Lala's Little Nugget

"It’s always Christmas time (as in it’s permanently decorated in festive Yuletide cheer) at this Crestview bar. Lala’s, which has been around since 1972, has lived many lives and was saved from an uncertain fate after an abrupt closure in 2015. Like any good dive bar, though, it has all the essentials. There are no-nonsense drinks, a great jukebox, pool tables, and a small outdoor patio, but the action happens mostly inside. Enjoy its sister bar — Lala’s South Pole in South Austin on Davis Lane — that’s equally divey-yet-Christmas-y." - Darcie Duttweiler

"It’s always Christmas at this Crestview dive bar, which has holiday decorations up all year. The holiday season is a perfect time to revisit Lala’s for boozy eggnog. Find similar vibes at its second location in South Austin’s Cherry Creek neighborhood, Lala’s South Pole. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Nadia Chaudhury

"The original Lala’s opened in 1972 in the Brentwood neighborhood on Justin Lane by founder Frances Lala. It experienced a temporary closure in September 2015 but was reopened by FBR Management later that year. In 2023, it was announced that Lala’s would expand into South Austin." - Nadia Chaudhury

"It’s Christmas all year long at Lala’s Little Nugget, an old-school dive bar in Crestview that’s been continuously dressed up for the holidays since the 1970s. There’s a countdown on the wall keeping track of how many days are left—with the bar growing increasingly busy as that number gets closer to zero—but even in triple-digit territory, it’s one of the most festive places in Austin. It’s gotten a little bit fancier over the years, but this is still one of the few places in town where you can get a Lone Star tallboy for $3 during Happy Hour. And it’s probably the only place in the state where you can (unsuccessfully) try to order an eggnog in July without getting weird looks. " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion

"Lala’s Little Nugget is a longtime Austin dive bar in operation since 1972. The bar, which features indoor and outdoor dining areas, is now hosting Pedroso’s Pizza restaurant. Lala’s has undergone several changes over the years, including different restaurant components like Stubb’s BBQ and Brooklyn Pie." - Nadia Chaudhury