This place is so much fun. The server was very friendly and patient with our large group. We made a…read morereservation, and they graciously accommodated one extra person last-minute. The food, drinks, and service were great! We loved the ambiance and the entire vibe. We enjoyed the live music on the balcony. It was all a treat! Loved it and will come back.

The view is great, the staff is very friendly and the food is great. Chloe makes the best drinks…read moreand is always so friendly. Karaoke on Mondays is always fun and entertaining with interesting characters.

We headed out to Round Rock to go to Hoot & Annie, the sister lounge to Round Rock Tavern. It's a…read moreswanky, moody, & romantic cocktail bar with NYC vibes. The intimate space is welcoming and relaxing. The staff are incredibly talented mixologists at the top of their game. The reason for our visit is their month-long Star Wars pop-up that started 5/4/26 (of course). They nailed it in every sense of the imagination from themed drinks (alcohol and n/a) to the interior and exterior decor. Hoot & Annie is currently The Mos Eisley Cantina. And, it is! It's as though we've been transformed from this town that's about 20 minutes from Austin to the actual Mos Eisley Cantina. My boyfriend is a huge Star Wars nerd and absolutely loves it. I'm a fan and a supporter and dig it. It's literally the next best thing to Galaxy's Edge. No joke. We love it here and we'll be back even during non-Star Wars times!

You're just too good to be true Can't take my eyes off of…read moreyou...how did I live so close but yet be so far away from knowing this cute little gem even exists!!! I had an absolute blast at Hoot & Annie!! Not only was the bartender a mixologist but the vibes were GREAT!! I love the decor from the chandeliers that are like tree limbs women together, the owl wallpaper and the cute mock little fireplace. The music is a plus. However watching them work magic behind the bar crafting cocktails was beautiful. All the staff is friendly and welcoming. I'll definitely be back!

I always think I'm not going to like this place and I always love it. 5 stars again all around for…read morethe food, ambience, and service. Hot honey chicken sandwich, cattle drive burger (super thick cut bacon), queso, Brussels sprouts truffle fries, sweet potato fries and chicken fried chicken were great. They have great kid options. We will be back!

This place deserves 10 stars. Service, food and ambiance were all just phenomenal. Parking was easy…read moreand the location is perfect. I had the char-grilled chicken sandwich with Swiss, avocado and bacon.. I've never had one this good ANYWHERE. I added the truffle fries which were out of this world delicious and garlicky. Since we were at brunch, my friend got the Avocado toast with a sunny egg and it was beautiful, fresh and had a lightly dressed citrusy vinaigrette arugula on top. Wow! So good. We loved everything about this place and appreciated the light jazzy music playing inside and the exceptionally accommodating service. We will be back for more!

I made a reservation for (one) a few weeks in advance because I'd heard it has one of the best…read moresunset views in Austin, and I wanted to guarantee a good seat. I can confirm: the view is spectacular... if you can actually see it. Only 80% of the tables have a view worth making a reservation for. When I arrived, they seated me at a two-top right by the host stand, just inside the rooftop area. Technically outside, but functionally indoors. My view consisted mostly of the backs of people's heads, a sliver of sky with direct sun, distant buildings, and one very unfortunate, ugly rooftop. The host said she'd try to move me to a table on the "other end," but explained that some guests were overstaying their reservation time limits and hadn't left yet. Then, with a sliver of sun showing, they moved me to the good side of the bar. I was seated in a low lounge setup with a couch and two chairs in a space that could easily fit 5-6 people, and the view was completely different. From there, I could see the water, skyline, bridge, and the rest of the sunset as the sky changed colors. I didn't stay long, because now I felt rude taking such a large table for one person! What I Ordered Botanical Reset Mocktail -- $12 Chocolate Tahini Mousse -- $11 The mocktail was refreshing, but the mousse was the memorable choice. It was one of the best desserts because it was rich, balanced, and an incredible mix of textures and flavors. During bat season, this bar also has a fantastic view of the Congress Avenue Bridge bats, for some of the tables... This bar was confusing to locate. The elevator didn't list the bar, and the floor I initially got off on (following other rooftop wanderers) looked like it belonged to something else entirely. Here's how to find it: Go to the 6th floor. When you exit the regular elevator, turn right. Walk down the hallway to the end. Turn right again, and go down a couple of stairs. P6 will be straight ahead. There's also a separate elevator somewhere else, apparently, but I took the one from the lobby. Seating tip: If they seat you on the side as you enter P6, you might not get much of a view. If you're on the opposite side (like in the photos on their website), the sunset and bridge views are absolutely worth it.

