Austin Dive Bars That Are Neighborhood Icons

Come for the cheap drinks, but stay for the community

"...Casino South Side: 1502 W. Ben White, casinosouthside.com Deep Eddy Cabaret..."

March 15, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Opinion: The HOME Act Will Help Keep Austin Affordable and the American Dream Alive

Affordable housing in great locations helped my immigrant parents thrive in America

"...the finance industry. Some of her favorite places include Deep Eddy Municipal Pool and the Twin Oaks Branch of..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by Valerie Zhang

Review: Austin Rainbow Theatre’s Sordid Lives

Company’s inaugural production resurrects Del Shores’ queer Texas classic with gusto

"...honky-tonk in the Nineties really have a neon rainbow Deep Eddy Vodka sign?) and one or two seeming prop..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Summer Heat Has Been Brutal, but at Least You Can Swim for Free in These City Pools

City waives pool fees through Sept. 30

"...But Deep Eddy will be free, along with the 33 other..."

Aug. 10, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Flyrite Turns Seven, Fil N’ Viet Approaches Two, H-E-B Quests for the Best, the Van Zandt Brings In Ledesma, Those Garrisons Garner Multigold, and More, More, More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...flexing Southern with chef Bob Burns on Saturday … Deep Eddy Vodka goes Deep In Drag (with free pizza!)..."

March 8, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Luv Doc: Above the Knees

It's unhealthy to obsess over your least attractive feature

"...because when it gets too cold to swim in Deep Eddy I get lax with my foot care routine..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Column by The Luv Doc

Headlines

(To the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”)

"...Eight – Drought A-Droughting: The ongoing drought is affecting Deep Eddy Pool, KVUE reported this week. Staff drain and..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature

Pleasure Venom's Introspective Punk Road to Rebirth/Return

Revamped and fully realized Austin quartet breaks down debut

"...Over a cigarette and a Deep Eddy Ruby Red cocktail, Pleasure Venom principal Audrey Campbell..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Melissa Carper, Taméca Jones, the Hide Outs, Alex Coke, and more local shows to see

"...the sonic synthesis comes wedded to lyrical themes too soul-deep to be called eclectic. To call Strange a "genre-hopper"..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Music Column by Abby Johnston

Black Food Week’s Begun, Austin Restaurant Weeks Are On Their Way, There’s Canine Noms at Blue Lacy, Dollar Sales at Twin Liquors, a New Bar Boss at Watertrade, Local Pastures in South Austin, and Water, Water, Everywhere …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Hancock Center and 4001 S. Lamar) will get free Deep Eddy Bloody Marys and breakfast tacos. Do you demand..."

Aug. 24, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Spots to Get Your Frozen Treat Fix

"...No trip to Deep Eddy Pool is complete without a cup of Jim-Jim's..."

July 15, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

10 of Austin's Best Bars

Looking for a new place to drink, dance, or eat? We got you.

"...More Bars With Jukebox Bangers: Barfly’s, Buddy’s Place, Deep Eddy Cabaret, The Golden Goose Best Natural Wine Hangout:..."

June 25, 2022 Food Post

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

An Antone's anniversary, Lonestar Unleashed, Country Willie Edwards, Rakim, and more recommended shows

"...that accompanied a post-show pitcher of Pabst at the Deep Eddy Cabaret." – Jay Hardwig, 1999..."

June 24, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

La Condesa’s Lucky 13; Graeme Little Goes Big; Lucy’s Loses a Leg; Pasta | Bar Opens on East Sixth; Indie Chefs Community Is On Its Way to Town; and the Hajimaleki Bros Step Up Like Champions

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...of us who love their succulent birds (and those deep-fried deviled eggs), the South Congress and Cedar Park venues..."

March 9, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Zachary Levi, Glen Powell, Josh Wiggins, Milo Coy, Lee Eddy, Bill Wise, Natalie L'Amoreaux, Jessica Brynn Cohen, Sam Chipman,..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Silvana Estrada, Rochelle & the Sidewinders, Loteria, Chili Cold Blood, Shemekia Copeland, and more live shows

"...to do," Silvana tells the Chronicle. "I have this deep connection with 'bad emotions' and 'bad feelings,' and in..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Proposed Development Would Revive Austin Opera House but Faces Neighbor Opposition

200 Academy Drive: Big hit or last call?

"...one of my favorite memories there," says Nelson's nephew Freddy Fletcher, who founded Arlyn Studios on the same property..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Deep Eddy Pool will be closed beginning Tuesday, Jan. 4,..."

Dec. 24, 2021 News Feature

The Rolling Stones Let it Bleed Over Austin – in Second Ever Local Concert

…with sympathy for the parking lot

"...A 37-year-old music obsessive with deep love for the Stones, but who’d never actually witnessed..."

Nov. 21, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the city will be closed on Sept. 27. Meanwhile, Deep Eddy, Barton Springs, Big Stacy, Bartholomew, and Springwoods pools..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Feature

10 Great Birds to Peep in Austin

Austin’s birds are as eclectic as the city itself

"...nice companions on night swims around Barton Springs or Deep Eddy. Great blue herons..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Chronolog Post by Ramón Rodriguez

You Can’t Put Your Arms Around a Memory

Departing Chronicle Music Editor Raoul Hernandez passes the reigns [sic] to Kevin Curtin with 10 anecdotes from 27 years.

"...shot the shit. He missed his parents, his son Eddy, and his wives, but already, long had he walked..."

July 23, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...summer. Currently, Springwoods, Bartholomew, Big Stacy, Barton Springs, and Deep Eddy pools are open. Find pool reopening updates at..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature

Easy Tiger Roars on Seventh, Simona's Coffee Supercharges the Colton House Hotel, Tiff's Got a Brand New Treat, You Could Win A Herd of Cattle, FFS, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...appreciative eyebrow: A bar menu that features tipples from Deep Eddy, Still Austin, Treaty Oak, and more. (And Violet..."

April 14, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Restaurants to the Rescue, Even When They Need Rescuing

We applaud Austin's badass service industry and its heroes

"...hundreds of restaurant meals. Antonelli’s Cheese, in conjunction with Deep Eddy’s Austin Relief Efforts, with donations from Facebook and..."

Feb. 24, 2021 Food Post by Jessi Cape

10 New Year’s Eve To-Go Drink Options in Austin

Keep your festivities well-watered and safe at home

"...add the Hangover Helper pack: a 375-ml bottle of Deep Eddy Vodka and Scholz Garten's Mary Mix, Rambler Sparkling..."

Dec. 29, 2020 Food Post by David Brendan Hall

Tumble 22 Brings the Chickens and the Heat to Lake Austin Boulevard

Former Magnolia Cafe waiter noms his way through meat and memories

"...the sparse traffic rolling by on Lake Austin Boulevard. Deep Eddy Cabaret – a particularly iconic fixture of my..."

Nov. 9, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Splish-Splash: As of Sept. 26, Barton Springs and Deep Eddy pools have reopened on modified schedules after being..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature

Checking In: Marcia Ball Took Her First Summer Off Since 1984

“It gets hot in Austin in the summer, did you know?”

"...and South Congress and Antone’s and the Saxon and Deep Eddy Cabaret and Donn’s Depot shuttered. This is not..."

Sept. 15, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Essential Pool Services

"...desperately looking for an alternative even before the pandemic. Deep Eddy Pool is not cold enough and Jessica Hollis..."

Aug. 29, 2020 Postmarks

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