The Back Lot
11 people recommendvia r/Austin, r/austinfood12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Visitors recommend The Back Lot, a bar on Maiden Lane off Guadalupe Street near the University of Texas. A couple mention its drink specials, with one naming tall boys and well drinks and another all-day specials. One visitor finds it low-key and one says it has a couple of tables and a good atmosphere. One patron found it decent but felt much older than the crowd there.
Address
Back Lot, 606 Maiden Ln, Austin, TX 78705
At a glance
- Known for
- Tall boys, Well drinks, All day drink specials
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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/elk-wrestler in r/Austin · Jun 2026
Poster names this as a favored central dive where the same regulars keep appearing.
- Recommendsu/NotoriousHEB in r/austinfood · Feb 2024price
Was good for cheap drinks, though unsure nowadays.
- Recommendsu/kleines592 in r/austinfood · Jul 2024price
Names this spot as one where drinks are consistently cheap.
- Recommendsu/gotnothing4u in r/austinfood · Oct 2026
Says they love it, agreeing with the parent's listing.
- Mixedu/A_Possum_Named_Steve in r/austinfood · Jun 2025ambience
Decent place but feels too old for the crowd there.
- Recommendsu/phillywisco in r/Austin · Mar 2024ambience
Says it has a few pool tables and a good atmosphere nearby.
- Recommendsu/jbhatta in r/Austin · Jun 2025
Suggests adding Back Lot to the existing list of bars.
- Recommendsu/brosig87 in r/austinfood · Jul 2024
Gives this spot as a single suggestion with no further detail.
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- Recommendsu/mcdrunkagain in r/Austin · Dec 2025
Suggests adding it, giving its location for the map.
- Recommendsu/wolfgangbakariburst in r/austinfood · Jul 2024price
Describes this place as very low-key and reasonably priced.
- Recommendsu/someguy-24 in r/austinfood · Feb 2024price
Cheap tall boys and wells, good for cheap beer and whiskey.
- Recommendsu/Mexicancandy77 in r/austinfood · Feb 2024price
Drink specials all day.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.