The Dead Poet

"It may be as narrow as a NYC apartment, but The Dead Poet has a lot to offer - mainly good cocktails, endearing literary references, and free popcorn." - katherine lewin, hillary reinsberg

"In the former wine cellar of Cork & Barrel in Round Rock, The Dead Poet is a speakeasy-style bar with a secret entrance hidden in a bookshelf (spoilers here on Instagram). In addition to classic cocktails, there’s also a short menu of signature drinks and snacks." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs

"This speakeasy-style bar, opened in January, is tucked away in the old wine cellar of Cork & Barrel in Round Rock. FYI: To gain entry, make reservations on their website. Once you’ve made a reservation, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to enter. The dimly lit brick-walled bar offers classic cocktails, signature drinks, and a small selection of snacks." - Darcie Duttweiler

"I think I honestly spent 12 hours at The Dead Poet one St. Patrick's Day so you know that it's good. It's a relatively small bar that is narrow and can get packed pretty fast. In the back, they have tables with taps that you can reserve and have a free pour of beer which is amazing for celebrations. You just pay how much you pour at the end of the night. Not only do they have great Irish/Non-Irish beers on taps, they have some really creative cocktails based on famous authors that are pretty potent(try the Edgar Allen Poe). They don't have a kitchen there, but you can order from their sister bar down the street. Try the fish and chips!" - Ken Pao

"The Dead Poet is really just a solid neighborhood bar. Isn’t the least bit fancy, but it also doesn’t smell bad, and they even have some books you can read while you drink. There’s one long room with a couple of TVs for watching sports, and you’ll also find both daytime and late-night Happy Hours. The whole space is about the size of a subway car, though, so don’t bring a big group." - will hartman, bryan kim, neha talreja, matt tervooren