This was my third time visiting Retail Therapy, and it honestly just keeps getting better. The boutique-inspired decor is absolutely stunning, complete with chic fashion touches like Tom Ford shoes on display. We went later in the night when the deejay was spinning, so the lounge was totally packed and full of energy. Despite the busy crowd, the overall vibe was perfect thanks to the welcoming staff and the incredible mixologists behind the bar. The drinks are always amazing, and on this last visit, I shared the Dancing Queen cocktail with my boyfriend. Spot on! Can't say enough good things about this place. A+! read more

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This was my second time visiting, and unfortunately, the experience was completely different from my first visit in July. The first time, the music was amazing, the drinks were flavorful with the perfect amount of liquor, and the overall experience made me want to come back. I love a strong drink, and they definitely delivered! Unfortunately, a lot has changed since then, especially the reservation policy. Previously, I could make a reservation as late as 10:30 PM, even for just two people. Now, reservations aren't available after 8:30 PM unless you're willing to pay $100 per person. Seriously, who goes to a club before 8:30? If you're coming with a group, good luck finding somewhere to sit because you'll likely be standing most of the night. I understand businesses need to make money, but requiring $100 per person seems excessive, especially when not everyone drinks or plans to have more than one or two cocktails. I think a two-item minimum per person, similar to comedy clubs, would be a much more reasonable option. The drinks were also disappointing this time. One of our favorites from the previous visit was unavailable, and the replacement they made wasn't nearly as good, even after remaking it. I also ordered a Sidecar, which I absolutely loved during my first visit, but this time it just wasn't good. Customer service is another area that could use improvement. Getting a waiter to your table can be difficult, especially if you're not seated directly in the middle. It honestly feels like there aren't enough servers for the number of people attending. And if you're stuck standing at the bar after 11:30 PM, be prepared to wait quite a while for service. The food, particularly the calamari and chicken tenders, has been really good, and I enjoyed the music during my first visit. Unfortunately, good food and music aren't enough to make up for the changes in reservations, inconsistent drinks, and difficulty getting service. I really wanted to love this place because my first experience was so enjoyable, but after this second visit, I honestly don't see myself returning. It's disappointing because this venue has so much potential, but the changes have made it much less appealing, especially for groups. read more

Went here for date night. It's dimly lit and good romantic vibe in here. They had a live dj. Drinks were very good but service was slow. Waiting 10-15 minutes for our drinks to arrive and took a while for the server to close us out. I recommend trying the New York Sour. read more

What a jazzy little spot!! Thursday's are R&B NIGHTS! If you love good jams and a fun vibe this is the place to be! I can't believe this was my first time at Retail Therapy! The drinks were pretty good! I started out with a mint lychee martini which came in this cute coup! For bites we ordered the steak bites and beef sliders. The sliders were great but the steak was sadly too chewy and overcooked. Our server was darling and brought out complimentary shots to all the ladies. It's best to have a reservation for a table or come early to get a seated reservation unless you come after midnight for dancing. Parking is challenging in the area so I recommend rideshare or parking in the lot on the left side of the building. read more

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I can't remember my drink, but I remember the vibes. This spot was laid back . I highly recommend getting a section. I was sitting at the bar for a while and then they took the bar seats away randomly. I don't understand why they took the bar seats. My drink was good. The DJ was a good time. The bathroom was horrible from what I heard. It definitely did smell near the "VIP" like rooms . Next time, hopefully the bathrooms are cleaner. Overall I had a decent experience. I can see myself going again, but I will reserve a section. read more

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This has to be my top three favorite speakeasy's or lounges in Austin. I absolutely love the music they have especially on ladies night. It's a small dark restaurant so I would say it's great for medium to small groups. I came here for a birthday and had reservations for eight but the seating was only for four so seating is very limited here so be prepared to stand most of the time but the music here will definitely get you dancing with rnb and hip hop. Their drinks and services are really good here. Also besides bottle service I got cake service! read more

Retail Therapy - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

One block from the parking garage...yes I am light weight! At this juncture, all I can picture is my bed and little cotton candy like clouds in my dreams. Then my friend announced Retail Therapy, I always wanted to go to this bar. Yikes, say it isn't so. Suck it up girl! You can do one more bar before home. So, in we went. At the entry they had designer branded items like Prada and Fendi. We were greeted by the hostess who escorted us into the club. Inside the club they had glittery posters of Rihanna and other notable singers. The seats were extremely comfortable. The music was permeating the club, but not overpowering conversation. It had a modern, cool vibe. Our server was so friendly and helpful. Retail Therapy also serves food. In fact they had a picture of cheesecake prominently displayed in the club. My friend ordered a drink...Local #9. After two drinks over the course of the evening, I was tapped out. She enjoyed her drink. She let me taste her drink and it was quite tasty, not enough for me to order one. Very nice experience at Retail Therapy.... read more

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We recently checked out Retail Therapy in Austin, and while we didn't try their food, we absolutely loved the drinks. We went during their happy hour, and it was excellent. The cocktails were really well made, & you could tell the bartender knew what they were doing. It's not overly sweet or sugary.. just really good quality cocktails. When we arrived, happy hour was a bit quieter, but after about an hour, it definitely got busier with a later night crowd. Overall, I'd highly recommend stopping by especially for happy hour. It's a great spot for good drinks!! read more

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Made a reservation for a Sunday evening for 3 here. The place was completely empty, felt like we had our own private party! Service was great, drinks amazing, and the food was good too. We ordered chicken tenders and their fry trio. I deducted a star because when you walk in there is a horrible smell throughout the place that you can't shake. read more

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Very cute hotspot for going out at night! Definitely have to find street parking or pay for a parking garage if stopping by They do daily happy hour w cocktail deals! We stopped by around 11/12 and the place was full, music was going and pretty busy for a Saturday night! I had the spicy tequila cocktail / light and refreshing but def a bite! read more

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Great music, great crowd, great service! Loved my first experience here and can't wait to come back. read more

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Amazing atmosphere great service and great vibes. The ambience had really nice artwork that I've never seen before and the music was good. read more

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Retail Therapy was a mixed bag but generally in a more positive direction. Aesthetically the lounge is very nice with comfy seats, ambient lighting, nice bathrooms, and complimentary champagne for ladies. We made a reservation and were seated promptly and ordered quick. We ordered some cocktails and here's where things began to sour a bit: The cocktails were average but $18 a cocktail is very steep. I get the lounge is nice but at that price I was expecting a lot more. People were straight up twerking in the middle of the lounge, which is crazier when you realize there's no dance floor. Service was spotty, it took a while for us to get checked on and for us to receive the bill. And last but not least, there is gratuity automatically included. To sum it up quite bluntly, Retail Therapy is a beautiful place. The lounge itself is very nice and the vibe and ambiance is spot on (and it's not loud in there!). Between the service, clientele, and pricing; this place is one we'd like to follow up on to see if things change read more

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I enjoyed the cocktails at retail therapy and the service was great. We reserved a section which was free. It was supposed to be R&B at night, but the DJ did more pop and some Reggaeton. Great vibe for date night. read more

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As others have reviewed, this is a wonderful speakeasy. Located behind the Driskill and off of Congress, it is kind of off the beaten path but well worth the visit. If you are a fan of the Roosevelt Room, you will enjoy your time here. We stopped by early on a Friday and were greeted by a simply lovely hostess who gave us a warm welcome and a ginger shot to cleanse our palates. Our mixologist, Brady, provided us with a "lay of the land" and a few recommendations. Drop your guard and order one of their unique cocktails! Not feeling adventurous order a wine or beer but why! Big spenders can reserve their private room and order bottle service. We took advantage of their happy hour and left saying we would be back with our gang! Our story on their website accurately captures their mission and vibe: "In the world of Retail Therapy, every cocktail is a work of art, every sip a statement of style. It's a place where the boundaries between fashion and flavor blur, and where the pursuit of perfection is as timeless as the classics that adorn its shelves." An easy 5-star review. read more

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Came here on a Friday with my family and we had a very nice experience. We got here around 7:30 so it was a little quiet but that ended up being nice since we were able to chat more easily. Everyone's drinks were good and the service was pretty fast. The bar itself was cute with some moody interior design. Definitely would recommend stopping in! read more

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Love the VIBE of this place! The drinks are amazing the food is delicious and the service has been spot on. High recommend especially if you're speaking good R-n-B music. Thank you,Sara you did amazing job holding down the place. read more

