The Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX

Bar · Blackland

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"The Butterfly Bar at the Vortex Theater in Cherrywood features a dark cozy interior, but the real draw is the outdoor beer garden, perfect for sunset drinks. Bonus: one of the city’s best Italian trucks, Patrizi’s, is parked on the patio. And there are two roaming cats. There are indoor and outdoor areas." - Nadia Chaudhury

Where to Drink in Austin to Avoid the SXSW Crowds

2307 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722 Get directions

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