I came to Whiskey Cake for the first time last weekend to celebrate my friend's birthday. My…read morefriend, who was building out the reservation, asked why we would need to be there for three hours, from 6 to 9 pm, before our next plan on our itinerary. By the end of the night, when we were rushing to make it to our 9 pm event, she understood. Whiskey Cake is one of those New American craft kitchens that has a great bar and consistently great food, even if it doesn't immediately blow you out of the park. I drank a few drinks here, starting with their Texas Barrel Aged Old Fashioned, made from Still Austin Bourbon, a honeysuckle liqueur, vanilla, and orange bitters. A really strong but full-bodied cocktail with a lot of great flavors at play. I drank a local Austin beer on tap that I'm suddenly blanking on off the draft, and ended the night with a Montucky Cold Snack combo with a small pour of bourbon (maybe 1792, don't quote me). We only ate appetizers and sharables while at Whiskey Cake. I'll try to run through everything we had: Local Goat Cheese Fondue: A uniquely sharp experience. The bread was fantastic, but I'm very particular on my cheese and decided goat cheese wasn't for me. Roasted Garlic Hummus: The pita bread rocks, and so did the hummus, which is the actual selling point of the dish. Fries & Friends: Literally a basket of fries and dipping sauces. Not bad at all, but I don't know what you would expect. Deviled Eggs: I can't truly get behind hard-boiled eggs for some reason, but if I don't perceive that it's a hard-boiled egg, I can imagine that these are killer. I really enjoyed this. Charcuterie Board: A little bit of this, a little bit of that. A really excellent collection. The cheddar, the sausage, the cured meats, and the honey were all standouts, and it is probably the best table appetizer to get if you're also getting a full meal. Just little snacks for everyone! We ended the night with some of their Whiskey Cake, which is absolutely delightful and is obviously what they are known for. The waitress that served us was fantastic and timely and super friendly. The atmosphere was generally very nice and led to good conversations and had a solid energy. Ultimately, Whiskey Cake impressed me for what it offers and what it can be. They also definitely got whiskey. Tons of whiskey.

I came to Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar for a casual dinner with family and received so much more…read more No reservation and there was plenty of seating. We were able to change tables to accommodate more privacy. Casey was our server and so helpful. One of my family has dietary restrictions and Casey let us know the kitchen could rework almost anything to accommodate us. She also helped us get an order in before the happy hour ended. The artichoke dip well presented and good but not memorable. The old fashioned and margarita are excellent. For the main event I had the smoked pork chop. There is not a part of the dish I don't think was perfect. The chop, sauce, broccoli and slaw combined perfectly. I would say come back for this alone, but the tavern burger and chicken sandwich were great as well. The fries are crunchy on the outside and flaky inside. Grilled vegetables are an excellent side. You shouldn't leave without an order of the whiskey cake. "I only want a bite," doesn't exist. If you aren't very hungry start with dessert and add the main dish to go. Whiskey Cake has an exhaustive whiskey list and Wednesday has $7 pours which makes tasting easy. I hear brunch is excellent; I can't wait to try it.

The cutest little spot in downtown Georgetown is The Golden Rule! I was seated in their outdoor…read morepatio which was very cute. My waitress was excellent and accommodating. Great cocktails - I ordered their new old fashioned. Classic steak frites dish that was cooked to perfection (medium rare) with bbq seasoned fries. Street parking can be difficult to find close to the restaurant so be prepared to walk! Not to worry as it's a beautiful downtown to explore with plenty of shops.

Rude bartenders (3 women) told us they're closed at 9:13..maps says 10pm, but only the bar. Needs…read moreto specify on maps so they don't waste peoples time. I don't say they were rude just because of the closing, but the attitude about it. Happily turning us away. Hardly any people were in there, ratio was more employees waiting around hoping to close & not make $$ but ok Came to another bar downtown ;)

I'm so delayed in this review but I love this little bar! I really hope they recover from the…read moretornado. I would not expect to find a place like this in Belton/Temple. It's such a cool vibe and the drinks are amazing and very creative. They have a lot of TVs with plenty of varied seating options with good views of said TVs. They have live music. The service is good. All drinks are ordered at the bar, which is fine, but the bar is kind of small compared to the size of the bar when you consider everyone has to go to the bar to order. A cocktail waitress or two might be a nice addition. Otherwise, no notes.