We had such a good time here! The drinks were amazing, the music was fantastic, and they were open till 2am. We will definitely be back, and I would highly recommend retail therapy! When we come in town to ATX we will be here! The espresso martini was the best I've ever had!!!:) we sat at the bar and the bartenders were great! Customer service A+++ read more

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Love the whole vibe of this place! It is indeed therapy :) the cocktails were great with y walk in, you get a feeling of oomph! It's a great lounge/bougie date nightspot. So why did I downgrade the review? Two reasons for taking away two stars- 1. They added 20% service charge without talking to us for two people, while e were still in the bar and it's not like we weren't ordering or had left or it was 2am and they closed - Nope! No reason for them to add 20% as default service charge 2. The ambiance is great but they have a view of the road with people peeking in, bright street lights etc which are really a downer. I don't want to be looking at the street while enjoying my ambiance. read more

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This bar /speakeasy is such a good vibe on Thursdays with good music and cocktails just overall good ambiance and decor with cute instagramable moments to take pictures or videos especially the hallway by the bathroom areas read more

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Had such a fabulous time at retail therapy! I came on a Thursday for happy hour and they have all signature cocktails for $10. I was not able to make a reservation (turns out if you make one on Open Tabke someone else within the hour, it will not allow you to make another reservation!). But nevertheless, they had plenty of tables and when I came they were able to offer me a table or the bar. I sat in a nice corner table and I ordered the cocktail version of the "flower power" shot (because I like girly drinks!), as well as the "lovely dove" cocktail. Both were a pretty good size and fairly strong so I felt like the cost was justified! The hostess and the waiter were both very friendly and helpful, attentive as well. The bathrooms are immaculate, and the vibe was really nice! The music was a little louder than other cocktail bars but it was still modern music, and there is a low light/candlelight vibe which I really dig. The parking is lacking; I parked at a friend's house several blocks over; but if you want street parking it's paid only and you probably have to park a decent ways away. Nevertheless - the staff and vibes here are great, drinks are great, and happy hour prices are fair! I would absolutely come back to try other drinks - and plan to do so! read more

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The concept was great, but sadly I will not return here. As soon as we walked in there was a sewer like smell and it didn't improve when you entered the bar. Walking in you get a complimentary citrus drink and then get guided into the bar. The cocktails weren't anything special. We ordered a dessert which was crazy expensive $15 for a cheesecake slice. Like really?? That's pretty ridiculous. I had the sherry cobbler which was fine. read more

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Last night was my first time going to Retail Therapy and IT'S A VIBE! Thursdays are R&B night and the DJ was on point. The low light atmosphere was perfect, it was clean, and the bartenders were good. I did notice that drinks took forever if you were sitting at a table though. As much as I hate driving to downtown, I will certainly be returning. read more

Great music , great crowd, beautiful intimate space. The rnb was flowing. 10 outta 10!

I LOVED the atmosphere right away! It almost felt like a speakeasy. From the glittery heels on the shelves to the artwork and the mirrored door, which opened into the lounge/bar area. It felt very exclusive and fancy. The menu reminded me of a vogue magazine. The first drink I ordered (forget the name but it had boba) unfortunately wasn't great. The boba was hard and mostly why I ordered the drink, but fortunately the bartender offered to make me something else (their mai tai), which I did enjoy and appreciate! My friend had their spicy margarita which was really good and probably what I will order in the future. They also brought us a complimentary sample of food (they had just officially opened the day prior and are going to start serving food next week). It consisted of a sample of sushi, pan-fried dumpling, and fried chicken. I wish I had taken a picture of it but it was great. The chicken was probably my favorite. read more

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I love the idea of this bar. The hostess greets you with a welcome shot and then shows you to your table. The decor was modern and fun. Service was great and our bartender said he could make something else if you wanted. My drink was refreshing and light and came with ranch and veggies. But that was all the food options it had besides cake. read more

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If you've been here before, be sure to note that they don't really have any food any longer, just cake. Also if you're looking for a place that has some good instagramable picture possibilities, then this seems to be a good place for that. I got the no pasa nada cocktail and it was ok, but I probably would go with espresso martini or something else next time. We also loved the fun birthday cake shot. read more

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I have to admit, this is my new fave spot in Austin to be able to hear hip/hop and R&B. Also they have delicious sushi served late at night! You can't beat that! Love the ambiance, and the drinks are on point! There's always a good DJ, and the service is always top tier! read more

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Dope spot. Didn't eat here just came for a party. The best music ever. The service was cool too.

