48 Best Cocktail Bars in Austin

“A great spot and fun atmosphere.“

“We have always LOVED HNT! We came here for a lot of celebrations when me and my husband were dating, engaged and married. The drinks are amazing and the service is incredible.
Some general feedback is we have never felt rushed here but this time we did. First off our drinks took awhile which didn’t feel normal for them. I saw one of our drinks sitting there for a while. The check was brought 15 minutes early but we wanted to order one more drink that we get to share everytime we come here! Then… at 6:58 we were told we needed to leave (our reservation ended at 7!) we were just chatting for one minute and we knew our time was almost up but to be told “we need this table asap” was pretty weird, we’ve probably been here more than 20 times and this is the first time I would say we felt rushed and it left us feeling bummed because it felt rude from a place we’ve come to love for so many years. We will definitely keep coming but think that’s definitely an area of improvement! It sucks to feel rushed. We knew our reservation was ending and in all our years coming we’ve never been rushed like that.“

“Great mix of cocktails. I tried a variety of their cocktails and each was perfectly balanced.“

“So good !!! Highly recommend!!!“

“My wife and I had the best experience here for my birthday lunch, I'm so glad we chose this restaurant to eat at while in town for the Austin FC match! I can't say enough about the staff and the owner Joel who went out of his way to be extremely kind to us. Not to mention the food and drinks were so good. We'll definitely be back!“

“Food was delicious and the atmosphere was amazing!“

“I love the small intimate atmosphere. I love the vibe of walking into this secret room through the back alley. So cool. I do wish they had appetizers to go along with the drinks. It’s just a sip and chill place. So eat before you enter.“

“Definitely worth a visit at least once! Soulful meal and service experience.“

“Thanks!! We’ll miss your delicious food and presence in the neighborhood“

“Great selection and Service“

“Nice chill spot to kick it“

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

“Happy we went! I've lived in Austin for over 3 years and had always heard about it but never went. Drinks were reasonably priced given how well they were crafted. Will def be back!! Wish they had some more substantial food but I get the vibe it makes sense why it's limited but overall I enjoyed“

“We had such a great experience tonight! Kawthar was an amazing server. She was attentive, patient with all of our questions, and made sure everything came out just the way we wanted. She went above and beyond to make our birthday girl feel celebrated, and it truly made the night special. You can tell she genuinely cares about the guests she’s serving. Thank you, Kawthar, for making our evening so memorable — we’ll definitely be back!“

“This place is amazing it’s a breath of fresh air“

“Great Food and awesome ambiance.“

“Just had one of the best culinary experiences ever at Ember! The food, service and atmosphere was unbelievable! Highly recommended if you’re visit downtown Austin!“

“Wow! What a cool hotel! AND noon checkout?!!! Sweet! I’ll be back!“

“I love this place specially the staff because they are kindness, polait and be able to support you with resources that you need A+ to Ashlyn , Kelly and the manager Howie for helping me when I really need it .Also, Alexia always have a smile to the customer.You will feel at home .Nice place to stay and enjoy the art and 🎶. Close to Good restaraunts including vegetarian food , pharmacy and grocery store too. Also, near to museums, capitol state ,and bus stop, stop thinking twice. Price are incredible!😊“

“It’s Wutang night or 90s R&B/Hip Hop night? Either way I’m compelled to leave a review post kaytranada show bc it’s exactly what I wanted without knowing.

The seasonal cocktails overdelivered and I’m very impressed with the complex flavors that somehow stay rounded. I’m drinking something that tastes like vanilla cake frosting and I love it??? My previous drink had cacao, sarsaparilla, whiskey. The bartender is obviously talented and gives good energy.

Also +1000 for the fun Halloween decor I love it ? ??‍♀️ ? I did have a hot dog and nothing special - it gave what it needed to give“

“Kalimotxo is a true culinary gem in Austin. I was so grateful when my friend hosted a dinner here. The service was incredible from start to finish warm, attentive, and genuinely knowledgeable. Every dish delivered deep, rich, vibrant flavors with beautiful plating.

