![]() Since opening in 2012, the bar has kept up its standards and still makes entry a tough task. Once an illicit massage parlor, Midnight Cowboy used to be the only clandestine show in town. Weather Up’s atmosphere and cocktail list are reflected perfectly by the bar’s penchant for showing Wes Anderson flicks on their movie nights. The cocktails at this unique haunt bring together new age spirits and old school classics. Take a seat at this vintage-inspired NY offshoot bar housed in a two-story house-inside at the gorgeous, copper top bar or outside on the spacious patio packed with metal lawn furniture. Weather Upġ808 East Cesar Chavez St // /austin-1 Since mezcal is a slightly misunderstood spirit, they offer memberships to their Mezcal Collective, which offers monthly tastings for members. The decor is brighter than expected in a mezcaleria thanks to an elaborate bookcase holding backlit bottles ripe for the sipping. Just a stone’s throw from East 6th Street, there’s a vibe that beckons agave lovers to sit back, relax, and enjoy a few glasses. Las Perlas Mezcaleria is the outpost for the LA concept that claims to be the country’s first true mezcal bar. Small Victory keeps things high-brow with their custom ice program, but on the whole delivers well made cocktails and prides itself on delivering the perfect Martini, customized just the way you like it. Luckily, the bar shies away from that and offers a respite from the antics happening a block away on 6th St. This Downtown bar’s unsuspecting entrance gives you the idea that you’re walking into an overly curated hipster speakeasy. It’s the kind of menu not often seen from a bar with an outhouse… For all that, you can thank Half Step owner, Chris Bostick, formerly of The Varnish in Los Angeles-itself a great bar. The cocktail list is small but mighty, and features fresh ingredients and drinks that appeal to novices and pros alike. The cozy bar encourages patrons to spend their time outside at the picnic tables or playing cornhole under bistro lights. This cocktail haunt believes in keeping it small-both the length of the cocktail list and the bar itself. But don’t forget to head upstairs, because that’s where they keep the Oaxacan-style mezcalería, which pours one of the best selections in town. The small, intimate indoor bar gives patrons a chance to discuss their likes and dislikes for the perfect cocktail suggestion or custom cocktail, and the outdoor patio makes this a spot to occupy all night long. ![]() Whisler’s offers more than first meets the eye. ![]() They’re proud to report that they don’t have a drink on the menu for which you’ll shell out more than a Hamilton. The most incredible thing at Nickel City? The affordability. In fact, they avoid the term “cocktail” entirely, and simply call everything a “mixed drink,” offering up classics and originals using house made ingredients. Don’t ask for the cocktail menu, though, as there isn’t one. Take a seat at the retro bar for a serious lesson in whiskey and brandy-they’ve got lots. The newest member on this list, Nickel City opened in the summer of 2017 and quickly found a loyal following. To be clear, this isn’t an ordered ranking or a definitive list of every great bar in the city, but rather a rundown of our favorite cocktail haunts worth checking out on your next Austin bar crawl. Austin’s eclectic bar scene is home to many great watering holes, ranging from lovable dives and live music spots to classy cocktail joints. The town’s food and drink scene has grown nearly as fast as its population over the past several years, and local drinkers have benefited. For a city that prides itself on keeping things weird, its bars are very polished-something that really shouldn’t come as a surprise to those familiar with Austin.
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