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.“

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

“EsTa Bonito“

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

“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.“

“In Austin for the Thanksgiving holiday and this spot is a favorite of my brothers. Just a quick jaunt got us to this little spot with a lot of character, but let's talk about why we're all here, the food. Per my brother you can gauge a good restaurant/bar by how good (if they serve it) their sweet potato fries are and these are a knockout (basically the opposite of a Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson match) and the only dancing that's done is with the fries and their Sriracha Mayo as they wait to enter your mouth hole. Their main burger: The Buffalo Bastrop Burger (as pictured) is a delectable journey from ground sirloin city to the tang of the buffalo then to the bite of the bluest of the cheeses which creates the thrill of the ride releasing a satisfaction guaranteed with no need for a warranty. The Mac n Cheese hits you right in the fun bags with its creamy goodness (think Velveeta esq texture), flavor profile, and extra melted cheese saying, "Hey! You have to get through me first!!" and daggumit I will!! Great spot, great food, you shant be disappointed!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“As soon as we walked into Dearest, I knew this was going to be one of my favorite bars in Austin. We’ve been frequenting similar spots throughout our decade of drinking in the city, but this place immediately felt like home. The drinks are a lot of fun, and the staff is incredibly welcoming. Zack, the manager, is the man! The ambiance is fantastic—super Texas, super Austin—with wild, eclectic decor that has its own unique vibe. There’s a hint of something a little edgy, maybe even a touch of dark humor in the design, but it all adds to the charm. The outdoor trailers with misters are a great touch, and the crowd always seems to be having a blast. It’s like hanging out in your backyard with your buddies, but with a cool, late-night twist. And let’s not forget the Mountain Dew—definitely a plus to an already super dope experience!“

“Great drinks with low key atmosphere“

“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!“

“This place is a whole vibe!“

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

“Great little hideout in the Domain.“

“Awesome spot. My brother and I made a reservation while we were in town and it couldn't have been better all around from the music to the cocktails to the food A+ hopefully you go on a night Matt is working he's a great bartender and they are lucky to have him“

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

“A menu that remains solid & dependable yet fresh, rotating flavor with the season, a team that that is present, informed, and always good for a quick friendly convo, with a sublime atmosphere that merges seamlessly into the life of the surrounding neighborhood.“

“We went to Bar Toti to try their all night happy hour on a Monday and it made for a lovely night! It is a small space, very intimate and cute. We sat outside at first before moving inside because of weather and both areas had a lovely ambiance. About the food - I’ll go into detail about each dish we got and why I gave it 3 stars. The hongos a la plancha comes highly recommended from both reviews and staff, however I wished I had gotten something else after trying it. The mushrooms that we were served were not the meaty, scored ones shown in other photos, ours looked and tasted overcooked and were swimming in oil. I don’t think this dish fit my personal tastes as it was mostly just very oily and rich, so if you also dislike those flavors, I don’t recommend it. Also, the burger didn’t live up to the hype for me, as I had heard it was one of the best smash burgers in town and it unfortunately was not a standout to me. I appreciate its uniqueness and the happy hour deal, but it was not exactly well executed - the bun took up most of my bites, it had an overpowering mustard flavor, and I could barely taste the ham. I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt because many other reviews rave about these dishes, so they could’ve just had an off night! We ordered the fries and the focaccia as well, both were good and the focaccia was beautiful but over-salted. The overall flavors of the menu are along the lines of these dishes, quite salty & oily with not much freshness or bright flavors. I’m hoping I’m the exception, but the food wasn’t amazing to me. The service was wonderful, all the staff are very accommodating and friendly! Special thank you to Steven, he was a great server.“

“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! 🫶🏽“

“Kalimotxo offers a well balanced mix of great food, drinks, and atmosphere. Our server, Brandon, was exceptional: knowledgeable, intuitive, and precise with his recommendations. His understanding of both food and cocktails on the menu elevated the entire experience. The rest of the staff mirrored the same professionalism and warmth. A solid choice for anyone looking for quality food, drinks, and great service.“

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

“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“

“Very nice mediterranean options, would recommend.“

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

“Amazing food. I had an absolute food coma experience. They are top notch and incredibly affordable food and great atmosphere. Highly recommend.“

“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 😘“

“From the time we walked in, we were made to feel at home. Funny that we had Jack for a server. I remembered him from a couple years ago at your location in Round Rock. The man has not missed a step. Patient, kind, attentive without being a helicopter. Can't say enough good things about him.....and everyone else in our party of six has said the same things I just told you. Quite impressive! Jack should be proud of all of you. (yes, I'm talking about Jack Gilmore) I've been a huge fan since we were introduced at the Kitchen on 71 probably 12 or 14 years ago. Keep doing what y'all do! All of your restaurants spell one thing: Consistent Quality! And you can quote me on that! Rick Goncher, EA MSCTA Ax-S-Tax, Georgetown, Tx.“

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

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

“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.“

“Awesome food & cold beer. Great atmosphere!! Highly recommended!!“

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

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

“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 :)“

“Really enjoyed this! The only reason for 4 stars is there were a couple of dishes that weren't as delicious as the others. Highly recommend the Ants on a Log salad. The MASH game on the back of the menu makes for a great date activity.“

“Great selection and Service“

“Came in from out of town and this is the first place we stopped, glad we did. Our bartender, Kenny, was outgoing and funny. Gave us some great recommendations for other local bars. Prices were very cheap here for the area. Had the buffalo wings and they were great. Can't recommend this place enough.“

“I went for the $25 sunday steak special and was not disappointed. The steak was rather large and cooked well. I also ordered a salad and a crème brûlée, which were also delicious. Atmosphere of the restaurant is very cool and all of the staff look very hipster. Great ambience and a great menu.“

“Wonderful experience catering smokin beauty for a grad party for ~30 people. Portions were generous, prices were great, service was punctual and professional, and most importantly- food was delicious! Got lots of compliments and had plenty of leftovers“

“Friendly staff! Great beers!“