Whether you’re looking for a giant mimosa or a stacked bloody mary, some of our favorite Austin bars have drinks that are larger than life. Check out punch bowl drinks, tiki drinks, boozy milkshakes, and so much more with our guide to the craziest drinks in Austin.
Tiki Tatsuya
Be transported to the tropical islands in the South Pacific when you walk into Tiki Tatsuya’s island paradise. Their drinks are boozy adventures from the ingredients to the decorative cups. A traditional painkiller offers three rums and a fruity medley of coconut cream, pineapple, tangerine, and miso. Or try a classic from the OG tiki master Donn Beach, the zombie, which boasts four rums, citrus, and spices that will bring you to life!
MON-WED | 4PM-12AM
THURS-SAT | 4PM-2AM
SUN | 2PM-10PM
Buzz Mill
Check out one of our favorite spots for the craziest drinks in Austin when you visit the newest Buzz Mill addition on East 7th. Their chill, rustic atmosphere draws in many Austinites and visitors for coffee, booze, and food. Check out their newest drink special: the Beemosa! It includes DrinkBev sparkling wine canes in a bucket of ice, served with fresh berries, orange juice from Juiceland, and they’re served in cute honey bear glassware!
MON-SUN | 8AM-12AM
Banger’s
If you visit Rainey Street for a day out bar hopping, you have to start at Banger’s for brunch and drinks! Home to the best jalapeño mac ‘n cheese, German pretzels, and a range of house-made sausages, Banger’s is the perfect base to start your day. Check out their Manmosa package, which includes a Banger’s Liter Mug (10 oz. glass) and logo shop rag. You bring your own choice of bubble and juice!
MON-WED | 12PM-9PM
SAT | 12PM-11PM
SUN | 10AM-5PM
Roosevelt Room
For a top-tier cocktail experience, Roosevelt Room is home to innovative flavors with an intimate atmosphere. Home to some of the craziest drinks in Austin, Roosevelt Room is known for its imaginative bartenders that are professional creators in the mixology world. Try their butterbean cocktail for a tropical twist on an espresso martini featuring dark and light rums, pineapple rum, Borghetti espresso liqueur, and various spices!
MON-WED | 4PM-12AM
THURS-FRI | 4PM-2AM
SAT | 10:30PM-2AM
SUN | 3PM-2AM
Unbarlievable
Be transported to an epic carnival within the confines of an adorable house. Unbarlievable is Rainey Street’s little circus-themed bar. Serving up classic fair food like curly fries, corndogs, and funnel cake you can unleash and let this whimsical bar take you on an adventure. Grab their giant Moscow Mule punch bowl that you can share with all your friends!
MON-TUES | 4PM-2AM
WED | 2PM-2AM
THURS-SUN | 11AM-2AM
Bull & Bow
Check out an Austin classic when you visit Bull & Bow. As the first duckpin bowling alley, bar, and mechanical bull venue, Bull & Bow is a great spot to try your skills at mechanical bull riding! This billiard parlor also features plenty of seating, pool tables, and 10 pin bowling lanes. Try one of the craziest drinks in Austin when you order the 100 oz Cowboy Hat cocktails in the following flavors: Trusty Steed, Watermelon Sugar, Tejano Lime, or Side Saddle.
TUES-WED | 5PM-11PM
THURS | 5PM-12AM
FRI | 4PM-1AM
SAT | 11AM-1AM
SUN | 11AM-11PM
Baby A’s Purple Rita
A Tex-Mex staple here in Austin, Baby A’s is always popping with visitors and locals alike. You can fantastic Mexican cuisine staples like fajitas, enchiladas, and taco varieties. To match all those flavors, take a tasting tour of their margaritas by ordering a flight or their famous Purple ‘Rita which, spoiler alert, contains Everclear! And is a two-drink maximum.
MON-THURS | 11AM-9PM
FRI-SAT | 11AM-11PM
Chupacabra Cantina
For a good time out on West 6th street head to Chupacabra Cantina to start your night off right! Get classic Mexican food favorites to satiate your hunger and get a good base for your night out. Come thirsty and grab Chupacabra’s giant margarita to share among your friends!
MON-WED | 4PM-2AM
THURS-SUN | 12PM-2AM
Austin Daiquiri Factory
In the heat of the Texas summer, all we crave is a refreshing frozen cocktail. The Austin Daiquiri Factory is your mecca for all the tropical drinks! Choose your base flavor from margarita, strawberry, hypnotical tart punch, tropical hurricane, piña colada, or Long Island. Then customize the base with their menu offerings. You can get a small, medium, large, half-gallon, or a gallon to take home!
MON-THURS | 2PM-10PM
FRI-SAT | 12PM-12AM
SUN | 12PM-8PM
Taquero Mucho
For an all-pink atmosphere, Taquero Mucho is the place to be. This local Tex-Mex spot is woman-owned and offers classic appetizers like queso, salsa samplers, and other hearty dishes. Taquero Mucho is the perfect spot to celebrate with friends or to grab brunch! Try some of the craziest drinks in Austin like their juice pouches the high maintenance watermelon CBD margarita or the anti-bi*ch juice, which is strawberry frosé! Lastly, order the actin’ kinda shady drink, which is strawberries, lime, vodka, bubbles, and includes heart-shaped sunnies!
MON-WED | 11AM-10PM
THURS | 11AM-11PM
FRI | 11AM-12AM
SAT | 10AM-12AM
SUN | 10AM-11PM
📍11101 Burnet Rd Suite #A-170
Austin, TX 78758
Koko’s Bavarian
For hearty German eats, stop by Koko’s Bavarian with a hungry belly! Easily accessible in Austin’s eastside, Koko’s Bavarian offers traditional German and European eats. Check out various sausages from venison, bratwurst, currywurst, antelope brats, duck brats, rabbit-rattlesnake brats, and there’s a vegan option! Get a giant stein of your favorite beer too to wash it down!
WED-THURS | 4PM-12AM
FRI-SAT | 11AM-12AM
SUN | 11AM-10PM
The Hen House Basement
This creative tiki cocktail bar offers tasty classics with unique flavor profiles. The Hen House Basement is a great space to host your next gathering or celebration. All of their cocktails are cutely labeled in female names. Try the Sonia, which contains vodka, elderflower liquor, grapefruit, and champagne.
MON-SUN | 2PM-2AM
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