A new neighborhood bar is now open in what was previously Crow Bar on South Congress Avenue.

The specifics

The Wheel South, a second location of East Austin's bicycle-themed bar, opened on Feb. 26. The new bar is a product of FBR Management, the hospitality group behind Lala’s Little Nugget, Gibson Street Bar, Sign Bar and Mean-Eyed Cat.

The space at 3116 S. Congress Ave., Austin, was previously occupied by Crow Bar, which caught on fire and had to be demolished in 2023, according to previous Community Impact reporting. FBR Management rebuilt the structure.

The features


The Wheel South offers a curated draft and package beer list and a cocktail menu similar to the east location. The space includes indoor and patio seating.

In addition to the bar offerings, Side Eye Pie will open its second location at The Wheel South and serve pizza, wings and sandwiches. The food trailer is currently a fixture at Meanwhile Brewing.