Here Nor There is a cool, intimate speakeasy that makes you feel like you've stepped into another…read moreworld through its storybook-style menu and delicious cocktails. The entrance is tucked away in a gated alley, and you'll need a reservation to receive the gate code. As soon as we walked in, we were welcomed with complimentary prosecco. Every drink we tried was fantastic, and you can tell the bartenders put a lot of care and creativity into each cocktail. I highly recommend the Milk & Honey and the Wildflower Highball. Toward the end of our visit, the staff surprised me with a complimentary Desert Water for my birthday. It was such a thoughtful gesture and made my night even more memorable!

Here Nor There is one of the best speakeasies in Austin, hands down…read more The drinks are always incredible--thoughtfully crafted and consistently good. The ambiance is moody and intimate, with music that makes the whole experience feel elevated. Definitely a go-to for a great night.

What a wonderfully whimsical and elegantly earthy , charming little magical place this is! My…read morefriend and I had coffee and tea, respectively, and shared a charcuterie board. All were wonderful. I love the attention to detail and the perfectly friendly, approachable staff. Try this place. It's a rare gem!

Stopped in late night more than once with friends. Love the 'speakeasy' atmosphere. All the staff…read moreare super-friendly and helpful. The 'golden snitch' is delicious. Always a fun time when we stop in.

We stopped by on a fairly busy Saturday afternoon. We were seated immediately by one of the…read morefriendly bartenders without a RSVP - we enjoyed our own private seating area to the right of the bar. Drinks were unique and tasty. I thought "the Hornet" had a nice play between sweet and spicy. My wife enjoyed her "Astrid" cocktail but needed a little more syrup to sweeten it. Fun vibe, looked like a speakeasy but felt like a bar (several loud bachelorette groups were there). Prices are steep ($18-20/drink) but quality and service were good.

Disappointed because we are going up this weekend and apparently they recently closed to the public…read morewhich sucks because it was the one place I wanted to check while in Fredricksburg. I gave it 2 star because I left messages no one called back and finally I sent an email and that when they responded. I think you should update your website and make it known it's not open to the public.

I went there for cigars... not awesome. Selection is weak, inventory doesn't seem to me managed and…read moreworst of all the "humidor" is not controlled. My cigars were on the verge of too dry. Also - oddly, this is not at all a speak easy.

This is a Lakeway destination. Accomplished patrons...and a super staff. I'm a 10 year guy!!!!!!read more

Upon stepping in I felt like I was transported to Miami in the 70s or 80s. Once you enter you turn…read morein your phones making it easy to lose time in connecting with your company. The staff was super nice and attentive our waitress came by multiple times and drinks were good and quick. They have a fun magazine style menu and plenty of options including mocktails. The mocktails were well balanced and not too sweet and my husband enjoyed every drink he tried. We ordered the French fries which were so good the perfect blend of freshness and salt. Would definitely come back for the ambiance and the no phones was a great reminder to connect to who your with and be present.

The vibes are great, but I'm not sure they are worth the wait. There are two lines: one for…read morewalk-ins and one for those with reservations. We waited maybe 15 minutes at the walk-in line as others progressively started to pile on behind us. Then again, even people in the reservation line were waiting. This is definitely the kind of place that wants you to wait. The kind of place that wants to build a line outdoors to intrigue onlookers. We were treated nicely, but we definitely could have gotten in right away. By the time we walked in, the place was probably at 60% capacity. It was standing room only at the bar, but not overcrowded by any means. There is a dress code, but it's not entirely clear what it is. Some guy dressed to the 9s got turned away for not having sleeves whereas I got in with sneakers and a t-shirt. They ask for your cellphones upon entering and give you a key in exchange, but there doesn't seem to be any security to enforce it if you don't want to give them up. I have no problem with their policy, but I bet a lot of customers do. Interestingly, their little social experiment seemed to have a positive effect, where we ended up talking to strangers and vice versa. The Powder Room may be making America social again.

This is THE BEST upscale atmosphere in Fredricksburg. Rustic but Elegant, the bartenders are really…read moregreat and so was the wait staff in spite of it being crowded. Our waiter Marcos was kind and quick. I think the bartenders names are Carlos and Sammy(?) hopefully I remembered them because they've been awesome each visit.

This is a very cool bar in a very cool small Texas town. Comfortable chairs and sofas along with…read moreyour standard bar tables and chairs give you lots of seating options. Located on the main drag of Fredericksburg, it stands out for its character on a street filled with character. Good selection of spirits and creative cocktails make imbibing fun and adventurous. Our server, Devyn, was knowledgeable, personable, quirky, and fun, engaging with us and sharing stories, clearly proud of the bar and her teammates. They may have food, don't know. We went for a drink and had a great experience.

We visited Prohibition ATX and loved our experience! Although it took us about 5 minutes to find…read morethe entrance, once we did, we were glad we made the effort. The atmosphere is very relaxed and cozy/fun. The bartenders were very helpful and the drinks were delicious. I highly recommend the old fashioned!

