Downtown Austin Bar Debuts Storybook Cocktail Menu Tied to SXSW Horror Film

Field Guide to Evil inspired drinks with collectible Mondo cover

"...October is in full swing, and Austin is alive with the theatrical joys of grownup Halloween..."

Oct. 15, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

10 of Austin's Best Bars

Looking for a new place to drink, dance, or eat? We got you.

"...of an outdoor patio, here are some Best of Austin award-winning bars for whatever vibe you’re looking for...."

June 25, 2022 Food Post

25 Bars That Define Austin

Dives, lounges, and saloons that are raising the bar

"...to think of a city more defined by its bars than Austin, but choosing just which bars define the..."

July 21, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Late Night Bar Meals at 15 Local Spots

These local midnight snacks are the real deal

"...shift, you need something to soak up that booze mid-bar crawl, or you’re just generally a nocturnal creature, dining..."

Aug. 15, 2018 Food Post by R.T. Frank

Bar Crawl Conversations

Crawl (or should that be pedal?) around the East Austin bar scene with the 'Chronicle'

"...to share beer and music, each subsequent generation of Austinites has found their own special venues for the enjoyment..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Playback – Austin’s Darlin’: Toni Price

Quintessential Austin song stylist takes up residency at Little Darlin’

"...22 years, stands as the most successful residency in Austin music history...."

May 18, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Industry Awards Honor Old & New

Recapping the ceremony, plus local trio Nevil pack shout-along garage rock, and concert site ShowList Austin relaunches

"...Camaraderie permeated all levels of the Austin Music Industry Awards on Monday night. In its second..."

March 6, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Bullet Hole in the Butterfly Bar

This East Austin joint's a good story you could be part of

"...There's a bullet hole in the gorgeous wooden bar between the stools and the mirror-backed, bottle-stocked shelves...."

Jan. 11, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...Austin’s thriving restaurant community is being forced to switch gears...."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Crow Bar Reopens on the Eastside With a New Focus on Live Music

Aryn Jonathan Black and Steve Gee rebuild after 2022 arson

"...of a grayish-purple warehouse on the outskirts of East Austin. Though unassuming, these scorched artifacts carry 13 years of..."

March 27, 2025 Music Post by Angelina Liu

Austin Industry Veteran Helms New W. Sixth Bar

Jeff Boley makes the Tapasitas bar an attraction

"...The revamping of Parind Vora’s Bar Mirabeau into Tapasitas at the end of 2013 was..."

Jan. 2, 2014 Food Post by Gracie Salem

Tiny Dive Bar Indian Roller to Close

Far South Austin’s boutique roadhouse calls it quits

"...On Oct. 6, Indian Roller, the teeny bar just south of Slaughter Lane on Menchaca Road, announced..."

Oct. 13, 2022 Food Post by A. Richmond

First Look: Seven Grand Whiskey Bar

The team behind Half Step brings whiskey to East Seventh

"...One of Los Angeles’ favorite whiskey bars came to Austin Monday with the opening of Seven..."

June 16, 2017 Food Post by Thea Newell

No Smoking, Austin: 10 Years Later

Chronicle revisits smoking ban at bars, music venues

"...On May 7, 2005, Austin citizens cast their ballots regarding an ordinance to ban..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Post by R.U. Steinberg

Crow Bar Burns; Arson Investigation Continues

Some terrible fires are less accidental than others

"...Ah, hell. Crow Bar, the much-loved neighborhood pub at 3116 S. Congress, has..."

Sept. 19, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Restaurateurs Stake Their Claim in Lockhart

Deep in the heart of barbecue city

"...but it must be told, the capital of Texas barbecue has the makings of a diner's paradise, separate from..."

June 24, 2022 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Former Snack Bar Owners Launch GoFundMe for New Bar

Funds raised will help open Bobo's Snack Bar in Cherrywood

"...The owners of the erstwhile Snack Bar, which enjoyed a seven-year tenure as the Austin Motel..."

June 19, 2019 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

The Cupcake Bar to Help Bring Feminine Hygiene Products to Those in Need

Period Austin teams up for custom desserts

"...something inherently joyful about the concept of a cupcake bar...."

May 3, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

The 12 People You Meet at Sam’s Town Point, Austin’s Real-Life Roadhouse

You’d never know the South Austin honky-tonk is there, but wait 'til you meet its cast of characters

"...out, the venue exists as the South Pole of Austin's musical axis. Lately, the city's least visible venue –..."

April 26, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Drink.Well Bar Owner Accused of Sexual Harassment: Updated

Bar manager claims she was "forcibly kissed" on the mouth

"...Drink.Well bar manager Becca Yannone alleges bar owner Michael Sanders sexually..."

Aug. 18, 2017 Food Post by Mary Tuma

Review: Yard Bar

Every dog has its day at North Austin hot spot

"...a dog. The 40-some-odd pooches happily bounding about Yard Bar seemed to instinctively know the drill, but my boyfriend..."

July 15, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Lala's Christmas Bar

Cozy, smoky, quaint, and a magnet for fines

"...Bloody Mary's a cocktail legend. Elves strung above the bar dance any time the bathroom door they're attached to..."

Dec. 19, 2012 Food Post by Carly Yansak

Queer-Owned Bar Austin Eagle Temporarily Closes After Construction Accident

Owner says moving out might be required after wall knocked in

"...The Austin Eagle, a queer-owned bar known for its inclusive atmosphere..."

April 10, 2025 News Post by Lucciana Choueiry

The Loren Hosts the Milk Bar, Bar Peached Brings the Fall Harvest, Perry’s Goes Mexican with Verdad, 12 Days of Free Lunch Is on Its Way, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here’s some of what’s happening in Austin’s culinary scene – as wrangled from numerous PR releases,..."

Nov. 21, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin’s Bar Scene Evolves as #sobercurious Becomes More Socially Acceptable

Enjoy the zero-proof experience of Sans Bar

"...Any night of the week in Austin offers a happy hour with a new signature cocktail..."

March 6, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Devenyns

Some of the Best Austin Bars to Watch NFL & College Football Games

Local spots offer specials for fans and fair-weathers alike

"...I was raised Red Raider, but I’ve been in Austin long enough to become completely comfortable rooting for the..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Your Queer Guide to Austin

A crash course on the city's LGBTQ parties, prides, and resources

"...Austin is a city known for many things: bats, music,..."

Sept. 5, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Where to Watch the World Cup in Austin

So many venues! So many screens! So early in the morning!

"...excuse to start drinking at 7am. Find out which Austin bars and restaurants will be televising all the fútbol..."

June 7, 2018 Sports Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

First Look: Stonehouse Coffee + Bar

New hangout revives historic Dawson Stone House

"...in the historical Dawson Stone House, Stonehouse Coffee + Bar is S. Lamar's newest place to work and play...."

March 28, 2017 Food Post by Sierra Diaz

Throwing Darts at the Cameo: Why the Beauty Bar Needs a Makeover

The Beauty Bar needs a makeover

"...New York that became one of the first theme bars, the original Beauty Bar. Taking over the Thomas Beauty..."

June 16, 2009 Design Post by Anne Harris

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