Limited indoor seating, but there is a cute and spacious covered patio. We tried the Layla drinks and they were just okay, but a $7 happy hour on a Friday is about as good as it gets! We can't wait to go back! read more

The Wheel - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Hands down one of the best patios in all of Austin. Spacious and enclosed! The decor is brilliant. I love the beer tap water feature and the floral patio ceiling. I feel really lucky to have a place like this in the neighborhood. Dog-friendly, yay. Great prices. Good cocktails. Nice folks (employees and patrons). It's the perfect little neighborhood spot. read more

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Great service, great drinks and a cool vibe! The inside isn't very big but the patio is nice. Great decor from the ceiling and a creative wall of taps turned into a waterfall. read more

The Wheel - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Steve (I believe that's his name) was super nice and made the best old fashioned I've had in years. I loved the clean nice neighborhood bar feel. Perfect outdoor patio, too. read more

Good cocktails for a good price. Mixology approved. Wish there was more parking but does have their own parking which is something I like when going to a bar. Recommend for a first date. read more

The Wheel - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great spot for drinks, dates, and big groups. Have hosted multiple happy hours here and staff is helpful and friendly. I love the daily special, it's a great way to try different whiskeys just as you like them. It's just good vibes every time I come in, which is why I keep coming back. read more

The first time I have been to a bar where I was treated as subhuman. Service was nice at first. Once 2:01am came around the bartender basically told me to GTFO. I was waiting on my ride. He kicked me out so I had to wait on the street. I understand you're closing, but it was incredibly rude. It seemed like the bartender hated me. I don't really care. It's a nice bar. Will probably never go back. read more

Honestly, the cocktails weren't that great they were a little strong I don't know they just were OK. I guess I would definitely suggest getting beer if you don't like interesting tasting Kasia definitely interesting to see if it is because I'm not used to it but I mean love the happy hour specials will come back maybe have a beer here. The setting is really cute and chill. So all in all cute spot definitely hidden in the back corner you might miss it if you don't know. read more

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This is a cool little bar. Cocktails will set you back about $10-12 per drink. I got the Layla which was similar to marg. It was good but not 100% sold. My husband got the old-fashioned. Overall it was on the sweeter side and he enjoyed it. I liked the vibe here and enjoyed the old records as music. The people were chill and the bartender was nice. read more

A lot of fun chill vibes killer selection of spirits and just all around fun place to go for date night read more

The Wheel - My girl and I at the wheel - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

The Je Ne Sais Quoi cocktail for the month of August is seriously one of the best cocktails I've had in town. Definitely very sweet, but it doesn't taste like juice and the main attraction is actually the pillowy foam on top. I had trouble hearing my date, so the acoustics are a bit off, but it's a nice chill spot to meet a friend or date. Cocktails are about regular price for Austin. The place is billed as a whiskey bar and certainly had mostly whiskey but I'm not a whiskey person and there were still offerings for me to enjoy. read more

The Wheel - Je Ne Sais Quoi cocktail - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

(from June 2021) One dope ass bar! The bartenders, ambiance, drink selection, and people make this place a blast. They have multitude of whiskeys and beers to pick from. Plus the outdoor seating and dog friendly atmosphere make this a chill spot for mingling with friends or soaking in the awesomeness of the state capital of Texas. They also sell awesome shirts. Sadly the Excite Bike shirt I saw the bartender rocking wasn't available so I settled for the blue shirt. Please get more of those in! The Wheel, keep on spinning! read more

Finally got to try The Wheel after a long wait. Moved to the neighborhood almost a year ago and when I tried to come here, they hadn't reopened. Came today to have a celebratory vaccine cocktail. It looks like they used to have a $4 whisky of the day... well, it's now $5 but the winning bet is to make it as a cocktail for $8. An $8 old fashioned? Can't say I'm mad about that. Jenny behind the bar was super friendly and I gotta say it's nice to sit at an actual bar again. read more

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I wanted to really like this place. I'm a cyclist and love anything bike themed, which the place was cool and decorated thoughtfully, BUT as my date and I entered the place we were chatting about the plants in a planter box because I'm a plant nerd. I wasn't even touching plants and the " bouncer" came over and said, "my boss said step away from those." We were like, what is wrong with discussing plants?! We thought I was weird and contemptuous. Then, there was the server at the bar. Surly, with his uncaring attitude, sauntered over after we sat at the bar right in front of him for 10 min. Then also did not check on us until long after my drink was gone and we ASKED for another drink. The air about the place was arrogant and we didn't really feel a good vibe. At the end of the night, after last call, with plenty of time before 2 AM, we were hurried to drink our drinks that we just ordered, with looks of contempt, from the bar manager and her resting BF AND the bartender. We wheel not be going back there read more

Good vibes, friendly bartenders, great drinks. Definitely would go back again. Me and my friend felt welcomed.

You should watch your tab and count your drinks. Or just pay cash as you go..........

