Standard pub grub & Austin-area brews come with a pool table, video games & an outdoor seating area.
"The easygoing bar in the West Congress neighborhood often plays games on its seven television screens, but that’s not the only draw. Bender offers an ideal Game Day menu, featuring a variety of stellar burgers, including a chili cheddar burger and appetizers meant for sharing, like its stuffed jalapenos, mini corn dogs, and Bender sliders. Round that out with its beer (Pitchers are $2 off every weekday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.). There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Nadia Chaudhury, Brittany Britto Garley
"No-nonsense sports haven Bender Bar features affordable drinks and solid service with a neighborhood feel. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Nadia Chaudhury
"This deeply unfancy South Austin sports bar offers soul-nourishing (if not body-nourishing) food and a reliably amusing crowd of dedicated locals." - Darcie Duttweiler
"Bender Bar at 321 West Ben White Boulevard, Suite 300, in West Congress is adjusting hours due to the winter storm." - Nadia Chaudhury
"The sports bar will be open on Thanksgiving from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. only for drinks (the kitchen is closed for the day)." - Nadia Chaudhury