Otopia Rooftop Lounge
Restaurant · The Drag ·
Rooftop pool bar with city views, cocktails, and light fare
Rooftop pool bar with city views, cocktails, and light fare
"Most of Austin’s rooftop bars can be found within a few-block radius, which isn’t surprising given the density of tall buildings Downtown. Otopia is one of the few exceptions—instead providing a view of Austin’s skyline from The Otis Hotel by the UT Campus. A bit removed from some of the Downtown bustle, expect to find a few more families on this rooftop—including UT students and their parents—mixed in with whoever else might happen to find themselves by campus on a nice evening in search of a great view." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs
"Also near the UT Austin campus, the Otis Hotel’s rooftop lounge and pool, Otopia, features sweeping views of the city, along with a la carte dishes and drinks, including spicy shrimp lettuce cups, avocado hummus, Buffalo cauliflower, and pulled pork sliders. Sip on tropical originals like the Lotus Sunrise (tequila, pineapple, and passion fruit) or the Toasted Coco-Lada (rum, amaretto, coconut, pineapple, and citrus juices). The pool is available to non-guests with a day pass available for purchase online." - Darcie Duttweiler
"While most of Austin’s best rooftops are Downtown, this rooftop bar on top of the West Campus neighborhood Otis Hotel offers excellent city views, without driving south of MLK. Diners can enjoy a New American menu (think tuna wonton tacos and pulled pork sliders), cocktails, wine, and beer, all while 11 stories up. Check out its weekly events and specials, including its Golden Hour specials, which offer discounted cocktails and half-off select appetizers from one hour before sunset until sunset, Monday through Thursday." - Darcie Duttweiler
"I noted the Otis Hotel rooftop bar is touted as a prime eclipse viewing spot serving cocktails that benefit UT Austin’s astronomy department, plus a live DJ and free eclipse glasses from noon to 5 p.m.; tickets are $20." - Nadia Chaudhury
"The rooftop bar at the Otis Hotel in West Campus will be hosting a watch party for the Longhorns. There will be food and drinks, plus a chance to win a prize bag with Still Austin Whiskey and UT Austin merch by purchasing the Blackberry Bramble cocktail. The party runs from 7 to 11 p.m. There are free RSVPs online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury
