Garage is a cool craft cocktail bar located in an actual parking garage. It's considered a speakeasy, however they do have signage outside of the bar which breaks the rules of a true speakeasy. It's not hard to spot as long as you're in the correct parking garage. My date and I stopped in for a quick drink. It was my first time visiting. We didn't have reservations, but it was early enough that we were able to grab a seat at the bar. They do take reservations on Open Table if you prefer. There's limited bar seating as well as tables and booths. The vibe was very intimate and sultry with dim lighting. The bartenders were nice. I went with a Pimm's Cup which is a favorite of mine. Garage's Pimm's Cup was actually very good, but it didn't quite compare with the Pimm's Cup at Anvil in Houston (IYKYK). We didn't order any food, but they have pizza (including gluten free options) as well as salads. The next time I visit, I'll be sure to try a slice. read more

Garage - Pimm's Cup - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

One of my favorite bars in Austin! Tucked inside an actual parking garage, this dark and moody spot feels like a true hidden gem, though it can get pretty packed on weekend nights. I've enjoyed every cocktail I've tried here. The drinks are creative, meticulously prepared, and consistently well balanced--never too sweet or overly harsh. The atmosphere, presentation, and quality of the cocktails make it a memorable place to bring visitors. I always recommend adding Garage to an Austin bucket list, and I'm excited to return every time. read more

Garage - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

One of my favorite date night spots in Austin. The ambiance is lovely, and the drinks are fantastic. They recently added pizza to the menu, and it was good!! We tried one of everything, and I think the kink and the hog pen were our group's favorites. They have reservations up to 6, but I'd recommend that only for drinks! read more

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This bar is crazy Its in a parking garage which the outside look is just ok Open the door and its a speakeasy vibe very dark romantic Romantic in a parking garage who knew Service exceptional drinks were delicious Our bartender was fun and easy to talk to Overall fantastic place read more

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100% worth the buzz around this place! The interior is beautiful, dimly lit and very intimate, great space for chatting. The hostess and bartenders were super friendly and helpful! Drink selection was a bit small but carefully curated. All the drinks we had were strong and each one was really unique. Pizza was also phenomenal! read more

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Stopped in to have a drink after dinner in the area! Very small but cute spot, on a busy day reservations are highly recommended! Unique cocktails made fresh to order. Staff was kind and Sarah was really handling business behind the bar and serving tables too. very romantic lighting , great place to bring a date or friend who had never been before or just to handle out for a good time in general. they offer food as well but since we just ate we didn't not get a menu. read more

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Overall: 4.5/5 [dine in] We were waiting to get into Tiger Lilly when they open at 5 PM but found out they've permanently converted to an event space, so our friends introduced us to Garage instead. Definitely did not expect to find a speakeasy in a garage, but it was a vibe. We were lucky and got seated right away. Very dark and moody lighting inside. They don't have happy hour and the drinks are on the pricier side. Portions are a bit smaller too, but they are craft cocktails. We got Lucas Fiasco ($19 each) and tried my friend's Indian Paintbrush which were both great. Service is slower, so expect to be there for a while unless you can flag someone down. read more

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They do have pizza slices but did not try them. The service to start was outstanding due to Brian and checking on me. The ambiance is enjoyable and hipster. read more

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Came upon this place on a whim. We were walking home from dinner and were looking for somewhere to have a night cap. Luckily, this was not far away and they took us, as walk-ins. It's well hidden, in an actual parking garage, although the music is a bit of a giveaway. I loved the industrial, low key vibe and it seems like a lot of other people did too, for a Wednesday night. The drinks were beautifully presented and the flavors were subtle. read more

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Speakeasy but not really. It was not that hidden or secrecy. The drinks are on the expensive side for this area. We came in a group of 6 and were charged 25% gratitude, then another 3% for insurance fees. read more

Garage - Penicillin- tastes like medicine - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Love showing my friends this place, the seating options and the low lighting make its intimate yet fun! Theres always a good amount of people here so you have the option to mingle. Cocktails are tasty and the bartenders dont mind making a drink thats off the menu. read more

I am honestly flabbergasted that I've never reviewed Garage. This is probably my fifth or sixth time here. The first being 7-8 years ago and it would become a twice yearly visit when coming back to visit family. This is my first time back since we relocated to Austin 1.5 years ago. I dig the vibe and concept of this speakeasy being in a parking garage. I like having to kinda find our way in even though it's not too difficult. Just adds to the experience. I love, love, love the quaint layout and romantic and dark vibe. Low lit to give a perfect noir feel. High-end drinks, service, and overall experience. The cocktails quite simply are works of liquid art brought to you by mixologists at the top of their game. Prices on par with anywhere in the city. Here are a few of my faves: Pimm's Cup Bramble Verde Beach read more

Chef and owner Philip Speer was testing out his new offering of Sicilian pizza at the Garage bar, and my friend and I were lucky enough to be among his first testers. The pizza was so incredibly delicious, with a thick, fluffy crust. There were two options: a white pizza or tomato-based. He even made a special gluten-free crust for me to accommodate my diet. I had no idea it was gluten free until he told me. I will go back to the Garage when he formally launches the pizza as a regular offering. The atmosphere is very intimate, with candles on the tables. read more

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Really sexy little spot with excellent, creative, high end cocktails. A nice break from the hustle of 4th/6th

Von is the man. Cool vibe. And aervice was great. The Golden hour spritz was good. Will come vack for sure just because of Von.

We went on a Saturday night a few weeks ago, and thoroughly enjoyed our experience! We had to wait outside for about 5 minutes to be seated, and once we got in it was chill and not too crowded. The inside had a nice wood burning fire smell, probably to cover up the garage fumes. Our bartender was very sweet and didn't pressure us to order quickly. The drinks were tasty and made right in front of us. Such a fun vibe! It's almost on the order of a speakeasy, being tucked into the parking garage. Definitely a fun place where I'd take visitors in the future. read more

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The Kink was one of the best pizzas Ive ever had! Bramble was delicious for an alcoholic drink. Service was really good, they came by the right amount. The vibes were excellent, tea light candles everywhere and it was a great place to yap. read more

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Perfect spot to come with friends to enjoy a drink or some amazing pizza. I have to say this is one of the best pizza slices I've had in austin. I came in during their filet mignon limited slice and it was the best slice of the night. Getting the pizza flight is great to share with friends and allows you to try all four slices. If you're into thick and crunchy crust, you'll love this place. There are some downsides to this place in my opinion. The place is small and has an intimate setting with the dark lighting, but it felt really uncomfortable being seated in the couch area. The concept is cool but the height of the tiny table in front of you makes it really had to sit without hunching over trying to eat your food. I also tried two mocktails and they were both tasty. The penicillin was my favorite but the price felt high for a very small amount of drink. Last thing is that for a place called the garage it's funny that they don't validate parking in the garage that they're located in. Overall, amazing pizza but the setting and getting yourself in the door is a hassle. read more

Truly enjoyed my experience here! We went a bit early so we can go with our toddlers. We ordered the pizza sampler and their ceasar salad and wow, they did not disappoint!! I enjoyed every single thing that was placed in front of me I dont remember our server's name but she was super nice and helpful as well! Our cocktails were great too! The ambiance was also perfect. Everything was dim and people were nice and music was jamming. read more

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Took my dad here because I was so excited about their dedication & attention to detail on the pizza! Admittedly I didn't do much research prior to walking in to realize it's first & foremost a candle lit cocktail bar that just happens to produce insane slices! Once I got over the "date night vibes" I was able to enjoy a well balanced cocktail and 4 very different but delicious slices! Will be back, but probably not with my father. read more

