The absolutely best bar on Rainey Street. With the coolest bartenders. Anthony is an amazing energetic keyboard player on Sat nights, always willing to take requests. Get your tacos up front and drinks from the bar in the back. You'll always feel welcome here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
24 Thorns
We had a blast performing there. Bar tenders were awesome
Natasha Armas
A nice outdoor patio lounging area with a small quaint bar out back. There’s live music and wonderful cocktail selections.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Steven Hoover
Great atmosphere and nice set up. Dimitrus at the bar is great and always entertaining.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Live Oak
Heather C.
We stopped in The Drafting Room after being recruited by the bartender as we initially just peeled in and walked back out because we were hungry. We stopped and had a taco each at the food truck directly in front which was very tasty! Then we went back to the bar. It was nice and cozy inside. We enjoyed some great conversation with the fellow bar patrons and the bartender. We ordered the watermelon margaritas which were made with love and incredible. We enjoyed our drinks so much that we stopped back the following night. We wanted to have a more intimate conversation so we chose to sit at one of the small tables behind the bar. We ordered the hibiscus martini because the watermelon was now out of season!! This margarita did not disappoint either. I highly recommend stopping in for a tasty cocktail!!!!!!
Lauren Vollrath
The best bar! The nicest staff! Great music! Good vibes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeremy N.
Cozy area in the back with some great cocktails!The Drafting Room had an unexpected scene in my opinion. Walking up to this place it was really loud, as there was a live performer playing. But, there was a small area in the back of the property that had a bar and it was closed off. You could still slightly hear the music through the glass but you could still hold a conversation at least. We got a vodka drink and an old fashioned, both were super tasty and strong. On the walls in this back area, had old drawings it seemed. Hence the name of the place I guess; The Drafting Room!
pinche_vote
I stumbled upon a free headshot event here. Was excited to see this bar celebrating International Women’s Day. Brandon and Dimitri were lovely and were willing to answer any questions I had on cocktails. Truly a hidden gem in Austin!
Michael P
Very well prepared tacos. I can imagine that better tacos might be out there… there won’t disappoint
Stephen Lavoie
Cool cocktails and the venue is very pretty. I loved the courtyard.
Get drafted! This is a cool little house that is the last owner-operated bar on Rainey Street! This place was where the owner planned to open his architecture business when he got the place back in the 90's. If you look at all the photos around the bar, the owner went and took photos of all the houses on Rainey Street when he moved in. Now, most of those old houses are gone- bulldozed to make way for a huge set of condominiums, apartments, or the Van Zandt Hotel. They strive to offer local beers, and local-ish liquors. They try to keep it as Texan as they can. The bar is small in the back, but the bartenders do a great job of keeping drinks flowing while keeping order. There's an area where bands can play in the back, with lots of seating. Bathrooms could be easier to find- they're hidden behind that white shed in the back. They have a restaurant that's open as long as the bar is. They serve delicious tacos, and have vegan offerings as well. There's a jug of ice water so you don't have to buy beers in the back. Be sure to check out the collection of plants that this guy is cultivating! Sweet! When I went, the stage was rockin', and good times were had by all.
Sue P.
Great little gem, tucked away off the beaten Path. Only place that had live music durning the day on rainy street. Such a good margaritas and they have a nice NA beer! Bartender/ owner,? So friendly !!
Bhagyashree B.
Cute little bar on Rainey with some great cocktails and mixed shots that pack a punch! The bartender is super nice and funny :DThey have a few heaters that warm you up on a cold night and the interior is cozy with a couple of tables for 4-6 people.Live music on weekends make this one of the few bars on Rainey that have the old Austin charm :')
Cheri G.
The drinks here are good. Fairly priced. As a melanated tourist on Rainey street, I felt comfortable in this bar.An openpen restaurant/bar concept like most of the places on Rainey. My best friend and I Went here on a Thursday night, no cover charge for us women not sure if men had to pay. I don't think so. Friendly staff. Great live band covering today's hits and Even a throwback like Ginuwine pony. I had a good time. They also have a heated lamp on the side patio by the bar great accommodation on these chilly January nights.
