Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse

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20% gratuity auto added to your bill. Nobody tells you and they still ask for another tip. I hate places that do this because it just exudes dishonesty. Be better, or lose your customers! read more

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Follow the bubbles and you'll find yourself at the steps of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot or 'WTF' to locals. WTF is an outdoor bar where the bar is in the middle, allowing accessibility to all patrons. On the sides of WTF, you have a food truck in the back left called "A.D.'s" serving pretty cheap and actually pretty good bar food (ie: Smash Burger, BLT, Chicken Strips, etc), a Wii and/or Nintendo 64 for you to release your inner child in the back, and on the right, you have a stage where live entertainment for the night will perform. Strangely, you can order bottle service here, but I wouldn't recommend it, as it's just not the right vibe. read more

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Aidan F.

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Worst bar I've ever been to. Have they heard of A/C? Also so happy that all their drinks are water downed... really helped me stay hydrated for $12 a drink! read more

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Olivia G.

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Service was bad. Bartenders are rude and unprofessional. Coming from someone in the industry, this establishment should remember " service with a smile". Especially if you're already getting automatic gratuity. Bouncers ask invading questions and treat you with disrespect. Besides the blatant unprofessionalism, the ambience is nice. read more

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I visited whiskey tango foxtrot on a particularly cold Friday night. All of their lamp heaters were on, so obviously, I sat as close as possible to one, and it was nice! They are outdoor but under a almost completely enclosed plastic tent. There are a few high tables to sit at that are spaced out (can't say whether it's 6 feet apart though). They've created a flagpole pulley with the table number. When you need a waiter, you raise the table number. After you've been served, you lower the card. Much easier process than waving down a waiter. We listen to a great life band, and we were definitely six or more from the stage. Staff were mask and instructed patrons on mask protocol upon entering. We ordered seasonal cocktails--Mexican hot toddy and Mexican hot chocolate. The Mexican hot chocolate was not a good blend. The alcohol was over powering. The Mexican hot toddy was absolutely perfect though. It was worth the try! FYI: 20% gratuity is automatically added to your order. read more

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Super fun bar that offers live music performances Friday-Sunday nights. The bands are usually talented, so it's a pleasure to spend the night out and feel like life is back to normal. Masks are not enforced inside, so if that's a problem, this is not a place for you. The place gets really packed on weekend nights, so you'll be very close and personal, dancing with half-drunk strangers in an overpacked space. This is definitely very fun, but it's not for everyone, so be warned. The band takes a break at 10pm, so be aware that there won't be live music for 15ish minutes. Great bar for enjoying music and getting the genuine feel of Austin. Support this venue! Too many places have closed doors due to COVID and Austin is a bleak shell of what it used to be. read more

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Karen F.

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I guess I was expecting it to be fancier. Nonetheless, the bartenders were cool, the DJ was damn good for a Sunday and I got a cool tshirt! Loved the decorated for Halloween. read more

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My boyfriend's band, Honeymade has started to play here frequently and I love it more with each visit. Everyone that works there is obviously very hard working and they know how to be personable. The atmosphere and set up is great now that they've been able to open up a little bit more after the Covid restrictions were lifted. There's a few TVs around the bar, a stage, food truck and an area where a dj plays; it's kind of an indoor- outdoor hybrid which is amazing at night because I love looking at the skyline and nightlife while I'm having my drinks. Now I'm excited to try the food truck the next time we visit, whatever they're cooking had the bar smelling DELICIOUS! Overall, I have a great time every time I go to WTF Icehouse and I definitely recommend this to anyone wanting a fun time downtown! read more

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I ordered a burger here. The guy cooking my burger kept staring at me (weird). Next morning I woke up with explosive diarrhea, then had a fever up to 101 later in the day. Pretty much my entire Austin trip was ruined and I was confined to my hotel room. The stomach issues lasted almost a week and I lost 6lb. When I ordered a drink here, the drunk ass bartender was flirting with some girls for a few minutes before getting to me (fine). He eventually gets to me, takes my drink order. 5 minutes later, I have no drink and this idiot simply walks away from the bar with another coworker to leave the bar or go all the way to the back. Doesn't say anything to anyone before hand, and doesn't come back. read more

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Thomas C.

