77 Degrees was a perfect vantage point to watch the Live band during the St. Patrick's day…read morecelebration at The Domain Northside location on Rock Rose avenue. We sat on high bar stools and overlooked the celebration directly in front of the Live band stage. We avoided crowd crushing, liquid spills on your clothing and the screaming that was taking place below. The great news was it was 77 Degrees rooftop was completely free. Amazing to hear the music from below in an open air environment In addition, the 77 degrees DJ was spinning pop, hip hop and other dance music. While the area is relatively small, they had roped off VIP sections with bottle service. We did not have any food as at this juncture we were not hungry. Because 77 Degrees has an open air setting, it was pleasant to sit and watch the band.

I visited this place on a weekend night with a friend who was meeting up with someone. The place…read morewas absolutely packed with people. Unfortunately, the crowd was not so great, which completely ruined the vibe for me. I have been to many other similar spots before and had a fantastic time, but this specific location was definitely not my vibe. I will not be returning.

We visited Prohibition ATX and loved our experience! Although it took us about 5 minutes to find…read morethe entrance, once we did, we were glad we made the effort. The atmosphere is very relaxed and cozy/fun. The bartenders were very helpful and the drinks were delicious. I highly recommend the old fashioned!

I am a sucker for a speakeasy when it is done right. I love the idea of being somewhere that not…read moreeveryone knows about. It feels like an IYKYK atmosphere. Located off Anderson Mill in the corner of a strip mall is a bookshelf with a door on the right side. If you cannot figure out the entrance, there is a doorbell to ring as well. I believe it is owned by the same people who own The Mill bar right next door, which makes it feel like a cool bonus space. My friend and I sat next to a faux fireplace, where we were greeted by the only bartender working and placed our order. Once he opened the tab, it was disappointing that he never came back to check if we wanted another drink. It wasn't super busy on the Monday we went, but since he was the only one manning the bar, the bartender was always doing something, so I don't blame him fully for not checking back in with us. I ordered a drink called the Velvet Vice. It looked nothing like the picture and tasted similar to an Aviation cocktail with egg whites. I happened to really like it. It is a very relaxed space, but once the speakeasy gimmick wears off, it does not have much else going for it. It is still a cool place, but I am not sure it was worth the lengthy drive to get there. RIYL: A bar hidden behind a bookshelf

Because SXSW festival is happening this week there are herds of people in town and the bars are on…read moreand popping. Our first stop...Wonder Bar. This bar is a visual masterpiece. So many photo opportunities at Wonder Bar. After cruising through Wonder Bar, we realized it did not have the type of music we were seeking. So, we exited stage left. Everyone in Wonder Bar were super friendly from the guard outside to people frequenting the bar. Since we already had food at Haywire and a donut, we were not up for more food.

Wonder Bar is so overstimulating but in a good, fun, quirky way! You're really going to walk in…read morehere and see all the fun. There's so much to look at and explore. The drinks are in fun containers and there's so much on their menu along with the basics. Music is good and there's just so many nooks and crannies to chill in.

Here for work and decided to eat at the bar. I got the cheese pizza flatbread (the crust was a…read morelittle too thick for a flatbread in my opinion) and added some meat toppings. Overall it was pretty good. I also ordered a side of fries. They were hot, delicious and crispy. The bar top was full but the rest of the place was pretty empty.

I was very pleased with my dining experiences at this restaurant. At both breakfast and dinner I…read morereceived great, attentive service. And, at both breakfasts Amy made me feel especially welcome! The table came with a bottle of water for self-service, which I appreciated. The wine list was of good quality. My server at dinner was able to give me a solid recommendation for one to pair with my salmon. She was dead on with how well it complimented the fish. As for the salmon, it wasn't overly seasoned and was incredibly flaky. It was a good size as well. For breakfast, The Breakfast Plate's eggs were cooked perfectly with appropriately cooked bacon. I enjoyed the potatoes that accompanied it as well. The Buttermilk Pancakes meal was a failure though. The pancakes were gooey inside. My server, Amy, offered to have them remade, but I declined the offer. So I accepted a parfait, which was easily one of the best I've had in Austin. The granola with the berries were perfectly balanced, and the granola wasn't super chunky. Amy was 100% invested in my meal satisfaction. The dining room is quite pretty with lovely set tables. Every time I ate, I felt a tad underdressed! But they don't care if you're comfortably casual, and i saw a family with small children looking very relaxed and vacationy and they were welcome.

