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    Marlow

    4.7 (34 reviews)
    Open 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    MARLOW ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    DJ
    Live music
    Happy hour specials

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    Sophia C.

    My friends and I loooved this bar in Austin! The drinks were unique, well-curated, and delicious. My friends got drinks with corn foam and lavender foam, which we enjoyed immensely. The vibes were great, it wasn't too loud inside but still very lively. This is the exact type of cocktail bar I love, and I would definitely be back!

    Patrick H.

    Vibe is dark and trendy. Came on a Wednesday night at around 9pm and they had a DJ playing house music haha. Felt kind of weird as it wasn't that busy, but it felt like it was going to be in an hour or so. I have to admit the bar felt like a great place to bring a group of friends for cocktails prior to partying. Definitely a good selection of drinks. Had their version of an Old Fashioned and it was pretty good. However, I waited a bit for a bartender to show up as no one was behind the bar.

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    Aruni G.

    I had yet another great opportunity to spend time at Marlow Bar last week. This time for a EuroCircle Ukraine awareness event. The cocktails were amazing (again) and love the layout of the bar for visiting and walking around. I didn't order any food this time from the food truck but a friend let me steal some fries and a chicken wing from her order. There are such great craft cocktails to choose from and my friends and I enjoyed all the different ones we had. I'm sure I'll be back here again for another fab event!

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    Jin S.

    Marlow's has a very Austin vibe. I grew up in Austin and just moved back. Austin has changed a lot so I was happy to visit a place like Marlow that's dedicated to keeping the Austin vibe alive. The owner is also an Austinite! Marlow's has a really in interesting and delicious drink menu. I tried both mocktails (option to add THC) and really enjoyed them both. Most mocktails with NA liquor have honestly tasted a bit weird and a bit off. I usually have one and call it a day. However, I really enjoyed the first one that I tried the second one, which I also liked. The bartenders work amazingly fast and take multiple drink orders at a time and don't miss a beat! There's street parking and during weekdays, it's free to park after a certain hour.

    Kevin V.

    Happy holidays! Marlow was decorated with so much holiday cheer in its new Merry Merry Marlow popup version for the month of December. They got it just perfect with that home living room cozy feel. The only thing that's sadly missing is a fake fireplace. It hadn't realized that Marlow appears to be a vinyl only dj spot, which I noticed when I saw the dj booth with turntables. That really gives it an extra old school and home feeling i'm sure. The bartenders are skilled and fast with their craft cocktails, including a new special holiday drink menu. Out back Golden Tiger food truck was serving sliders and I chose to go with the beef since I've been a long time customer of their chicken and wanted to try something different. Sadly I'll probably never get the burger again. I didn't love it which is disappointing considering how great the chicken is.

    Deyna J.

    MIZ!! Came for a Mizzou watch party! Loved it!!! Happy to support a fellow MU alumni. Felt like we were back in Columbia!

    Julia S.

    My friend and I were lured in by a sign touting a late night happy hour. Since it didn't specify particular days, we assumed it was an every day special. To our surprise, the day we came in was actually a day where they close early - and the drink we thought would be $8 ended up being more than $15. Compared to other establishments on 6th street, marlow definitely feels more sophisticated and serious. However, the drinks we had were not. Probably one of the worst cocktails I've had in my life. The vibe was vibey but I don't think I'd go back (esp if it's not during happy hour). As far as service goes, when we went there were only 2 other parties around but the server took a while to address us. I don't recall her being particularly friendly but she also wasn't rude, either.

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    Megan Y.

    I started my night in Red River Cultural District at Marlow. By the time I walked in around 6:15pm it was already lively. They appeared to have another event prior to their first Hot Summer Nights musical act, a DJ who spun Afrobeats. He was great, and I met a nice group of girls when I sat in the front corner booth alone. I ordered a non-alcoholic drink as well as a smaller alcoholic drink (my favorite green tea shot). Both were refreshing and enjoyable! The bathroom was really nice, and they have a smash burger food truck on site. I wasn't in the mood for a burger so did not get to try it. I also didn't have time later to check out their first Hot Summer Nights act, which is one of my regrets from Saturday....

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    Cristian S.

    Nice ambient and bar ! Randomly stoped on a Thursday night and a DJ was playing house music ! It was awesome !

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    Michael M.

    I thoroughly enjoyed my evening at Marlow. Christmas is my favorite holiday and I love the holiday decor they put inside. They also had live music so I was serenaded by the smooth sounds of the piano as I enjoyed my drinks. The cocktails were phenomenal and the service from the bartenders were great. I personally enjoyed the Christmas Toddy and the Oxford cocktails. The place is very spacious with both indoor and outdoor seating options. Great ambiance as well.

    Sticky situation in a martini glass. So good
    Sanaz S.

    Very cute spot. The drinks and food from the food truck were very good! Great service as well.

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    Mia B.

    Love this place! Great location, right off the side of the craziness of dirty sixth. The cocktails were delicious and generous. Space was intimate, a bit loud but that tends to be standard. Bartenders were attentive and fast. Highly recommend this spot to meet with friends ahead of a night out!

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    Valerie T.

    The space is super cute! There's not many parking spots around unless it's a weekday. The area isn't the safest near 35 under the bridge but there were cops walking around. The drinks were good there but nothing special. You really go for the vibes.

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    Very cool bar! It has a cozy and relaxed atmosphere which is nice for 6th street and the drinks are very good. Live music was great.

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    Great atmosphere, god drank nos, attentive and friendly staff. Great location and well appointed.

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    Came here on a Wednesday night and it didn't disappoint.

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    The vibes are great, but I'm not sure they are worth the wait. There are two lines: one for…read morewalk-ins and one for those with reservations. We waited maybe 15 minutes at the walk-in line as others progressively started to pile on behind us. Then again, even people in the reservation line were waiting. This is definitely the kind of place that wants you to wait. The kind of place that wants to build a line outdoors to intrigue onlookers. We were treated nicely, but we definitely could have gotten in right away. By the time we walked in, the place was probably at 60% capacity. It was standing room only at the bar, but not overcrowded by any means. There is a dress code, but it's not entirely clear what it is. Some guy dressed to the 9s got turned away for not having sleeves whereas I got in with sneakers and a t-shirt. They ask for your cellphones upon entering and give you a key in exchange, but there doesn't seem to be any security to enforce it if you don't want to give them up. I have no problem with their policy, but I bet a lot of customers do. Interestingly, their little social experiment seemed to have a positive effect, where we ended up talking to strangers and vice versa. The Powder Room may be making America social again.

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