Posse East

"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

"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, Nadia Chaudhury

"Located near the stadium, the campus bar is perfect for tailgating during Longhorn games and other sports. Snack on chili cheese tots, perfectly greasy burgers, queso, and drinks, and enjoy the game on the patio courtesy of the outside television screens. Visit on Tuesdays for Trivia Night, which starts at 7 p.m. and offers cash prizes and $3 domestic beers. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Nadia Chaudhury, Brittany Britto Garley

"The North Campus casual bar’s patio is thankfully shaded for those very sunny days, plus there are great cold beers, burgers, and fries. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Erin Russell, Nadia Chaudhury

"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