Whisler's

Whisler's is a cocktail bar Austin located in United States.

9 / 10
552
ratings
  • Phone

    (512) 480-0781

  • Website

    whislersatx.com

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  • Type

    Cocktail Bar

Address

1816 E 6th St (at Chicon St) Austin , TX 78702 United States

Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Restroom Yes
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 80


Keywords:

cocktails mezcal good for dates outdoor seating trendy authentic casual good for singles spicy food great value tequila gardens boozy drinks gin food trucks rum music good for special occasions town parking
José Ducós

Excellently made craft cocktails and a tiny, fully stocked, Mezcal bar on the second floor. Ask for a mezcal tasting so you can really get a better appreciation for the liquor .

Liss V.

Wonderful cocktails ! And they aren't afraid of gin ! Great spot for happy hour , meeting friends, or a date. The only complaint is that the music was way too loud for a date or if you're catching up

Noah Weiss

Delicious cocktails (La Llorena was our favorite), over-the-top speakeasy vibes, huge outdoor space , and insane burgers from the food truck — what more could you want?

Dehron Hite-Benson

Foursquare is asking me what's good here. Everything's good here. Pick a spirit and a flavor profile and let the bartender do the rest.

Cameron Gidari

The bosa nova is a delicious gin / coconut milk cocktail . Get it then order the fried chicken from the food truck out back.

Mayank Arora

One of the best old fashioned in town . Right up there with east side showroom. The outdoor ambience is an added plus.

Wesley Verhoeve

This bar was voted best bar in Texas. I suspect violence, blackmail and narcotics were used to win this contest because my bathroom is a better bar than this bar . Granted I was there on a Friday night

Melanie Long

One of the best places for cocktails in Austin . Their cocktail list changes regularly

Polina Weitz

Fun spot. Nice drinks. Coll vibe indoors, and a large outdoor seating area with a food truck . Very chill vibe, and mixed crowds.

David C.

Man this place is great. I loved it so much I went twice on a weekend trip. Great patio and the bartenders make killer drinks.

OkCupid Daters' Choice

Whisler's was voted the Best Instagramable Date Spot by OkCupid users in the first-ever Daters' Choice Awards! Tap Read more for additional date spot categories in Austin. #daterschoice Read more

@cobih

Great ambiance, very classy both indoors and out. Good bartenders , not overcrowded or noisy . Reasonably priced drinks. Highly recommended

OkCupid Daters' Choice

Whisler's was voted the Best Boozy Date Spot by OkCupid users in the first-ever Daters' Choice Awards! Tap Read more for additional date spot categories in Austin. #daterschoice Read more

???? Jordan ????

Super friendly staff . Excellent east side people-watching patio . And the inside bar is a nice respite from the Texas heat. What more can you ask for?!

Eunice SRP Vander Elstraeten

Amazing place! Great ambience and they have nice mezcales . Thai food just perfect! I love the building.

B W

Red pepper gin drink, great ambiance. Cozy inside but also has a nice outdoor area . Kind of expensive but the cocktails are unique.

Nate Slayton

Cool off under the essential oil infused water misters outside. Taste some mezcal with spicy oranges upstairs.

Troy Flint

The Thai-Kun food truck is a gem that compliments the well designed and well made cocktail list .

Roy Lenahan

Amazing cocktail menu and don't walk past the food truck out back, delicious South East Asian dishes , fantastic bar

Thrillist

The perfect outdoor drinking destination. Nothing beats watching the sunset with a frosty drink in hand.

Kim Pham

Dreamy cocktail bar . Go off menu and get a Sazerac !

Kenneth Sherrill

Such an incredible and unique place. The mezcal bar up top is a must see for sure.

Kyle Allen

Austin is amazing because of places like Whistler's! Get here for happy hour and be happy!

Kevin Skobac

A solid cocktail joint with a relaxing backyard , perfect for time away from the SXSW craziness

Alyssa W

Beautiful space with tasty cocktails . Order food at Thai kun and relax outside.

Aaron Jones

This place has some of the best cocktails in the city . Try the weedwacker !

Hillary Powers

Awesome drinks! Great atmosphere and friendly staff . Get the El Presidente if you are a rum drinker like me :)

Elia Albarran

Drinks are meh, but the patio is excellent. Go there for the Thai Kuhn trailer in the back.

Divya Mulanjur

Great cocktails and amazing food from east side king outside. But it gets very loud and crowded on a Friday night.

Ryan Joy

I love the little mezcal bar upstairs . Great selection and very knowledgeable staff .

Dustin Haley

Great place for creative cocktails and a chill night away from the crowds.

Martín

The Greenbelt is just the right amount of spiciness and cool refreshment for a summer evening.

Jennifer Ruiz

Head out back for a separate bar that is purely Mezcals !

Stone Slade

Gotta get the Cigar Box if it's still available! Mezcal old fashioned .

Ryan Joy

Great cocktails ! Especially the $5 old fashioneds on happy hour on Mondays.

Alex Lepoutre

The Weedwacker is fantastic. First time here and I really like what they've done with the place.

Roz Thomas

Tequila cocktails and gorgeous little dumplings from the food truck in the garden .

Julia Roberson

Awesome cocktails , mezcal bar , and food truck .

Ernesto Galicia

Amazing cocktails , friendly bartenders and the mezcal room is a must

Alex Schwarm

Pretty good cocktails . The mescal room above the bar opens at 9pm, but I have not tried it yet.

Tom Wolfstein

Weekly changing cocktail menu . Good atmosphere. Strict on checking ID for entry.

Amy ????

Great cocktails ???? Must visit for a different vibe and music ????

Rich Thorne

Sipping a Lions's Tail on their patio is the perfect way to cap off the night.

David Self

Awesome outdoor seating and craft cocktails . Mezcal bar is sweet.

Race Thomas

Best place for affordable cocktails in Austin . You will not be disappointed.

Josh Martin

Great vibe. Can be a bit of a wait to get in.

Rob Zaleski

These guys make a great Old Fashioned !

Corey Ward

One of the bartenders here makes the best Midnight Stinger I've ever had.

Monica Desai

La Lloronas are dangerously good, alongside a burger from the food truck

Kane Thompson

Great cocktails and great chilled vibe

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