The Aristocrat Lounge

"The bright pink walls and poodle decorations are a beacon for those seeking this Burnet Road dive bar. Formerly the Poodle Lounge, Aristocrat provides a comfortable atmosphere, affordable drinks, and a straightforward good time. It features multiple pool tables, a jukebox, a shuffleboard, and a small back patio with custom furniture crafted from old truck beds. Don’t forget to check out Yeni’s Fusion, the Indonesian food truck parked out front." - Darcie Duttweiler

"Aristocrat Lounge is a low-key spot for pool, shuffleboard, patio hangs outside, and no-frills drinks (think Old Fashioneds and palomas) on Burnet Road. Don’t skip snacking at the onsite food truck Yeni’s Fusion, which offers traditional Indonesian comfort fare and, yes, fusion dishes, like empal gentong – coconut cream soup with smoked Texas brisket. Open until 2 a.m." - Darcie Duttweiler

"Things we look for in a good neighborhood bar: comfortable volume levels, ease of parking and/or seating, and good (but still affordable) cocktails. And The Aristocrat Lounge near Burnet and Koenig Lane checks off every box. Come here to unwind, grab a house cocktail—they’re all under $10—and play some pool. The Aristocrat is also home to Yeni’s Fusion, an Indonesian food trailer out front that’s worth the visit alone.  " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion

"The Aristocrat Lounge near Burnet Road and Koenig Lane checks off every box of a good neighborhood bar: comfortable volume levels, ease of parking and/or seating, and good (but still affordable) cocktails. Come here to unwind, grab a house cocktail—they’re all under $10—and play some pool. The Aristocrat is also home to Yeni’s Fusion, an Indonesian food trailer out front that’s worth the visit alone. " - nicolai mccrary

"The neighborhood-friendly bar in Brentwood is a safe not-SXSW bet with excellent food from Indonesian truck Yeni’s Fusion in tow. There are kegged and frozen cocktails but none of the accompanying pretension. There are indoor and outdoor areas." - Nadia Chaudhury