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    Ellis

    4.0 (50 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Meena P.

    Not sure I ordered the right thing here. I got here during happy hour and their cocktails were $5 off. Including my fave espresso martini! They have a great big bar area. Nice outdoor seating near all the live music in the park next to it. The service was good but I just didn't love the drink. They didn't even serve it in a classic martini glass. No beans but a dehydrated orange. It was just weird. No real coffee taste either. They had a variety of drinks and all liquor and lots of wine and beer. Should have made a better choice perhaps. I should have known as I didn't see a real espresso machine. It is a great location though in congress and I'm sure they do well because of the live music outside. Also good service and clean. Not the best place though I went to in Austin.

    Rachael O.

    A lovely courtyard bar with delicious drinks and the cutest little views!! The el pepino drink was amazing the perfect amount of cucumber and chili rim yummmm!!!!!

    Deviled Eggs - A restaurant table features four deviled eggs garnished with herbs on a white rectangular dish. A glass of white wine is placed next to the dish, with menus and a clipboard visible on the table. The background shows a window with a view of parked cars and a sidewalk outside, indicating a casual dining setting.
    Kristal O.

    Perfect location, ample seating (although limited for inside seating keep in mind). There's a lot of outdoor seating under the shade and trees too. Part of the bar is access outside so you don't have to always be coming inside as well! Super cute. The $3 HH is AMAZING. $3 glasses of house wine? Sign my wine loving butt up! I got there right when they opened to do some coworking with a friend and the service was awesome. However, it slowly went down from there so may need to try it again and see if that's consistent or not. Okay, now onto why it got 3 stars as it was not due to the decline of service the longer we stayed..... the bathroom is down a level and inside the other main building. There is no bathroom at Ellis directly. We tried the deviled eggs and they were absolutely disgusting. I don't say that lightly. The filling didn't have any flavor and the 'honey ham' listed on the menu is a bed of honey ham paste the eggs are sitting on which was, I don't even know how to explain it it was like too salty and almost tasted fishy. I almost thought it was salmon paste! Not enjoyable at all and did not finish them. Due to that we did not even try anything else on the menu.

    Drinks menu - The menu from Ellis bar displays a selection of cocktails, beers, wines, and non-alcoholic drinks. It features sections for signature cocktails, summer cocktails, frozen cocktails, and more, with detailed descriptions and prices. The menu also lists various bottled beers, cans, and wines, along with a draft beer list. The design is printed on white paper with a decorative border and the Ellis logo at the bottom.
    Kristina M.

    Gotta love a $3 Happy Hour special, especially after I forgot to eat lunch while enjoying the Austin Central Library. I had seen the Fareground on Instagram and then the ad inside got me hyped for happy hour. Located right outside of the Fareground food court, $3 flatbread, $3 wine, and $5 cocktails from 3-6:30 is a great deal. I had the pepperoni flatbread, an Aperol Spritz, and a Pinot Grigio. The spritz was good but a little too much ice for me and the flatbread was very cheesy, so therefore, a bit greasy. I don't really know anything about wine, but enjoyed the Pinot Grigio. The servers are polite, and the space is pretty petite, but good for a quick drink or bite. Plus, there's outdoor seating with misters, and free Wi-Fi is cool also.

    Outside - The image shows an outdoor seating area of Ellis bar, featuring several people seated on chairs and couches, some engaged in conversation. The bar has a glass exterior with a sign reading 'Ellis BAR' visible. The setting is in a city with tall buildings in the background, and the patio is paved with stone tiles. There are umbrellas providing shade, and the scene captures a casual social atmosphere.
    Marcy Y.

    Stop! If you're looking for good happy hour drink prices come here. Amazed by the phenomenal happy hour prices daily from 3-630pm! Located in Fairgrounds market in the heart of Austin. They have select $3 wine glasses and 2 select $5 cocktails. I stopped by for one drink but had to have two at this steal of an offer. Made me question my Fort Lauderdale "happy hour" prices that I've pad $14 a wine glass for ... yikes. The quality of the drinks and ambience were a hit at Ellis! They also offer some small bar bites that I did not try out. They have inside and outside seating. Some cornholes available as entertainment along with occasional live outdoor entertainment. It is also quite a nice spot to just enjoy a drink and people watch. 10/10 for drinks and ambience. NOTE THEY DO NOT TAKE CASH

    Menu - The menu from Ellis restaurant is printed on white paper with black text, divided into sections for various beverages including cocktails, mocktails, house wines, beers, and signature cocktails. The menu features detailed descriptions of each drink, with some sections indicating rotating features and bartender recommendations. The menu is attached to a clipboard and has a decorative illustration of grass and plants at the bottom, with the restaurant's name, Ellis, prominently displayed.
    Stephanie W.

    I actually was on my way to happily hour across the street at the Marriott when I passed this place and saw a happy hour sign from 4-6:30 PM. I was right at 6, so I popped in and they have a decent happy hour! $5 off signature seasonal cocktails (3 were listed on the sign), $3 off glasses of wine and $2 off select beers. I got a lavender bees knees ($15 normally, $10 after discount) and my mom got a cherry lime daiquiri ($12 normally, $7 after discount). They were both good, and the server was very helpful and friendly. $17 in total for two great cocktails, decent deal! The lighting inside is nice and although it's a small indoor space, there's lots of outdoor seating (too hot in summer for that though). The lighting and music inside are chic and would make for a good drop in date spot for drinks.

    Aparna B.

    I loved this bar. So cute to sit outside, enjoy the weather, some live music and sip some cocktails. A perfect start to our weekend in Austin. The bartenders were helpful in offering recommendations and they were very friendly as well!

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    Stephanie M.

    I'm sad this used to be a favorite HH spot. Love that it is dog friendly and on a beautiful day it's nice to be outside having a cocktail and sometimes they have live music too on their lovely patio. Unfortunately though they have changed their HH prices. Used to be $3 wine, beer and wells and $5 cocktails. Tried the nachos and will never order again. The waiter was nice though and did give us extra cheese for our nachos, but they just were not up to par.

    A woman with red hair, wearing a blue strapless top and denim skirt, is sitting outdoors at a wooden table. She is smiling and holding a cocktail glass with a drink topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon or similar spice. The background features a large tree wrapped with string lights, green foliage, and a blurred outdoor setting. She is wearing a smartwatch on her left wrist and has light blue nail polish.
    Suzannah G.

    Ellis Bar is the perfect spot for a pre-dinner hangout. Enjoy live music, delicious drinks, and fun games like cornhole and giant Jenga. It's a great place to unwind and socialize before heading out for a meal. I can't remember what drink I got BUT I asked the bartender to add Tajin (I am in my tajin era) and although this drink does not call for Tajin, the bartender understood the assignment!

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    Caitlin M.

    My mom and I found this place by chance, since we were staying so close at the JW Marriot. They boasted an amazing happy hour, so we had to check it out! I got a Moscow Mule and an Aperol Spritz. They were $5 each, which was great! We split the chips and guac and mozzarella flatbread. Our server accidentally sprayed my mother with the water gun, but she gave us a free cocktail to make up for it, so no complaints from us! I'd definitely come back. The ambiance was tiny but cute.

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    Brandon Y.

    Located on 2nd and Congress, this bar offers your favorite standard cocktails at great prices. As others have mentioned, this spot offers some of the best happy hour deals in the city; its prime location makes it a great spot to meet people. There are both indoor and outdoor spaces to seat yourself at, and occasionally musicians will play in the outdoor space. When I was here last, I tried a tasty lavender drinks and a frozen boulevardier. The latter was really surprising as they were able to nail the essence of the drink in frozen form. The bartenders were also really nice to chat with. Overall, I definitely recommend this spot if you want to visit a casual bar in downtown that doesn't take reservations, often doesn't have a wait, and offers solid drinks at good prices.

    Aperol spritz and strawberry house marg
    LaNitria T.

    It's sufficient; not really my style, but sufficient. I suppose it's a cool concept, just kinda spread out and parking is atrocious downtown. I don't have to come back, but nothing wrong with trying something new.

    Frozen peach margarita and old fashioned on back
    Cathy P.

    Stopped by for a quick drink before attempting to see the bats at Congress Bridge. My friend had an old fashioned and I had the frozen peach margarita. The whole reason I am writing this review is just for the frozen peach margarita, it's the BEST margarita I've ever had! Or maybe because I like peachy drinks ‍ if you are in the area definitely should stop by and try. We were sitting inside at the bar where there's about 10 seats but there is plenty of outdoor seating. The bartenders were nice and friendly. Enjoy!

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    We stopped by the Fareground for Happy Hour today. We were hoping dj Ags was playing. But the vibe and drinks were still good .

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