I am a sucker for a speakeasy when it is done right. I love the idea of being somewhere that not…read moreeveryone knows about. It feels like an IYKYK atmosphere. Located off Anderson Mill in the corner of a strip mall is a bookshelf with a door on the right side. If you cannot figure out the entrance, there is a doorbell to ring as well. I believe it is owned by the same people who own The Mill bar right next door, which makes it feel like a cool bonus space. My friend and I sat next to a faux fireplace, where we were greeted by the only bartender working and placed our order. Once he opened the tab, it was disappointing that he never came back to check if we wanted another drink. It wasn't super busy on the Monday we went, but since he was the only one manning the bar, the bartender was always doing something, so I don't blame him fully for not checking back in with us. I ordered a drink called the Velvet Vice. It looked nothing like the picture and tasted similar to an Aviation cocktail with egg whites. I happened to really like it. It is a very relaxed space, but once the speakeasy gimmick wears off, it does not have much else going for it. It is still a cool place, but I am not sure it was worth the lengthy drive to get there. RIYL: A bar hidden behind a bookshelf

One of the most attractive performing spaces in Austin…read more If they happen to be booking music that you like, you are made in the shade. * The club is on three levels. The Ground Floor: A larger than usual performance space. Larger than usual because it takes up the entire footprint of the building with no space set aside for seating. If you want to dance or they are packing them in SRO, the square footage is there. Okay - it is not as big as the Concourse Project which has an entire South-of the-Airport Industrial Warehouse to work with. But for downtown, it is huge. * The Mezzanine - This is one place to go if you want to sit down. The space is divided between a) a set of large leather chairs with a pool table in the middle. The pool table area is on an open balcony that lets you hear or even watch the bands from on high. There is a bench with stools right on the balcony edge for semi-comfortable listening to the band below. If I am listening to the music, I will take the leather chairs rather than a stool. Ever try boogie-ing on a stool? Ever get transported to a higher place by the mystic beauty of what you are hearing on a stool? Slapstick moments await. However, it is hard to argue with a leather chair for big time listening. b) the Mezzanine bar with and a bunch of chairs and benches near a bowling alley. ?!?!? on the Bowling Alley. The Great Lebowski never had it so good. If you push the matter, the bar might even be able to make you a White Russian. * The Roof - which has one of the nicest and most comfortable roof sitting areas in Austin. There are places with nicer roof views, but not very many places with as much seating and as much comfortable seating. And yes there is a music stage if management decides they want to mix things up soundwise. Mostly though, this is a perfect place to rest your tootsies if standing listening to bands has become too much for you. It is also the perfect safety place if the band downstairs stinks so much, you need two floors of real estate between you and the abomination on stage. * I can't speak for the quality of the bar. I was here for a German government sponsored SXSW showcase - in this case of all Berlin DJs. Berlin DJs are up there with Ibiza DJs for being the best that electronic dance music has to offer. (That night however, an unknown Austin girl filled in for a missing act - and held her own with the best of Berlin. Suxxy Puxxy. Keep your eyes out for her if you like to dance.) The German government was offering free drinks as part of the motivation for you to come in to German Haus and hear free music. No exotic hard to get German beverages but I was pleased to take the normal stuff they were offering. So how good the bar is or how good the musicians they book are are TBD. * * * I generally find the Mohawk is a hard standard to beat ... So it is hard to get me to shift to other clubs. Still the space offered by the Speakeasy is extremely appealing. It would not take much for me to make an excuse to come back.

I've been to speakeasy a dozen times and it's funny how each visit can be completely different…read morebased on the band, event or even floor that you're on. This last visit we were on the main floor watching the live band and the vocalist was SO good. I think they went by the Souvenirs. There were good vibes and lots of dancing and singing. We tried a few drinks but my favorite was the hill country cooler. If you like sweet drinks, this one is for you. It was sweet tea vodka and peach in a cute mason jar with a peach gummy.

Dark moody, keep out sign out front, but no secret password needed for this speakeasy. Our…read morebartender was great! He made us a vodka shot that tasted like a watermelon candy. Yum!

Nice jazz music on the speakers, very cozy, limited seating, one bartender that takes pride in…read moreevery drink so be patient when ordering.

We drop in periodically. Our out-of-town guests love it as it's quite unique…read more We visited Sat eve and were a bit surprised at the prices. I understand the extra for premium liquor, but overall it could be the reason to not return. The drinks are small and averaged $20 each.

Wandering the square with my brother and sister in law who live nearby. James the owner of hydrate…read moredownstairs as well as the saloon chatted with us and sent us upstairs in search of a cold adult beverage! Laurie the bartender was super friendly and was taking care of the whole place. Such a cool environment and tucked away from the busy street below. Beers were cold and cocktails no nonsense. A hidden gem!