50 Best Bars in Austin

“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).“

“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!!“

“Delicious BBQ! Great ambiance and service!“

“Great spot. Great service.“

“EsTa Bonito“

“My one year old grandson loving Daddy’s pho💕 Everything sooo tasty, especially # 49, tofu bún.“

“Very very cool bar.Good music. Met a couple of groups who had come for their last days before getting hitched..Met michaele who stands and delivers at the roof top.. a complete rockstar..she punches hard.. see her make some mean cocktail..most of the time she is making four drinks simultaneously like the goddess with 4 hands.Very nice finale to austin. The final goodbye to one of the most amazing places in texas.“

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

“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.“

“I loved visiting Sunny’s backyard!
Great beer, amazing prices, delicious tacos by Praprika served in the back patio, a special event going on (I had no idea about but still enjoyed)
Would 1000% recommend, can’t wait to be back! 🫶🏽“

“Fantastic spot for breakfast or brunch“

“In an increasingly boring and corporate Austin, this place has stayed true to its roots as a local hangout. It’s an absolute hidden gem. I hope it never changes.

Food is good, beer selection is surprisingly good, and you get a great mix of pretentious graduate students, yuppies from Hyde Park, bearded old hippies, random stragglers and more. Always lively, and the patio is where all the best convos are happening in Austin.“

“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!“

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

“Great drinks with low key atmosphere“

“Great little hideout in the Domain.“

“Workhorse Bar has total Cheers vibes, like the old TV show… but if you’re too young you probably don’t even know what I’m talking about. Go check it out and you’ll get it. The atmosphere is welcoming, the drinks are strong, and the food is on point. They have the best veggie burger and fries around, and it’s the kind of spot where you instantly feel like a regular even if it’s your first time.“

“This place is a whole vibe!“

“The food here is wonderful, and I highly recommend the mushrooms. They’re perfectly crispy like chips but with that umami mushroom flavor and spot-on seasoning. I could eat them forever. The squash risotto was also cooked beautifully, with the squash itself seasoned just right and a slight char that made it even better.

The staff here are so nice and helpful, recommending things with so much enthusiasm that you can’t help but feel happy to be there too. At night, the outdoor area feels like a little garden with pretty lights and a cozy vibe. Just don’t make the same mistake I did and wander into the building on the right as that’s a completely different restaurant. Toti is just very small and easy to miss.“

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

“Lovely setting. Fun atmosphere and chilled“

“My husband and I are regulars at Holiday. They boast the perfect combination of atmosphere, food, and drinks. There’s no pretense behind anything they do, it’s just good shit. I recommend this place to anyone who’s looking for a good cocktail and a good time. They never fail us 🍸🍝 p.s. of course try their famous martinis, but my go-to is a gin gimlet 🙂‍↔️“

“This has quickly become our favorite cocktail bar in Austin! The atmosphere is absolutely amazing—relaxed, cozy, and full of charm. The drink menu is thoughtfully curated (not overwhelming at all), and every cocktail we tried was spot-on. It’s the perfect spot for a date night or simply to unwind and enjoy a comfortable, inviting space.“

“Very nice mediterranean options, would recommend.“

“I’ve been into mama dearest countless times and have always been treated so well by Blair and Allen that I felt it was only prudent to let the people of Austin know. Walking into this bar will only lead to amazing drinks, service and a place to meet great people.“

“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“

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

“Food and service were great. The Basque cheesecake was exceptional! The biggest downside was the music which started out fine but got louder as the evening progressed. My dining companion and I had to lean across the table and practically shout to be heard. Is a DJ at a restaurant required? No. It's cool but please let us be able to have a conversation during dinner!“

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

“I am a little biased because I have been the amazing, fabulous karaoke host here for the last 10 years. Please come visit us, and enjoy the atmosphere, food, drinks, and the service! I will be there to entertain you on Wednesday and Sunday evenings! COME SING WITH US! #OnPlanetFabulous xo Murrah 😘“