Recently came here for the second time and I had to leave an updated review because this place has…read moreconsistently been disappointing with their service and food. I am not one to leave a negative review but the only thing this place has going for it, is its view. Service here has been very below average during both of my experiences. Our server was not super nice and we went long periods of time waiting for her to come to our table. The food this time around was ok but the shrimp I got to go on my caesar salad were honestly very overcooked. I hate to say it but I am just not a fan of this spot.

These are moments I think why do I live in San Antonio ( and often work in Austin ) when I can just…read morelive here and enjoy great restaurants, bars and weird gothic haunts like this with weird dark goth decor, a scent of palo santo , superb music, a great crowd and amazing drinks! College me would have lived here !! Enjoyed a French 75, my husband enjoyed a smoked Old Fashioned and it was a great place to grab a drink prior to seeing Springsteen at the Moody seated amongst candles , a weird alter of sorts while enjoying some Stevie Wonder as is playing now though some weird NIN or Type O might have been more appropriate

I went to Whisler's and had one of the worst bar experiences I've ever had…read more I had one drink. I was completely sober for all intents and purposes. The bartender claimed I was drunk and cut me off anyway. I was at the bar talking to a girl while waiting to get a drink (the wait was long because the service is very slow, despite the bar not being very busy at all). She was clearly into me, and the bartender kept jumping in trying to talk to her too (instead of doing his job making drinks). He was doing all sorts of things to try and flirt with her and make her laugh: pulling out and showing her buckets of pre mixed cocktails, running and sliding under the bar, etc. She was engaging with both of us , and right in the middle of that, I get cut off out of nowhere. No explanation other than claiming I looked drunk, which I very clearly wasn't. It felt very clear what was going on--he wanted me out of the way. I left and asked the bouncer on my way out if I seemed drunk. This was literally two minutes later. He said no, not at all, and asked me why I would even ask that. I then told him exactly what happened and asked him to let the owner or whoever was in charge know about this extremely unprofessional conduct so they can discipline the bartender. His response was that the bartender has discretion to cut anyone off, and let me know the bartender is supposedly married so he couldn't have been flirting with any of the customers. Well, sounds like his logic is flawed--not only COULD he flirt with his customers, he WAS, and was therefore cheating. I hope his wife finds out. This is perfectly representative of Austin customer service lately and not normal in other places. I was in Tampa for an entire month earlier this year and this would've been unthinkable there. I'm not coming back.

Entering from the lobby, it felt like a maze trying to find the right elevator and then figure out…read morewhere to go once I got off. After exiting the elevator, I ended up meandering through what felt like the entire rooftop pool deck with rows and rows of seating, a beautifully laid-out space, and a huge outdoor area before finally reaching the actual bar on the other side of the building. Verdict: best pool, least impressive late-night drink options. The rooftop space itself is massive and gorgeous, with seating spread around fire features and plenty of room to roam. It's the kind of place that makes you want to book a stay just to have access to the pool and outdoor area. Drink-wise, though, the menu was very limited, and they didn't have any mocktails listed. I asked for "anything mocktail," and they brought me a virgin Lady Bird. It was mostly juice, but still tasty and refreshing for $8.

My friends and I had a FABULOUS time here. The ambiance is beautiful and so cozy! Without a res on…read morea Friday evening (around 6:30/7) we were able to get a nice, big cabana area. The couches were so comfortable and the ambiance was so pretty. In terms of the drinks and food, it was okay! Got the job done, but nothing to rave about. I enjoyed the sliders the most. I enjoyed my drink as well (5th Floor Cooldown) once we added the extra sweetener we requested. Without it, I wasn't a huge fan (wasn't sweet, despite being told that it was). Valet parking is only $15 (for 2 hours) with validation. I appreciated that, as it made parking not a headache.

I made a reservation for 4 last Thursday evening for myself and 3 of my college friends who were in…read moretown for our annual reunion. I had hoped we would get an outdoor table to appreciate the view but all tables were booked when I made the reservation and were still booked when we got there a bit early. It was also overcast that day. Even though we were a bit early, they were able to seat us quickly. We ended up just having drinks and one side item (yummy squash dish). We made the decision to leave before a full meal because the menu wasn't as vegetarian and gluten free friendly as we'd thought it might be. Danny was our waiter and he was very understanding! He gave us several great drink recommendations. We all very much enjoyed our cocktails and mocktail with a side appetizer of squash. We appreciated the discount on valet parking if you eat at Nido and get your ticket validated. I'm sure I'll be back here on a sunny day and book far enough in advance to sit outside.

Nido has a beautiful atmosphere, and the rooftop views overlooking downtown Austin are definitely…read morethe highlight. It's a great spot for drinks. The cocktails were delicious, although definitely on the pricey side. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the setting. The portions were extremely small, and the prices felt very steep for both the quality and the amount served. While the presentation was nice, the taste simply didn't justify the cost. On top of that, having to pay $15 for valet added even more to an already expensive evening. Overall, Nido is worth visiting once for the views and a cocktail, but I personally wouldn't return for dinner. There are plenty of other spots in Austin that offer much better value for the price.

Really enjoyed this rooftop bar at the top of Marriott. It's totally open, but they have space…read moreheaters. The decor and the views are nice. Lots of space, comfy couches, and a good drink menu with some small plates as well. Our servers were also friendly and prompt. Great times, Highly recommend.

The ambiance is pretty cool but the "view" just overlooks a construction site lol. The drinks were…read moregood but pretty expensive, you mostly pay for the presentation (cool cups). The food is yummy! Definitely recommend the Bao buns! The service was really slow and I think at one point they literally forgot about us and I had to wave someone down. Someone different brought out our drinks and someone else brought our food and then our OG waitress brought water after everything arrived. They even told us when they sat us that there was an event coming and we said that's perfect cause we really only had an hour anyways! Then they took forever to serve us and even LONGER to get us our check. I thought the service would be faster since they were also on a time crunch. Also, even after I waved someone down and asked for a check our gal never came- ended up having to get up and track literally anyone down to pay. The food and drinks were fine but I think the service was too disappointing to come back.

most beautiful hotel ive been too…read more aaaand they're not just dog friendly ... they're dog lovers. there's a big difference.

Our annual company holiday party was hosted at the Archer Hotel this year and we had a blast!…read morePlenty of covered parking if you're willing to walk a little bit, so you don't have to use their valet, and the interior of the hotel is really beautiful. We were set up in a ballroom on the second floor with access to the terrace, and the weather was perfect to be outdoors for a bit as the sun was setting. The food was really great too, which is not something I can say for all hotel catering services. My favorites of the evening were the shrimp tarts that were part of the passed appetizers before the buffet-style dinner, as well as the shrimp kebabs (shrimp weren't overcooked!), the garlic mashed potatoes (super garlicky, which I love), the beef tenderloin (cooked a perfect rare and so tender), and the butternut squash soup. My husband also highly enjoyed the fresh wedge salad with blue cheese dressing. We didn't stay the night here, but the experience we had was amazing, so I can imagine the accommodations are equally delightful.

This attractive rooftop cantina feels sophisticated but vacation-casual, indoor and outdoor, Mexico…read moremeets Miami, and I assume the vibe level goes up as it gets later. But the five stars is for the guacamole. The Chicken Pibil Quesadilla "Pizza" (chihuahua, cotija, oaxaca, smoked tomatoes, jalapeño, chimichurri, crema, epazote) was good, but the guacamole was stellar, and we are picky. It could have been the pomegranate or the pickled jalapeño or the red onion (all listed on the menu), but I really think they juiced a whole lime. It is like "try to replicate at home" good. It is like "best thing we ate in Texas this trip besides maybe those two slices of butter cake" good.

I would give this place no stars if I could. Never before have I felt so unwelcomed at a…read morerestaurant. It was a Saturday night, and my friends in I were downtown looking for somewhere to eat. We found their sign down on the street and decided to try them. Immediately upon walking in, we felt unwelcomed. We waited 10 minutes at the front desk for someone to even address us, and then were told to wait while they cleared off a table for us. Twenty minutes later, we went back up to ask about the table and were actually told by the staff that they forgot about it. Finally a table was set for us and we sat down. We all ordered drinks and asked for water at this point. The water was brought, but we waited and waited for our drinks. After another 20 minutes and watching the bartenders (who were not busy this evening) make no moves to make our drinks, we got up and left. I have never had such an experience at a restaurant before. I guess if you do not have a reservation, you are unwelcome here.