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Wow so every Tuesday at 7:30PM they have an Open Jam, just need to get here early to sign up & bring your own guitar. I spend have my time in LA & now Austin because all the live music venues are still closed in California. I'm taken back how welcoming everyone at this place is. The sound engineers is a awesome group all female staff. This literally looks like a United National gathering of musicians & people of all walks of diversity. Oh try the food truck. Hopefully I get on stage tonight, if not I'll be back next Tuesday. read more

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Vic W.

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While presenting our ID's, my wife was in front of me and showed her ID first, and the doorman immediately asks her "Are you she's married?" Which is obviously a highly inappropriate question, but I figured he was making a joke/reference to her dress, since we just came from a concert and her dress looked a bit like an untraditional wedding dress that someone might wear for their wedding. She says "Yes", and he says "Oh really, where's your husband?" and she says "Right behind me". I couldn't hear the rest of their brief conversation from that point, but she later told me that he "didn't believe" that I was her husband, and that he thought it was utterly implausible that she and I were married to each other. Well, we happen to be an interracial couple. And there was absolutely nothing about us, other than being of different races, that could possibly make it hard to believe that we were married (we are both equally attractive, look to be around the same age, we were both well dressed, etc). Being asked an inappropriate question the second we arrived is bad enough, but the blatant racism on top of that is absolutely inexcusable. read more

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Riley H.

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This bar deserves to go under immediately. During a pandemic, most restaurants and bars are treating their customers with the utmost respect to keep clientele. Tonight, I witnessed the OWNER pull the chair behind a customer causing him to fall on his rear and fall on his spine just to prove a point that there were too many people at one table. This was something I have not witnessed since the 2nd grade. The owner pulling the chair out behind a customer? Blasphemy. I later confronted him saying let's hope he's not hurt or legal matters will be taken and his response was bringing the customer another chair to sit in to be more comfortable. I recommend no one comes here unless they want a busted face or bottom. To be determined: We are currently at Urgent Care hoping for the best. read more

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Charley H.

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Don't expect to have fun here. It's every bouncers right to reject people from entering the bar. It's also every patrons right to post a bad review. The bouncer didn't let us in because my wife was dancing in line. He was happy to pose for the picture. Not ever even considering coming back. read more

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Trina M.

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This is a great 6th street bar. Decent bar food ...... just a hamburger and hot dog, but we enjoyed it. The music was fantastic. The service was great. The people watching was fun. It was a bit cold but the heaters made it cozy. I'll be back. Especially when the Moon Tan Band returns! read more

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Laura D.

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Super fun spot with great drinks and something going on every night! They have a food truck serving sliders and breakfast sandwiches for brunch. The crowd is always mixed which makes for great people watching, and they have a variety of events like comedy night, live music, etc. It can be tough to get a bartender's attention during busy hours because there's usually one main bar that everyone hits up. All in all it's a fun time if you want to sit outside, have a drink, and watch some bands play. PSA: If you're concerned about COVID-19 this is not your place during the weekends - it gets packed to almost standing room only. read more

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Samantha R.

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This is one of my favorite spots in downtown Austin for live music AND great comedy! Very thankful for the environment of the bar, the nice staff that are always working hard, and the heaters during the cold weather days!! The slider burgers are good and the French fries some of my favorite in Austin. They also host artist's artwork in the lounge that you can purchase to help support local artists, too! read more

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Diego S.

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Lonny helped us and we had the best experience. I travel every week for work any anytime I'm in Austin this place is going to be a STAPLE read more

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Satchel A.

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Same drink three different prices. Bouncers use violence instead of verbal warnings. Watched two different people (male and female) get thrown from the top of the steps out of the bar for attempting to leave the bar out an unmarked entrance sign. The female looked like she had a couple scrapes on her knee and elbows. The male was in rougher shape. From being thrown from the top of the stairs the males face hit a pole located at the bottom of the step. The male was bleeding from the side of his eye while holding is collar bone... Really wanted to like this place because of the food truck inside was delicious but no burger is worth an assault from the bar staff. 1st time in Austin. Last time I EVER go to this establishment.... Do better Austin, Texas! read more

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Bo T.

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Cool outside area for drinks. Came at 3pm on a Friday and it was dead but we got to play for Hile (bags) all to ourselves. No pay for game, just hold an ID. Local beers on draft and large patio area with roof cover. read more

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Steven M.

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Terribly unprofessional bartender. Bad service. It's that simple, havent had an experience like that in a long time, maybe he was stressed or something, but the conduct of the bartender warranted me taking the time to write a negative review of this place. read more

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Bobby H.

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They autograt and don't tell you. Who does that? Shady bartenders, that's who. Place was fine if you're into the West 6th thing. I'm not, so I can't speak on the vibe. I was there for a comedy show. The little burgers were enjoyable, but it's the fact that I tipped on top of my tip and they were cool with it that sucks. read more

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Rob P.

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So confused how a bar can exist in Austin and there's no Yelp page for it. Tim and I walked by the bar and tried to look it up under various names but no go. Was the bar gonna be awful or great? I guess we brought it back to 1999 and went in to find out on our own. Verdict: it's fine. Didn't really see any super redeeming qualities, but it worked for a drink before moving on to another bar on West 6th. I will say I saw a sign for stand up comedy another night, and when I went back that night there was no comedy to be found. Hmm. read more

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Laurene T.

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We had been wanting to go to WTF for quite some time now, and finally stopped by Sunday afternoon hoping to catch some football away from the "typical" bars downtown. We were basically, if not THE only two there, but we found out it's because they unfortunately do not have NFL Sunday Ticket, which is a huge bummer. However, they had a TON of space both inside and out, with more than enough TV's to sit and watch the local game. The bartenders and staff were so friendly, and were happy to take care of us. The bathrooms are probably the cleanest in all of downtown, and they do have heaters outside on the patio for when it gets cold. They are SUPER dog friendly, and even had their own adorable greeter at the door. We'll definitely be back for sure! read more

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Mike B.

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Going here is great. Lonny makes the best peach tea drinks. Check out the icebox in the back!

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Alex C.

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I was over charged by this bar and have had a nightmare of a time trying to get them to correct it. I had one drink and walked the open tab because they have a sign saying they'll tip 20%. They charged me $92. They first blamed the issue on their payment processor, and then changed their story insisting they have footage of me ordering multiple shots (they do not because I did not). They won't provide any of the said footage and instead sent a screenshot of a list of drinks I'd never drink in a million years. read more

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Anna H.

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This bar has some great live music. We first walked in and there was this amazing rock band playing. Once the band ended a bad ass Dj started playing. We went to the bar in the back of the Dj set and were greeted by the bartender Lonny. He was legit so welcoming and considerate. Above and beyond the normal bartenders on w 6th. read more

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Daniel Y.

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Best bar in town. Good drinks good music good prices. Not to mention the best food truck in the entire city is here. My favorite is the bison burger 10/10 read more

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Ashley M.

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Do you like an overcrowded bar during covid? Come here! Great service but the bar is following zero regulations.

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Tanya L.

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Great live music every night! Friendly staff. 49ers bar. Great place to watch football during NFL season. The inside bar is open on the weekends with a great whiskey selection. read more

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Tracy V.

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I was denied access because according to the man at the door, "I was too inebriated." I had one beer at another establishment. I was not even slightly buzzed. Being a black woman, I can't help but feel this was racist behavior. I saw many drunk white women being let in. I was very excited to try this bar, and I was so disappointed. Please do better. read more

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Kai L.

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Hands down my favorite bar on West 6th. Staff is great, drinks are strong. Make sure to ask Trip to show you the true way to shoot Rumple. Live music 7 nights a week? Yes please. read more

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Jon B.

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Cool spot on West 6th, cheap beers and good live music, esp love the Busch Light tap!

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Luke D.

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Covid is a real pain in the ass but Cara did her best to make it a great experience! Glad to see live music is alive and well!

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Jalise F.

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Keith Sanders & the Dirty Bandanas were playing and they sung happy birthday to me. The atmosphere was great and I really enjoyed myself. I didn't like my Mexican Cocoa tho everything else was great! read more

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Phuong P.

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These beautiful people at WTF, made me and my whole group of friends feel welcomed. Loved the flag for service idea at the table. Our server Brad was great 12/10 would recommend. He was attentive and fast considering how busy they were! Didn't catch the name of the band but they were wonderful!!! Glad to see live music is still happening in Austin! Let's talk about them sliders!! We were having so much fun almost forgot to order food. Thankfully Lonny stayed open a little pass their closing time to accommodate. Really appreciate that! We will be back! read more

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Stephanie P.

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This is one of my favorite places to drop into on a sunny weekend afternoon. Busy, but tables are appropriately distanced and have table flags to notify staff when you need help. Always plenty of staff on hand to get your drinks out quickly, and have recently installed a food truck with bomb choices. read more

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Ashley L.

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This place is awesome. Always have some kind of live show happening (local music/comedy) and has great vibes!! Staff are all super friendly and attentive. My friend and I decided WTF is our new spot read more

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David R.

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Struggling from a sex addiction? Then this isn't the place for you cause this bar fucks! The bartenders Greek gods and goddesses of drink slinging fueling my addictions with the sweet ambrosia which makes a medium ugly boy like me such a sexual tyrannosaurus. The music is amazing every time I walk in here I feel like the you tube video of the kid getting a hearing aid for the first time. Come take a dip the rumple is just right! read more

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Mike S.

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Was here with some friends for a bachelor party and man were we treated horribly by the bartenders. They gave us an attitude like they'd rather not deal with us when they saw the size of our group despite the fact that we were nothing but polite to them. This was only a stop on a tour and we had no intention of staying and causing trouble. After ordering a beer I went and attempted to order a few shots for some of the guys in our group. A female bartender (never got her name) told me that I was being cut off. I was confused asked her why, and explained that the shots were being shared they were not for me to which she gave me a snarky reply. I did not argue further and simply accepted that they didn't enjoy serving us and that we should head to a new location. As I went to take a sip of the first and only beer I had ordered from this establishment a tall awkward male bartender reached over the bar and ripped it out of my hands. He said and I quote "Hey idiot! didn't you hear her she said you're cut off". I've never been treated so rudely as a paying customer. We then left this dump and had a great time the rest of the night without any issue. There are so many great bars in Austin do not waste your time with this one if you are from out of town. read more

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Santiago R.

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Love this venue. Got to enjoy some great live music and the crowd had a good feel as well. Haven't tried any food here; just the beer which was good. read more

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701 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78701
Market District, Downtown
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(512) 710-8988
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Hours

What time does Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse open?

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse opens at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse opens at 2:00 PM on Saturday.Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse opens at 12:00 PM on Sunday.

What time does Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse close?

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)Sat 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)Sun 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse take credit cards?

Yes, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse have catering options?

No, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse does not have catering options.

Does Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse serve alcohol?

Yes, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse have TVs?

Yes, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse have bike parking?

Yes, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse has bike parking.

Does Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse have outdoor seating?

Yes, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse has outdoor seating options.

Does Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse have parking?

Yes, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse is wheelchair accessible.

Does Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse allows outdoor smoking.

Does Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse have free WiFi?

Yes, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse has free WiFi.

