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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Great drinks with low key atmosphere“

“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!“

“Lovely setting. Fun atmosphere and chilled“

“Fantastic spot for breakfast or brunch“

“What is there that you can't love about this unique venue?“

“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!“

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

“I travel for a living.
I rate burgers as a hobby.
I am a self-proclaimed connoisseur.
I drive rock stars across the USA and Canada to their rock shows.
When in Austin, Casino El Camino is THE place to get a TASTY BURGER.
3/4 pound patties, cooked like a BOSS.
Ya can't go wrong here.
Just trust me.
Only place that can compete with these burgers is Coaches Corner in Covington, KY“

“😃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.“

“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!“

“Shepherd is great! Fun times, good music and love the booing and cheering 🤭🍺“

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

“Such great barbecue! Great Dive Bar atmosphere!“

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

“Love this place and the service is spot on! Great bartenders !“

“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.“

“Honestly, Corrine in the Westin at the Domaim was really good! The service from Tris was amazing. She was friendly, professional, warm and patient. We wanted somewhere calm where we could celebrate my father in laws 82nd birthday. It was perfect. And the food was delicious!“

“Crawfish 🦞 8/10! Season perfectly ✔️About a half pound dead but still very tasty! 337 lady👍🏽“

“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“

“I remember when they were downtown and now that they are on the east side, it's better, IMO. I wanted to check out their happy hour, which is a really good deal! On Mondays, it's half off wine bottles. And their wines are priced fairly to begin with. We tried a listan negro, which I haven't had before, but fun to try. Our bartender Christian was fun to chat with and hear about the history and just talk about the food we had. Patatas bravas, the tuna pintxo and the burger were all delicious and you NEED to get the burnt basque cheesecake. There are a few of their classic dishes from before but i think this new menu is more approachable. The ambiance is lovely, they light candles when the sun sets and gives it a cozy vibe. It's a spacious restaurant at the corner. I hope they thrive because the drinks, service and food were delicious.“

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

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

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

“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).“

“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.“

“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!“

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