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Went to the Garage Bar recently to attend a special event for the Comedor Run Club. I have to admit that it is so well hidden in the parking garage I had no idea that it was there. It is located on the first level of the strangest garage that I have ever seen. You have to walk around a curved sidewalk to get the door in the back to enter the bar. When you get inside it is a midcentury decor and cozy bar space. There is an impressive stereo and record collection in the front entry. There are plenty of benches and comfortable seats for lounging. There is a nice bar area with a selection of innovative adult spirits. It is a great location to host special events or to hang out and grab an adult beverage or cocktail. Part of the fun is locating it! read more

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We enjoyed our visit to this establishment. Our main goal was to try the Sicilian pizza we saw on social media. We did the four slice spread so we could try all of the flavors and we weren't disappointed. We also had the Caesar salad which was great, especially the croutons. The drinks were also very tasty. The only drawback would be how dark it was in there on top of how congested the seating arrangement was so it was very hard to hear since there were so many patrons. Besides that the wait staff was very kind and accommodating. We were sure to make a reservation which was helpful since it was pretty packed. Make sure you follow the subtle painted sign on the outside of the parking garage to help find the entrance. read more

Garage - Caesar Salad, Four Slice Platter - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Even after all these years, Garage always holds up. Initially we were seated in the high tops which was uncomfortable without a back rest and cold being next to the window. The hostess was sweet in changing us out to one of sofa seats instead. The vibes are dark yet romantic yes you're surrounded only by candlelight's. My husband and I could really only focus on each other and enjoy our conversations. My husband and I had 6 drinks between us over the course of two hours. Each exquisitely tasting. The Indian paintbrush always being my favorite, to the custom sidecar and aviation that the bar so graciously made us. They also have pizza now. It's Sicilian style meaning the bread is thick and crunchy. It tastes great it was just expensive for the size (coming in at $8 a slice). Personally I'd recommend getting your food fill somewhere else and enjoy the cocktails here so you don't break the bank. But for us, this was a pleasant nice out. read more

Garage - Garage Pizza - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We go to Garage bar for the Lucas Fiasco and it was great but the service was horrible. They added the pizza place so we wanted to go for dinner and made a reservation for 7 pm. The host was very rude, at 8 pm the waiter came up to us and told us the next reservation was there early so we had to leave and when we asked what their usual reservation time was they said 90 min but they don't make the decisions when to make someone leave. The food was great but between eating and drinking and catching up being held to an hour slot for a $250 tab was not cool. read more

A garage speak easy. A little difficult to spot from outside if it's your first time! Ambiance is dark and pretty intimate. Perfect for a date night where you'll actually be able to hear the person next to you. There are dimly lit candles scattered throughout the place with no harsh big lights. I think this speakeasy does it well! read more

Garage - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Need to fire the server with the curly hair lowkey. Terrible experience. Left before we even got drinks from how rude she was.

A speakeasy within an old parking garage is a cool concept. Although cool, the Garage fell flat for us. We had a reservation set for 8pm which was a breeze to schedule, as the staff were helpful and did a good job following up. We visited during Valentine's Day weekend. The space is a chill, low-key, dimly lit vibe. Although we were comfortable with our seating arrangements, this is a very small speakeasy/bar. Now on to the cocktails (I know that's what yall waiting on!) Here's what we had: -Cupids Club. This was a drink on the Valentine's Day menu. 9/10 -Revolver 8/10 -Glasses of Comte De Galeran Blanquette Limoux 10/10 Overall, the experience felt meh. The service was good though so I appreciate that. read more

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Drinks are meh -- need to be more balanced. Service is not great. Went there with a party of 6. We ordered a round of drinks and one didn't come out for 20 minutes. We rarely received any attention from staff for basic things like water. Also found a 2 inch shard of broken glass by my feet. Receipt came around .. 25% mandatory gratuity read more

I would not recommend this bar based on our experience. My girlfriend has a severe gin allergy, and we specifically requested a drink without gin. Instead of taking that seriously, the waitress questioned whether it was a "real allergy" or whether she simply did not like gin, which was incredibly inconsiderate and unprofessional. When the drinks arrived, the staff did not seem confident that the gin had actually been replaced or removed. Unfortunately, my girlfriend ended up experiencing a serious allergic reaction, including chest pain, respiratory distress, severe body aches, and hives. On top of that, the bar automatically adds a 25% gratuity to every bill, which feels unreasonable when the service is this careless and dismissive. For Austin, the drink prices were also extremely high. And the ambiance was really loud, making it difficult to have any conversation. Customer safety should be taken seriously, especially when a guest clearly communicates a severe allergy. Based on this experience, I would not return. read more

Nice bar. But forget about it if you're trying to make plans. Even with a reservation they have a guest hostile "sorry. Can't seat you until your entire party is here." Policy. Too many other choices in the neighborhood to make this a go to. read more

I went to this bar after it opened 10+ years ago. Guess i didn't review it then but it came up on me Yelp feed It's a cool vibe. Lived it a lot read more

brought some friends from out of town to one of the best hidden gems in Downtown. Really friendly service by Brigit. We came early evening on a Saturday and it wasn't too crowded. Wonderful selection of cocktails plus a few specials. If you like Mezcal, highly recommend the Indian paintbrush. read more

Had a team dinner planned at a restaurant next door and stopped in to Garage for pre-dinner cocktails. Unfortunately, it wasn't the best service - it took 10 minutes to be sat and then another 15 minutes to get our drinks (we were a table of 4 and there were 2 other tables under 4 in the restaurant). The drinks themselves were great (I got a bees knees!) but the service provided was a bummer. read more

Super super cute space. It's literally in the middle of a parking garage and so random but I love love that aesthetic. Inside it's a dark rotunda like feel. Space is limited so be aware that you'll likely need a reservation. My and a friend came in randomly at the end of a night and were able to get seated on a Saturday night. Was amazing honestly considering how full it was inside. The drinks are pretty tasty and pretty to look at. It was a nice stumble and find and would most def go again. read more

This place is a vibe! A great spot for after dinner drinks and for date night. Nice touch with incense that's lit throughout for a more intimate feel. Reservations are not required here, but recommended. There are a lot of small tables since it's an intimate space, but recommend sitting at the bar to see the drinks being made and to chat with the bartenders about the menu. There are some small seats by the right side of the bar area--here you need to get up and order at the bar, there won't be a waiter to serve you. Menu is seasonal and they have a great variety of spirit-forward, fruity, and light. Cocktails are on the pricier end here, but bartenders took time with each drink they made us and gave us some background on ingredients etc. You can find Garage literally inside a parking garage, so keep your eyes peeled and when walking down Colorado! read more

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The location of the bar is unique, it is an intimate and dark-lit setting but it's missing a sense of coziness. The drinks are a bit overpriced, you can definitely find cheaper tastier drinks any direction down the road. I'm not quite sure I'd recommend this spot to friends as I don't think we'll be revisiting on our own. read more

Leave it to Austin to have a Speakeasy in the middle of a parking garage!! Off down the on ramp we are went to a small door,friendly greeting, great service and cool atmosphere! Enjoyed a great cocktail that they happily customized ( hate vodka, like gin ) and had a great experience! Will definitely return read more

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I had come here with a girlfriend of mine- we had the most amazing experience. Jason was attentive- checking in the make sure our time here was exactly the experience we wanted. Val- had the most amazing energy and guidance when trying to decide what drink to get. The wait staff was friendly and amazing. Erica- was amazing, attentive and amount with answering questions about the menu- very knowledgeable!! Our overall experience was exceptional. This is going to be our go to spot PS the pizza is BEYOND amazing read more

Garage - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love this little hidden gem located in a parking garage downtown. It is dark and sexy and the staff are always very nice. We stopped in on our way to Top Roe and enjoyed an old fashioned and Indian paintbrush. This is a great spot for a date or a small group. read more

Garage - Old Fashioned and Indian Paintbrush - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I absolutely love this place! It's quite literally in a parking garage and such a cool vibe. My friends and I were able to come on a Saturday night as a walk in without having to wait for too long. The drinks were very good and I appreciated the dim lit lighting. Next time I'm going to try a reservation since the seating is a bit better than the section for walk ins read more

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