This place was caught out eye because of the amazing Christmas decorations but we were pleasantly surprised with how delicious the drinks were! read more

Previously visited for holiday drinks and decided to give the food a try! Ordered online and took less than 15 mins! There is a parking garage right next door or street parking. Opted to use the garage ($3 for every 20 mins) instead of circling around. The harvest bowl ($10) is really a Kale salad. Was expecting the sweet potatoes to be the base instead of a topping. I'm neutral when it comes to kale and was expecting more potato, but this was really good and enjoyed it! Moving onto the $7 latte. While good, very overpriced for what is probably 8 oz without the ice. Overall, solid food options, but maybe skip the coffee! read more

Lefty's Day and Night - Harvest bowl - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Pretty chill for a "hotel bar". Had my only two orders screwed up, and the rest of the service wasn't much to wag about, but aside from that it's got a good vibe and lots of seating. The food is *okay*. read more

Went during October to check out their decorations and it was definitely a fun ambiance! Got their themed cocktails and some food that was all really good but definitely a little overpriced. But it's on 6th so that was to be expected. Not crowded at all and quick service at 7 pm before the night rush. read more

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If you're wandering around East Austin and looking for that perfect mix of chill patio vibes, strong drinks, and a little bit of grit, Lefty's Brick Bar is it. The space itself feels like someone mashed up a cozy dive bar with a backyard hangout -- brick walls, string lights, and an atmosphere that's both unpretentious and inviting. It's the kind of place where you can show up in flip flops or boots and no one bats an eye. The cocktails? Surprisingly solid for a bar that doesn't take itself too seriously. The margaritas come out fast and strong, and they've got frozen options that hit perfectly on a hot Austin night. Beers are cheap, the pours are generous, and the staff keeps the vibe friendly even when it's packed. Food-wise, it's not fussy -- think bar bites that keep you drinking longer. Perfect for sharing if you're posted up outside with friends. Overall: Lefty's Brick Bar feels like Austin before Austin got too shiny. No frills, all fun, and exactly the kind of place you'll want to stumble back into on a Friday night. Ask for Noah! read more

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This review is solely based on vibes and cocktails. We visited a couple times this winter. The Christmas pop up bar was my favorite visit. The bar was chock full of decorations and holiday cocktails. We ordered several from the menu and they were all tasty and came in cute glasses. I'm glad they didn't skimp on the alcohol or aesthetic because they were very busy. The bar in the front was way busier than the bar in the back upstairs. The upstairs was also covered with a tent because it was rainy and cool. We really enjoyed our time here and got some fun pictures! There is ample seating for groups. read more

Lefty's Day and Night - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Frozen margaritas are great. Alcohol is present and the taste is great. $2 off for happy hour, so take it or leave it. 4-6. read more

Lefty's Day and Night - Frozen margaritas - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Lefty's is amazinggg for Halloween and they always go all out! Checked out their "shop of horrors" theme this year for Halloween and wasn't disappointed. They had a great drink menu (NA options too!), that tied in well to the theme. They also had some food options here, but recommend the drinks more. We tried a variety, from their version of an espresso martini and even their brat-themed cocktail. Old fashioned was okay, it was too sweet for my liking. They have a lot of seating (bar included), and an outdoor patio out back. Great for hanging with friends. Bartenders were super nice, and answered our questions about the drinks on the menu. read more

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I really enjoy this bar in October because they deck out with spooky decorations. The music is great and the people that go there are fun. For October they have fun cocktails and I was finally able to try the blood bag one. It was ok. Overly sweet for me but the concept is what made it fun. Theres seating tables and an upstairs area i had never been to before. The only bad thing i will say is they need to get more bartenders because it was packed and took forever to get a drink. read more

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Lefty's decorates for Halloween every year and it's always on the list of must-see bars during the holiday season! The drinks are good and the staff are friendly! read more

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Came by Halloween weekend - it was decorated, people were dressed up, and there were Halloween themed cocktails. Most of them had some kind of acid which gives me gastritis, but I tried one that looked less acidic. It came in a cool skull glass and looked nice, but it my friend and I couldn't finish our drinks as there was so much acid/lime and was unbalanced. read more

Lefty's Day and Night - Halloween cocktail - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came to Lefty's to check out their Halloween decorations this year. I feel like it was really on point last year compared to this year. But still pretty outstanding. Didn't want to look like a tourist snapping a bunch of pictures. I just took a couple. Everyone was really nice that I spoken to. Drink was good. Didn't stay long cause we were just going from one bar to the next that was decorated. Good job Lefty's. Looked pretty good. read more

Lefty's Day and Night - Hanging baby - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Lefty's had such a cool vibe. It's in the heart of 6th which is a tourist haven. But let me tell you this, it's a great place for locals too. It's always so relaxing even when they're busy. I love the bar decor and especially the patio as well as the upper level outdoor seating. They offer all sorts of yummy cocktails and food too. Nothing beats open-air hangs. read more

We really enjoyed stopping by Lefty's for their holiday decor recently. Christmas decor was awesome and great drink list-loved the vegan nog. It's very crowded and a young crowd (everyone looked 25 or under) even when we went around 5 pm. I thought it was very fun and recommend checking it out for the holidays! read more

Lefty's Day and Night - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great place to spend the Halloween season. It was my first time here but they decorate for every Halloween. Plenty of outdoor patio seating. read more

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I recently wandered into Lefty's Brick Bar, and what a spine-tingling experience it was! From the moment I stepped onto the patio, I felt the enchanting chill of Halloween in the air. The ambiance was decked out with flickering lights and cobwebs that set the perfect spooky scene. But the real star of the night? The Super Big Pizza! It arrived at my table like a monstrous apparition--larger than life and steaming with ghostly allure. Topped with an array of hauntingly delicious ingredients, each slice was a delightful mix of flavors that left me howling for more. I swear I heard the pizza calling my name as it emerged from the kitchen! As I savored each bite, I couldn't help but glance around, half-expecting to see some friendly spirits joining in on the fun. The staff, dressed in their Halloween finest, added to the festive atmosphere. If you're looking for a place to enjoy a monstrous pizza and chilling cocktails such as Morgue-arita 14 Blanco tequila, lime, coconut water, or the Pennywise painkiller 14 rum, pineapple, orange, coconut, nutmeg, Lefty's Brick Bar is the spot! Just be prepared for some ghostly encounters while you're there--because with vibes this good, you might just feel the presence of some spirited patrons from the past! Brilliant Dining and BOO! read more

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We popped in here while in the area as we were a bit early for a private event at Lazarus down the street. I'm so glad we did because I really loved this spot. It was all decorated for Halloween, with tons of creepy decor absolutely everywhere! I ordered a frozen painkiller and Nate got a canned beer. The painkiller was delicious and perfectly frozen - Austin knows how to make a great frozen cocktail. We had fun people and dog watching and chatting with some other folks at the bar. The bartenders were great, and overall I just felt like this place was super fun and cool. I appreciated that it wasn't super packed yet as I would imagine they get pretty busy on weekends and later at night. I see now they have some delicious sounding food, including cacio e pepe pizza, which I would LOVE to try. I'm bummed we didn't get any food, but that just gives us a reason to come back in the future. read more

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We had not yet gotten to Lefty's Christmas time so we headed out this year. We have been to Lala's and Miracle on 5th Street and wanted to check this one out. They go out all on the décor, there is Christmas themed stuff EVERYWHERE. From all sorts of Santa's and Christmas trees with presents to themed drinks. Even outside they have a wacky waving inflatable Santa and giant Christmas lights. Inside are tree ornaments hanging from the ceiling, lots of inflatables and pictures. There is a Santa throne and a mailbox for Santa letters. They do an amazing job with this. The bar is right there as you enter, lots of seating to the right of the bar and a smaller area to the left. 100% on the effort. We arrived not long after it had opened for the day, so early afternoon and there were already several people there. They had a small but growing line at the bar and the gentleman behind the bar was working hard but they only had one guy. My wife did walk around a bit while I waited in line to see the other decorations and when she came back the man said there was a bar upstairs. She hadn't seen any stairs so we went hunting as the bar line here wasn't moving much. We did find them and upstairs had lots more décor and seating. No one in line up here and the bartender was mostly friendly, she was glad people found the upstairs bar as most people don't realize there was a bar upstairs she said. Now a few things that were an issue. When we were searching for the stairs we did see they had a table with a water dispenser and cups on it. Upstairs they didn't have that, we saw a table that looked like it was the place for water but it was empty. The upstairs bar doesn't have water for sale, not sure about downstairs and no dispenser for water or soda's. So also no mixed drinks besides what they have on the menu. To be fair they did say this is because everything is fresh which is a great selling point but it is Texas, have water in some form, to sell or like they had downstairs. Seems more then reasonable. They did have bathrooms upstairs which was nice. The drinks are well made and strong but it is pricey so be prepared. We had one drink a piece and our tab was over $40. This included tip but still close to $30 without the tip. The bartender did seem to get annoyed at the questions people were asking but the downstairs guys where we go a shot as we were leaving were cool. Overall glad we came, may not return due to price and limited water and mixed drink options if they are not ones listed, no basics like jack and coke or Makers and 7. Still going at least once is worth it for the effort put in to the décor and the themed drinks. read more

