Went to the pop up for Here Nor There that they are having for the month of February. Absolutely beautiful inside and they even brought the original bear over. Nice fireplace and seating area inside which is an upgrade from the original location where you have to stand outside and wait. Service was just as amazing and the staff is beyond attentive and kind. They give great recommendations every time- the menu is limited in comparison to the Brazos location but the drinks were still amazing. As always, an amazing time and can not recommend this place enough!!!! read more

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Mysterious and dark, yet full of life and laughter. The service was impeccable, second only to the quality and creativity of the drinks. Cheers to the establishment. read more

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Even on a random Tuesday night, Here Nor There was full and the vibes were great. The entrance to the speakeasy looks like a sketchy gated alleyway, but once inside, the vibes are totally different. The ambience is warm and inviting, and the host welcomes guests with a complimentary beverage to cleanse the palate. We were seated in the lounge area. The mood in the bar is chill, the music is great (lofi and r&b), and the volume is low enough to converse with your group without straining your voice. The cocktails are, of course, the main attraction. Our server, who was absolutely amazing and had the most uplifting joyful vibes, explained to us that they switch up their menu each month and that their theme this month is colors. She really created an amazing experience for us simply by being so passionate about the cocktails and exuding so much positive, happy energy. I ordered the cookies and cream cocktail and the white cocktail. The white was absolutely amazing and had a subtle aftertaste of coconut. My two friends joining me tried it and agreed that it was the best out of our drinks we ordered. However, all of the drinks were really delicious. I loved the floral taste of the pink cocktail and the banana cream topping on the irish coffee. My second drink was the cookies and cream. The toasted marshmallow on top was the best part. I enjoyed the flavor of the cocktail as well but would've preferred if it weren't frozen. It tasted similar to a frozen egg nog. Although a bit pricey at $20 per cocktail, I would go back to this speakeasy for the feel-good vibes and new, creative cocktails they whip up each month. By standards of Austin, it's a pretty impressive place. read more

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One of my favorite speakeasies in Austin, and when I say speakeasy, I mean an ACTUAL speakeasy. Located next to its sister bar In Plain Sight, I would never have guessed that there's another, much bigger bar right next door. The outside isn't much more than a dimly lit alley, with some stairs leading you downstairs. To get a reservation, you'll need to download the Here Nor There app and on the day of your reservation, you'll be able to see today's door code. I'd highly recommend making a reservation as this is a popular spot and gets booked up fast. When you enter, there's a giant bear with complementary Prosecco (what a great touch!) The drinks are all fantastic and you can tell the bartenders really add a personal touch/are passionate about each cocktail they make. My boyfriend got the green drink which he absolutely loved and I believe my drink was called the brown, which was brown in color (duh) and was very similar to an old fashioned. We went for my boyfriend's birthday and they even added a little note that said "thank you for celebrating with us" which was a really thoughtful touch! The bartender also gave us a nightcap that was made with a honey liquor and was absolutely delicious. Price point is a bit high but worth it in my opinion for a solid cocktail bar. Highly recommend this spot! read more

Here Nor There - Green drink (left) and brown (right) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Loved EVERYTHING about this place; the drinks, the service, the vibes, and even the music. I've recommended Here Nor There to everyone I know is visiting Austin! read more

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I hate that I love this place. It's reservation only and you have to request one on their app so it's a gamble. logistics: We went to their pop up locations and it's a cute repurposed house near downtown. There's plenty of street parking nearby. drinks: We arrived a little early and were welcomed by the hostess with sparking wine. Our server was Cashmere and he was amazing!! So friendly and helpful. He gave us his honest opinions on all the drinks so we could make the best choice. Their pop up menu was a combination of best drinks from previous menus. I do wish the menu was a little more descriptive, but glad Cashmere was able to give us more details. It has 4 themes, but we only ordered from Globalism and Minimalist. I loved everything but the Milk & Honey is a standout! read more

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Found this place on a whim and was told the next open seating was at 11 pm (it was 9 pm). This place is worth the wait. A glass of welcome champagne starts the amazing evening. Staff members were friendly and knowledgeable. An expertly crafted cocktail menu that tasted as good as it looked. read more

The experience is what you pay for here. The walk down the tunnel into the dark lit room adds a fun sense of mystery. Our server was engaging and attentive. The poetry book is a cute and fun way to associate a feeling or memory to your drink of nostalgia, happiness, or loss. My favorite was the first kiss. I've had better drinks in Austin but it's worth it to at least visit once. read more

