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Bars in Austin

Bars, pubs and lounges people rate highest.

18 places

The top 18

Bars, pubs, breweries and lounges with a proven following, ranked by our own engine.

  1. Upstairs at Caroline4.9· 6.3kBar · Downtown

    1. Upstairs at Caroline

    Trendy upstairs bar serving craft cocktails and elevated American bar bites.
  2. Edge Rooftop4.9· 5.1kBar · Warehouse District

    2. Edge Rooftop

    Trendy rooftop bar with skyline views, craft cocktails, and lively sunset vibes.
  3. Corner Restaurant4.8· 17kBar · Warehouse District

    3. Corner Restaurant

    Lively spot for creative bar bites, craft cocktails, happy hour and live music.
  4. Pete's Dueling Piano Bar4.7· 2.2kBar · Downtown

    4. Pete's Dueling Piano Bar

    Lively dueling-piano shows, crowd singalongs, strong cocktails; ideal for groups.
  5. The Lost Well4.8· 511Bar · Rosewood

    5. The Lost Well

    Lively neighborhood bar with craft cocktails, live music, and playful bar games.
  6. Mort Subite European Bar4.7· 1.1kBar · Downtown

    6. Mort Subite European Bar

    Cozy European bar with Belgian beers, craft cocktails, and warm historic charm.
  7. Frazier's Long & Low4.7· 886Bar · Lakeshore

    7. Frazier's Long & Low

    Lively neighborhood bar with craft cocktails, hearty comfort food, and live music.
  8. Donn's Depot4.7· 802Bar · Clarksville

    8. Donn's Depot

    Lively historic bar with live music, craft cocktails, and outdoor patio.
  9. Here Nor There4.7· 718Cocktail bar · Downtown

    9. Here Nor There

    Intimate trendy cocktail bar specializing in inventive drinks and lively live music.
  10. Seven Grand4.7· 688Bar · Downtown

    10. Seven Grand

    Whiskey-forward bar with crafted cocktails and live music in an intimate, lively setting.
  11. The Buzz Mill4.6· 2.4kBar · Lakeshore

    11. The Buzz Mill

    Cozy cafe-bar with standout espresso, craft cocktails, outdoor seating, and dog-friendly vibes.
  12. The Roosevelt Room4.6· 2.2kCocktail bar · Warehouse District

    12. The Roosevelt Room

    Upscale cocktail bar with inventive craft drinks, polished service, and event space.
  13. Draught House Pub & Brewery4.6· 1.8kBrewery · Alta Vista

    13. Draught House Pub & Brewery

    Casual brewpub with house beers and pub fare — lively spot for groups.
  14. Whisler’s4.6· 1.8kBar · Grandview Place

    14. Whisler’s

    Trendy historic bar with mezcal-forward cocktails, patio seating, and live music.
  15. Crown & Anchor Pub4.6· 1.5kBar · College Court

    15. Crown & Anchor Pub

    Lively student pub with darts, broad beer selection, and casual bar games.
  16. Armadillo Den4.6· 1.3kBar · Tanglewood Forest

    16. Armadillo Den

    Lively sports bar with great beer, televised games, and hearty bar fare.
  17. Nickel City4.6· 1.3kBar · Central East Austin

    17. Nickel City

    Casual Austin bar with craft beer, burgers, pinball — perfect for lively groups.
  18. The Tigress Pub4.7· 452Bar · North Loop

    18. The Tigress Pub

    Lively cozy pub with craft cocktails, rotating local beers, and occasional live music.

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