The Grackle
Bar · Pershing ·
Whiskey dive bar with pool, darts, and a spacious patio
Whiskey dive bar with pool, darts, and a spacious patio
"It might seem contradictory to include a bar that prides itself on having one of the best collections of rare whiskeys in Austin. But once you step through those front doors, there’s no denying that this is a dive through and through. Inside you’ll find a pool table, three dart boards, and an old Ms. Pac-Man machine. The close proximity to a busy stretch of East Sixth Street makes The Grackle a welcome respite. To escape the towering condos of East Sixth Street" - nicolai mccrary
"This is how this East 6th dive bar feels about SXSW: They play Apocalypse Now on repeat the entire time. They’ve seen the horrors, and they know not to get out of the boat. The Grackle has cheap drinks, one of Austin’s best whiskey selections, and a big covered patio out front—so it’s a good place to take a break from the SXSW frenzy. Just maybe tuck your badge in your shirt or something." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"A whiskey dive that is open from 6 p.m. until at least midnight on Thanksgiving; if it remains busy at night, the bar will stay open through 2 a.m." - Nadia Chaudhury
"The whiskey dive is open from noon to midnight on Thanksgiving, with Wild Turkey bourbon whiskey specials all day." - Nadia Chaudhury
"Texas State Senate Democratic candidate Robert Walsh’s election watch party is taking place at the East Austin bar starting at 6 p.m." - Nadia Chaudhury