Everything will be rosy at the sports bars

Wednesday, December 28, 2005

Still not sure where to go to watch the University of Texas Longhorns football team defeat (wait, better yet, slaughter) the University of Southern California Trojans during Wednesday's Rose Bowl? Well end your search, because we've compiled a list of some of Austin's best joints to catch the game. Now all you need to do is sit back, order a cold one and cheer on the Horns to victory! Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

•Alamo Drafthouse. Catch the action on the theater's giant movie screen equipped with Dolby Surround Sound. 7 p.m. (6 p.m. doors). Two locations: South Lamar, 1120 S. Lamar Blvd. and Downtown, 409 Colorado St. Free. 476-1320, www.drafthouse.com.

•Aussie's Volleybar and Grill. You won't go hungry with this sports bar's extensive menu; you won't go bored with the action on its 25 TV screens. 11 to 2 a.m. Free. 480-0952, www.aussiesbar.com.

•Buffalo Billiards. This Sixth Street institution boasts two floors of bars, pool tables, TV sets and more. 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. 201 E. Sixth St. 479-7665, www.buffalobilliards.com.

•Cain and Abel's. A regular stomping ground for UT students includes a full bar, restaurant and outdoor seating. 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. 2313 Rio Grande St. 476- 3201.

•Dave and Busters. Wet your whistle with a selection of more than 50 signature drinks, test your skills in the arcade or just watch the game on one of 15 televisions or on the show room's big screen. 11:30 a.m. to midnight. 9333 Research Blvd. Free. 346-8015, www.daveandbusters.com.

•Doc's MotorWorks Bar & Grill. Flat-screen televisions, 31 beers on tap and a gigantic patio. 11 a.m. to midnight. 1123 S. Congress Ave. Free. 448-9181, www.docsaustin.com.

•Fox and Hound Smokehouse and Tavern. Where the USC fans formerly hung out — until now. 11 to 2 a.m. 401 Guadalupe St. Free. 494-1200, www.tentcorp.com.

•G&S Lounge. Neighborhood bar features plenty of televisions and imported and domestic beer for $2. 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. 2420 S. First St. Free. 707-8702.

•Legends Sports Bar and Grill. Located inside the Holiday Inn Northwest, this establishment boasts more than 30 TV sets and daily drink specials. 2 p.m. to midnight. 8901 Business Park Drive. $10-$15. 634-3200, 343-0888.

•Logan's on Sixth. Pub grub, ice-cold beer and 10 televisions to choose from. 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. 200 E. Sixth St. 236-0300.

•Ringers Sports Lounge. Upscale bar with 20 plasma and two big screen televisions, specialty drinks, beer and wine. 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. 415 Colorado St. $20. 495-1558, www.ringerssportslounge.com.

•Rhinos 'n' Jocks. Sports bar and grill has six big screens, billiards, darts and free wireless Internet access. 2 p.m. to midnight. 2120 N. Mays St., Suite 100, Round Rock. Free. 246-9444.

•Scholz Garden. Make sure to wear your best burnt orange duds, as ESPN will be broadcasting live. Includes 25 projection and plasma-screen TV sets, beer and wine. 11 to 1 a.m. Free. 1607 San Jacinto Blvd. Free. 474-1958.

•Shoal Creek Saloon. Cajun sports bar features 16 televisions, pool table, shuffleboard, outdoor seating, catfish and more. 11 a.m. to midnight. 909 N. Lamar Blvd. Free. 474-0805, www.shoalcreeksaloon.com.

•The Tavern. Old meets new in this 89-year-old restaurant and bar equipped with wireless Internet access and more than 50 televisions. 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. 12th Street and Lamar Boulevard. Free. 320-8377, www.austintavern.com.

•Warehouse Saloon & Billiards. A sports fanatic's dream come true: 16 screens (including two giant 10-footers), full-service bar and an outdoor deck. 509 E. Ben White Blvd. Free. 443-8799, www.warehousesaloon.com.

— Jennifer Nalewicki