"Yes, another one of South Austin’s best cocktail bars is also in Travis Heights and also within a hotel. This time, it’s the hidden bar within the South Congress Hotel. The intimate space takes its cues from sibling restaurant Otoko, which means a Japanese aesthetic and a high-end cocktail menu along with whiskys and sakes. Bonus: there’s a special izakaya food menu available if you don’t want to book an omakase next door. Reservations can be made online; there is room for walk-ins; and there are indoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury