The 10 Best Dive Bars In Austin - Austin - The Infatuation
"Don’t let its age fool you. This isn’t the type of new-school bar pretending to be a dive like you’d find in East Austin (looking at you, Nickel City). The Silver Medal might only be a few years old, but it’s built in the bones of an old motel cafe that gives it a well-worn feel. The Lone Stars are cheap and the smashburgers are surprisingly solid—worth a detour to the frontage road of 290 in Coronado Hills, even—but you can also work your way through a buy-nine-get-one-free hot dog punch card. There’s a free jukebox and a decently large patio where a bar cat often lounges on one of the tables. To witness the rare birth of a true dive in a new space—and for a burger" - nicolai mccrary
