The Best Speakeasies & Secret Bars In Austin (And How To Get In) - Austin - The Infatuation

"Building a speakeasy inside a fancy cocktail bar is like putting a top hat on a beret—and that’s exactly what Bar Hacienda has done. This upscale spot from the team behind Here Nor There and In Plain Sight is tucked beneath Tiger Lilly, and it’s worth the trip downstairs. The space feels like a 19th-century parlor room where someone might sip absinthe while quietly plotting a revolution—complete with leather armchairs, Persian rugs, lush plants, and enough chandeliers to make it all seem a little surreal. The drinks lean tropical, with creative riffs on classics that are perfect for an Austin summer, like a sazerac made with mango cognac, banana whiskey, vanilla bitters, and watermelon cordial. To get in, head through the front doors of Tiger Lily and down the stairs." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs