Hole in the Wall, Austin
8 people recommendvia r/austinfood, r/Austin, r/texas8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Hole in the Wall is a bar on the Drag near UT. Many people recommend it, and a couple mention live music. A few point to its long history. One commenter says there is no cover unless there is a band, and another calls it one of their favorite spots.
Address
The Hole in the Wall, 2538 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
At a glance
- Best for
- Live music
- Known for
- Live music every night
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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/Traditional_Knee2753 in r/austinfood · Mar 2026
Suggests this bar as a nearby stop, down the street from a burger spot near campus.
- Recommendsu/JonnyTFunk in r/Austin · Sep 2026
Holds up Hole in the Wall as the level of community support Red River should get.
- Recommendsu/BettyGomez54 in r/austinfood · Oct 2026
Offers it as a second pick, noting its long-running live music.
- Recommendsu/iLikeMangosteens in r/Austin · Sep 2026parking
Named as a calmer alternative; commenter says parking is less convenient there.
- Recommendsu/porsche76e in r/Austin · Feb 2025
Lists it among Austin favorites that have lasted for decades.
- Recommendsu/I_Did_The_Thing in r/austinfood · Feb 2024price
Drinks still plenty cheap, no cover unless there's a band.
- Recommendsu/Good_Split_3749 in r/Austin · Sep 2026
Says Hole in the Wall is one of their favorite spots.
- Recommendsu/VindictiveGato in r/texas · May 2025
Calls it historically significant and close to campus, though it sometimes leans country.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.