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The Drafting Room

4.2 (51 reviews)
ModerateWine Bars
Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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THE DRAFTING ROOM ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Classy
Live music
Outdoor seating

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Heather C.

We stopped in The Drafting Room after being recruited by the bartender as we initially just peeled in and walked back out because we were hungry. We stopped and had a taco each at the food truck directly in front which was very tasty! Then we went back to the bar. It was nice and cozy inside. We enjoyed some great conversation with the fellow bar patrons and the bartender. We ordered the watermelon margaritas which were made with love and incredible. We enjoyed our drinks so much that we stopped back the following night. We wanted to have a more intimate conversation so we chose to sit at one of the small tables behind the bar. We ordered the hibiscus martini because the watermelon was now out of season!! This margarita did not disappoint either. I highly recommend stopping in for a tasty cocktail!!!!!!

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Gloria F.

If you're looking for stylishly off the Beaten path in the cacophony of Rainey street, look no further than the drafting room. We literally came here for one beer but Brandon's congeniality caused us to stay and stay. We will be back and as downtown locals, we've found an oasis in the cool busy ness of Rainey street. On the booze front. There's great draft and lots of cocktails and a great outdoor seating area.

lea c.

The drafting room is a cool spot on rainey street. front building is a coffee spot, I think, then the side yard is full of shade, tables and chairs and at night well lit with tree lights. then in the very back is another building which is seating and a bar. the bar is super small but has to bartenders. they were both so busy it was hard to get a drink suggestion. I get it, they didn't have time to hear me out, so I didn't get anything. it was really cold but the live music on the porch in the back kept us there, unfortunately while we were there for an hour, they didn't make any money bc we didn't buy anything. maybe next time. we will be back because we liked the vibe.

Jenga outside on the patio with Rosé Photo Credit: #TheOriginalCharlestonian
Lauren W.

This place was one of the favorite places I visited while in Austin! Met the owners' sons who were hilarious, super accommodating and will probably run the world some day! Good luck gents! Loved the Rosé on tap...delish. The atmosphere and ambiance inside and out were perfect. Enjoy the food from the restaurant in the front which was delicious and fresh and I will definitely come back the next time I visit Austin. Adore this place! Signed with Love and Calories, #TheOriginalCharlestonian

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Jessica M.

Apparently this place has been open for three weeks, who knew? While frolicking around Rainey Street on a beautiful Sunday Funday, my friends and I noticed the sleek looking building with an "open" sign and decided to check it out. The Drafting Room is a classy looking place, and is rather small but cute and quiet. The patio is quaint, and while they don't serve food yet, a French bistro is expected to open in the front house some time this summer. We were in the back house, which is a tiny bar. An architect owns the lot, and still operates his business right above the bar. What I've gathered is that this guy realized how many bars/restaurants were popping up on Rainey, and was like "when life gives you lemons, take advantage of your spot and open a bar!" I think this attitude might come off as slightly insulting to people in the existing restaurant industry, there is a very distinct attitude of the place that just anyone can open a successful restaurant/bar... but to each his own. It's only beer and wine, and not a huge selection. BUT THEY HAVE PROSECCO ON TAP. So I mean, that's awesome. The glasses that the Prosecco is served in are from IKEA though, like when I finished my glass I saw IKEA in big block letters, so that wasn't as awesome. Oh well. Anywho, it's a cute little place. A nice break from all the bros at the other bars on Rainey.

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We will be back and as downtown locals, we've found an oasis in the cool busy ness of Rainey street.

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