Garage

Concealed within an unassuming parking garage on Colorado Street between Fifth and Sixth, Garage is a modern speakeasy that reinvents the classic cocktail experience with intrigue and architectural tenderness. Its entrance, marked only by a discreet "COCKTAILS" neon sign, introduces you to a dim-lit, concrete-walled space that transports you into a timeless alternate world. Inside, the circular bar glows, surrounded by soaring ceilings and raw industrial aesthetics. The layout highlights craft—candles flicker on tables, and the design strikes a chord between mid-century modern and clandestine. The menu cleverly mirrors car themes: “Custom” features signature cocktails, “Vintage” holds timeless classics, “Refurbished” reimagines tradition, and “GTO” offers premium picks around $25. Don’t miss the beloved Indian Paintbrush (vodka, grapefruit, lime, rosemary)—a model of balanced flavor—and the Penicillin (Earl Grey Scotch, lemon, ginger, honey) for something more brooding. The cocktail “Sans Seraph,” a daring Sazerac twist with green Chartreuse, also garners praise. Behind the bar, the beverage team, led by GM Paul Finn, marries passion and precision—each drink feels like a tailored moment. The vibe leans low-key and welcoming, with thoughtful touches like incense wafting gently in the air and craft snacks like candied pecans that pair remarkably with their cocktails. Starting as a valet booth in a 1964 garage, Garage has since become iconic—celebrated in local press as one of Austin’s most stylish hideaways. Whether you're here for a first-time thrill or a familiar sip, Garage offers a cocktail experience that’s intimate, inventive, and unmistakably Austin.