Make a Reservation

Spend the night at one of the coolest speakeasies in East Austin, Trona.

Here's your plan for a night at Trona, enjoying unique cocktails in a stylish speakeasy

Coolest Speakeasy in East Austin

At Trona in Central East Austin, sip on unique cocktails like the Uruapan Expreso in a speakeasy ambiance resembling a Japanese garden. Must reserve.

Speakeasy Cocktails

✅ Before you go 
• Make a reservation: https://resy.com/cities/atx/TRONA?date=2023-12-08&seats=2

💪 Pro tip
• Try their Uruapan Expreso cocktail - so good

Have drinks at Trona

This is the coolest cocktail bar I've been to in a while. This is Trona in East Austin.

give them a secret password and then step inside to what

feels like a Japanese garden mixed with a swanky cocktail bar.

The owner literally sanded over 700 planks

for the walls and built each bench himself.

It's such a good spot for a date or catch up with a friend.

I got the Don't Judd me mocktail which I literally chugged and my friend got the

Uraupan Expreso, which was so flavorful. This place really is a gem,

Here's your plan for enjoying drinks and stunning sunset views at Oasis Texas Brewing Company. Watch the video 👇

Enjoy a beautiful Texas sunset in one of the best spots at Oasis Texas Brewing Company about 30 minutes outside of Austin. 

Ultimate Sunset Views 🌅 

Watch breathtaking Texas sunsets with panoramic lake views, craft beers, and tasty bites at Oasis Texas Brewing Company. Arrive early for prime spots and cooler vibes.

Brewery sunset view

✅ Before you go
• No reservations 
• Take a right at The Oasis on the first floor and climb both staircases  

💪 Pro tips
• It gets SUPER busy during weekends so try to go during the week 
• Try to get there an hour before sunset to get ahead of the crowd 

Catch the sunset at Oasis Texas Brewing Company 

There's just something about a Texas sunset that hits different

You gotta work a little for it by walking up a few flights of stairs to the top floor

but then you've made it to the Oasis Brewing Company.

You can't really go wrong with anywhere that you sit because there's great views

I prefer this spot to the Oasis because lines are smaller,

I didn't stay for the sunset this go round

but that's a sweet little surprise I'm saving just for you

summer adventure buddy and go see it for yourself!

Here's your plan for happy hour dinner at Salty Sow, followed by storytelling at Batch Kolaches. Watch the video 👇

Head to Salty Sow for happy hour dinner and drinks, then make your way to Batch Kolaches for Hyde Park Storytelling! (Takes place every ~4 months)

Backyard Storytelling + Happy Hour 

Enjoy Salty Sow's daily happy hour with discounted appetizers, draft beer, craft cocktails, and standout dishes like chicken liver mousse in Blackland, Austin.

Happy Hour Dining

✅ Before you go
• Check out the happy hour menu! Includes $$ off appetizers and plates, $2 off wines by the glass, $1 off draft beer, and $2 off craft cocktails. 

💪 Pro tips
• The chicken liver mousse is so good! Also recommend the duck fat fries. 

Head to Salty Sow

Catch Hyde Park Storytelling at Batch Kolaches, where you can enjoy true stories from locals. Bring a chair or blanket and arrive early for the best seats.

Live Storytelling Event

💪 Pro tips
• Bring a chair or blanket to sit on, and get there early! We were lucky enough to get a table, but it filled up fast. Chairs will have to sit near the back of the backyard. 
• Check out Hyde Park Storytelling to see when their next events are! They are usually every 4 months - the next one is in November, and will feature a live orchestra. 

Head down the street to Batch Kolaches 

If you're looking to check out something different on a Saturday night,

We started off the night by going to Salty South.

They have an awesome happy hour every day from 4:30 to 6:30.

I personally love their chicken liver mousse.

This event originally took place in someone's backyard in Hyde Park,

but has since grown in popularity and moved to Batch.

A group of people shared true stories ranging in topics and duration.

They usually have these events every 4 months,

Here's your plan for enjoying cocktails, appetizers, dry-aged steaks, and creme brûlée dessert downtown. Watch the video 👇

Check out the Kimberly in downtown Austin for some great cocktails, appetizers, and steaks!

