The Least Awful Bars On Dirty Sixth Street - Austin - The Infatuation

"Firehouse Lounge is a hostel bar and a speakeasy, and it serves both purposes equally well. The entrance is right next to the check-in desk for the hostel, hidden behind a very heavy bookshelf that you’ll need to slide open. Small as the entrance is, the space is large and dimly lit. And since there are no reservations or secret codes needed, Firehouse can get crowded on the weekends. But it’s a good kind of crowded—a mix of visitors, off-shift service industry types, and locals looking to escape the chaos of Dirty Sixth with a classic cocktail." - nicolai mccrary