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13 Austin speakeasies to visit
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Over the lake and through downtown, to Austin speakeasies we go.

Some of Austin’s most secluded speakeasies are hidden in plain sight, if you only know how to find them. We’re not going to give away all the secrets, but some speakeasies are harder to get into than others, so you might need to get creative.

Here are 13 places for you to try on your next night out.

DuMont’s Down Low | 214 W. 4th St., Ste. B
This smoky downtown speakeasy, which is a former brothel, hosts 70+ types of whiskey and might be haunted by the ghost of its former owner, Blanche DuMont.

A cocktail surrounded by flowers.

You’re looking at “A Bit of Bliss,” created by Eden’s own Chris Crow.

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Photo courtesy Caitlin Eldridge of Eden Cocktail Room

Eden Cocktail Room | 214 E. 6th St.
Themed for the Biblical Garden of Eden, this speakeasy is hidden behind a purple door and serves cocktails with cheeky names like “Fruit of the Forbidden” and “In the Beginning.” Reservations are recommended.

Firehouse Lounge | 605 Brazos St.
This secret bar in a former fire station is a well-known local favorite, and is hidden behind a sliding bookshelf in the lobby of the Firehouse Hostel. Spaces are first-come, first-served.

Two old fashioned cocktails on round wooden coasters.

Here Nor There will need to approve your reservation, so plan ahead.

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Photo courtesy @hntaustin and @ninesupplyco

Here Nor There | 612 Brazos St.
This invitation-only bar inside the Driskill can be found down a private lamp-lit hallway. Reservations can be made through the Here Nor There app, where you’ll be given the code to enter if you’re approved.

The Treasury | 1016 E. 6th St.
This bank-themed bar, located behind Shangri-La, offers a daily happy hour 6-8 p.m. and takes no reservations.

Wanderlust Wine Co. | 1601 Barton Springs Rd.
This new, speakeasy-inspired tapas and wine pairing experience takes place inside a Barton Springs cave. Reservations are required and come with a complimentary valet.

Know something we don’t? Let us know if there’s an Austin speakeasy you think should be on this list.
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Christie’s 🤝 Austin

A Christie’s residency is en route to Austin
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“Forms in Space” by Roy Lichtenstein will be up for auction in New York on Friday, Oct. 27. | Image courtesy of Christie’s
Christie’s, a fine arts auction house, is bringing an open-to-the-public residency to Austin.

Artwork from artists like Keith Haring and Roy Lichtenstein will be on display from Tuesday, Sept. 12-Thursday, Sept. 14 at The Loren at Lady Bird Lake, 1211 W. Riverside Dr.

As part of Christie’s regional residency program, the exhibit will feature contemporary and Latin American art for sale ahead of upcoming auctions.

Here’s some of the work you can expect:
  • “Andy Mouse” by Keith Haring
  • “Green Around” by Lynne Drexler
  • “Big Boots” by Katherine Bradford
  • “King” by Amoako Boafo
  • “Canto al Maya” by Carlos Merida
  • “Reclining Woman” by Fernando Botero
  • “Forms in Space” by Roy Lichtenstein
  • “Untitled” by Gego
  • “Umbra” and “Untitled” by Olda Albizu
  • “Double Gray Scramble” by Frank Stella
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I’ve never had a bad time at DuMont’s Down Low, but I’ve never been able to spot the ghost of Blanche DuMont.

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