A total vibe! I loved this spot and the outdoor bar area. It's lit up by twinkle lights with plenty…read moreof TVs to watch the game. They had a frozen watermelon rose I tried which I really like, if you get an additional shooter to go with it, make sure you mix it in! They have a good amount of drinks to choose from, it's a great place to chill with friends and enjoy the weather. Lots of seating and picnic table style seating. I've been twice and would definitely go back!

I recently visited Upstairs at Caroline for a Logitech SXSW installation event, and the experience…read morewas a great mix of creative energy and Austin atmosphere. The venue itself has a lively, open feel with an urban backyard vibe and plenty of space to move around, mingle, and actually take in the installation without feeling crowded. What stood out most was how well the space complemented the event. The layout made it easy to engage with the installation while still enjoying the social vibe. They had space for working virtually as well as displays to test some of the technology. There's a nice balance between indoor comfort and that signature rooftop-style setting, which gives it a relaxed but elevated feel. The staff was friendly and kept things running smoothly, and the overall setup felt thoughtfully organized. Whether you were there to focus on the installation or just take it in casually, the environment supported both. The line was somewhat long to get into the event as it was at capacity and could only allow more people as people were leaving the event. I was given a drink ticket and got to try the Patio Pounder with ilegal mezcal, primo aperitivo, tropical citrus, coconut, grapefruit soda. The bartender was efficient even though the lines were long. The cocktail was enjoyable with the balance of smoky and citrus flavors. They also had a variety of food bites available including chips and queso. creamy street corn, and sliders. The food was gone relatively quickly due to the crowds but it would be replenished periodically. Overall, Upstairs at Caroline proved to be a solid venue for a creative SXSW event versatile, welcoming, and very on-brand for Austin's arts and tech scene.

It's a lovely property in a great location at the heart of the action on Congress Ave (a few blocks…read morefrom downtown). The club is beautifully decorated, and the restaurant/bar serves good food and drink. We stayed in a nice hotel room, but were quite surprised to discover that we had no hot water. After many attempts to fix it, and move us to another room that also did not have hot water, and offer us a third room, we decided to stay in the original room. We wasted a lot of time packing/unpacking, moving between rooms. Eventually one staffer admitted the property had poor hot water circulation in some areas and that the "property was not built as a hotel". The maddening part of all this is the reluctance of the management to admit to what is a known issue, and to offer us a free breakfast as compensation for a $1000 stay. The staff are highly trained to be polite, engaging and outwardly helpful, but are totally unequipped to deal with a real problem that is not easily fixed or papered over.

Coming here requires a change in perspective. It is a wonderful space to work during the day or…read morehold an in-person meeting. Think of it as a calm, upscale sitting lounge with lots of natural light (but still a moodiness, owing to the dark furnishings), that also happens to have food and drinks available. You may not be promptly served menus like in a restaurant; they aren't going to rush you out to turn your table after 45 minutes either. Come to sit and chat or work, and appreciate the fact that you don't have to dash out to get a bite to eat when you get too hungry. The guac is great. The protein in the smoothies is not sufficiently blended.

Austin Club My…read morecousins hosted a wedding reception at the beautiful Austin Club. It is formerly The Millett Opera House. The food served, the drinks from the bartenders, and the overall classy and timeless feeling the Austin Club gave made for a beautiful reception full of joy. For dinner we were served a Chicken Piccata with Brussels Sprouts and Mashed Potatoes that was top notch. I haven't had a regular meal here, but the Austin Club was a great event space as a guest, and I had a great time at the venue. RIYL: Class in the heart of Austin

Dec 16, 2025 Came…read morefor my Aunts 90th BD celebration with 12 of her closest friends I had a shrimp cocktail to start, a filet mignon with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus for the main and candied pecans with vanilla ice cream for dessert. Everything tasted fabulous. Others had stuffed chicken or sea bass. I got to try the sea bass; it was delicious as well. Props to our waiter George! Top notch. Each dish had a fresh orchid on it, which I collected most of to take home. I snuck away from the dinner party to look around. Now, what I discovered. The blue ceiling mural has a face of one of the local opera singers back in the day; Priscilla. In the video you'll hear the story told by Alex (the asst mgr) who was kind enough to show me the upstairs and tell me about Ms Priscilla. Great food, great svc, lovely historical bldg. If the walls could talk...

We stopped by Violet Crown for a drink when Uptown Sports Club had too long of a wait. Definitely…read morea different vibe from what we were looking for. There's a sizeable patio out front that looked pretty nice but inside was dark and dank. We did enjoy sitting on their shaded back patio while we drank our beers but probably won't be going back. There are a lot of better choices out there.

Solid dive bar with great dreamsicle frozen drinks! They also had a tasty food truck outside, the…read morepatio in front and back and large space inside made for a great group gathering!

Food here is always incredible. Seating area outside is my go to. It's not the most well known…read moreplace meaning you can usually get your food pretty quickly during peak hours where you'd wait forever at anywhere else nearby

My experience at yellow jacket social club can only be described as, delicious, delightful,…read moredelectable, and delightful. At the forefront of my endless wonderful experiences at yj social club, stands one man, one man above all, dan, this man singlehandlely makes me not only smile, but beam happiness. The bartenders light up my day with wonderful service and the team here is really a beautiful medley of the best people. Shout out dan! Ps. Shout out to dan

Having just come home, fresh off our first win, I'm giddy like a little girl…read more Maybe it was tonight's pouring rain? Or perhaps, it was the kegger at home plate? Or possibly, it was a combination of all these things complete with the new friends we've made thanks to this journey. Old friends, new friends. Young friends, Old friends. Whatever the case, Monday night's have never been so much fun! Team IcyHots started out a smattering of friends, acquaintances, yelpers, complete strangers....a few short weeks later, we're teammates, friends, WINNERS! But to tell you the truth, even if we'd lost every single game, it wouldn't have made a bit of difference. WAKA rules!

I love WAKA. I love kickball. I love it so much I showed up last night after a Yelp event dressed…read moreas a tipsy French maid. (The tipsy part is DEFINITELY part of the costume....)They have great parties, and I love parties. Almost everybody is friendly (if you think you're not in this category, start being friendlier, please. I would love to edit this review.) I love Tom. He's a handsome fella who has big plans for Trapped in the Closet. (I also love R. Kelly). I love being catcher (not a euphemism), because I love chatting with all of the other kickball players that I love. There's nothing not to love about WAKA.

Based on an invitation from a Yelp friend, I ended up at Pershing Hall again for Motown Mondays…read more On December 22nd, Pershing Hall not only featured Motown Mondays, but also their Yule Groove and Holiday Market. The Matchmaker Band was belting some soulful songs while guests danced the night away. In addition, local vendors were selling their wares from jewelry and fur coats to books and winterwear, i.e. Spider Goddess Divination, LA LO LA Clothing, and Thunderhouse Media Group. Guests consumed holiday cocktails, competed at Pershing Hall's Ugly Sweater Social, and shopped at the Holiday Pop-Up Market with local vendors. Saint Nic aka Santa was milling about for photos along with his naughty elves. This event was free to the public along with free parking (normal entry fee is $5 for ladies). Doors and market opened at 5 PM, social from 6:30-8:30 PM, and Matchmaker Band began singing and playing at 8:30 PM. It is always fun dancing at Motown Mondays. In full transparency, I enjoyed the band more the last time we were at Motown Mondays. However, I am sure I will return.

Pershing Hall is a great venue with drinks and food options. I have been to a few shows here and…read morereally enjoy the vibe. Parking seems limited so I always take a Lyft. The decor is festive and you can reserve seats and tables if you want a guaranteed spot to sit. I enjoyed the themed cocktails and the sound is pretty good here. Bartenders were very friendly and quick, it's all around a great venue!

THIS IS A BLAST! So…read moreI was playing in another kickball league here in town (we'll call em WAKA) and it was one of the worst experiences I've had in a social sports community. So when I came to NAKID I was not expecting much different, but was stunned at how different and how much more fun I had! My team is the Awful Waffles which was a team in a different league, we were all so fed up with the competiveness of the other leagues. Where they cuss you out if you make a bad play, make a bad call as a ref, basically have no regard for sportsmanship, and to top it off the league is ran by douchebags.It was so refreshing to come to NAKID, its fun still competitive(in a good way) AWESOME TROPHYS, cute girls for you guys out there, as well as flip cup tournaments every week!!! (AHHH HEAVEN!!) You gotta give it a shot!

The staff that help run this are so helpful and very quick to respond to email. I had a small group…read morethat was wanting to play and Dan got back to me right away. He also followed up with me multiple times to make sure my needs were being met. Great service and a ton of fun. I highly recommend NAKID Social Sports. This will be my second season, but it will not be my last.

There is not a lot to say about this program. I have tried to use it for networking, but the fact…read moreof the matter is that every networking event will require you to either purchase a ticket or drinks (or both). There is not a lot of real networking done. The most correspondence I get from them is either them asking me for me money or them asking me to attend an event and pay money. I guess the only real benefit is the ability to use UT libraries, but I can already use the Austin Public library which is already fantastic. I feel bad because my mom paid money for this thinking it would provide a lot of networking opportunities for me, but ultimately I think we were just scammed. It's a shame that they are using predatory practices to target good parents who just want to set their kids up for success. To parents still reading this, please consider just giving your child the cash amount for the alumni membership. As a recent grad, it would have helped immensely compared to the "support" and "resources" offered by Texas exes.

They have picked up the pace before games with frito pie, burgers, tacos, barbecue, beer and more…read more It took minutes for me to get a frito pie (which was not really that impressive but what's a girl to do if she's hungry) and bottle of water in the "plaza" area. Fans have the option of watching any of one hundred (it seemed like that many but really probably a dozen) big screen or mid-screen televisions and just skip the stadium. Especially if it's raining! Belly up to one of the numerous bars for a Bloody Mary, beer or glass of wine.