The Driskill Bar

Absolute class of Austin upstairs in the back at The Driskill. A super Texas-themed decor with cow fur tables and chairs. Real upscale big city vibe, just far enough away from the dirty 6th chaos

Try one of their three cocktails with St. Germaine's. It's an amazing elderflower liqueur whose taste will haunt you (in a good way!) forever!

I was largely a vegetarian until, in a happy buzz from the blackberry smash cocktails , I sampled the bacon-wrapped dates. There's no way to ever to back after having tried them. #love

One of the most historic places in Austin it's so surprise their menu is one of a kind, keeping things original! Being right of 6th Street The Bar in The Driskill is a great place for live music !

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Oldest hotel in town (Built in 1886) Elegant & classy , but fun! The Bar is worth a trip. Bartenders are lifers and have all been there 10+ years

If you spend enough evenings here, you're guaranteed to have a celebrity sighting. On crowded nights it's approximately 30 degrees warmer near the bar and you will sweat profusely. 

wanna come back and visit this great spot on a non-SXSW day, bet its a great place to catch up over a cocktail or 5.

Great cocktails and even better live music !!!!

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Nice elegant atmosphere with great drinks. Little pricey but worth it.

the history of this place is quite interesting. check it out. feels like you are transported back in time.

You're joining a long list of celebrities and politicians when you belly up for a beverage here. And rumor has it LBJ's ghost is still wandering the hotel , so you've got that going for you.

The Driskill bar serves up the Batini ! Roll like a cattle barron at this landmark of Texas hospitality . Since 1886 the Driskill has offered luxury and great service. Just don’t longboard in the lobby.

This is one of the classiest bars in Austin. Go during happy hour for cheap appetizers and drinks, otherwise expect to pay a little extra for the nice atmosphere!

Surprisingly, the hotel bar at the Driskill is legitimately great. The bar staff is knowledgeable and courteous, and you can get a delicious cocktail for a reasonable price.

The Moscow Mule is the drink of choice I hear, and the bar itself is pleasant and has plenty of seats. Wonderful bathrooms too!

Very cool old hotel . The perfect place to throw back an adult beverage and be thought if as the coolest person in town .

Grab a burger at the bar , enjoy a classic rita, and people watch for days.

Celebrating an important occasion and need a cake ? Buy from the Driskill Bakery downstairs and avoid the $15 cake-cutting fee. Sweets & cocktails - a match made in heaven.

So much to love at Austin's oldest hotel including happy hour specials in the bar with live music daily!

I'm told ordering the chips & queso is a touristy thing, but so is hanging out at the Driskell hotel bar , and it's still awesome

You can also order cocktails which are not on the drink menu. The Bloody Mary tasts extremly good.

Great bar with fantastic atmosphere and I've always meet interesting people here during SXSW

The best breakfast , the waffle was dreamy.

Everything!

Surprising good happy hour specials . Bartenders made my drinks strong too, which is a plus.

Must-visit. Bartenders do the classics justice, the decor is stately , and at night there's live piano .

Classy Cowboy decor! Great place to grab a drink and plan the rest of your night.

The hand-cut fries are tasty — and the garlic aioli is strong!

Old school bar , great hotel bar for people watching . Solid happy hour !

Laid-back, lounge . Feels like a classy Texan blast to the past.

Need a strong drink after a long day? Order the LDM, vodka martini . Mmm.

Um, that really attractive girl shamelessly hitting on you? Might be a hooker. I've seen them on the prowl here more than a few times and heard some interesting stories.

Great spot and the cocktails are very reasonable for a hotel bar .

The baked brie and Batini are a must:-). Wrapped dates and lobster tacos will make that hottie ask for ur room key

Mmm very good Brussels sprouts As appetizer and Chimay on tap !

The best combination: Chimay, Baked Brie and the 1886 Beignets !

Great for a quiet drink off of the madness on the street.

You have to get the Sage Advice drink its amazing.

The driskell sxsw hack: Avoid the line . Take elevator near front desk to mezzanine. Walk straight. Walk down stairs to bar .

Don't pass-up the House Made Beef Jerky at the bar , it's awesome!

oldest hotel in Texas and supposedly haunted, its really pretty and quintessential Texas

Charming, classy hotel bar .

Into tech celebrity spotting? You'll be sure to "run into" a few web celebrities here. Just don't make it look like you're stalking them, which you are. - Royal Frasier

Ask for ProdPad beer , helps build better products.

Study the "Widow Maker " statue . You'll be surprised and enlightened…

Tommy the bartender makes a mean sidecar!

The Brazos Brasiliensis Batini is excellent — drink up!

Service is like that of a dive bar . The waitresses don't clear tables after people leave and you have to walk to the bar to order a drink coz nobody will come to you or bring you the drink.