If you want a fantastic sunset view over downtown , this 7th-floor terrace at the Fairmont is a hidden gem. It has an upscale but deeply relaxed resort-casual vibe, making it just as perfect for a spontaneous date night as it is for a high-energy drag brunch or live DJ set. The absolute move here is hitting their Thursday through Sunday happy hour from 5 to 6 PM, where you can score major discounts on top-tier tequila and mezcal cocktails. Pair an $8 margarita with their charred corn esquites or a fresh hamachi tostada, and you've got the perfect light dinner setup. read more

We had a group of 6 made a reservation for a table through their site showed up and they turned us away since they had a private event. They should have blocked off the evening for reservations very poor business practice wont be back. read more

This was great food and it was fresh ! This was the restaurant that was serving at the Fairmount Hotel (Austin), when I was at the poo. Food was brought to the pool area and I enjoyed it ! read more

RULES & REGS - Chicken ting tacos with corn tortillas &side of chips - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

People must come here just for the view/atmosphere. The food is very subpar especially for the cost. Nothing I would ever come back for. I came here with 8 other girls and we ordered family style appetizers and entrees so we tried a lot of options, there were zero dishes I would order again. The cocktails were decent but also very overpriced for not being great. read more

The Fairmont hotel we were staying in had 3 bars, we looked into each and all three had some good and bad. This is the one we came to after dinner at Perry's. The place is nice, Lots of seating and they had these almost like Pod areas you could sit in with groups. They had outdoor seating on a patio overlooking the city but it was cold and we only went out there for a few minutes to see the view and take some pictures. The staff was great, all very friendly and fast but made the drinks well. They place never got super busy while we were there but it was never empty either. We spent the most time at this bar, the lobby bar had EVERY table reserved which was annoying and the other bar was sorta of an honor bar. SHANA SAYS: "It has a classy atmosphere and creative cocktail menu. The dessert was delicious and the bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable. The outside seating area was HUGE and the bathroom very very clean. A mellow laid back vibe but I can see it becoming busier and lively in warmer months." Overall there was not much I could find to say look out for or maybe you wouldn't enjoy this. We were not here long but the dessert was very good and the drinks were unique, We try to go outside our normal comfort zone and while I don't think I will get the drinks I got again they were well made, it is purely my own taste in drinks that lowered the enjoyment. They were made perfectly, I had The Smoke Also Rises and Shana had the Rebellious Gecko with the dessert being Chocoflan. We had a few other drinks of various types straight and had a good end with some great pics on the balcony. read more

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Came here to celebrate my sister's birthday, and it was ultimately a disappointing experience. At least they validated parking. We wanted to go to a rooftop bar for the views, and even though the area had ample room and it was not that crowded, the views didn't seem to blow us away, lol. The appetizers/snacks available were limited as far as vegetarian options. We settled for chips and salsa, which were mediocre. For drinks, my friend wanted a rum and coke but apparently the waiter had a hard time understanding her, repeating "coconut" in trying to clarify what is normally a standard request in the alcohol world...we joked about it afterwards (she said her drink was oily? Lol!), but it still came off strange. Needless to say, we had to find another place for food and we stayed no more than an hour. Not to thrilled about this place so I don't plan to be back. read more

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Don't bother getting anything but a beer. The mixed drinks are extremely weak and watered down but they charge you like it's a real cocktail. Just get a beer so you know what you're getting without them watering it down. Don't get a margarita, they have it on tap so it's watered down. Don't get a spritzer. Don't get anything at the bar but a beer in a can they can't mess with. The atmosphere is otherwise fine. Food is meh. Expensive and unimpressive as you'd expect. read more

The food was just really expensive for the blandness. I only had the chicken tinga tacos but I know I could make much better. They tasted unsalted and it was missing something, plus there were only two for $24. The service was fine, just your normal poolside staff. Ambiance was obviously great due to the rooftop pool aspect. read more

RULES & REGS - Chicken Tinga Tacos - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is a lovely bar at the top of The Fairmont Hotel. I attended Drag Brunch and had such a good time. I'm not sure how often they host a Brunch of Drag Queens, but this was so fun. Disclaimer: I haven't attended any other events, nor have I come here on a regular day. The queens were fun and funny. Usual lip synch performances, but with a few hilarious twists. I hadn't considered "What Does the Fox Say" as lip synch performance option, but there it was and it was fantastic. The day husband and I went it was gloomy and super overcast outside, so they closed off the pool area and had all the window/doors shut to keep the humidity out. I think I'd like to come back when the weather is better and see how much the vibes change. Staff is friendly and fast, the brunch was pretty good. I'd skip the Bloody Mary personally. The waffle is solid and the other cocktails are incredibly refreshing. read more

