Giovanni da L.

Austin, TX

^2/17/2012

I just discovered this amazing soccer place just last week! I got to play some fifa with a customer, (forgot his name) spanish guy really cool. Cool bartender Brent, Great  beer prices! Lots of soccer decorations!
Loved the pizzas! Wish they played more brazilian games!

Jane K.

Austin, TX

^2/14/2012

Don't let the appearance or the name scare you off.  Mister Tramps may look dark and dreary, but it really isn't.  The food is delicious (a great mix of regular bar food with more exotic salads, pizzas, and sandwiches) and the beer variety is excellent.

We had a work happy hour event at Mister Tramps with people from Houston, Chicago, and Austin.  Several employees told me it was a really great venue, and that they had excellent service.  You can reserve the area in the back, and they'll arrange the tables however you want.  The room includes a TV, wii, karaoke machine, etc.  I highly recommend this space for a large party needing a little bit of privacy.

Amber M.

Round Rock, TX

^1/26/2012

WOW this is my new favorite place ever! me and my husband just went here for the first time last night and it was just amazing! fast service great prices and an owner who really cares! the corn and crawfish bisque is to die for! and the queso is the best we have ever had! lots of tvs and the staff was fast and friendly... cant imagine anything they could do better!

Nix

Austin, TX

  1/15/2012

Found this bar on "around me" app. A good selection of beer and great tasting food. Perfect for sport watching.The bar tender was friendly with amazing customer service. I think I found I new bar.

Ian A.

Austin, TX

  1/82012

Mr. Tramp's isn't my favorite spot in town, but it's a very robust go-to for miscellaneous sporting events and a brew or two.

They have a nifty back room with a large projector, which is great for watching sports, and provides some good seating. Puffy couches! They've got an above-average selection of beer on tap, and some good food. There are drink specials every night. For example. they have well liquor pitches a la Shakespeare's on Mondays, if I'm not mistaken.

Oh, and if you like soccer? Go here. I watched the USA vs. Mexico Gold Cup game here, and it was packed to the gills with fans of both teams, standing, screaming and reveling. I'm not a soccer guy, but I can't imagine there's a better soccer spot in Austin.

Craig T.

Austin, TX

^1/2/2012

I still pine for their Clam Chowdah, but am a fan of just about every other menu item. Specials are fantastic and vibe is great ... especially with a (real) football game on!

Kate P.

Austin, TX

^12/13/2011

Mr Tramps has an excellent beer selection (and Happy Hour all day), which is enough to give this place a good rating ($3 Blue Moons- I'm there!) but then there's also the food menu and the friendly staff.

They have everything from basic pub/sports bar style appetizers like queso (which is the owner's secret recipe), fries and wings to personal pizzas and delicious sandwiches. The sandwiches are served on toasted baguette bread and come with a choice of sides. Try the Italian Sidecar- you won't be disappointed.

There are also TVs EVERYWHERE. You literally can't be sitting out of view of one game or another no matter where you are (okay, except in the bathroom).

Terry F.

Austin, TX

  12/8/2011

Affordable drinks, the red curry soup was great, as good or better than any Thai joint in Austin . Goat cheese salad was better than average. The mediterranean veggie sandwich was good, not great. Too much bread for me. The staff couldn't have been nicer . We'll be back to try more soup and another sandwich.

Jay C.

Austin, TX

^11/29/2011

Tramps is the place to be for college football Saturday if you like the Big Ten. Good beer specials and a really great atmosphere as well. I especially enjoy the attitude of the staff.

John R.

Austin, TX

  11/26/2011

Really great staff and a fun atmosphere!

Courtney H.

Austin, TX

  11/22/2011

I've lived down the street from this place, one of my good friends has worked there for awhile but I am JUST now trying their food.

I had the craw fish bisque, which is rare for me to get anything even remotely liquid (as in soup, basically anything I can eat with a spoon). I did so because a friend, whose opinion I trust on food recommended it. I'm very glad I did! it was amazing, warmed me right up and tasting the craw fish with the slight buttery taste was divine.

I was in a toss up about the Vagabond pizza or the fish and chips. I went for the pizza this time and I definitely did not make a mistake. The goat cheese, bacon, and and basil pesto went together perfectly. Their crust is made in house - it's airy and light, while still crispy and filling. Next time I'll attempt to get the fish and chips and not make the pizza my new thing, but I can't make any promises. Or if it's the right time - breakfast! Which they also have in pizza form (technology now days, huh?)

Also, the drinks are good and all of the staff are friendly (even before I knew anyone who worked their personally). Monday nights they have open mic night which is also usually pretty decent. It's absolutely worth stopping by, even more than twice!

Marcelo T.

Austin, TX

^11/13/2011

For our USC alumni gamewatches we' ve long looked for a home, a place where we could sit back, relax, enjoy the football, and be treated well. So many bars are so UT oriented that a USC fan can't get any priority. We are often bumped for games with crowds of 5 or less, while we bring 30-50. Not at Mister Tramp's. Mister Tramp's is friendly, laid back, and was completely happy not only to host us, but to give us priority seating in the back room whenever possible. Their back room features sofas, chairs, and a single massive projector that everyone can watch the game on. When we're not in the back room we're in the lounge, where we can see all the games just fine anyway. The food is excellent and well-priced, I especially like the pizza and the fish and chips. Some of the appetizers are plated just gorgeously, especially for a sports bar. The drink specials are crazy fun too. 2 dollar mimosas on Saturdays, 3 dollar wells all around, cheap beer, custom shots, the list goes on and on. Meanwhile the management has been nothing but crazy friendly and hospitable. We love Mister Tramp's and can't wait to go back over and over again.

Tamsen C.

Austin, TX

  11/2/2011

I use to drive by Mister Tramps almost daily and I always thought the name was sort of weird and the location was a little sketchy until one day, a good friend told me that they have really great sandwiches. I also found out their patio is dog friendly and so we headed right over. And it's true! They have really great sandwiches. So far I've had the Chicken and Brie and the Club and they were both delicious. The queso is also very good. My boyfriend loves their Italian sandwich and my pup loves coming out with us. They have pretty good beer menu too. Definitely worth a visit!

Duane M.

Denver, CO

^10/31/2011

Incredible selection of beers and a menu that is worth exploring!  Plenty of TV's and a friendly staff.

Hadley.

Austin, TX

^10/17/2011

If you're looking for a good spot to watch sports, Mister Tramps is an excellent option. This pub-style spot features friendly staff, a good selection of sandwiches and pizzas (along with the usual nachos and apps you would expect from a sports bar) and a large selection of beers on tap, including seasonal selections. Their drink prices are very reasonable, but you shouldn't have to worry about that much, as they have extended happy hour until 11 pm daily. They have a good number of TV's in the bar area / main room, as well as one giant screen in their private room that can be reserved for group events. Grab your fellow fans, throw on your team colors and head to Mister Tramps the next time you need to cheer on your team and can't make it to the big game in person!

Tony B.

Austin, TX

I've held off on writing a review for a number of reasons. The main reason being that most of my visits involved coming here after the ingestion of mass amounts of ethyl alcohol. Well, I can proudly say that my last visit was a sober one...at least, it started out that way.

Televisions adorn every corner of this great little pub, making it a great destination to watch various sporting events of your choice. I've come in the past to watch football (the European variety...probably better known to you as soccer). This visit was for Monday night football. Cowgirls vs Redskins. I won't get into the details about he game...I'm sure it's common knowledge.

We were able to procure a large table in the back room, directly under the glow of the projection screen. Along with the screen and a number of televisions, one is ensured a view of the game, no matter which way you are facing. This makes it possible to face the person across from you, who may or may not be engaging you in conversation, thus allowing you to make occasional eye contact to give the impression that you are actually paying attention to what they are saying when in reality, your gaze is past their ear, directed at the game. Now guys...this still takes skill. Mr Tramps is the place to practice that skill.

Monday night is $5 pitcher night. That would be $5 pitchers of mixed drinks. Now, they are actually half pitchers and are not heavy pours, but for $5, it's still a decent deal. The staff is friendly and attentive. The food is good. The queso is spicy and rich. The calamari perfectly fried...not greasy and still tender. A fellow sports enthusiast and I decided to try a pizza. We agreed on the Vagabond. Leeks, bacon, goat cheese, and pesto...sounds like a winner! The pizza had great flavor and was enough to satisfy the both of us. The only shortcoming for me was the crust. It was almost cracker like. Nothing wrong with that type of crust, I just prefer a slightly chewier crust...but like I said...it was still a damn good pizza.

There were a number of other intriguing items on the menu in addition to a great beer selection. So, Monday night football with a yet unexplored menu will bring me back for sure...

Race P.

Austin, TX

Just the most friendly staff and great food you can find. A kinda diamond in the rough spot... you don't know its there but you never forget how good it is after you've been.

Darci F.

