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HandleBar

HandleBar

(Now Closed)
Beer Garden and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Downtown Austin, Austin
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  • Ranu R.heart icon on user image
    Ranu RajkarnikarAugust 11, 2016
    Great bar with a fun rooftop deck that often has live music. Friendly bartenders and games like giant Jenga to play with. Definitely worth a stop by!
  • Paul C.heart icon on user image
    Paul CanterburyMarch 19, 2016
    Great roof top bar and very well groomed bar tenders who are also very good sports because they've created a (nearly) nude calendar to raise money for charity. Drink there, buy a calendar!
  • Jeanise C.
    Jeanise ChaplinApril 21, 2018
    They play hip hop in here and have games to play on the rooftop... including an adult see saw!
  • Matt F.heart icon on user image
    Matt FerrariFebruary 6, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Rooftop bar that's covered in winter. Live DJ a few nights a week. Bar downstairs is indoors if you like it quieter.
  • Half Past Now
    Half Past NowMarch 11, 2013
    The upper deck is perfect for the Texas spring weather, and great people watching from the street. For more places to go check out halfpastnow.com
  • Andrea B.heart icon on user image
    Andrea BowdenNovember 12, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    I always seem to poke my head in here whenever I'm in town. Not paying a cover is nice. Even more so I like those Bareknuckles -- order two. You'll thank me.
  • Andrea B.heart icon on user image
    Andrea BowdenNovember 12, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    If it's crowded you can usually find a seat on the coin-operated pony or in one of the toilet stalls downstairs.
  • Kyle B.heart icon on user image
    Kyle BunchFebruary 24, 2013
    The rooftop bar is a perfect perch from where to enjoy a cold beer on a warm Austin afternoon.
  • Bailieheart icon on user image
    BailieOctober 27, 2015
    Inside? Outside? It doesn't matter this place is awesome. Some of the best service, drinks, craft beer and music you can find.
  • Jarred G.
    Jarred GammonJanuary 23, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    I wang to hate this place but I just can’t. Fun vibes upstairs and downstairs. Always a good crowd. Are the guys gay? The mystery keeps me coming back
  • abigail.heart icon on user image
    abigail.May 15, 2017
    Great rooftop area & great beer selection. There was also free BBQ when we were there and live music.
  • Michael W.heart icon on user image
    Michael WilkinMarch 16, 2015
    Awesome drinks! Grab a cozy spot and enjoy the Moustache theme :) Found this place thanks to Supper: http://supper.mx/places/handle-bar-austin/
  • Rob Z.heart icon on user image
    Rob ZaleskiMarch 21, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Great beer selection. And they may have made one of the best Dark n Stormy cocktails I've had in Austin.
  • Lenny R.
    Lenny RickoverOctober 20, 2015
    Very good, music choices could be better, fun spot in the end of the day and awesome deck
  • Dev
    DevApril 17, 2014
    A go to when I'm in Austin. Love their upper deck and you can get little sticky mustache's for 50 cent!
  • Star S.
    Star SimpsonNovember 29, 2016
    3 levels in this establishment // level one -- typical, trendy bar/ level two -- games/ level 3 -- rooftop bar
  • Willem S.
    Willem SpruijtSeptember 26, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    One of the most laid back bars of Austin. Take a can of beer upstairs and play some games. Staff = awesome here.
  • Daniel K.heart icon on user image
    Daniel KilkennyAugust 8, 2016
    Really friendly atmosphere and cheap beer. Good dj set on the Sunday night we were there
  • Katie B.
    Katie BehrMay 6, 2013
    Cool bar and bartenders. Our guy made amazing cocktails and even made me like a mint julep which I previously despised.
  • Michael M.heart icon on user image
    Michael McMinnOctober 16, 2015
    Really cool rooftop patio and all around fun place.
  • Sofia P.heart icon on user image
    Sofia PapastamelosJuly 20, 2015
    Great rooftop with affordable drinks. Love the games and playground elements.
