Mike’s Pub is an interesting little place located in the parking garage behind the Stephen F. Austin Intercontinental Hotel on Congress and 7th. The place is pretty small, the ceiling is low, and…oh yeah, they serve burgers. I’m not sure how long it’s been there, but it’s a quirky place that fits in well in Austin. It’s pretty good greasy-spoon type fare, however the negatives detract from the overall experience. Let’s start with the burger: pretty good, a little greasy, and there is a fixin’s bar so that you can accessorize your burger the way you like it. The bad: First, the place is tiny, so seating is limited, and it’s pretty popular, so it gets crowded fast. Second, they charge for refills. Who charges for refills? Third, they don’t take credit cards, but there is a little ATM type machine at the counter where you get a receipt for money and use to pay for the meal, and there is a charge to do this. Basically, this is a good little place, but I don’t go out of my way to go there.
Overall Score: 6 out of 10.
