Austin's Best Outdoor Bar

Hookah lounge and bar offers live music, comedy nights, poker tournaments, happy hour and wireless internet; daily specials available.

Reviews:

• “YYYIIIPPPPEEEE”
• “Awesome “neighborhood” feel – even for out-of-towners"
• “Great Service”
• “Great Place!!”
• “one2one Rocks!!”

Tips: Check the bar’s website for daily specials and events.

One-2-One Bar or email One-2-One Bar

An expansive deck and more than 100 beers attract a casual downtown crowd.

Reviews:

• “When they say 21 and over they mean it! Rude. "
• “Nice hangout”

Tips: Drop by after work or on the weekends for daily specials like $2 Texas beers on Mondays and $3 frozen mimosas during the weekend days.

Little Woodrow’s

There’s a broad range of Tex-Mex and American classics, but the real draw is the view of Lake Travis.

Reviews:

• “Great view but nasty food”
• “One of a kind view”
• “Great Experience!”
• “Food and entertainment—Two for the price of one!”
• “JEALOUS LIES? I THINK SO!”

Tips: The Perfect margarita seems expensive, but alcohol content makes it a better value than Gold margaritas.

The Oasis

No-frills dining and live music draw a casual crowd to this colorful waterside restaurant.

Reviews:

• “Great Food and a Fun Time to be had”
• “This place is Austin lakeside, I loved it!!”
• “great fun”
• “Still Worth Checking Out”

Tips: Groove to live music Thursday through Sunday nights, when Top-40 cover bands take the stage.

Johnny Fins

The posh and the Average Joes enjoy classic cocktails on a picturesque patio.

Reviews:

• “WATCH YOUR CREDIT CARD CHARGE”
• “Awesome Patient Bartenders and Friendly Staff”
• “stiff drinks, by that little hottie joey”
• “Club Deville sans Miss Emily”
• “i heart deville”

Tips: Think you’re a future “American Idol” karaoke night is held on Thursdays and every other Tuesday; call club for information.

Club de Ville or email Club de Ville

The outdoor bar over Lake Austin is the place to be at this popular beach-themed restaurant.

Reviews:

• “Best family friendly place? Are you kidding me?”
• “Great experience”
• “Worst Dining Experience of my Life”
• “Only worthwhile if you can sit outside”
• “Mediocre food, stink factor”

Tips: Upon arrival, put your name on the list at the door and get a beeper to let you know when your table’s ready. Pass the time at the patio bar.

Hula Hut

Popular local bar known for minimal attitude and great drinks.

Reviews:

• “Best Experience in Austin”
• “Great porch”
• “Austin’s Favorite Spot”
• “Best Mexican Martinis”
• “Better Thing”

Tips: The beer garden is available for parties; have your favorite restaurants cater the event.

Cedar Door

Austin’s coolest go Russian at this hip West Sixth lounge with an “ice bar.”

Reviews:

• “Love the rooftop”
• “Sit in the open window wall”
• “Perfect for the Coctail Date”
• “Best service staff in town”
• “No tools needed.”

Tips: Call for info on renting space for private parties.

Molotov Lounge

Lake Travis’ take on the casual lifestyle and creative tastes of the Caribbean.

Reviews:

• “Shabby Chic (more shabby than chic)”
• “not authentic”
• “praise”
• “something new”
• “No Cook No Food”

Tips: Call ahead or check the website for an updated live music schedule.

Aunt Tilly’s Island Cafe and Bar

Sip mint juleps in a rattan chair or enjoy scotch in a stately room at this swanky Warehouse District bar.

Reviews:

• “Best Place for HH, Hands Down”
• “Good happy hour, hard to get a table”
• “Stellar Service”
• “Impressive All The Way”
• “Overpriced bad food/ flat beer”

Tips: Valet parking is available for $6 beginning at 7pm nightly. There are also numerous garages and lots in the neighborhood.

219 West or email 219 West

Good food served at a mellow location surrounded by pecan trees.

Reviews:

• “Fun Place!”
• “Bad service, below average food”
• “Still #1 in our belly!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
• “Overrated, Past it’s prime”
• “Best Chili Cheese Fries Anywhere”

Tips: For 20 weeks starting in April, go Thursday nights for the “Unplugged at the Grove” concert series featuring performances by favorite local musicians. Past performers include Shawn Colvin and Asleep at the Wheel.

Shady Grove