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grenadine, angostura, flamed absinthe, served in a skull with flamed cinnamon powder

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ZOMBIE rr tiki rum blend, donn's mix, falernum, lime, grenadine, angostura, flamed absinthe, served in a skull with flamed cinnamon powder

The Eleanor

4.6(77 reviews)

Private events

Full bar

The Eleanor has a really fun atmosphere that works well for everything from a casual night out to a…read morelarger celebration. The drinks are perfect and the staff was friendly. The casual walk-up service at the bar lends itself to feeling informal but the drinks are absolute show stoppers and the attention to detail is what I would expect from a bar sharing a wall with The Roosevelt Room. It's an easy place to settle in and have a great night!

The Eleanor is right next door to The Roosevelt and is its sister bar…read more It's mainly an event space with a concrete floor, a cool curved bar, exposed ceilings, and exposed brick and wood walls. Similar in design to The Roosevelt. If you want to go The Roosevelt without reservations and waiting for space to open up, this is a great way to pass the time until then. Just like The Roosevelt, they offer N/A cocktails, classic cocktails, and house creations. The N/A espresso martini is primo. The French 75 is one of the best I've had in the U.S. House creations, Show Business, Estatua Verde, and Standing Ovation are my faves! Show Business: Hendrick's Gin, Witch Hazel, Lavender, and other flavors Estatua Verde: White rum, sherry, lime juice, and more including smoke Standing Ovation: Campari, rum, bourbon, espresso, and more. So. Much. Goodness. They get pretty busy too and service can take a bit but never so long that it's bad. In fact, it's good, especially since you're getting high-end cocktails made by talented mixologists.

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The White Horse

3.7(447 reviews)

1.5 mi•East Austin

The White Horse is the best East Side spot to do some country dancing or just listen to some good…read morecountry music. They have the bands who play the latest, so if you go somewhere else first, you can always finish your night at WH. My only gripes at the WH are the stuffy dancers who are sometimes jerks to people who don't dance the exact same way they do and that tables are so close tor he dance floor that it gets so crowded. There could be more of a dance floor if those tables were scooted back and people didn't have to stand in front of them to try to get a dance. Fun spot though and definitely somewhere I take/send out of town guests for an Austin experience.

White Horse is the quintessential Dive bar! It is located on the East Side in what appeared to be…read morean old house. White Horse also has an outside patio. This is the second time that I visited White Horse. During Zumba class on Friday we learned that our Zumba instructor's brother plays the drums in a band and that he would be playing at White Horse on Friday night. So I met our Zumba instructor and friends at White Horse to listen to the band. Let me just say I am not a huge country western fan, but I do branch out every once in a while to listen to country. Please note the twangy country is not for me. The Shinglers were playing on Friday starting at 8 pm. I really liked this band and was drawn in by their addicting sounds. I even managed to dance a couple of times. Needless to say, my two stepping is pretty rusty. However, dancing is always fun! The cover charge was $10 cash. Cash is such a rarity any more. Fortunately, I had $12 with me. Drinks were $9 for top shelf, which is quite cheap. The bartender was friendly and fast. We stayed for the first of three sets and then departed for home.

Dance lessons.

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The Little Longhorn Saloon

4.3(272 reviews)

4.2 mi•Allandale

We were in town for the Texas vs OSU football game and decided to spend Sunday afternoon at The…read moreLittle Longhorn Saloon. Came for the Chicken Shit Bingo but stayed because of the fun atmosphere, friendly service, and old school country band led by Brandon Rosage. If you are a fun outgoing person, go here! Bet a few bucks on the bingo, have a few cold beers, and meet cool locals and out-of-towners. Owner is super cool. Bartenders are friendly and responsive. Young lady running the bingo is well organized and kept the games moving along. No cover (but the band will earn your tip, they are really good!) Food varies weekly (chili dogs when we were there). Go here if you are looking to have a great experience!

