Bdrileys.com is Authentic Irish pub in Austin, Texas.
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B.D. Riley's Irish Pub: A real Irish pub experience in Austin, Texas
Description
Our History
The pub was established in October, 2000 here on the ground floor of the beautiful Hannig Building, in the heart of Austin's historic 6th Street Entertainment District. Our building, designed by Jasper Preston, dates back to 1875 and was built by cabinet maker and undertaker extraordinaire Joseph Hannig. Hannig was the husband of Susannah Dickinson, the last Alamo survivor, whose home now rests on a site just a few blocks away. The Pub's western wall is original 1875 stonework. Everything else you see throughout the Pub came from Ireland and was built in place.
Our Publican
John Erwin is a native Texan and longtime Austinite. After many years in the local beverage business, John "retired" for a few minutes then began pursuing his dream: to run a fine traditional Irish Pub. B. D. Riley's Irish Pub is the realization of that vision. After extensive "research" in pubs throughout Ireland, John found a pub designer able to bring a bit of old Ireland right here to 6th Street. B. D. Riley's is one of a kind--not part of a chain, nor a "cookie-cutter" operation. It's your local pub, on 6th Street. John is a believer in supporting local business, and is dedicated to keeping a fine "public house" with good food, fine pints of beer and great live music.
Our Namesake
Bessie Dee (B.D.) Riley was born in Hempstead, Texas in 1896, to Irish immigrants Charles and Alice Riley. The Riley clan came to America in 1871 from County Cavan. The Rileys were part of over one million Irishmen who migrated to America to escape the death and disease brought about by the potato famine.
Contact
Administrative:
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- Austin TX
- United States 78701-3626
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- 512-494-1335
Registrant:
- B.D. Riley's Pub
- 204 E 6 St
- Austin TX
- United States 78701
Additional Information
The pub features live music every night with no cover charge. Sunday is an Irish Tune Session, there is a local artist showcases with Eric heard on Monday and Suzanne Smith Band plays on Tuesday, Blues with Hosea Hargrove & the Road Runners every Wednesday after our Trivia Night, and the best local acts Thursday Friday & Saturday.
The pub has won numerous awards for it's fine and varied food, including a Top Ten Irish Establishments in America award for 2007 and 2008. this year the pub was named "Best Irish Food For People Just Back From Dublin" by the restaurant critics of the Austin Chronicle.
