My favorite neighborhood bar, glad it stayed in the neighborhood even though it had to move. Best…read morestaff, best owners, great neighbors except for one a-hole that is on a mission to complain about people being happy. Hope she fixes whatever is wrong in her life that makes her the way she is. Go to therapy Mayra, your kids will probably appreciate it. Great food truck too, finally. Best bands, great music, great people, truly "the friendliest bar you've ever been scared to walk into".

The lost well became the found well…read more Rough opening for the neighborhood metal/punk bar is back. And in a location that's not extremely far away. This location almost seemed a bit larger. They even have a small parking lot this time. Street parking is still on the table. No food at this location yet. But I'm excited to see this place to its fullest.

The bartender/manager interaction here was honestly bizarre and unprofessional. I ordered a drink,…read moreclarified the tequila I wanted, and asked for salt on the rim, completely normal requests when paying premium prices for cocktails. Instead of basic customer service, I was met with attitude, irritation, and eventually being called "bro" and spoken to disrespectfully in front of other people. I work in service myself, so I'm usually very understanding, but this experience completely killed the vibe of the night. If you're going to charge upscale lounge prices, the staff should know how to treat customers professionally instead of acting annoyed that someone wants their order made correctly.

I have serious mixed feelings about this venue. They get great concerts...but…read more.. They have a tiny parking lot which is OK for smaller shows, but they will charge you $20 to park at bigger shows like Juvenile tonight or Psych Fest. The only other parking option is in the residential streets about 5 minutes walk down the road. But I feel extremely bad for the people in those homes who were there before this venue started doing big concerts. With that said...it used to be a cool little bar with a large covered tent stage and they decided that wasn't big enough. It's also sooooo far South. They charge a 20% "TIP" automatically on every bar purchase. So an IPA was nearly $17. Unless C3 or Live Nation has bought them this is just insane. While this is legal...if it's mandatory, it's not a "tip" under IRS rules -- it's a service charge. That means it belongs to the business, not automatically to the server. That's F'd up and they need to change the language on that.

Lots of good shows here including this residency by Gary Clark Jr currently. I've seen blues, pop,…read moreelectronic, and country shows here. I've been to great SXSW parties here and great discussion panels. Apparently they have legendary hot dogs too. And the bartenders are usually really nice.

Came here for a jazz concert. What a wonderful time with live music and a good crowd…read more I truly enjoyed the mix of beautiful sounds of the instruments and the singer was fenomenal. Getting to downtown on that area is just getting harder with construction and difficulty to find good available parking. The homeless are scattered in that area as well. However, thankfully the show was early in the day and the place made it to be enjoyable at least inside you transfer to the world of music. I didn't stay long to have experience any service, but I did see staff being attentive and ready to clean up tables. The place looks clean and well kept. The darker atmosphere makes it very relaxing and intimate.

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.

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.

Came on a Saturday night hoping for a good time, and the verdict was... mixed…read more The bar was pretty slow, which set a low-energy tone from the start. On the drink front, the only White Claw flavor available was pineapple, not ideal, though the bartenders were friendly and the atmosphere has real potential. With the right crowd, this place could be a lot of fun. Now, the food. I'd heard good things, so we ordered. I'm not sure those people were sober when they said that. The fries were genuinely the worst I've ever had, and I don't say that lightly. The pork sliders were okay but on the dry side, and my friend's burger landed in the same "just fine" territory. Nothing memorable. To be fair, maybe it was an off night. The bones of a good spot are there. Nice staff, a vibe that could really come alive with a fuller house. I'd probably give the drinks another shot, but I'll be skipping the food menu next time.

I hope this place is named for the white tiger that went after Sigfried and Roy. This place has an…read moreincredible location, right on South Congress, next to all kinds of trendy and upscale places that are just fun to window shop at. You're gonna need a stiff drink or two before heading into some of these stores along SoCo. Fortunately, this place has 'em! Recently I've been being tricked by the 512 Tequila stand-up-paddleboard they've been parking out in front of the place. I always get kinda confused- is it a sports shop? Are they doing a promotion? Naw, and nah. There's a live music place in the back- of course, this is the Live Music Capitol of the World. The front area serves up some expensive cocktails and beers that ain't cheap. The vibe here is kinda dive bar. Embrace it. The service isn't kind, but it is fast. The beers are cold. The tequila is served with a lime and salt. Nom. Good enough.

The Eleanor is right next door to The Roosevelt and is its sister bar…read more It's mainly an event space with a concrete floor, a cool curved bar, exposed ceilings, and exposed brick and wood walls. Similar in design to The Roosevelt. If you want to go The Roosevelt without reservations and waiting for space to open up, this is a great way to pass the time until then. Just like The Roosevelt, they offer N/A cocktails, classic cocktails, and house creations. The N/A espresso martini is primo. The French 75 is one of the best I've had in the U.S. House creations, Show Business, Estatua Verde, and Standing Ovation are my faves! Show Business: Hendrick's Gin, Witch Hazel, Lavender, and other flavors Estatua Verde: White rum, sherry, lime juice, and more including smoke Standing Ovation: Campari, rum, bourbon, espresso, and more. So. Much. Goodness. They get pretty busy too and service can take a bit but never so long that it's bad. In fact, it's good, especially since you're getting high-end cocktails made by talented mixologists.

Came by for a drink while waiting for a spot next door at the Roosevelt, and the drink itself was…read moregood. The vibe is definitely calmer and more relaxed. It's a chill spot to hang out for a little bit. I probably wouldn't intentionally come out to this spot, but it's worth checking out if you're on the waitlist somewhere else.

Happened here by accident in between airport runs. Wanted to grab a drink and kill sometime,…read morespotted this spot on the side of the highway and decided why not. Figured it was a local dive bar but really didn't know what to expect. Everyone was really nice. The bartender was friendly and the local who came in around the same time as us was also very friendly. We also happened to come in during happy hour so our round of 4 beers was super cheap! We played some pool, hung out and made it back to the airport for the second pickup all very efficiently. Looking at the other reviews it looks like it can get really lively other parts of the day. If you are looking for a dive bar or roadhouse, this is a solid option.

This is the place I sought out every morning as I was heading to a gig : creating a fake "set" of…read morewhat a Texas Roadhouse is supposed to be. Finally after days of emulating the illusion of an atmosphere for tourists, I had the opportunity to stop by. This place is an actual Texas Roadhouse with all the charming intellectuals and authentic environment you could hope for. I'd rather be here than anywhere in "modern" Austin. Do yourself a favor and tell them I sent you. It's a taste of the real Texas we all hope we can find on our journeys.