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We like to sit at the circular bar, so we can spy on all the femme (and homme) fatales. Garage 503 Colorado, 512/369-3490įull of flickering candles and swiveling chairs, this semi-subterranean lair is the type of place James Bond would suggest if you matched with him on Tinder. The sophisticated decor and convivial atmosphere – not to mention the innovative barcraft – will make everything they say sound like sweet nothings. Sure, they may be regaling you with tales from the actuary trade, but you won't mind. Don't you look cute? The Townsend 718 Congress #100, 512/887-8778Ī hop away from the roar of Dirty Sixth and the oonce oonce of the Warehouse District, the Townsend is a place where you can actually hear your date. Go early for Sunday Funday, grab one of the vintage cast-iron tables underneath the oak tree, and get a cocktail in a gold-rimmed coupe. The inside is sleek, with tobacco leather banquettes and marble tables, but the large patio sets Weather Up apart. This Eastside favorite may be an import from New York, but the feel is all Austin. It's the kind of place where you can order from an extensive mezcal selection, but no one will look at you sideways if you chase it with a cheap beer. Recently married owners Billy and Colette Adelle-Dein Hankey have created a dive bar that capitalizes on their experience in upscale hospitality without sacrificing the neighborhood vibe. It's not uncommon to see industry types lurking in the shadows of this Eastside favorite. King Bee Lounge (Photo by Sandy Carson) King Bee Lounge 1906 E. As the city grows, it offers a much-needed lesson: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. The bartenders (and clientele) are still pierced, tattooed, and dressed in black, the guys behind the burger counter are still a little bit surly, and the jukebox is still filled with the most eclectic selection in town. Weird Austin may be more of a marketing tool than a reality these days, but you wouldn't know it when you step inside this Sixth Street mainstay. You might have a headache the next day, but you'll still be smiling. On a hot Austin day, there's nothing better than walking into the cool, dark space, ordering a round of the frozen drink (with a whipped cream vodka floater if you have any sense at all), and sinking into one of the booths for some lively conversation. Sixth, 512/614-4461Īn unholy spawn of a Creamsicle and a screwdriver, Violet Crown's signature orange whips have been responsible for more than a few of our worst hangovers.

And while they may not fully solve the divide between Old Austin and New Austin, they do serve as a nice reminder that a bridge is created with each clink of the glass. We feel these 25 act as a snapshot of not only where Austin bar culture is now but of a city that embraces the past and future in equal measure. We knew we would have to strike some of our favorites off the list – bars that primarily act as venues and restaurants with world-class bar programs. To make this task easier, we did a lot of research – both talking to the hospitality community and taking a more hands-on approach.

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The best spots are a little bit of everything, hosting lazy Sunday Fundays, college bacchanals, and professional happy hours with equal ease.

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We are a city of drinking contrasts, full of upscale dives, punk parlors, and hippie honky-tonks.

It's difficult to think of a city more defined by its bars than Austin, but choosing just which bars define the city sure ain't easy.

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