Super cool venue. Too bad it's on the Georgetown square and the prices have to be so high. Their…read moredomestic canned 12oz beers are $5/ea. Our friends were drinking old fashions, I'd hate to guess how much they were.

DON'T GO INTO THE ATTIC! Nope, never again. Popped in to…read moretown and brought a local friend to dinner. Afterwards we decided to have a drink. Located upstairs above Hydrate in this wanna be speakeasy, with a crusty old New Orleans overflow bar vibe. Squeaky old attic floors and plywood walls. A Rude bartender serving the town gentlemen in nice large glassware. While we sit at one of the few high tops in this tiny place and wait 15 minutes to be waited on we finally order at the bar and wait for the 2 drinks. $32 for two 8 oz plastic cups you'd find at a kids birthday party, one with margarita and the other with rum and coke. After leaving a tip, we had spent $1 more on 2 tiny drinks, in a horrible bar, than we spent on dinner.

Such a fun speakeasy to find and get into! Reservations are necessary so you can get the code to…read morethe gate. It's also a small place, which makes it intimate. I would have loved a little couch instead of the high top table we got. Probably would have stayed longer if we had a more comfortable spot to relax and converse. Would be a really cute spot for a date night if you get a couch. Wasn't too loud. Our waitress didn't know the menu really well, but the drinks were good. Cute presentation and unique flavor combos. I'd recommend hitting this spot for a pre-game drink before heading off for some downtown fun!

Here Nor There is a cool, intimate speakeasy that makes you feel like you've stepped into another…read moreworld through its storybook-style menu and delicious cocktails. The entrance is tucked away in a gated alley, and you'll need a reservation to receive the gate code. As soon as we walked in, we were welcomed with complimentary prosecco. Every drink we tried was fantastic, and you can tell the bartenders put a lot of care and creativity into each cocktail. I highly recommend the Milk & Honey and the Wildflower Highball. Toward the end of our visit, the staff surprised me with a complimentary Desert Water for my birthday. It was such a thoughtful gesture and made my night even more memorable!

Easily my favorite bar in Austin. Friendly staff, immaculate vibes, and amazing drinks made from…read morequality liquors and house-made syrups. If you want a relaxing atmosphere to sit and enjoy a drink and a conversation, this is the place.

We visited Prohibition ATX and loved our experience! Although it took us about 5 minutes to find…read morethe entrance, once we did, we were glad we made the effort. The atmosphere is very relaxed and cozy/fun. The bartenders were very helpful and the drinks were delicious. I highly recommend the old fashioned!

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.

This is such a lovely hideaway bar! The vibes are immaculate and I loved the dark moodiness of it…read moreall. We were a little lost when we first arrived because the door is quite subtle, but fortunately someone else was also entering. Our servers were all very friendly and we were seated by the manager. I highly recommend making a reservation--the only reason we got in was because another reservation for 10:00 didn't show and it was almost 20 past! The drinks were good and they have a pretty solid list of "experimentals" as well as some themed drinks for the bar. I had the Daisy and an espresso martini and enjoyed both. All in all, I think this place is great for a 1:1 or coming with a small group of 2-4 people. And our receipt came inside of a book, which added to the quirkiness of the place. Would definitely come back!

Myself and 3 other friends came in last night. Seemed pretty busy but we were still able to get a…read moretable after about 15 minutes waiting. Great menu with great flavors. Our server was very friendly and attentive. This is where things change. The bartender, asked me if i was born stupid because the door was held open for longer than he'd prefer. As our server was sitting us, we could overhear the bartender saying things about us to bar guests. Totally uncomfortable situation. We stayed for one round of drinks and left as we felt totally unwelcome due to this guys actions. Great place, but how do you run a business with rude staff like that. Also, two signature drinks, two glasses of wine shouldn't cost over $100.

I was invited by a friend, along with 10 of her closest friends, to attend a 1950s-themed murder…read moremystery in The Power Room (conveniently located in the back of Manny's Bar.) Murder mystery events are pretty common in Washington State, and we have attended several over the years. We have also hosted a Star Trek murder mystery dinner at our home. In case you are wondering, the hubs is the Trekkie. Since this was an all-girls event, I was flying solo. My first challenge was deciding what to wear. One thing was transparently clear...I was not about to spend money on an outfit destined to spend the rest of its life collecting dust in the back of my closet. After some extensive "research" (mainly googling 1950s fashion and perusing my closet), I pieced together a respectable 1950s outfit. It consisted of a pencil skirt with a little swing, a short-sleeved cardigan, and a sequined top to fit the prom-night theme. I completed the look with ankle socks, flat shoes, neck scarf, and a period-inspired hair clip. It would not have won an award for best dressed, however, I blended right in. Upon entering The Power Room, we were instructed to surrender our cell phones. Wait...what? My phone is essentially my third arm, personal assistant, camera, GPS, calculator and all things essential. Are you serious?! I exhaled as I handed over my phone. You received a wristband with your locker key attached. While I may not always agree with the rules, I am a dedicated rules follower. I reluctantly complied and tried to survive the acute separation anxiety. In addition, the event required a two-drink minimum, and the food options were fairly limited. Our server did an outstanding job keeping everyone's orders straight. Considering our group size and enthusiasm level, that alone deserved an award. Drinks and food were good. The murder mystery itself differed from others I have attended. Typically, the suspects are played by seasoned performers who can think on their feet and fully commit to their roles. In this version, audience members were selected to play the suspects. While this created some hilarious and unpredictable moments, it also led to occasional responses like, "I don't know," or, "Give me a minute to think about that," which is suboptimal when trying to solve a murder. Even still, the audience participation added a unique charm and plenty of laughs. At the end of the evening, awards were handed out for Best Suspect, Best Death Scene, and the team that successfully solved the murder mystery. I am proud to report that one of our friends won Best Death Scene, proving that if you're going to be murdered, you should at least go out with flair. Now for our team... Let's just say the killer will not be losing any sleep over our investigative abilities as we did not solve the murder. Importantly, the evening was tremendously fun. Between the costumes, the laughter, the over-the-top performances, and the challenge of solving the crime, it made for a memorable night out.

We got there on time and had to wait 20 mins to be sat. We were asked to leave our table promptly…read moreat the 90-minute mark from when our reservation was supposed to begin; not factoring the time we lost at the table due to it not being ready for us. But it was more important to the Powder Room that the next group got their table on time, apparently. The drinks took soooo long, we got ONE round in, and were asked to leave the table before our second round arrived. They had no issues when taking our second round order while we were seated, but we were asked to leave the table immediately after. This round also took forever and we drank it standing, crowded, in everyone's way. I was embarrassed as it was my birthday, and I was taking a group of 7 other people - new to Austin - here to check out what was one of my favorite spots. I was bragging about it and chose it over other spots on their list. They hated it. I'm disappointed. Our server was great to us and apologetic about the service bar.

Great vibe on a Friday night. Jules has put together an eclectic venue that is a great design store…read moreduring the day and then transforms to a club scene. Live music from Brian Andrew Lee is amazing. He has great guitar skills and rich, full vocals. A must try spot in Lakeway.

Absolute stunning bar and the interior is very Feng Shui. Love this place and Kelly is an amazing…read morebartender, not to mention how kind she was to us during closing. Can't recommend this place enough!

Great cigar launch and bar. Good drinks, not to loud, excellent service and nice atmosphere.read more

I was in town for the Texas A&M game and had 2 hours to "burn" before heading to the airport. I'm…read morean experienced cigar smoker and found the Velvet Leaf. The staff couldn't be nicer or more helpful. Great guys. Clientele were a little tougher than my typical cigar lounges but I loved the decor. Drink selection was great as was the music... spot on for the blues-like theme. Only suggestions might be lightening up the humidor so you can see the cigars better. Thanks for a short stay over!