Speakeasy Austin, which is located on Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, is a great spot for cocktails + live music in ATX! Per their website, "Speakeasy, located in the historic Kreisle Building, which was built in the 1870’s, has been continuously serving up great live music and great cocktails since 1997. Speakeasy is composed of three levels; the Music Lounge, the Bowling Mezzanine (which overlooks the Music Lounge stage) and the Ballroom, the Kabaret Room and the rooftop lounge, Terrace59." I recently visited for the first time for their New Year's Eve festivities with my boyfriend + a group of our friends, and we had a wonderful experience! The Spazmatics were one of the featured bands on NYE, and Speakeasy's space was perfect for experiencing live music. :-) In terms of their drinks, they make a great margarita, and the bartenders were very efficient & kind during our visit. The space within Speakeasy is huge, so there is so much to explore when you visit! I'm looking forward to returning here in the future - this is a great spot, go check them out!

Walked in on a Saturday night as a stop and my wife's and my 1st anniversary tour. The lonestars? I think that was the name,were playing. A very talented 3 piece band. We danced to the cranberries song they played and felt very welcomed by the crowd. Only had 1 beer then left but need come back again!

Great service. everyone who works here is super friendly and kind. Cool vibe. Wooden floors, great bands. Little comedy club in the back that most people don’t know about also a second level. Free popcorn.

Laura Doll

GB is a special gem in downtown Austin. It’s a unique venue with both creative new and great classic cocktails. Our bartender Valerie made our evening truly memorable with her wise recommendations and personal attention. This is a place that deserves many return visits.

Dan Ring

The second time I have been and this time was even better!! Pizza and Caesar salad was great. We ate at the bar and Valarie did a tremendous job pairing the right cocktails for the food and the evening. The whole staff was friendly and the atmosphere is really great too! I suggest eating at the bar however there are cozy tables and lounges to relax and have a great time!

Cynthia Thomas

Pretty hard to find. Once you discover where it is located, it's a nice place to enjoy a drink ... The Mixologist does a great job with a drink.

Yesenia Ramirez

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Garage Speakeasy has always been one of my absolute favorites, and it somehow keeps getting better. Tucked away in the heart of downtown Austin, the atmosphere alone is a 10/10—intimate, moody, and effortlessly cool. This visit was all about trying the new food menu, and it did not disappoint. We ordered a personal gluten free pizza with perfectly crispy edges and flavorful, well-balanced toppings, along with a Caesar salad that was fresh, classic, and delicious. The presentation was just as impressive—another solid 10/10. And of course, the cocktails remain the best in town. Every drink is crafted to perfection, making this spot a must for cocktail lovers. What really elevated the experience was the hospitality. We had the pleasure of meeting the chef, and the GM, Jason, was incredibly welcoming and accommodating, making us feel genuinely appreciated as guests. If you’re looking for an unforgettable speakeasy experience with top-tier drinks, amazing food, and outstanding service, The Garage Speakeasy is a must-visit in downtown Austin. 🍸🍕

Kc Hensley

Love this spot! Delicious drinks, great atmosphere, get Indian Paintbrush and Michelada with or without alcohol.

Lindsey

Cool little place in a genuine location! Great cocktails, informed staff, cool vibe!!

Anastasia

Cool spot that is definitely worth a visit. They have converted an old parking garage into a speakeasy-style cocktail bar with a dark and moody atmosphere. Intimate seating arrangement, it’s perfect for hanging with friends or even a date night. Recommend getting a reservation. Loved the cocktail offerings, my favorite was the “Indian Paintbrush.”

S Knight

Our favorite bar in Austin. It's tiny, so get a reservation. They can make anything. Bartender helped me discover my favorite drink, a Penicillin.

janna k

Interesting location in a converted parking garage in a building owned by Comedor. Dimly lit with a speakeasy vibe. It's reminiscent of the Drunken Unicorn in Atlanta. The sound system playing jazz records could be louder. The drinks are strong and curated perfectly. A bit on a pricey side though. Reservations are highly recommended if not required.

Nyan Myint

Super chill spot. Went there on a weekday and reserved a spot, pretty packed for a small spot. Great service, decent price for a cocktail bar downtown area. The server was friendly and nice. Will definitely go back to chill and relax with a drink or 2.

Matthew Barnfield

Cool, intimate bar with creative cocktails. The bar itself is a cool tile and cement mid-century marvel. It’s creatively placed inside a parking garage. Drinks were good and came fast. Water was provided and refilled regularly. Very nice.

Sophia Price

One of my favorite speakeasy's in town. The atmosphere is perfect for a date. Every cocktail I've ever had is incredible. Highly recommend going. Best to do reservations but I've found if there are only two of you they can typically get you a seat at the bar which is also a fun experience.

