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Created by Austin 360 Updated On: March 29, 2012
Austin has a healthy craft cocktail movement, but the key is knowing where to go. These bars, gastropubs, lounges and restaurants have some of the most innovative cocktails in the city.
Austin 360: Duck Fat Sazerac? Jägermeister and Mole Bitters? Check and check. This English-inspired gastropub embraces both the old and new and is adept at pumping out a surprising volume of innovative cocktails.
Restaurant · West University · 37 tips and reviews
Austin 360: Despite the size of the bar area, Fino is where the craft cocktail movement began in Austin. Steadfast classics and original creations both have a home on the menu, which are best with the tapas.
Austin 360: Refreshing modern cocktails featuring seasonal ingredients abound at this patio destination. Tequila and bourbon lead the menu, which is otherwise filled with cold cocktails suited to beat the heat.
Austin 360: This East Austin bar takes you back to the height of the Vaudeville era. Cocktails feature fresh and inventive ingredient pairings. Happy hours are less busy and offer excellent prices on cocktails.
Austin 360: Choose your adventure at this multi-venue establishment. The casual Living Room Bar, the swanky "hidden" bar, or the modern elegance Trace Restaurant bar provide plenty of options.
Austin 360: The funky North Loop Boulevard district is home to one of Austin's tiniest but coziest cocktail joints. A limited selection of classic cocktails are crafted with precision by owner Pam Pritchard.
Austin 360: Swan Dive is the closest thing Austin has to a vintage speakeasy. Inside the powder-white boutique bar, you'll find a selection of hipster cocktails and a good spirits selection.
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 27 tips and reviews
Austin 360: The relatively young drink program received much national acclaim during its first year. Slip through the curtain to discover the nouveau craft cocktails that are pushing the envelope at Bar Congress.
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 190 tips and reviews
Austin 360: Austin's original absinthe house has an extensive menu filled with modern and classic cocktails categorized by base spirit. Of course, there's no better place to have traditionally prepared absinthe.
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 264 tips and reviews
Austin 360: Forget well tequila shots and sugary margaritas. Hit this swanky restaurant and bar for modern drinks with Latin spirits. The Margarita La Condesa will change your perception of margaritas forever.
Seafood Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 173 tips and reviews
Austin 360: This seafood destination has an array of cocktails to match the cuisine. Bright flavors with a typically tropical flair incorporate house-made ingredients, and the cocktails never fail to refresh.