the tiny minotaur

Absolute-best themed bar in Austin. They’re committed to the theme in the entry expressive and the decor, but in a way that’s welcoming and not exclusive or intimidating. Somehow it’s both a great conceptual/playful event venue, and also a great, relaxed neighborhood tavern. Costumes highly encouraged, but both times I’ve been everyone’s just as welcoming to folks in plainclothes. On top of that, they have the best non-alcoholic cocktail in the city (the Garden Gnome); unlike most zero-proof mixed drinks it doesn’t just taste like sugar water, it’s balanced and refreshing. I wish the food options were slightly more substantial or on-theme (right now just “glizzies”), but on the whole this place is incredible and a real part of Austin’s spirit.

This is a fantastic immerse tavern inside and out. Incredible staff , drinks and music. So much fun and so welcoming to everyone! Highly recommend for fantasy fun!

Look. I want to love this place. But it was incredibly underwhelming when I went. The first 5 minutes were interactive and had that whimsy. The theming is great. But that’s about it. There weren’t any additional actors. They had $6+ Cosco hot dogs for “food” and the cocktails were incredibly underwhelming and way too expensive for what they were. I didn’t see any board games or people to interact with. Cute for one or two photos. But to be honest, nothing incredible at the moment to make me pay for an entrance fee again.

Such a fun concept and amazing staff! We’ve already been twice in the last week and highly recommend.

Completed a quest here with my partner tonight - it was a fantastic experience! Excellent actors, beautiful setting, great atmosphere. The perfect activity for anyone looking for a genuinely playful gaming experience. It was very good value for what is provided too. Clearly a labour of love for everyone involved.

This is the cutest place to grab a drink. It is not my scene, but it was definitely worth the visit. Grab a drink and walk the gardens. The Tiny Minotaur is very unique and very Austin. Please arrive with an open mind and BE RESPECTFUL!

You should drop by here for the experience for sure! It’s even better if you are dressed up. One of the most unique places I’ve ever been!! Definitely recommend it.

July 2025: * There may be a cover depending on the event. Be prepared. Atmosphere is really neat, it very much feels like you're going into a Renaissance fair and the people are dressed to match. I don't think I'd want to go in there looking like a normie. The whole back area is outdoor so probably you should be prepared for outdoor weather when you go here. It's got this cool kind of pseudo Forest structure that you can wander about in. Certainly interesting atmosphere. Pretty cool. They do make you sign a waiver on entry that has a few things on it but primarily, "don't be an asshole." Which was a cute reminder to folks, lol They don't accept cash but you can exchange cash for their own currency that you can spend there. Not sure how that works exactly, but definitely a good option if you want to use cash. I really hate it when places don't take cash. I've only been here once and it was for a specific event so I'm not sure if my perception is going to be the same as always. The cover was around $20 bucks, but I'm not sure if that was just the event I was going to or if it's always like that. Drinks are bar service okay and they only have canned beer, relatively expensive on the drinks for what you get. But hey, not so bad. The folks at the bar were friendly. I think they do have food, and it smelled good, but I didn't order any so I can't speak to it. There was a DJ in the tiny little front room and some dancing was available to be had with a few folks in there.

I love this place soooo much!! After they opened the inside area it's so warm if it's chilly outside :) The theme of this place is incredible, super duper heart filled atmosphere with attention to detail. The vivations are delicious and it seems the membership is highly worth it even if one person in the party is a member. There's snackies too which is epic. I like that people dress up, I felt in place to also dress up (my favorite)

Are you ready to step into a world where everyone is caring, attentive and not looking at their phones? Are you worthy of an evening of magic? If so, consider yourself welcome at the Tiny Minotaur, a tavern that is so old school Austin that it transcends time and space. Trade your dollars for horns, peer into your future and let the fates decide! Only after many quests and challenges was I welcome at the Tiny Minotaurs gates, but I assure you, it was worth it. Support this magical space you slags! We're lucky to have it.