The Wheel is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Austin.

1. The Wheel

9.4
1902 E MLK, Austin, TX
Bar · Upper Boggy Creek · 11 tips and reviews

Ryan J.Ryan Joy: Great selection of whiskey, including rotating "Whiskey of the Day" specials. Cocktails are innovative and tasty. Seating is pretty limited.

Jesse N.Jesse Newland: try the whiskey of the day

Bijoy G.Bijoy Goswami: Amazing and amazingly-priced Old Fashioned with whiskey of the day!

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

2. Péché

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

Chris P.Chris Pellegrino: A comprehensive absinthe list and a drink menu littered with cocktails from the show, Peche is the mixology bar. Our favorite is the NY Sour with Makers Mark, lemon, simple, and a red wine float.

Austin Fine PropertiesAustin Fine Properties: A comprehensive absinthe list and a drink menu littered with cocktails from the show, Peche is the mixology bar. Our favorite is the NY Sour with Makers Mark, lemon, simple, and a red wine float.

Emily S.Emily Scruggs: Eat: mushroom crepes. Drink: Corpse Reviver, Moscow Mule or Whiskey Sour

Shiner's Saloon is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Austin.

3. Shiner's Saloon

7.9
422 Congress Ave Ste D (at 5th St), Austin, TX
Sports Bar · Downtown Austin · 35 tips and reviews

Travis M.Travis Montgomery: Two words! Whiskey Wednesday!!!!!!!!

Michael B.Michael Bradley: Whiskey Wednesday makes for a great night of mistakes!

Danny O.Danny O'Leary: Long Walk across Congress? Stop in for a quick nightly game plan and a nice Whiskey Drink while overlooking the crowds.

Total Wine & More is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Austin.

4. Total Wine & More

9.5
11066 Pecan Park Blvd, Ste 117, Cedar Park, TX
Wine Store · 8 tips and reviews

Josh A.Josh A: Wow enormous store with huge selection. Split into roughly thirds with wine, spirits, beer. Lots of craft beers. Lots of scotch. Prices seemed fair not amazing.

Aaron O.Aaron Ortega: Lagavulin for $80. Amazing and knowledgeable staff. All happy to help. Dog friendly.

Allison L.Allison L: Huge selection on everything! Beats out Specs in Houston these guys have some rare stuff we had trouble finding!

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

5. drink.well.

8.5
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.

Troy F.Troy Flint: Unique, creative, well-designed cocktail list. For the whiskey heads: Lebanon Junction, Rosetto Julep, and Immigrant Song await.

The White Horse is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Austin.

6. The White Horse

8.8
500 Comal St, Austin, TX
Dive Bar · 73 tips and reviews

VA J.VA Jones: Whiskey on tap!

Anna W.Anna Weiss: Tacos, live music all week, giant dance floor, pool tables, photo booth, and whiskey on tap. End the night here.

Psy F.Psy Fusion: Dancing, draft beer, piano, pool table. Staff, whisky, Mrs Glass

Buzzmill Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Austin.

7. Buzzmill Coffee

8.5
1505 Town Creek Dr, Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Riverside · 72 tips and reviews

Buzzmill CoffeeBuzzmill Coffee: Get a Bear Hug! Hamms + Apple & Cinnamon spiced whiskey shot for $5

Rey D.Rey Duque: Infused spirits are a must! Pecan Whiskey with a splash of ginger is my personal favorite.

Emily S.Emily Scruggs: Cactus tamales and Apple cinnamon whiskey

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

8. Firehouse Hostel and Lounge

9.0
605 Brazos St Ste 100 (6th St.), Austin, TX
Lounge · Downtown Austin · 76 tips and reviews

Social N.Social News Network: Go there on Monday's, Half off whiskey from 5-8pm! Awesome!

Maris C.Maris Clegg: Monday is half priced whiskey night. Word.

Sheyla C.Sheyla Concepcion: This is the best hostel I've stayed at. The facilities are clean and comfortable. It's on a great location. Stay here if you're visiting Austin on a budget. The free breakfast is delicious.

Franklin Barbecue is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Austin.

9. Franklin Barbecue

9.1
900 E 11th St (at Branch St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Central East Austin · 354 tips and reviews

Tom P.Tom Plunkett: This place is a must visit. Excellent brisket and ribs. The Bourbon Banana pie -- killer finish to an awesome meal.

SashaSasha: Get the brisket wet and save room for the bourbon banana pie.

Eliot P.Eliot Pardo: Fatty brisket is the obvious choice, but the pulled pork, ribs & sausage are great as well. Be sure to get a few bourbon banana pies for dessert.

Seven Grand is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Austin.

10. Seven Grand

8.8
405 E 7th St, Austin, TX
Whisky Bar · Downtown Austin · 4 tips and reviews

Milas D.Milas Dack: Solid whiskey lineup, good music, chill atmosphere.

Mohd I.Mohd Irteza: $5 cocktails for happy hour. I had the Gold Rush and loved it!

Noah B.Noah B: Great selection of whisk(e)y. Be sure to try some of their private barrel selections.

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

11. 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.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Smoke and Mirrors: Made tableside with 12 year old Scotch, Duque de Carmona (a sweet orange sherry), Benedictine, and a sarsparilla bitters made by Jason Steves of Bar Congress.

RajeshRajesh: if you like bourbon ask for a Lion's Tail

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

12. Half Step

8.5
75 1/2 Rainey St, Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 48 tips and reviews

Russell H.Russell Hirschorn: Favorite on Rainey. Really fresh drinks, decent whisky selection, great jazz tues nights

Jonathon T.Jonathon Taylor: I have to admit I just did scotch so might’ve missed the point. But good scotch selection

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

Cheer Up Charlie's is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Austin.

13. Cheer Up Charlie's

8.6
900 Red River St (at 9th St), Austin, TX
Gay Bar · Downtown Austin · 48 tips and reviews

Wendy Q.Wendy Qi: Cute little music venue with charm and sass. Try the kombucha on tap or better yet, in a whiskey cocktail (golden ticket)

Alyssa W.Alyssa W: The golden ticket (whiskey) is delicious and refreshing.

Dustin H.Dustin Haley: absolutely love the huge outdoor space here. great for groups. food truck on the outside!

Spec's Wine, Spirits and Finer Foods is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Austin.

14. Spec's Wine, Spirits and Finer Foods

9.3
4970 Highway 290 West, Austin, TX
Liquor Store · 39 tips and reviews

Anthony A.Anthony Alvarado: They're always out of Maker's Mark.

Social N.Social News Network: Fabulous place to go to buy just about any wine you can think of. Free cheese and wine tasting on Saturday's as well!

Megan N.Megan Nugent: If you pay with cash you get cheaper prices!

The Grackle is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Austin.

15. The Grackle

7.8
1700 E 6th St (at Chalmers), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · 36 tips and reviews

Chris R.Chris R: Great whiskey selection!

Brian T.Brian Tade: An essential dive bar of Austin. Amazing whiskey selection and they always have a rare gem of craft beer on tap. Simple, darkly lit, no BS, perfection. Staff has always been welcoming and cool.

Matt W.Matt Williamson: Don't head butt rush