Austin's Best Hotel Bar

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1. Stephen F's

701 Congress Ave, Austin, TX

This classy hotel bar ropes them in with great atmosphere and an extensive drink menu.

Reviews:

  • “Saturday night frenzy…”
  • “Best Date Ever”

Tips: The most pleasant tables are outside, on the wraparound terrace overlooking Congress Avenue.

Stephen F’s

2. Hotel San Jose Lounge

1316 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX

This relaxed bar on a hotel patio embraces the “less is more” notion.

Reviews:

  • “Fun place to meet friends after work”

Tips: If there are no more tables available, head for the clearing on the far side of the pool—it’s not part of the bar, but the butterfly chairs by the edge of the water make a sublime place to relax and talk.

Hotel San Jose Lounge

Hotel San Jose Lounge

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3. Finn & Porter

500 E Fourth St, Austin, TX

Hotel restaurant’s creative, consistent seafood and steak dishes stand out among neighborhood competitors.

Reviews:

  • “A Fantastic Experience and a Hidden Gem!”
  • “Great service”
  • “Best customer service”
  • “Good dining experience”
  • “Very Upscale Atmosphere”

Tips: Both self-parking and valet run $5 with a restaurant validation. Skip the cost altogether and scout out a meter in the surrounding neighborhood.

Finn & Porter or email Finn & Porter

4. Legends Sports Bar and Grill

8901 Business Park Dr, Austin, TX

With a diverse menu and televisions everywhere, this is the perfect place to get together to watch the game.

Reviews:

  • " The appetizers are pretty tastey. "
  • “Got milk?”
  • “Greatest Sports Bar In The N. W. ’Burbs!”
  • “Great atmosphere, great service”
  • “Don’t understand the good reviews, not good at all”

Tips: Legend’s offers free wireless Internet access.

Legends Sports Bar and Grill

Legends Sports Bar and Grill

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5. The Driskill Bar

166 E Sixth St, Austin, TX

Historic downtown hotel bar feels like retiring to a wealthy rancher’s drawing room.

Reviews:

  • “Fun to Hang after Work”
  • “Too many cows”
  • “Classic cocktail lounge”
  • “Just great cocktails…”

Tips: The Driskill Hotel is an ideal spot for wedding receptions, political victory parties and romantic weekend getaways.

The Driskill Bar

The Driskill Bar

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6. Tangerines

9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX

An oversized hotel disco with good cocktails and a down-to-earth atmosphere

Reviews:

  • " The neatiest partying club in town"
  • “Best place in the City,”
  • “Great Saturday Night Out!!!”
  • “Completely Downhill”
  • “Bye Bye Happy Hour”

Tips: Hotel clients get free admission.

Tangerines

7. Branchwater Bar at Hyatt Regency on Town Lake

208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX

A hotel bar with a view makes it appealing to tourists and locals alike.

Tips: Appetizers are available in the bar, but for something more substantial La Vista upstairs has a full menu, not to mention another magnificent view.

Branchwater Bar at Hyatt Regency on Town Lake

Branchwater Bar at Hyatt Regency on Town Lake

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8. 1900 Lounge at Mansion at Judges' Hill

1900 Rio Grande, Austin, TX

Central Austin’s charming, cozy hideaway in one of the city’s best boutique hotels.

Reviews:

  • “Too stiff and cold”

Tips: Enjoy specialty martinis and other cocktails at discounted prices Sundays through Fridays, from 4pm to 7pm.

1900 Lounge at Mansion at Judges’ Hill

9. Four Seasons Lobby Lounge

98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX

Swanky uptown hotel lounge offers relaxed elegance to business types and romantic couples.

Reviews:

  • “Very Romantic and upscale”
  • “Celebrities!”
  • “Cool Hangout”
  • “Romantic”
  • “Really excellent”

Tips: You’ll be treated to live piano and vocal music Tuesday through Saturday, and the Four Seasons has a four-star restaurant for pre or postbar dining.

Four Seasons Lobby Lounge

Four Seasons Lobby Lounge

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10. Club Max Bar & Grill

6121 N I-35, Austin, TX

No-frills cocktail lounge inside the Crowne Plaza hotel serves food and drinks to out-of-towners and the staff.

Reviews:

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Tips: The kitchen stays open until 1:30am daily.

Club Max Bar & Grill

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