Austin, TX

Ooooh Mister Tramps,

I go to Tramps frequently... a lot... too much... not enough?

I've been going to Tramps since January of 2010 and I have seen it grow into something special. It has had its growing pains like all new bars do but it has emerged from them bigger, tastier, and drunk-ier. No, I have not been drinking... yet.

Improvements between then and now: Open till 2:00 am, opened a large back room for events and added a projector, tweaked the menu and the food is definitely more consistent.

It has a full, well-stocked bar and a lot of draft choices and the menu is damn good.  It is fancier than most bar food and subsequently a tad bit more expensive. You'll make up for that with drink specials which they run all of the time.

The staff is pretty great. They definitely take care of the regulars.  Watch out, they're sassy!  The owners are always there and very active participants in the business.

I go to watch Baseball games.  They have every sports channel imaginable and A LOT of tuners so they can show multiple things.  You can probably watch 3 games from any seat in the bar.

My one complaint, which I think will be moot in the near future, is that it seems like they try to do too much.  Trivia Night, Open Mic Night, Live Music, Private events (actually it's really great for these), Soccer, Hockey, Baseball, Football, Basketball, etc. It does seem that they are finding a good balance of events so as I mentioned, this could be a moot point any day now.
        side note: I did just find out this has become the NY Jets fan club bar of choice.  Who knew that the Jets actually had fans?!  I think it's just people who like the color green and are looking for an excuse to go to the bar and drink. (ohh, the Yelp smack talk begins!)

I'll be there tonight, watching my Rangers.

Cheers!

Taryn H.

Houston, TX

Mister Tramps- what a name! To be honest I was ready to ignore you just because of it. I thought- Is it a 'wanna-be' Gentleman's club without the license (do you need a license for that?)...

Anyways, we just moved up north to 183 away from our cute East Side bungalow and I was feeling lonely and far away from culinary treats and libations. Went for a celebratory lunch after securing a big client (yea us!). Beers on tap were great, cocktail was yummy and strong. The food was what was the big surprise. I had the Don sammy and salad. Wow, I was surprised. It was delightfully fresh and very flavorful.

I thought there should have been a few more drafts on tap (minus one star) but other than that I'm glad you're biking distance so we can wobble home fat and happy.

Danielle S.

Houston, TX

My expectations were not high, based on the low key exterior with a small outdoor deck.  And the interior was pretty much would you would expect from a local's sports bar.  But pleasant suprises awaited in both the fairly extensive & interesting beer selection (including 512 Pecan Porter!), and the better than average food.  The turkey sandwich was unique and spicy and flavorful, though the fries & onion rings were very run of the mill.  Combine that with friendly & helpful servers, and lots of TV's, and I was quite happy here.

Alex C.

Austin, TX

Nice little bar, food is good, decent selection of beers.  Staff is friendly and there are a lot of TVs with many different things on.

Sarah F.

Austin, TX

Good food, good beer selection, nice people.  I've eaten their pizza, Reuben, BLT, and queso and I haven't been disappointed yet.  Their prices are a bit steep, but the food's always been fresh and well-made, and it's nice to have another place in the neighborhood with a full bar.

Tim G.

Pleasanton, CA

Stephanie R.

Austin. TX

^7/15/2011

uh-mazing! First time here, superb! Had the ace pear cider which was different but oh-so good. Started off with chips and queso, delicious. Had the margarita pizza which was FANTASTIC. I have not had a pizza this fresh and this flavorful in a long time. My boyfriend had the fish and chips. Really good, but really salty. I would recommend this place to anyone and will dine there again soon!

Richmond E

Temple. TX

This place had a great vibe, cold beer and palatable food. Went with four friend on a Thursday night, was busy enough to feel like a popular place but not so busy as to cause a wait. Our waitress was excellent, very attentive and just a little chippy, not to mention attractive. We sample some food off the appetizer menu, drunken fries and drunken nachos, while the fries didn't stand out as anything other than quality bar food, the nachos came with pulled pork that was delicious. We didn't go any deeper into the menu than apps.

Their beer list is fleshed out well, although maybe 5-8 offerings were scratched off the printed drink menu, it was nothing I missed! This place has nice flatscreens in every corner, streaming futbol the whole time we were there, which I don't give two hoots about.

I will definitely be stopping for a cold one next time I'm off 183.

Carin A.

Austin, TX

^6/9/2011

By now, I really just need a shock collar when it comes to judging places by the way the venue looks on the outside. Anyway, this definitely isn't a new steakhouse by any means, but it's awesome and not on 6th Street.