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I love this spot! Tons of space and seating, it's always a vibe. You have to go out the back and up the stairs to the second hidden bar too. I love that they always go big for holidays with decor and themed drinks. Makes it super fun and different. read more

Really cool bar located in East Austin! I have come here a few times over the years, but they are changing things up and have some really great food options. I tried the cheeseburger. I am not sure if it's always been on the menu, but it was incredible. Would definitely come back again for just this. We also had a mixture of different drinks from cocktails to beers and all were great. The margarita was not sugary and done very well. The service was extremely friendly and made us feel very welcome. Would recommend checking this place out and grabbing some bites and a drink if in the area read more

Lefty's Day and Night - Cheeseburger. Super good! Recommend getting the fries as well - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place has pretty slow service on the weekends. And the bartender was not good at keeping track of the queuing order. I hinted at it and she could care less. It took 40 minutes to get one drink! The food was okay, we ordered a whole al pastor pizza which is a decent size. The flavors were good but the pizza was a bit overly greasy. read more

Lefty's Day and Night - Al pastor pizza - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came here and got a marg, if you want to drink frozen tequila, this is ur drink. It was insanely strong, not for me...i loved the atmosphere tho! I hung out upstairs and the weather was great. I'll be back read more

The star is for the Christmas decor, which is awesome... and a nice security guy was helpful (told us where to go eat) too... Service, however, terrible impression especially if you're trying to get into the spirit ... I know this time of year can be annoying but it can also be slow; so when people come to give you their holiday money, be great... Years in the industry myself, I've had great experiences making a bunch of making off generous people but this was the opposite of our experience here tonight ...didn't even make it to the food unfortunately, when the bartender poured Wycliff, after asking for Prosecco... at least tell me what you have before pouring a small glass of crap Brut. Used to love this side of town but ... as Austin goes , here we are ... Decor was great, lots of security but service was rude and unhelpful. read more

Place was okay. Hyped up on social media so I decided to try it out but the drinks were mid + bartenders seem like they hate their job so that made the experience even worse. Didn't even get a hello/hi I got a " are u ready". Lol I won't be back. read more

Came here for the Christmas pop up and felt like I was at a 21+ North Pole! The gingerbread piña colada was SO GOOD. The bartender (forgot her name) was also super sweet. The whole place was decked out with Christmas decor from the bottom to the top floor. My friends and I caught up after a long time of not seeing each other and had such a lovely time. read more

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We stopped by this place for drinks on a cold winter night and were not disappointed. The patio heaters kept us warm and the drinks were nice and tasty! There's street parking available in the area so that wasn't too much of an issue even on a busy Friday night. read more

Lefty's Day and Night - Whiskey and espresso - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came on a Friday around 4 with my pups and it was pretty dead. It's mostly outdoors so it was great that they had heaters available. The bartender was nice, but the kitchen was a bit slow... or maybe I was just really hungry. It took them about 15 minutes to let me know the pizza I wanted wasn't available (they ran out of something). I ended up with the meat lovers, which was good, just a tad salty. Wings were pretty good! Not sure if I was supposed to ask for ranch, but it didn't come with any. Like I said, I was super hungry so it didn't matter too much. Decent beer selection on draft. I got a seasonal cocktail, pumpkin old fashioned. That was pretty good, not too sweet. Would come back for drinks and chilling. read more

