Questionable service/preferential treatment. Tonight I was asked to leave because my dog was barking and jumping while on leash. This makes perfect sense and I respect that. What I don’t understand is the minute we walked in another dog ran at our dog when it got away from their owner, and set my dog off. Mind you mine is a 70lb pitty and theirs is about same size golden. Mine is on leash in my control full time.
I redirect and go to a FENCED IN dog section. The same dog owner from before goes outside this section and again lets their dog off leash, repeatedly running at the fence antagonizing my dog. Eventually we have enough and leave this area. By now my dog is reactive and when I go to get another drink am asked to leave.
I understand this completely! Don’t take chances! However I’m told the other dog owner is “someone they know” so it’s okay it got away from their owner and ran at my dog. I ask if they he outside the fence area is “off leash” I’m told directly no, and ask why that dog can be off leash there? I’m told “we can’t police everything.”
Is that fair? So this dog ran at my dog when it got away from its owner and minutes later is off leash in an area which is NOT off leash. But because they “know” the guy it’s okay?
Seems questionable. If you can’t police on leash areas maybe you need other priorities? I’ve NEVER had an issue with my dog on leash unless a dog runs at it off leash. Leash aggression is a real thing. I am working with my dog. I understand being asked to leave. I do not understand lack of any issue with other owner (who remember is “known”) allowing his dog off leash in clear “on leash” areas. If you know this customer, and he clearly frequents the bar, shouldn’t he know and abide by the rules? Further if his dog gets away and runs at my dog, shouldn’t he leave as well?
Treat everyone the same. I accept what happened to my experience, but I do not believe we were treated fairly or equally simply because the bartender “knew” the other guy. Again I’ve come multiple times no issue, but when a dog runs at my dog MULTIPLE times off leash/away from owner and my dog reacts, treat the AGGRESSOR the same way you treat me.
Manuel Ruiz
Happy atmosphere
Michael Gutierrez
Best Outdoor bar in Austin. Great bartenders lots of seating, great food trucks and awesome environment to watch sports in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastor Quesadilla
Jon B
Really cool place, tons of people, had some great drinks, listened to music and played cornhole. Happy I came here, food looked good but I did not try it.Parking: Limited parking
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Abraham Charon
Interesting place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carly M.
The best place to bring people from out of town to experience true Texas vibes. All their drinks are so good and the environment is so fun. There's always live music, sports games, comedy shows, axe throwing as well as a bunch of super good food trucks. Need more places like this in Austin.
Laura Petix
A fun
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
brandon seeberger
Definitely my go to spot for a chill night with live music. The food trucks have good food and there’s always plenty of beer choices on tap.Parking is a bit limited, but you should probably be taking an Uber or Lyft anyways.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Clau R.
Great place for groups, dogs, and fun in south Austin! They have live music most weekends and even a standing crawfish boil every weekend. Tons of outdoor and patio seating, and even a cute dog run/dog park area. There are also a few food trucks parked onsite. This is a great place to check out if you're in the area!
Be E.
Loved that it's outdoors, fire pits, live music and great ambience. The security at the entrance was very welcoming and friendly. The bartender that helped us and the staff at the first food stand were not as welcoming. Should have gone to the place next door instead. Gave armadillo a try. If you're looking for a hipster spot, this is the place to go.
Atmosphere was great, enjoyed the music. Look forward to going back again hopefully sometime soon. Cheers
Rachel W.