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I highly recommend Here Nor There. It has an incredible vibe with amazing decor. The team is knowledgeable and make excellent drink recommendations. My drink was incredible. The staff is very sociable and welcoming. Here Nor There really gets the details right and that's what I love. They get booked well in advance so download the app to make reservations. You won't be disappointed! read more

It's tough reviewing a "hidden" speakeasy because you don't want to give too much away. I will say - reservations for non members can be made by using the app and can be hard to come by. After requesting a reservation on the app, they will send a confirmation text and the gate code will show up on the app. You can also make a reservation between 1-2 hrs time limit, but know that they will hold you to your exact reservation time. We knew we were only ordering one drink before our dinner reservation so we booked the table for an hour and it was perfect. The vibe is swanky and fun! Their drink menu rotates every few months. I didn't particularly enjoy my cocktail (although it looked cool), but I tried my friend's cocktails and they were all delicious. Overall, we had a fun time! read more

I love this place and I really hope they consider opening up in San Francisco!!! As out of towners, we stumbled upon this place on yelp, didn't read anything about it, showed up, and was super confused. As we couldn't find it, we thought it had just closed since COVID, but saw that some reviews were pretty recent so definitely knew something was up. We almost left feeling defeated, but noticed a group of people punching numbers into a keypad into a sketchy but oddly nice alleyway gate. We asked them if they knew anything about HNT and they were just like "it's definitely not closed. hint hint nudge nudge wink wink download the app". After reading some other google reviews, we made our friend with the most impressive LinkedIn (Duke graduate, Big 4) apply and was able to get a reservation an hour later. Well, it turns out that they aren't prejudice, could give 2 shiiiiits about where you work, and only do it weed out the pretentious influencers trying to get free stuff. The bartenders here were awesome, fun to chat with, and recommended all the delicious drinks. I honestly don't think you can really go wrong with any of them though! Highly recommend and super begging that they come to SF! read more

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Been here two times now and hope to keep coming back. I absolutely love the atmosphere of this place. The interior is done so well - dark and mysterious, very intimate, such good music. The wait staff is very knowledgeable and kind. The first drinks were kind of a miss for my taste but the second time, the drink I got was amazing! The milk and honey drink, which is one of their classics at the end of the menu. Oh and their menu is a work of art. Love the poems for each drink and the amount of thoughtfulness that went into each. I will say I haven't seen prices that high in all of Austin... it's higher than majority of the places I went to in NY, mind you it's been 2 years. But anyway, get ready to spend some money. Would still go back again. A great place for a date night or taking someone who's from out of town! read more

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What a unique place! You need to make a reservation before coming because a code a provided to get in. It has a speakeasy vibe where it's hard to find. There is a gate with a lock and you have to put in the code you receive from your reservation. Then you walk down some stairs to get to the place. The ambience is incredible and the drinks are even better! You cannot go wrong with any of the drinks. I love that they have a new concept every where! read more

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Omg I love this place! My husband surprised me coming here to celebrate his birthday and our anniversary. The place is super hidden in the streets (love!!!) and there's an app of theirs you get the code to get in. We were welcomed with this yummy sweet prosecco. The menu was small but with great variety! All drinks are dibs perfectly in presentation, rich in taste.m, barely taste the alcohol knowing the fact they're actually very strong!! All staff are super nice especially our server Christian. He has this great energy to light up the dark room and patience in explaining things to us. Playlist was bomb, music wasn't too loud or too low. They provide mini flashlights for us, so thoughtful. Highly recommend this experience. read more

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Great service! Really enjoyed the atmosphere! The drinks were great, and the storybook themed menu was really cool and beautifully illustrated~! read more

The slight inconvenience of getting in only by reservation through their custom app is made up for by the absolutely phenomenal cocktails. Not a single off note in any of the ones that we tried, and I think among the group we tried at least three-quarters of the options. If you have the foresight to plan in advance and are looking for a high-end cocktail, this is the place. read more

Great mystery and sensuality!! Definitely a date place We were a party of 4 and had some trouble hearing each other but that helped with getting more cozy and intimate. The drinks were very creative and had a good Alcohol balance not to sweet. It was so perfect that we connected without the interference of people next to us. I will definitely recommend and come with more people. Everyone deserves to get a taste of this gem! read more

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Awesome speakeasy!!! So glad we finally had the opportunity to visit. Entire menu and bar are so unique. Highly recommend "the purple"!! read more

Here Nor There - The black! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

I want to highlight the world-class service here. All the bartenders are incredibly well-trained, conversational, and knowledgeable about so many cocktails. I had an incredible experience here last night and am also a fan of the color menu. Here Nor There, keep up this amazing experience! read more

Great experience in Austin. Download the here nor there app to get in. Reservations can be requested 30 days in advance. We arrived a little bit early to make sure we could find it. Look around the corner from Hidden in Plain Sight. You will see a metal gate and the keypad to the right. The code changes daily. We originally were sat in a little booth but they were kind enough to love us to the bar so we could watch the action. Every single drink was amazing but the bubbles & fizz and milk & honey we're my favorites. Bar team was incredible and so glad we were able to secure reservations! Can't wait to go back next time we are in Austin. read more

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Absolutely love this place. Must visit when you're in town. Great drinks and ambience. Attentive service. Music is trendy and not too loud. read more

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Probably my favorite speak easy in Austin. I love the new memories menu. The classic cocktails are always delicious as well.

Incredible, innovative drinks and great service! Reservations are required, to access you'll need to download their app. read more

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It was super dark when we first walked in but eventually your eyes adjust. I wish they'd brink back flashlights for the menus but besides that, I loved the ambiance. It took a few times of checking the app but I was able to get a reservation on a Saturday. It was a little confusing finding the entrance but I realized later they had clear instructions in the confirmation email. A doormen verifies your reservation then your welcomed with a delicious "pallet cleansor". The drinks are clearly priced at $20 each but super worth it. Everything we had was delicious with enough alcohol to feel a buzz. They also had pretzels and nuts which I enjoyed. Servers were friendly and prompt. I will happily return here everytime. read more

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The best interior I've seen at any speakeasy I've been to; I love the dark enchanted forest vibe. Ordered the best cocktail I've ever had. Servers were kind upon our arrival. Drinks are a little on the pricy side, but definitely worth the try. read more

If there were 10 stars, I would give them! A stunning, intimate cocktail lounge serving wildly creative cocktails in a lovely atmosphere. The staff took incredible care of us and every drink felt like an experience. Cannot recommend highly enough - one of our favorite bars we've discovered in our travels. Use the app to request a reservation, enjoy finding the secret door and punching in the code. Just an amazing experience! read more

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The ambiance was pretty cool. The drink menu was creative but none of enjoyed or finished our special cocktails. The stuffed bear welcoming us in was as warm as the service was. We felt our server was annoyed with our table and the other tables around us. read more

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Honestly of the best speakeasys I've been to. I love how creative this place is with their theme, story book, and drinks. The hosts were amazing in explaining the concept to us and was very attentive to our needs. They also have mocktails available which were really good. My favorite alcoholic drink is their Ice Cream Truck which was a Japanese whiskey cocktail served with a mini mango sorbet! It was such a sweet surprise. I highly recommend coming here with friends. Make sure to make a reservation via email - so worth it! read more

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Reservation only. Very sophisticated and nice for date night, visitors or friend gatherings. The price is a bit high but I think it is worth it for a special occasion. Whiskey drinks are very good! The bartenders and staffs are friendly and can give you great suggestions. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Cool Vibe.... Top notch service! Great cocktails. Can't wait for another visit to this very cool Austin gem. read more

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Ambiance is terrific. Drinks are great and the place exudes coolness. I can't wait to go back.

Mesmerizing story book cocktail menu. Attentive and thoughtful service. Perfect "get away" from frantic city atmosphere. read more

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My friend of over thirty years and I went to this amazing place. It was my friends first time there. Our mixologist was Dragon. He was excellent. We both really enjoyed all of our drinks and the secret drinks were delicious. The drink of the night was the mezcal soda. It's a great cocktail. It's a cocktail that you have to ask for. It's not on the menu. Download the application on your phone and make a reservation whenever you're in Austin. It's a fantastic place with a hip vibe. read more

Here Nor There - The Black Cocktail. It's a cool experience and the drink was very good. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The concept of this place probably went over my head and the menu may or may not be above my pay grade. I can see how this place caters to the influencer Instagram crowd, but that's clearly not me. I'm not a fan of these avant-garde cocktail bars that try too hard to push modern art concepts instead of just being a nice space to chill, enjoy good drinks and socialize with friends. We were forced to book reservations through their own app instead of going through a normal booking platform like Resy or Open Table. I guess that adds to the exclusivity feel of the place?? After checking in with the hostess, she gave my gf and I each a small glass of sparkling wine to "cleanse our palate", which was honestly way too sweet and did the exact opposite. Dunno why they'd assume our palate wasn't clean, as if we'd been stuffing our faces with steaks or something seconds before walking in. The menu was a "concept" with just colors instead of drink names and they would list just the basic ingredients without telling you the brand (e.g. gin but without telling you what kind of gin) as well as some overall themes of the drink like soft, bright, complex, mellow, etc. All cocktails were in the $20-22 range. For that price I'd expect at least some mid to high shelf liquors but I couldn't tell you what they used. Then some waiter who was not our actual waiter came by to give us the spiel about the color concept and how it relates to emotions, most of which I've already forgotten. I warned you it went over my head! We ordered the brown, orange, green and purple cocktails. They served complimentary flavor infused water and a small bowl of pretzels they refilled throughout the service. I was quite peckish and definitely would've liked to see more substantive food, even if I had to pay for it. Overall, I'm giving this place 3 stars because even though it was pretentious, the flavor of the drinks were truly interesting and I've never tasted anything like it anywhere else - especially the green and purple. I can't say if it was good or bad... just different. I can recommend giving this place a go just for the experience, some will love it and some will hate it. read more

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This is easily our favorite cocktail lounge in Austin. After at least five visits we've enjoyed all of their menus so far and this most recent menu is no exception. Time and time again they deliver imaginative, complex, thoughtful and well-balanced cocktails. If you are a party of one or two sit at the bar (if you can) and watch the magic yourself. The bartenders are talented and fun to chat with as well. If you're looking for the very best cocktails downtown Austin this space is tough to beat. read more

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Made a reservation a few days in advance, getting inside was clear and easy. Two people followed my boyfriend and me in to the host stand but were rejected because they had no reservations. We were sat at a high table with bar stools that weren't very comfortable. After a bit, we asked and ended up changing to a more private and intimate booth which I enjoyed much more. The service was very friendly but kind of slow for us compared to the other patrons. We were some of the younger people here. The menu was inspired by colors when we came, however I took another yelper's advice and ordered the milk & honey, which is always available j believe even if it's not on the menu. This was my favorite drink of the night, wasn't impressed with the color drinks as some were very sweet and some were very strong and bitter. I also tried their espresso martini which was strong and yummy. The pretzels for snacking were very stale, which I understand that people don't come for this and probably don't eat it but why bring them at all if they're stale? Overall, it was a cute and intimate place that had a very chill but exclusive ambiance. I would maybe come again for a drink or two (especially the milk & honey, or when they change the menu again). read more

I've heard of this place from a friend and it did not disappoint. I am a big fan of speakeasy bars and this bar just topped it. They have their own app where you have to make a reservation (make a reservation ahead of time). From the time we walked in the front door, the security greeted us nicely allowed us to proceed. When we got in to the actual bar, we were greeted with some tasty drinks before being seated. I thought that was a nice touch. The whole ambiance is intimate but allows for group of people to be able to actually talk. There was four of us and all of us got different drinks. My favorite was brown, cookies and cream and milk and honey. My friend got dirty martini and that was awesome. The menu changes so this might not be available by the time you come. Brown is with whiskey and banana butter. you can definitely taste that banana butter taste. Milk and honey is on the sweeter side and I like it. Last but not the least, was cookies and cream. Best one for me and a good way to end the night. Will definitely be back, but next time, I want to be by the bar and see how these awesome drinks are made. read more

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Here Nor There is a sweet spot. I loved the cool, intimate ambiance. Had a few cocktails, and the Red was my favorite. Pretty much a smoky margarita that left a delicious burn trailing down your throat. I would've preferred a private table so we didn't have to sit at the bar with the bartender. He was nice, but it felt like a third wheel - ha! We'll be back. read more

Inlove going to speakeasy and trying to guess/figure out where the spots are. I made my reservation, i was sent an email saying ill get a code prior to my reservation. 15 mins before i recorded a code and walked around the block found a code locked gate I entered my code and proceeded. Cool entrance to the speakeasy. I tried most of their offerings the Grandma's Cooking was phenomenal to drink! read more

make sure you're on the list, a few people followed my girlfriend and I inside but we're rejected a table from the host since they were not on the list. Great drinks, intimate low light seating and tables. The service was somewhat spotty, between waiting for a long time in between drinks and waiting for a long time for a server to notice us to close out the check. The staff was friendly, just maybe more forgetful about us younger ones. read more

Here Nor There - Espresso martini, color inspired drinks - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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