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    Daydreamer

    4.1 (62 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Taylor N.

    Okay loooovvvvvveeeee this bar! Such a chill vibe great wine selection. The art is soo fun and good music. Bartenders although busy took time talked laughed. It was all great. Me and my friends went through 3 bottles of wine in 4 hours because it was so chill. I did have a mosquito bite me 3 times but it's Texas people walking in and out nothing they can do. Ohhh and the bathrooms soo clean and cute loved the art in there. Def now on my normal spots list.

    Hannah K.

    Bright, airy, casual, and comfortable, the vibe is more upscale cafe than dive bar. Make no mistake, the drinks are meant for after hours rather than study session-fuel, playful without being gimmicky, and strong enough to remind you you're still imbibing. That said, there's a reasonable array of NA drinks for all your sober needs, too. They've got the classic cocktails covered and some creative new mixes for when you want to try something different. Prices are quite reasonable for the location and quality, making it feel like world apart from the madness on the rest of 6th St. Add in friendly staff, great dog-friendly patio, and a playlist that skips the clichés, and you've got one of the more refreshing spots on the strip.

    Lola M.

    Such a great little spot! This bar is right on E. 6th St. next to my work and today we went for a little birthday celebration after work and it literally took us maybe three minutes to walk there and it was so cute and so well designed when you come in there's a front outside area then you go in and there's a such a cute bar with some seating inside and it's really clean and nice and then you can go outside with your drink and they have a lot of picnic table so you can sit out a picnic table and it's just very very cute. It's such a good spot on E6 to grab a little drink. They also have some snacks I believe as well I saw even little caviar bumps on their menu so such a good spot.

    Taylor M.

    If you want to have champagne, a bump of caviar, and feel cute, Daydreamer is the place. It's low key and you ca bring your dog!

    Clink clink
    Alyssa Marie H.

    You'll daydreaming with their garden scape outdoor seating. Nice cocktails and a friendly crowd of people come through here.

    Frozen Strawberry Aperol Spritz
    Lauren W.

    This was such a cute cocktail spot! It feels tucked away from the rest of the street because of all the plants. There's plenty of seating in the front, inside, and backyard. The staff is also super sweet - the bouncer was giving us great recommendations on places to check out in Austin. We really enjoyed our drinks. They were both tasty and really pretty. The frozen aperol spritz was especially refreshing.

    Brooke D.

    What a cute bar! I came here for a drink on my friends birthday and we had a good experience overall. The bar itself is beautiful and has some nice indoor and outdoor seating. However, I do think the cocktails are a bit expensive and the bartender was not particularly friendly. Overall I would come back, but hopefully next time I have a more positive experience.

    Noanya S.

    Daydreamer was on my to try list and I was in the area and stopped by. I love the openness of the space but everything else was just ok. A little pricey for what you get in my opinion. The drink was just OK and so was the staff. Nothing awful just not memorable ‍

    Danielle M.

    Yummy cocktail bar! The frozen Aperol spritz was sweet and a fun twist on the classic. The naked lunch cocktail was great and well balanced. Fun music and good bartenders, nice to have both the indoor and outdoor areas

    Adrianna H.

    Great spot for a pre dinner drink! The dirty martini was phenomenal- my only wish that they had blue cheese stuffed olives! Patio had nice fans so it was cool in this summer heat! Great vibes all around!

    Toymaker
    Bethany A.

    Daydreamer isn't all aesthetic. In addition to the cute interior and great outdoor patios in the front and back, they also serve really refreshing, high quality cocktails. I tried the Toymaker and really enjoyed it. I reminded me of a lightweight, refreshing old fashioned. I sat at the bar. I was disappointed in the lack of serve provided by the team. I felt like after the first drink, I was pretty much ignored. There were a bunch of people working the bar too. That was disappointing. Service was definitely 3/5.

    Stephanie P.

    We went here for a friends birthday and one of our last stops. Decor was nice place APPEARED inviting however The door staff and bartenders weren't friendly and all seemed as if they could care less on our experience there, drinks were on the expensive side and not great. It was also extremely hot and humid Inside even though there wasn't a lot of people in there. It's was quite a hot evening and it was almost cooler outside then it was Inside. I don't think I'll be back.

    Nhu L.

    This is probably my top 3 favorite bars in East Austin. The ambiance is very dreamy and nice with three locations to enjoy a drink at - the front yard, the bar inside and the backyard (food truck also available!). It's dog friendly which I love and they always have the best drinks. I love it during holiday times because the decorations are so cute! I think this is a great place to start or end the night.

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    Order with Jordan, and Jordan only. Espresso martini and passion fruit daisy specifically!

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    Great vibe. Kind staff and service. Cute bathrooms. Nice place to grab a little snack and some drinks for a catch-up.

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    The Doorman was extremely rude. Unlike anything I've ever experienced as a native Austinite.

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    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.

