The Driskill Bar

$$ • Bars, American

Hours:
604 Brazos St, Austin
(512) 391-7107

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The Driskill Bar Reviews

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4.3 (147)
Restaurantji Rating

Amazing bar with live music (well at least on Thursday when we stayed here). They have superb choice of cocktails with the Southern-tex-mex influence: try their signature margarita!We ordered lamb (!!) sliders, waygu beef (!!!) burger and the wings. The wings are not like what you expect - simple buffalo, they are smoked and glazed. omg - they are probably the best bar wings I ever tried. pic is attached

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Intro: I've checked out The Driskill Bar twice---once for some drinks on a weekend and once for happy hour. This historic bar is located within the Driskill, naturally. Ambiance (5/5): Think of The Driskill Bar as country elegant. Wood adorns the walls. As do paintings and sculptures. And a lot of other nuggets from the hotel's long history. In the center of the bar, look up and you'll see some stain glass that George Bush loved so much that he replicated it for his home. It's...read full review

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This is amazing venue. It still feels like LBJ and his wife will walk in any minute and order a drink. It's feels like a classic upscale Texas club. The live music was really good. They had a large spirit list. I had a TX Straight Bourbon whiskey. However, they were quite stingy with the liquor. My wife and I shared the crullers (fancy doughnuts). with blackberries. They were light and delicious. An excellent place for a date night.

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Hours

Monday 2PM - 12AM
Tuesday 2PM - 12AM
Wednesday 2PM - 12AM
Thursday 2PM - 12AM
Friday 2PM - 2AM
Saturday 2PM - 2AM
Sunday 2PM - 12AM
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