The Flower Shop Austin

The Best New Bars in Austin: Where To Drink Right Now - Austin - The Infatuation

"Austin has no shortage of ‘70s bars—you can read our thoughts on that here—but just because someone threw wood paneling up and painted the bathroom yellow doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed a good time. Unless you head to The Flower Shop. This is the latest place to jump on the trend, but instead of seeming like a cookie-cutter copy of other retro spots, the deceptively well-worn East Side spot feels like it was born this way. Order a paper plane or a mezcal michelada—the drinks are more contemporary than the decor—then make your way to the rooftop to play a game of pool on the leopard-print table. There’s also a full Australian-inspired dinner menu that can turn an evening of drinks into a full night out." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs