Knomad Bar

Kick a$$ neighborhood bar with an extremely diverse crowd. Everyone was welcoming and always have good conversation with all the bartenders. Fast service, patio, dog friendly, art decor is awesome. Perfect neighborhood dive bar (I mean dive in the best way). Ask Marlon to tell you some jokes. Dudes a comedian with a bartending problem. 😝 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

An excellent neighborhood bar. Good spot for live music; great room sound and equipment. Friendly bar staff and good vibes all around.

I couldn’t give this bar less than five stars in good faith. This is the definition of a community dive bar. The furniture is old, there are old friendly dogs wandering around, but everyone is having an amazing time. More than half the people here are regulars, but there’s no stigma to new people. It’s a very good vibe. And oddly enough, it’s one of the most LGBTQ+ bars that doesn’t advertise itself as such. I regularly see queer flags hanging and queer and trans people hanging at the bar. Check it out, is all I’d say.

Miguel and the staff there are awesome I watched the UT and UTSA game there last Saturday and plan on being there this weekend as well love that it's right in the neighborhood 😀 👍 Phil whetzel and Javier Cardenas

The band performed well. Live karaoke was ok. Not the crowed I'm used to, made the experience awkward. Definitely won't go back. Probably won't go back to Austin at all. A little to liberal for me.

I really liked this bar. No thrills, no frills, just a good hole in the wall bar. They've got a nice covered patio and a large smoking section. Lots of tables and a friendly bartender. As of today, they have Pappys whiskey! It's competitively priced too! Nice spot for any refreshments. I'll be back to see them for sure. Small game room has darts and pinball. Touchtunes box for the patron DJs...

I have been a fan of Knomad Bar for YEARS. It's well kept, has a clean ladies room, and a laid back atmosphere where everyone enjoys themselves. Live music (check their website for events), great drinks and yummy pizza. I really love this place. They have a spacious patio and the staff is always nice. I've been to birthday gatherings here and even conducted a band interview here during my DJ days. Parking can be tricky, but it's not horrible. Knomad Bar is a place that is quintessentially Austin.

Relaxed atmosphere .The price is right and the patrons are welcoming to new crowds. They have drink specials and a great variety of craft beers. The service is great. Hope you guys can enjoy this ATX hidden jewel. Pet friendly patio is a plus

I only go on mondays when they have $1 modelos. AC works. Good music. Can't complain.

Local dive bar in Windsor Park. Good drink selection for being a dive bar, but the beers are definitely more expensive than they should be for the place. Staff/Service is OK. Not bad or good Been here multiple times and enjoy going, but it's nothing special. And if that is what you are looking for, this is a great spot

This is a proper dive that has a lot of old Austin flavor. The Saturday crowd is full of eclectic individuals that are super friendly and fun to talk to. First Saturdays have Kareoke Underground and it's a ton of fun. The staff is cool, even though they have to deal with some pretty drunk asshats, which they stop serving, and rightfully so. Fun place if you're a fun person. Not for the yuppies that's for sure.

Been to Knomad 10+ times and I always feel like an outsider here. It's like no one wants to serve you and when they do it's for a draft beer that is priced $2 more than what it should be. I've never gotten the feeling of being welcomed here, but quite the opposite like I'm not supposed to be there and I'm inconveniencing them. It's a really weird feeling when you're paying for a service.

Knomad is a neighborhood bar that occasionally offers live music indoors, which is why we visited, to see a couple of bands we like. It seems like a hot spot for the local hip millennial crowd with a few Gen-Xers (like me) mixed in. They offer a full bar and sometimes have food trucks. The latter were not there when we visited, so I can't comment on the culinary fare. It's a long, narrow space with a few tables, bar stools, and booths, with the stage at the back. The patio has a secluded feeling, since it's not only covered, but virtually enclosed with high lattice work barriers that separate it from the parking lot. It includes multiple tables, a TV, and speakers, though the speakers are connected to the bar's internal sound system and not the stage. So if you sit outside, you won't hear whatever live music may be happening. If you smoke, you'll be happy to hear that the entire patio seems to be a smoking section. If you don't (like me), you'll be disappointed to hear that the mounted fans don't clear the air past the patio enclosures, so the back patio will be reminiscent of what bars used to smell like in Austin before the indoor smoking ban. Parking is free in their attached lot, but it may fill up fast when the club does. Knomad was pretty full with small groups of chatty folks the night we visited. Overall, a decent club that you may love or not, depending on what you're looking for. IMO it beats the circus bar up the street. 3-1/2 stars

I have been a patron at Knomad Bar for several years. After last nights interaction with the entertainment, THE KARAOKE UNDERGROUND, I will not be going back. The "DJ" is rude, inconsiderate, condescending and just a general horrible person. I was there with friends like I usually do on Saturday nights. The "DJ" was playing the music so loud that you could not hear the person sitting next to you at the back of the bar! I went to the "DJ" and asked him to turn it down a bit so people could at least talk a bit. His response was "It's rock and roll, and if it's too loud too fucking bad." and proceeded to turn the music up even louder. After the interaction, I walked over, paid my bill and left. To the owner of Knomad Bar, this "DJ" is costing you more money than they are bringing in. They run customers out of the bar and some will probably not come back because of the "DJ".

Terrible. Watered down cokes, we interacted with one employee who was nice. The building is dirty. Cockroaches crawling around on the floor. The best part were the patrons. They were fun. Of course there are fun patrons all over Austin. The main upset was we were there on New Year's Eve, and realized the owner of the bar, Miguel Jimenez, was spraying a foamy substance all over our car in the parking lot right after midnight. Fireworks were being shot off the back of our car. When my husband asked him to stop, he began to curse at my husband. It was a shameful display of disrespectful behavior towards your patrons. Our car wasn't the only one that was trashed out. We had to leave to try to find a place to wash our car. After inspecting our car we found chips in the paint. Not a good way to start off the New Year.

I found black things floating in my drink. I could not determine what it was, but it tasted awful. Either mold or roach droppings. I brought it to one of the bartenders attention and she comped my drink. I went back to my table and found tiny black floaters in my previous drink that was at our table. Brought it to the attention of both bartenders again and they said they would look into it. I think it might have been in the ice. They continued to serve mixed drinks to other guests. So disgusting.

Amazing crew, reliable value and an ambiance like no other! I have been coming to this neighborhood gem for many years and will always have a special place for it in my heart!

Extremely rude staff that gave me a hard time after checking my ID (I'm 40ish with a grey beard) which is expired, so I ordered a water. I literally brought 15 people to this show, all of whom purchased drinks without being carded. Some of us were actually interested in booking there. Sad to say that's not the case. I ordered water and didn't take a sip from anyone's drinks. When I walked up to show the TABC website, the bartender wouldn't let me finish a sentence, and got the seemingly coked up bar back (other bartender?) in a "Twilight" shirt to yell at me about how I had harassed her 8 times (utterly untrue, with many witnesses). I walked away to "play by the rules", didn't want to mess with trying to get more water to avoid causing more of a scene after they escalated, and quietly had a conversation with someone else while the twilight guy fumed, said audibly "that's it" and had the bouncer forcibly kick me out. Most of the crowd I had brought followed me after their experience was also soured. I've seen cops with more respect.

I left my tab open unfortunately when I left this bar. They added a 60% gratuity to it before closing it out. Pretty appalling! I definitely will never be back.

I really liked this bar. No thrills, no frills, just a good hole in the wall bar. They've got a nice covered patio and a large smoking section. Lots of tables and a friendly bartender. As of today, they have Pappys whiskey! It's competitively priced, too! Nice spot for any refreshments. I'll be back to see them for sure. Small game room has darts and pinball. There's also Touchtunes box for the patron DJs...

I've been coming to Knomad now for a few years, and while it's location may be deceiving, the inability to find parking outside should be a good indicator! It's definitely our "go-to" local bar, and we pop in and out usually at least once a week, even it's for just for a quick drink. The management is the NICEST, most gracious bunch you could ask for, and they are almost always present, making sure everyone is happy and tended to. The bar staff is all phenomenal, no matter what time you go in. The have a game room, several TV's/projectors, and even have live music on certain nights. They have a great Sunday brunch deal that really can't be beat. They pour a great drink, and have a nice pizza menu to order from as well! They have an awesome, very large, dog-friendly patio with tv's, heaters, and misters. They have plenty of dog bowls for your pup, and a water cooler inside for you to use. They have a great sense of community too, and often have events going on that are open to everyone. Huge thanks to Miguel, Tammy, Jordan, and Audrey for always being the best bar staff in town!

Review of service* Holy Racism, Batman. You figure a guy that majored in cultural anthropology would have a little more of an open mind when it comes to hiring staff for his bar... Hey Bartender... here's the best part... I'M THE GUY YOU KEPT SERVING OVER MY FRIEND who was standing right next to me. I literally walked up, not knowing if she ordered or was waiting, and within 3 seconds you asked what I wanted for a drink. This happened multiple times, we brought a group of 15 people to your filthy establishment, and sadly... the service and negative/racist mindset of the employee's shine through. Granted... the owner of Nomad made the news a couple of months ago because he's in business with someone who attacked a guy with a Japanese sword and stabbed him with a dagger... but that's neither here nor there, or is that fact that The Department of Justice recently filed a civil rights lawsuit against the owners of many bars throughout the United States, accusing them of discriminating against non-white patrons. Would be a shame if this happened to Nomad. The fact that I witnessed such blatant discrimination made me sick to my core, maybe the Austin Human Rights Commission should force your staff to undergo anti-discrimination training. Yes, that can happen (at your expense) Anyways.... 1 star is 1 star tooooo many - maybe come here if you support the KKK? I don't know. "No human race is superior; no religious faith is inferior. All collective judgments are wrong. Only racists make them" ― Elie Wiesel

Update: Since posting my experience here I have received an intimidating Personal Message from one of the "regulars" here that basically said I misinterpreted my experience here as racism because the owner is a minority and that there are sometimes bartenders of color that work here. First off, what I witnessed was racism, plain and simple. And, for someone to try and brush it off as me "misinterpreting" it as "some other reason for your friend not getting service as fast as she would like", just goes to show the type of patronage here. I also received a comment from the owner about not calling his bar "overtly racist" when it isn't. I am sorry to say I will not be removing that statement from my review as it was my initial experience there. That is the beauty of capitalism, freedom of choice, and having a review site to state your experiences openly and truthfully. I had absolutely no idea of this place before coming here, so there is no ill will or underhanded plot. However, when my friend and I experience something like that, especially in this day and age, I take the "see something, say something approach". Respectfully, sir, if you don't want your establishment viewed in this light, then do not have employees who selectively treat patrons, especially new ones, in such a manner and then when confronted be a complete jerk about it. This all could have gone a completely different way had your bartender just apologized for ignoring my friend and served her. But, instead, he was the one who chose to escalate it and make race an issue. As a compassionate human person and a productive member of society, I chose the most vocal platform I had access to to bring this to the Community's, which you also reference in your reply, attention to ensure it is addressed and hopefully does not happen again. It is your customer's choice to read and heed my review and if it does have an affect on your patronage, you may need to ask instead of pointing blame outward, to look in-house. Also, in response to my claim of racism in regards to our treatment here "being a dangerous road to go down", it absolutely is, but not because of the "mob mentality" of me and my fellow Yelpers voicing our experience. It is a dangerous road to go down to think that is in any way acceptable treatment of a customer, regardless of race, and especially because of it! It is a dangerous road to go down to not say anything and to be intimidated or guilted by having that behavior justified or brushed off. Casual racism is not ok and being vocal about it should never be called out as going down "a dangerous road". The danger lies in the complacency, not the action. As for the $1.75 "honest mistake", please keep the offer of a refund. If that is how you define "honesty", yet another reason I will not be returning to this establishment. *To clarify, I am straight out saying the bartender that served me and was a disrespectful ass to my friend behavior was racist, and since receiving an intimidating message from a regular here, by proxy the establishment, since this sort of conduct is not only acceptable here, but defensible by the regular patrons.

FIVE STAR DIVE BAR!! About two weeks ago, I checked out Surf by Surf East, which is an annual surf rock music fest, at Nomad Bar. King Pelican was the headliner. I saw them in San Antonio the last time I went to Texas, and knew this would be a great show. Because I was staying downtown, I took a Fasten to the club. Nomad Bar is in a mini strip mall near the Target by I-35. I saw a bus stop station nearby, but I went with ride share since I wasn't familiar with the area. Nomad Bar has an outdoor patio area that's accessible only from the inside of the bar. I checked it out for a bit because it was such a nice night out, but went back indoors. The stage where the bands played is inside. Behind the stage is a projection screen. Most of the acts that night had YouTube videos looping in the background. The sound in Nomad is good for acts. Got some really good recordings inside. I sat mostly at the high tables towards the front by the entrance. I split a pizza pie, which was tasty (an independent business does the food at Nomad). Drink prices were pretty good here; I stuck mostly to Dos XX. In between acts, I checked out the game room, where there are darts and an arcade game. The game room is well-lit, which is in contrast to the main bar/indoor area that's dark and dive-y (in a good way). King Pelican were awesome that night (as expected). I would come back to Nomad the next time I'm in Austin. You should check it out.

I'm new to Austin and had family in town visiting and we wanted to check out this place because it was in walking distance from my residence and looked cool but when we went there it was fairly empty with the exception of a few regulars as everyone there was in a small corner including the bar tenders. As a result we felt very unwelcome like an after thought. Then the bartender tried to start a fight with some other guests! I can't believe the other patrons managed to escape that situation unharmed and my party and I slipped out shortly after. Needless to say this was mortifying to see and I wouldn't recommend anyone go here. Super shady establishment. Prettt sure they were racist because the people they started an altercation with were the only minorities in the bar and they seemed to have been targeted. This place is trashy AF

So here's the thing, we were coming to Knomad back when it was Nomad. We lived walking distance away in the Windsor Park neighborhood about 3 years ago before moving further north. This was before kids, a mortgage, and all the other amazing perks of adulthood. We were just 2 kids in love hanging out at the bar with friends. But then we thought we'd get married and the very next day had brunch at Nomad. When we got our first pup together we brought him to Nomad. Even when I was pregnant Nomad owner stopped by to congratulate us. So see, Nomad is more than a bar to us. It's where where our roads crossed, it's where we made friends and created a family. We don't get to make it there often these days, but Nomad will always be home!

Best local bar/lounge in East Austin, love coming here!!! Such a smooth environment with the best margaritas and good music

Oh nooooo! Nomad what is your problem?! Prejudice much?!! I was with about 15 folks then 2 in our party leave upset. I get word that the bartender kept serving other people (white) although my friend was there first. When said friend spoke up about it she was disrespected and told she'd be kicked out. Hubs and another friend wanted to see this prejudice for themselves so they both go stand at the bar to order drinks. Two white girls walk up behind them and the bartender points to the girls BEHIND them and ask what they'd like to drink. Wow... Really?... I come on here to write my review and see many of my buddies I was with wrote their review already. And lookie here, management DID NOT respond to the girl who was disrespected (black) or a buddie who was there with us (black) but seemed to respond to everyone else about the situation... Hmmmmm Say it ain't so!!!! Don't try to respond now either buddy. Disgusting! Didn't mama teach you people are people and we all sh*t the same?!

Is this Dive bar with patio and small game room overtly racist? ..... perhaps. But what is racism? Oxford states - "Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race"...... The ironic thing is that the incompetent owner (Miguel) has just committed a racist act as clearly identified in his posts. The blatant example being, the lack of communication to any of the three African American's that have left negative reviews in regard to this past Saturday's event. Don't be too surprised, as it appears to be inline with his poorly managed business. Considering I've been phoning the establishment for two days now, only to be greeted with a recording of "the mailbox of the person you're trying to reach is full and no new messages are being accepted, please try your call again later"......... Well Miguel, I've tried my call again for several hours now. Perhaps you should place that book of Mein Kamph down and clear your voicemail. What has sparked all of the recent one star reviews one may ask? This past Saturday several friends of mine ventured into Nomad to enjoy a few drinks. Jordan, one of the bartenders seemed to be a little "weathered". I'm not sure if he had too many shots as I've seen him do in the past or what, but he apparently wasn't taking to kindly to the ethnicities standing in front of him, awaiting service. Instead he helped many "whites" and I use this term loosely, prior to them, even though they were positioned first in line. This wasn't an isolated incident. It happened more than once that evening, to more than one African American in our group. Jordan has waited on me several times in the past, so I approached him and asked what prompted him to threaten one of my friends with being ejected from the bar. When I mentioned that I've got too many witnesses that have the same recount he replied "this isn't a court room, I don't care about witnesses". Needless to say he was irrationally defensive and had no intention of calming the situation down. The sad part is that I've visited this location several times for about a year. I initially noticed on my first visit that the establishment carried a slight Riff Raff tone and wasn't an example of "class". As I continued to patronize the location, I'd see female patrons wearing sandals reflecting heels that are in need of major pedicures, customers with dogs inside the bar area which appeared to frustrate some patrons, heck, even the Owner Miguel, was overly tipsy celebrating his birthday recently at the bar, and my girlfriend and I witnessed him acting belligerent and was showing butt crack, while cranking up the music more than once to the point it was annoying. So Miguel, stop the PR nonsense and clean up your mess. As I look back through Yelp, you've been slapped with one star reviews about racism and poor service in the past. The fact it's still continuing leans more towards condoning your staff's behavior or cementing the fact you're an incompetent manager. Either way, you shall never see me cross your doors again.

4/9 update--- Hey there Miguel, clearly this is still fresh in your mind, since you're leaving messages on here at 4AM nearly two weeks later. I've let this go, and it would be in your best interest to do the same, this isn't a good look from a PR standpoint. Yes, I originally had fun in your establishment nearly two years ago, I wrote an honest review then, just as I wrote an honest review of what happened in your place last month. Let's not continue to rehash this, ok? You refuse to apologize for the behavior of your employee, and I refuse to return to your place, so let's call this square. Never contact me again.

I'm sorry but I have to give Nomad 1 star for customer relations and satisfaction. After an awesome UYE, (Unofficial Yelp Event), nearby with 31 in attendance. I suggested to 15 that we continue the festivities at Nomad, a bar/lounge that I thought would be a great choice especially since to me, they craft the best caipirinhas in town. When I first visited Nomad, Jordan crafted the perfect caipirinha, using a top shelf cachaça, gaining my respect. Last evening, I immediately realized that he was not in good form when he began using lemon instead of lime for my caipirihna, he corrected his mistake and said, "It's been a long day", and I accepted that but what was unacceptable, was disrepecting a member of my group. It's going to be difficult returning to this venue.

If there was a 0 star option I would gladly give it to the Nomad bar. Let me set the stage regarding why I have such little respect for this bar. I attended a post Unofficial Yelp Event event at the Nomad. I noticed one of my friends ( a black woman) abruptly leave the venue with her sister. I was told that she had a confrontation with the bartender over not serving her. I later witnessed my Hispanic friend stand by an empty bar not receiving service even though 3 bartenders looked directly at him, yes they made eye contact. A Caucasian person walked up to the bar not 5 feet from my friend and he was immediately served. After speaking with my friend to validate what I witnessed I was disgusted by this behavior and left the bar. Please note, as a Caucasian male, I had no issues ordering drinks. I also have a complaint regarding their drinks. If you are a regular you receive a healthy pour if you are a non-regular it's a pretty lite pour. Yes I was a bartender and know the count. The important fact is that I witnessed discrimination against my friends of color. I really don't give a flying hoot about lite pours for non-regulars. If you read the other reviews there is a pattern here and you can draw your own conclusions. I Paul Russo will never ever step foot in this bar again.

I went here last night with a large party of coworkers and sat at a big table in the back. I was hungry so I ordered a pizza. We demolished it and ordered 2 more, each different. I'd go back just for the pizza! I like the cozy feel to the place and that they have indoor and outdoor service. I also never had to wait long to order, which is rare and fabulous.

Nicer than a normal neighborhood bar - stronger on beer and cider than on cocktails. Lots of things to look at and do, and plenty of seating. Pro tip - their bills are confusing and slightly shady? They seem to bill your drinks based on individual ingredients or something? Very confusing at the end of the evening.

I really like this place... yet another bar I've visited only because of trivia. I don't even know why I like it so much. I shall describe. It is dive-y and in a really unremarkable neighborhood. There are flyers and posters all over the walls. The inside is kind of cramped and doesn't have a lot of seating; outside can be better although still cramped, but there are heat lamps! Roast like meat under red lights. The pizza is like really good... again, no idea why. I think of it and dream of fluffy crust, the ideal amount of toppings, and wholesome flavor. They have twice now screwed up our order and brought the wrong pizza out - late and without apology - but I'll keep ordering it. Dim, not overly friendly, and a little crowded... but good vibes. And good pizza, if you get what you want. Well, the only thing is - I think they used to be the Nomad Bar and have no idea why they added the "k."

Knomad's Bar- a travelers oasis of good vibes and no pretense. Love the drink menu and the Sunday Brunch. Bar staff is genuinely friendly and knows their craft. Well done ya all! Thanks for making me my favorite Czech drink, a BETON.

Solid tavern style bar. Parking is a little bit of a challenge., but worth it. The thing that saves this place as a really good bar is the customer service, and really well made drinks. Plenty of sitting, with inside and outside sitting. I would definitely go back with friends! Side Note: Area is a little sketchy, so be situationally aware of your surroundings. I guess you could say that about a lot of places, though. I recommend this Bar!

Best local bar for this neighborhood, owner is cool and friendly. Lauren the bartender made me the best long island iced tea i ever had. I even go there alone just to soak up the vibes and atmosphere. Overall great place

This bar is close to work and a decent spot for HH. They also can make you a Pizza if you get hungry. Not much to it and not much to brag about. Decent drink prices. Local as local can get.

Ummmm no. I was told their weekend brunch was worth a try. It was not. Very disappointing. It's a neighborhood bar that's popular with the locals. It's in a strip center and has no character. Meh.

I was also with the Yelp group on Saturday and I am the one who wanted to see for myself if this weird prejudice was really going down. I stood with a Mexican friend at the bar waiting for service and sure enough when it was my turn to order 2 white ladies walked up behind me and the bartender pointed to them behind me and asked what they'd like. Skipped right over us. I don't understand because the guy who did that to Tisha and myself is Mexican.... All the people Miguel got to come write reviews are saying they were busy, its normal to wait in line for drinks, etc no shit Sherlock! We're talking about being skipped over time and time again. What do y'all not get?! It was wrong. Period. Race card? Ha, nope just telling you what we experienced. Now before all this went down we were having a good time. I'd only dealt with the white bartender (I didn't catch his name unfortunately) He was awesome, served people in the order they walked up, and poured the drinks strong. He needs teach that weird bartender a thing or two. Or three.

Tisha below was right, I was there and saw it happen then I experienced it 3 times. I love discovering a new dive bars but NOT THIS TIME. So you have 3 bartenders behind the counter who could not give a shit if you were there or not.......cool, I can deal with that. I ride a Harley and have been to many a shit-hole and have never been treated so badly. I was sitting DIRECTLY across the bar with a bunch of YELP friends (15 to be exact) and I saw 4 instances where minorities were just all but ignored then some white person walks up and bingo-bango they are served. The ironic thing about this discrimination is that the DJ was playing gangster RAP and HIP-HOP........to a 98% white crowd. So as we say in YELP talk you folks can go F.U.C. yourselves.

Nomad hosts Second Saturday Surf show (which is awesome) so I've been quite a few times to watch my husband play. Let's address the concerns about racism: Fact: there is a dickhead bartender who works here. He shouldn't work here. He's an ass to everyone. He hasn't served me. I'm about as Caucasian looking as they come. He isn't racist. He's an asshole. Assholes are every where. Just look at POTUS. Fact: my husband (Native American and not mistaken for white) is served regularly. No issue. Fact: my husband's band mates? Not a caucasian among them. All dark/tan/not white/labels are dumb among them. They get served. Point of interest: Motion to fire asshole bartender. Your move, Nomad. Go see for yourself. They have a very chill vibe. Good pizza. Good drinks. Fair prices. And Second Saturday Surf show? Awesome.

Came here for "Geeks Who Drink" and this place was hopping! SO hopping it was super hard to find a place to sit, but we found a way to wedge ourselves in a corner near the door. We had a lot of fun and they had a decent drink special for pitchers and happy hour lasted until 10PM! The service was pretty non-existent there, however, so if you want to order something - good luck! You will have better luck getting it at the bar. Definitely a great dive bar to hang out at and they do have some fun trivia there!

Wow, a bunch of Yelpers band together and try to take down a fine establishment that's been around for something like 9 years after a single visit? You'll show them!! Now, on to the review. First things first, the Nomad is not a dive bar, it's a bar. Give me 10 more years and I will personally get it there. The neighborhood dive bar is down the street and it's called the Carousel Lounge (see previous review). The Nomad has been a great addition to the '23 and '52 codes as a full bar alternative for people who are too scared to make their own drinks at the CL. They have all the things a good bar needs in 2017 Austin. That would entail, a bar, good bartenders, craft beer, cheap beer, cocktails, a patio, a game room, live music in all forms, (including Punk Rock Karaoke and rippin' Surf nights on the Second Saturday of the month) plenty of parking, an omni-present owner who's a fun dude, couches, pizza, (I'll give them a pass on the Internet Jukebox), a hidden gem of a Sunday Brunch, trivia (I think), and most of all a clientele that registers a low reading on the Douchebag-o-meter. That is until the Yelp-Mafia decided to show up.

Cheers to my favorite neighborhood dive bar! Divey for hella sure, but divey is my favorite kind of place. The bartenders are always super sweet, and the gin and tonics never disappoint. Over the past 3 years of living in the neighborhood, I've taken locals and out of towners to this place, and they have enjoyed the overall atmosphere...at least this is what they have told me. My usual is Austin Beerworks can of Pearlsnap, and they serve it just right. Sometimes on Fridays, they have surf rock nights, where a bunch of middle aged dads come together to play hits from all those Gidget movies. I kid you not, it is so much fun. Last time I went to Surf rock night, I struck up conversations with a bunch of strangers, which is always a sign of a good night. Don't let the crumbly aesthetic of this comfy neighborhood dive fool you. Yes, it's located in a strip mall, across the street from Ross, but like the saying says: Don't judge a book by it's cover. It will take you on an adventure for sure. For sure!

I am SO glad a friend recommend this little neighborhood gem! I hesitate to say much.. lol Drinks are excellent, and very nicely priced. Great liquor selections too. The jukebox plays everything! There's a little bit of everyone here, but the patio is BOSS!! Surrounded in darkness AND honeysuckle?! Great spot for a date, or intimate drinks!! Drink, smoke, and chill. It's the backyard I've always wanted. Will I be back, hells yes.

I went there for a drink after work last night. The short bald bartender was very rude and unwelcoming to say the least. It was as if I was imposing on him by asking for a couple beers and a shot. When I closed my tab he threw my card and receipt at me pretty aggressively. All I did was order politely and say "please/thank you". I was not drunk or partying obnoxiously, just looking for a night cap after a long days work. Even though I live down the street and it's very convenient to get to, I will NOT be returning to this place ever again. Good luck. Be better.

One of my favorite bars in Austin, local, hip with fun bartenders, bouncers, friendly staff. Excellent drinks and Trivia on Thursdays!! I'm going to be a reg.

Great patio! VERY dog friendly place, and the dog owners are always (in my experience) responsible and aware. I mostly go there to pet lots of dawgs. :) Funny and personable bar staff ~ they'll have your regular drink ready for you once they know you, and they always seem happy to see you. And even sometimes "entertain" you with their dancing (although, fortunately, we are not here to review dance moves, LOL!). The bar staff also seem to be really in tune with one another and have a comfortable chemistry between them. LGBTQ friendly, for sure! When BT2 (a nearby "gay" bar) closed, that precious bartender, Lloyd, said, "Come on over HERE!" They welcome you with open arms at Knomad. Lastly, it is a place that, if you frequent it often, feels like family. People (staff and clientele both) have your back, remember your stories, and will go out of their way to support you when you need it. (During a move about 7 years ago, EVERY SINGLE PERSON who helped me move was from Knomad). And please don't let the strip center thing turn you off. (although if you arrive early enough, you have a few choices for a manicure before your drinks.....just saying). :) Also: Marlon tells a great story, James can sing!, Jordan dances like nobody's business, and Audrey is probably the classiest lady you will ever meet. And that Lauren (a newbie) is a darn sweetheart (also maybe about to create a unique cocktail of her own....if she hasn't already). The regular door guy, John, is on top of his shit, too. He doesn't stand for nonsense. Happy neighborhood bar hunting!

Don't know what the negative reviews referring to discrimination were smoking - I and my fellow Latino and Black friends have not had any issues ordering drinks at this bar that i've ever heard, and i've been frequenting this place for the last 3 years. Girls get served before guys typically if the bartenders are male at any bar, and vice versa - I dont whine about it. I want to defend and applaud this place because it is much more than just a bar. They are the ONLY venue in the entire Austin area to have consistent Surf Rock shows, they are one of the cleaner bars in town - to the point where I even brought my mother and teenage cousins on separate occasions. They serve good pizza and the drinks aren't as expensive as many other places. The bar and staff are good to the bands which goes a very long way in this town. Overall I'd say go check it out for yourselves, especially for Second Saturday Surf. I doubt you'll be disappointed : )

Cute little "neighborhood bar" altho none of the neighborhood demographics are there.....hmmm. Anyway, they got sweet tea vodka. Yay! In a tiny glass for $6. Boo! They also got Ace Pear Cider (don't know how much...that one was bought for me). The bartenders seemed cool to me and let me close my tab without the mandatory $10 minimum. This place has a cute little outdoor patio with lots of greenery, like an oasis in the, well, ghetto. And the bathroom was cool with an entire wall made of chalkboard. No chalk to be found tho. Boo! One thing I have to warn you, is this place is not that easy to find in the dark...when it's raining. Even once I found little tiny Corona street and saw the strip center with all the cars in it, I couldn't make out the bar sign. It was not well lit and the letters are in some artsy bubble font. I just counted em, yup there's 5 letters, this must be the place. Glad I know where it is now, and may add it to my soon to come East Siide Bar Crawl, the Deuce: Movin Off 6th St.

Part of my thirty-some-odd year plan for success is to primarily set goals I think that I can actually accomplish. I try to sleep (at least once a day). I eat when I'm hungry (but not too much). And I try to stop over at any new bars opening up off Cameron Road when I hear about 'em. Call it a three point plan. In due accordance with that idea, I stopped in at Nomad last night for the first time, and it was cool. The proprietor here has been in the Austin bar biz for many moons, this appears to be his shot at his own neighborhood bar, and I haveta say I like what he's done thus far. It's a moddish work-in-progress, a cool outdoor patio featuring a giant sixties-type patio cover, inside giving way to a spare if not twee sleek bar and small stage area. They had a bar band playing last night, and word I'm hearing through the grapevine is this place is seeing some regular traffic from some pretty well respected local acts. And though they're not in my neck of the woods, it was a cool enough experience that I'll be giving them another shot providing the weather cooperates. And I won't even need a sherpa.

Love this Place!! Awesome Bartenders, service, and pretty good pizza too! They have games and game nights. Outside seating is pleasant, you can forget your in A City.

We got us a new Bar on the Upper East Side. The Nomad bar which just opened last Saturday (3-8-08) is awesome. Situated just off of Cameron Rd, on Corona. Nomad has a huge mostly covered patio, great beer selection and all the wine and liquor you could possibly want. With spring and summer coming, I'm looking forward to spending quality time on their patio. Oh, least not forget, they have darts and foosball. I would have given 5 stars but they don't have a pool table. Maybe they will in the future. The Nomad is a must visit, no matter what side of town you live.

Always have wanted to like this place, but they make it difficult. They have never been pleasant or welcoming in any way to my self or anyone I know who has been. They act as if they are doing you a favor to have you there. Plus the inside smells like old stale cleaning fluid, their on tap beer is stale and flat, and the outdoor tables are wobbly as can be. Don't know why I kept trying other than I live nearby.

Knomad is one of my favorites! Great pours and nice, unpretentious people. They have everything you could want in a bar: good prices, pizza, a little sportiness, a little diviness, and live music sometimes. Its a very comfortable and welcoming place to hang out.