Deep Eddy Cabaret: In a city of imitation dive bars, Deep Eddy Cabaret is the real deal.
Whisler’s: This hip East Side cocktail bar has a “secret” Oaxacan-style mezcal bar upstairs both are well worth your time.Reward yourself for your efforts with a martini or a Manhattan-Small Victory specializes in classic cocktails. There’s no signage instead, look for a spiral staircase that’s attached to a parking garage (there will be an S.V. Small Victory: This downtown cocktail bar is tough to find, which is all part of the fun.Kitty Cohen’s: A Palm Springs-esque oasis in the middle of East Austin, Kitty Cohen’s is where the cool people go on sweltering summer days to sip frosé and dip their toes in the wading pool.Rumor has it that several shady politicos have made under-the-table deals here over the years. The Cloak Room: The Cloak Room is located right next to the Capitol building but it’s easily one of the most covert bars in the city, thanks to its nondescript location: the pitch-dark basement of the 120-year-old Goodman Building.The Butterfly Bar: This bar, affiliated with experimental theater venue The VORTEX, has it all here: a colorfully lit yard, extremely friendly vibes, and an on-site food truck serving homemade pasta.
