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Thirsty Nickel
Pub$$$$
Downtown Austin, Austin
"Parker is my favorite door guy! Gets the job doneeee"(2 Tips)
"Home of the Austin-Chicago Bears and Blackhawks watch parties."(2 Tips)
"Kick back, have a beer and chill with friends!"(4 Tips)
"Love the music videos above the bar."(3 Tips)
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Pete D.May 28, 2015Home of the Austin-Chicago Bears and Blackhawks watch parties. If you are a Chicago sports fan this is the party in town.
Alli ChungJanuary 26, 2013If you are a pretty girl, come early around 11 and they will give you free shots ;)
Christopher BrittonMay 9, 2014Mike Britton is the best mayor ever. He once passed a law that allowed me to gain monetary status here. MIKE BRITTON 2015 FOR MAYOR. Vote for mike
Jenny Jem GeorgeMarch 20, 2010Thirsty Nickel is quickly moving up on my list of favorite places to see a band during SXSW too! I haven't even drank there yet... go figure! It's bright and easy to take pics at! Read more
elizabeth ScottMarch 16, 2011Fun and dumpy divebar. Check out the upper level for some solid people watching.
SecondMarketFebruary 27, 2012SecondMarket is throwing it down at SxSW at the Thirsty Nickel. Join our hangover lounge, great panels, and open bar parties! https://www.secondmarket.com/discover/events/secondmarket-house
Live music Friday nights starting at 4. Leave work early and come enjoy a drink. Tell your boss its beer thirty!
ask if Aaron is working and get his "Cucumber Summer" as a shot or martini!!!
$3 u call it's on Monday and Thursday nights...including H bombs and Jäger bombs!!
If you don't know the mayor but him a drink or gtfo! 😜
Dana MeyersJune 3, 2010Take advantage of great "U-Call-It" drink specials on some nights of the week.
- Whenever it is $3 you call its these bartenders are not going to short pour.... They will get your moneys worth
Cody is the best bartender...Will always hook ya up.
Roger WillisOctober 30, 2015Pretty decent bar for dirty 6. There was some dood dancing for like an hour by himself. I may or may not know him.
The mayor here has a Nixon watch and is a duche bag. He is a Ronnie D wanna B! ;)
Come here when it's your birthday for a good birthday gift!!
Nappy Roots tonite @ 1030..get here early its gonna be a full house!!!
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Thirsty Nickel has been the epicenter of fun in Austin, Texas since the 1870s! Featuring a combination of bars, stages, and multiple rooms, we are a must visit for anyone looking to experience a great night in Austin's Historic Entertainment District...
Closed until 2:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 2:00 PM–2:00 AM
(512) 649-1232
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
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Happy Hour
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Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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