We had a fantastic time at Drinkwell; on the drive back, we could not stop raving about it from the drinks, to the service and food. Every drink we got was thoughtful, unique, and incredibly well balanced. I got the Buzzed Lightyear which was bright and refreshing and then the Bamboo Highball which was a surprise favorite of the night! My friend ordered the Halfmoon Bay which was a great take on a whiskey sour as well as a second gin-based drink that she also enjoyed. Additionally, both our servers did a great job and made sure to check on us frequently without ever interrupting. The atmosphere is comfortable and it was not too loud even on a Friday night.
I hadn't eaten dinner and ordered the chicken sandwich not expecting anything special. However, this sandwich was so good and was maybe one of the best I've had in Austin. The chicken was both incredibly crisp and juicy and had a generous portion of slaw and pickles on it. The fries were also amazing and while we didn't order any other food, we've heard from friends that the burger is also great. While we didn't come for food, the sandwich was so good I would almost come back for just that... really an amazing surprise!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly M.
Drinks are pricey but delicious. The service is great, staff are knowledgeable, sweet and friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Sarah Russo
Always has a good selection of strong, well balanced cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C. V.W.
Other than bartenders being a bit customer blind, excellent drinks
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Danielle G
I used to love this place. Unfortunately, for a bar that is mostly appealing for the atmosphere, having an oddly combative waitress that checked on me every 3 to 5 minutes to ask if I had a drink order--even after letting her know I would just wave her over when ready--was incredibly off-putting. After the second time of letting her know we would wave her over, she then disappeared. That was the most notable odd behavior. Additionally, when I asked for a beer recommendation, she seemed annoyed. Then, when I asked about alcohol concentration, she pointed to the wall and told me it was there. Meanwhile, I couldn't read that far and she could have answered the question just as easily. My friends and I felt as though we were being reprimanded--though for what I don't know. The bar was empty, we weren't taking up a table that someone else was waiting for and we spent a considerable amount of money on drinks. The only thing that was slow going in was my drink order. When we asked to separate the bills into two--and the orders were very clear--we got an attitude and were told with a rude tone that we would have to wait. She then gave herself a 20% tip.
If I were to return to Drink Well and find the short, power-tripping brunette waitress as my only option, I would leave and give up on the spot altogether. Drink Well is nothing without its ambiance, and she ruined it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Daniel Friedman
Great mid-century modern chill vibe and drinks were well made. I did not try the food but from what I saw and heard from the folks sitting next to us, the snacks were all amazing. I’ll definitely be back when I’m in Austin!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Paul Worsham
If you like cocktails, this is the place. Don't trust me, try it yourself.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Antonio Manaligod
Didn’t eat any food but the drinks and ambience was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Abigael Dutro
One of the best places in Austin for expertly made cocktails and bites.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bonnie Lanicek
I took myself here on a solo date on Valentine's Day 2025. They had amazing seasonal drinks with picks that had a red heart on the end. The pulled pork sliders are to die for, and I'd drive all the way back just to get those again. Sitting at the bar as a solo patron was perfect, as I got to see my food and drink be prepared right in front of me. Talking to the servers who worked the bar was a fun touch of good ol' Texan hospitality that made me feel noticed and valued as a customer on a holiday meant for togetherness. The next time I'm in the Austin area, I WILL pay another visit to this amazing place!
Yes, very disappointed. The pricey glass of wine, was very lacking. The pasta dish was over cooked, even burnt and you couldn't chew the burnt parts and over all tasted terrible. We both got the pasta dish and couldn't believe how bad it was. The pricey glass of wine my friend had he liked it. My red glass of wine, I drank it. I would never order another glass. The only thing we liked was one of the two wait staff. And we enjoyed sitting outside. Thank you for allowing me to express our disappointment, P T Thomson
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Daryl J Fink
Small bites, Great Bourbon prices
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vik
Cool little spot! The menu changes regularly, but the drinks and food remain great. Casey and JP are amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mayes White
How did I not know about this place??! Super friendly staff, great food and drinks. Small and intimate setting. Did I mention that the food was soooo good? 😋 #hiddengem #foodie #drinks #greatatmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Claire Anderson
Amazing cocktails curated by staff, great service and ambiance is a plus!