Chill place with good cocktails, indoor seating, outdoor patio, and knowledgeable bartenders.

This used to be a nice place. Since they don't allow private restrooms due to many other "users" using illicit drugs, it's bad. There's no public restrooms, at all. Quite trashy for a bar that serves overpriced liquor. Learn to control the people you "ID" at the door-- atrocious. read more

This place is perfect. Great cocktails and incredibly knowledgeable and friendly staff. It's perfectly unique and amazing. I love this place. read more

Excellent place for pre dinner drinks. Great happy hour! Loved the bartender and interesting cocktails. read more

Hidden gem with all the essentials. Small dive bar on the inside with Instagram beer water wall on the outside. Great happy hour and a bomb food truck to munch on. This is a whisky inspired bar that does not disappoint on the craft cocktails! read more

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Good bar. Lots of wheels. Indoor and outdoor seating with a solid beer selection. Staff is gruff but responsive. No complaints.

They redid their patio and it is spectacular! Covered? Check. Heat lamps? Check. Amazing way to spend any giving evening in ATX? Check! Ok, so this place is just super adorbs in a very approachable, contempo-rustic, "shhhh, don't tell anyone or else the ubiquitous "they" will ruin it for the rest of us" kinda way. The barkeeps know their stuffs, their cocktails are legend (wait for it) dary without the arrogance or pretension you might expect from a place of this caliber; I think the lack of self-importance this place and the staff exude is one of my favorite things about it! If you are looking for a low-key place to drink handcrafted, amazing cocktails (the Madison, I'm just saying) in front of a draught-tap water fountain amidst a menagerie of interesting EastSide Austin folk, then come here and enjoy (you can even have ADP delivered!). Just please remember...mum's the word, the password changes daily, and if fratty bros or hipsters catch wind of this place...I will look for you, I will find you, and I will give you the spiciest side-eye of your life! read more

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Loooove this cozy bar the fact that they only play records tells you everything you need to know this is a hidden gem.

Update: We left a cash tip for our $66 tab, and after the charge cleared, we just found out they charged us a $15 tip on top of the cash we left. We have spent a month fighting it with the credit card company. It's disappointing because the staff there was great. And the drinks were fantastic, but this kind of behavior is pathetic and makes us question returning. read more

The Wheel - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

I really want to like this bar. It's cute, has a nice variety of seating... inside and outside and kinda-dense-in-a-good-way. The bartenders are cool folks with lots of great knowledge. The music isn't too loud - a good volume for talking but still bumping :-) Unfortunately though... its quite expensive, and the staff isn't super transparent about the pricing. For instance, the whiskey of the day is supposed to be $5. I got it with ice, and was charged an extra dollar. This might be trivial, but it sucks getting charged without warning, especially for something that shouldn't get an upcharge (even if the on-the-rocks pour is slightly more liquid)... kinda like getting charged for napkins. And in general, everything's pretty pricey for a neighborhood bar. I guess I'm a little too old school for all the new hotness in Austin. But I don't see any reason to visit The Wheel when you have so many other places that are both inexpensive and cool. read more

Great spot! Super awesome bartenders, very chill vibes. Go have dinner across the street at Sour Duck and then come here for a cocktail :) read more

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Big shoutout to the staff at The Wheel for creating a welcoming and responsible environment! They're following all the safety protocols while still offering a relaxed and warm outdoor bar experience. Thank you!!! Came here yesterday with my housemates to enjoy their cocktails with some ADP. The Layla and Ashley are perfect pairings with the warm weather and ADP's tortas. read more

Been here a few times, sat outside, sat inside!! It's just one of those solid kind of places that you know you are guaranteed a satisfying drink served up by a friendly and knowledgeable team surrounded by others who like me just want a nice chill environment to sip on their libations. read more

The Wheel - Madison - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

The Wheel was really well decorated, which set the evening off to a good start. The indoor area is intimate, dimly lit, and has a sort of prohibition-era bar feel with its tin ceiling, newspaper clipping wallpaper, and red lighting. Outside, you'll find a large patio with lots tables, and a great fountain made from beer taps. The drinks... well, my beer was way too expensive for what it was (a fairly generic IPA), and their selection for beers was limited (on draft: 8 taps, 1 IPA). HOWEVER, I know that's mainly due to the fact that The Wheel's specialty is whiskey. If whiskey's your drink of choice, I'm sure you'll love it here. They have $4 daily specials, and a number of specialty cocktails. I'm glad I gave it a shot, and I'll definitely recommend it to my whiskey drinking friends, but if you're looking for anything besides whiskey (or maybe a nice cocktail) I'd steer you elsewhere. read more

Cool vibe, friendly staff, loud music. Great cocktails! Expertly made with detail, unique bitters, and perfectly balanced. read more

The Wheel - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Sometimes I need .... A little bit of Madison in my life, a little bit of Molly by my side A little bit of Layla is all I need, a little bit of Ashley is what I see A little bit of Lyllian in the sun, a little bit of Avery all night long Lou Bega anyone? This place is definitely cool for sure! I love the cocktails and all the ladies names, very cute! My friend introduced me to this new spot. It is located off Martin Luther King right next to the Austin daily Press. The inside bar are is small and quaint. I love the side patio and this is where I spent a beautiful evening sipping on some cocktails and enjoying a sandwich which was delivered from next door. I had the Molly and the Layla cocktails and both were excellent, refreshing and went down nice and smooth. The patio has a gorgeous fountain with tons of beer taps spouting out water ... it was cool and creative feature to the atmosphere. The bartenders here are super nice and professional! If you are in the area I would absolutely recommend stopping in here for a Molly or Madison in your life! read more

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After seeing pics of their cool tap water fountain I was intrigued by the Wheel. On a gorgeous sunny day we decided to check out this new east Austin bar. Upon walking up I was surprised at how small the space is. The beautiful open beer garden with the steady sound of flowing water made for a wonderful relaxing atmosphere. They are super dog friendly even providing water bowls for their 4 legged guests. The Wheel is a full bar with lots of hard liquor, a small selection of local taps and a small but well thought out selection of 1/2 bottles of wine. They do a whiskey of the day for $4. Jesse ordered a Big Bark and I got a Topo Chico and a pinot noir. We chilled at the bar and noticed they draw a nice friendly crowd. They hosted a Tito's benefit for MS. For $20 there was generous Tito's drinks and a silent auction to raise money for the MS ride Tito's is participating in. This is a small neighborhood bar with a friendly bar staff. I would defintely come back for the chill patio. read more

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Well isn't this place just adorable? Whoever put it together did done good. From the beer tap-fountain outside to the perfect little planter and the giant bathrooms and the wheel theme carried throughout, it's a sweet little neighborhood spot that I'd make my regular if I lived anywhere close. I mean, they put cucumbers in their water. They've got a whiskey of the day special and some featured cocktails. I tried a chai spiced beer from Stone that was really interesting. It feels like a place you could go solo after a rough day or take a group of friends (but not too many people.) The parking leaves something to be desired and our drinks were a little too heavy on the aperol but I'd totally bring a friend or a client here that I wanted to impress. read more

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Wonderful cocktails and beautifully presented! Love the intimate ambience of this place even with covid plexi-glass in place inside. Bar staff was very kind and very knowledgeable which is greatly appreciated. Outdoor and indoor seating options were great. Crowded on a Friday night which is a good sign! read more

Positioned on the same lot with Austin Daily Press, Juiceland and laundrymat - you can't go wrong with this bar. Place a food order with ADP and they bring it to your table at The Wheel. Then, go throw in a load of laundry and take yourself over to the Wheel to drink some whiskey. The Wheel has a wonderful outdoor seating area with a fountain made out of taps. My kiddo was with me recently and he played in the fountain and dirt, then later ate a ADP taco and a juiceland smoothie while I ate dinner with Amanda S. The Wheel has daily whiskey specials. i tend to go on Thursdays, so I've only tried Tin Cup.... My favorite cocktails are the Molly, which is a fruit/veg juice based whiskey cocktail. I also love the Madison - a whiskey and vanilla bitters cocktail, topped off with a burnt orange rind. The service is awesome here. read more

The Wheel - Austin Daily Press delivers sandwich orders to the wheel! - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This is an awesome new bar with fantastic bartenders (Aaron and Indy), a cool vibe, great decor (loved the copper platted ceiling, old ad paper wall paper and plethora of old bicycle riding photos), and really tasty drinks. Yet another new place where you can tell they give a s&$%. I had their "The Madison" cocktail which is High West Double Rye Whiskey, Vanilla Syrup, Orange, and Vanilla Bitters. They also stick a couple of cloves into the orange peel and set them on fire prior to putting it in the drink adding another layer of flavor. Plus all is poured over a great big ice cube, the way it should be done. Both the outside and inside areas are great with different feels. In addition to their cocktails, they also have a good selection of whiskey's to choose from including their $4 daily whiskey specials along with other spirits, beer, and wine. I like this place a lot and it has definitely been added as a new favorite to frequent. read more

The Wheel - A view from the bar. - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Love the dark and divey vibe! Super cool! We live a couple blocks away and I am kicking myself in the ass for never coming here before! Def kinda bar read more

A local gem, with awesome bartenders and affordable drink prices. A highlight is their whiskey of the day 4 dollar wells and 7 dollar cocktails. Great indoor and outdoor season and a great place for a date or meet up. read more

The Wheel - Whiskey of the day old fashioned - Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Everything is awesome about this place from customer service to whiskey selection. I love the whiskey of the day, one of the main reasons why I come here besides the location. They don't have food, but you can order food from the daily press and they will bring it to you. Outdoor and indoor seating is great and they have a covered patio if the rain shows up. read more