You have to walk past the large outdoor patio to get in. Once inside, there's one wrap-around bar, lots of flatscreens, and a huge back foyer that looks like it plays home to some major Poker tournaments (I've only passed by enroute to the bathroom).

LOL! I can't remember if its actually called "The Drunken Queso" or not, but while your brain is saying "No!" your mouth is clearly saying "Yes!"  I always get "The Don" sandwich (mozzarella, tomato, pesto). Get the fries. FRIES, I say... They are much better than the onion rings.

They have an ample beer selection, as well as a fairly extensive cocktail menu (they list ingredients and this helps). I took some non-locals there just a weekend ago and they ended up loving it so much they added it to their places to hit up again.

Heather L..

Austin, TX

Mister Tramps is a gourmet restaurant masquerading as a sports bar. The sandwiches are fantastic, the soups are heavenly, and the fig and brie pizza is to die for! Oh man and the peach margarita is out of this world! My personal favorite is the pulled pork tenderloin with the crawfish bisque.

The skinny: neighborhood sports bar, friendly waitstaff, excellent food, and the owner is keenly interested in creating a place where people can enjoy each others' company and even meet their neighbors. He's almost always there when we go. We love this place!

Melissa H.

Austin, TX

3/8/2011

I've only had food here once- a delicious mozzarella and basil sandwich.  I go for the drinks- viva la bomba!!  Staff and owner are super nice.  Great neighborhood place that sells liquor and is open late.  It is for sports, though.We came several times during World Cup, and although it was packed, I'd pick Trampy's over Fado any day.

Sarah B.

Austin, TX

Aaron T.

Austin, TX

Clark D.

Poughkeepsie,NY

^1/14/2011

Great vibe, beers and exceptional service

I was staying at a nearby hotel and come over because of their great beer selection. I was hoping to watch an obscure college football game from my alma matter that was not even division one. I walked in and the place was packed and their was a local bowl game on. I gave up and started to leave figuring I had no chance of getting a tv off the bowl game. The owner notice this and found me my own tv out of the way were I could enjoy the great food, beer and see the game. I was blown away. Great place with a real concern for their customers.

Robert A.

Austin, TX

^1/3/2011

Located in north central Austin, Mister Tramps is a fantastic locally owned bar.  The bar has many taps for a smaller setting which is a big plus.  They recently this year expanded the rear of the building into a large party room area.  Mister Tramps also has a full bar, along with their taps.  

Jack W.

Austin, TX

^12/9/2010

Located off 183 between Lamar and Burnet, the location is not the best as compared to other bars in Austin but don't let that l deter you from checking this place out.  For my money it is one of the best bar/pubs in Austin.  The feeling inside can best be described as (and has) Austin's version of Cheers.  It's warm and friendly, from the Bartenders/ Waitstaff to the owner who will talk about anything with you.  A good beer selection from all over the world ( a little short on Texas brews but they are working to get more in the near future) and mixed drink menu.  The food is awesome, I recommend the soups, any of them.   Do yourself a favor and go check Tramps out, Cheers.

Allen P.

Austin, TX

 ^11/21/2010

I went here for happy hour and some food on a Friday after work.  They have happy hour from 4 to 11 pm, which was pretty awesome.  $3 shiner pints and $7 lone star pitchers.  We caught a UT basketball game and they had plenty of tvs for watching a game.  There is some outdoor seating, but nothing special really.  I had a pulled pork sandwich that I didn't like, but I guess I shouldn't have expected a bbq style sandwich from a European themed restaurant/bar.  My fiance had a club that she said was really good.  It had pesto mayo and did look pretty good.  The burgers got mixed reviews from the people we were with.  For some reason there was a cowboy playing bag pipes out front at one point.  That was interesting I guess.  Overall this is your average bar, but with an extra long happy hour.  The food seemed hit or miss.  I would go back for drinks though and probably try something other than the pulled pork sandwich.

Jackie C.

Austin, TX

^11/18/2010

We have been here for a birthday and a few work happy hours.  We have had a great time, prompt service, wonderful drinks and excellent food.  Since I was watching my carb intake I ordered the chicken wings and my friends ordered the pizza.  I think it was some sundried tomato/feta cheese pizza but it was good. Go there for a happy hour because things can get price just like any other establishment. Or you can just ask for the specials.

Sabrina S.

Austin, TX

^10/16/2010

It's been over a year of regular attendance and I haven't reviewed you. I just didn't want to before now. Finally, I feel you have your bar (sh*te) together.

