Crow Bar
7 people recommendvia r/Austin, r/austinfood8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People recommend Crow Bar, and two patrons describe a goth atmosphere. One calls it one of the best bars in Austin, and one prefers it to other spots in town for its goth feel and layout.
Address
Crow Bar, 523 Thompson Ln, Austin, TX 78742
At a glance
- Known for
- Goth atmosphere
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/oldbetch in r/Austin · Jul 2026ambience
Says it has a fairly Gothic atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/kick2000 in r/austinfood · Jan 2024
Says they miss this bar, implying it was a favorite.
- Recommendsu/iLikeMangosteens in r/Austin · Sep 2026ambience
Named as a calmer alternative to busier bars.
- Recommendsu/raspberryvodka in r/austinfood · Jan 2024
Calls this one of the best bars in Austin.
- Recommendsu/GFawkes666 in r/Austin · Oct 2026ambience
Prefers it to other town spots for its goth feel and layout.
- Mixedu/nothingbuttheknife in r/Austin · Jul 2026
Calls it great, but says its events are often thinly attended.
- Recommendsu/Alpinefitnessregime in r/austinfood · May 2026
Enthusiastically suggested as a bar pick.
- Recommendsu/xairos13 in r/austinfood · Sep 2025
Recommends the newer Crow Bar, especially for people coming to see Levitation.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.