Best drinks in town. I moved here from another state and was used to great cocktails, sadly Bell…read morecounty does not have a lot of options for great cocktails, BUT this place is absolutely amazing. Best cocktails I ever had and I have traveled and have lots of experience . If you enjoy having a great cocktail, you have to come here. And they also have live music, so that is a plus.

Met up with a friend for happy hour. Upon entering, I was immediately greeted by the bartender,…read moreKyle. He told me about the happy hour specials and also informed me that it was free pool night (on Mondays). I'm not a huge fan of whiskey, but I've found that whiskey bars tend to have amazing craft cocktails. I browsed the HH menu and noticed a Whiskey Sour. I actually like a Clarified Whiskey Sour and was curious to see how it compared. The Whiskey Sour wasn't bad, but it wasn't as good as the Clarified Sour that I've had at Reserve 101 in Houston. Kyle told me they're working on some clarified cocktails. I also ordered a Boulevardier (which isn't on the HH menu). Kyle admitted that he had never made one. He quickly looked up the ingredients and made one for me and it wasn't bad! I've only had this cocktail one other time before so I didn't have much to compare it to, but I did enjoy it. They have a small cigar menu. Cigars can be smoked outside on the patio (which is shared with Las Perlas and Caña Rum Bar). I liked the laid back feel between the pool tables and the rustic decor (it felt like I was in a lodge). Though I'm not a big whiskey drinker, I did enjoy the cocktails as well as the ambiance.

If you are a whiskey drinker, you will find a fine collection of bottles here…read more Or rather - you will find a very very fine collection of scotches here. There are some highly interesting bourbons as well. The selection of ryes is thin. If you read Whiskey Advocate (which I have been known to do), the rye curating will give you no thrills. The selection of Irish is thin as well - but no blame on that point. The population of upscale Irishes is just not that large, once you pass some over-rated cliches like Redbreast. * * * Seven Grand however is not an abstract name. That is how much you will pay in order to drink here. The prices for two ounces of many of those beverages will make the eyes pop out of your head sideways and go running out the front door. In more than a few cases, two drinks here will cost you close to what you would pay for a full bottle purchased at a liquor store. Now to be sure - bar drinking is expensive. That kind of percentage markup is not unheard of in the industry. But when you move up the price range for the raw material, The absolute amount of money you are overpaying to have that drink goes up astronomically. I will pay big for a peak experience I will remember for the rest of my life. (See my review of Craft Omakase.) I will not pay big for a random experiment with a bottle that could be wonderful and could be overrated. It is more economical to just buy the bottle. If the experiment works, I get a free month of legendary drinking. To my mind, bottle testing at Seven Grand just doesn't make sense.

These are moments I think why do I live in San Antonio ( and often work in Austin ) when I can just…read morelive here and enjoy great restaurants, bars and weird gothic haunts like this with weird dark goth decor, a scent of palo santo , superb music, a great crowd and amazing drinks! College me would have lived here !! Enjoyed a French 75, my husband enjoyed a smoked Old Fashioned and it was a great place to grab a drink prior to seeing Springsteen at the Moody seated amongst candles , a weird alter of sorts while enjoying some Stevie Wonder as is playing now though some weird NIN or Type O might have been more appropriate

What a cool place. I absolutely love the vibe, the decor, the people and the cocktails. WE stopped…read morein for one last drink before heading to the airport and fell in love with this place. It looks like an old Catholic church and has fun cocktails made with ingredients like yogurt and yakult. Very interesting menu. I want to go back and try more drinks. They are very creative here.

I went to a networking event at DuMont's Down Low and I was pleasantly surprised. I've walked past…read morethis place a few times and never actually went inside. When I entered the event, I was blown away. First, the food was fantastic. Second, the bartenders and staff were friendly. Third, the cocktails were great. Lastly, I liked the vibes and ambiance in the venue. I absolutely plan on returning here again.

What a lovely spot on 4th! This whiskey bar has some very strong drinks! My friend ordered an…read moreespresso martini which he said was pretty good. I had the Lavender Bee which was perfection! I usually just need one to start out or finish off the night. Service was very friendly on a Friday night and the place was very crowded. Such a great vibe! It's very moody and dimly lit perfect place to meet friends or a date. The music was okay mostly EDM which did not mesh with the chillness of the place. Parking can be difficult on 4th. I parked in the 405 Colorado garage which is very cheap (5 hrs for $10)

Decided to finally pay a visit to the distillery while I was…read morein town. This is such an awesome spot. The staff is so amazing. Absolutely knowledgeable of the product of the product. They have a great variety of in house cocktails. There is some seating inside and a chill seating area outside with a stage for when they have live music. Next time I'm in a Austin, I will definitely be stopping in again

I was very excited to take this tour and have been a longtime supporter of Still Austin. Before the…read moretour began, I purchased drinks and was encouraged to buy a bottle I already planned to purchase because it was close to the 9:00 PM sales cutoff. Unfortunately, the bartender who sold me the bottle failed to note my purchase or communicate it to the other staff. When I later picked up the bottle and informed a different bartender that it had already been purchased, he took the bottle from me and refused to verify the transaction, even after I showed proof of payment from my bank account and asked him to look up the purchase by amount and time. Only after the original bartender was located and confirmed the sale was I allowed to leave with my bottle. The entire situation was embarrassing and completely diminished what should have been a great experience. I have a whiskey review channel and have been a devoted fan of Still Austin. A brand is defined not only by its products but also by how it trains its employees to treat customers. Unfortunately, this experience fell far short of that standard.

We did the Hands-on Cocktail Making Experience and it was 100% worth it!! Hunter led us through all…read moretheir whiskey offerings while providing insightful facts and information about the distillation process and company history! They brought out a charcuterie board in the middle of the session and it really balanced out the whiskey tasting nicely. Hunter is the guy to see for all things whiskey, and he makes a pretty damn good cocktail! Also, the vibes in this place are amazing, classic cocktail lounge. These cocktails are to die for, we will be coming back

We made a reservation since it was the weekend, but it turned out to be unnecessary -- there were…read moreonly two other patrons at the bar when we arrived. The bar area itself is beautifully designed and neatly arranged, especially with its impressive whiskey selection. Their whiskey is infused with natural ingredients, which added a unique touch. They also offer a whiskey tasting and cocktail-making class, which is a fun bonus for those interested in the craft. Service was friendly throughout our visit. The cocktails we ordered were strong and full of flavor. My favorite was their take on the espresso martini -- bold, with rich notes of chocolate and a hint of cinnamon. Definitely worth trying if you're a fan of creative cocktails!

Tried to give this place a shot but the bartender completely ignored us and served other people who…read morehad already been there, despite us obviously waiting for him. Not to mention we were the only people of color in there and get completely ignored but everyone else is white and gets served? What a joke.

The fun-loving people make this dive bar unique and very enjoyable…read more Besides the customer base the bartenders are the best.

I've been going here weekly for a few months now. That said, I can't in good conscience rate this…read moreplace higher. This rating is only for karaoke night, any way. The place is clean, pool tables in the front, game consoles in the back, TVs throughout. They don't serve food here, but my bartender was friendly enough. Honestly, there are cheaper drinks to be had elsewhere.

The bartenders drink behind the bar rude as fuck if you have a situation…read more I don't recommend this bar or waste your money. Thier attitude is disrespectful