This laid-back dive bar features a horseshoe-shaped bar, a chill patio, and a record store vibe, making it a local gem for good drinks and great times.
"Drinks Lounge on East Cesar Chavez is a lot of things. It’s a record shop, with a small, but well-curated selection of vinyls. It’s a reliable spot to grab a late-night bite until midnight, seven days a week. And most importantly, it’s a neighborhood bar with friendly staff, affordable drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. It’s located on a pretty busy section of East Cesar Chavez, but you wouldn’t know it from the inside." - Nicolai McCrary
"Drinks Lounge at 2001 East Cesar Chavez Street in East Austin is adjusting hours due to the winter storm." - Nadia Chaudhury
"East Austin bar Drinks Lounge is raising money via GoFundMe so that it can donate free meals to those in the service industry impacted by the pandemic. Co-owners Sara and Tim Lupa will give out 100 meals with every $1,000 raised." - Nadia Chaudhury
"The Lupas still run East Cesar Chavez bar Drinks Lounge and South Congress coffee shop and bar Velouria (both of which are still temporarily closed for service, as is Shangri-La for now)." - Nadia Chaudhury
"The East Austin bar is showing an unofficial SXSW music showcase. The event is free to attend and has been canceled." - Nadia Chaudhury