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    Trona

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    4.5
    (69 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Hands down my favorite bar I have been too…read more It's beautiful the moment you walk in. The architecture and design creates such a cool vibe. The drinks.... Seriously....The best I've had. Very impressed with the drinks and I enjoyed the inspiration of Japanese liquor and design. Our bartender was so attentive and friendly. He made us shots and it was the best thing I've ever had. I been dreaming of the shot everyday. I recommend this place to everyone now. It's dark, it's quiet, it's cool, it's THAT bar. I cannot wait to come back again and again and again. We aren't locals. Not even close. We drove 9 hours. 10/10 will be back

    My husband and I went to Trona recently for my birthday. I'd seen photos and promotion (by local…read moreinfluencers) and thought it looked like a cool spot with a funky vibe. Being that we live south, it's rare we ever venture out to the east side so I was excited to try it. We had a 6pm reservation on a Wednesday and were promptly seated at a table. We're big fans of sitting at the bar if available, so we asked to switch and it was no problem. The main reason we came to Trona was due to a pop-up happening by Foodie + Tina. Excellent handrolls, crudo and even the chicory salad was amazing. The cocktails we tried were new to the menu as of this week and came with Christmas flair. They were good but not mind-blowing. The bartenders were super nice and easy to talk to. It was really dark which is normal for a speakeasy but as another reviewer suggested, makes it difficult to read the menu. One thing I noticed was they were burning white copal and it took me immediately to Tulum, MX - smells so good! Parking was easy, in an alley nearby. It might be helpful for customers if they had signage in/near the parking lot - we were unsure if we were in the right spot initially.

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    Nickel City

    Nickel City

    4.4
    (234 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    One of my favorite bars in Austin. Some people might see it as a little divey, but that's honestly…read morepart of the charm. The atmosphere is always friendly, relaxed, and easy to settle into whether you're there for a quick drink or hanging out for the night. The drinks are consistently great, and they also have really solid weekday food specials. The sliders and tots are definitely the go-to items on the menu and always hit the spot after a few drinks. One thing I especially appreciate is how much effort they put into the themed décor during Christmas and Halloween. It really adds personality to the space and makes coming back during the holidays feel fun and memorable every year. Just an overall great neighborhood bar with good vibes and a lot of character.

    I realize I haven't updated this review since relocating to Austin two years ago. As you may have…read morenoted from my previous review, I'd come here twice a year when visiting from the east coast. One of my stipulations for relocation was to be within walking distance of my beloved Nickel City. Guess what? I am! Less than a five-minute walk. I love this place so much. It's not always about drinking. In fact, quite often I'll do mocktails, water, or soda. It's about community and friendship. The vibe at NC can't fully be expressed in words. It has to be experienced. The staff treat locals and tourists like friends. And, if you're lucky enough, you actually become friends. They're like a family. Same can be said about patrons, whether regulars, sometimers, or tourists, everyone feels the love. Everyone just gets it! They have some of the best cocktails around. The frozen Irish coffee is incredible. Espresso martinis on tap? Yes, please! And if you want the best bar/comfort food ever then order from their food truck, Delray Cafe. Crinkle cut fries A+ Smashburgers A+ Hot Dogs A+ Grilled Cheese A+ Pizza Logs A+ Tater Tots A+ Everything on the menu A+ Be sure to give the gang in the kitchen (food truck) some love! They're putting out the real deal. Oh and let's not forget Steak Night! Much love to my fave neighbor, Nickel City!

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    Frozen Irish Coffee
    From left Nui nui new year and holiday on ice, loved both, but holiday on ice was my fav.
    From left Nui nui new year and holiday on ice, loved both, but holiday on ice was my fav.
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    Busy Signal

    Busy Signal

    3.2
    (35 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    We came to the inside bar for a drink late, not knowing they were closed, but the GM (Steve, I hope…read moreI spell it right) helped us anyways and went and got clean supplies (regardless of that bar being closed). They were technically "out" of a main ingredient for the martini I wanted, but he went and looked around firsthand and found an acceptable substitute of what we needed for said drink (due to my extreme dietary restrictions). The martini was perfect and my first experience was fantastic. Will be back!

    First, there was absolutely NO SECURITY or anyone at the door checking people, unacceptable. It…read moredoesn't matter if it's a short-staffed night or someone called off, there should always be someone to check people. And this was on a SATURDAY. At the least you have someone on the weekend. We literally walked straight in--no questions, no acknowledgement, just straight to the back. Two, I came on Saturday and there were two DJs who were obviously having a lot of fun, which is good however, they do have the tendency to take you high and immediately low. For example, they would play a Sexxy Redd song and immediately Frank Ocean or even slower, Keith Sweat--the choices didn't make sense a lot of the time. WOMEN WHO COME TO DANCE don't like this, it really messes up the flow. I will say this is one of the few places that black people gather IN the city, so there's that. The bathroom is also disgusting but what can you expect when there's only TWO STALLS IN TOTAL, meaning there's no separate stalls for men or women. Also, these are the same two stalls that you share with restaurant goers so it can get busy.

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    4.0
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    1.4 mi

    Really fantastic experience!…read more The cocktail menu is diverse and fun. The quality of drinks was excellent. My favorite part was the DJ was also playing electric guitar to accompany some of the songs in his lineup. It was really cool. I've never seen a DJ do that before. The whole time we were there the service and ambience and tastes were top-notch, but the DJ piece really created a memorable experience that leaves me wanting to come back.

    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.

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