All around great experience at little brother. Popped in for a couple cold ones and was not…read moredisappointed. Nice theme and sick cocktail combinations. Had a few tequila based drinks. My favorite was the Nummy Returns. A Szechuan infused tequila with a sugar back is a true experience. Overall, we met a bunch of nice people, hung out with the bartender and left happy. Can't beat that.

Brought to you by the team behind Better Half, Hold Out Brewing. Little Brother has two locations…read more(the other is a walk up on S. Congress) & this space on Rainey is fab. In fact, it reminds me what Rainey once was with vibes and good times. It's a super small bar and not much bigger than a walk up. It seats four and probably has a capacity of ten. It's not just a bar but also a coffee shop that as well. They're known for stellar coffee, delicious kolaches, and outstanding cocktails. The Banana Stand: A banana old fashioned that packs a punch! Tor thumbs up. El Floridita: Refreshing, sweet, and easy to drink. Absolutely delicious cocktails! Fantastic service. A+ all the way.

Updating to increase from three stars to four. Each time we…read morego the service is increasingly better. Still love the vibe too!

After spending the day floating the river south of Austin, we were looking for a place to grab a…read moredrink that felt like Austin, and Mama Dearest absolutely delivered. The first thing you'll notice is that this place fully commits to its weird, offbeat personality. The chopped-up baby dolls inside the Airstream lounge were delightfully creepy and fit the vibe perfectly. Between the vintage Christmas lights, bizarre decorations, and over-the-top hunting lodge aesthetic, there's something new to notice everywhere you look. Unsettling for some inviting for others at the same time. The main bar is exactly what I want from a neighborhood dive. Dollar bills stapled to the walls, dim lighting, and a crowd that looked like a mix of regulars and first-timers just hanging out. The backyard patio is much bigger than it looks from the front, with plenty of seating if you want to take your drinks outside. I kept it simple with a Lone Star and then tried the frozen Vietnamese coffee, which was a great way to cool off after a long day in the Texas heat. Both hit the spot. If you appreciate dive bars that don't take themselves too seriously but still create a memorable atmosphere, this is worth adding to your Austin list. It's weird in all the right ways.

We came to lowdown lounge for the World Cup. We were hoping that they were going to be showing both…read moregames of the World Cup since Mexico and South Africa were playing at the exact same time and we were sure that all the bars on East. We're going to be playing Mexico instead of South Africa so we went there and it was so much fun and they were playing both games and we got a bunch of beers and we ended up playing the buzzer game that I had to videotape for my work and it ended up being just so much fun where every other bar was so unbelievably packed that you could barely walk, low down lounge was so chill and such a vibe we took a table. We ordered drinks and it was just a relaxed, relaxed vibes.

Low Down Lounge is one of those East Austin bars that makes you feel like you've stumbled onto…read moresomething cool--but not in a try-hard way. The vibe is effortlessly retro, with warm lighting, vintage stripes, cozy booths, and a playlist full of R&B and soul that sets the tone for a laid-back night. I came in for happy hour (which goes until 8pm--major win) and had the Tropical Depression, a passion fruit hurricane-style cocktail that was way better than its name implies. Their frozen drinks are also a hit--flavorful, strong, and dangerously easy to sip. They also do Jell‑O shots if you're feeling nostalgic (or just want something cheap and fun). The bar is small but super welcoming, with a good mix of indoor and outdoor seating. The patio is shaded and breezy, perfect for summer nights. There's even a pool table and a big screen outside if you're into low-key games or catching part of the game. Staff was friendly and efficient--shout out to the bartenders who kept the drinks flowing without any attitude. That said, it's a small space, so depending on the night, it can feel either perfectly mellow or a little too quiet. Not a party bar, but a great pre-game or chill hangout spot. If you're looking for a low-key lounge with strong drinks, good tunes, and an easygoing crowd, Low Down Lounge should definitely be on your East Side rotation.

The honey pear cosmo is so yummy ! This place is definition of a dive bar. Service is quick and…read morefriendly. The drinks are made with care and craft. They offer food and seating outside, and plenty of spots inside. There's another bar upstairs called barfly with is super small with pool Tables.

Golden Horn is such a great spot! The bartenders are friendly, the drinks are always on point, and…read morethe ambiance is relaxed and chill. Definitely a place worth checking out!

A cute and aesthetic bar with delicious cocktails and prime service. This bar is small but has…read moreelevated drinks compared to the general lobby bar. The Olivetto is a must, so smooth and perfectly balance, the lemon hits a subtle tartness that brings out other flavors from the gin. The table side popcorn and truffle chips were a perfect compliment to the evening.

My friend wanted to do something different for her birthday. She couldn't drink so we had afternoon…read moretea. We could still get dressed up and those who wanted to drink, were able to order bubbles. It's a set menu, everyone gets to choose a pot of tea and then you get a good amount of bites, both savory and sweet. We made reservations where they charge for everything and add tip up front. Our server was really helpful in describing the teas and letting us know which ones were decaf. You can smell them all before picking. That was fun. I liked the earl grey and the one that pours out blue. Very fun experience. The sofa along the window isn't too comfy because you sink in but there were alot of pillows to use. Tables are small but I think it makes the photos look great. The space feels like a parlor for receiving friends for tea. I thought two of my desserts were kind of dry, the savory bites were good. I loved trying the 4 different teas and it was nice to catch up and celebrate a birthday. Oh, there was a round of prosecco and coconut macarons for the birthday girl :)

Austin is known for it's live music and venues seem to be all over town for it. King Bee Lounge…read moreisn't necessarily close to the main drag where lots of live music venues are downtown but when we were going to look at other shops and passed by it we knew right away that we needed to swing by here for a drink later. The atmosphere caught us that easily by simply gazing in. We did swing by as we told ourselves we would. The cocktails were very good and we sat close to probably where some live music occurs sometimes (the stage) but it was early so none of that was going on yet. The atmosphere is quirky and fun. A skeleton is sitting at a piano, there is a ball gag in another prop's mouth and all kinds of photo booth photos stuck near the restrooms. It was totally my vibe for the oddity of it and the drinks were good as I mentioned. I could have had another one but it we had other sights to see while we were out and about. King Bee Lounge if you are in the neighborhood or even if you're not is definitely a place to swing by and visit!

This place is my favorite hidden cocktail bar gem. It has a good size patio with fans. Dogs are…read morewelcome. There is parking in the neighborhood and across the street unfortunately they used to have a food truck as of right now they do not but after a certain time, the bar itself serves hotdogs. Service is great and knowledgeable. Big selection of alcohol. They have open mic music, a pool table and one video game booth.

Only food on The weekends but the ambiance was hella dope. The service was amazing. The woman…read morebartender was chill AF.

Super awesome bar! Super cool bartenders EXCEPT.... There's a blonde bartender that isn't very…read moresmart and a total "" (Saturday night Oct. 10) Who wants to deal with that when tabbing out or trying to kick back for the night?! She obviously gets overwhelmed with a busy bar(basics) and unable to navigate multiple tasks without inturn being snooty to you as a paying customer just TRYING TO RESPECTIVELY PAY. My 1 star rating is STRICTLY because she was unjustifiably snooty and unable to manage a good vibe w the crowd(everybody) in a cordial, peaceful and inviting way... Unlike all of the other bartenders there who make her look terrible at her job! I didn't take it personal....maybe my presence was making her feel a bit self-conscious who knows, but if she's so unable to handle the pressure and navigate multiple customers without snapping at them and telling them off, whats she even doing there! If someone was being rude to her or abrupt drunk and a fool, that's one thing, but that wasn't the case. I Was waiting patiently for some time in clear as day sight right in front of her for some time and watched her address everyone else so I simply did the tab out gesture. Basic bar behavior and that triggered her. Too much pressure for her to be able to maintain the vibe of the bar which is awesome!

Cool little dive bar. Good and friendly bar service with a mix of different xmas themed cocktails…read moreand Christmas decor. We appreciated the $5 special which includes a small high life and a shot of whiskey. I'm pretty sure the pepperoni pizza we got there was digiorno though which I find a bit unusual.

We visited this cool bar initially because we had a coupon for a free cocktail from one of the…read moreapartment buildings we toured. We went on scooters on a hot day, and it was a great place to cool down and have a tiki drink! Our bartender was so nice and welcoming, and we had the whole place to ourselves. Very cute interior - loved the record wall and sign near the restrooms. There is a fun photobooth with hilarious photos people have taken too. They had just released a new drink menu, and I tried one that was made with vegan cream of coconut and tequila. It was SO good and refreshing. Prices are reasonable and they have a great happy hour too! We will be back at night time!