My wife and I decided to check out the Armadillo Den on a Friday after work. When we arrived at about 5:10 we noticed the sign that said "no kids after 6:00". We had two kids with us. When we asked the doorman if we were really going to be kicked out at 6:00, their answer was "maybe" and "it depends". If we had been given a direct answer, i.e., "We are going to kick you out exactly at 6:00", we would not have proceeded. Honestly, I had a hard time imagining anyone being that uptight. We entered and it was chill, the ambience was nice, it wasn't crowded, nice big dog area, there was lots of space and a few other families naturally mingled in disrupting nothing. It seemed nice. I've been looking for an outside place to get a good pizza after work and sit outside and drink beer. Unfortunately, we will won't be back. First issue: We ordered a pizza as soon as we got in. At 5:45, while we were still waiting for our pizza and drinking drinks we had purchased from the bar, we were told that we had to be gone in 15 minutes. Pizza arrived about 5 minutes later. We had 10 minutes to eat our kind of expensive pizza (not complaining, but it added to the crappiness of being kicked out). Exactly at 6, all the families were rounded up and marched out. We sat and tried to hurry up and finish our pizza and were told, you need to. Get. Out. now. It would have been nice if they stop letting people with kids in at 6, but let those already there finish up their drinks and food. We were going to go, but just wanted to eat the pizza we'd been waiting for first. Second, while there, our dog was attacked by an off leash pit-bull that belonged to another patron (our dog was leashed). The other dog had to be fought off. The attack was witnessed by several other patrons, that later on dropped by to check on our dog, tell us that they had witnessed it, and said that they would back us up if it came to that. I informed the employee tending tables what had happened. A while later I saw him and someone else (wearing a green polo, manager?) talking with the owner of the pit-bull. And then... nothing. As far as I can tell no further action was taken. No manager came to talk to us. They did not ask the pit-bull to be removed from the premises (even though along with their no kids sign, they also have a no aggressive dog sign). They did not follow-up with me, or (as far as I know) the people that I indicated had also witnessed the attack. When the employee passed me a little later, he said "it's been resolved". As we were leaving, noticing the aggressive dog was still there, I showed them the missing hair on my dog's head. The response was "it's difficult" because "they didn't see it". I again pointed out the other patrons that witnessed the attack. He shrugged it off. In case you skimmed, they knowingly allowed an aggressive dog to stay on the premises after it had already attacked another dog. If you have kids, or dogs that you care about, I would suggest spending your money elsewhere.
Questionable service/preferential treatment. Tonight I was asked to leave because my dog was barking and jumping while on leash. This makes perfect sense and I respect that. What I don’t understand is the minute we walked in another dog ran at our dog when it got away from their owner, and set my dog off. Mind you mine is a 70lb pitty and theirs is about same size golden. Mine is on leash in my control full time. I redirect and go to a FENCED IN dog section. The same dog owner from before goes outside this section and again lets their dog off leash, repeatedly running at the fence antagonizing my dog. Eventually we have enough and leave this area. By now my dog is reactive and when I go to get another drink am asked to leave. I understand this completely! Don’t take chances! However I’m told the other dog owner is “someone they know” so it’s okay it got away from their owner and ran at my dog. I ask if they he outside the fence area is “off leash” I’m told directly no, and ask why that dog can be off leash there? I’m told “we can’t police everything.” Is that fair? So this dog ran at my dog when it got away from its owner and minutes later is off leash in an area which is NOT off leash. But because they “know” the guy it’s okay? Seems questionable. If you can’t police on leash areas maybe you need other priorities? I’ve NEVER had an issue with my dog on leash unless a dog runs at it off leash. Leash aggression is a real thing. I am working with my dog. I understand being asked to leave. I do not understand lack of any issue with other owner (who remember is “known”) allowing his dog off leash in clear “on leash” areas. If you know this customer, and he clearly frequents the bar, shouldn’t he know and abide by the rules? Further if his dog gets away and runs at my dog, shouldn’t he leave as well? Treat everyone the same. I accept what happened to my experience, but I do not believe we were treated fairly or equally simply because the bartender “knew” the other guy. Again I’ve come multiple times no issue, but when a dog runs at my dog MULTIPLE times off leash/away from owner and my dog reacts, treat the AGGRESSOR the same way you treat me.
Happy atmosphere
Best Outdoor bar in Austin. Great bartenders lots of seating, great food trucks and awesome environment to watch sports in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastor Quesadilla
Really cool place, tons of people, had some great drinks, listened to music and played cornhole. Happy I came here, food looked good but I did not try it.Parking: Limited parking
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Interesting place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best place to bring people from out of town to experience true Texas vibes. All their drinks are so good and the environment is so fun. There's always live music, sports games, comedy shows, axe throwing as well as a bunch of super good food trucks. Need more places like this in Austin.
A fun
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Definitely my go to spot for a chill night with live music. The food trucks have good food and there’s always plenty of beer choices on tap.Parking is a bit limited, but you should probably be taking an Uber or Lyft anyways.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great place for groups, dogs, and fun in south Austin! They have live music most weekends and even a standing crawfish boil every weekend. Tons of outdoor and patio seating, and even a cute dog run/dog park area. There are also a few food trucks parked onsite. This is a great place to check out if you're in the area!
Loved that it's outdoors, fire pits, live music and great ambience. The security at the entrance was very welcoming and friendly. The bartender that helped us and the staff at the first food stand were not as welcoming. Should have gone to the place next door instead. Gave armadillo a try. If you're looking for a hipster spot, this is the place to go.
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Atmosphere was great, enjoyed the music. Look forward to going back again hopefully sometime soon. Cheers
My wife and I decided to check out the Armadillo Den on a Friday after work. When we arrived at about 5:10 we noticed the sign that said "no kids after 6:00". We had two kids with us. When we asked the doorman if we were really going to be kicked out at 6:00, their answer was "maybe" and "it depends". If we had been given a direct answer, i.e., "We are going to kick you out exactly at 6:00", we would not have proceeded. Honestly, I had a hard time imagining anyone being that uptight. We entered and it was chill, the ambience was nice, it wasn't crowded, nice big dog area, there was lots of space and a few other families naturally mingled in disrupting nothing. It seemed nice. I've been looking for an outside place to get a good pizza after work and sit outside and drink beer. Unfortunately, we will won't be back. First issue: We ordered a pizza as soon as we got in. At 5:45, while we were still waiting for our pizza and drinking drinks we had purchased from the bar, we were told that we had to be gone in 15 minutes. Pizza arrived about 5 minutes later. We had 10 minutes to eat our kind of expensive pizza (not complaining, but it added to the crappiness of being kicked out). Exactly at 6, all the families were rounded up and marched out. We sat and tried to hurry up and finish our pizza and were told, you need to. Get. Out. now. It would have been nice if they stop letting people with kids in at 6, but let those already there finish up their drinks and food. We were going to go, but just wanted to eat the pizza we'd been waiting for first. Second, while there, our dog was attacked by an off leash pit-bull that belonged to another patron (our dog was leashed). The other dog had to be fought off. The attack was witnessed by several other patrons, that later on dropped by to check on our dog, tell us that they had witnessed it, and said that they would back us up if it came to that. I informed the employee tending tables what had happened. A while later I saw him and someone else (wearing a green polo, manager?) talking with the owner of the pit-bull. And then... nothing. As far as I can tell no further action was taken. No manager came to talk to us. They did not ask the pit-bull to be removed from the premises (even though along with their no kids sign, they also have a no aggressive dog sign). They did not follow-up with me, or (as far as I know) the people that I indicated had also witnessed the attack. When the employee passed me a little later, he said "it's been resolved". As we were leaving, noticing the aggressive dog was still there, I showed them the missing hair on my dog's head. The response was "it's difficult" because "they didn't see it". I again pointed out the other patrons that witnessed the attack. He shrugged it off. In case you skimmed, they knowingly allowed an aggressive dog to stay on the premises after it had already attacked another dog. If you have kids, or dogs that you care about, I would suggest spending your money elsewhere.
Excellent music!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really cool open outdoor venue with food trucks.
Kid-friendliness: Áreas libres
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5