The Grackle

Review №1

Rating: 4

Wonderful bourbon and whiskey selection in a cool dive bar setting

Date: a week ago

Review №2

Rating: 1

Date: a week ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Love coming here anytime I m in Austin! Bartenders are awesome, great selection & always need a round of darts while I m here.

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 1

If you hate having fun, go here. Got kicked out for smiling too much

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №5

Rating: 1

Rude staff, especially the older woman with red hair.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 1

Besides mine read all the other reviews : Ive been here two times the first time I came to have a drink and the front door man was nice as I waited for my food across the street. Today I was parked in their parking lot before they opened and someone (lady red hair) came out telling was blocking their entrance for non existent moving trucks and told me the parking was for people coming into the bar only. The amazing part was they werent even open so I couldnt have been a customer if I wanted to.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 4

Great dive bar. Many choices for whiskey.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 3

Best bar to get kicked out of in Austin!

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

This is the closest thing to Studio 54 in Austin. They don t have Disaronno on the rocks yet but the bald bartender (Tad? Tip? Ted?) said they d get it in soon. He s literally the sweetest bartender in Austin.

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 1

The bartender took advantage of me being regular there I guess.The bar had purchased new lounging sofas. I made myself comfortable (leg propped up on my knee, slight lean). She then comes up to me and tells me to sit up and act right. Come on man, are you kidding me . Mind it this is not an upscale cocktail establishment. Needless to say I have yet to go back and if she s working I won t refer anyone there or be last place to check out on eat side. Regular or not, she clearly forgot about her customer service self which I m sure landed her the job years back when.

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 1

When we first moved to Austin 10+ years ago this place was pretty cool for a dive bar, however, the last time we went the bar staff was super rude and unfriendly. We had a table inside and could see the bar. One of the female bartenders kept staring at me like she was trying to see through my soul which was very awkward and uncomfortable. Its as if she was trying to intimidate me or show me Im not welcome. The bar back/busser guy was also rude and did not do well at bussing the tables leaving them full of glasses from the previous occupants. We will not return to this establishment and hope that people choose to go anywhere else. There are TONS of bars on East 6th and people dont deserve to be treated unkindly when they choose to spend their money in your establishment.

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 1

Decent spot for drinks. Unfortunately I got my car towed WHILE I was inside drinking. They told me it was out of their control. While I was outside calling my wife. 2 tow trucks showed up towing 2 other cars. These guys are a joke. Should be illegal.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 1

Doorman needs to be fired

Date: 2 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 1

Maybe the worst service we ve had in Austin. Don t come here

Date: 2 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 1

AVOID, AVOID, AVOID I wasnt going to post a review but I decided to anyway. The bouncer with the long hair and face tattoos a couple months ago stopped myself and a group of girls. He said he wasnt going to let us in because we smelled like alcohol (Someone spilt a drink on my friend at the last bar). We tried to explain what happened at the last bar and he started to take an attitude. When that happened we decided to just leave and not argue. As we were leaving he followed us off the property calling us B****es. Absolutely insane bar staff. Please avoid this place

Date: 2 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

The go to bar for me, my friends and coworkers! We love Evan, shes literally the sweetest person. If shes working that night, we are there. They have darts and a pool table. If you find yourself of East 6th, be sure to stop by.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 2

Staff here is beyond rude and aloof. Maybe it s part of the experience but I ve felt like a burden every time I ve ordered a drink. Nice whiskey selection though

Date: 3 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

It s very loud in here usually which I don t mind but if you were looking for a bar for a conversation this might not be it.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 2

I had high hopes for this place. as a Massachusetts transplant, I was missing a dive called Ralphs rock diner. the Grackle looked promising, with its dimly lit corners and punk crowd. we showed up early on a Saturday (8pm) & stayed for 2.5hrs. it was a ghost town. the draught beers tasted like the kegs were kicked and the bartender was cold & pretentious. the front door man seemed out of it, chain smoking and judging everyone coming through. thoroughly disappointed in the drinks, food selection (food truck was closed), and overall vibe. :(

