Going to the ABGB feels a little bit like stepping inside a country song – not the kind where you cry over that cheating lout with a fifth of rotgut, but the kind where you invite all your rowdy friends over for a few dozen beers. Sure the South Austin staple might not be a roadhouse, but with live bands nearly every night of the week, a large selection of brews, and a seasonal pizza menu, you won’t miss those peanut shell places one bit.

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