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    Papercut

    4.7 (28 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Milky
    Carl C.

    The space appears casual with the garage door entrance but feels a bit more buttoned up with the dark and moody lounge interior. One cool part about the space as it doubles as an art gallery that continually highlight pieces from artists that you can purchase. It kinda reminds me of living in NYC and going to art gallery openings in Chelsea every Thursday. Check out Papercut's website for gallery dates and to learn more about the art and artists. I really enjoyed the cocktails I tried. I got two cocktails, gravitating towards the milky options since they are less common in bars and cocktail menus. - Milky (rabbit hole dareringer, yokka koji awamori, oolong tea, shiro miso, yuzu, caramel, vanilla, milk) - Key Lime (flor de caña 4 year rum, avua amburana cachaça, agricole blanc, amaro montenegro, falernum, key lime, coconut, cream cheese, pineapple, lime) Papercut did both really well - flavorful and well balanced. The Key Lime feels like a treat, a good dessert-like option to end your meal or night with. Another fun aspect of Papercut is Konbini, a speakeasy sushi place housed in the back that you can order food from. Overall, a nice place to go that doesn't take itself too seriously. Most of the cocktails are a little under $20, which is the most I feel comfortable paying for one - especially if I want to have more than one. That being said, I do feel that the cocktails and unique combinations tasted worthwhile of that price tag.

    The terracotta (front), and the papercut (back). Mine had more volume, but his was stronger
    Stephanie W.

    Really enjoyed my visit to papercut! I came here on a date and was pleasantly surprised to find out they are both a bar and a rotating art exhibit. I will start with my only *small* qualm which is that the music is pretty loud - at times it was a little hard to hear my date but I get the vibe they're going for. Otherwise I really like the dark/black/artsy vibe inside, it's very nice! And my drink was EXCELLENT, I asked them about which would be most floral and they recommended the Terracotta which had a sweetness but not overwhelming, and almost a flavor like ginger/burnt citrus? Not sure how else to describe it but it was really good! My date got the papercut (classic cocktail) which was definitely more spirit forward than my drink but it was pretty good. Parking is all street or if you buy something across the street at Whole Foods/target you can get validation up to 2 hrs. This is a VERY busy area so do be aware that the street parking goes fast. Incidentally I did need a few things at Whole Foods so just parked there but otherwise it can be a little difficult. Nevertheless - totally worth the visit! The staff were attentive, friendly, and helpful (and had good recs). This is a great chill/date spot for drinks!

    Paper cut
    Alyssa Marie H.

    Service is first rate here. Great eye contact and conversation! This bar is a moody black and white theme with a pop of local artwork for sale on the walls. I didn't try the sushi this time. I can't wait to come back with my friends again.

    Anisha G.

    What a creative cocktail menu! They update it regularly, and I went for the Good Soup--a cocktail that tastes like a gazpacho. I've honestly never had anything like it, and it was incredible. The sushi was also tasty and well-prepared. The only downside is that it's on the pricier side, but the unique drinks and quality food make it worth experiencing.

    Good soup.
    Priya B.

