Tropical bar serving shave ice & cocktails with shuffleboard
"Rocky’s Bar by the pool of the Austin Motel on South Congress turns into a “Winter Wanderland” for most of December. During the week, you can wander in (get it?) and check out the decorations. And if you show up on the weekends, you can watch holiday movies while floating in the heated pool. There are also special events on most days, from toy drives and crafting parties to caroling and photos with “hunky Santa.” When: December 5 - December 22" - nicolai mccrary
"Rocky’s is a new bar in the courtyard of the Austin Motel on South Congress. In addition to cocktails, beer, and wine, you’ll also find shaved ice (with or without booze) and a full-sized shuffleboard court. It’s open Thursday-Sunday. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

"A new courtyard bar that honors the late hotel cat and mascot opened in early October, serving a lineup of inventive cocktails (including the Jungle Cat, the Hissy Fit, and the Cosmos on Soco) plus shave ices like the Chica Cherry Cola with optional boozy floaters. The retro, poolside-inspired space features vintage pool chairs and umbrellas, lounge seating, greenery, misters, and a shuffleboard; orders are placed at a walk-up window and drinks are served in cups with cat motifs. It's open to the public from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and offers outdoor dine-in areas." - Nadia Chaudhury
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