I stopped by to join friends for Lefty's first Latin Night event and it was a pleasant experience. This spot has a spacious outdoor area and semi private sections that can accommodate just about any guests' preferences. The servers were very nice and the drinks were delicious. I started off with a painkiller then tried their classic frozen margaritas - perfect for these hot summer days/nights. The DJ was great and our group had a blast dancing - pretty fun vibe for a Monday night. Overall solid spot - looking forward to coming back soon. read more

We went here a few days ago because we had heard they decorated for Halloween. Honestly I had never even heard of it before. I am definitely glad we went. It was a chill bar with a lot of open space in the back. The Halloween decorations were cute. There were areas where you could take fun Halloween pictures. The drinks were themed which is a great idea for Halloween. Also the food was good, I got a cheese pizza and also some fries. Our friends got some fried pickles I think. They were really good. Service was nice but the line was a little long. They did have vegetarian options which was cool. All in all, I would totally come here again. I wonder if they will do a Christmas theme next! read more

Came across this fine establishment on whim. Was walking with my husband & dog when I thought I'd top my beautiful Saturday afternoon popping in at a local watering hole. I hit the jackpot with a Picklelada: Best Maid Pickle Beer & their house-made michelada mix. If you aren't into beer or pickles this ain't the one for you. For my beer & pickle lovers it gets better.. the salted rim is made up of ranch seasoning of some sort, the flavors all mix in oh so nicely. Very cool & casual, open air bar concept & dog friendly. Coming back very soon. read more

Lefty's Day and Night - Pickleada- Best Maid's beer & house miche mix - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Special thanks to Millie and the teams at Lefty's and Arrive. We appreciate how easily you accommodated our group!

This place is the epitome of a badass East Side bar. The staff is laid back, the space is awesome, the fellow customers are friendly and cool, and just like the sign outside claims, they really do have the strongest frozen Margaritas in town. This was truly one of the best afternoons we've had in a while. We saw so many people reuniting and that they serve some delicious pizza were all incredible. And despite the unfortunate urbanization of most of East Austin, this place remains true to the heart of the area which makes this place even more special and shows their commitment to and respect for the community. read more

Lefty's Day and Night - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place recently has gone all out with their holiday theming first for Halloween and then Christmas. The Brick bar is right next to the Arrive Hotel. There's a little alleyway between this building and the next that has a parking garage that you can opt to pay if you want to park right next to the bar or you can find street parking. The bar mostly feels like a converted garage with a secret but known upstairs outdoor gin lounge. There are plenty of seating options as well. I got the frozen painkiller which is one of the drinks they are known for. My partner got their frozen margarita which they advertise as being one of the strongest. We also got a whole pizza. The pizza was pretty tasty for bar standards. As I wanted to get the mug to take home I got doubles on the frozen for about 24$. They have singles of the frozen for about $12-14. We came here on a Sunday afternoon so it was very chill and most everyone was just hanging out or starting their Sunday funday here. read more

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Don't get the wings unless you want the smallest wings you've ever seen in your life otherwise cute spot and bar tender was doing the damn thing! read more

Great atmosphere and music! Bring friends and enjoy the $5 craft beer! But I'm waiting 1 hour for a single slice of pizza, so be sure you have the time! read more

Stopped by Lefty's spontaneously during my first visit to Austin while waiting for my lunch reservation across the street, and what a great choice. Fun bar environment, my frozen painkiller drink was great and absolutely hit the spot on a hot day, and had wonderful service from Benjie. Would definitely come back when visiting next! read more

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Lefty's just dropped a pizza menu...and on it is a Cacio e pepe pie! It's massive, $39, and soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good. I added pepperoni, which may be blasphemous, but let me live! They do have cheese and pepperoni available by the slice if you can't commit to a full sheet of pizza. read more

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I love Lefty's even more now! Great drinks for those who partake, even better mocktails! Go see Benjie for the best mocktail you've ever had! read more

Lefty's Day and Night - Amazing mocktails by Benji!!!! - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Lefty's is my absolute favorite bar in Austin. Our bartender, Benji always makes my cocktails perfect and gives the best vibes. I come back for the yummy cocktails but I'm always excited when Benji is here. I haven't tried a cocktail on the menu I haven't liked. Also, the music and decor makes for the perfect ambiance. read more

Benjie was fantastic! Great atmosphere!!! Took care of us from beginning to end. Open air bar is a huge plus! read more