“Great spot. Sweet staff and tasty drinks.“

“We don’t come often as we don’t live near, but it’s always an amazing treat. Today we sat at the bar and Skyler was AMAZING! We had the large seafood tower, extra order of the scallop nigiri, pasta special, and it was all absolute perfection! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

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

“We were in town visiting Austin for the new years holiday and stumbled across kung fu and were blown away by the amazing staff & service. As outsiders visiting a new city, the staff made us feel so at home with the delicious drinks and great conversation. From the front door man to the speak easy.. all the staff is amazing!! My favorite bar in Austin.. HANDS DOWN!! Shout out to Maya, Jared, Celine, Myron & the rest of the the team!“

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

“Very cool neighborhood bar. It seems like a “dive” bar from outside, but it’s a very classy and well-kept bar. The music they had on was so relaxing and chill. We really appreciated the ambiance and ability to comfortably visit with the bar tender. He was very personable and made great drinks. The happy hour goes til 7:00, which is hard to find in Austin. We don’t live on the east side, but will definitely be back.“

“It was like stepping into a small bar in Mexico. Very authentic little place, easy to miss. My friend and I came for a few drinks after working SXSW and loved it, think it was my fav bar we went to all week! We tried their Spicy Modellos we saw a few people drinking, with Tabasco and Lime on the rim which were interesting. Great place, great environment, probably don't come here in a big loud group“

“Best neighborhood bar in Austin. The service is exceptional if you know what you want. It's too crowded at times for boneheads that don't know how to order. The food is from Pool Burger downstairs which has an exceptional veggie burger if you have one of "those" in your group. Go there and share a pitcher with friends. Plus, they have White Claws.“

“10/10 delicious food, friendly staff!“

“WOW! No words aside from being super happy I end up there. One of the most special dinners I had in my life. The attention from the chef, su chef and staff was amazing. Such great passion with the food and the concept. They all so organic into wanting to creat a culinary experience. Would def visit again and get to meet the chef again in his future restaurants. Mario, the su chef, will make his dream come true and own his own place 🤙“

“This is my FAV place in Austin to date. I love the atmosphere and the staff is always on point.“

“Nice chill spot to kick it“

“Fell in love with this place. A group of girlfriends and I were just stopping in for a quick shot but it ended being the funnest part of our whole night! We ended up staying for a couple hours singing along to every song this tall cute cowboy of a bartender played for us. We would request songs and he’d play anything we wanted to hear and it turned into a big party. No place ever does that! Unexpected hugging, singing, drinking, dancing, laugh fest. Thanks for making our night Cowboy Barry“

“Great variety of beer selections on tap“

“Yes I had my moving company and family and friends come to the great establishment💜!“

“Truly incredible. Molly with the sales team is amazing and so helpful and knowledgeable. The staff was throughout the whole weekend and so accommodating. Would HIGHLY recommend this gorgeous venue for your next event. And the food was amazing too :)“

“Hosted our 2025 closing party here in late June for Austin Asian American Film Festival. The bar staff was so generous and friendly. Cocktails were strong in the best way possible without compromising taste. Our visitors and local guests alike had a fantastic time and kept exclaiming how we have the best parties. Well, it's easy with joints like this! Also with the community-oriented and heavy film buff vibes of the owners, it was a no-brainer to for us.

My cocktails of choice were the Espresso Martini and Old Fashioned! Vibes were absolutely immaculate. Other patrons graciously gave us the floor a bit to take over the pool/darts area for our Jury/Audience Awards too. Our photographer Erica Rich was so inspired when capturing these wonderful memories that capped our fest.“

“I love coming to this spot on Friday nights when they play house music. The view from this spot is amazing and it’s always good vibes. The bartenders are all super nice! Some even remember me because of how often I go. Xebian always greats me with a smile and knows what drink I want every time he takes care of me. That’s great service!
I will continue to come back and bring my friends too since we always have a good time .“