Date: 4 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 1

WARNING: THIS BAR IS A NIGHTMARE Ive visited this establishment three times, hoping each time that my previous experiences were flukes. Sadly, they were not. Twice out of those three visits, I encountered the same doorman, easily identifiable by his face tattoo (Im assuming his name is James just based on all of the Google AND Yelp reviews), whose behavior was nothing short of appalling. This individual, reeking of alcohol and clearly intoxicated, made me and my friends feel incredibly uncomfortable. His actions were inappropriate and unprofessional, and its clear that he should not be in a position of authority where he interacts with the public. If you scroll through the one and two-star reviews for this restaurant, youll see that nearly every single one complains about this specific doorman. This is not a coincidence, but a clear pattern of behavior. This individual is bringing chaos, drama, and negativity to your establishment. To the owner: if you value your customers and your businesss reputation, you must address this situation immediately. This doorman is hurting your business. His actions are unacceptable and have created a hostile environment for your patrons. Please take the necessary steps to ensure the safety and well-being of your customers. Someone is going to get seriously hurt if you continue to allow this man to work at your establishment. Until this matter is resolved, I strongly advise avoiding this restaurant. Dont risk subjecting yourself to the harassment and discomfort that this employee clearly causes.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 1

EXTREME WARNING: DO NOT SUPPORT THIS ESTABLISHMENT I cannot stress enough how awful this place is. The staff is unbelievably rude, especially the doorman. This guy reeks of alcohol, clearly intoxicated on the job, and is on a serious power trip. He groped me and my entire party absolutely unacceptable and disgusting behavior. He acts like a petulant child who gets off on abusing his authority. If you read through the other one-star reviews, youll see a recurring theme: Countless people have had terrible experiences with this guy, and he clearly doesnt care about the safety or well-being of his customers. I urge you to stay far away from this place. If youre the owner and youre reading this, take note: clean up your staff. This place is a disaster and a danger to anyone who walks through the door because of your staff who are clearly drinking on the job.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 1

Just left after being physically assaulted by a drunk employee named James, along with the four other women I was with. Great experience. 0/10 would not recommend.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 1

This is supposed to be a LBTQ+ friendly bar. That couldn t be farther from the truth. The bar backs Jeff and James attempt to start fights and are wildly intoxicated at work. My group was attacked by a drunk guy and the employees came in and put their hands on my wife. We were all in shock when they, the workers, climbed over table and yelled like the cops. The entire time taking our food and drinks away. No idea what happened. It was a terrible end to the night and I will never go back. 0/10 recommend.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 1

The door guy with the face tattoos has the personality of a cop. Fragile ego. Tough guy syndrome. Escalates things for no reason.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Drinks were tasty and wet. Would go again. Great whiskey sour. Salud.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 1

Place has potential to be cool. Good location and nice dive bar setup but the staff man oh my god what a series of tools hahaha each person worst than the last. Bouncer was a little pencil neck loser that was dying to have even the slightest dose of power. It was pathetic. Harassed every member of my group separately for no apparent reason. Eventually we asked him what the hell his problem was and he said us. We looked around the bar and were the only people in there no mystery as to why at this point and walked to another bar. If the owner cleaned house on the staff this place could be a cash cow

Date: 4 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 1

The bartender told me I could not prop my feet up because it was against TABC rules. What a moron! If it was a table that would be one thing, but in a chair .I don t think so. I have been in this bar many times and always had great service and kindness. The martini glass was half full and sucked on top of that! Save your money.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 1

Bug flew into my full drink, so I went to the bar to see if I could get a new drink and proceeded to have the worst service from the bald bartender. Gave me the worst attitude and was rude, like it was a chore and he didnt want to be bothered.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Best bar on 6th!!... ( east of Comal St. )

Date: 4 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Fun atmosphere, we played darts, very good IPAs, good music, the workers and the owner of the place were very nice Wheelchair accessibility: Special parking for people with special disabled vehicles

Date: 4 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 4

We visited the food truck for Filipino food for lunch. All the food was freshly prepared and we enjoyed our meals

Date: 5 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 1

Doorman is a bigot. Be careful here, the staff uses their personal beliefs to determine who can enter the bar.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

They have a weird rotating Paris Hilton banner thing. I like that. 5 stars!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Was told Im their 3rd worst patron ever. Fair. I love this place. Great beer and bourbon. Staff is salty but fun. I may be their worst feature. 3rd worst anyway. Its great.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Played darts and had a few drinks

Date: 5 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Whiskey, whiskey, and....... more whiskey. I love it. Its definitely the largest and finest selection around. And the selection really stacks up against others in major cities (yes even vs my hometown Lexington). Bit of a hole in the wall but who cares. If you love whiskey like me (especially bourbon) then you are required to come here. Do it!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 1

The doorman seems unhappy and unfulfilled in his life

Date: 5 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 1

Worst door guy I ve ever encountered. Went here on Friday night and was unreasonably denied entrance. He then escalated the situation on some sort of power trip. While standing there calmly talking with my hands behind my back, he put his hand around my throat. Not sure what type of experience you are trying to provide when your door guy feels he has the authority to choke somebody who is calmly standing there. I would say be better but from reading the previous comments, it seems they have no hope. Needless to say, I would avoid this place if I were you.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 3

Ive got no hate for the Grackle, but Im not fond of the birds themselves, though the males do have pretty blue feathers. Decent bar with patio, several decent local draught beers. Not a bad spot, but for some reason I feel it lacks a bit of luster.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 2

Atmosphere inside was great and nice bartenders, but your lowlife, coked up degenerate doorman just shat all over our experience on the way out. Getting testy about walking out with water, and then saying under his breath yeah get out of my bar as we walked out. Yeah dude, I m sure that s YOUR bar with your sub 430 credit score. LOSER!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Great selection of bourbon and whiskey

Date: 7 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 4

Fun place to hang out with friends and family!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 1

Zer0-star establishment! Ordered two whiskey soda cocktails, and two vodka cherry sours for two people but was unfairly denied further drinks. The biased staff seemed uninterested and unaccommodating. Even with a generous $30 tip, service remained subpar. Avoid at all cost unless you enjoy poor service. Also note the restrooms are disgusting!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 3

Date: 8 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 1

The old bald guy bartender here is just flat out sexist. We had just walked in on Thursday night and I had asked my partner to order my drink because I was on my way to the bathroom, and the bartender demanded that I (a woman) look him in the eyes to order. In shock, I walked closer to him to order and he talked to me like a child, reprimanding me for not giving him the person making your drink the respect he deserved. Stopped him from making my drink and left immediately. Super weird and sad behavior for a guy that age. Will never be going back. Hopefully a better bar takes its place soon because the patio space is awesome!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Draft Old Fashioned was spot on.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 1

Dont come if you are older or have brown skin. They are racist. We went and David (bouncer) let a white couple in before us and said we were just intoxicated when we hadnt even drank. It was so clear. Dont come here if you are any other color other than white. We spoke to the person in charge Stacy and she was just as bad. She wasnt the manager but wouldnt give us the managers name. Im an Austinite (lived here all my life) and definitely wouldnt recommend this place. In fact, Ive never been here and I can live without it. All they kept saying was to go to Liberty and they would let us in. I was done after this interaction. Dont give them your money!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Alot of whiskey

Date: 9 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 1

Date: 9 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Originally went there for fries. There is no kitchen tho and the good truck seemed vastly over priced. What they lacked in food they made up for in an abundance in apirit knowledge and cocktail expertise.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 1

I ordered an Uber to the bar with a High Noon in my hand. Uber driver did not care. Arrived to the bar, finished the high noon, asked my friends where I can throw the seltzer can away so that we could all go into the bar. Bouncer overhears and walks into the parking lot says You were drinking an alcoholic beverage in the parking lot, so I cant let you in to this bar . Okay. I tell the bouncer Ill just go to Liberty to get food and drinks. My friend says I have friends inside already that are at Asador Tacos just finishing their tacos, Im not going to get a drink, just want to get food with them. The taco truck is 5 feet from the bouncer, outside. Bouncer says I cant let you in, and then demands that all of my friends friends at Asador Tacos leave as soon as they finish their tacos because my friend was being rude and disrespectful. Ive seen my fair share of power trips from bar bouncers, but this was something else. I dont understand why Asador Tacos had to lose business because of this man, because that place is delicious.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Awesome place for some great whiskey while you hang out and shoot some pool or throw darts.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 1

Not a good place if you want to have fun

Date: 10 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 1

They advertised being opened on Thanksgiving, after wrapping up our dinner I headed there with my friends at around 9:30pm. I gave my ID which expired Nov 20th, they denied my entry due to the ID being expired. I told them I had flown with that ID, and that it doesn t change my birthdate. The bouncer then asked me to bring my passport, I m assuming he said this since we were a diverse group. So much for all the acceptance and flags they have. Not surprised they were empty, we just walked to Whisler s and had a better time. So if you re looking to go here, don t! Just go to Whisler s.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 1

