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Let's get the odd part out of the way: Bar AC is dark on Fridays and Saturdays, which for a hotel bar tucked into the AC by the UT campus is a plot twist.
Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que is one of the best barbecue restaurants in Austin for cocktail, especially if you want a strong option in Downtown.
Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que keeps showing up in the right conversations in Downtown when people want a reliable barbecue plan.
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“Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que in Downtown is a standout stop in Downtown. It works well when you want a proper meal without turning it into a full splurge.”
Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que is listed in the Moderate spend price range. Check the restaurant's current menu for available dishes and prices. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Check the current menuCooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que is a clean first click in Downtown in Austin when you want a barbecue option you can trust. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 6,625 Google reviews.
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Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que is a Barbecue restaurant located in Downtown, Austin. Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que keeps showing up in the right conversations in Downtown when people want a reliable barbecue plan.
Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que is best for cocktail. Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que is a clean first click in Downtown in Austin when you want a barbecue option you can trust. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 6,625 Google reviews.
Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 8.8 from 6,625 reviews
Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que holds a 8.8 Google rating from 6,625 reviews. Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que is a clean first click in Downtown in Austin when you want a barbecue option you can trust. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 6,625 Google reviews.
Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que is located at 217 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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