New Upscale Dinner Date Spot 

Head to The Kimberly in downtown Austin for craft cocktails, appetizers, and wood-fired steaks—perfect for an upscale dinner date or special night out.

Steakhouse dining

✅ Before you go
• Make a reservation online - they just opened in July, and spots are filling up!
• Check the dress code online - they do have a dress code, but it’s pretty lax.

💪 Pro tips
• The entree portions are pretty large, you may want to split them and get a side!
• We found street parking pretty easily around the corner 

Head to the Kimberly 

This brand new restaurant just opened in downtown Austin and is a must go if you are looking for an upscale dining experience.

The Kimberly is owned by the same owner of Red Ash and J Carvers steakhouse - I personally love both restaurants so I was so excited to check this one out. We started with some STRONG cocktails - I got the dangerous woman which had a salt air foam on top and my partner got the lawyers, guns and money.
If you get one thing from this menu I would highly recommend the cheddar Parker house rolls… I would literally come back here just to eat those any day of the week
We started with a couple of appetizers, but the real highlight here is the steak - this place is known for it, so we couldn't pass it up. Their steaks are dry aged for 30 days and cooked over a wood fired girl, which adds an incredible flavor.
Lastly we had to check out the dessert -we got the  creme brûlée tasting which included 3 types of creme brûlée, each with their own flavor.
If you are wanting to add a new date night spot into your rotation, I highly recommend checking out the Kimberly

Here's your plan for enjoying drinks, wings, then an immersive concert with stunning visuals. Watch the video 👇

Enjoy a breathtaking concert dome experience with state of the art visuals with a nice meal and drinks.

Captivating Concert Dome, Food and Drinks

Enjoy drinks and relax on the patio at Barton Springs Saloon, then grab delicious wings from the Tommy Want Wingy food truck right outside.

Bar Food & Wings

✅ Before you go
• Barton Springs Saloon has Happy Hour Monday through Thursday from 12 pm - 6 pm.  Check out the Happy Hour specials here: https://www.bartonspringssaloonatx.com

💪 Pro tips
• Barton Springs Saloon has a pool table, a jukebox and seating indoors as well as outdoors.
• My favorite wing flavors are the OG and the Spicy Pineapple. The full list of flavors and sauces can be found here: https://www.tommywantwingyatx.com

Get Food and Drinks from Barton Springs Saloon and Tommy Want Wingy

Experience a mesmerizing 360-degree concert with stunning visuals at Concert Dome in Del Valle. Enjoy themed drinks and immersive live music in a unique, recliner-seated venue.

Live Music Concert

✅ Before you go
• Get tickets for a show here: https://www.concertdome.co/

💪 Pro tips
• Make sure to use the bathroom and order drinks before the concert begins.  There will not be a good break for you to leave during the performance.
• Outside food and beverages are not allowed at the Concert Dome.
• The Dome-ain is the on-site bar and lounge at the Concert Dome, offering a relaxed and scenic atmosphere before and after each performance. They serve a rotating menu of themed cocktails and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) inspired by each performance, offering a unique drink experience for each show. Light snacks are also available.

Get Tickets for the Concert Dome

If you want to enjoy a breathtaking concert dome with state of the art visuals and enjoy a nice meal with drinks, then this plan is perfect for you.

First, head over to Barton Springs Saloon for food and drinks.

It's a bar on South Lamar with great happy hour deals and an outdoor patio.

First, I suggest starting off with some well drinks or specialty cocktails.

Outside of the bar, you’ll fine the Tommy Want Wingy food truck.

I recommend trying a combination of the wings.

My favorites are the OG and the Spicy Pineapple.

Once you finish your food and drinks, head over to the Concert Dome.

It's a 360 degree immersive venue with live music.

Before you enter the venue, they have a bar and lounge that offers drinks and snacks.

You definitely want to grab some drinks to enjoy during the show.

And then once you have your drinks in hand, grab your seats and enjoy an unforgettable and unbelievable experience.

Everyone has recliner seats for you to relax and feel every note and emotion.

It's a fantastic experience where the musicians bring your favorite songs to life.

The visuals change throughout the performance and you’ll find yourself in awe gazing into them as you enjoy the concert.

So see the notes for more details and make it happen soon.