Boomerz

After a tragic lesson of trying a bar on Lamar, my girlfriend and I were looking to get some drinks close to midnight. I had seen this place in passing, and decided we should try it. (After all it’s a block away from my house.)
Your first impression will probably be that the place is a bit run down. It’s expansive inside, with many game options, and plenty of bar. While it’s not the classiest place I have ever had drinks at, it’s probably one of the friendliest. The female bartender was very interactive and kind when she made casual conversation. The male bartender bought me a beer, just for the hell of it, and was very entertaining to speak with. Soon after sitting, a nice fella was buying us shots — again just because… And plenty of people came over just to say hello. They had a jukebox playing, which wasn’t bad overall, and it was nice to be able to hear my best gal pal, talk in there. I would definitely come back, again.
Also, the beer prices are great!

An interesting place depending on when you visit and your desired experience. The late afternoon crowd consist of locals that enjoy a fair value for a drink — certainly Boomerz best attribute. Karen, the current afternoon bartender, is the real deal. She’s warm and quickly learns what you enjoy. Karen is Boomerz largest value.
Don’t expect an immediate welcome from the locals — they don’t welcome outsiders. But time and patience is worthy if you wish to become part of the local crowd, which was not my intention.
The evening crowd is much different, this consist of a much younger group looking for a local place to have a drink and enjoy a place to gather. I’m not part of this group and can’t offer a legitimate experience.

JFC. I’ve somehow lived in Austin for ten years and just went to this place recently. That said, I now know why I’ve never been here. This place is an enigma. It’s in Austin yet everyone in here and being in there makes you feel as if you’ve long left ACL. Decent liquor selection, strange crowd, weird music choices on their godforsaken digital jukebox. Yeah bro, I wanna listen to dubstep and the entire Bone Thugs E 1999 Eternal record. Thanks bro.

Just left Boomerz and I must say I had a great time! They had a great 80’s cover band and the bar staff was pretty awesome. I’ve read reviews about the bartender wearing the ball cap so I was Leary, however he was the nicest guy I’ve ever met, I would totally recommend this place to anyone of any race, they treat you nice and make you feel welcome. I will definitely be going back there, it’s my go to neighborhood bar. And I can’t forget to mention the incredibly cute Australian bartender, yet another reason to love this place.

First time there and probably my last. Nice enough place. Band was fine, just had the sound cranked up a bit too loud, even by Austin standards. No big deal. Drinks were fine.
Only when our small group go to leave, one of our party went to close his tab at the bar. It took at least 10 min for him to get the attention of one of the bartenders (who were not swamped). Our friend is over 6 feet and burly and hard to miss. When he did get attention (after being very patient) and said he wanted to close his tab, the guy turned away from him and started chatting it up with customer at the bar. Finally the other bartender came over and took care of him.
For the owner: this was Sat Feb 6 around 12:45am. Bartender was wearing a ball cap. I could imply issue with race since our friend was not white, (I will give him benefit of the doubt), but I am chalking it up to just bad customer service and lack of sense.

great dive. lots of games to play here. live music and karaōke. great service and decent prices. people smoke out front. plenty of parking

Decent place! Buried in a strip mall, but it can be found. Almost everyone I have met is friendly and I will often be a designated driver as I live close by. Zero hassle about drinking non alcoholic drink. Tip the bar keep or server well. It is a hard job. If you drink, don’t drive. Taxi’s can save you from the Fuzz.

Fun dive bar with decent drink prices. Bar tenders Max and Melissa were spot on and attentive. They had pizzas until 1 AM. Would definitely swing by again next time I’m in town!

This place is awesome! The AC is cold and it is nice and dark. I don’t smoke but I sure do wish it was still allowed to help with the love this place has to offer. Great prices and GREAT SERVICE! Come in during the for the awesome happy hour during the week and Karen will keep a smile on your face.

I like it. It’s dark and lit with neon. It’s got a bunch of pool tables adjoining. It’s filled with locals and the a/​c is good. Stella is 3.50 (I told that Loch Ness monster I ain’t got no tree fitty). It smells funny, but in a way a good bar should. And, the bartender is busting her ass handling everyone on her own, full bar. A lot of servers and bartenders could learn a lot from her. Christine I believe. Kickin ass and takin names, helluva job

Well first off I highly recommend going to see Mel she is absolutely amazing and not bad on the eyes either! Every time I’ve been in here she couldn’t be anymore friendly, she remembers my name and drink which is always something to make you feel welcome especially somebody coming from the service industry but other than that such a cool fun place to come hangout wether it be karaōke or the live dj on the weekends or just hanging out shooting a game of pool playing darts or listening to the jukebox (which almost has everything you could think of) but if you’re in the area I would say to for sure stop by and have a drink

