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Must-visit Bars in Austin

Must-visit Bars in Austin

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Created by Tina Hogue • Updated On: November 10, 2011
Crow Bar is one of Must-visit Bars in Austin.

1. Crow Bar

7.7
3116 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Bar · 41 tips and reviews

Tina H.Tina Hogue: Moscow mules made with Maine Root Ginger Brew are spicy and awesome. The best bartenders: Tim, Rob, and Jonathan.

Spider House Patio Bar & Cafe is one of Must-visit Bars in Austin.

2. Spider House Patio Bar & Cafe

2908 Fruth St (at W 29th St), Austin, TX
Bar · North University · 186 tips and reviews
Bender Bar & Grill is one of Must-visit Bars in Austin.

3. Bender Bar & Grill

8.4
321 W Ben White Blvd #300 (at South Bend Center), Austin, TX
Bar · South Congress · 44 tips and reviews
Péché is one of Must-visit Bars in Austin.

4. Péché

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

Tina H.Tina Hogue: Order the 'Last Word'. It's 150 proof and delicious and not for the faint of heart.

Bar Chi Sushi is one of Must-visit Bars in Austin.

5. Bar Chi Sushi

8.1
206 Colorado St (btwn 2nd & 3rd), Austin, TX
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 98 tips and reviews

Tina H.Tina Hogue: The reverse happy hour changed my life. Carafes of hot sake and escolar rolls for $5 or less.

Hole In The Wall is one of Must-visit Bars in Austin.

6. Hole In The Wall

8.0
2538 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX
Rock Club · West University · 46 tips and reviews

Tina H.Tina Hogue: Had my first legal drink here, thanks Brooks. No matter which new spot springs up, this will always be my favorite dive. It's loud, smelly, dark, and wonderful. The writing on the stalls is brilliant.