B B Rover's Cafe & Pub

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B B Rover's Cafe & Pub

Pub · Barrington Oaks

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12636 Research Blvd Suite B-101, Austin, TX 78759

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This cozy North Austin bar boasts a massive craft beer selection, hearty pub grub, and a laid-back vibe that's perfect for relaxing with friends.  

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"B.B. Rover’s Cafe and Pub, a North Austin bar and restaurant institution for 31 years, was in danger of closing at the end of 2018. A Facebook post advertising a closing party elaborated that the restaurant’s lease at 12636 Research Boulevard will likely not be renewed. The “End of an Era” party was scheduled for Sunday, December 16, from noon to 10 p.m. However, according to a recent article in Community Impact, B.B. Rover’s secured a lease for an additional three to four months. The kitchen will be open on a limited basis, and is looking to hire servers and cooks. The long-term future of the restaurant is still uncertain. Owners John Gross, David Dunn, and Eugene Downing wanted to sell or close the restaurant and bar due to rising costs and looming retirement, according to Community Impact. The restaurant is known for a wide beer selection and for promoting local and craft breweries (like recently reopened Celis Brewery), as well as serving classic pub fare. The bar also celebrates a “101 Club” for people who have tried 101 beers at the bar (it boasts over 1400 members). As outlined in a previous Community Impact story celebrating the bar’s 30th anniversary two years ago, B.B. Rover’s opened in 1987, under Gross, and Jack and Diane McClary, a couple who traveled the world to sample beer (the labels they collected make up the table and bar tops). At the time, Jollyville Road had just been paved. B.B. was an offshoot of Houston’s bar TV Rover’s, and named after Rover, an African gray parrot who once lived in the bar (but now is commemorated in a neon sign). B.B. Rover’s joins several other Austin legends that closed this year, among them The Frisco, Dolce Vita, Frank & Angie’s, and the south location of Threadgill’s. This article has been updated to reflect the current status of B.B. Rover’s lease in 2019." - Erin Russell

Longtime North Austin Pub B.B. Rover’s Is Still In Danger of Closing - Eater Austin
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Ginger Smith

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This place has a HUGE beer selection. The food is also fantastic. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a drink and a sandwich or burger.

Rob G

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B B Rovers is a dark little hole in the wall and I say that in the most loving way possible. A neighborhood staple for years, it's one of the first places I hit up when I came to town well over a decade ago. I moved a few more miles down the road but, thanks to an ever rotating craft beer selection, decent bar food, and a wonderful staff, it remains one of the top spots I return to for post-work beers, week after week, year after year. Going here is like going to your buddy's house. Sit down, have a beer, maybe eat something, and have some good conversation with whoever's around. Nothing fancy but you're going to enjoy killing an hour or two.

Shane Shepherd

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I love this place for a couple of reasons. First, it is the only place I know that I can reliably get varied and interesting dark beer. I'm not an IPA fan and don't much care for light colored beers. But, finding a place that has a variety of dark beer is not easy! This place has a great variety! Oh, it also has a good variety of that other swill as well! Secondly, the good is pretty good! When they have specials the specials are pretty good. Last time I got a sausage and vegetable soup - it was more like a stew! The flavor was outstanding and they used two different types of sausage. The decor is similar to a "dive bar" except that it is clean. There is indoor and outdoor seating. And, the servers are always really nice. It is a great place to meet up with some friends, have a few beers, converse, and eat.

chris luna

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Great place for craft beer. Large selection of new brews. The food is of good variety and quality for a craft beer bar. I had the sausage burger ( half beef, half sausage) and it was really good. Bar keep us not the most talkative but that’s not a bad thing.

Vidit Paul

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Hole in the wall bar. Doesn't serve liquor, which sucks. But literally some of the best craft beer I've seen at a bar. They had all the hard to find beers form saint arnold, and a few other pretty solid breweries. The place is usually pretty quiet and the bartender is very laid back. Definitely a good place to check out if you like craft beer.

Melissa Machowski

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Good food but takes a long time. Great beer selection. Great bartenders staff. Friendly and knowledgeable. Atmosphere could use a major update. Very masculine energy. Women's restrooms have curtains that end above the line of the toilet. Awkward. Like the place for the neighborhood, but would love to see it get some TLC in decor and atmosphere.

JOÑES JOÑES

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Went here for lunch on good Friday. The place was dead inside, as to be expected since it is sort of a holiday, and this is a bar, and it's the middle of the day. Ordered the lunch special which was fish and chips, slaw, and soup or salad for eight bucks. Can't beat that. The food holds true to pub standards. Not that healthy, lots of fried things, not trying to be super fancy. The portion size is excellent. On atmosphere, it's cozy inside with what I assume to be the original 70s decor. It smells like old cigarettes, which is not uncommon for a pub. There was some music inside (not live, although they do have live music) and the station was set to late 70s or early 80s top 40 and rock. I'd like to go back and try the pizza and sandwiches. The beer selection is absolutely huge. If you want something special, I'm sure they have it.

Chris Walden

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Friendly neighborhood pub that's been around for years. It's gone through a few changes, but many staff have been there a long time. Great spot to meet friends and have a few. Their dining menu is rebuilding as well after the kitchen had to shut down a while during the pandemic.