Boomerz is Great. If you just want to have a couple of beers and relax without having to impress anyone, this is the place to do it. Honest folks, good drink prices and LOTS of room to stretch out. You don’t have to fight to get up to the bar and get a drink, and you don’t have to be packed in shoulder to shoulder with sweaty dudes all night. The beer is cold, the air conditioning works, and the staff is friendly. Great live music too. (I think on Saturday nights?). We saw a band called Bad Marmot play last month and they were a great fit for the place.
If you want to pay $ 10 for a shot and fight for an opening to do it, find another bar.

Boomerz is mostly unchanged from the past 20 years I’ve known of its existence. It’s not a bar worried about trending on Twitter, or seeing how many groupons it can sell. It’s a bar with cold drinks, low lighting and people looking to unwind.
Said people may be a little rougher around the edges than the average «patrons» you find on Rainey street, but are none the less endearing.
My friends and I have had my jukebox privileges revoked in the past on some nights, but sometimes it’s nice to have a moderator on the music box that is connected to the internet, probably cheaper than attaching a breathalizer too.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When at Boomerz, enjoy your decently priced drinks and cheap pool.

This place reminds me of the awesomely bad dance halls back in Louisiana. The awkward dance floor that consists of one or maybe two couples dancing is great for entertainment. The drinks were strong and good.
You have to be in the mood for a night out at BOOMerz, but with the right friends, it could be a fun night.

My idea of a good bar is one that serves whiskey, has Tom Waits on the Jukebox, and scares most people, Boomerz succeeds on all three accounts.
The bar staff are very relaxed and friendly. The brinks are fair priced. The patrons all know each others names, and are very welcoming. In all fairness, they are a bit hill-​ish, but in a friendly politically incorrect way, not in a banjo, squeal like a pig kind of way. The crowed is in the 40-​plus age range, more plus really. Best of all those few unfortunate hipsters that drift in tend to only do so once.
They also have Buzztime trivia, and usually a few people playing — they are usually pretty chatty and competitive. Thursdays are Karaōke — if that’s your thing. It usually brings in the younger crowed. There is also free pool on certain days. I don’t remember when.
There isn’t any food, besides what they can shove into a microwave, however, they have a Chinese to-​go place across the street that will deliver there. That place is a little suspect, but who knows?
All in all, it’s a place to drink, listen to some music, and relax, for those who like the dive vibe.

This bar/​club is great! The customer service is alway on, and friendly for sure. Parking is plent, looks decieving from the outside but wait till you go in, very different but fun. Ive met some great friends and as a woman I feel very comfortable going alone, everyone justs starts talking to you and its so friendly and comfortable. Must have a great owner because the music is good and the service is great. I will definitly be back and take some friends, glad I found a fun, neighborhood place

I think most people steer clear of Boomerz because the sign outside says Boomerz Nightclub which is misleading. It’s nothing more than a dive bar in an old depressing shopping center. It’s dark and dingy inside and full of locals. The drinks are really stiff and the bartenders are really friendly as well. Some days they have free pool, karaōke, and even poker tournaments. Your first time at Boomerz is a bit intimidating but after you go a couple of times you start to feel comfortable there. All the patrons we’ve run into all have been really nice. Just remember where you’re at, this isn’t the lounge at the W Hotel.

A place in Oak Hill where you can get your group therapy in peace and quiet. It’s dark and depressing, not even in a cool way. Belly up to your deathbed, folks.
A good way to make friends at Boomerz is to bring up some hip hop or metal on the jukebox. Try it. I dare ya.

This bar can be disturbing. I’ve legitimately feared for my safety and/​or the safety of my parked vehicle while I’ve been inside of Boomerz. And yes, the vibe inside is pretty downbeat.
I once came here on a Saturday afternoon, after shooting guns at Red’s, and I felt like my drinks were garnished with shame.
The above being said, it can also be a fun place to play cheap pool.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve tried starting this review and I just don’t know what to write. It’s quite an interesting place, to say the least.
Drinks are cheap and bartenders are great. The regulars are, well, regulars! And I’m pretty sure they know that you are NOT a regular.
Apparently I still suck at ping-​pong, but I haven’t been to a bar that has a ping-​pong table INSIDE in well… ever. I’ve certainly seen some interesting things here, and things I’m not sure I want to admit on such a public forum – no, really!
It is certainly a dive. Stand outside and chat with the smokers a bit, too. If you’re in that area, you should stop by. Really. Just so you can say you did.