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My bartender told me he'd been working on something, featuring punt e mes, and I was totally down for trying something new. I took one sip and knew it was a miss. I wanted to politely send it back. But he just kept avoiding me. I stared right at him and he was impervious. Finally, he saw me, and I told him what was wrong. I asked for a sip of punt e mes so I could understand the failed cocktail better, and asked him for a more traditional drink: a mai tai. The mai tai was sweet and unbalanced. Giving up, I asked for a check. He charged me for the drink I didn't finish, a shot of punt e mes (!) and the mai tai. Unreal. Never again!
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.
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!
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3 years ago
Desperately need to get my car inspected and upgrade to Texas plates! Found Garage and ended up with a sake and tequila cocktail instead. Whoopsie daisy! My brake pads might still need replacing but my mood has definitely been boosted. Highly recommend for GNO if your eyes easily adjust to darkness and you enjoy car themed cocktails. And with that, all I have to say is "kachow" read more
My husband picked out this place for drinks. I loved the converted garage theme and slightly hidden, speakeasy vibe. It's super dark inside though and it took me a few minutes to adjust. The cocktails are very well done! Highly recommended for cocktail snobs. read more
This place is the definition of cool! Almost don't want to write this review to keep this place to myself. You can almost miss this place if you weren't looking for it. Immediately your transformed into an intimate and dim lighted garage with all the light focus on the bar and spirits here. I went with the whippoorwill for my first selection and it was a hit in my books! Perfectly balanced and refreshing on a hot summer Texas day. If your downtown and your looking for good cocktails or just to impress a date or friends visiting you should definitely check out this speakeasy. read more
4 years ago
Went there for a cocktail during Happy Hour. Cocktails are delicious, reasonable happy hour prices, ambience is lounge-y, server was attentive & friendly. My only downfall is while the music selection is great the volume is a little loud for my taste. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
The Garage is one of Austin's speakeasies and provides some fantastic drink options with good quality. I'd recommend making a reservation on Resy, especially if you want to come in during the weekend. Be wary that the drinks do pack a punch, which is a great way to have a fun time. Our waitress Ren took excellent care of us and provided some great recommendations. My biggest complaint is I wish that they would bring a happy hour back. It seems that they took it away due to COVID. read more
4 years ago
Very cool, dark ambience, but yet relaxing and inviting at the same time. Great drinks. Friendly service. And they do take table reservations up until midnight. Nice. read more
5 years ago
From the vintage decor to the ambiance lighting, to the fun drinks, our experience at this bar was superb. Loved the very faint smell of gasoline when you go in, whether it was intentional or not, I thought it was a nice touch to give you that feeling that you are indeed inside a parking lot. Bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable. We noticed that the music was actually being played on a record player which adds to the whole vintage feel. I cannot wait to be back. read more
2 years ago
Such a nice spot, loved the music and the mood. We sat at the bar and both enjoyed our drinks. Definitely recommend. read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
Great service. Incredible cocktails. Not only do they look beautiful but they are delicious! Plus the atmosphere is awesome! Ask for Sam, or Tessa and you won't be disappointed! read more
ATMOSPHERE: - The vibe is pretty cool. I don't think it had quite as much of a speakeasy vibe as people make it out to be (maybe more so after dark?), but it's inarguably a cool, unique space. The music was from a legit record player, and the bartenders were pretty diligent about switching out the records, all of which were a groovy Delta blues sound. - The menu had clever categories: Custom (drinks unique to the bar), Refurbished (spins on the classics), Vintage (classic cocktails), GTO (alcohol-forward), and Unleaded (non-alcoholic). - We sat at the bar, and the bartenders seemed, frankly, uninterested in our presence. Maybe this is strategic? Were they trying to just leave us to our own conversation? Dude, the reason we CHOSE to sit at the bar (as only the second table seated that