If I could give a zero, I would. This place denied us entry due to an infant in a stroller. I don t know how they expect to make money. There were 3 people in the bar and they missed out. Mind you, the child is 4 months old and can t get out of the stroller. This is anti mother!!!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

I love this bar. Ellyn and Liz are the BEST.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 1

Last Saturday I and my friend tried to get in Grackle and I was denied entry for no reason. I approached the entrance with a glass of water that was given to me in the vintage clothing store down the street. The bouncer said he couldn t let me in with a drink. I told him it was water and that I could throw it away. I asked him if it s just the patio or there s a bar inside. He said it was just the patio. I told him it looked a bit slow and we were going to skip. Then I saw that there was a bar inside and wanted to check it out. I was surprised the bouncer would lie about it. I threw my glass with water away and when I presented my ID to the bouncer, he said that he couldn t let me in. When I asked why, he responded it was because I came with a drink form another bar. First of all it was water. No bar would let me walk out with a drink. Secondly, I threw it away. The bouncer was very rude. I asked to speak to the manager and he wouldn t call the manager. I was left with a feeling that I was being discriminated based on my ethnicity. The bouncer didn t have any compelling or reasonable excuse not to let me in. I have never ever been denied entry anywhere. I m a former model and have always had promoters pull me out of the line to walk me into the clubs in Vegas/New York City/Los Angeles. I was left very distressed by this incident. Tried to call this place and no one is picking up. Sent a message on Facebook messenger- nobody responded. Terrible business.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 1

The staff and owners at this bar seem to be completely racist, the bouncer (Thursday night bouncer, white male) lets in white passing people in any condition but makes up the dumbest excuse to not allow POC in. Read their reviews throughout the years theres multiple accounts of this. I tried calling them twice to discuss with manager or owner and no one answers clearly no accountability and nothing changes. Will never support and will spread word of mouth that this place is trash.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Epitome of Austin experience

Date: 11 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 1

Racist bartender. She already had a terrible attitude, then proceeds to comment on the fact that I had my friend had his eyes closed because he was Asian. She also didn t allow us to get a refund after kicking us out when we pointed out her racist remarks. Terrible all around. 0 stars if I could. Would not recommend.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 1

I unfortunately experienced some racism from the lady bartender. She was claiming that I was going to sleep when I literally just have smaller eyes as an Asian person. I am highly offended and disappointed at the way this establishment treated me. I have never experienced such a negative overall experience.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 1

I had an unwelcomed experience at The Grackle. My boyfriend and I (both hispanic) approached the bouncer with our IDs, he doesnt glance at the ID or look at it but says I cant let you in ... I dont know how drunk you are. I asked, are you serious and he said yes. Mind you we werent stumbling, no erratic behavior, nor slurred speech, so this doesnt make sense to deny us entry. We tell our 3 other friends what happened and left. After this impertinent experience here, my group of friends and I went to La Perla & Whistlers for drinks both of which were welcoming and friendly. Leftys was also very friendly but they were closing. Dont give The Grackle your business. East Austin has better experiences to offer than an unsavory bouncer. Whether he was exhibiting a power -play or discriminatory behavior Im unsure of but I advise you to read others reviews as well.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №82

Rating: 4

Layout/atmosphere *Half circle bar with TV; pool table (with quarters machine); three dartboards; covered patio Food/drink *Zilker Park Brewing Icy Boys Lager (draft) - below average *Lone Pint Yellow Rose IPA - below average; hoppy *Large whiskey selection *Complimentary water cooler *Asador Tacos food truck parked out front

Date: a year ago

Review №83

Rating: 1

What a rip off....i ordered a magarita and a glass of water and was charged $17. Your magaritas are not worth $17.

Date: a year ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

This is a dive bar through and through. They have darts, beer, and a solid patio/deck area.

Date: a year ago

Review №85

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №86

Rating: 1

Worst bar on e 6th

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Visiting Austin from PDX and we had a blast!! Love the city, music and the food.. The Grackle was a fun late night option.

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Although a lil humid indoors, a great place to meetup with friends, listening to great jams and enjoying the east side. Glad original ATX places still exist!!

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Been drinking at this place since it was Primos. About 30 years now

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

A classic in Austin. Go visit. Well curated beer and spirits collection.

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

This is one of my favorite bars in Austin. Relatively affordable, has pool tables and PAC Man. I m disappointed that they recently redid the ceiling - it took away some of the character of the place!

