Name: Indian Roller
Address: 10006 Manchaca Road, Austin, TX, 78748, United States
Rating: 4.8181818181818

Chill bar doin' chill things offerin' chill drinks.

There's pool, there's music, there's trivia. It's dark, it's got that south vibe. 'Nough said.
Katie B., 1 year ago
Never been here but a Friday night get down party brought us in. Parking lot is a little dark. Walk in and there's plenty of space to sit or stand and talk. To the far right is the DJ and a nice size dance floor. Bathrooms are clean. Bar is small but has the essentials to make a good drink. The pool table was my favorite.
lea c., 2 years ago
Trivia on Thursday nights is so much fun! Bar is unique, intimate but also incredibly spacious and relaxing in the various outdoor lounge areas. Bartenders make great cocktails and really know their stuff. Outdoor patio bar is really convenient too. Lots of fun events are done here and the DJs are always something to look forward to. My only critique of this bar is the food trailer; not a huge fan. Not much variety at all and they don't rotate it at all. Same food all the time. 🙁
Amanda P., 2 years ago
don't have a lot to say about Indian Roller, which is actually cool... it's an old house refurbished with oddities (e.g. wall-mounted horse head near an old piano, across the room from both a photo booth and an Ikea flower holder). There is character but not in an overwhelming way. It kind of feels like happening into an abandoned home and making a funky bar with the leftover decorations.

I commonly go for trivia on Thursdays. There's a large backyard with picnic tables and string lights. Food from the food truck is so-so (in another review) but fine enough. Staff is usually casually friendly, nothing too chatty or too cold... it's a nice change of pace. My friend has ordered cocktails and apparently the menu changes every week so half the time the bartenders don't know what they're making but are determined to get it right... the cocktails seem good but please don't inconvenience staff this way. I felt bad when I realized what was going on.

I spent NYE here and it was just fine. The prices are decent but not dirty cheap as compared to more central places. You get a pint glass if you get the featured beer.

And parking is so easy!! One lot up front and one in the back; have never had trouble parking here.

I find it easy to feel comfortable and unbothered here. Recommend as a chill south Austin spot.
Ryn B., 2 years ago
hidden little gem in south Austin! I lived in this neighborhood for a year before I discovered this beauty. Pretty cheap drinks, very cute atmosphere. They have a big outdoor space with a descent taco truck and trivia on Thursdays. they have a lot of events, definitely a good place to check out
Orli W., 2 years ago
I have to love on Indian Roller a bit right now. I have been before but not by myself. I just needed to get out tonight and looked up IR's Facebook page and saw they had a DJ. Sold American!
I got there kind of late but just wanted to have a couple drinks and dance and IR delivered. DJ was playing great songs, staff and other patrons were very nice and I had a great time.
My love mostly goes out to the thoughtful bar/ dance floor set up: there were hooks under the bar and on the dancefloor. There was a drink rail on the dance floor too and a myriad of little mirrors there too! I could dance and always see my bag, my drink and check my face. And that gets you 5 stars alone. I can tell this place values me as a customer and knows what I need. Looking forward to more Saturday nights on this dance floor!
Melissa A., 2 years ago
Definitely my favorite local bar in South Austin. Delicious, fresh and unique cocktails that are very reasonably priced. Random fun events frequently hosted there and GREAT DJed music on weekend nights!
Thalia G., 2 years ago
I'm not even sure where to begin. More than plenty of parking space from front all the way to back. Although the bar is small they had an open seating area in the back with fire pit and a food truck just in case you get a little hungry, they are also kind enough to supply bug spray in case you need it. In the front there is additional seating and when I say seating I mean of all kinds. There are some picnic tables, regular tables, chairs, etc. You can sit under a tree, out in the open, under the gazebo or even inside.

Try out the photo booth (but beware, it gets started pretty fast lol) It takes Credit Card and the photos come out within 30 secs.

Bar service is super friendly, you can't go wrong with this place at all. Definitely on my favorites list for Austin now.
Tina E., 3 years ago
That is what is good about IR. This is the place you never expected. A hip Austin bar outside of the norm with Antlers, Pool, Tacos, a Deck, and a heck of a lot of good alcoholic.......shall we say.....agreement.

This bar is not about labels. You don't have to be anything but ready to drink, willing to drink, and not willing to label. Yes. There are Labels abound. The biker, the hipster, the drunk girl, the terribly drunk guy. But there are also the guys that make sure everyone that gets in and out are in the up and ups. The bartenders are......well shall I say....gentleman who wont let anyone get too crazy. But.....The DJ........Hold on, the Music or Sounds that appear here are like the Tacos most people are missing. This is the next best joint in Austin. The next best place for up and coming music. The next best place to drink. They have upgraded the area. Get here before it gets big.
Anthony B., 3 years ago
Best new bar in S. Austin.
Law L., 6 years ago
Very laid back and relaxed atmosphere. Have picnic benches in the front and back of the building for outdoor seating. Customer service is phenomenal. Very reasonably priced and fun place to have a few drinks after work.
Aaron S., 6 years ago

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