Stopped by one night before dinner and loved the drinks!…read more I got the orange and olive oil gin cocktail - delicious and light and fizzy My husband tried the coffee chocolate cocktail - with 3 different types of flavors and it was SO GOOD It was warm and def coffee / sweet forward but so good Pool table inside and only a couple of spots in the front Service was great - bartender was quick with the drinks and they were amazing Super cute decor inside and plenty of seating

Updating my review from 4 stars to 5 because every visit is just better and better. I've had the…read moretoastie a few times now and boxty balls---YUM! Am I back in Ireland?!? Also that Finding Nemo frozen with Jameson, rum, Guinness, and more...one & done, brahs! Dare I say it's the best in Austin? Yes, I do dare. Slim & Terance have done it again. The mascarpone carajillo is so sick. I could drink it all day long. Slim and his staff are some of the greatest mixologists and bartenders to grace Austin. Great people. Welcoming spot-always! Vibe is insanely good.

Eden Cocktail Bar is a great spot in Austin. The drinks are excellent and I loved the Maravilla. It…read moreis their take on a mezcal old fashioned and it is absolutely fantastic. The music is on point and it makes the whole place feel lively without being overwhelming. One tip: reservations are highly recommended because it fills up quickly. Also, the entrance can be a little tricky to find the first time. You enter from the alley between 6th and 7th Street on San Jacinto. Overall, amazing drinks, great vibe, and definitely a place I recommend checking out if you are in Austin.

PRO TIP: Look for the red light above a purple door tucked in an alley, near a dumpster, behind…read moredirty six. Definitely sketch-- be wary of your surroundings. It's nerve-wracking when you tell your friends, "I know a spot," and then lead them down an alley behind Dirty Sixth... but here we are. In true speakeasy fashion, once you're inside, it's a complete 180. The space is quaint, dark, moody, and intimate. Like all places in Austin, I'd recommend making reservations in advanced since seating is limited. The vibe is relaxed and low-key, with solid craft cocktails--exactly what I was looking for in my thirties girls' night out. Service is mid.

Hands down my favorite bar I have been too…read more It's beautiful the moment you walk in. The architecture and design creates such a cool vibe. The drinks.... Seriously....The best I've had. Very impressed with the drinks and I enjoyed the inspiration of Japanese liquor and design. Our bartender was so attentive and friendly. He made us shots and it was the best thing I've ever had. I been dreaming of the shot everyday. I recommend this place to everyone now. It's dark, it's quiet, it's cool, it's THAT bar. I cannot wait to come back again and again and again. We aren't locals. Not even close. We drove 9 hours. 10/10 will be back

My husband and I went to Trona recently for my birthday. I'd seen photos and promotion (by local…read moreinfluencers) and thought it looked like a cool spot with a funky vibe. Being that we live south, it's rare we ever venture out to the east side so I was excited to try it. We had a 6pm reservation on a Wednesday and were promptly seated at a table. We're big fans of sitting at the bar if available, so we asked to switch and it was no problem. The main reason we came to Trona was due to a pop-up happening by Foodie + Tina. Excellent handrolls, crudo and even the chicory salad was amazing. The cocktails we tried were new to the menu as of this week and came with Christmas flair. They were good but not mind-blowing. The bartenders were super nice and easy to talk to. It was really dark which is normal for a speakeasy but as another reviewer suggested, makes it difficult to read the menu. One thing I noticed was they were burning white copal and it took me immediately to Tulum, MX - smells so good! Parking was easy, in an alley nearby. It might be helpful for customers if they had signage in/near the parking lot - we were unsure if we were in the right spot initially.

We chose Devil May Care to celebrate our 20th anniversary, and it exceeded our expectations in…read moreevery way. When I made our reservation a month in advance, I noted that we were celebrating our anniversary and asked for the best seating available. Despite arriving on a packed Thursday evening, we only waited about five minutes before being seated. The service was exceptional from the start, with our first round of drinks personally delivered by the lovely boss lady. We started with the Tomatini and the Solstice. I expected the Tomatini to be similar to a Bloody Mary, but it was surprisingly light, slightly sweet, and the basil gave it more of a fresh caprese-inspired flavor. It was unique and delicious. The staff noticed our initial table wasn't ideal for an anniversary celebration and graciously moved us to a much more intimate booth. While we waited for our food, they surprised us with complimentary bacon-wrapped dates and two glasses of bubbly to celebrate. Those thoughtful touches made us feel genuinely special. Thursday specials were another fun surprise. The $10 martinis were fantastic, and I loved the "Girl Dinner" special--a Caesar salad and fries. Cute, simple, and delicious. My $10 Cosmopolitan was excellent. For dinner, we shared the prawns, chili chicken, and lamb lollipops. My husband was especially impressed by the perfectly cooked lamb, but honestly every dish was outstanding. Between the intimate atmosphere, attentive service, creative cocktails, delicious food, and all the thoughtful anniversary touches, Devil May Care made our 20th anniversary celebration feel truly memorable. We'll absolutely be back.

Good vibes until you have to order from the incredibly miserable woman bartender with short hair…read moreand a terrible attitude. I mean I get it... it's late, you probably don't want to be there but holy moly... yelling at your patrons wanting drinks is just crazy. Cross this one off the list... better vibes out there with better people and energy

What a vibe! Loved it here. I could probably stay here a whole shift lol…read moreMusic-Perfect Temp-excellent place to escape the heat! Vibes-dark and moody, my fave. Comfortable seating and not too loud so you could have an easy conversation. The drinks were all great and so many options. Such a fantastic atmosphere and idea. Really loved the concept!

One of the best spots for any occasion- I've been here for a large group buyout for my birthday…read more(they have the perfect space for it), and one on one. They have fantastic bartenders and hosts that are always on point with service. Make sure to get a reservation early and request headphones to get the full experience! It's still great vibes if you're lucky enough to get in on a walk-in.

This is a great neighborhood spot that I've been wanting to try! I love that it's a little bungalow…read morecozy feel inside and on the patio, right in the heart of Clarksville/W 6th. The ambiance is great! The menu was a bit challenging to navigate being gluten free, and the safest option ended up being to split the Wagyu (most expensive item on the menu) but it was delicious and we had no regrets. If you are celiac, this might not be the best place to go since the menu changes regularly and is not well labeled. Our waitress was helpful to ask the kitchen questions though! We had great drinks, great food, and a lovely date night on the patio out here. The service was a tad bit slow, but overall it's definitely a place I would come back to!

A group of us stopped by for a friend's birthday dinner on a Friday night. The restaurant has great…read moremood lighting for a cocktail bar and our servers were prompt and helpful. We had a large group and split a few appetizers and entrees. I tried the NOLA BBQ shrimp which were tasty and came with a good amount of shrimp. The baguette was a bit soggy with the sauce - I think I would have preferred a crispier baguette for dipping. One of my favorites was the "when I dip, you dip, we dip" - the ingredients of the dip were just delicious and paired perfectly together! It was polished off pretty quickly by our table. I was also a fan of the crispy brussels sprouts which were just the right level of crispy! For drinks, I tried the BBC which was a highlight of the night. The black color of the drink came from the activated charcoal and made for a very visually ...interesting look. I adored the coconut texture on the side of the glass and appreciated how nicely it was presented. I tried the grasshopper later in the night which felt like more of a miss - the mint flavor was overpowering, though the vanilla ice cream was a nice touch. For entrees, we decided to split a nightcap burger which was juicy and delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed the fries as well. It made for a nice succulent dish to round out the night. All the staff were so friendly and it was a lot of fun catching up with the group in a nice, cozy restaurant in Austin. If I'm back in the city I would love to stop by again for their happy hour!

Foxtail was sexy. Let me try to explain:…read more The vibes were giving warm, dim, intimate without being cramped. The space mixes art deco with a little bit of Spanish flair, tucked beside/adjacent to Mama Betty's. It's big, but arranged in a way that still feels cozy and social. The crowd? Late 20s to early 40s. Grown and attractive. Lively but not chaotic. Vibrant without being loud. Perfect for dressing up a little, socializing and lingering a little. We Ubered there, so I didn't get a full picture of the parking, but it seems like there may be a little parking garage or validated parking area? Maybe a pay for parking? I would read other reviews. Most of the staff? Fantastic. Professional, warm, funny. Our assigned waitress, however, gave off overwhelmed and low-energy. She was short with communication and it sort of dulled our sparkle for a moment, but the drinks and vibes quickly brought it back. Had we had another waitress, this place would have been a 10 out of 10. On to the drinks: Round one: espresso martinis (made with Tito's). Slightly sweet, bold, smooth, and very sippable. No coffee bean decorations on top, but full of flavor. No cream inside...sort of reminding you of a Black Russian. Served in a ribbed coupe glass. Round two: French 75s with Hendrick's. Punchy lemon flavor, a tad sweet, lower champagne notes but still giving French 75. Garnished with a dried lime slice instead of a lemon. Served elegant in those ribbed coupe glasses (which fit the aesthetic perfectly). The cocktails are well-crafted and intentional. They aren't overly boozy, but they are balanced, smooth and polished. Bathrooms? Immaculate. Unisex. Private stall rooms with their own individual doors. Efficient and modern. No long lines. Opportunity to mingle with the opposite sex in the bathroom if that suits your fancy. Foxtail feels like a good place to start a new chapter. We had good conversations and we enjoyed staying out just a little longer than we planned. Their Happy Hour (4:30-6pm weekdays) is officially on my radar for the future. I'll be back. I want this place to be routine. 9 out of 10.

This place is owned by the same owners as Mama Betty's and it's right next door. We only came here…read morebecause Mama's told us an hour wait. I was pleasantly surprised by the ambiance. It's a very cute bar that you would expect to see in downtown Austin. The service was extremely fast and by the time we got all of our drinks, our table at Mama's was ready. So it definitely was NOT an hour wait. And it was a Saturday. We ordered some wines and the Parmesan fries which were really good. I would definitely come back here again.

Do you think a cocktail bar is the ideal place to eat some mini donuts? Probably not! That is…read moreexactly what we did yesterday. We had a Yelp mini donut event, and the food truck manager told us that he shared space with Half Step and to go right in to eat our donuts. Reluctantly, we went to door of Half Step and asked was it fine to do so. The door manager heartedly said yes, please come on in. We were welcomed with open arms. The bar was mostly full and popping. They have a huge TV screen and extensive cocktail offerings. Since mini donuts do not normally go together with cocktails, next time we will definitely try one of their cocktails. We leisurely ate our donuts and went on our merry way. A big shout out to Half Step bar for their kindness...

We were exploring SXSW installations and came across the Pittsburg House at Half Step bar on Rainey…read moreStreet. They had an open bar with free drinks and live music on the stage out back. I tried several of their craft cocktails including the Frozen Pinacolada with 3 rum blend, pineapple, coconut and a hint of lime which was my favorite drink on the menu. Also had a craft mezcal margarita and tried the Paloma as well. Service was consistently friendly and attentive in my experience, even when it's busy. The pace can slow down a bit during peak hours, but nothing out of the ordinary for a popular bar. They have a great outdoor seating area with a stage for their live music performances. They had several bands on location performing at the event. There was plenty of outdoor seating. Overall, Half Step is a great spot if you're looking for a solid cocktail bar experience in Austin with a relaxed, slightly hidden-gem vibe.