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Cocktail Crash Course
Haddington's is one of Cocktail Crash Course.

1. Haddington's

601 W 6th St (Nueces St.), Austin, TX
Gastropub · Downtown Austin · 57 tips and reviews

Austin 360Austin 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.

FINO Restaurant Patio & Bar is one of Cocktail Crash Course.

2. FINO Restaurant Patio & Bar

2905 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX
Restaurant · West University · 37 tips and reviews

Austin 360Austin 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.

Contigo Austin is one of Cocktail Crash Course.

3. Contigo Austin

2027 Anchor Ln (btwn Manor Rd and Manorwood Rd), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · MLK · 103 tips and reviews

Austin 360Austin 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.

East Side Showroom is one of Cocktail Crash Course.

4. East Side Showroom

1100 E 6th St (at Medina St.), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · 130 tips and reviews

Austin 360Austin 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.

W Austin is one of Cocktail Crash Course.

5. W Austin

8.8
200 Lavaca St (at W 2nd St), Austin, TX
Hotel · Downtown Austin · 111 tips and reviews

Austin 360Austin 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.

The Tigress Pub is one of Cocktail Crash Course.

6. The Tigress Pub

8.0
100 W North Loop Blvd, Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · North Loop · 27 tips and reviews

Austin 360Austin 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.

Swan Dive is one of Cocktail Crash Course.

7. Swan Dive

6.7
615 Red River St. (7th Street), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Downtown Austin · 29 tips and reviews

Austin 360Austin 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.

Bar Congress is one of Cocktail Crash Course.

8. Bar Congress

200 Congress Ave (2nd Street), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 27 tips and reviews

Austin 360Austin 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.

Péché is one of Cocktail Crash Course.

9. Péché

8.8
208 W 4th St (Colorado St.), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 190 tips and reviews

Austin 360Austin 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.

La Condesa is one of Cocktail Crash Course.

10. La Condesa

8.4
400 W 2nd St (Guadalupe St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 264 tips and reviews

Austin 360Austin 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.

Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar is one of Cocktail Crash Course.

11. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

8.8
1400 S Congress Ave Ste B100, Austin, TX
Seafood Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 173 tips and reviews

Austin 360Austin 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.