Half Step

Cocktail bar · Town Lake

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"The Craftsman-era building gives a homier-than-normal feel. There's a front porch with landscaping, a living-room style interior, and a backyard with a banister and seating, making it the perfect place to chill with a cocktail and new friends. You’ll find regulars hanging out back in the shade provided by the trees, or on the front porch acting as if it were their own. Depending on the day, live country music or events like hot dog eating contests may bring more of a party set to enjoy the simple cocktails here. Not over-complicated or showy, most drinks are made with four ingredients or less, by a bar staff that epitomizes southern hospitality." - Jenna Scatena

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75 1/2 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701 Get directions

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