Best-of list · Cocktail Guides
The 9 best cocktail bars in Austin for 2026: The Roosevelt Room, Whisler's, Midnight Cowboy and six more, all checked and open, with prices and timing.
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1 ranked rooms follow. How we picked is at the end of this guide.
Austin's cocktail scene grew up alongside its food scene. The Roosevelt Room set the technical reference. Whisler's and Midnight Cowboy followed with East Side and 6th Street innovation. The nine below show how Austin balances Texas warmth with serious craft.
DrinkWell has poured award-winning cocktails on East 53rd Street in North Loop since 2012. The Infatuation rates the seasonal menu and from-scratch bar food, and the gastropub keeps all seating first-come for parties under eight.
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