Drink Like a Local: Austin : A Field Guide to the Best Bars in Texas

Discover 75 bars that embody the spirit of Austin with this go-to guide to the best signature cocktails in town.

Explore popular pubs, dive bars, and cocktail hotspots as you delve into the Lone Star State’s diverse spirits scene with this guide. These top mixologists take full advantage of local flair and flavor with signature creations inspired by Austin. Discover the unique character of each location and the distinctive recipes from these venues. You will feel like you're really there long before you order your first drink.

Inside you’ll find:

• 75 bar profiles and bartender highlights
• Beautifully illustrated pages that showcase the heart of each location
• Background on the bustling history of the Austin bar scene

Never be without a drink with recipes from timeless locations and profiles on some of the best bartenders west of the Mississippi. You’ll never have to scour for your next drink with this guide by your side. Find yourself right at home on the range with Drink Like a Local: Austin.

Veronica Meewes lives in Austin, Texas, where she writes about food, beverage, travel and lifestyle. Her work has appeared in Forbes Travel Guide, Food & Wine, Texas Monthly, Tasting Table, GOOD, PUNCH, The Today Show, The Local Palate, Cosmopolitan, Vera, Serious Eats, EatingWell, Austin Monthly, Fodor’s, Vinepair, Texas Highways, and more. When she’s not seeking out the best food and drink around the globe, you can find her hiking, swimming, doing yoga, enjoying all the live music Austin has to offer, and exploring with her pup Banjo.