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The Driskill Bar

The Driskill Bar

Hotel Bar$$$$
Downtown Austin, Austin
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    Scott & Heather P.
    "Try the Batini - worthy of being Austin's official cocktail!"(6 Tips)
    Pearson - Always Learning
    "Oldest hotel in town (Built in 1886) Elegant & classy, but fun!"(10 Tips)
    Elizabeth H.
    "happy hour specials in the bar"(2 Tips)
    Trae F.
    "Great spot and the cocktails are very reasonable for a hotel bar."(20 Tips)
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  • Paul d.
    Paul de HalléAugust 9, 2014
    Tommy the bartender makes a mean sidecar!
  • Brittany H.heart icon on user image
    Brittany Hardin TanguayJanuary 11, 2016
    Lovely venue to escape some of the madness of Sixth.
  • Yinon
    YinonAugust 6, 2014
    Happy hours are Sun-Wed 5PM-7PM and Thu-Sat 4PM-7PM.
  • Eric A.heart icon on user image
    Eric AndersenFebruary 22, 2013
    The Brazos Brasiliensis Batini is excellent — drink up!
  • Paul H.
    Paul HylandMarch 10, 2014
    Good roots blues etc. stuff, gotta check em out!
  • Katie B.
    Katie BehrMay 6, 2013
    Cool decor but not the best made cocktails, my manhattan was a bit off tasting.
  • TV Food Maps
    TV Food MapsSeptember 4, 2014
    Check out The Driskill Bar as seen on Best Bars in America Read more
  • Rachel Y.
    Rachel YouensMay 7, 2012
    Um, that really attractive girl shamelessly hitting on you? Might be a hooker. I've seen them on the prowl here more than a few times and heard some interesting stories.
  • Travis W.heart icon on user image
    Travis WaggonerApril 2, 2016
    Cocktails are well done here.
  • Matthew C.heart icon on user image
    Matthew ColemanFebruary 21, 2020
    Nice atmosphere and decent drinks
  • Isaac B. S.heart icon on user image
    Isaac B. SanchezNovember 26, 2020
    Been here 10+ times
    Thanksgiving dinner was scrumptious!
  • Carlos P.heart icon on user image
    Carlos PachecoMarch 18, 2015
    Come early during SXSW!
  • Maria D.heart icon on user image
    Maria D'AmatoNovember 16, 2014
    Find a quiet corner and speculate on the ghost stories.
  • Susan Z.heart icon on user image
    Susan ZochDecember 21, 2019
    The cocktails are pretty good.
  • KIND Snacks
    KIND SnacksMarch 7, 2013
    Need a late night munchie post-celebration? Find our KIND Jeep around SXSW for a free KIND bar. You'll need it.
  • Leyla A.
    Leyla ArsanMarch 12, 2013
    Skip the big corporate parties & converse among your SXSW peers in this quaint establishment
  • Austin Fine Properties
    Everything about the ambiance feels like Don Draper.
  • Mashable
    MashableMarch 8, 2011
    Into tech celebrity spotting? You'll be sure to "run into" a few web celebrities here. Just don't make it look like you're stalking them, which you are. - Royal Frasier
  • Chris P.
    Chris PellegrinoApril 4, 2013
    Everything about the ambiance feels like Don Draper.
  • Gerry R.
    Gerry ReyeltsNovember 23, 2013
    Hi Todd get a whiskey on the rocks then go downstairs and stare at the creepy paintings
  • Crystal H.heart icon on user image
    Crystal HeroldMarch 23, 2018
    Everything was wonderful!
  • Sergio C.
    Sergio C.February 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Enjoy the free wi-fi. No password needed!
  • Connor H.
    Connor HayesSeptember 24, 2013
    Awesome happy hour, cool scene.
  • Dylan B.heart icon on user image
    Dylan BoydSeptember 13, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Yes you should drink whiskey.
  • Tom G.
    Tom GibsonJune 17, 2011
    Happy hour 5-7pm. Half price bar snacks and $4 margaritas.
  • @mik3caprio
    @mik3caprioMarch 13, 2012
    Try the Banana Fosters Bread Pudding - Beautiful
  • elizabeth S.
    elizabeth ScottAugust 27, 2011
    Great bar, friendly folks, fancy vibe.
  • Amy C.
    Amy CaoMarch 10, 2012
    Try the Texas Pecan Waffle - Delicious Texas pride.
  • Joe G.heart icon on user image
    Joe GizziSeptember 20, 2014
    Coolest hotel bar in Austin.
  • Matt B.
    Matt BloomDecember 14, 2011
    Don't miss the decorative stones in the urinals. Creates a babbling brook effect.
  • Odette S.heart icon on user image
    Odette SantosFebruary 26, 2015
    Mexican martini
  • Omar B.heart icon on user image
    Omar Bahatheq™March 11, 2013
    Hot spot ............. Strongly recommended
  • Cindy F.
    Cindy FriisJune 16, 2013
    Nice relaxing swanky bar!
  • Allen A.
    Allen ArcadeJanuary 29, 2013
    Live piano bar
  • Laura F.
    Laura FittonMarch 11, 2012
    Can't get in? There's a back door on 7th street. Even if that's locked wait for someone to leave. #dontwaitinline :)
  • Tommy B.
    Tommy BeltonMarch 14, 2011
    Try the batini at the Driskill bar. It's the official drink of Austin and amazing!!
  • Jabril F.
    Jabril FarajMarch 19, 2012
    Not great in terms of food. If you're looking for celebrity sightings, however, not a bad spot to check out...
  • Seth D.
    Seth DeanNovember 23, 2014
    The Barton springs is awesome!
  • Jane K.
    Jane KoNovember 15, 2012
    The Texas Orange Blossom tastes like a Dreamsicle!
  • Michael R.heart icon on user image
    Michael RisserAugust 13, 2016
    It was magnificent!
  • Jason K.
    Jason KaplerApril 28, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Watch out for the widow maker.
  • Scott H.
    Scott HendersonOctober 24, 2011
    Stately place for a cocktail and conversation
  • Actifirm
    ActifirmMarch 10, 2012
    We highly recommend the chocolate martini.
  • John K.
    John KreicbergsMarch 13, 2013
    Lots of dark wood and marble. Fancy shmancy.
  • Vonia
    VoniaDecember 9, 2014
    Great deals 4-7
  • David G.
    David GivotNovember 18, 2011
    Tito's Martini ... Super Dirty, Extra Dry! You will not be disappointed!!
  • Joe A.heart icon on user image
    Joe AndrewApril 12, 2013
    Had a great stay here!
  •  Deon P.
     Deon ParconMarch 13, 2013
    Everything is so Fancy..
  • Karen A.
    Karen AubyOctober 15, 2011
    Super nice staff. And it's haunted.
  • Molly S.
    Molly SMay 8, 2013
    Batini is awesome!
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