This is definitely a place that keeps Austin weird! It's a fun place to spend a Sunday afternoon -…read moreespecially if you are hosting out of town friends or family. Don't buy too many tickets for just one round - sometimes the chicken poops right away. The bar is real hole in the wall which makes it all the more fun!

0.3 mi•2nd Street District, Warehouse District, Downtown

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3TEN Austin City Limits Live

4.0(40 reviews)

I stopped by 3TEN for the first time to catch and take pictures of a free showcase last week. It's…read morea pretty small venue compared to ACL Live/Moody Theater, but it packs the same strength in the sound system plus the lighting and atmosphere is great overall. It wasn't too packed at the show I was at, so it wasn't crammed like a sold out show might be. There was plenty of space to party. It's like a smaller version of Moody Theater. Shocker! RIYL: An intimate venue with the perks of the main thing

Seeing Jon Batiste live at Austin City Limits was one of those nights you just can't ever forget,…read moreeven if time has passed and things have changed with whom you've experienced it with. So let me make sure to give ACL its due props! I was encouraged by my ex to put my name on the RSVP list for this exclusive experience and I hesitated at first. I tend to avoid all things in downtown. But I'm glad I didn't ignore this. Jon Batiste is not just hype. He is the real thing. Pure talent, fully present and full of joy, he is poetry in motion. Being able to experience a performance like that at ACL, free of charge, felt special in a way that's hard to explain. As my baby used to say, it was COSMIC. Austin City Limits ran the event flawlessly. The staff was kind, organized, and they clearly knew what they were doing. Our seats were super high up, but the view of the stage below was very good. We missed part of the intimate opening set down below right in front of the VIP section (an intentional special treat for them), but it was easy to appreciate why special donors were treated to that moment up close. What really stood out was the second half of the show. Jon Batiste and his band turned the venue into a New Orleans style second line, moving through the crowd, singing/dancing/playing music, eventually making their way up to the upper levels by us. It was thoughtful, inclusive, and joyful. No one was left out of the experience. The night itself was bittersweet in hindsight, but the music and talent was undeniable. The memory stands on its own. Thank you, Austin City Limits, for a night I'll always remember.

Marker out front

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Friends Bar

3.9(224 reviews)

0.5 mi•Downtown

After a heavy dinner, we walked back to our hotel and were attracted by the live band playing…read morebeautiful blues music, especially the guitar. It was pretty empty on a Tuesday night, but the music was so good that it started attracting more people in. We didn't order any food because we were still full from dinner, so we just ordered drinks. The bartenders were really nice and welcoming. A great little spot to relax, enjoy some live music, and have a drink after dinner.

A couple friends and I were looking for a place to enjoy some live music…read more One of my friends I've been here before a couple years earlier and had a great memories of the friends bar. We were there for different performing acts and it was cool to see how they were different but how they could both also work the crowd. There is seating on the sides of the bar but a lot of people like being right in the middle to be able to see and be up close with the live music. What a great place for some good music and great drinks. One good places is that my hotel that was staying out wasn't too far away so I was able to walk back afterwards.

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View from the back

Clive

4.0(304 reviews)

1.0 mi

Clive is one of those bars where you can go with your friends, or your bachelor / bachelorette…read moreparty, or just go alone and meet someone new. My friend and I sat at the bar, ordered our drinks. Bartender was awesome. Red Sox game was playing inside on the TV. We chatted a little then walked around. The patio was playing a different baseball game on the big screen. The DJ was playing music. The couches had a couple people sitting and watching the game. Bathroom area had a written mural. Was a great night to be outside. Wasn't windy even though the patio was open. Dos have walls to cut the wind down. I believe there is an upstairs area too, but it was roped off. But it is a pretty large bar with an upstairs area. L

The heavy set bouncer with wispy facial hair was letting underaged college kids into the bar to…read moredrink as long as they bribed him. His Venmo was filled with payments. The bouncer was even bragging to other patrons that he regularly made hundreds of dollar on busy nights from bribes from underaged drinkers. not good.

