Fox and Hound (Austin)

No Longer In Business

Wasn’t really keen on giong here, but must admit to being very curious. Hard for me to step back into what was one Waterloo Brewing, but as my friend that long brewed there drug me in to watch a game it was okay. Had major doubts as to the selection and really didn’t dig deep enough as I had already hit four other bars, but just the taps I glanced at showed they had quite a bit covered - even if it does have al the feel of a place that caters to swill swigging frats and bidness men. Not that I would be prejudiced or anything.

The place looks fancy enough with it’s wood finishings, it’s tri-level construction (including a nifty rooftop patio), and fifty some big screen TVs, but unfortunately it’s all chain bar hell from there. I do have to give it up for the waitstaff, who are mostly of college age but not at all the inattentive slackers that that stereotype would imply - at least in Austin. Their tap selection is fairly mediocre - about two dozen even, mostly easy to find micros and macros, although the Austin location does carry at least one Live Oak tap at any given time. The main thing I don’t like about this place is the way they do business: I’ve had several bartenders and waitresses confirm the company policy of either cutting someone off after 3 beers if they haven’t ordered any food, or else having a manager come out and chat with them to make sure they’re not too inebriated to continue. Excuse me, but am I drinking in a bar or checking into daycare? Seems like a poor excuse to force the customers into laying down money for their high priced victuals rather than providing any real public service.