Welcome to Austin Dives - your trusty guide to the best watering holes in the Live Music Capital of the World.
The main page shows an interactive map of Austin with all the dive bars, neighborhood bars, and cheap eats marked. Each marker is color-coded:
Tap the "Find Nearest Watering Hole" button and we'll use your location to find the closest bar. You'll get walking directions faster than a tumbleweed in a Texas windstorm. On mobile, you'll also get a link to open directions in your maps app.
Click on any bar to see what makes it special. Each spot has notes on what to order and what to expect:
Use the filter buttons to narrow down what you're looking for:
Mark off each bar you've visited by clicking "I Drank Here!" in the popup. Your progress is saved locally in your browser - no account needed. See how many you've conquered and which ones are still waiting for you.
Visit the Stats page to track your journey and earn Texas-themed badges:
Questions, suggestions, or just want to say howdy? Send an email to contact@austindives.com
We keep it simple: the only data collected is which bars are viewed (for analytics) and stats from the stats page. No personally identifying information is saved other than IP address. If you share your location to find the closest bar, that info stays in your browser and is never sent to any server.
Got a new phone or computer? You can transfer your visited bars data. Click here to export/import your progress.