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(512) 480-8330
201 W Eighth St
(Colorado Street)
Austin,
TX
78701
30.2702
-97.7436
Neighborhood: Downtown
Hours:
Mon-Tue 4pm-12am
Wed-Fri 4pm-2am
Sat 5:30pm-2am
The Brown Bar
Last updated 8.24.09
What People Are Saying About The Brown Bar
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – This street-level lounge in the refurbished downtown Brown Building condo complex draws politicos, lobbyists and successful, single, 30-something professionals. The Turkish marble bar top, lit from underneath, is the fixture of the darkly lit room. The bar also serves as a waiting room adjunct for the adjoining Gumbo's restaurant. The creative, yet pricey, full bar offers everything from single malt scotch to specialty martinis like a Key Lime Pie with Absolut Vanilia, lime and pineapple juice.
02/01/09
Nice Martini Spot! A 'Secret Spot' Downtown!!
by duchessuga at Citysearch
Took a friend there Saturday night, half expecting the place to be awesome and disappointing at the same time. Perfectly tucked away on 8th street, you could pass by it without even noticing if you're not looking closely. Once inside though, we were thoroughly satisfied!! The atmosphere was inviting, the crowd MATURE and well-dressed, the music loud enough to hear, but not deafening. Our bartender, John, was perfect from the greeting upon reaching the bar til we closed out our tab. We tried the Manhattan, the Pomengrate Martini (perfectly yummy with a sugar-rimmed glass), and the Mango Martini. All of them were delicious!! I noticed some reviews complaining about high prices, but I have no complaints. I've lived in way bigger cities than Austin and have become accustomed to spending upwards of 10 or 12 bucks a drink and the Brown Bar prices are lower than that, so I don't know, maybe it's just me....I will definitely return!!
- Pros: Awesome martinis, great bartenders, mature crowd
- Cons: location is a little hidden
01/01/09
Yummy Mojito's
by Austinivy at Citysearch
Only went there to have a place to wait while waiting for a table at Gumbo's... But it was a pleasent surprise, Friendly staff, Strong yet tasty drinks... & a fun crowd... Will go again very soon!
- Pros: Drink, Staff, & Crowd
- Cons: Don't think I have any...
01/03/08
Nice atmosphere, delicious drinks
by txredheart at Citysearch
I like The Brown Bar. I like the laid-back lounge feel. Some of my girlfriends and I went there for Happy Hour after work just before the holidays and it was great. Cool low key vibe, good music but we could still hear each other. The "bar" food was fabulous--best bar food I've had in a long time. The place is very upscale but not snooty. The martini's are YUM! worth every penny. The staff is attentive and professional. Great place, cool vibe!
- Pros: Great vibe, good service, great food & Drinks
- Cons: I wanted to plan a Happy Hour on Monday but they are closed on Mondays.
The Details on The Brown Bar
Parking:
Since you're already splurging on expensive drinks, you might as well cough up more dough for the valet--parking is a total headache.
What to Drink:
The sumptuous Brown Bar martini is made with Godiva chocolate and the Wedding Cake martini, with Stoli Vanil and grenadine, tastes just like cake.
Look Good:
This is not a shorts and T-shirt kind of place. If a high suit-quotient happy hour isn't your thing, avoid this bar.
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Taverns
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