A few top picks

Clear as Day Cocktail***
The Tomato Salad
Shisito Peppers
Texas Wagyu Ribeye***
Tuna Crudo
Blistered Cheesecake

Each presentation felt like art. The cocktails were just as impressive balanced, creative, and absolutely delicious despite insisting that I would have one I failed! The way they are able to get the ice so clear in the clear as day cocktail is still unbelievable to me. If you’re an mezcal fan you have to order it. I also had a delicious glass of wine. This is a must-visit for anyone who loves a dining experience that dazzles and impresses on every level. Book your reservation today! Trust me.“

“Amazing staff. They made one of my favorite go to drinks. Colorado Bulldog. I had the Loaded Italian sandwich and the bread to meat to cheese to vegetable ratio was perfect.“

“I really recommend Juicy Claws 🦞 they have excellent food a lot of options it’s delicious 🤤 and the great thing about it it’s that even they’re a seafood restaurant it’s not fishy smelly 😅 so am glad 😃“

“Amazing is the only way to describe it.“

“We had a blast performing there. Bar tenders were awesome“

“Welcoming spot! I enjoyed my first time! Thank you!“

“Easily the best Vietnamese restaurant I've ever eaten in in the United States - from the 24 hour cooked broth for Phó to the short rib curry or the ribeye fried rice - incredible food, quality, consistency, and presentation for the entire time we've been eating there. This is a gem of a restaurant, also an incredible menu that is the intersection of some classic Indo Chinese flavors“

“We had a wonderful time at our afternoon tea service. The tea was good the food was delicious, and the environment was really charming. Our only complaint was the table was a bit small to accommodate the tea, the tier, the plates and cups. We enjoyed our time and will be coming back again!“

“I was visiting for a conference, and spent a few evenings here. Jordan and Jesse were both fantastic bartenders, offering drink suggestions and local information. And they both poured an excellent drink (and somehow remembered the names if all of us wild and crazy radio people!). All around awesome service!“

“My new favorite spot in austin. Incredible ambiance, music/DJ (Sinclair guy) was out of this world, service was top tier (Emily, Shawna, Adam), so much fun. Originally came for 1 drink after dinner and stayed for hours, this will be our go-to place now. Love you guys!“

“Great place to eat watch games or and chill all around great ppl in and outside“

“My fiancé and I stopped by for brunch and were so impressed — I’ve never rated a place 10/10 before, but this one absolutely deserves it! The food was incredible — my fiancé had the steak and eggs, and I had the Day Maker Classic. Both were perfectly cooked and full of flavor. We also shared a side of pancakes, which were fluffy, delicious, and honestly some of the best I’ve had.

The coffee was amazing too — rich and smooth, not bitter at all. Our server (I believe his name was Ryan or Bryan) was super friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better.

Everything from the food to the service and atmosphere was perfect. We’ll definitely be coming back! Highly recommend this spot to anyone visiting Austin. ☕🥞🍳“

“Great drinks! Great staff! Great atmosphere! Great music!“

“everything in life will be muted and dull until I return to Olamaie it is exceptional to the point that I have lost sense of punctuation and capitalization truly“

“The was the first time checking out the bar. I'm glad a 90s group was performing there that night cause it was good music to listen too while chilling with a friend. I liked the seating area as well. Even though I didn't dance the dance floor was a decent size.“

“Chris and Randy really helped us make our annual spring client event a success. Lovebirds is a super cute place with a great combination of indoor and outdoor space and creative cocktails. The photo booth was a hit and they're flexibility with letting us posts a lot of our branding around the room was super helpful. Our Guests loved the location.“

“great customer service and A++ quality“

“Our waitress Jade & the bartender Vanessa were friendly and attentive! The drinks were phenomenal and the service was even better. Jade was helpful in our drink recommendations and food suggestions. I had the buffalo cauliflower and ahi tuna tacos. Perfect rooftop vibes. I’ll be back!“

“Great company, prompt service and great communication through the entire process“

“The food was incredibly delicious, but the prices were pretty steep for a portion that could barely fill you up.

I would love to come back but a $12 drink needs to be taller than a kid’s cup portion for me to want to do so!“

“So fun!! My girls have such a fun time at the kids karaoke 🎤!!!“

“Excellent food and excellent service in a pretty cool building! Definitely would recommend!“

“That's great. Where is this?“

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

“The hummus is wonderful and transported me to the Mediterranean, The Falafel is crunchy on the outside soft on the inside and taste so good. The brunch bagel is fresh and tasty. Service is great 11/10. Highly recommend you will not regret eating here, and there's a good chance you'll become a regular.“

“Loved the drink menu, every cocktail was delicious and so well made. The menu itself is fun and creative.“

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