    Exceptionally made, nuanced cocktails in a chill, vibey art gallery. Light, snacky but filling food from sushi pop-up konbini, and kind, helpful service made for a knock-out first visit to Papercut. I was visiting friend and wanted to do really good drinks and lighter food within walking distance of a show we were seeing on 6th street. This spot, recommended by a friend, fit the bill for that. It's walk-in only, so we were a little nervous about getting in. We went on a Saturday night around 6:30 pm, and it was not super busy at all (maybe half full, and slowly filled throughout the night, but never uncomfortably so, it stayed very chill!) The space is part cocktail bar, part art gallery, and rotates an artist-in-residence's works every few months and will feature a drink to pair with the art. It's quite dark (black walls, tables, low light), but really nice to see the art throughout, and on the night we went, the artist was actually there celebrating a birthday, which was pretty cool! Super attentive kind service whose recommendations were always a hit for us. Cocktails are quite pricy: $18-22 for each drink, but they are truly some of the best cocktails I've had and it was a fun/special night out for us. Once you pass the cocktail bar portion, you can sit at the restaurant portion of the space, which currently has a soft opening for sushi and Japanese small bites pop-up, konbini. Konbini non-sushi items range from $5-12 (which we stuck to) but the sushi was $18+ per piece, so could run you up a bit. Overall, my friend and I really LOVED this spot. It's probably one of my favorite cocktail spots I've tried in quite a while. Not every single drink were hits, but we were really impressed by quality of the drinks overall here and the nuanced balance of flavors in each drink. We tried (in order of preference): 1. Good soup (a savory gazpacho-tasting drink served in a soup bowl with just ridiculous smoothness. Could have had a whole vat of this, one of my favorite drinks ever and I typically don't like vodka at all). 2. liquid kolache (so hard to describe but strong spice notes, but really light overall drink. So perfect for fall.) 3. Milky (whiskey, oolong, yuzu, vanilla were the strongest notes. Very well balanced.) 4. Slow burn (their version of a boulevardier. Classic but well executed and the hint of black cardamom was so delicious. 5. Obey your thirst (N/A that was incredibly light, lemon balm tea was the prominent note, a bit sweet for us.) 6. Mai Thai (their take on a mai Thai. We liked the idea of it and the pandan was beautiful in it but the apricot brandy was a little overpowering and made the drink too sweet.) For food from konbini, we prioritized non-sushi small, snacky bites: tofu crisp (incredible flavor, not spicy at all), cucumber salad, egg salad sando (my fave), and a hot dog with salmon roe. Just really blown away by ambiance and execution overall here and my friend said she can't wait to come back and bring her husband to go again!

    Raspberry cheesecake
    Teri K.

    Sexy spot for date night cocktails. Great ambience, amazing creative cocktails. Don't miss the new Konbini sushi which opened inside the lounge. We tried the Texas Kolache, Raspberry Cheesecake and Terracotta cocktails. All were super balanced and so unique. Cant wait to try more at this fun spot

    Milky cocktail
    Caleb H.

    Papercut joins the list of top tier cocktail bars in Austin. I had the Milky cocktail, which was sweet, sour, and complex in all the best ways. The bar rotates its featured artist every few months, and the menu contains a rundown on them along with art prices. After a few delicious cocktails it will be hard to walk out without an art piece! If you're hungry you can also order from Konbini, the attached sushi bar.

    Aris O.

    Drinks were exquisite! My buddies Ryan and Daniel just opened up a bar (MOLA) around the corner on east 7th and we stumbled upon paper cut while walking to target to get some supplies. First, Dragon and his entire staff was super welcoming! The place is dimly lit and super clean. We came during the day time but it's definately a nice intimate date night spot, and there's also a sushi spot attached in the back, super cool. All the drinks were amazing, will definitely be back when I have more time...hopefully with my hot date!

    Terracotta
    LaNitria T.

    Unique vibe; moody and dark. Nice and quiet space, would be good for a date night before or after dinner. The menu was interesting, but we opted for the terracotta and an old fashioned. Both were good, service was great from entry to exit. We'd definitely come back when we're in town.

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    Rhonda M.

    Papercut is a total gem--part art gallery, part cocktail haven, and 100% our new favorite spot. The team behind the bar? Absolute rockstars, bringing their magic from some of Austin's best watering holes to create this killer concept. Here's the deal: every piece of art on the walls is for sale, the drinks are next-level, and they've got plans for some seriously cool collabs with local chefs. We tried the Paper Cut--a smoky mezcal twist on the classic Paper Plane (chef's kiss)--and the Candy Old Fashioned, which was perfectly balanced, not too sweet. But honestly? The best part was the bartenders. Friendly, fun, and just the kind of people you want mixing your drinks. We'll definitely be back!

    Martini
    Coralys L.

    Loved the ambiance! Such a cool concept. I loved how each work of art had a story and the cocktails rotate with each exhibition. highly recommend if you're looking for something different. The cocktails are super interesting! Staff was so welcoming and helpful.

    Nicole S.

    Great service and extensive cocktail menu. I love the vibe and the unique nature of the rotating art exhibit. The server was knowledgeable and provided good recommendations. I am excited to go back!

    A small group of us came here after a show and the place is legit. Great cocktails and our friends had some very tasty looking sushi. It's a quieter vibe than what you encounter on 6th on a Saturday night. Highly recommend.

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    Best drinks in Austin! Dragan is a genius with flavors. Ambiance is great, sushi is some of the best in the city.

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