AUSTIN (KXAN) — Longhorn football season is back, and fans across Central Texas are on the hunt for the best spots to catch the game, grab a bite, and sip something cold. Here is your go-to guide for game-day hangouts this season.
East Austin
Central Machine Works
From Saturday, Aug. 30, and on, Central Machine Works will be catering to all Longhorn fans, a variety of game-day food and drink specials. Grab a UT orange jello-shot, wings, or pies, and watch all Longhorn games on their projection screen.
Haymaker
Looking for more of an outdoor game-day environment? Haymaker on the city's East side is the spot! Expect to find an assortment of beers, pub bites, and screens showing every big game.
Uptown Sports Club
Uptown Sports Club offers a game-day environment for all fans with $2 hot dogs, specialty drinks, and an assortment of game-day bites. Both inside and outside seating offer game views with 80-inch TVs across the restaurant.
Campus District
Otopia Rooftop
Looking to stay closer to the UT stadium to hear those game-day cheers, Otopia Rooftop will place you right on top of the Austin Skyline. The rooftop bar at Austin's West Campus District always streams UT games on multiple TVs. Enjoy great views, drinks, bites, and Longhorn cheers.
Posse East
If you want a spot right on the cusp of the UT campus, Posse East is your spot. Although Posse is known as a 'pre-game' hot spot, it is also perfect for game-day watching. Grab a cold beer, cocktail, bar food, and more while watching the game on the big screen and hearing the cheers echo from the stadium.
The Tavern
Whether you're a Longhorn fan or fans of any other team, The Tavern will definitely be screening every game possible on one of its 30 big screens. From Texas BBQ to beer and finger food bites, host your next game day watch party in the heart of West Campus.
Downtown Austin
La Condesa
Located in the heart of downtown Austin, La Condesa is screening action-packed games on the big screen. Grab a $4 margarita before kickoff or stick around after the game for some authentic Mexican cuisine.
Omni Austin
Just in town for the Longhorn game? The Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, located minutes away from the Longhorn stadium, invites locals and visiting fans to swing by and enjoy some fun game-day activations and UT-themed bar specials. Swing by before, during, and after the game.
Swim Club
The Austin Swim Club will be showing every UT game this season while also offering FREE pool access to anyone who arrives before 11:30 a.m. The Swim Club also has a list of game-day drink specials, food, and more.
Central and North Austin
Mister Tramps
Mister Tramps Sports Pub is mostly known for its welcoming environment, fun themed nights, and assortment of drinks, but this season, Mister Tramps welcomes all Longhorn Fans for game-day watching. Bring a friend and sit at the bar in front of one of the many screens showing any game you'd like to watch.
Taco Flats
Taco Flats offers views from multiple TVs across the building, and serves up tacos, margaritas, cold beer, and more game-day cravings. With two locations to choose from, stop by Tacos Flats off Burnet Rd. or W Lynn St.
The Pitch
The Pitch, most commonly known for the Austin FC game-day environment, is also a hot spot for UT Longhorn game-day watch parties. The Pitch offers a variety of options, from 2 bars, 4 restaurants, and even a coffee shop. Grab the fam, kiddos, or pup for a fun, outdoor game-day environment.
Pre-Game spots
Burger Bar Campus
Stop by Burger Bar on West Campus before heading to the Longhorn game. Burger Bar offers a grab-and-go deal packed with 4 smash burgers and fries in one easy-to-carry container for fans to enjoy as they head to the stadium.
Este
Este's offers delicious game day mariscos or seafood for all Longhorns fans throughout the football season. Este's is only a 15-minute walk from the UT stadium, a perfect distance to meet up with your burnt orange crew, grab some pre-game drinks and food, and then walk to the stadium to watch the Longhorns win the big game.