I have had fantastic service. I've also had horrible service. However, I have never had either kind of service consistently, until now. I can now say service is consistent. Service is really good. Of course, I write this review as I sit at the bar (chaching, wireless!), sipping on my dos, getting grade A service. If you sit at the bar, which I like to do often, your service will be great. If you sit somewhere out in the restaurant area, it may not be great, but it will be okay. 

For what it's worth, I love this place. It's a neighborhood bar, that honestly feels like a neighborhood bar. It's not a dive bar. Just a good old neighborhood bar. 

Their food is amazing for a bar and definitely sets it far apart from every other bar in the area. The brie pizza is a little bit of crunchy amazingness with pesto and figs. The Thai Red Curry is really smooth. The Corn and Crawfish Bisque is so buttery and incredibly tasty you can't turn it away.  

I tried breakfast here recently and wow! The Drunken Benedict is smothered in queso instead of hollandaise sauce. Holy Mama of  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  a great twist on the benedict!.

Ali B.

Cedar Park, TX

 ^9/22/2010

I've been back to Mr Tramps several times and the service is consistently awesome, usually by a cute girl, and the food is always superb. After my first trip, the pizza has been coming with larger fig slices, so that's been great.            

John A.

Phoenix, AZ

 ^8/18/2010

I've spent a lot of time here at Tramps, I helped keep the wonderful tap lines clean and flowing...;)
Tons of taps (30+!), mostly craft and imports, killer selection, decent per pint prices, two buck Lone Stars, full bar as well.
The menu, damn, everything i tried was great and this is above the level of regular pub food, this is good eats. Mac-n-cheese, lasagna, pizza, baked (not deep-fried) wings, pot pie, killer onion rings... all fresh made on premise. None of that pre-made crap here.
Good peeps as well, family owned and you will see them there amongst you. 
The place is usually spotless, as in, if your fry hit the floor you might pick it up and eat it anyway.
Tons of flat screens, perfect for sports watching.
The World Cup there this summer was a happy riot, footie is strong here.
They also have the full NFL, MLB and soccer packages! You ask them and they will put it on for you.

Andrew R.

Happy, TX

  8/15/2010

Not just your average bar with fried grub. They have real food. Great food. I had the reuben, delish. Not be outdone by a great bar menu, the have a great selection of beer on tap, great drink specials, and awesome, awesome bartenders. Come by and sit a spell. Oh, and if you're into watching a real game of "footy," you'll be able to catch it here as well as other sports.

neal m.

Austin, TX

  8/12/2010

I had heard of this place from a friend who said they had killer sandwiches.  I got a certificate from restaurant.com and decided to check it out.  They definitely have an interesting menu.  First off, it's REALLY hard spending $35 on food only with two people here.  We started with the beer and cheese (queso) and it was some of the spiciest cheese dip i've probably EVER had.  Oh my god.  We followed that up with calamari.  It was OK but nothing amazing.  We ended up getting the Don (caprese salad on bread) and it looked amazing i was told it was tasty as well and I had the pot luck pork sandwich.  It was pretty darn good.  The service was great, it seemed like every person working had come to our table at one point or another.  That definitely says a lot about the place.  I had to get dessert to go to  make my $35 minimum.  The actual decor and layout are kind of strange though. I'll probably come back again.

Dennis G.

Austin, TX

  7/27/2010

I love this place. 

Pamela M.

Austin, TX

  7/26/2010

I am still in love with Mister Tramps. Per my previous review, I have now tried the food and it is delicious! Dare i say, gourmet bar food? I have yet to try something I didn't like and the Don is a good place to start your food venture here.

 

Element77.

Austin, TX

  7/18/2010

Best Wee Pub i' Texas!

A current resident of San Antonio, my girlfriend and I make at least one trip to Austin every month just to come here. There is not a better combination of brilliant food, authentic UK atmosphere, friendly (and beautiful) service, and the most amazing owner/founder to be found in the state of Texas. Alfredo and crew have never, ever, let us down on any of our monthly pilgrimmages. The Draft list is a Who's Who of rare and exquisite brews, and every item on the menu will surprise the hell out of you with their complexity of flavors and subtexts of true culinary genius.

So pop on in, flop down at the bar, grab a pint and watch a football or rugby game with your friends. You will never regret that you did.

Martha R.

