1. Clark's Oyster Bar
9.3
1200 W 6th St (Blanco), Austin, TX
Seafood Restaurant · Old West Austin · 71 tips and reviews
Chris Pellegrino: Try Bond's Vesper Martini with house vodka, citadelle gin, quina, twist
Austin Fine Properties: Try Bond's Vesper Martini with house vodka, citadelle gin, quina, twist
Les Simpson: A Vesper martini with ceviche and gazpacho on a hot summer day can set the world back on the right track.
2. Dogwood Austin
7.1
715 W 6th St (West Ave.), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 65 tips and reviews
Tim Hayden: Ask for a Deep Dillo - and get ready to live! Deep Eddy Vodka + Armadillo Yellow brew!! <-- you MUST try it.
restlessnapkin.com: Deep Eddy Sweet Leaf Tea Vodka on tap. Get it on the rocks with a splash of water and a lemon. Or, mix with lemonade for the best John Daly of your life.
Do512: Only place we know of that has Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka on tap! Great showcases scheduled for SXSW 2012 - visit do512.com for info!
8. drink.well.
8.6
207 E 53rd St (at Avenue G), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · North Loop · 56 tips and reviews
Matthew M.: Fantastic Vodka Gimlet! Grab a seat at the bar and enjoy a drink, some food, and all the action! Great space in a wonderful neighborhood!
Anna M (Unuhinuii): They have Averna! A Sicilian amaro/aperitif/digestive that's hard to find in Texas. A comfort drink for me :) (best enjoyed straight, no ice or mixers)
Thrillist: If everyone is ordering "The Communist," this place may be responsible for the next Red Scare. It's a tasty mix of gin, orange, lemon and cherry brandy. Read more.
9. Péché
8.7
208 W 4th St (Colorado St.), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 191 tips and reviews
Kathryn Yu: Excellent moules in lemon broth with Tito's Vodka. Try also the charcuterie board. They also do a good riff on the Last Word using rye, called the Final Say.
Steve Basile: A cocktail bar for people who don't think they like cocktails. Don't bother asking for anything with Vodka. Branch out, let an expert mixologist make you a COCKTAIL & snack on some tasty small plates.
Amy Cao: Try the Texas Mule - Tequila shots: bad idea. Vodka, jalapeño and housemade ginger beer: good idea.
10. Barton Springs Saloon
8.1
1300 Barton Springs Road (at South Lamar Blvd), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Zilker · 44 tips and reviews
Shaggy Rodgers: Sunday $2.50 vodka, Monday $1 lonestar, Tuesday $1 High Life, Wednesday $1 tall boys!
Dave: Awesome bartenders - great prices and an interesting crowd.
Shaggy Rodgers: Just because its $1 beer doesn't mean you don't tip! These people are working hard to keep you happy, take care of them.
Zoe Tronson: The bartenders here are so good, they make well vodka taste good.
Sheyla Concepcion: This is the best hostel I've stayed at. The facilities are clean and comfortable. It's on a great location. Stay here if you're visiting Austin on a budget. The free breakfast is delicious.
Tom Inglesias: A hidden speakeasy set inside Austin’s oldest standing fire station - a popular spot for locals and tourists who know where to look. Check more here: http://supper.mx/places/firehouse-lounge-austin/
13. Buzzmill Coffee
8.5
1505 Town Creek Dr, Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Riverside · 72 tips and reviews
MARK M: House infused "elixars" like dill pickle vodka, and lemon grass grapefruit gin
Andrew Johnson: Freaking awesome atmosphere, great coffee, never something not going on, and excellent service!
Adam Paris: A 24 hr coffee shop/bar that's dog friendly (inside & out) with a patio, stage, BBQ food trailer, and all-you-can-eat pancakes for weekend brunch (only $5)...this place rules!
14. Amy's Ice Creams
9.1
3500 Guadalupe St (Maiden Ln.), Austin, TX
Ice Cream Parlor · West University · 57 tips and reviews
Austin Chronicle: With rotating flavors like maple bacon and mint ice cream sandwich, there's a new dairy dilemma every day. Hooch-lovin’ grownups will love pairings with the likes of Tito’s Vodka and Jester King.
Teri G: Try the dark chocolate with pecan praline topping!
Dora: A lot of the daily flavors might seem a bit too esoteric for kids, but not to worry: “Just Vanilla” is always on the board. Powered by ParentsConnect.com
15. W Austin
8.8
200 Lavaca St (at W 2nd St), Austin, TX
Hotel · Downtown Austin · 111 tips and reviews
Room 77: Two words: Drunken Doughnuts. These tasty pastries are served with tequila chile fudge sauce, bourbon dulce de leche and vodka whipped cream. Get them at the on-site restaurant TRACE. Read more.
Bianca Giorgetti: Gorgeous, modern hotel! Great pens.
Justine Ezarik: There are residences here.... Be careful because they'll probably try to take you back to their "house"