The service was great! As soon as we walked in we were offered a shot on the house. It was a great shot and a good way to start the evening. Our bartender was Brady was awesome. The atmosphere is great kinda dark but it's great.. read more

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The space itself is beautiful, and the Director was gracious and apologetic--but unfortunately, the service left a lot to be desired. We had a reservation, but once seated, we were completely ignored. At first, we assumed it was a simple mix-up with table assignments. However, we watched the table next to us get seated after us and immediately receive water and attentive service. Eventually, someone came to take our order, and the Director personally came over to apologize for the initial oversight. While we appreciated the gesture, the service didn't improve. Our server continued to treat us like an afterthough. At one point she came over to refill my friend's water and gave just a splash and walked off. No eye contact, didn't fill it up. And the place wasn't busy. She didn't even have that many tables. I at one point went to the bar to get our second rounds at the bar and the guys were a delight. I wanted to give them our tip. But as we cashed our waitress rudely came by said gratuity is already included and left. Everyone has bad days but I don't think I've had this type of experience ever. Probably won't return. read more

An absolutely amazing find! Thanks IG! When you walk into this place, you are greeted by a host or hostess who provides a ginger shot to cleanse your palate to get you ready for the craft cocktails that await you inside. Once inside, you enter a wonderful world of music, seating, and an incredible bar with very nice bartenders. Omg! The drinks are phenomenal! I cannot put it all into words. You just have to experience for yourself. read more

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Best manager I've ever met in my life works here. Its not my vibe but still an awesome spot regardless

Am I the first to review? Woohoo! So I wandered upon this place after dinner at Perry's with my date. We were trying to figure out where to go and I picked this place out from google maps. When we got to the door, we were told that this place had only been opened for a week and since it was still new and no marketing has been done, we were seated right away. It's very similar to here not there that it's mostly reservation based and they provide you with a small drink upon entry. The drink menu are made to look like magazines and the cocktails are quite expensive. All cocktails are $25. While I enjoy the atmosphere of the place for my date, the drinks are very similar to other speakeasies around town. It's definitely a great place for a date if you're looking to impress someone. read more

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Place was across the street from where we were staying at and at first looking from the outside, you'd think it's a store (not just by the name) however you see a cocktail sign next to their name and it dawns on you that it may be a lounge lol. Anywho, decided to see what yelp had to say before going to check it out for ourselves, yelp didn't have much but we decided we'll check it out for ourselves. Made reservations, and so glad we did because we went on an event night and they were packed! Sat at the bar and the ambiance was vibing! Loved the art work, sofa sets, and comfortable chairs (even at the bar). Drinks were great! Also want to include this place serves food, appetizer style mostly, however their sliders and chicken tenders were pretty good. Despite them hosting an event and the public simultaneously, they managed to serve their drinks and food at average times. Also would like to add their bathrooms are pretty clean! If ever back in ATX, I wouldn't mind going back! read more

Ambiance amazing! The drinks and the customer service along with the atmosphere was awesome. One of the best speakeasy I've been to.

I hate to leave a review because I don't want people to find out about this incredible place. We were there to celebrate a friend's birthday. Going in feels like access to a very exclusive club. The drinks and the wall of shoes before entering are nice touch. The service and ambiance were immaculate. We had the honor of meeting the co-owners. They were both exceptionally kind. The birthday girl was treated as a VIP. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. read more

Retail Therapy - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great cocktails and vibes all around!!! And fun ambiance, a great night out with the girls!

Wanted to love RT. Unassuming little corner spot. Wasn't bust on a Tuesday afternoon. Drink menu was pretty nice a the staff was sweet, but the smell throughout the entire place was atrocious. I mean to the point of physically dry heaving. I would give it a 2nd try to see if my experience was better next time around. read more

I recently hosted a networking event at Retail Therapy for a professional organization where I invited friends and work colleagues to attend. The entire group gave rave reviews for the staff's hospitality and service, signature cocktails, and overall vibe of the speakeasy. The GM was proactive and professional in coordinating the event and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to bring friends for a drink or for a professional event. 10/10 experience! read more