Cain & Abel's

literally the best college bar in Austin. we come here for every friend’s birthday party, group hangout, and big get together. we love the nights with discounted drinks, especially the one dollar beer nights and the discounted teas and mimosa nights. it is such a beloved fun and affordable hang out spot for us students!!!

It was a nice bar next to a chill hookah place. The female bartender adds her own tips to the tab and then tries to be sneaky about it when she hands it over for you to sign. Friends and I ordered the exact same thing and were charged different amounts. Will be contacting my bank. The guy bartender was great.

The entire staff is so outgoing. They’ll make you feel at home. Great service too, patrons are treated like family.

The burgers are delish! Staff is great. When you walk in it may seem like a dive college bar but its so much more. It's walking distance from work and the menu has tons of options at decent prices. I had been craving a REAL Burger not just fat food patty and first we tried the ones at Sapo's near campus. So disappointed for$15 dollar burger at Sapo's the patty was not fresh and not worth the price. We went to Cain & Abel's paid abbit$10 bucks for a burger with Black Angus meat, goat cheese, avocado- I'll let the pictures speak for itself

Great bar. The inside space is smaller than it was at the previous location. Close to campus, nice vibes. I like the $8 Texas teas on Tues and Thurs. Quesadillas and chicken tenders are good! Gets super busy with lots of students.

One of my college staples. We went for HH and again at night when we were in town. The bartender during the middle of the day was super friendly. The inside is a little run down. However, the floors aren't super sticky like I would expect for a college bar. This place is in the middle of west campus so its central to the the university and the living areas. They have something that they call a Texas Tea here that is like a Long Island Ice Tea. You can get it with soda or coke. They get served in these huge huge cups. I feel like one of those could really be enough for the entire night. If beer is your thing, there's so many on tap.

This place is pretty cool, they let you bring your dog in as well and you can eat outside with it, it is pretty fratty at times though so if you dont like that then steer clear but all in all it was enjoyable and the food I got was pretty good, the el Toro sandwich which is a different take in the philly cheesesteak. Its located pretty close to the university as well. Seems like a pretty good place to get a drink as well as long as it's not too busy with games going on, but if your older and not into noisy young people it might not be for you!

This establishment is frustrating. I parked in a parking spot that is divided between Cain's and University Realty for a total of 5 minutes and was booted! I was returning a pair of keys to University Realty and parked in a spot that appeared appropriate for entering this establishment. The towing signs only state that these spots are for customer use only. With the two establishments appearing to share a parking lot, how is anyone supposed to know if these spots are specific to any business? Any person would assume this lot is a shared parking space since no company is labeled on any towing signs. I received a boot and removal fee of $100, but the only way to get the money back is to go through the extensive process of going to small claims court, which is $60 to form a case plus your time. If you are going to boot a Car for illegal parking, label your signs to inform customers that your parking lot is for your business ONLY.

Cain and Ables is a classic bar for UT college students. It's definitely a younger crowd becuase it's located in west campus (the UT residential area). But it's the place to be especially on dollar beer Tuesdays. It does get pretty packed but that's part of the fun, if you're a student you will definitely run into friends. I usually get the pink tea which comes in a pitcher and is pretty good. I tried their tater tots the other day and they were very tasty. The vibe is super chill, perfect for a casual night out or catching a game with a big group. The energy is great. Props to the bartenders they are decently fast given the crowd. If you're in west campus, check out Cain & Abel's on Tuesdays for dollar beers.

Because this is a bar near UT, there tends to be a bit of a younger crowd. So, absolutely a college bar. However, now and again I need to be on or near the campus, and this is a great place to stop for a quick beer. I tend to swing by at times when they aren't filled with the college crowd. I really like that the staff and patrons don't seem to mind or notice the age difference. Service is really good and usually that would be surprising at a college bar. Not here, they are on it. Friendly, efficient, and professional. The prices, as you might have guessed, are quite affordable. Again, college bar. Overall, I appreciate being able to swing by and not made to feel uncomfortable.

