Péché is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Austin.

1. Péché

8.8
208 W 4th St (Colorado St.), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 191 tips and reviews

Tammy G.Tammy Gordon: Intimate artisan cocktail bar with great old school recipes (my fave was Spicy Bees Knees)... and absinthe. The farm salad with egg and pork belly were great.

alex h.alex hopes: Cool place, knowledgeable staff, phenomenal cocktails.

Max S.Max Sirenko: Try the 75 or 77 cocktail, both are fantastic. Can't go wrong with any of the mixed drink cocktails here

Whisler's is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Austin.

2. Whisler's

8.9
1816 E 6th St (at Chicon St), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · 81 tips and reviews

Mayank A.Mayank Arora: One of the best old fashioned in town. Right up there with east side showroom. The outdoor ambience is an added plus.

David S.David Self: Awesome outdoor seating and craft cocktails. Mezcal bar is sweet.

Ryan J.Ryan Joy: Great cocktails! Especially the $5 old fashioneds on happy hour on Mondays.

Midnight Cowboy is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Austin.

3. Midnight Cowboy

8.5
313 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Speakeasy · Downtown Austin · 76 tips and reviews

Natalie L.Natalie Lin: Former brothel, beautifully remodeled with deliciously potent craft cocktails (esp the Smoke + Mirrors, a 12-yr scotch drink with flamed orange that's made table-side). Online RSVP required.

Austin Fine PropertiesAustin Fine Properties: Speakeasy style, you have to make reservations prior to going. The cocktails and ambiance make everything worth it!

Paul L.Paul Lorsbach: Some of the best cocktails I've had. Plenty of unique off menu options if you ask.

Firehouse Hostel and Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Austin.

4. Firehouse Hostel and Lounge

8.9
605 Brazos St Ste 100 (6th St.), Austin, TX
Lounge · Downtown Austin · 76 tips and reviews

Brian N.Brian Nunnery: Love this craft cocktail bar. The bartenders are legit - easy additions to Austin's classic guard of mixologists.

Josh M.Josh Miller: Great cocktails and good music. Also a very cool entrance.

Kelly W.Kelly Wheeler: Amazing craft cocktails. Reasonable prices. Phenomenal house made treats. Must see and do for the foody and mixologist tour.

The Roosevelt Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Austin.

5. The Roosevelt Room

9.2
307 W 5th St Unit-B, Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 25 tips and reviews

David S.David Self: Cigar Box is best cocktail I've ever had. Arguably best cocktails in the city. Bartenders from Whislers and drink room.

Joel G.Joel Goodman: Both cocktails I had were expertly made and delicious. Try their Charlie Chaplin.

RaniaRania: Lots of drink options. Both regular & happy hour cocktails are equally amazing.

Garage is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Austin.

6. Garage

8.5
503 Colorado St, Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 38 tips and reviews

SaraSara: Great, tasty cocktails. Quiet, dark atmosphere. Great for happy hour and waiting our traffic in downtown Austin. Located truly in a parking garage.

Ernesto G.Ernesto Galicia: One of the places with the best cocktails I've had. Mixologists are pretty cool and the live jazz is amazing. Cozy place excellent for a date or just chill with a couple of friends

Borys P.Borys Pierov: Quiet and amazing! Loved everything here - location, setting, cocktails! Restroom is a little bit too dark though.

Half Step is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Austin.

7. Half Step

8.4
75 1/2 Rainey St, Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 48 tips and reviews

Aaron J.Aaron Jones: This is hands down the best cocktail bar in Austin. Ask any reputable bartender in any city, this is the best place to drink cocktails in Austin. Also, Chris is a renowned cocktail artist!

Abner A.Abner Aceves: Best old fashioned I've had in a long time. This place has an ice shed that makes perfect cuts of ice. So cool. A must!

Bryan P.Bryan Peterson: Excellent, well made craft cocktails.

drink.well. is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Austin.

8. drink.well.

8.7
207 E 53rd St (at Avenue G), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · North Loop · 56 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: Small but snazzy, offering a slew of creative craft cocktails and a rotating draft beer selection. Upscale bar food includes sliders al pastor, bourbon beanie weenies, and a Texas Kobe burger. Read more.

Brook S.Brook Shelley: Go on an off hour, and enjoy a fabulous bourbon selection, amazing cocktails, and tasty snacks. They mark gluten-free options well. It can get quite crowded here.

Rachel L.Rachel Lasseter: Amazing cocktails. Try the Vieux Carre or The Right Hand. Bar food is a cut above. Very busy on Fridays and weekends. Can be standing room only.

La Condesa is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Austin.

9. La Condesa

8.5
400 W 2nd St (Guadalupe St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 264 tips and reviews

Ellen P.Ellen Pelletier: The watermelon elderflower martini is fantastic. Definitely recommend it.

KimKim: The Watermelon martinis are amazing and so refreshing!

Erica R.Erica Rehr: Watermelon elderflower martini, Hamachi ceviche, and side of corn is where it's at.

The Driskill Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Austin.

10. The Driskill Bar

8.7
604 Brazos St (6th St), Austin, TX
Hotel Bar · Downtown Austin · 117 tips and reviews

Charles B.Charles B: wanna come back and visit this great spot on a non-SXSW day, bet its a great place to catch up over a cocktail or 5.

Scott & Heather P.Scott & Heather Peisner: Try the Batini - worthy of being Austin's official cocktail! And more reliable than the actual bats...

MatthewMatthew: Surprisingly, the hotel bar at the Driskill is legitimately great. The bar staff is knowledgeable and courteous, and you can get a delicious cocktail for a reasonable price.

Taverna is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Austin.

11. Taverna

7.9
258 W 2nd St (Lavaca St), Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 110 tips and reviews

Anthony R.Anthony Rivera: Best brunch in town if you're looking for Eggs Benedict and Mimosas followed by a day of mischief with your cohorts

Kevin H.Kevin Hatline: Great brunch $1 mimosas. Get the Hash.

Christina S.Christina Sanchez: The brisket hash with a side of 1 dollar mimosa is to die for

Halcyon Coffee, Bar & Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Austin.

12. Halcyon Coffee, Bar & Lounge

8.4
218 W 4th St (at Lavaca St.), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Downtown Austin · 194 tips and reviews

Gus R.Gus Rojo: Try the hot cocktail, mochaluah is the bomb.

Cam C.Cam Collins: Awesome ginger hibiscus mojito special.

EmmaEmma: Hibiscus and ginger mojito is fantastic! And so is the goat cheese salad.

Parkside is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Austin.

13. Parkside

8.3
301 E 6th St (at San Jacinto Blvd), Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 155 tips and reviews

WillWill: What a gem right on 6th! The bacon-wrapped salmon was to die for! Hot waiters and bar staff. Excellent cocktails!

Josh A.Josh A: Nom. Some of the best presentation in Austin especially the desserts. Homey new american food and tasty cocktails. Oysters for those who care. Definitely worth visiting.

S. Z.S. Zorn: Great happy hour spot with cocktails and bar menu half-off. The space is clean and beautiful and the service is friendly.

Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Austin.

14. Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill

9.1
303 Red River St (at E 3rd St), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 374 tips and reviews

Elyse E.Elyse Estrada: The brunch is out if this world. Start off with an incredible $4 bloody or pomegranate mimosa, don't miss the candied yams, cornflake chicken, jalapeño sausage, king casserole and bread pudding.

Brian B.Brian Brown: Outstanding mint julep. Also, don't miss the fried chicken and waffles.

A RossA Ross: Have been here twice & no one has left disappointed. Waterloo Compound is my cocktail of choice, all the food delivers (yummy green chile grits!) Seems to be constantly packed, so make a reservation.

Kitty Cohen's is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Austin.

15. Kitty Cohen's

8.9
2211 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Central East Austin · 13 tips and reviews

Greg A.Greg Ackerman: Great patio bar with cocktails and a wading pool. 🏞

Kim G.Kim Greenough: Great cocktails! Prices are pretty average for Austin. Their version of a moscow mule is so yummy. The pool on the patio is definitely the star! Good for chill date night or friend meet-up.

Ros H.Ros Hodgekiss: Great cocktails and two patios for your outdoor drinking pleasure.