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The Best Whiskey Bars in Austin

Austin whiskey bars champion Texas distilleries alongside Kentucky bourbons and Scottish malts. The Texas whiskey industry — Balcones, Garrison Brothers, Yellow Rose — is one of the most exciting in America.

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    Whisler s

    Downtown · $$$

    Cocktail bar with a serious whiskey program and a hidden mezcaleria upstairs. Open daily.

  2. 02

    Garage

    Downtown · $$$

    Cocktail bar in a converted parking garage with a serious whiskey list. Open daily.

  3. 03

    The Roosevelt Room

    6th Street · $$$

    Heritage cocktail bar with a deep whiskey list. Reserve.

  4. 04

    Midnight Cowboy

    Rainey Street · $$$$

    Reservation only speakeasy with a serious whiskey program. Reserve weeks ahead.

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    Half Step

    North Loop · $$$

    Cocktail bar with a serious whiskey program and live music. Open daily.

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Cocktail bar with a serious whiskey program and a hidden mezcaleria upstairs. Open daily.

Cocktail bar in a converted parking garage with a serious whiskey list. Open daily.

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