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 1

Wasn t let in because one of our group members was stumbling and clearly was not. Ableist because they clearly can t tell between someone that is drunk and has a limp from knee replacement. Talked to neighboring bars that they are unreasonable and bouncer in incompetent.Goodluck getting service it s dead as it is.avoid at all costs.

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Cheap drinks and better bar regulars same dudes

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 1

This place is trouble, entrance by race. You Put white only sign

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Cool, dive spot to get a good cocktail. If whiskey is your jam, then this is a good spot to check out. Mint Juleps, Manhattans, and Old Fashioneds on tap. Great service, along with a fantastic selection of hard to find whiskey options. Various Weller options as well as Blantons, to name a few.

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Great dive bar. Awesome service, great whiskey choices, better prices than most places, and they have old fashioneds, mint juleps, and Manhattans on tap from Woodford, Wild Turkey, and Makers. They also have multiple bottles of various Weller on hand, which is rare.

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 1

The meanest bartenders in all of Austin. DO NOT go there.

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Awesome bartenders and a very unique beer selection. Plus the Taco Truck outside is one of the best in the city

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Really cool bar.. great whiskey selection.

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Really awesome bar! Great place to go with friends and play pool or darts.

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 1

My friends and I were walking towards the bouncer to enter the bar and he completely denied us for no reason. I m sure this has happened to many people and I advise you stay away from this place.

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 1

I have never left a bad review but tonight is the first int I ve experienced a rude bounce man. I understand that it is SXSW and it s a bit busy but the guy outside hunched over with a medium to thin mustache showed no respect to my small group of 4. We walked up and he said, have a goodnight. We asked, is it at captivity? He replied, like I said have a good night . We proceeded to reciprocate the good night wishes and carried on. It was a distasteful experience and it makes it tough to want to come back when there was no reasoning that we could not enter but just some sarcastic comment. Thanks Grackle, I ll be looking out for this ID checker next time I come by

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Love it!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Soooo many choices of whiskey!! Service was great. Music was great!!

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 3

The environment is okay

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

My carnitas were so good. Thank you bro

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

This place gets more and more crowded each time I go. With good reason. If youre in this area, stop here for a drink.

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

This place rules, don t come here.

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Great whiskey selection

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 2

2 stars for the whiskey selection, 0 stars for the terrible bartender Clayton. Also, they dont take American Express. There are better dives in Austin with much nicer staff. Dont bother with this one, go to Chili Parlor or SABG.

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Best bar in Austin! No judgement, open late, great beer selection, and every whiskey you could imagine. Bar staff is great and super friendly!

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 3

Cool place.

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 1

Rude bartender (the one that is mentioned in other reviews) If you want a dive bar with less pretentious staff, try liberty.

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Everytime I have a drink here my p***y gets so wet I have to take my boyfriend to the bathroom and piss it out all over him. 10/10 I ll be back

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Beer and a whiskey 10$. Best deal in austin.

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

A great shut up and leave me alone dive bar

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Fantastic dive bar on east 6th. Wish all the spots around were still like this. And plus, this is inside! :)

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

The best kind of old world, dark dank whiskey bar. They are so good at what they do, and people dont make bars like this anymore, in the best possible way this is a blast from the past and long may it thrive!!

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

I ve lived in Austin for 12 years, have gone to Grackle for 9, and truthfully this is one of the best bars in Austin. It is not expensive compared to most bars and anyone who says otherwise is incorrect, plus if anyone gets kicked out here they probably deserved it.

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 3

expensive

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 1

I ve been here a few times and always enjoyed myself, however last night I went out with 10 of my out of town co-workers and we were kicked out for being too drunk. I ll admit we had a few drinks but none of us were falling down or sick and have to say there was no reason for us to get told to leave other than the fact the bouncer didn t like the look of our group we were a diverse group. The first half of the group walked in no problem, however by the end of the group the bouncer was harassing our party then followed us around inside a few minutes and told us to leave. We went to two bars afterward with no problem and even our Uber driver was surprised when I told her we were to intoxicated for Grackle saying she d seen drunk people and we were not. Anyway, they lost out on our business last night and any future business of mine. There are much better bars along 6th and will spend my money elsewhere.

