If you are feeling a little more nostalgic and are with a larger group, don’t pass on ordering the Philadelphia Fish House Punch: a magical mix of brandys, rum, liquor, juice, and sugar served in an elegant bowl and glassware is sure to put a smile on your face. makes for a very fascinating, mad scientist-esque procedure resulting in a delightfully concocted drink with the greatest finesse. Watching them create each masterpiece is worth the trip alone: all of the little bottles of bitters, oils, house-made syrups, etc. Order directly from their menu or chat with the barkeep and accept recommendations on your preference for libations and you will not be disappointed. Long bar.īlue velvet! The emphasis at SV is on creating traditional, signature, and creative cocktails. ![]() Having been open since January 4th 2016, I’m often a bit surprised at how many Austinites aren’t familiar with SV…so I somewhat wickedly wanted to keep it all to myself however, I also want them to have the best success (not that their struggling) and also make it a destination for visitors. This once daytime greasy burger joint (for those in the know, this used to be Mike’s) was transformed into a casual meets swanky cocktail bar with blue velvet seating, exposed concrete columns that stand after several decades, and they just happen to have some of the best mixologists in all of Austin. They have masterfully utilized every inch of the 800 sq ft space. Open, climb the short stairs, and enter through the wooden door to a dimly lit “speakeasy.” Very intimate, skinny, long bar with bench seating on the opposite side. ![]() If you can find the glass door with the little signage on it your half way there. Small Victory indeed! Located on the second floor of an East 7th Street multi-level downtown Austin parking garage directly across the street from the historic Driskill Bar entrance, SV is a cool find.
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