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    The Austin Shaker

    4.9 (55 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Clau R.

    Gotta love the Austin Shaker! Such a great local spot to grab wine, liquor, beer, and assorted bar items. There are a bunch of free parking spots out front, but if you live locally, you can just walk right over! My boyfriend has been several times over the last year or so and raved about it to me, so I finally went this week and realized what the hype was all about. Don't be fooled by the small, unassuming exterior. The Austin Shaker is stocked with high quality, artfully selected liquors and wines. The owners clearly have an eye for quality products and take great care in selecting what to bring to the store. We walked in and there was one other customer checking out. A friendly employee immediately came over to us and asked how he could help. He provided incredible recommendations, and we learned some new things about the wine we ultimately selected. Also, randomly, this place is dog friendly. They keep dog treats on the counter, which is a nice touch! We brought our sweet bernedoodle, and there was no issue!

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    AJ B.

    I heard about this place from my whiskey club and decided to stop by and see if I could get a few special bottles for my friends birthday. I was able to find everything I needed and more! They have a great selection of almost anything you can think of to drink! From bottles to cans and even gift bags to fit the bottles in, Austin shaker did not disappoint. The staff was helpful in finding the specific bottles I was looking for, and even helped me pack the bottles into the gift bag and remove the tags. I love the sign on the payment platform that says "don't hit on the staff", it's giving pro women and I love that for us. As the floor mat says, this is definitely one of the best little hooch houses in Texas.

    Derek E.

    What really does set this store apart are the owners David and Kiki. He knows all things about beer, locally and nationally, and she is a whiskey expert (and I assume other liquor expert). The inside is small, but there is 0 wasted space. Makes for efficient shopping when you can trust whatever you pick off the shelf will be a good buy. I've followed Kiki's recommendations on grabbing some of the locally based Kooper Family Rye Whiskey, and the Hudson Baby Bourbon Whiskey, both of which are excellent! They also have a cool supply of bar tools here, many of which are old school. You should probably get on their mailing list, especially if you are interested in special beer releases. A couple of months ago when The Bruery started distributing to Austin, David recommended trying their sour stout Tart of Darkness, and that too was amazing. Walking in here makes me feel like I'm hanging out at the barber shop of beer gossip. I found out last night that Oskar Blues bought Cigar City..meaning this renowned beer will finally be available in Austin! So basically if you want quality products or to get some knowledge dropped on you, swing by The Austin Shaker!

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    Great prices, friendly service, cute Boston Terrier in there sometimes!!! Please support this local Austin Business!!

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    Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Great selection. Local. You know what? Stay away. I don't want you crowding me while I'm here.

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    Dirty Bill's (gotta love the name) is literally right next door to J. Carvers where we had dinner…read more Dirty Bill's was on and popping!!! We were drawn in by the music. They were spinning some popular tunes. The place was packed with a very fun crowd. It appears to be a bar you come to have drinks and chat. There was a small area where dancing could take place, but no one was dancing at the time. The staff including the general manager was super friendly. It felt like a wedding reception as you came into the club where you were greeted...very warm and welcoming. We had a drink and stayed a short while. It looked like a place you could come for a girls or guys night out or celebrating a fun occasion. Will definitely consider Dirty Bill's for a future fun evening...

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