G&S
10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/austinfood, r/Austin11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend G&S, with two calling it a true dive and two describing a self-serve setup where you help yourself. One visitor had a great time before a show and plans to return, and one recalls a game of Big Buck Hunter with a beer. One commenter seems to want to skip it, and others only name it.
Address
G & S Lounge, 2420 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
At a glance
- Known for
- Self serve beer coolers, Big Buck Hunter
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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/oversaltedbroccoli in r/austinfood · Oct 2026ambience
Calls G&S the grimiest option for a dive bar.
- Recommendsu/WelcomeToBrooklandia in r/austinfood · Sep 2024
Suggests it as a true dive for anyone wanting that kind of bar.
- Recommendsu/fsck101 in r/austinfood · Nov 2025ambience
Recommends a relaxed, self-serve setup where you help yourself and expect a fun time.
- Recommendsu/mmppnb in r/austinfood · Nov 2025ambience
Agrees with the laid-back setup described for this bar.
- Recommendsu/General-Carob-6087 in r/austinfood · Oct 2026
Visited before a show, had a great time, and plans to go back.
- Recommendsu/pebkacatx in r/austinfood · Jul 2026
Recommends this lounge and suggests asking about its daily special.
- Recommendsu/FatTexx20 in r/austinfood · Sep 2024
Confirms from their own visit that it is a genuine dive.
- Recommendsu/Desperate_Duck_7674 in r/austinfood · Nov 2025
Lists this among several dive-bar options for the asker.
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- Recommendsu/jenkinsleroi in r/Austin · Aug 2026
Listed among several recommended spots to try.
- Caveatu/VaneWimsey in r/austinfood · Sep 2024
Says the confirmation spares them a visit, implying they'd rather skip it.
- Recommendsu/Aroldis16 in r/austinfood · Oct 2026
Fondly recalls enjoying a game there with beer in the past.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.