Amazing service, delicious food, and efficient staff members. Drake, Megan, and Shaan provided quick service and were so kind. I highly recommend returning. You will become friends with the staff, and feel at home. One of the best bars I've ever been to.

Came to watch the Tyson vs Paul fight. Unfortunately Netflix wasn't working properly and the stream kept buffering, but I was able to enjoy a tasty mango kart beer (which you can't find everywhere)! I have been desperately missing this beer so I was so happy to be able to enjoy it here. Love the outdoors seating area and the vibe here. Def full of college kids since it's by the frat/sorority houses. Love the food truck on the corner as well. Great spot

Cool place to hang out if you're ever on West Campus; the staff is very friendly, and they also have great drink specials throughout the week. Mostly a younger crowd because it's near the UT campus, but they also show sporting events on their TVs as well and have DJs periodically.

Cute college bar to watch the game or have a few drinks at. Situated nicely in west campus with tons of outdoor seating but very limited indoor seating. Service is good, just a regular type of bar similar to Victory Lap down the road.

Ordered one drink, bartender informed me she charged for 2. She got what I assume to be her manager involved, who kept repeatedly asking if I wanted 2 drinks to which I repeatedly answered no, because IF I WANTED 2 DRINKS I WOULD'VE ORDERED 2 DRINKS. He then proceeded to spend 20 minutes with my credit card in hand to try to issue a simple refund only to tell me the charge wasn't on his system when my credit card was literally charged for it which I showed him. He didn't seem to care, kept repeating it wasn't in his system while rolling his eyes and throwing insults left and right as if he needed to prove himself to be macho to a literal 21 year woman. In the end, he couldn't even figure out a SIMPLE REFUND and the bartender offered to venmo me yet still venmoed the incorrect amount which was less than the actual amount she overcharged. Seriously incompetent and incredibly rude staff who seem to enjoy taking out their life troubles on a college student. Disgusting behavior. Reported to the BBB and this place will never see my or my friends money again. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING HERE IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE INSULTED FOR ASKING FOR WHAT YOU ACTUALLY ORDERED. Instead, I recommend you pregame at your own place and avoid giving this establishment another cent they don't deserve. For reference, the rude manager was white, older (maybe in his 30's-40's), and scrawny. If any upper management is seeing this, do yourself a favor and fire him. If the rude manager is reading this, I recommend getting a life so you don't feel the need to curse at young women because you can't do your job. What a scam.

I've been going to this spot since their old location. The vibe is always on point! Especially, on Tuesday and Thursday, game days. Their kitchen has a great smash burger, yummy tots. All the bartenders are welcoming, and make you feel at home because of. The manager RJ is always attentive, he makes sure you have a drink in your hand. He is always on the move making sure everyone is having a good time.

Never been to this place before. Was told that they're the go to burgers near the campus. I got the wagyu double cheeseburgers and boy was it disappointing... the wagyu tasted like they had it refrigerated past it's prime, which is not a good thing. Besides that, nothing stood out about that burger whatsoever. I would completely avoid and just go for the normal beef burger at half the price. The AC line on top of where I was sitting was dripping on to the floor, my table, and got a bit of me as well. If it wasn't a part of UT's history, I don't see how this place would still be in business.

Went over to the new location for the first time - and the service at Abel's was brilliant. I felt very welcomed by the bartenders and the overall atmosphere was very pleasant. Will definitely be coming back for more!

cheapest drinks! best conversations! can't recommend enough on a hot summer day my favorite deal (among the many) are the $2 mimosas. can't be beat!!!

Shaan the bartender made the BEST green tea shot my husband and I have ordered. And he was very kind and attentive.

Shaan was great while we were here. He was very attentive and very knowledgeable about what he was doing. Overall great service, drinks, and food. Also, the ambiance of the college dive/sports bar can't be beaten!

This place used to be the Cain and Abel's on Rio. Not quite the same atmosphere as the first but they're going for a more modern take while still keeping some of the original parts of the bar inside. Good priced drinks and bartenders are fast.