Support Us Button Widget

First annual Freeze Week sends a chill over Austin

If you haven’t been to these local bars, now’s the time to break the ice.

A cat looking at a frozen dreamsicle at Kitty Cohens.

Kitty Cohen’s frozen Dreamsicle cocktail can also be swirled with frosé.

Photo by @kittycohens

Brain freeze warning. It may be hot in Austin, but local bars are bundling up for a cool celebration: the city’s first annual Freeze Week.

Presented by Campari, the event runs Monday, Aug. 5-Sunday, Aug. 11 and 10 watering holes are participating. Grab a punch card at any of the stops, then drink a frozen cocktail at each establishment to earn a limited edition T-shirt.

In addition to specialty drinks, many of the venues are hosting parties throughout the week. Here are your stops on the icy adventure:

Kinda Tropical, 3501 E. 7th St. | Don’t get cold feet — bask in the sun on this east Austin oasis’ outdoor patio.

Holiday, 5020 E. 7th St. | We’re excited to see what the “home of the original frozen Mexican martini” has in store.

Kitty Cohen’s, 2211 Webberville Rd., Ste. #3528 | Let’s pretend this bar’s pool is a cold plunge this week.

Sunny’s Backyard, 3526 E. 7th St. | Expect events like “The Office” trivia, movie nights, and live music.

Hotel Vegas + Volstead, 1502 E. 6th St. | A frozen concoction at either of these bars will get you a punch — they’re coupled up together on the card.

A retro-looking sign for The Long Goodbye with two white pergolas in the background, lots of greenery, and people standing with drinks.

The Long Goodbye has everything you need to go from work to play, plus lush scenery.

Photo by Richard Casteel courtesy of The Long Goodbye

The Long Goodbye, 2808 Manor Rd. | Go on Tuesday for $2 off tacos all day.

Yellow Jacket Social Club, 1704 E. 5th St. | Come for the frozen cocktail and stay for a salad, sandwich, or Frito pie.

Tweedy’s Bar, 2908 Fruth St., Unit #101 | Thaw out at this spot near UT Austin’s campus with tons of outdoor seating.

High Noon, 2000 E. Cesar Chavez St. | This week may be all about chill vibes, but this bar’s dance floor heats up.

Low Down Lounge, 1412 E. 6th St., Ste. #3304 | This may be more surprising than a cold front in August: this bar’s happy hour runs until 8 p.m. every day.

More from ATXtoday
Back for the third year, Austin Coffee Festival will showcase some of the top coffee, tea, and chai purveyors in the country.
The winning hotels were chosen for their excellence in hospitality, service, beauty, personality, and going the extra mile.
Get your horns (and pinkies) up — here’s where to get the best deals when the Longhorns take the field.
Looking for things to do, but keep running across the same old stuff? Check out these local-approved (not-so) hidden gems.
Class is in session. Learn some new skills — from cooking to gardening to learning a new language — with the help of the Austin community.
With construction on the facility now complete, Austinites can try their hand at padel, a sport that melds tennis and squash.
The five-day festival draws vintage designers + collectors, musicians, and celebrities to Round Top, Texas.
You can have your cake and eat it too — here’s how we recommend spending a birthday in ATX.
Did you know the local tradition didn’t start in Texas? Despite that, Texans have been donning mums since at least 1936.
U-Haul rolled out info on 2024 moving trends — and now you just might know a little more about your new neighbors.