Nice place to get a drink after some Asian food next door. The patio is nice outside of the…read moremosquites here and there. $8 old fashions on drafts still can't be beat.

Pretty intimate bar, but they also have outside with more seating…read more Good happy hour with $5 old fashioned! They seem to having vinyl records playing too, so that's fun! The bartender was nice and very quick too. Will definitely return some time again!

My adventurous friend invited me out tonight. I am usually cautious and reserved, so I took an…read moreevening nap to get ready. She is known for staying out to the wee hours of the night. First stop...hookah lounge. The first time I went to a hookah lounge was Cairo, Egypt and only for observation. So, we did not stay long and were there only for observation. Based on my research, "A hookah (also called shisha or waterpipe) is a multi stemmed smoking instrument designed to heat flavored tobacco and pass the smoke through water before you inhale. The water cools the smoke but does not remove harmful chemicals." Although it had a different name (Desert Kings), it was a hookah lounge. The room was separated by couches and folks were on there hookah pipes in their respective sections.

Puff puff pass! I…read morefeel like the caterpillar from Alice in wonder land. Inhale and exhale, and taste some tasty smoke

I feel like this spot is under appreciated for the price and food in the Domain area. My favorite…read moredinner spot when I'm in the area or if I have a comedy show to catch. Came here for Austin Restaurant Week and was so happy with my meal--though I have come here before and have always been satisfied. Service is always friendly and the wine flights are such a steal. Happy Hour is also solid--wagyu meatballs is where it's at. It does look like they changed their menu a bit but honestly, still a solid spot! Don't sleep on it

Crú Food and Wine bar is a great spot to pregame. It's reminiscent of a wine cellar with bottles of…read morewine and champagne decorating the dining area. I arrived around 630pm on a Friday night and there weren't too many people there. I had a glass of Chardonnay, it was crisp and refreshing. The bartender let me try two different brands. I ordered the edamame hummus. It was delicious. They give you a pretty big portion, which is enough for 2-3 people. It was the bartender's first day but she was super friendly and outgoing. We had a nice chat before I left to go to dinner. I would definitely return for a wine flight.

most beautiful hotel ive been too…read more aaaand they're not just dog friendly ... they're dog lovers. there's a big difference.

This is long and I provided the Hotel direct feedback for this review so stick with me. I booked…read morethis hotel with the highest room category to treat my wife for her birthday. The room was very nice and the hotel is clean. We stayed on a Sunday-Monday in June so we expected some Summer atmosphere at the pool. There was no bartender and ordering drinks to the pool involved scanning a menu and calling it in like room service. Armando then brought it out and was nice enough. Due to that, they were up charging and taxing each drink. So a $16 margarita was $26 due to room service fees etc. There was only one other couple there and we found the pool to be very boring. It's small and a few more people overwhelms the space. After our stay, I reached out because, besides the two drinks we each ordered, there were unrecognized charges to our room in excess. The hotel took care of them and even removed the uncharged room service delivered drinks which was nice. I got a survey and sent some feedback about some loose tiles and the drink/pool experience and I got a nice offer from an Assistant Manager explaining the pool area and offering us to come back. I took him up two weeks later this time on a Saturday and it was much more lively and busy at the pool. Kids, families, couples all mixed together jockeying for seats. This time they had a bartender who did an awesome job with the extreme demand of everyone but no other service but that. A few guys in suits (managers) came out to watch him work but that was it. The room again was immaculate and enjoyed as well as that manager sending a nice cheese plate and prosecco. Upon checking out the next morning I once again had erroneous charges to the room. (I think they charged me for the provided cheese plate etc). Once again I contacted and they removed them. Once again I took a survey and said this hotel needs to get its accounting right as soon as possible. They had fixed some prior survey issues around the pool which is great so hopefully they respond to the double instance of phantom charges again and get it fixed for all guests.