Daniel

Very fun and cute little bar. The services was great and the bartenders were able to suggest the best cocktails based on our taste. It is a little bit pricey but the well thought out cocktails, atmosphere, and service make it worth the price

JiShun Zhou

Wow! The most amazing drinks I had! My favourite favourite was the best drink hands down I ever had. When you see the bartender prepares these cocktails, it’s truly a performance art in front of you. Simply incredible. Try all the custom drinks, they have such a complexity in flavours that will blow your mind. The atmosphere is amazing! Super recommend this speakeasy!

Sven Tietz

Dude this is the coolest underground bar ever. Literally! Not as hard to find as I thought, yes it’s in a parking garage but no you don’t have to hike up various levels - it’s just off the street. Look out for the ‘COCKTAILS’ sign in big black letters on the outside of the parking garage - its right inside. The bar itself is funky, the vibe is great, the drinks are original and good, all in all a fantastic experience. Definite yes!

+6

Parul Priya

A true speakeasy. So aptly named. We discovered it roaming around in the downtown area when we saw 'cocktails' written on the garage walls. Very nice and cozy ambience. And even better drinks! They have a pretty good menu for drinks and a very fancy bar. The lighting is on the dim side and is very appealing. Honestly there's nothing that's not to like.

+2

Konstantin Grigoriou

This may very well be the best lounge that I’ve been to in Austin. I’m not sure that I’ve ever seen a bar that runs so smoothly and pays as much attention to detail, and that’s not only with their cocktails. All of the bartenders are dressed up, wearing gloves, super clean & very kind. The place smells wonderful because of the incense that is always burning, maintained and changed immediately after it goes out. Their record player is top notch and every vinyl is changed immediately when it’s done playing. Most importantly the drinks are some of the best that I’ve had. If that’s not enough, Matt, Helen & Sam made my sister and my time here extremely pleasant and memorable. They recommended and educated me about the cocktails, the origins, etc. and they made sure my sister’s b-day was a wonderful one. On top of everything these three were fun, welcoming, pleasant and provided top notch service. Not only do I recommend this place but you can be sure that I’ll be bringing all my out of town guests, business colleagues, clients, etc. to this place on a regular basis.

Mike Trombley

Great cocktails, don't expect go to get dinner here. Go someplace else for that. The small plates they do offer are great but they won't fill you up. The bar tender was excellent he made two excellent drinks for me both unique, one on menu and one off. I highly recommend you ask for a bar tenders choice. It's a fun way to experience a new drink. The one in the coupe glass was mine

+9

Not what I thought of when I saw speakeasy. I was expecting a trapdoor or something of the sort but it was just old school decorations. And lots of stairs. There's one side that goes all the way up to the third floor but then you have to go all the way down to switch more stairs to go up to the second floor so lots of stairs. And it's the smaller ones so if you're not paying attention you can slide down them or if you're drunk.

Great place for live music. The upstairs roof top patio is off the hook. There's usually a Dj and full bar. Smoking area. The dance floor is awesome for live music. Two bars on the second floor. There is not much seating area unless you pay for it, but you get full service from a full bar and food service. It's worth it. My drink never went dry.

A good venue to watch live music. The night we went there was very good 1990s cover band performing. The bartenders definitely have to hustle...very loud place with tons of people. Worth stopping by.

Anton S.

Definitely unique location and concept - located inside a parking garage. However, the interior design has not much relevance to cars or parking, which was a bit disappointing. Also the cocktails here are very basic (presentation and taste) But friendly team and good for a quick drink

Taeksu Kim

Good food. Make sure you ask for all you need in one go. Your server most likely won’t come check in for good half an hour once your orders are out. Got our bills wrong. Maybe a busy night but had a subpar experience

Terrible service. At one point a couple walked out because the bartender didn't even acknowledge then and it was not crowded. We walked in and were the only customers and the bartender had her nose burried in her phone. Took her 5 minutes to acknowledge us. Then would disappear minutes at a time.

Went in on Wednesday night 4 bartenders and all ignore me ….. sad but true….. bad part is I’m one of four in whole bar from 6:45 to 8:00 o’clock

Experienced the most racist band on 2/28/26. The lead singer wished a white man a, “Happy Birthday, Nick-err.” While my black best friends were in the crowd. And who did they kick out, my black friends. End of story.

I have hosted 3 events at speakeasy. The first one was amazing, the staff was so helpful and everything went great. Our second event was absolutely horrible. Management was completely unresponsive, we had multiple A/V issues and could not get in contact with anyone. We sent an email detailing our complaints and received no response. After this, we were under the impression that speakeasy was under new management so we decided to book again (only because the rooftop venue is very nice and we alll loved it). Once again we had the worst experience. I’ve been an event planner for 5 years and speakeasy is by far the worst venue i’ve ever worked with. The staff is beyond rude and the management has no respect for customers who have spent multiple thousands of dollars on their event. We are so upset that we decided to take a second chance on them considering they are by far the worst venue in Austin to book with. We also had multiple complaints of the bouncer assaulting attendees when they were entering. He patted me down and said “best day of my life” after feeling my crotch. Would never recommend anyone to book an event at this absolutely awful