The Elephant Room is one of Austin's most widely known jazz venues. It is located below street…read morelevel on Congress Avenue. If you are claustrophobic, this might not be the best place for you. From the street level, you walk down steps to enter the club. This basement club delivers an authentic jazz experience. The dim lighting, narrow long room, and close seating create an intimate atmosphere. Live jazz musicians are hosted every night of the week, often with multiple sets, featuring a mix of local musicians, rotating house bands, and visiting musicians. Because of the tight space, you are always close to the stage. Tonight's headliner was the Concept Orchestra. Cover tonight was $7. Cocktails range $14-16. The room was pretty tightly packed creating positive vibes.

One of the best bars in Austin. To my dying breath I will say that…read more Love the live jazz. It's constantly full of people, which is fitting because the vibes are so good. It's a hit or miss with the cocktails - the espresso martini is delicious but some of the other drinks are quite strong.

This place is a total hoot. Go for Chicken Shit Bingo, you will not be disappointed. It's one of a…read morekind.

It's a cool place with mostly friendly people and 2 pleasant for the most part, bartenders the last…read more3 times we went in there. My boyfriend and I will go to Bike Farm next door for bike service. We've have a few beers at Little Longhorn etc, but this one time (4:30 pm on a Wednesday) we went in recently. NO ONE was in there and I set my bag on a barstool, of maaaaaany open barstools. An older man walks up and says' "I MADE THIS BAR WITH HOOKS so you can put your purse underneath. It wasn't what he said, it was how he said it with a condescending attitude and tone. I was apparently a menace or "youngin" being rude. I removed my purse from the stool and put it on the way too tiny hook for anyone's bag and then LITERALLY NO ONE sat there the next 40 minutes until we left. I'm always thoughtful, that if it's a crowded place, that I wouldn't take up a stool with my bag . Him, his comment and attitude were unnecessary. Whether he "built" the bar or not. You're running customers off by having a shit attitude. See you never LLS and crappy attitude old man "who built the bar"

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.

One of the best bars in Austin for an intimate couple or double date experience…read more Sound may not seem like a big deal, but the older I get the more I realize its importance. A bit hard to describe, but it's just acoustically pleasing to sit in here and have a cocktail. The environment seems to stimulate good conversation. Food is top notch (try the waffles and tuna tartare). Drinks are elevated, with a nice variety to go along with solid presentation.

Walking into Deep Eddy's is like going back in time... an old school dive bar where you can get a…read morecheap drink, play some pool, and spark up a conversation with a stranger at the bar. It's a surprising but unassuming melting pot of Austinites of every stripe that's open 7 days a week, rain or shine, and most (if not all) holidays. No frills. No nonsense. They take happy hour very seriously with their Mon-Thurs 12-1 (??) and 7-8 options. The beer is cold and comes in mugs, mini-pitchers, and pitcher-pitchers -- and all for the cheapest price in Austin. They also have liquor and mixers ...and technically wine (if you dare) but I don't know that anyone's ordered wine here in the last 50 years. I'm tempted to ask just for giggles but risk, of course, being thrown out by one of their friendliest or surliest bartenders. It really is a choose your own adventure type of place.

The King of Neighborhood Dive Bars (and that's an absolute compliment)!…read moreDeep Eddy Cabaret is a family-owned business that's been around since 1950 or so. I've gotta sidestep and mention that it reminds me of a favorite dive bar in Pittsburgh where I'm originally from. We like to visit after a day at Deep Eddy Pool and lunch at Pool Burger. We end our day here with Shiner drafts served in perfectly frosted beer mugs. This old-school joint attracts patrons of all ages (21+) and backgrounds. Neighborhood regulars, folks from across town (like us), and tourists. It's that place where you pick up conversation with total strangers and feel like you've made lifelong friends even if you never see them again. The bartenders are great. They actually take the time to chat, ask about your day, what you've done up to that point in the day, etc. The bar is embodied in the kitschy decor you'd expect to find at this type of watering hole. Lots of cool things for the human eye to take in. The prices are insanely affordable. $4 for a Shiner draft! Though I've never actually made it, happy hour is Mon-Thurs 12-1 pm and 7-8 pm. Final note, the bathrooms are super clean!

Went to a live concert for a friend of mine. This place is so iconic and I can't believe I have…read morenot been here. Very Austin, good old Austin vibe all around. Drinks are good. Love it.

Neighborhood campus old dive bar. Good music. Awesome pricing. Friendly staff. Parking is sub par…read more. because it's on campus on the drag so you have to find what you can nearby.

Upscale yet fun cocktail bar with great staff and drinks…read more Food: 4 Service: 4.5 Atmosphere: 4.5 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: yes Highlights - Classy atmosphere - Upstairs has a few tables and a quieter smaller bar - Downstairs has booths tables and a long bar which is a bit more lively - Isaac: skilled bartender that was fun to watch him make the drinks - Great temperature controlled drinks super cold classes--it's the little extra things that make a differene - Some cocktails have very cool glasses: one with a very long stem, a skull, etc. - Martinis: unique shisho and solid vesper - Grilled cheese: looked basic but the gouda and cheddar mix garlic rosemary oil on the sourdough bread, and crispy cheese on edges were great. 4.5 stars - Looks nice but no dress code where the FAQ said come in what you are comfortable in which which I appreciate - Can make reservation on open table and choose upstairs or down Midlights - Downstairs has a different menu than upstairs : down more simple by time period, up more upscale detailed - Pretzels for dessert were just simple tiny crispy choc covered. 3 stars - For the grilled cheese might have been able to go with an upgraded chip from Ruffles--maybe even a Kettle chip Lowlights - Even in quieter upstairs can't hear the bartender when right in front of him - Special board featuring drinks but they were out of the one I wanted

My boyfriend and I came in for happy hour without a reservation and were seated immediately. The…read morebar had a dark, cozy, and intimate atmosphere. We ordered the Espresso Martini, Vodkadora, French 75, and Pisco Sour. All of the drinks were strong and delicious! The service was fantastic as well. The staff was attentive and friendly throughout our visit. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area! We'll definitely be back to try more drinks.

Dark and dirty jazz dive bar... Yea Please! Pair it with a perfect manhattan... absolutely! $5…read morecover that's applied to your tab. Simple, what you see is what you get and it's exactly what I was looking for.

Hidden Gem First…read moreoff Collin is hands down one of the most gracious owners I've ever met. Secondly, I love how this is a listening only venue meaning no talking. I'm a regular and try to come at least a few times a quarter. Last night I saw the ACC faulty play. Talk about a mind blowing experience. All of them (special shout out to Dr J and JWise) are highly skilled in their craft. Whether you are new to jazz or a seasoned veteran you'll be sure to have a pleasant experience at Monk's. Pro Tip: I love sitting right near the piano. 10/10 CMaj7#9 Chords

Worth coming here once just to experience the view…read more The drinks are decent and the food is okay. I got the frozen Mango Margarita, chips & salsa, and Burger with fries. Margarita was good. Salsa was a little too spicy for my taste. Burger was mid, but the fries were great. If I were to return, I would come at sunset, sit outside, order drinks, and enjoy watching the sun go down over the lake.

The Oasis is one of those places you visit for the experience, and it delivers. The views…read moreoverlooking Lake Travis are incredible and easily the highlight of the visit. It's the perfect spot to relax, catch the sunset, and take in the scenery. I honestly came for the views more than the food, but I was pleasantly surprised. The food was good, and the service made for an enjoyable meal while soaking in the atmosphere. If you're in the area, check it out!