We had a fantastic time at Drinkwell; on the drive back, we could not stop raving about it from the drinks, to the service and food. Every drink we got was thoughtful, unique, and incredibly well balanced. I got the Buzzed Lightyear which was bright and refreshing and then the Bamboo Highball which was a surprise favorite of the night! My friend ordered the Halfmoon Bay which was a great take on a whiskey sour as well as a second gin-based drink that she also enjoyed. Additionally, both our servers did a great job and made sure to check on us frequently without ever interrupting. The atmosphere is comfortable and it was not too loud even on a Friday night.
I hadn't eaten dinner and ordered the chicken sandwich not expecting anything special. However, this sandwich was so good and was maybe one of the best I've had in Austin. The chicken was both incredibly crisp and juicy and had a generous portion of slaw and pickles on it. The fries were also amazing and while we didn't order any other food, we've heard from friends that the burger is also great. While we didn't come for food, the sandwich was so good I would almost come back for just that... really an amazing surprise!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drinks are pricey but delicious. The service is great, staff are knowledgeable, sweet and friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Always has a good selection of strong, well balanced cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Other than bartenders being a bit customer blind, excellent drinks
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
I used to love this place. Unfortunately, for a bar that is mostly appealing for the atmosphere, having an oddly combative waitress that checked on me every 3 to 5 minutes to ask if I had a drink order--even after letting her know I would just wave her over when ready--was incredibly off-putting. After the second time of letting her know we would wave her over, she then disappeared. That was the most notable odd behavior. Additionally, when I asked for a beer recommendation, she seemed annoyed. Then, when I asked about alcohol concentration, she pointed to the wall and told me it was there. Meanwhile, I couldn't read that far and she could have answered the question just as easily. My friends and I felt as though we were being reprimanded--though for what I don't know. The bar was empty, we weren't taking up a table that someone else was waiting for and we spent a considerable amount of money on drinks. The only thing that was slow going in was my drink order. When we asked to separate the bills into two--and the orders were very clear--we got an attitude and were told with a rude tone that we would have to wait. She then gave herself a 20% tip.
If I were to return to Drink Well and find the short, power-tripping brunette waitress as my only option, I would leave and give up on the spot altogether. Drink Well is nothing without its ambiance, and she ruined it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Great mid-century modern chill vibe and drinks were well made. I did not try the food but from what I saw and heard from the folks sitting next to us, the snacks were all amazing. I’ll definitely be back when I’m in Austin!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
If you like cocktails, this is the place. Don't trust me, try it yourself.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Didn’t eat any food but the drinks and ambience was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
One of the best places in Austin for expertly made cocktails and bites.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I took myself here on a solo date on Valentine's Day 2025. They had amazing seasonal drinks with picks that had a red heart on the end. The pulled pork sliders are to die for, and I'd drive all the way back just to get those again. Sitting at the bar as a solo patron was perfect, as I got to see my food and drink be prepared right in front of me. Talking to the servers who worked the bar was a fun touch of good ol' Texan hospitality that made me feel noticed and valued as a customer on a holiday meant for togetherness. The next time I'm in the Austin area, I WILL pay another visit to this amazing place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Yes, very disappointed. The pricey glass of wine, was very lacking. The pasta dish was over cooked, even burnt and you couldn't chew the burnt parts and over all tasted terrible. We both got the pasta dish and couldn't believe how bad it was. The pricey glass of wine my friend had he liked it. My red glass of wine, I drank it. I would never order another glass.
The only thing we liked was one of the two wait staff. And we enjoyed sitting outside.
Thank you for allowing me to express
our disappointment, P T Thomson
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Small bites, Great Bourbon prices
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cool little spot! The menu changes regularly, but the drinks and food remain great. Casey and JP are amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
How did I not know about this place??! Super friendly staff, great food and drinks. Small and intimate setting. Did I mention that the food was soooo good? 😋 #hiddengem #foodie #drinks #greatatmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing cocktails curated by staff, great service and ambiance is a plus!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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