In Plain Sight
Bar · Congress Ave District ·
European-style libations served in intimate, colorful space
European-style libations served in intimate, colorful space
"Right on top of Here Nor There—an underground speakeasy-style bar—is another cocktail spot from the same team, but this time on ground level and slightly less hidden. Unlike at their sister bar, In Plain Sight doesn’t require a special app, a code, or a reservation days in advance—just the knowledge that behind a barely marked frosted glass door are eight stools, a little standing area, and a small bar shaking up excellent cocktails. It’s a sleek, tiny space half a block off Dirty Sixth with lights that change colors every few minutes, making the experience feel like you’re getting drinks in the closet of a futuristic spaceship. " - nicolai mccrary
"A festive, dimly lit cocktail bar serving playful, flavorful drinks — the Southern Pearl combines egg white froth with gin, a tea blend, honey, and citrus for a silky, bright sipper — and provides a lively prelude before heading downstairs to its more experimental sibling bar." - Eater Staff
"Right on top of Here Nor There—an underground speakeasy-style bar downtown—is another cocktail spot from the same team, but this time on ground level and slightly less hidden. Unlike at their sister bar, you won’t need a special app, a daily code, or a reservation days in advance to grab a drink at In Plain Sight. Just the knowledge that behind a barely marked frosted glass door are eight stools, a little standing area and a small bar shaking up some of the best cocktails in town. On the menu, you’ll mostly find inventive riffs on classics, like a strawberry Garibaldi (with sous vide strawberry campari and a fluffy orange foam), or a Dublin Drop made with Guinness syrup, bourbon, scotch, and sherry. It’s a sleek and tiny space with lights that change colors every few minutes, making the whole experience feel like you’re getting drinks in the closet of a futuristic spaceship." - Nicolai McCrary
"Recognized as a central-region honoree for the 2023 Spirited Awards, this venue was nominated in the Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar category; the winners will be awarded at the Tales of the Cocktail conference in New Orleans in late July." - Nadia Chaudhury
"A colorfully lit, minimalist street-level bar at 612 Brazos Street that focuses on aperitivi, digestivi and classic cocktails; notable drinks include a highball, the Poppy Lou Paloma (mezcal, grapefruit) and the Dublin Drop (whiskey, Guinness beer, lapsang tea). The tiny walk-in space seats up to eight with room for about six standing guests and is run by bartender Conor O’Reilly, who moved to Austin from Ireland in 2018. The venue took over the former juice-bar location and was originally planned as a European-style spot with coffee and rotating dishes. Current hours are 4 p.m.–11 p.m. on Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and 4 p.m.–1 a.m. Thursday through Saturday." - Polly Anna Rocha