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Bar•Austin•$$$$
Bar AC
Let's get the odd part out of the way: Bar AC is dark on Fridays and Saturdays, which for a hotel bar tucked into the AC by the UT campus is a plot twist.
cocktailhidden gem
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10.0
Based on 77 reviews
Best Bar Restaurants in Austin: 9 Picks for 2026
The best Bar restaurants in Austin, sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals editors.
9 restaurantsAvg rating 9.2$$ – $$$$Updated June 2026
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Fast answers for diners comparing bar restaurants in Austin. These first picks are sorted from live restaurant data and editorial fit.
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Bar•Austin•$$$$
Edge Rooftop
Let's be honest about what a hotel rooftop bar usually is: a place that charges you $18 for a view and a sad, wilting garnish.
cocktaillate nightdate night
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9.8
Based on 5315 reviews
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Bar•Austin•$$$$
In Plain Sight
In Plain Sight earns its name by hiding in front of you — a sleek, eight-seat bar at 612 Brazos Street that doesn't try to be a scene but absolutely is one.
cocktailhidden gemdate night
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9.8
Based on 196 reviews
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Bar•Austin•$$
Acre 41
Acre 41 lives inside The Otis Hotel in the campus district, which sounds like a recipe for hotel-restaurant blandness.
cocktaildate night
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9.6
Based on 2462 reviews
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Bar•East Austin•$$
Whisler’s
Whisler’s suits a night out in East Austin when you want bar that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
cocktaildate night
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9.2
Based on 1824 reviews
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Bar•Austin•$$$$
Uptown Lounge Craft Kitchen & Cocktails
Uptown Lounge Craft Kitchen & Cocktails is a sensible bar call in Austin when you want something that usually lands well.
cocktailhidden gem
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9.2
Based on 30 reviews
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Bar•East Austin•$$
The Dead Rabbit, Austin
The Dead Rabbit, Austin earns a weekend detour in East Austin when you want brunch that beats the usual default.
cocktailbrunchpub
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8.8
Based on 612 reviews
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Bar•Austin•$$
URBAN ROOFTOP
URBAN ROOFTOP is a sensible bar call in Austin when you want something that usually lands well.
cocktail
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8.8
Based on 545 reviews
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Bar•East Austin•$$
Coyote Ugly Saloon
Coyote Ugly Saloon is a bar restaurant in East Austin in Austin that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
cocktail
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8.0
Based on 1371 reviews
Common questions about Bar in Austin
What are the best Bar restaurants in Austin?
The top Bar restaurants in Austin include Bar AC, Edge Rooftop, In Plain Sight. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings, review volume, and editorial judgment.
What is the highest-rated Bar restaurant in Austin?
Bar AC is among the highest-rated Bar restaurants in Austin, with a 10.0 Google rating across 77 reviews.
How much does Bar food cost in Austin?
Bar restaurants in Austin range from $$ to $$$$. Most mid-range options fall in the $$ range.
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