Irene's

Irene's Classic American bar & restaurant in downtown Austin, TX
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The muse for Irene’s, a classic American bar and restaurant, is the grandmother of one of our partners, who describes the real-life Southern charmer as a “drinking, smoking, gambling woman with an immense heart and a keen understanding of true hospitality.” Irene’s has the soul of an unpretentious dive bar but manages to keep a firm hand on service, a keen eye to hospitality and a pulse on style.

Starting at 7 am daily, you can stroll up to the counter window for a thick slice of sweet or savory toast or our signature cinnamon roll along with a cup of coffee (or even a pack of smokes, if you are so inclined). Then, meander back to the spacious patio nestled beneath massive pecan trees on the banks of Shoal Creek. When midday hits, park your bike in front of the shop at the custom metal bike stand, and come inside for a selection of seasonal salads and classics such as our steak sandwich, meatball sub and tuna melt. For heartier fare at night, consider pot pie or daily Blue Plate specials such as pot roast, King Ranch chicken and Frito pie. Our housemade old-school desserts, including strawberry cake and banana pudding, hit the spot any time of day. As with all ELM Restaurant Group concepts, including 24 Diner, Easy Tiger Bake Shop & Beer Garden and Italic, Chef Andrew Curren always takes great care in sourcing quality local produce and preparing even simple dishes with the utmost care, while Master Sommelier Craig Collins curates our bar offerings, which includes house-mixed boozy punches with fresh fruit, a variety of local taps and a thoughtful selection of strong, well-conceived cocktails.

A Farewell from Irene:⁠⁠It is with mixed emotions that we announce the closure of Irene’s on Sunday, November 24. Since ...
11/12/2024

A Farewell from Irene:⁠

It is with mixed emotions that we announce the closure of Irene’s on Sunday, November 24. Since opening our doors in 2016, we have been privileged to serve this vibrant community. Over the years, we’ve shared countless meals, celebrations, and memories with our loyal customers, dedicated employees, supportive neighbors, and trusted vendors.⁠

As we prepare to say farewell, we invite you to join us and celebrate our final week of service. We’ll be hosting a series of special events including boozy brunches, a final show for our beloved drag brunch, a vinyl throwback night with OG Irene’s drinks, and exclusive food and drink specials. It’s our way of saying thank you for the last eight years as we come to the end of our lease.

To our incredible team, thank you for your hard work and dedication. And to you, our cherished guests, thank you for choosing to be a part of our story. We love you, Austin, and we will miss you dearly!⁠

Link to full press release & calendar of celebratory events in bio.

🎬 𝑺𝑪𝑨𝑹𝒀 𝑴𝑶𝑽𝑰𝑬 𝑫𝑶𝑼𝑩𝑳𝑬 𝑭𝑬𝑨𝑻𝑼𝑹𝑬 𝑻𝑶𝑵𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻! 👻⁠⁠Ready for a spooky Thursday? We’ve got TWO iconic scary movies lined up on our ...
10/17/2024

🎬 𝑺𝑪𝑨𝑹𝒀 𝑴𝑶𝑽𝑰𝑬 𝑫𝑶𝑼𝑩𝑳𝑬 𝑭𝑬𝑨𝑻𝑼𝑹𝑬 𝑻𝑶𝑵𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻! 👻⁠

Ready for a spooky Thursday? We’ve got TWO iconic scary movies lined up on our big screen, plus free tarot readings!⁠

5ᴘᴍ: ᴍᴏɴꜱᴛᴇʀ ʜᴏᴜꜱᴇ! A fun, animated adventure perfect for a little Halloween magic with the whole family! 🎃⁠

7:30ᴘᴍ: ʜᴇʟʟ ʜᴏᴜꜱᴇ! Turn up the fear factor with this found footage horror flick. 18+ only! 😱⁠

Come for the fun, stay for the frights (and let’s not forget the drinks)! 🍻🍿⁠

Brunch with a side of 𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗘𝗬𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗥? We think yes. Emo Brunch is back this Sunday from 12-3. No tickets, no problem—jus...
10/15/2024

Brunch with a side of 𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗘𝗬𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗥? We think yes. Emo Brunch is back this Sunday from 12-3. No tickets, no problem—just bring your sad self. 🖤

Get your ʙʀᴜɴᴄʜ on before the big game tomorrow (OU SUCKS) and hit up  for permanent jewelry while you're at it! 🏈 ⁠⁠Enj...
10/11/2024

Get your ʙʀᴜɴᴄʜ on before the big game tomorrow (OU SUCKS) and hit up for permanent jewelry while you're at it! 🏈 ⁠

Enjoy .25 wings and $10 pitchers of beer, plus brunch is served from 10AM to 4PM. Fuel up and get ready to win! 🍗🍻⁠

𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗞! Stop by Irene's today from 4-8pm to support affordable breast cancer screenings! 💕 Enjoy food, drin...
10/10/2024

𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗞! Stop by Irene's today from 4-8pm to support affordable breast cancer screenings! 💕 Enjoy food, drinks, a DJ and shopping, with proceeds going toward life-saving scans for women in need. ⁠
Swipe > to see the retail vendor lineup.⁠

𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙍𝙎𝙑𝙋 𝙫𝙞𝙖 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙗𝙞𝙤. 𝙄𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚’𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 10% 𝙤𝙛 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚.⁠

𝑻𝑶𝑵𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻! ✨ Disney Channel Movies Trivia with ! 🏆 Arrive early because you know those Disney stans come out in full force...
10/09/2024

𝑻𝑶𝑵𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻! ✨ Disney Channel Movies Trivia with ! 🏆 Arrive early because you know those Disney stans come out in full force! 🎬🍿

Doors at 5. Trivia at 7.

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝕊𝕡𝕠𝕠𝕜𝕪 𝕊𝕫𝕟 from your Irene’s team! 👻⁠⁠October is here, and with it comes Austin’s busiest month of events!⁠⁠🔮 Join...
10/08/2024

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝕊𝕡𝕠𝕠𝕜𝕪 𝕊𝕫𝕟 from your Irene’s team! 👻⁠

October is here, and with it comes Austin’s busiest month of events!⁠

🔮 Join us for a SPECIAL ꫝꪖꪶꪶꪮ᭙ꫀꫀꪀ 𝕥ꫝꫀꪑꫀᦔ DRAG BRUNCH on 10/27, featuring the fabulous and . Dress up for our costume contest with exciting prizes and more! ⁠

🎥 FREE HORROR MOVIE NIGHTS every Thursday leading up to Halloween—get cozy with double features (family friendly 5pm, 18+ 730pm), free popcorn, and themed drinks. All movies will be shown inside on our big screen! 🧟‍♀️🍿⁠

✨ EMO BRUNCH IS BACK AGAIN, BABY! Get ready for all the nostalgic feels. 🖤⁠

🍹 Don’t miss TWO special trivia nights this month: Disney Channel Movies and Horror Movies: Halloween Edition!⁠

Plus, tarot nights, UT game day specials, and Friday reverse happy hours will be happening for y'all as usual.⁠

See you there, !⁠

Spooky season is nearly here! 🎃🕸️ Join us for a special Halloween Drag Brunch this month on 10/27!  Costume contests, sp...
09/29/2024

Spooky season is nearly here! 🎃🕸️ Join us for a special Halloween Drag Brunch this month on 10/27! Costume contests, spooky surprises, and more with the fiercest & . 💃🏻

Link in bio for tickets.

Y’all—last week was crazy! Don’t sleep on it this time. 🍸 Half off all top-shelf liquor from 9pm ‘til close. 🔥
09/27/2024

Y’all—last week was crazy! Don’t sleep on it this time. 🍸 Half off all top-shelf liquor from 9pm ‘til close. 🔥

It's the 𝓼𝓾𝓶𝓶𝓮𝓻 𝓬𝓸𝓬𝓴𝓽𝓪𝓲𝓵𝓼 for me.Only a few weeks left to sip on our summer drinks before we trade ‘em in for fall vibes...
09/26/2024

It's the 𝓼𝓾𝓶𝓶𝓮𝓻 𝓬𝓸𝓬𝓴𝓽𝓪𝓲𝓵𝓼 for me.

Only a few weeks left to sip on our summer drinks before we trade ‘em in for fall vibes and 80 degrees! 🍹🔥

This week at 𝓘𝓻𝓮𝓷𝓮'𝓼!ᴡᴇᴅɴᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ: Avatar stans, it’s your time! Free trivia night with themed drinks and prizes!ᴛʜᴜʀꜱᴅᴀʏ: ...
09/24/2024

This week at 𝓘𝓻𝓮𝓷𝓮'𝓼!

ᴡᴇᴅɴᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ: Avatar stans, it’s your time! Free trivia night with themed drinks and prizes!

ᴛʜᴜʀꜱᴅᴀʏ: G.I.R.L. dinner, anyone? 🍷 Wine + popcorn & pickles for just $8. Hit up your bestie and let’s vibe.

ꜰʀɪᴅᴀʏ: Reverse happy hour = half-off top-shelf booze from 9 ‘til close. Let’s go! 🔥

ꜱᴀᴛᴜʀᴅᴀʏ: Game day vibes! 25¢ wings, $15 pitchers, and UT games on every screen. Plus, permanent jewelry pop-up during brunch with . 🏈

ꜱᴜɴᴅᴀʏ: On Sundays we brunch and sip our 𝓹𝓾𝓶𝓹𝓴𝓲𝓷 𝓼𝓹𝓲𝓬𝓮 𝓵𝓪𝓽𝓽𝓮.

You brunch, I brunch, we brunch. Every weekend (Fri-Sun) from 10-4. 🥂🍳
09/22/2024

You brunch, I brunch, we brunch. Every weekend (Fri-Sun) from 10-4. 🥂🍳

Address

506 West Avenue
Austin, TX
78701

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 10am - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 10pm

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