Austin, TX

  7/6/2010

Yep - I dig it. There are a ton of TV's for watching the soccer, and the food was surprisingly delicious. I didn't get the chance to check this place out on Yelp before heading over there - so from the looks of the place, I felt like it was just going to provide some average bar food. That's all fine and dandy when you're there for the sports - so it rocked that the pizza was scrumptious (when's the last time you used that word?). My friend said that his BLT rocked it... but he was drunk, so who knows. But it sure did look awesome.

Hey, if you're looking for a place that's got games on, good food, and plenty of parking - you've found it. 

David T.

Austin, TX

  7/24/2010

By far my favorite place to grab a bite and a pint in Austin. Good beer selection. Food is stellar. Superb, even. Never had a bad time or ill treatment

Craig T.

Austin, TX

  7/4/2010

Mr. Tramp's advertises itself as a 'european sports bar'. there are a few tables outside on the patio, and a large party room with football being projected on the wall. the bartenders were attentive once I was able to work my way into the bar area. I didn't wait long, though.

Once I got to the bar, I ordered an Old Rasputin, which was served to me in a snifter. not unreasonably expensive-only $6. They had a few other good beers on tap, 512 Pecan, Lagunitas IPA, NB Ranger, Delerium Tremens, Live Oak Hefe, 90 minute, and Old Chub, as well as a few other decent beers.

Chris 12P.

Austin, TX

  7/24/2010

Great New Place!

This is a great place! I have been there quite a few times. the food is outstanding, everything is good including the lasagna, the sidecar sandwich and the pizzas are phenomenal. Great draft beer selections with my favorites Old Chub and Delirium. Th staff is also great, the owner Alfredo is really fun to talk to and you should ask to meet him. Great unpretentious place and really starting to feel like a neighborhood hangout for regulars. Surrounded by TV’s they are willing to put anything on if you just ask! 

Dishes I tried: Lasagna - Vegetarian and a great blend of multiple cheeses and served with a side of garlic tomatoes and bread…absolutely wonderful taste!

Jonathan G..

Austin, TX

Barbara K.

Austin, TX

Dej M.

Austin, TX

Steve R.

Cedar Park, TX

Monica M.

Chapel Hill, NC

Ronalso R.

Austin, TX

This is another great soccer sports pub and it's close to my house!  The owner is very accommodating and will flip the channel so that you can watch your favorite soccer team on one of his many TVs.  He's even brought out a laptop and placed it in front of us just to see a non-televised match!  Now that's going out of the way for you.  They will be getting a breakfast menu soon and will be open for all World Cup matches.  

I've only had a few items on the menu, but the hot-wings were ok and the margerita pizza was very good (home made, not frozen!).  The beer selection is outstanding for a bar of this size and the prizes seem to be fair on most selections.  If you're "penny pinching," they have $2 Pabst Blue Ribbon always (minus the brown paper bag).  
Word has it that they'll be expanding the bar area soon, hopefully he'll add some more foosball tables and a large screen TV!

Dej M.

Austin, TX

  11/26/2009

Not 100% sure if you're a competitive person? Head to Mister Tramp's Wednesday night trivia. When it was initially proposed to me, I thought I might sit on the sidelines and have a few laughs. Now I squeal like an evil king who has successfully pillaged an entire village by midday.

They have food too. They have a nice selection of sandwiches, and they're pretty huge so I usually share or take half home. It comes with some alright potato salad, which I sometimes order all by itself. And I otherwise usually hate the stuff.

The specials are nice, which is why yesterday I got a $3 well drink, and then ate almost an entire pizza by myself. Sure, it's personal sized, but I normally can't put away as much in one sitting.  But it was gooo-oood: brie, figs, garlic, uh... well see, the drink was strong. That's what I'm trying to say. I can barely remember eating that delicious pizza. Wish the ingredients had been better-dispersed, this I recall.

And really, any place that hosts a dance off to break a tie is bonafide in my book.

One note: you may wake up expecting mounds of fresh breads on your kitchen counter. This is because your clothes from last night smell yeasty, and you might think you'd sleep-walked yourself into bread-making, a feat you may not have accomplished previously in your life. It's a tease so you'll go about the rest of your day craving a MT's sandwich. It's the ol' tramp putting the smelly stamp on ya.

David P.

Rockwall, TX

  11/21/2009

Consider me pleasantly surprised, I enjoyed my first visit quite a bit. The place is not quite a dive bar but is nothing fancy. Several nice flat screens were showing a variety of sports (football, basketball, and soccer were all on) The big plus for me was the draft selection. Delirium Tremens, Old Rasputin, and Ayinger among others make this a solid beer menu. The server was also great. Pumpkin lobster bisque was pretty good but nothing mind blowing.

 

Kermit D. Frog

Austin, TX

  11/14/2009

This is kinda like a regular sports bar but with a twist and a little extra oomph. The sports theme is loosely based around european soccer. several large tvs have been playing soccer games every time i have been. The quality of the beer is worth knowing about but not worth going out of your way for. 33 taps, and all are year round and only a few could be considered uncommon to see on tap. the nicer beer selection compliments the nicer food and not a beer crowd. they do have beer specials which sound good but i just havent gotten around to checking out.

The food is great. not much that you wouldnt find anywhere else but every single dish has an awesome twist or is just served better than other places i have seen. the cook is awesome and all the staff cares greatly about their establishment.

Definately worth a pop in if youre in the 183 and peyton gin area and looking for some good grub and a place that can satisfy your desire for better than standard beers.

Russell P.

Austin, TX

  11/9/2009

We stumbled upon this little treasure after looking for a low-key sports bar to watch the recent Fedor MMA fight. 

The bartenders immediately put the fight on for us and made us feel at home. We settled in for a couple beers and couldn't believe the selection that they had. Ooh, and Lonestar pints are always just $2! Not too shabby. 

What sets this place apart is the food. Absolutely unbelievable for a bar. I mean, we are talking like REALLY impressive. Homemade soups, great sandwiches, and better peach cobbler than the elderly lady that I keep trapped in the trunk of my car makes. 

Try: crawfish bisque with a cold pint of Old Chubb. 

The owner, Alfredo, chatted with us for quite a while and it was then that we realized that we were in a true Mom & Pops down home type place. You can keep the headaches of downtown - for nearly every occasion, this little gem is a perfect spot.

Kelly S.

Austin, TX

  10/29/2009

We've had our ups and downs... at one point I thought that we were broken up. Now my free wireless neighbor has moved so I'm forced to crawl back, grovelling, asking for a favor. 

And am pleasantly surprised!

New bar staff is really great, they've gotten their menu together, they have specials on the board that MATCH those on the menu, and I saw they have lobster pumpkin bisque. 

Mister Tramps is back on my good side. 

(PS Thanks for having wireless!)

Matt W.

Austin, TX

  10/26/2009

Probably my favorite sports bar in town.

From the outside, it looks like a dive bar, but inside is a great beer selection, full bar, comfortable seating, tons of HD TVs, and a menu that goes above and beyond normal pub food. On top of that, the service is always excellent and prices are reasonable. 

Try that crawfish bisque soup.

Nikki B.

Houston, TX

  9/27/2009

Last night, I wanted to watch football.  Specifically, I wanted to watch the Purdue/ND game, the Penn State/Iowa game, and the UH/Tech game - prioritized in that order.  We go to another sports bar in the area (which shall remain nameless) who tells us that if we want to sit inside it's a 45 min. wait or we can sit outside where there is only one TV.  I ask which game will be on the TV and the hostess replied Cal vs. Arizona - note those two teams were not actually playing each other.  Peace out!  

"Let's go try that random place that just opened across the highway."  

HEAVEN SENT!  We walked into Mister Tramps and immediately got a table.  The sassy waitress sauntered over and asked us which games we wanted to watch.   I rattled off my list of requests and she immediately set them up on the three nearest TVs!  CHEERS!  

Fantastic draft beer selection.  Yummy food - although I would've killed for a burger and they are not on the menu - the pizza was delicious as was the reuben.  Love that we live so close to my new favorite sports bar!

Christopher J.

Austin, TX

  9/2/2009

Tuesday night gathering of friends.
"Let's go to Mr. Tramps!"
"Where's Mr. Tramps?"
Answer: Target parking lot off of Ohlen. Used to be an Alphgraphics. (It's the one with the super tall LCD sign off 183.)

THE SKINNY: Good place run by super nice people. It was needed in a neighborhood of dive bars. Tasty grub. Nice selection on tap and in bottles. Austin gets ANOTHER great pub. This could quickly rival the better hanging out joints in town.

 

Alex C.

Austin, TX

  7/27/2009

So, I went back to try the food.  I had the "corn chowder and crawfish bisque", which was bloody amazing, and The Don, which is a mozzarella sandwich.  Both were good, though I'd hoped for toasted bread on the Don (I didn't ask for it).  I dragged five or six friends up to meet me, and had a great night.  The bartender brought us our drinks outside, and I tipped well.

I ended up with a large tab, but that's my own fault for hanging out there from 6:30pm until midnight.

I look forward to going back and trying the rest of the menu!

