Dirty Bill's

"This place is not a misnomer – it’s a dingy but welcome respite amid West Sixth Street bachelor/bachelorette parties. The intimate Downtown bar, adorned with string lights, stickers, and a signature gnome, is a popular industry haunt due to its lively atmosphere and simple drinks. Often crowded with patrons, the narrow space is always buzzing with energy - whether it’s people dancing, drinking, or simply enjoying themselves. Oh, and it sells fun shirts too." - Darcie Duttweiler

"One of Austin’s greatest dive bars, known for its narrow space decorated with string lights, stickers, and an iconic gnome. It's often packed with revelers drinking, dancing, and enjoying a lively atmosphere. The bar is famous for its cheeky merchandise, designed by Michael Perez, that features playful parodies of pop culture and Texas themes." - Nadia Chaudhury

"The absolute best West Sixth bar is this tiny spot. There are indoor areas." - Nadia Chaudhury

"The downtown bar made face masks out of its bandanas. The packs of three facial masks, in either red, black, or blue, are $10. Orders are shipped." - Nadia Chaudhury

"Dirty Bill’s is a bar that gets very little sunlight, and that’s no bigger than the seltzer aisle at Whole Foods. While it might sound like somewhere you should take shelter rather than drink, it’s actually the ideal spot for showing up with a friend or two and trying to blend in with the regulars. For a bar of its size, though, it’s surprisingly rowdy. The bartender will take a shot with you, turn on your favorite ’90s hip hop song, and happily help you up onto the bar to dance. Maybe you should take shelter here after all." - Adele Hazan