Outside entrance

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Austin T.

2

3

8

6 years ago

If you are looking for the heart of the Live Music Capital of the World in Austin Texas, this is it. They have live music seven days a week & comedy M-W-F, do a artist showcase with local artist every 3wks, turns out charging no commission or all fee. They do small business market days to help other business owners every 4wks. They seem to always be doing something for others from rescuing animals, feeding families & helping veterans. I highly recommend go on Tuesday for Open Jam night with15-25 local musicians jump on stage or Friday/Saturday which seem to be their main entertainment days. They have created a very safe covid free environment, from barriers, table social distancing, masks & even NANO medical technology. But, because they have fought local government shutting down small businesses, they have a target on their backs from City Hall. They enforce all COVID cdc, TABC, AHD guidelines & expect guest to do the same. Oh a MUST have is Lonny Sliders from the WTF Kitchen. read more

Alicia Rose C.

0

8

3

1 year ago

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is hands down one of the best spots in Austin! From the moment we walked in, we were blown away by the atmosphere, service, and overall vibe. Megan, the manager, was absolutely phenomenal. You can tell she genuinely cares about her staff and guests. She made us feel welcomed and taken care of the entire time. Her energy is magnetic, and her leadership shows in every detail of the experience. Our servers Dakota and Sofia were incredible. They were both super attentive, friendly,and knowledgeable about the drink selections. It's rare to find staff that are this dialed in and genuinely passionate about what they do. They made sure our glasses were never empty and that we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. If you're looking for a spot with top-tier service, great drinks and a welcoming vibe this is it. Can't wait to come back . read more

Sarah S.

0

1

0

5 years ago

The weekend is amazing here with the live music lineup!! I came back on Monday because of the comedy and music. I just moved from NYC & have missed being able to interact with people. The staff, Frank & Lonny are great, Lonny at the back bar is very funny but both make amazing drinks. It's always sad to see people who can't handle themselves in public but they way the staff handle the situation was something amazing. In NYC they would just fight you & then call the cops who would fight you again. I've never seen a grow man bite someone, that's crazy. Welcome to Texas lol I guess. read more

Tom S.

0

3

0

2 years ago

They broke into the woman's bathroom tonight, all male bouncers. Claimed it was justified because they "knocked" even though I was there telling them it was just my wife in the bathroom. Then the alpha male white gentleman continues to be aggressive after I alerted them I was the husband of the only female person in the bathroom. Maybe I should be a bouncer at a club and I can claim it's my duty to break into the woman's bathroom even if it's just one female using it. read more

Gabrielle B.

0

3

1

5 years ago

Zero stars. WORST BAR IN AUSTIN. Bartender spit in my drink before serving it to me... Saw more cockroaches than that one Zack and Cody episode... They're also kicking gay people out and calling them the f slur now. Happy pride month I guess! read more

Natalie M.

0

1

0

5 years ago

Y'all means ALL!! Kicking out gay people during pride month... really... seriously. LGBTQ people should be able to go out and get blasted on sixth street just like every Austinite can. This bar STINKS (metaphorically and literally) read more

Kandis M.

69

5

0

6 years ago

Business owner callous with peoples lives, inflating profits, and lying to the public. No thanks. Integrity goes far in Hospitality. Id rather spend my money where I can trust the establishment. read more

Chris B.

0

1

0

6 years ago

I love this place, amazing people, good food, the drinks are on point. The guys who work and run this place really enjoy what they do and it really shows. read more

Hannah G.

72

3

0

5 years ago

I witnessed staff using homophobic slurs and even forcibly kick someone out for being gay. Wish I could give this place a negative rating.

Evelio A.

10

46

12

6 years ago

Three staff not wearing face masks during a pandemic. 'Nuff said. I'll stick with bars that care about our city.

Luis B.

0

1

0

2 years ago

Better ingredients, better pizza, Papa Roach. This bar is the GOAT. Also Nether Hour f**ks. read more

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