50 Best Bars in Austin

“Nice chill spot to kick it“

“Had fun catching up with friends here! 🤸🤸🤸“

“Great staff, beautiful lounge and very clean. Great date spot“

“Fun place to have a drink and start the night for some east austin fun!!“

“Good views, good service. I highly recommend this place. 😊“

“This is one of the best retro bar experiences you will find in Austin. They have great drinks, pool, shuffleboard and delicious bar food. Their fried pickles with jalapeño ranch are in the top 3 we've ever had. Be careful though, the breading is thick and retains oil so they are molten lava out of the fryer. Their chopped cheese and hot dogs are also great.“

“Lovely setting. Fun atmosphere and chilled“

“Great drinks with low key atmosphere“

“An experience…..a must go to in Austin.“

“There's a lot of places to get drinks and food from but there's only one crown & anchor! If you're looking for some of the finest burgers in Austin this is the place. Of course they have just about any beverage that a man or woman and or non-gender alternative to human could ever want. Bathrooms are a little disappointing but that's probably the last reason why you would go to this establishment. Establishment is very clean and staff is friendly and courteous.“

“Food was excellent. Every dish we tried was great. Service was spot on, attentive but not overbearing. Also, cudos to them, I spilled my first cocktail which landed in one of our appetizers and they replaced both, no charge! Awesome. Only small complaint...although my manhattan was delicious, the size was slightly larger than a shot glass. For $17 I'd like a bit more. I get it, it's the world we live in but just be ready for that. I would have given 4.5 stars if it were an option! Will go back for sure.“

“Amazing. Must-go location in Austin! They serve up wonderful array of drinks, especially their icy coffee - Irish and otherwise. The Dead Rabbit also does coffee in the morning starting at 7am - their tiramisu coffee is a must have. Great food- their sliders are delicious. Wonderful service in a restaurant and bar with great ambiance. The team at the Dead Rabbit is so kind, considerate and friendly. Reasonable prices for an exceptional experience.“

“This establishment is a must visit. The food and atmosphere is wonderful. The food is great and the service is top notch. Review by Gabriel A Culiat“

“Badass bar with good vibes, cheap beer, and delicious grub.

I love this place for a lunch. I always get their monthly burger special with one of their $3 beers, which they have listed on their menu.

For vegetarians id recommend the portobello sandwich, the old way.

This place always has a great vibe at night and the kitchen stays open pretty late. Its a must go for the area.“

“Closest thing you'll get to real small town bar vibes in the middle of the city. Great cocktail options, amazing service too. Juno was always happy to have a conversation and easily kept the flow going, but was also ensuring that he'd help every single person who came up to the bar equally! Great place!“

“Fantastic spot for breakfast or brunch“

“Visited a friend in Austin and he introduced me to the Buzz Mill.“

“I love this place and have started coming weekly to play games. I love the selection of games and the fact they will teach them to you. The food is really good, too. The atmosphere is pub like but still has the perfect light for playing games. The staff is super nice. I recommend this place to everyone!“

“We loved the quaint atmosphere and the specialty cocktails. The bar crafters were amazing!!! Check it out!“

“This is a really cool bar. Everyone there is friendly and explains where to order drinks and/or food. It’s self service but the drinks are incredible and reasonably priced. I really enjoyed the outside lounge. The burgers are some of the best I’ve had in town.“

“😃What a fantastic place, staff was incredibly nice and friendly, as were the customers!“

“This place is a whole vibe!“

“We celebrated our friend’s Bachelorette party at the Electric Shuffle and had an absolute blast. The food was delicious. The staff were fabulous and lively. And I loved that the shuffle board was electronic - making it easy to keep score, pick different games and provide instruction. Highly recommend!“

“Great little hideout in the Domain.“

“Marlow's has a very Austin vibe. I grew up in Austin and just moved back. Austin has changed a lot so I was happy to visit a place like Marlow that's dedicated to keeping the Austin vibe alive. The owner is also an Austinite!

Marlow's has a really in interesting and delicious drink menu. I tried both mocktails (option to add THC) and really enjoyed them both. Most mocktails with NA liquor have honestly tasted a bit weird and a bit off. I usually have one and call it a day. However, I really enjoyed the first one that I tried the second one, which I also liked.

The bartenders work amazingly fast and take multiple drink orders at a time and don't miss a beat!

There's street parking and during weekdays, it's free to park after a certain hour.“

“Perfect place on a rainy day. The atmosphere, music and food was just what we needed.

Danielle, the host, was incredibly welcoming and provided great advice for visiting the city.

The carnitas wontons!! One of my new favorites.