  • seth m.heart icon on user image
    seth meyerowitzApril 10, 2017
    Cool spot. Good drinks. Friendly service. Outdoor/upstairs patio is a nice touch
  • Clyde Kelly J.
    Clyde Kelly J.October 22, 2014
    Great rooftop bar, lots of options. And to make it weird, there is a seesaw. A seesaw!
  • Lenny R.
    Lenny RickoverNovember 27, 2015
    Good music. DJs late night rock. Overall nice place to hang out and meet new peeps.
  • John C.heart icon on user image
    John CassilloMay 2, 2016
    Great outdoor patio with shade, plus great beer list and Happy Hour.
  • Zach R.heart icon on user image
    Zach RMarch 16, 2015
    Great off-6th Street location, good service and awesome rooftop bar.
  • Meredith F.
    Meredith FApril 2, 2014
    My favorite rooftop bar...ever! Laugh at people trying to get that metal loop game as you ride the seesaw.
  • Conner D.heart icon on user image
    Conner DrewOctober 12, 2014
    Really laid back atmosphere. One of my favorite bars in Austin!
  • ✅ Kit O.heart icon on user image
    ✅ Kit OliynykMarch 16, 2015
    If you're tired of endless SXSW parties and wanna pop a few cold ones old-school, this is the place.
  • Hungrypau
    HungrypauAugust 4, 2015
    everyone talks about the see saw. but it's really all about the seahorsies.
  • Lawrence R.heart icon on user image
    Lawrence RogersAugust 30, 2017
    Awesome rooftop with games and chilled out vibe
  • Nanaheart icon on user image
    NanaMarch 24, 2016
    Delicious bartender surprising shot, live music and lively!
  • Avery E.
    Avery EpsteinFebruary 18, 2015
    always a good bet with good vibes, rooftop area and games
  • Jeffrey H.
    Jeffrey HooverDecember 16, 2013
    Nice, if small selection of beers on tap. Fun up top. Where your handlebar proudly here
  • Stephanie H.
    Stephanie HughesJuly 17, 2012
    16 taps with Left Hand Milk Stout, Mirror Pond IPA, Thirsty Goat Amber, Alaskan White Wheat, etc. etc. etc.
  • Martin T.heart icon on user image
    Martin ThomasJanuary 17, 2015
    Cheap, strong drinks in a laid back atmosphere. Rare for downtown.
  • Kristen B.
    Kristen BradleyFebruary 3, 2014
    The roof is awesome - go see saw.
  • Kaminsky E.heart icon on user image
    Kaminsky EvansJune 15, 2015
    This bar is very cool. Love the atmosphere.
  • Kelly D.heart icon on user image
    Kelly DennisDecember 31, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Love this bar. Bartenders are really knowledgable and nice!
  • Gregory R.heart icon on user image
    Gregory RobinsonSeptember 1, 2017
    This place is incredible. Definitely an Austin staple.
  • AustinPixels
    AustinPixelsApril 29, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    You don't have to have a handlebar mustache to drink here, but it would be a lot cooler if you did.
  • Cristina
    CristinaFebruary 17, 2013
    Fun bar with adult see saw an 2x4 Jenga on the roof
  • Karenheart icon on user image
    KarenDecember 21, 2014
    Bartenders and bouncer were all great!
  • Nathan Scott H.
    Nathan Scott HolmanMay 2, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    After one visit, this is easily my favorite bar this side of 35.
  • Jeffrey J.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey JamesDecember 15, 2017
    Rooftop area is nice. The downstairs part smells of industrial cleaning products. Beer was okay.
  • Martin T.heart icon on user image
    Martin ThomasAugust 16, 2014
    Well drinks are $3 on Monday nights.
  • Arian R.
    Arian RAugust 12, 2012
    Seriously most fun people working here! Love them!
  • Jason H.heart icon on user image
    Jason HodsonDecember 16, 2014
    Check out their calendar!
  • Brian H.heart icon on user image
    Brian HensleyApril 16, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Leave a good tip
  • TY H.
    TY HMay 18, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Unscrew the see saw screws. Knock over jenga blocks. Cause general destruction.
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