evening) was because we love chatting with bartenders. Mostly to learn more about mixology, but also they're generally some pretty cool people. But uh...yeah, our presence was barely acknowledged. It was weird. DRINKS: - Sans Seraph (bourbon, maraschino liqueur, green chartreuse, Peychaud's bitters, saline, and lemon): sounds like a bourbon Last Word, right? except that with the bourbon plus the bitters and saline, it actually tasted more like a complex Old Fashioned with subtle maraschino flavor in the background. It was nicely balanced. - Sambrosia (tequila, mezcal, Dolin blanc, dry curacao, rose water): couldn't really taste the mezcal, but it was smooth and very spirit-forward. Definitely a slow sipper, but a nice one. - Ohm's Law (Japanese whisky, orgeat, umami bitters, yuzu bitters): like a whisky sour but with soft lemon and almond flavors, reeeeally nice. An easy drinker despite being in the GTO category. - The Bourbon & Bees (Buffalo Trace, aloe liqueur, honey, lemon, lavender, and mint): basically a mint julep. Easy drinking. Couldn't really taste the lavender or aloe liqueur. OVERALL: An interesting spot, worth checking out if only just to say you've been to a bar that was in a parking garage. Overall, the drinks were nice but nothing remarkable -- honestly, I'm writing this review from notes I took while we were there, and I don't even remember how the drinks tasted aside from my notes. (This was our first stop of the evening, too; it's not like my memory was gone.) It probably could have earned four stars with a more welcoming vibe from the bartenders, but in our experience, it was just a little cold and sterile. read more
4 years ago
I came here with pretty high expectations, and they were most definitely surpassed! It was fun to seek this place out, since it's somewhat hidden in a parking garage. We waited for maybe 10 minutes to get in, and we were seated at the gorgeous bar inside. The servers were so nice and accommodating, and the drinks were some of the best I've had in Austin (albeit, not super cheap)! The atmosphere is dimly lit with a strong speakeasy vibe. We can't wait to go back! read more
3 years ago
Loved the ambiance and the service! Went on a Monday night and they accepted walk-ins. The cocktails were amazing. The Indian Paintbrush was my fav. read more
Craft cocktails being the main offer, what a relief that they're delicious. The crowd in July was a mixture of locals and tourists. Our group of 4 (tourists) met a group of 3 (2 locals, 1 alien) without a reservation; we were behind and arrived separately; late birds were instructed to wait briefly outside. Once allowed inside the servers were gracious about us cramming into a corner next to the early birds so we could all stay together; neither did they mind when we borrowed an empty table's chair. They were equally attentive throughout our stay, coming to relight mini candles that consistently blew out due to perhaps spit from yelling across the table to converse with and hear each other. Two of three candles went out and if you can imagine it got even darker. Ooooh. Speakeasy-ish, hard on the ish, but I'll always love a blunt deadpan name like Garage (you know, because it's in a garage). read more
3 years ago
We found this place while waiting for a spot to open up for dinner at Wu Chow. Waited about 5 minutes to get in. As soon as we ordered our drinks (Indian Paintbrush and Whippoorwill), we got a call that we had 15 minutes to get back to the restaurant! Service was quick (we got our drinks in just over 5 minutes), and we didn't even tell them we were in a rush. Drinks were delicious, even with gulping them down in 3 minutes. We closed the tab and were out of there just 15-20 minutes after being seated. The guy at the door gave us an odd look as we ran out--hope he didn't think we were drinking and dashing!! Hilarious experience. Would definitely come again. The space is really cool since it is integrated into the parking garage. Casual atmosphere with quality drinks. read more
8 years ago
In a dark corner of a parking garage, through a dimly lit entrance... no, it's not the beginning of a horror movie. :-) Garage has a cool vibe and great cocktails. I've been here a few times. I remember when it first opened. It was a secret and fewer people knew of its existence. The word got out about their tasty cocktails. You'll find it crowded on weekend nights and the service takes a little bit longer than usual to make your hand-crafted cocktail. I'm a fan of their old-fashioned and the Indian Paint Brush. They have a HH during the week from 5pm - 7pm. $1 off of their HH drink list. Also, happy hour is a great time to go. It's a bit more quiet and chill. read more
Been wanting to come here for a while just to see what it was all about. Such a cute place love the vibe. Drinks are so good. They do have a happy hour (but I can't remember the times). The only thing that was a little downer and this is just for me personally is the incense they burn. I just have allergies towards it. But over all would definitely come back. read more
4 years ago
Love this hidden speakeasy! Be sure to make reservations though. I enjoyed the ambiance and the craft cocktails were wonderful. Music is loud though so be prepared to not be able to have much conversation with the party you come with. read more
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Cool spot in Austin. Our drinks were fine, they are definitely on the pricey side. But cool and unique venue. Worth checking out. Don't wear sunglasses. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
This is by far my favorite spot in Austin! Service was heads and shoulders above average. The drinks were well thought out and a good size, and the wait to get in went by very quickly on a Saturday night. The ambiance of this bar is something you must experience in person to understand. Would give this place 10 stars if I could! read more
4 years ago
Great place for some speakeasy vibes and great cocktails. I tried a Rum old fashioned out of their selection of rums and was not disappointed. Record player music was a plus. Will definitely come again. read more
4 years ago
I came here as a first stop for cocktails on my birthday, and was blown away by the drinks! They're pricey, but you can tell a lot of thought and intention goes in to every single drink. I had a Japanese whiskey based drink that was so well balanced and delicious I didn't even mind the price. It's very dark inside and a bit hard to hear, so possibly just a nice spot for a drink on a date or a nightcap. Not sure how you would be there for a long time, especially considering the price tag. read more
4 years ago
Really nice spot for cocktails. Has a cozy, dark ambiance. Great choice for a date night or special occasion! read more
Enjoyed this spot, and that it is tucked away in a parking garage. Great vibe, small, intimate. A continuing theme throughout Austin that I am getting is that they take pride in the craft cocktails. This was a find, I was more excited that my husband to get here. We were there fairly early, not too long after opening at 5 PM. We were not the first party, but the second and I am sure it heats up as the night goes on. They have a selection of non alcoholic cocktails as described to us for those in recovery. They are also affiliated with the coffee trailer that is in service during the day that is parked in the garage outside of the bar. If you are in Austin, doing a bar crawl, or checking out the town, come here, you will enjoy the experience. read more
This place is very cool. A bar in the middle of a garage. The bartender is the waiter and explained all the cool drinks and how the tastes go together. Had the Colony and the Saturn. Both were super delicious and part of happy hour :). Loved the chill dark vibe of this place. Highly recommend!! read more
Updated review Cool bar in a parking garage. Last time I got a fab Pinot noir and avoided ordering the Indian paintbrush bc I don't like rosemary but a friend told me it was not overpowering and it wasn't. Great cocktail. We had to wait a little to get in but the fact that it was not overcrowded was awesome #lifeinyour30s Service was notably better this time around. Will definitely be returning again. read more
5 years ago
First time in Austin and this was the first bar I decided to check out. Random location in a parking garage but i love the concept. Wish i had eaten more before i came so can try lots of cocktails, but 2 drinks got me pretty good. The atmosphere is chic, sophisticated.. cool. Loved their cocktail selection. I got a Vieux Carré and a Porchlight. They were on point! Also got some bar snacks: popcorn and candied pralines. First off, must get reservation. Went here on a Friday evening and it was packed. I was solo so I was able to snag a seat at the bar. Alexa was the bartender that helped me out. She was dope; super knowledgeable about everything on the menu. Also had great recommendations for an Austin first timer. I ended up visiting a bunch of spots she recommended. Glad I jotted them down cuz I got pretty drunk by the end of the night. Garage can be your pre dinner cocktail spot, a place to meet some friends for drinks.. or just a spot for a night cap. No matter the mood, You can park yourself here. *bad dum dum, tissss* read more
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503 Colorado St
Austin, TX 78701
Warehouse District, Downtown
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(512) 369-3490
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