Cocktails here are impressive.. better than 90% of places in Austin. Not sure if they have food
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Flavio Arguello
Best cocktail bar in Austin
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Jóvan Howard
Still my favorite, even after my extended absence! Keep killing it yall!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lamonte Williams
JD at Half Step is the definition of mastery in motion. His presence behind the bar is calm, confident, and intentional — you feel like you’re in good hands from the moment he asks what you’d like. He reads people effortlessly and builds drinks that feel personal, not just mixed. The balance and flavor in every cocktail he makes show skill, but it’s the hospitality that makes the experience memorable. JD doesn’t just make drinks — he curates a moment. If you’re in Austin and appreciate craft done right, he’s someone you hope is behind the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linda Bruck
The drinks are very expensive and the bartender, Patrick, actually told me that the customer is not always right and tried to get me to order a drink that I didn’t want. I do not recommend going to a place that has this type of attitude.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
L Baker
This establishment open up their doors and hearts to a entire hotel near by that had a fire around midnight 10/23/25 . Thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
mardell coleman
Great staff, great cocktails, great atmosphere and super friendly patrons.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Scott Ross
Great vibe and yummy cocktails
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Lucas Boyd
Honestly, the best bar in Austin in my opinion. It has such old charm and character with live music, world class cocktails and tremendous people watching. This bar is a must go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Seana Epley (Nosy Nancy)
Cute little place. Small dance floor but we enjoyed it. Drinks were good.
This is a bar on Rainey Street. It has a chill vibe. There’s plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The drinks were pretty good and the bartenders were friendly. It’s great for people watching or just relaxing. There are lots of bachelor and bachelorette parties around here too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ged Pearson
Bri is literally the best! You know when you can’t decide what to drink but you tell the bartender what kind of vibe you’re looking for? Bri understood the assignment! She is seriously the best bartender I’ve ever come across. A hidden gem at this amazing spot on Rainey St. You can’t go to Rainey without stopping in to Half Step to see Bri!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Reibert
Female Bartender with long curly hair made a bad drink and was offended when I asked for a different drink.
Cocktails here are impressive.. better than 90% of places in Austin. Not sure if they have food
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Best cocktail bar in Austin
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Still my favorite, even after my extended absence! Keep killing it yall!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JD at Half Step is the definition of mastery in motion. His presence behind the bar is calm, confident, and intentional — you feel like you’re in good hands from the moment he asks what you’d like. He reads people effortlessly and builds drinks that feel personal, not just mixed. The balance and flavor in every cocktail he makes show skill, but it’s the hospitality that makes the experience memorable. JD doesn’t just make drinks — he curates a moment. If you’re in Austin and appreciate craft done right, he’s someone you hope is behind the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The drinks are very expensive and the bartender, Patrick, actually told me that the customer is not always right and tried to get me to order a drink that I didn’t want. I do not recommend going to a place that has this type of attitude.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
This establishment open up their doors and hearts to a entire hotel near by that had a fire around midnight 10/23/25 . Thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great staff, great cocktails, great atmosphere and super friendly patrons.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great vibe and yummy cocktails
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Honestly, the best bar in Austin in my opinion. It has such old charm and character with live music, world class cocktails and tremendous people watching. This bar is a must go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute little place. Small dance floor but we enjoyed it. Drinks were good.
Atmosphere: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Was able to find a beer I liked. So loud.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Good vibes and good drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a bar on Rainey Street. It has a chill vibe. There’s plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The drinks were pretty good and the bartenders were friendly. It’s great for people watching or just relaxing. There are lots of bachelor and bachelorette parties around here too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Bri is literally the best! You know when you can’t decide what to drink but you tell the bartender what kind of vibe you’re looking for? Bri understood the assignment! She is seriously the best bartender I’ve ever come across. A hidden gem at this amazing spot on Rainey St. You can’t go to Rainey without stopping in to Half Step to see Bri!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Female Bartender with long curly hair made a bad drink and was offended when I asked for a different drink.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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