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B.D. Riley's Irish Pub

204 E. Sixth
Austin, 78701-3626
512/494-1335
www.bdrileys.com
Hours: Mon.-Tue., 4pm-12mid; Wed.-Thu., 11:30am-12mid; Fri.-Sat., 11:30am-2am; Sun., 11:30am-12mid
Irish music, excellent pub grub, and Guinness and Smithwick's Ale by the 20-ounce imperial pint make this a great place to watch sports. Check out six 42-inch hi-def plasma TVs and the 65-inch "ScreenZilla" Mitsubishi in back.

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RESTAURANT POLL AWARDS

  • 2008: Critics Best Irish Food for Folks Who've Just Come Back From Dublin
  • 2003: Critics Pub Grub
  • 2002: Critics Beer Poured
  • 2002: Critics Pub Grub
  • 2001: Readers Pub Grub

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