The Broken Coconut has taken over Rules & Regs were themed for the Summer. The place has been decorated very nicely and special drinks created. I had a Frozé and was really good for the hot day we were having. The prices were high but good liquor was used. The staff was very cool and make us feel very welcomed, and the views of the city was specular. read more

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One of our favorite go to spots to enjoy some cocktails and bites. Especially so the boyfriend can smoke his cigars on the patio area. The Salsa Quemada had a really good flavor. I love a charred salsa. The tacos were ok. I liked the Pork Belly Al Pastor more over the Suadero Tacos, but my only issue really is they are so tiny. I wish the tacos were larger for the price. Two tiny tacos for $10. But it might just be worth it for the ambiance and view of the city! read more

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During my recent visit to Rules & Regs on New Year's Eve, I was disappointed to find the place closed for a private event. The festive decorations looked great, creating a lively atmosphere that piqued my interest. While I understand the need for private events, it would have been helpful to know about the closure beforehand. I missed out on the chance to have a drink on New Year's Eve at Rules & Regs (went down to Fulton which was really festive too), but the decorations were appealing, and I plan to return soon. I just hope they haven't taken down the festive setup by then. read more

RULES & REGS - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Super disappointing... Everyone seems to confused and uninterested. They said they were out of two of the ten drinks they had... when we asked what was out so they could just substitute, he said he had no clue. When I asked how spicy something was, he said he had no clue. When we were waiting around for another round because we were already there, he was nowhere to be found. The service was super slow and when the drinks finally arrived, they were lame and uninspired. No creativity, no garnish...just throw some banana rum into an appropriative tiki glass from Temu and call it a day. Speaking of offensiveness and appropriation, it was kind of embarrassing how much of mockery they made of the Hawaiian culture. Just an icky experience all around. read more

RULES & REGS - Fake bamboo paper straw, sad tiki glass from Temu, soggy previously frozen lemons that made no sense as a garnish for my drink... - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I wish there were more stars to give them. Wow wow WOW the food is amazing . My husband and I both agree. Dogs? Smoking? Yes! Music? Yes! Chefs? Yes they must be! The food is unbelievable. My husband wants me to tell you "Every time I take a bite it's like there's a party in my mouth." Haha What else. The people are all very nice and everyone is chill and happy. The server is awesome -- very friendly and goes out of her way to get us things. There were a few drink girls that came out for us to sample the Patron Perectino Margarita and we sampled but oops then we got our regular sized Cinco de Mayo Margarita and the first sip was bitter. Haha ... So here we are, rooftop, and it is Cinco de Mayo. We highly recommend. read more

RULES & REGS - Sunset and the chefs - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been to this bar before, before they revamped it with all the Christmas decorations. It looks amazing the way they have it now, there are lights everywhere present boxes on the ceiling, and there's music, which is in tune with a light show on the wall, pretty cool. We ordered three of the Christmas themed cocktail specials, they were all very delicious. They are very cute, very Instagramable, nice spot to come with friends or a cute date night. They have happy hour every day from 5 to 6 PM, just an hour where they have drinks 50% off. Highly recommend. read more

RULES & REGS - Drinks at the bar - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I enjoyed trying brunch here! They have a vegan guacamole tostada that I really enjoyed. It was very flavorful and filling. We also had a delicious mock tail that our waitress recommended. The ambiance is super cute/trendy and service was awesome. read more

RULES & REGS - Delicious mock tail! - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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A solid spot for a beverage. we were in town and I had been looking for a good sunset spot at one of the many rooftop bars and restaurants. The town was pretty booked but Rules & Regs wasn't as popular a spot so we were able to just show up. We road up the elevator and stepped out to the rooftop. It was nothing initially. The smell of the pool and kids running around the pool as the sun was setting. I believe there was a few spots to sit outside but we saddled up to the bar inside. it was a nice bar, with subtle lighting. The bar keep came up quickly and asked for our order. I ordered a little off the menu, and my gal ordered something they didn't have on the drink list at all. But he knew his drinks and made both quickly and on point. My Caucasian was tasting and her french75 was perfect. its by far not the most popular rooftop in Austin, but its a nice spot to stop in. read more

I wanted to like this place more than I did. It's situated next to the pool area which is convenient. Nice bar and standard dining area w a larger patio/outdoor seating as well. My friend and I each tried a cocktail, the carne asada and the Birria tacos. The disappointment came from the portion sizes ratio to prices being charged. The drinks and food were almost half the size of what I would get elsewhere. Flavor wise the food was decent enough, I've had much better Birria tacos in Austin, more authentic ones. You do get the view of the pool right next to it. Overall It's a cute place to stop in for a quick drink or small bite to eat. read more

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Honestly, it's a pretty mediocre "rooftop" bar. Their drinks are incredibly overpriced and generic, and service was meh. The hostess barely looked in our direction when we asked for the restroom. I honestly have no idea why this place is serving cocktails for $16-19. Those are New York prices. For the quality of drinks, 7th floor views, and mediocre service, Rules & Regs is not worth it. read more

RULES & REGS - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We tried out Rules & Regs late after flying in for a conference. The open patio on the roof was beautiful overlooking Austin! The staff were super nice and we were able to relax and have a few drinks with salsa and guacamole apps. The apps were a little pricey but the view and atmosphere made it worth it! read more

First time at Rules & Regs at one of my stays at the Fairmont. My friend and I came here for a late morning brunch. It's located on the 7th floor of the Fairmont, so easily accessible if you're a guest at the hotel. And since it's on the 7th floor, it has some amaaazing views of downtown Austin. The restaurant/bar is very large! They have seating to accommodate a ton of different party sizes. From long tables/booths to seated areas and table tops to bar seating and a huge outdoor patio with couches, tables, etc. Since it's October and freakin' BEAUTIFUL outside, we opted to sit on the patio which was a great choice. It was a Saturday morning, and surprisingly very chill. Only 1 or 2 other guests in the restaurant (I believe they're busier in the evenings for dinner). The server was very kind but also very slow. Considering there was only 2 other tables in the entire restauraunt, we expected the server to be a little more attentive. We had to ask him multiple times to take orders or get things. The food though was fantastic!! We ordered the roasted poblano queso (yum), the avocado tostada, and the eggs entomatadas and pork belly (SO YUM)!!! Would definitely come back during my stay at the Fairmont but would probably not come for a regular meal if I was not staying at the hotel. read more

Visit this place for the drinks and the sunset views! They are truly incredible! It's a great place for a date night or just a night out with friends. The staff was very friendly and the drink menu had a ton of options. They only use premium and high quality liquors and mixes for all of their drinks so it's totally worth it! Also, this place is reservation only! The bar is open but if you want a view of the sunset, you have to make a reservation. read more

RULES & REGS - Island hopper drink - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Perfect night. Outdoors 7 stories up with view of downtown Austin. Hip and trendy. Highly recommend getting a drink and enjoying the view and spending time with those you live. Will be back! read more

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Though it was unseasonably cold when we visited R&R--stopping us from dining outside on the 7th floor patio--we did spend a few moments enjoying the beautiful view. The handcrafted drinks were quite good, but the food (shrimp and ceviche) was delicious. An extra bonus on our visit was visiting the lounge in the downstairs lobby to catch live music. Very nice hotel. read more

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Staying at the hotel, ordered a Bandera salad from the pool. I was surprised to see the small amount of salad and no smoked chicken- upon further digging, found two bites of chicken at the bottom. On my way out, saw a waiter brought out the same salad to another patron with twice as much chicken on top of twice as much salad than what I got. Do they think people sitting by the pool should eat only half in order to look good in bikinis? Don't know what they put in the salad dressing, I have been dinking water for 3 hours afterwards and still feel thirsty. read more

We had a great experience at drag brunch here on a Sunday! The whole experience was amazing and the location is incredible with awesome views of the city. The drag queens were also (totes obvi) AMAZING. We did find that our seating was almost in the lobby, so I would encourage you to ask for an interior table close to the action if you book a resy. Also, the food was good but not lifechanging. Go for the awesome service, location, and drinks. They make a mean mimosa. read more

RULES & REGS - Halloween Bingo Drag Brunch - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Brunch was great! Drinks were good. We had a party of 15 on the patio outside. The French toast was my favorite read more

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Rules & Regs inside the Fairmont on the 7th floor by the pool has a great patio and view of downtown Austin. Went for drinks and snacks and enjoyed them all. The snack was salmon ceviche which was really good. I got it with tortilla chips which were much better than the chicharrones. Ceviche had great flavor and although it was pricey, I made a good choice. I also had to get the Mexican chocolate pavlova which is similar to a crunchy meringue. For my drink, I got the rebellious gecko which was very refresher. Server wasn't too attentive but he was new. Very relaxing vibe here. I highly recommend it. read more

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Absolutely delightful! I stayed at the hotel and I was very impressed with the service, the view and the food.. which was mouthwatering. Ordered the chips with guacamole and queso, and don't even get me started with the cheese fries; runny cheese, sour cream, cilantro, SUPER YUM. AND the best part they have frozen Rose, wayyy too good . read more

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Amazing view of downtown. Makes you feel like you're in NYC. Really great guacamole and beef brisket tacos. Service wasn't the best but it was still a great time. read more

Ity bity tiny taco if you wear your polka dot bikini!!!! Lol! So tacos at happy hour and menu are small taste good but not like supreme! Pastor good flavor literally pork belly slice 1" with small cubes pineapple and little piece of onion and saucer o is brisket but tasted like barbacoa. You are paying for the atmosphere casual dress ok flip flop ect... read more

RULES & REGS - Say deep tacos HH - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Incredible view reserve for later since the view is better after sun goes down. Great drinks. Menu is really limited wish they had more options but drinks are the best and views can't be beat. Since the Fairmont is further away from the rest of the city you get a really great view of the rest of the city. read more

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The location is great and the view is amazing. It's the perfect spot for a before dinner cocktail or a night cap. I'm giving this spot three stars based off of our experience. Arriving 5 minutes after I received a text stating our table is ready, while also trying to call the place to inform them we would be late using the number given on the open table reservation link which no one answered... the hostess informed us for future reference we should call to let them know we are going to be late. Our waiter was phenomenal and took great care of us. However, we did order guacamole and it took about 45 minutes to come. read more

Had heard about this "rooftop bar" in an online search for things to do around Austin, so of course I had to check this out. I was pretty disappointed with the experience. First off, even though the Fairmont has like 27 floors or something like that, Rules & Regs was located on the 7th. Far from being on the "rooftop." The view was nothing special - you just get to stare at the buildings across the way from your seat on the lounge chair. If you look down, sure you see some streetlights, but you're looking at sleepy streets, not hustling and bustling city streets. I ordered a moscow mule here and my drink was super gingery. Not bad necessarily, just unexpected. The food options did look decent although we were coming from dinner so weren't hungry. read more

While staying at the Fairmont, we saw that there was a rooftop pool and bar so OF COURSE we had to check it out. The bar is located on the 7th floor and has a beautiful view of the city! It faces the gorgeous pool and has open windows and garage style doors to be able to enjoy the sometimes nice Austin weather. We ordered 2 beers and an order of "dirty fries" that were a great snack while we planned our evening in Austin. The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere was nice and casual during the 5pm time we were there. I'm sure this bar turns into a much nicer place once it gets dark. Next time I'm in Austin and staying at the Fairmont, I will be sure to check out this place again. read more

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Views and SERVICE!!!! What a great spot to soak up our beautiful city. Alif is the only server we will sit with. His service is not only 5 stat it is truly GENUINE! The service Industry in Austin is suffering yet Alif is happy to serve and deliver the best service. Thank you for being you and so genuine. We will forever follow you wherever the season takes you!!! read more

Many positives include the view of the Austin skyline (especially in the evening), the drinks, and the food. The atmosphere and interior design is bright, intimate, and relaxing. The only downside is the extremely slow service from the waitstaff! Thankfully there is a great view (if dining on the deck). I am assuming they are understaffed because someone should not wait a total of ONE HOUR (not exaggerating) from the time they sit down until the time they receive their order of chips and guacamole. read more

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Great view and good vibe. Drinks middling and service was slow .Worth checking out for the ambience but the draw ends there read more

RULES & REGS - View is what is it about - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was skeptical because it wasn't busy, but the two brunch items we had were incredibly delicious. The chicken with mole was amazing, so tender, smoky in a subtle way and slightly sweet. Generous portions. My husband had the egg with an amazing slab of fork tender pork belly in a tasty sauce. Wish I tried it earlier in my stay at the Fairmont. read more

Adelaide, our server, really stole the show today. Great service and attention to detail. Thank you!! I'm happy to report that despite initial slow service, the management team at the Fairmont and Rules & Reg have exceeded our expectations in service. The pool grounds and bar are beautiful. The drinks are refreshing and the view memorable. I ordered the guacamole from the adjacent restaurant and it was very fresh and delicious. Thank you go the staff for improving our experience. read more

RULES & REGS - Guacamole tuna, tuna tostada - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas