Where Bartenders Drink in Austin, Texas

Serious Eats: Jason Stevens, bartender at Bar Congress, says ESSR has an incredible cocktail program, expertly executed food, and incredible decor.

Serious Eats: Steve Robbins, bartender at Midnight Cowboy, likes the patio here, and the drinks.

Serious Eats: Steven Robbins, bartender at Midnight Cowboy, goes for their $1 sherries and paella at happy hour.

Serious Eats: Steven Robbins, bartender at Midnight Cowboy: 'I like the fact that they have beer knowledge. When I want a shot of whiskey and a beer, they execute that well.'

Serious Eats: The Tigress Pub's bartender Julianna Fry calls this her favorite bar in town.

Serious Eats: The Tigress Pub bartender Julianna Fry's dive of choice.

Serious Eats: It's always Christmas here, so says The Tigress Pub's bartender Julianna Fry.

Serious Eats: Peche bartender Larry Miller likes to unwind here. 'Their drink menu is very creative. They're perfectionists.'

Serious Eats: Contigo bartender Houston Eaves loves the coffee here.

Serious Eats: 'Most of the time I want to try something new so this is a good place for that,' says Contigo bartender Houston Eaves.

Serious Eats: Grab a shandy on hot day or a porter on cold day.

Serious Eats: 'Killer Bloody Mary and amazing pastries,' says Amber Billard of Drink. Well.

Serious Eats: Drink. Well. bartender Amber Billiard suggests the Moulin Rose (absinthe, maraschino, watermelon, lime).

Serious Eats: Parkside bartender Brian Rhoads likes Firehouse as a place to unwind after work.