mike M. 2 years ago on Google
    The pint is great. Love that they have Magners on tap. The owners are brilliant….can’t say enough about them. The star is lost for the food…..it’s just not good and definitely not on par with the rest of the restaurant. The corned beef is dry, the Irish breakfast meats are nothing like Irish breakfast meats. The shepherd’s pie is bland. If they could fix the food, they’d be golden.

  • 5/5 Holly M. 2 years ago on Google
    Potato skins made my day. I also had the club and it was delicious. My waiter was very good (and busy!). He was hustling. I do not remember his name but he had a mustache. Decor was good. I love a good irish pub. Trivia was fun to listen to as well.

  • 5/5 Terra N. 2 years ago on Google
    I miss the downtown location but this place has a life all its own, and feels like it grew up with me. Instead of spending late nights drinking I am ever so comfortable bringing my kids here for an early dinner. As always the main reason I go here is the Irish music, but the food, drinks, company, and above all the no-nonsense, open minded management that makes it all go is what keeps me coming back. When looking at buying a new home the first thing I always looked at was if I could get to this pub within 30 minutes or not!

  • 5/5 Adrian L. 2 years ago on Google
    Real Irish pub feels with super friendly service. Just walk in and check out their bar, which was shipped in from Ireland. And the Guinness is good. 😊


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Free multi-storey car park
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned

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