Cocktail Bars in Austin worth going out for.

The city everyone moved here for is still around, but you have to know which streets it retreated to.

I keep track of cocktail bars in Austin and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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SNAQUIRIS

SNAQUIRIS Great Terrace

Sun, Sep 13 · 4:00 PM

South Lamar • $$

Coffee shop happy hour

Still Austin Whiskey Co.

Still Austin Whiskey Co.

South Austin

Whiskey & cheap cocktails

Equipment Room

Equipment Room

Greater South River City • $$

Vinyl listening bar

Here Nor There

Here Nor There

Downtown Austin • $$

sophisticated downtown cocktail bar

Hotel Magdalena

Hotel Magdalena

Greater South River City

Retro poolside retreat

Parlor Bar

Parlor Bar

Central Austin • $$

cocktails inspired by local history

Saxon Pub

Saxon Pub

Zilker

Old-school live music den

Cabana Club

Cabana Club Hot right now

Govalle • $$

Ravens game-day headquarters

Devil May Care

Devil May Care

Downtown Austin • $$$

Moody martinis & girl dinner

Techo Mezcaleria & Agave Bar

Techo Mezcaleria & Agave Bar

East Austin • $$

mezcaleria with rooftop views

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Spaceflight Records presents a GRAMMY Awards For Your Consideration event with Austin-based jazz singer Sarah Sharp

Spaceflight Records presents a GRAMMY Awards For Your Consideration event with Austin-based jazz singer Sarah Sharp One-time only

Wed, Sep 16 · 7:30 PM

Downtown Austin • $$

GRAMMY jazz showcase

Fish Shop

Fish Shop

East Cesar Chavez

Raw bar & martinis

04 Center

04 Center

South Lamar

Church sanctuary concerts

Rosewood Social Club

Rosewood Social Club Hot right now

Blackshear-Prospect Hill • $$

East austin all-day hang

Modern Bar

Modern Bar

Downtown Austin • $$

Sophisticated cocktails & DJs

The Rainey House

The Rainey House

Downtown Austin • $$

Backyard drinks & DJs

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Frequently asked questions

How are these cocktail bars in Austin chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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