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Where can you watch games in Austin with big screens, burgers and college sports?

Three Austin choices spread game night across downtown, West 12th and Barton Springs, with screens for several leagues, food and outdoor seating.

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In Austin, a game often comes with more than one soundtrack. The Longhorns’ college calendar moves crowds through downtown and the neighborhoods; pro football, basketball and baseball keep other screens busy during the week. Choosing a seat depends on both matchup and district: Lavaca Street Bar is downtown and advertises 38 TVs; The Tavern offers a pub setting on West 12th; and Aussie’s pairs sports with a patio and volleyball on Barton Springs Road.

Lavaca is the clearest choice for several games at once: its site lists NFL, NCAA, MLB, NBA and NHL packages. Nobody’s Business kitchen has separate hours, with po’boys, fish tacos and casual plates suited to a long game day. The bar is for guests aged 21 and over; arrive early for major matchups and check which broadcast will have sound.

The Tavern feels more like a neighborhood pub where dinner continues during the game. Its sports section promotes game viewing, and the menu highlights wings, burgers and cocktails. The location publishes hours and a phone number, but not a screen count. If a particular screen or out-of-market game is essential, call instead of assuming it will be carried.

South of the river, Aussie’s stands out for 14 screens across its bar, dining room and patio, plus NFL Sunday Ticket, NBA League Pass, NCAA and MLB packages. The menu covers burgers, salads, sandwiches, pork chops, tacos and fish; volleyball courts and leagues add activity beyond televised sports. Hours and menus are public, but the atmosphere and schedule change by date. Confirm the matchup, sound and seating before setting out; CapMetro’s planner can help check connections between districts.

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Sports bar

Lavaca Street Bar

405 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701

4.4 /5 816 reviews

Lavaca has been a downtown meeting place for more than two decades at 405 Lavaca Street. It advertises 38 TVs for NFL, NCAA, MLB, NBA and NHL games, so guests can ask about less common college or professional matchups; entry is limited to ages 21 and over.

Why it made the selection

38 TVs, NFL, NCAA, MLB, NBA and NHL packages; patio and Nobody’s Business kitchen.

Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 a.m.; Sunday 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m. Kitchen hours differ. Verified: October 22, 2026
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Sports bar

The Tavern

922 W 12th St, Austin, TX 78703

4.3 /5 1,380 reviews

On West 12th Street, The Tavern occupies a converted house between downtown and Austin’s western residential neighborhoods. Its website promotes sports viewing but publishes no screen count and does not guarantee a particular league.

Why it made the selection

Neighborhood pub with sports viewing, wings, burgers, a full kitchen and cocktails.

Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–midnight. Verified: October 22, 2026
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Sports bar

Aussie’s Grill & Beach Bar

306 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

4.1 /5 1,052 reviews

Aussie’s on Barton Springs Road combines a grill, sports and beach volleyball. It advertises 14 HD screens across the bar, dining room and patio, plus NFL Sunday Ticket, NBA League Pass, NCAA and MLB packages.

Why it made the selection

14 HD screens, NFL Sunday Ticket, NBA League Pass, NCAA and MLB packages; patio and volleyball courts.

Hours: Monday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Tuesday–Friday 11 a.m.–midnight; Saturday 10 a.m.–midnight; Sunday 10 a.m.–11 p.m. Verified: October 22, 2026
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Sources & references

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  1. Official website of Lavaca Street Bar ↗ Primary source Lavaca Street Bar · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  2. Official website of The Tavern ↗ Primary source The Tavern Austin · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  3. Official website of Aussie’s Grill & Beach Bar ↗ Primary source Aussie’s Grill & Beach Bar · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  4. Austin sports bars ↗ Primary source Visit Austin · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Local tourism guide to sports viewing venues.

  5. Official website ↗ Primary source CapMetro · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  6. Official website of Lavaca Street Bar ↗ Primary source Lavaca Street Bar · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  7. Official website of Lavaca Street Bar ↗ Primary source Lavaca Street Bar · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  8. Official website of Aussie’s Grill & Beach Bar ↗ Primary source Aussie’s Grill & Beach Bar · Accessed October 22, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  9. Google review snapshot ↗ Secondary source Restaurant Guru · Accessed October 22, 2026

    4.4/5 and 816 Google reviews shown for exact address; accessed 2026-10-22.

  10. Google review snapshot ↗ Secondary source pos.do · Accessed October 22, 2026

    4.3/5 and 1,380 Google reviews displayed for 922 W 12th; accessed 2026-10-22.

  11. Google review snapshot ↗ Secondary source Restaurant Guru · Accessed October 22, 2026

    4.1/5 and 1,052 Google reviews shown for 306 Barton Springs; accessed 2026-10-22.

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