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Swim Club

3.7 (90 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating

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frozen fries with a garlic mayo and spicy sauce we did not ask for. Had to ask for regular ketchup.
Yara C.

The Swim Club creates very high expectations with its extravagant decor, and its location in the equally extravagant Downright Marriott hotel, decor-wise, at least. The vast space feels like being on the set of the Barbie movie with it's pink and blue motifs and 80s - 90s pool party themed decor. It's visually stunning, unique, and just all-around beautiful especially for appreciators of that aesthetic. Very Instagrammable/Tiktok-able, for those who want that content. I visited the Swim Club one Sunday Morning for what promised to be a great brunch, but I was disappointed. The actual restaurant/bar part is an afterthought. Upon entering on a SUNDAY for brunch, no one greeted us. We walked around taking in the ambiance until we got to the bar to speak to what seemed like the only person working the entire restaurant. She hardly looked at us, and we had to ask for menus and order while standing at the bar, then seat ourselves. We wanted to sit by the glass wall which has a view to the outdoor pool, but that table had not been cleaned. Since we were one of the first guests at the restaurant on Sunday Morning, it seems the table had not been cleaned from the night before. Our food came out quickly and was fresh. But it was not very tasty. We ordered fries and a salad. The fries did not come with ketchup, they came with aioli and a spicy red sauce, surprisingly. Maybe it was a mistake. I had to flag down the server for a tiny ramekin with a squirt of regular ketchup. The salad was fresh, but the dressing not very tasty and not enough for the amount of salad. I recall eating mostly unseasoned vegetables. Healthy, but not worth it, and not filling. We ordered a freshly juiced non-alcoholic drink, the "Grove Mule," which was the same price and quantity as cocktails. About 3-4 oz of juice over a lot of ice. Just a few sips worth. We had to ask for water. This place also does my pet peeve - makes you pay in advance of being served, like if it's a fast-food restaurant, and defaults for a 20% or higher tip before you even sat down at a table, which was not set, and at which I had to keep flagging the server for basics like water, napkins, condiments, and utensils. I would not say the service reflected a 20% tip, but it would not matter because I would not return here. Our high expectations took a cold plunge. I'd recommend going here for your Tiktok videos but don't spend money on this.

Hannah K.

Yes, Swim Club has an actual pool that you can take a dip in, in addition to the decorative one indoors filled with hundreds of inflatable mini live preservers like an adult ball pit. The whole place is Instagram-ready, decked out in millennial pink. Kitschy but upscale in a very self-aware, faux retro way, it's giving tropical resort meets big city power lunch. It's absolutely about the experience and the ambiance, but the food and drink measures up, too. You can't go wrong with a margarita alongside chips and guac. Big props to their fire roasted cauliflower tacos, which are a genuinely thoughtful and boldly flavorful vegan option. Parking is a bit confusing, as is simply getting to the dining room through the hotel lobby and down the escalator, but if you self-park, you can get it validated at the bar. I honestly didn't want to sing its praises because Swim Club feels like its trying really, really hard to be effortlessly cool. Ultimately, I must admit, it kind of nails it.

Natalie F.

Great spot in the hotel of Downright in downtown Austin! Sunday and Monday are all day happy hour and you get to spin your drink specials. Pretty cool concept and tasty cocktails. The inside is a cute pool theme and they also have an outdoor pool which is closed for the season.

Lily M.

Decor is 1000/10. I loved everything about how it looked. I had made a reservation on Openable, which upon arrival seemed really unnecessary. As we entered we asked if we could sit by the food area and were informed that they had no servers so it would be best to order at the bar and they would bring it to us. The bartender was friendly and gave us drink recommendations. I ended up ordering the Kyoto Strawberry Crush which was delicious! For our meal, my friend and I shared a pepperoni pizza and fries. The fries were nice and well seasoned. The pizza even though it looked amazing, was just okay. I didn't love the texture of the crust and to me it lacked flavor. After dinner we explored all areas of swim club, and took advantage of the photo booth. Overall I would return and maybe try something different. Swim club is a vibe!

Hector A.

Swim Club was very welcoming to our Valkyrie and we were able to enjoy some ranch waters at the bar. We had fun being outside playing corn-hole with Valkyrie and other people enjoying the bar.

Kerissa B.

Booked this randomly on ResortPass and so glad I did. It was a Friday in early June. I got there about an hour after it opened and snagged a lounge chair. Had a blast ordering drinks, food, lounging, reading, and swimming. It got super crowded by 4 so keep that in mind!

Heart of gold cocktail
Bhagyashree B.

The Swim club is located on the ground floor at Downright Austin, with an outdoor pool and beach chairs that you can use with a day pass or simply dine indoors at the restaurant without one. There's paid parking available right outside the swim club entrance and you can also walk in through the main hotel restaurant. The vibe and pinkish decor here is completely on point. It's very fun and Instagramable. And drinks are great! It's a great spot to hangout with your girls for brunch or happy hour. We enjoyed the Neon Valentine pop up bar experience with lit neon signs that made for cute pic backgrounds and themed cocktails served in heart shaped glasses. The music set the fun, party mood nicely too and wasn't too loud so we could easily hear each other without having to shout.

Steak frites
Christina D.

What a delightful space with top service from the bartender on duty I got food to go, so I didn't spend much time there, but it seems like a nice hotel bar if that's your thing, and I appreciate that they're directly connected to the pool area. The steak frites was perfect - meat cooked like I asked, well seasoned without being overwhelming, and crispy Parmesan fries that hit the spot after a long work day. Would definitely return if I'm staying at this hotel again.

Lindsey R.

Great vibe and atmosphere, but the food and drinks took way too long. It shouldn't take that long to get pita bread, hummus, and a frozen drink.

Lydia P.

The swim club at the Downright Austin was really cute! When you walk in, they have a private dining area for parties I'm assuming and then they have seating areas with a pool table, TVs, a stage and a cute photo booth. In the restaurant, it gives very much pool vibes. There is a small pool/jacuzzi with cute pink inflatables. You can get in for a quick photo opp. There is indoor and outdoor seating. We sat inside what would be a pool right next to the actual pool so we can see the people outside swimming. The food was not that great. I guess you're more there for the drinks and vibes. They also had a DJ so great music. The staff was great as well.

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Mya ..

Loved everything about this place. Yummy pizzas, salads and chicken sandwich! Would recommend for an early morning reservation instead of going for dinner go for brunch! Would go again to check out the pool outside.

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Brooke D.

Came here for an event and thought this bar was so cute! I had seen this spot on instagram and TikTok before and I can see why people like it here. Since we were here for an event we didn't get to enjoy the pool and outside area but the bar itself was great and the bartenders were very nice.

Charmaine S.

Came here from the Waterloo event and we were glad we did! Amazing venue! Pool turned to a dining space great way to repurpose a space! Cool 80's decoration. Just came here for snacks too hungry forgot to take pics! Quick bar service. Will come back! My son was so happy! #yelpelite2025

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Ask the Community - Swim Club

Is swim club Kid friendly?

In the way that it's a restaurant that happens to serve drinks. It's attached to a hotel so definitely think of it in that way. I think the branding tries to lead you to think it's a party environment, but it's really a restaurant that has a pool.

Is the pool heated?

Sadly no.

We made reservations for dinner but does that include going swimming?

Yes you get a free pool pass when dining, just ask for it

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