Liz B.

Austin, TX

  7/6/2009

My boyfriend and I went to Mr. Tramps a couple weeks ago and we were pleasantly surprised! They are still working on the outside decor and have plans to expand the interior. It's already a great place, but i will be really awesome once renovations are complete!

The beer selection is quite impressive and they seem to have some sort of special every day of the week. The food menu, to be expanded, had great bar food and some innovative recipes. The bruschetta appetizer was amazing and the vagabond pizza was awesome! The club sandwich wasn't the greatest (a little skimpy on the ingredients). 

The owner and head chef were very friendly and chatted with us for a while, telling us about plans to continue renovations and change up the menu. This is definitely a place to keep and eye on and could be a great neighborhood establishment. I would recommend checking it out!

Ryan R.

Austin, TX

  6/29/2009

Nice up and coming sports bar for the area. All near by neighborhoods should stop by and give it a shot... Try the roasted poblano soup too!

Keri B.

Cedar Park, TX

 6/20/2009

Just a word of caution. If you get the " sausages" (which is basically a deliciously glorified hot dog, with a brat and sauerkraut and sweet bell pepper), eat over your plate. Last nite my hubby lost his wienie on the floor. Slippery little devil just flew out the back door of the bun ;). They offered to replace tho. It's all good here. New drink specials. New food menu. New juke. New she-bartender. New games. New chalkboard where you can buy your Tramps buddy a drink for future visits.  Shiny new website that links to these here reviews. And last nite, new large crowd. Yay Tramps!

 

Brad S.

Plugerville, TX

 

Doryan R.

Austin, TX

  6/8/2009

Well, after a nice trip to Houston and back, I stopped in to Mr. Tramps to get a little bite to eat. I just needed a little bite before donning my gold pants and furry leggings to head to a killer party on the East Side. Then, I was joined by my drummer, so I had to school him in the ways of the Brie Pizza. 

We also got the Turkey sammich because Sean said he'd just finished roasting some great turkey breast. What? REAL turkey on a turkey sammich?? You betcha. Add on some avocado to match up well with the chipotle mayo, and you got yourself a great meal.

We also tried some wines and Nate made me a Manhattan which was really freaking good. 

So, I ended up spending more money and missing a party full of half-naked beautiful people. All so I could hang out with Nate and Sean. And you know what? I kinda feel okay about it.

Joel W.

Austin, TX

 5/26/2009

1. Closest bar to my house.
2. They know what I want when I come in.
3. Bartender Nate is awesome.
4. The chef will make you food that will blow your mind. This is not your normal bar food, heck the food is better than just about every place I have been to here in Austin.
5. The owner is always out there talking to people and he is a riot!

In the last month that they have been open I have been there about 7 times, Sometimes just for a single beer at happy hour, but usually I am there with a bunch of friends and we have a great time. They just got a new internet jukebox, so anything you want it will get, and they also just put in a tabletop ms. pacman machine! The fooz tables are "on the way"!

I want this place to be terribly popular and busy all the time, but I also want to just keep it quiet so I can have the bar to my group of friends only.Happy hour specials are great, and the 4$ car bombs are for the WIN.

If you are in the area for any reason please stop in and grab a drink. You will not be disappointed.

Leah R.

Austin, TX

  4/29/2009

We've been waiting for this place to open - it's within walking distance to the casa and it's always good to become familiar with bars in the neighborhood.  Yesterday, we popped in for a drink during happy hour and a snack.

The place is definitely in it's pre-opening phase, it has a new bar smell and the walls are pretty bare.  They're only open from 11-9 Tuesday through Saturday, and they are still trying to get set up.

However, they have a lot going for them already.  Our bartender was extremely personable and accomidating.  I got introduced to Gaelic Rules Football which was awesome!  Half soccer, half american football, sorta rugby-ish, and totally brutal.  I really like the vibe of the bar - we ended up chatting with quite a few other people that stopped in to check the place out too, and it's always fun to meet new peoples.

The drinks themselves - a little pricey but you have to try one of their specials - it's muddled cucumber and mint in lime juice, with gin, tonic, and simple syrup.  They had a huge list of crazy specialty drinks that sounded reaaaallly good.  However, they also had 4 dollar happy hour Irish Car Bombs.  Yeah, those did me in.  We ordered the meatball sliders as well and they were suuuuper tasty.  Very unique food.  Can't wait to try some more of their food.  They only have 4 appetizers, but they are half price during happy hour.

We will definitely be back.  Oh yes.  Good stuff.