The Drafting Room

Review №1

Rating: 5

Best bar around. Omar is amazing.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

The absolutely best bar on Rainey Street. With the coolest bartenders. Anthony is an amazing energetic keyboard player on Sat nights, always willing to take requests. Get your tacos up front and drinks from the bar in the back. Youll always feel welcome here!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

A nice outdoor patio lounging area with a small quaint bar out back. There s live music and wonderful cocktail selections.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere and nice set up. Dimitrus at the bar is great and always entertaining.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

The best bar! The nicest staff! Great music! Good vibes!

Date: a year ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

I stumbled upon a free headshot event here. Was excited to see this bar celebrating International Women s Day. Brandon and Dimitri were lovely and were willing to answer any questions I had on cocktails. Truly a hidden gem in Austin!

Date: a year ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Cool cocktails and the venue is very pretty. I loved the courtyard.

Date: a year ago

Review №11

Rating: 4

Very well prepared tacos. I can imagine that better tacos might be out there there won t disappoint

Date: a year ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

The band here was the highlight of our night. The food was pretty yummy too.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Best shrimp and brisket tacos I ve ever tasted!! Will be back soon!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

First bar of my first time visiting Austin. Great vibe and definitely a quieter place where you can have conversations going on. Dimitrius was welcoming and beyond.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

One of my favorite places

Date: 2 years ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Dimitrius single-handedly made my experience in Austin exquisite. From the hospitality to the quality of drinks and the conversations we had, he was a vibe. If you re visiting Austin or if you re a local you need to come visit him and let him show u a great time!!! Highly recommend !!! He ll make you the best drinks and Austin and laugh until you cry !

Date: 2 years ago

Review №18

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №19

Rating: 4

Great vibe and awesome food trucks especially tacos!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №20

Rating: 4

Nice bar and restaurant.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Spicy Jalapeño Mule was awesome! Cute and comfy little intimate setup too.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

These bartenders rock. Cozy little spot with cool drinks and super cool staff.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Mario is the best! Place should be called Mario s Bar! Awesome drinks ! Awesome vibes! Awesome food! Awesome music! Ask for MARIO next time visiting here!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Went here for some nice live music. Were not disappointed. We went inside for a few beers, very cozy and fun staff. I recommend going here if you are looking for a more laid back vibe in Rainey.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №25

Rating: 4

Cute, quaint laid back bar.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №27

Rating: 4

Fun little place in Rainey Street. Bartenders are personable and made good drinks and had a great attitude. Was there for a private party, so Im not sure if theyre regular or not.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №29

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

So glad we stopped by! In town for my fiance bday and just wanted a quick place to chill and grab a drink. Probably gonna butcher his name but dimitrious was sooooo rad! We now have our new hangout when we come back to austin. My fiance and I are both in the Industry and are definitely making it a point to send our people to the drafting room as we appreciate good service like we got tonight.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Great venue. Wonderful ambiance. Johnathan Mathews Band is amazing. Live music.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

This is the sweetest spot on Rainey St. They have the best watermelon margaritas in town and they always have great food from the kitchen. They always have great bands playing live music on the weekends and their staff always have great vibes.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

We went early evening (5pm) and it was great that it was not super crowded. The cocktails were delicious and the food looked and smelled delicious. I definitely want to try the food next time!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Great quieter spot on Rainey, music was good, drinks were better. I may or may not have spent an embarrassing amount on their watermelon margaritas for me & the wife. No regrets, great stuff

Date: 3 years ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Great tucked away spot, spacious patio and an attentive staff with great drinks!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №38

Rating: 4

We sat outside and listened to the best music! The ambiance was perfect. Would be 5 stars except for the servers inside at the bar. Everyone else was amazing and we had a really nice time.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №39

Rating: 4

Good bar

Date: 4 years ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №43

Rating: 1

Horrible service and literally the worst steak of my life.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

such a well crafted in-to-outdoor space. This is what I hope my future sunroom/patio can embody. I want to own a cat just to glimpse it sunning in the garden. Sipping and chatting here is a greatly appreciated step away from the regular bustle of Rainey street. Its an oasis, a tiny golden light welcoming you home from a long trip. Bonus points - they have some of the nicer bathrooms on Rainey. Cheers!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Set back from all the commotion of Rainey is this adorable seemingly private back yard. We loved the atmosphere of this space with live music. Not a large drink selection but they had our faves. We felt obligated to yet the other more well known Rainey Street bars but this was our favorite.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

A great outdoor bar with live music.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №48

Rating: 4

Decent mimosas.. great service

Date: 5 years ago

Review №49

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №50

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

very cool patio, good music and the bartenders are on top of it

Date: 5 years ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Absolutely loved the ambience here. The drinks were great. Amazing for an evening outing

Date: 5 years ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №54

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №55

Rating: 1

Date: 5 years ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Perfect laid back environment and Brandon is the absolute best bartender in Austin.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

First time visiting Austin. Second bar we found and love it so much for its coziness and relaxed setting. Live band played great music. Definitely will be back

Date: 5 years ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Cozy place to hang and dance. Great atmosphere and drinks

Date: 5 years ago

Review №59

Rating: 3

Cozy bar with an outdoor space. There was nothing special/unique about the selection of the cocktails or the presentation of the drinks.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Went for Saturday drinks and loved the atmosphere and Bloody Mary!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Cozy spot hidden from the bachelor parties and rowdy day drinking. Great service, delicious food and eclectic live music. One of my favorite spots on the street.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Calm and enjoyable!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №66

Rating: 1

Date: 6 years ago

Review №67

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Cori and Mel! Need I say more!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №70

Rating: 4

Good food, loud atmosphere

Date: 6 years ago

Review №71

Rating: 4

Bloody Mary with fresh cilantro.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Great Place! Tasty menu on both drinks and food!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Wow great vibes great venue . Only bar that takes the time to incorporate Austinoite type feelings. Defitely recommend

Date: 6 years ago

Review №77

Rating: 4

Nice place

Date: 6 years ago

Review №78

Rating: 4

Nice little place. Beers are too expensive ($6)

Date: 6 years ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

This place was one of the favorite places I visited while in Austin! Met the owners sons who were hilarious, super accommodating and will probably run the world some day! Good luck gents! Loved the Rosé on tap...delish. The atmosphere and ambiance inside and out were perfect. Enjoy the food from the restaurant in the front which was delicious and fresh and I will definitely come back the next time I visit Austin. Adore this place! Signed with Love and Calories, #TheOriginalCharlestonian

Date: 6 years ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №81

Rating: 3

Place is cool, but they have one of the rudest bar tenders in town.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №82

Rating: 4

Date: 7 years ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: 7 years ago

Review №84

Rating: 4

Date: 7 years ago

Review №85

Rating: 4

Date: 7 years ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Loved this place during SXSW! Very local and lovely people

Date: 7 years ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Nice patio, great beer selection and delicious burgers.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Cool spot, very intimate and Lance throws it down!!!

Date: 7 years ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Rose on tap. Great outdoor ambiamce. Hanging lights small intimate wood tables. Great djs, lestelles in the same courtyard serves small dishes as well.

Date: 8 years ago