THE USUAL
Elevated energy. Neighborhood soul. Fifty-plus drinks, Thursday pool, game-day chaos and late nights that turn into stories.
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a night out should feel
The Usual was built on a simple idea: take everything you love about a real neighborhood bar — the familiar faces, the easy energy, the bartender who already knows your order — and give it a glow-up. Polished design, a sound system that actually slaps, and drinks that don't cost a fortune.
One night it's a packed Thursday bracket on the pool table. The next it's a roaring room on game day, or a live set lighting up the stage. We turn ordinary nights into the ones you'll be retelling all week. Pull up — you'll fit right in.
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The Usual lineup
Four reasons regulars keep coming back — and first-timers turn into regulars.
Signature Cocktails
Expertly curated cocktails, local brews and select wines — built for unwinding after work or starting the night right.
50+ on the menuThursday Pool
Sharpen your stick and join the weekly bracket — a local favorite and a guaranteed good time.
$10 · +$100 / 8 playersSports Showcase
Every matchup on premium screens — nonstop action, full college & pro coverage all weekend long.
Every weekendLive Music & Events
Live sets on the stage, themed nights and the kind of energy that turns a simple night out into one you'll repeat.
Open till 2 AMHappy Hour, every weekday
Monday–Friday, 4–7 PM. Deals on house pours, drafts and well drinks while the sun's still up.
The Drink Menu
Fifty-plus go-to pours done right. Filter by mood, or search your usual — every drink lists exactly what's in it.
Classic Margarita
Tequila, triple sec, fresh lime, agave, salt rim
Spicy Margarita
Tequila, lime, agave, muddled jalapeño, Tajín rim
Strawberry Margarita
Tequila, fresh strawberry, triple sec, lime
Mango Margarita
Tequila, mango, lime, agave, chili-salt rim
Paloma
Tequila, grapefruit soda, lime, pinch of salt
Tequila Sunrise
Tequila, orange juice, grenadine
Ranch Water
Tequila, Topo Chico, fresh lime
Old Fashioned
Bourbon, sugar, Angostura bitters, orange peel
Manhattan
Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters, cherry
Negroni
Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, orange
Mojito
White rum, mint, lime, sugar, soda
Daiquiri
White rum, fresh lime, simple syrup
Whiskey Sour
Bourbon, lemon, simple syrup, egg white
Mai Tai
Rum, orange curaçao, orgeat, lime
Cosmopolitan
Vodka, triple sec, cranberry, lime
Moscow Mule
Vodka, ginger beer, lime
Long Island Iced Tea
Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, cola, lemon
Espresso Martini
Vodka, coffee liqueur, fresh espresso
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, prosecco, splash of soda
Piña Colada
Rum, coconut cream, pineapple
Bloody Mary
Vodka, tomato, house spice blend, celery
Gin & Tonic
Gin, tonic, fresh lime
Tom Collins
Gin, lemon, sugar, soda
Mint Julep
Bourbon, mint, sugar, crushed ice
Dark 'n' Stormy
Dark rum, ginger beer, lime
Sex on the Beach
Vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry, orange
Amaretto Sour
Amaretto, lemon, simple syrup
White Russian
Vodka, coffee liqueur, cream
French 75
Gin, lemon, sugar, champagne
Gimlet
Gin, lime, simple syrup
Tequila Sunset
Tequila, OJ, blackberry, lime
Classic Martini
Gin or vodka, dry vermouth, olive or twist
Dirty Martini
Vodka, dry vermouth, olive brine, olives
Lemon Drop Martini
Vodka, triple sec, lemon, sugar rim
Appletini
Vodka, apple schnapps, splash of lime
Lemon Drop Shot
Vodka, lemon, sugar
Kamikaze
Vodka, triple sec, lime
Tequila Shot
Tequila, lime, salt
Green Tea Shot
Whiskey, peach schnapps, sweet & sour, lemon-lime
Washington Apple
Crown, apple schnapps, cranberry
Fireball
Cinnamon whisky, served cold
Draft Lager
Crisp, cold, on tap
IPA
Hoppy local pour, on tap
Mexican Lager
Served with a lime
Hard Seltzer
Light & bubbly, rotating flavors
Hefeweizen
Smooth German-style wheat
House Red
Cabernet or blend, by the glass
House White
Pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc
Rosé
Chilled, dry, by the glass
Prosecco
Sparkling, by the glass
Virgin Mojito
Mint, lime, sugar, soda
Shirley Temple
Lemon-lime soda, grenadine, cherry
Arnold Palmer
Iced tea, lemonade
Spicy No-Garita
Lime, agave, jalapeño, soda, Tajín rim
The closest bar to Q2 Stadium
Pre-game, post-game, overtime — we're your spot before and after every Austin FC match. Roll over from The Domain, grab a cold one and ride the energy with the loudest room in the neighborhood.
The vibe
New Year's Eve
Ring in 2027 with The Usual fam. Cocktails flowing, music loud, countdown louder.
Reserve for NYEThe word on us
"Amazing time at The Usual. The atmosphere was vibrant and inviting, the staff incredibly warm — and the drink prices were way more reasonable than other bars in the area. I'll definitely be back."
— Google review"This place is cool. Small stage indoors, good lighting, the sound system sounded great and the drinks were solid. Cool spot."
— Google review"Love this place!! Best staff ever! Love Taylor!"
— Google reviewQuestions, answered
We're at 11101 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78758 — in the heart of The Domain and the closest bar to Q2 Stadium.
Monday–Thursday 4 PM–2 AM, and Friday–Sunday 12 PM–2 AM. Kitchen and bar both run late.
Every Thursday. Entry is $10, with $100 added to the pot for every 8 players. Show up a little early to get on the board.
Always. Full college and pro game-day coverage on premium screens every weekend — and we're the spot before and after Austin FC matches.
Yes — we've got an indoor stage with proper lighting and sound for live sets and themed nights. Follow us on Instagram for the lineup.
We do. Hit the reserve button or email theusualatx@gmail.com and we'll get your table sorted.
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