Posse East
Bar & grill · North University ·
Casual sports bar with pub grub, cheap beer & many TVs
Casual sports bar with pub grub, cheap beer & many TVs
"An enduring campus-adjacent institution since 1971, this classic college bar proves the best places don’t have to change much to stay great. The beer is cold and cheap, the patio overflows on game nights, and the burgers are decent—or taste like heaven after a few Lone Stars. Generations of Austinites have passed through, from students staggering in after class to parents dropping kids off on move-in day. Walk inside and the only real update is the flatscreen TVs; otherwise, it’s the same reliable hang that’s been there for decades, and it feels poised to keep going for many more." - H. Drew Blackburn
"You can’t mention Crown & Anchor in Austin without Posse East’s name coming into the conversation. There’s a friendly rivalry between the two, and everyone has a favorite. This sports bar has been around even longer than its rival up the road, and in that time has developed a dedicated fan base by turning out solid, admirable bar food and Tex-Mex classics (especially the queso). The crowd is a mix of Texas sports fans, grizzled UT alums that never left town, grad students grading papers, and UT football coaches. And because Posse is right by campus, when there’s a home game at DKR, you can even hear the crowd when the Longhorns score." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"Posse East is another deep-rooted campus bar that has been around since 1971. It is known for its beers, burgers, and queso, the latter of which has entranced hungry college kids and Austinites alike. It’s also a prime tailgating spot. While the outside looks a little like a spot that could be found in L.A., with its palm tree making the spot, the inside looks like a good old Texas roadhouse, loaded down with neon signs, wood-paneled walls, and a stage for live music. Sit inside or hit the covered patio." - Melanie Haupt
"Posse East, just north of campus, is a sports bar that’s been around since 1971, and the kitchen turns out admirable bar food and Tex-Mex classics. The queso is excellent and you should get a large to share with the table. And you can get a very good patty melt alongside pitchers of beer. They don’t have a full liquor license, so there aren’t any mixed drinks, which in some ways keeps the rowdiness at bay. The odds of spotting a SXSW badge here will be very low." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"A mainstay for over 50 years, this North Campus watering hole has been a popular spot for sports-watching with a cheeseburger in hand. Posse East has earned a reputation for serving standard bar fare for under $10, like chicken nuggets, chili, tater tots, sandwiches, burgers, and tacos. Takeout orders can be placed in person, and there is indoor and outdoor dining." - Erin Russell
