Idle Hands
Bar · Town Lake ·
Burgers, cocktails, live music, bar games, tropical vibes
Burgers, cocktails, live music, bar games, tropical vibes
"Stagger Lee is a somewhat nondescript bar in the middle of Rainey Street, but we keep coming back for the friendly staff, the large patio, and the surprisingly good food coming out of Metcalf BBQ in the back. It’s dark and cool inside—making it a welcome escape from the Texas sun if you find yourself here during daylight hours—with leather couches and large wooden tables for hanging out. " - raphael brion, nicolai mccrary
"At the Rainey Street bar Idle Hands, Not a Damn Chance Burger began as a counter-window concept in October 2022; that original Rainey Street location will remain open even after the new East Austin restaurant opens." - Nadia Chaudhury
"If you’re looking to transport yourself to the tropics, head down to Idle Hands. This Rainey Street spot was inspired by travels in Latin America and the Caribbean and aims to provide a curated space for relaxation and escape. Patrons can bask in their plant-filled, sun-drenched indoor bar space, or outdoors on a lush tree-covered patio filled with hanging chairs. Signature cocktails and frozen drinks make for the perfect refreshing escape from the heat, plus a menu filled with flavorful bites: Cubano sandwiches; pulled pork birria tacos; Caribbean-style jerk chicken wings; and plantain chips with guacamole." - Cynthia Drake
"Idle Hands is a bar/restaurant with a Havana/tropical bent on Rainey Street. The menu has things like cubanos on it, and for cocktails there are multiple kinds of daiquiris and frozen drinks, including a boozy Dole Whip. There’s also live music." - Nicolai McCrary
"A new downtown bar is taking over the former Mexican restaurant space at 85 Rainey Street and aims to open this summer. Expect a tropical aesthetic with a patio, and the venue plans to feature a live steel drum band during Sunday brunch service." - Nadia Chaudhury