Well, welcome Little Drinks lounge to South Austin as I know you are the kind and cool little brother of older brother, Drinks Lounge (East Cesar Chavez area). I welcome you with open arms and all smiles as this spot is definitely worth coming in to have a cocktail, beer on draft, and be sure to pair it with a hot thin crust NY-style pizza from Pedroso's Pizza trailer! This spot is probably the darkest bar in the South Austin area with their black out crushed velvet curtains, cushiony dark green & black booths, and super cute pink neon signs - which is all a great things for a bar especially on hot summer days when you just want to drink in a dark cool place. You're the coolest little brother for sure and I am so excited to have you in the neighborhood.
Came in with my best friend to try out their happy hour menu on a Friday afternoon and we were pleasantly surprised how low-key the vibes are here + the great happy hour specials they have. On week days from 5:00PM - 7:00PM they have $2 Lonestar, $2 PBR, $2 Miller Lite, 1/2 price pints of beer (they have about 8-10 local drafts), $5 Old Fashions, and $10 pizzas were on special when we came in. We definitely took advantage of the $2 beers and got lost in conversation while watching others get a game or two on the all black out pool table.
Every day Little Drinks has a special deal on cocktails and drinks and will reward you handsomely on Sunday/Monday/Tuesday Industry nights with some great shot specials. Be sure to ask the bartenders or check out their signage on the bar tops.
The gender neutral restrooms are selfie-worthy so be ready to want to take a picture of yourself with the album artwork that is plastered all over the walls from ceiling to waist level. I especially loved the prep/extra mirror space between the restrooms with the coolest Support Your Girl Gang neon pink sign. Grab your girlfriends and get ready to post your gang in front of it.
Be sure to grab a photo from the photo booth, where you will also find the 2nd pink neon sign above it, so that you can add your pic to the others who frequently come to Little Drinks.
Plenty of space and picnic tables outside in front for fresh air, outdoor hangs, and zooming car watching up and down Congress Ave. It does fill up outside pretty fast, especially as the night goes on, but there is plenty of standing room and seats to hang out on as well.
Parking was super easy for us (street parking up and down Alpine Rd- the road that is a huge hill) but also spots right in front of the storefronts directly off of S. Congress + free parking in the retail spaces right behind Little Drinks in the condo, The Davis, area.
I am definitely going to make sure to tell my friends and coworkers to join me for a week day happy hour as I dig the vibes and really appreciated the swift service from the bar staff. Looking forward to coming back this week! read more