50 Best Bars in Austin

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

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

“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.“

“Great spot. Great service.“

“I have gone to Elizabeth Street for years and have to say this past visit was one of my favorites. We went at night had reservations and were sat quickly. The staff was friendly and we sat outside as the inside can get loud. We loved the lighting and the food was delicious!“

“We mistakenly showed up here cause my buddy thought there was a certain food truck around but it wasn’t and I sure was glad he was wrong cause I was introduced to one of the best coffees ever created. The coconut horchata cold brew will save your life on the hottest of days. That beauty saved the trip and altered our moods immensely cause we were cookin in that heat. Unreal stuff. Get the large and be large. 10/10 babe“

“Fantastic spot for breakfast or brunch“

“The atmosphere was great. The service and the patrons were sociable. There was seating outdoors that was closed in, which we loved. The food was good. I sprinkled a little salt on the burger, and it immediately came to life. I would most definitely go again.“

“Awesome burgers and the monthly special burger is usually pretty fun and tasty (the peach bacon jam one with lemon drizzled arugula was out of this world).

It can get packed and sometimes the atmosphere rides the line between intimate and claustrophobic, usually on the weekends. Made some great friends here and had magical evenings. It's a special spot.“

“Cool East Austin spot with strong cocktails and friendly staff. Animal lovers, however, may be triggered by the numerous stuffed animals on the wall. Definitely worth checking out. It's a great pre-show spot for people heading to Monks Jazz.“

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

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

“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!“

“Great drinks with low key atmosphere“

“Great bartender from Kansas City! Amazing drink specials on happy hour! Yummy frozen Jameson and coffee! Highly recommend this place!“

“You will not find a better, more accommodating staff. We booked through Resy; however, our reservation glitched and canceled (without notifying us). We show up, and the staff is SO gracious and finds a spot for us last minute. Apart from great drinks and atmosphere, what really sets this place apart is the friendly staff and humans who work here. 10/10.“

“Pros:
-Great food and drinks. We loved the broccoli fritters and Frozen Saturn
-Clean, modern atmosphere

Cons:
-Not enough indoor seating
-Server was unpleasant and seemed annoyed to do their job. Rolled eyes when we asked to have two tabs after just arriving/sitting down

Online reservations would be nice as well“

“Great music, and you never do know what fantastic musicians you might find there. This is Austin at its best!“

“Amazing restaurant with delicious food! Unfortunately, the parking attendants broke my friend's car, which put a damper on our dinner. However, the manager handled the situation exceptionally well. They offered us a complimentary dinner and were incredibly kind. We'll definitely be back, but we won't be using the parking services again“

“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“

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

“A group of us visited the dirdie birdie on Sunday on our bachelorette trip. It was the perfect way to end the trip. Each and everyone of us were impressed with the putt putt course, drinks, service, and food. I highly highly recommend visiting the dirdie birdie. I’m sad that there is only one and can’t wait to see if they open more. There is a full service “caddy” on the “green” and each hole is super unique. After we finished the course, we sat down for brunch and were surprised by just how FABULOUS the food was. If ever in Austin again we will definitely be stopping by again!“

“This restaurant in the South Congressional District specialises in Mediterranean flavours and serves classic dishes from Israel, Lebanon, Turkey and Greece. The restaurant's stylish setting is ideal for fine dining and high-end drinks (The Texas Tasty).“

“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.“

“@tollivertravelsWow to the lavender drink in a coupe. The old fashioned was pretty amazing as well. I'm from bourbon country and forgot that buffalo trace is popular here. It was the first bourbon mentioned and I went for it. A+. The music was fun and it was a really chill rainy Wednesday night. The bartenders were very sweet and danced a lot. I'd love to go back.“

“Nice chill spot to kick it“

“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.“

“EsTa Bonito“

“Delicious BBQ! Great ambiance and service!“

“Where do I start? This place is such hidden gem! Service is fast, and food is delicious. The bartender with long and dark hair worked on Tuesday night probably makes one of the best drinks in Austin! I will definitely come back with more friends. Highly recommend their pepper goat cheese pintxos, and croquetas!“

“Great variety of beer selections on tap“

“I crave this place ALL the time. Every single thing on their menu is very tasty. Bahn Mi Breakfast Burger and potato salad, with a ribeye Bloody Mary always cures my hangovers. Fiancé frequently gets the pork belly bahn mi and absolutely loves it. I love this place so much and will continue to supporting them with our patronage. I almost want to even offer my professional photography services to the owner because I love lifting up local businesses I genuinely want to support and see thrive!“

“When it comes to hospitality, Keem is the man! I highly recommend kung Fu Saloon. Come visit Keem at the door, walk in and have good drinks. The place is the vibe. I highly recommend it. Games are free on Sundays. Fun Fun Fun. Keem, you are the man. Thanks for everything. Our time was great at this place. You will thank me for the recommendation.“

“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“

“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).“

“Love this place! Such a cool vibe, great drinks and fun atmosphere. The staff is super friendly and bartenders know how to make the BEST Espresso Martinis! Go see Branton at The Cauldron, he is our favorite and will take such great care of you!“

“Visited Austin over the holiday, with furbaby in tow. Great relaxing place to have a cocktail where we could bring along the pup. The cocktails were incredible. Went home with a bottle of Fierce Whiskers Distillery bourbon. learned later the served the holiday old fashioned with craft ice from FAT ICE.“

“Boujee and delicious. Amazing atmosphere. Beautiful food and peops“

“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!“

“After hearing from a bartender at another place I wanted to check it out. I looked at reviews, knew what to expect and the place is how it was described. I liked the vibe here. Loud music, cool wall hangings. I ordered a beer and the staff told me how the food ordering works. I got the Chicago burger and fries. The burger was made just how the menu describes it, medium. It was absolutely great! I know where to go for a burger next time I’m in town.“

“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“

“Great food! Great atmosphere! lots of soccer fans. I will definitely come back again.“

“Dale and Miles always give great vibes and conversation! Great new cocktail bar with a unique take on craft cocktails. Lots of innovative options, staff has exceptional knowledge of the ingredients and how they mix, and they have an amazing happy hour Tuesday - Friday 3-6pm with $10 craft cocktails. Definitely worth a visit!“

“Hannah is a Freaking Rockstar bartender! Absolutely killing it! She made our experience even better!Tasty fries and pizza rolls from the kitchen as well!Cool sports bar with the "backyard" vibe. Highly recommend checking them out!“

“Great place, Great people, Drink and food spot on. Would highly recommend a visit, as I’ll certainly be returning.“

“We came here for an open mic comedy on Tuesday at 8pm and it was awesome. Cringe, but awesome. I loved how much the venue focuses on community. I was also super surprised that it's open 24/7.

The beer was cheap. And they serve alcohol free beer for $4 which is a win in my book. Definitely a place I'd visit again.“

“I recently became dairy free and not only was the staff so accommodating, they also had so many options! Their pretzel with cashew cheese was fantastic. Their drinks were also so good, especially the mezcal drink. This is truly an underrated gem with LOTS of parking! Highly recommend.“