The absolutely best bar on Rainey Street. With the coolest bartenders. Anthony is an amazing energetic keyboard player on Sat nights, always willing to take requests. Get your tacos up front and drinks from the bar in the back. You'll always feel welcome here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a blast performing there. Bar tenders were awesome
A nice outdoor patio lounging area with a small quaint bar out back. There’s live music and wonderful cocktail selections.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great atmosphere and nice set up. Dimitrus at the bar is great and always entertaining.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Live Oak
We stopped in The Drafting Room after being recruited by the bartender as we initially just peeled in and walked back out because we were hungry. We stopped and had a taco each at the food truck directly in front which was very tasty! Then we went back to the bar. It was nice and cozy inside. We enjoyed some great conversation with the fellow bar patrons and the bartender. We ordered the watermelon margaritas which were made with love and incredible. We enjoyed our drinks so much that we stopped back the following night. We wanted to have a more intimate conversation so we chose to sit at one of the small tables behind the bar. We ordered the hibiscus martini because the watermelon was now out of season!! This margarita did not disappoint either. I highly recommend stopping in for a tasty cocktail!!!!!!
The best bar! The nicest staff! Great music! Good vibes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy area in the back with some great cocktails!The Drafting Room had an unexpected scene in my opinion. Walking up to this place it was really loud, as there was a live performer playing. But, there was a small area in the back of the property that had a bar and it was closed off. You could still slightly hear the music through the glass but you could still hold a conversation at least. We got a vodka drink and an old fashioned, both were super tasty and strong. On the walls in this back area, had old drawings it seemed. Hence the name of the place I guess; The Drafting Room!
I stumbled upon a free headshot event here. Was excited to see this bar celebrating International Women’s Day. Brandon and Dimitri were lovely and were willing to answer any questions I had on cocktails. Truly a hidden gem in Austin!
Very well prepared tacos. I can imagine that better tacos might be out there… there won’t disappoint
Cool cocktails and the venue is very pretty. I loved the courtyard.
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Get drafted! This is a cool little house that is the last owner-operated bar on Rainey Street! This place was where the owner planned to open his architecture business when he got the place back in the 90's. If you look at all the photos around the bar, the owner went and took photos of all the houses on Rainey Street when he moved in. Now, most of those old houses are gone- bulldozed to make way for a huge set of condominiums, apartments, or the Van Zandt Hotel. They strive to offer local beers, and local-ish liquors. They try to keep it as Texan as they can. The bar is small in the back, but the bartenders do a great job of keeping drinks flowing while keeping order. There's an area where bands can play in the back, with lots of seating. Bathrooms could be easier to find- they're hidden behind that white shed in the back. They have a restaurant that's open as long as the bar is. They serve delicious tacos, and have vegan offerings as well. There's a jug of ice water so you don't have to buy beers in the back. Be sure to check out the collection of plants that this guy is cultivating! Sweet! When I went, the stage was rockin', and good times were had by all.
Great little gem, tucked away off the beaten Path. Only place that had live music durning the day on rainy street. Such a good margaritas and they have a nice NA beer! Bartender/ owner,? So friendly !!
Cute little bar on Rainey with some great cocktails and mixed shots that pack a punch! The bartender is super nice and funny :DThey have a few heaters that warm you up on a cold night and the interior is cozy with a couple of tables for 4-6 people.Live music on weekends make this one of the few bars on Rainey that have the old Austin charm :')
The drinks here are good. Fairly priced. As a melanated tourist on Rainey street, I felt comfortable in this bar.An openpen restaurant/bar concept like most of the places on Rainey. My best friend and I Went here on a Thursday night, no cover charge for us women not sure if men had to pay. I don't think so. Friendly staff. Great live band covering today's hits and Even a throwback like Ginuwine pony. I had a good time. They also have a heated lamp on the side patio by the bar great accommodation on these chilly January nights.
Whiskey Sour. No Egg White but… Killer!