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 3

I ve always enjoyed going to the grackle (which is why I m giving 3 stars), but tonight was extremely unpleasant. I spent $28 for 2 bottom of the barrel liquor brands, not including tip, and the bouncer , (person who validates ID), was extremely unprofessional, angry, rude, and obviously on a power trip. I genuinely asked him if I could get my drink to go (expecting a polite yes or no), and he yelled at me , kicked me out, and then called the cops when I asked why he was so upset and tried to resolve the solution.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Lovely dive bar, strong drinks and great service. A little on the warm side but it was summer in Texas.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №142

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Classic East Austin Bar. They have the staples.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

JT was awesome. Welcoming, savvy, and relaxed. Definitely recommend and Definitely coming back.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Excellent bourbon and whiskey selection. Outstanding tunes playing

Date: 2 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Great music and an incredible selection of bourbons. Staff was very friendly as well.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

PLAYED DARTS AND JUST CHILLED OUT! GREAT SERVICE AND GREAT STAFF!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Love this place. Great whiskey sour!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №152

Rating: 1

Date: 2 years ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

If youre looking for that dive bar vibe from the Midwest, this is your bar. One of the best whiskey and whisky selections in Austin. I especially like their barrel selections. I go every time I visit.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

The perfect dive bar, doesnt get better

Date: 2 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Quick service, drinks are strong, and great energy

Date: 2 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 4

Dig the patio and the service

Date: 2 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Love their margaritas. Easy to talk to bartender. Great atmosphere.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

A very impressive selection of whiskies from all over the world and on top of that a fantastic old fashioned. What else could person ask for?

Date: 2 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 1

the skinny bartender with the fake lips and tattoos is super rude, has a terrible attitude. not coming back while she is still works there.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 1

Rude Bartender- for such a nice space. If you aren t having beer or whiskey, why are you here When a friend asked for a beverage for their partner not obvious at the bar he responded with Let me refer you to my Irish Mother (insinuating that my pregnant friend should drink what they have not what was requested) The door guy was very kind, but the bartender obviously can t read the room. Sure you have a whiskey crowd, but your ignorance toward women, pregnant women, and other folks who may be treating their friends to a drink shouldn t matter. Awful customer service.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 1

Group of 10 came in to check out this bar. Heads up to the bartender, you might not want to treat your customers like red-headed step-children. Unless you like being condescended to, skip this place.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 1

Stopped by with some friends and the bartender was rude when I asked to try a beer. Try your friends beer. He said. Yeah he s definitely not from Austin. When I tried to check out and pay my tab he ignored me like Regina George from Mean Girls trying to be petty. So I had no choice but to walk my tab . The best thing about this place is Arlos out front.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

door guy rocks and is really cool

Date: 2 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Great divey Austin spot, good music and whiskey selection.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Margarita was made fresh with fresh squeezed lime in juice and the Smoking Carrot food truck made flavorful food.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Great outdoor patio/porch

Date: 2 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Killer whiskey selection with a dive bar feel

Date: 2 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

We really enjoyed our time here. Great whiskey selection. Bartender was nice enough and the prices were very reasonable for some super rare stuff.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Bourbon heaven for hipsters, right off of 6th. Great little place!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

AWESOME BAR MUST IF U ARE I TOWN OR LIVE IN AUSTIN

Date: 2 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 1

Bad, horrible service

Date: 2 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 4

Not big on the people that were there. Being in my late 30s and from the country, I felt out of place and not comfortable. But the service was good, and the bar tender was nice and got what we wanted. I enjoyed my night with my woman and thats all that matters.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Great bar! I was visiting from California for a bachelor party. An Austin friend highly recommended we check out The Grackle. We did and had a fun time. Darts, friendly staff and patrons, & a wonderful outdoor space. AND I accidentally left my wallet at the bar and the staff reached out to me via Facebook and mailed it back to me! Amazing! Will definitely come back to The Grackle on my next trip. Cheers!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Amazing bar

Date: 2 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

My new favorite bar and bartender (Josh). His knowledge of whiskey was amazing...he made our night. And the best old country music ever ...

Date: 2 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 4

Had a nice selection of whiskey, but unhappy with the service. Walked up to the bar and two employees just continued talking. Then helped a couple that came through the door first without acknowleding me who was already standing there. Also, seemed unfriendly and uninterested in most people.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Nice

Date: 2 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

True dive bar w great prices and local regulars that dont mind if you want to be a regular too.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Awesome service, awesome whiskey bar, will come back again

Date: 2 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago