The Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX

"The Butterfly Bar is named that because it is an actual butterfly sanctuary. The Blackland bar has eclectic decor, cocktails, beers, wines, and Patrizi’s food truck which serves some of the best pasta in town — plus there are outdoor cats. What more could you need? It’s owned by nonprofit theater company the Vortex, so there are often performances and shows to enjoy, and drink purchases support local art." - Erin Russell

"Butterfly Bar is a chill spot to unwind with a glass of wine, soak up the chill vibes, and maybe even catch live music on the verdant,  light-strung patio. The decor combines rustic and statement pieces, like the giant wooden bar inside, but the cocktail menu veers towards genteel classics like the Bee’s Knees and mai tais. Open until midnight on Sundays." - Darcie Duttweiler

"The fun Cherrywood bar’s nonalcoholic cocktails include the Smell the Roses made with actual rose buds, thyme, chamomile, and grapefruit; and the Aphrodite’s Kiss with ginger beer, pomegranate, pineapple and lime. The alcohol-free drinks would pair well with food from on-site Italian food truck Patrizi’s. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Lane Gillespie

"Enjoy a backyard in East Austin, filled with eclectic live music and happy vibes. Tucked away behind a dirt parking lot on Manor Road, it’s not easy to find. But if you do, you are likely to return for the happy hour specials and craft seasonal cocktails. As a bonus, they share the yard with Italian food truck Patrizi’s, making Butterfly Bar an essential East Austin food and drink stop." - lookthinkmake

"The Butterfly Bar at the Vortex Theater in Cherrywood features a dark cozy interior, but the real draw is the outdoor beer garden, perfect for sunset drinks. Bonus: one of the city’s best Italian trucks, Patrizi’s, is parked on the patio. And there are two roaming cats. There are indoor and outdoor areas." - Nadia Chaudhury