Highly recommend this place- no matter what the weather may be , just a great place to hang out and chill“

“First timer here! Everything was fabulous! From the staff to the atmosphere everything was so good. It’s on the pricey side, but we had a great time and I’d come back!“

“One of the best cocktail programs in town paired with a super friendly and creative staff. What a great hidden little gem that focuses on their crafts which are cocktails, service, and probably witchcraft?Chill, comfortable spot with obviously the most amazing regulars in town and fewer real tigers than you'd expect. Also there's a patio.Perfect place for happy hour, a date, or to drink 25 sazeracs.“

“One of the local OG dive bars in ATX! Great spot to get it some and have a great time!“

“Great atmosphere and fantastic staff! I connected with them before visiting from Newfoundland and again the day we arrived. They were kind, helpful, and accommodating. Carly Rogers was on stage and she was phenomenal! She has four new fans in our family :) I wish we had more time in Austin as we'd head back there for sure!“

“Favorite bar in Fort Worth!! Great staff great bartenders and always great live music“

“Seven grand Austin never fails to amaze. The staff is always friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to help guide with drinks. I will keep coming to this establishment for years to come“

“Really cool, very Austin experience. There are only 15 seats so get there early or be patient, but the drinks ARE worth it!“

“Went to Holiday for their Sunday half-off martinis and ordered a dry martini. For the price point, the value was definitely there—it packed a solid punch, which is exactly what I want from a gin martini. It wasn’t quite as ice-cold as I prefer, and the bar nuts were overly sweet. Didn’t get a chance to try the entrees, but it’s a chill spot for martinis overall. One heads-up: their Toast machines calculate tip based on the original full price, not the discounted happy hour price—learned that the hard way.“

“Lil Easy is a hidden gem! If you're anywhere near the airport, this spot is a must-stop. The food is phenomenal—authentic Cajun flavors that hit all the right notes. From the perfectly seasoned gumbo to the crispy po’boys, everything we tried was top-notch. The atmosphere is laid-back and welcoming, with a vibe that makes you feel right at home. Whether you're just landing, about to take off, or just craving some seriously good eats, Lil Easy is the place to be!“

“Friendly atmosphere and staff. Delicious hamburgers and the sriracha Cole slaw was very flavorful. Good music too!“

“I’ve been here almost every day for a week now cuz right when I walked in it felt magical“

“Great place to have a drink and play some games with a friendly and professional weight staff to ensure a quality time.“

“Such great barbecue! Great Dive Bar atmosphere!“

“Supercool spot 🖤🤘😎🎶🤪👏 July 23rd, Saturday night with friends and bands: Stuck on 45, Morocco, Cruel Summer TX. KilLRrr night…“

“Went to Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar and it was one of the most fun nights I’ve had downtown. The musicians are seriously talented, and the whole place turns into one big sing-along once requests start rolling in. People were cheering, clapping, and yelling out songs like it was a concert, but it still felt friendly and easy to jump into. Drinks were solid, staff kept things moving, and the energy stayed high the entire time. If you want a “no phones, just vibes” kind of night with live music and crowd participation, this is the spot.“

“I loved everything about this restaurant! Atmosphere, food and especially the customer service! I just wanted to give a shout out to the Manager Jesus. His engagement with my husband and I was the best. And for him we will continue on coming in. We live in Dripping Springs and drove all the way there to have lunch. We left feeling so happy. Just food for thought please open a restaurant in Dripping Springs. We have to drive 45min to an hour outside of Dripping just to have a nice lunch.“

“Well I would say yes & no! Nice place but the way the tables are set up is horrible. There isn’t a stage so if you are sitting at the small tables you can’t see the band that is performing because the higher table are in front. I think that the higher tables should go against the wall where the picnic table is or towards the back and the smaller tables should be up front. There are some people who are unable to sit and the higher tables but are unable to see the band other then that’s it’s a pretty nice place.“

“I asked about smoking rules and feel like I was over stepping boundaries, but it's better I ask then do, but felt like the bad guy don't know why, but I will be going back despite that because one bartended smiled and said I should come back!!! :)“

“Incredible Deftones Album Release Party for “Private Music”! Great sound system, great bar food (kitchen in-house) incredible bartenders (Molly😊) and did I mention that there’s a sweet-ass record shop here too(?)! If you haven’t been here, you don’t know what you’re missing! Visit their website for the latest release parties, live music, recording sessions, etc., etc. This is Austin at its finest!“

“This is a small, cosy restaurant with a fusion of Mediterranean and Indian flavours using local, seasonal ingredients from Texas. The restaurant offers a four-course prix fixe menu with sophisticated and creative food (Time Out Worldwide) (The Texas Tasty).“

“A must see during an Austin trip. Best service in town thanks to Tammy! Donn is a legend!“

“Great spot. Sweet staff and tasty drinks.“

“Such a fun place to visit on our trip. Emma was such an amazing bartender that went out of her way to make sure my family (14 yr old girl and birthday pup included) had a great time! Next time we’re in town will be totally be coming back. Penny says thank you for making her 4th pup birthday great!!“