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The extensive RR backbar features 500+ bottles. - The Roosevelt Room, Austin, TX

The Roosevelt Room

4.8
4.8
1105 Reviews
$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar
The Roosevelt Room is Austin's most awarded cocktail bar, offering a seated experience with table service provided by its knowledgeable bar staff to guide guests through its expansive menu of classic and original cocktails, craft beer, wine, and epicurean bar food.

The Roosevelt Room has received the following accolades: Top Four Best American Cocktail Bar 2022 by the Spirited Awards, Top Four Best American Bar Team 2022 by the Spirited Awards, Top Five Best Cocktail Bar 2022 by Liquor.com's Liquor Awards, Austin's Best New Cocktail Bar 2015 by Thrillist, & Bar of the Year 2017 by TimeOut Austin.

RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY SUGGESTED. Walk-ins are welcome, but please note that there may be a short wait for the next available table. If your reservation details change, please let us know. We will do our best to accommodate last-minute alterations, but we cannot guarantee immediate seating for any additional guests. For reservations of 11+, click the "Book an Event" tab on our website.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, American, Lounge
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (512) 494-4094
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    One of many of our in-house Event Services, we offer two styles of catering menus. The first is our Lite Bites menu, which features finger foods served buffet-style and allows your guests to mingle and enjoy the event. The second is our Gourmet Dining Menu, featuring a plentiful array of epicurean appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, entrées, and desserts; with meat, vegetarian, and vegan options; served either buffet-style, passed, and/or seated.
  • Private party facilities
    The Roosevelt Room hosts a wide variety of events including happy hours, corporate functions/parties, birthday and graduation parties, wedding receptions, and more. To make an event inquiry, visit our website and click the "Book an Event" tab at the top of the page.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (512) 494-4094
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    W 5th St. & Guadalupe St.
  • Parking details
    There are three parking lots within one block of the venue: 1) North side of W 5th Street in between Lavaca St. & Guadalupe St. 2) Northwest corner of W 5th Street & Guadalupe St. 3) Southwest corner of W 4th Street & Guadalupe St.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,105 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Best Ambiance

  • Austin

    Best Ambiance

1,105 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great experience. A little pricey but what do you expect. Very cool. Nice ambience. Parking was expensive.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food2service5ambience5
    Great vibe and amazing cocktails! Service was solid.

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  3. VampireMackdaddyLovesRR

    Austin

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual .. one of .. if not THE MOST spectacular bar in Austin ! !!!

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  4. Anthony

    Houston

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    There was an open booth but they decided to seat us in the very back for a party of 7. We asked to be seated at the booth but they said there was already a reservation coming. I thought since the booth was bigger it was reserved for a larger party but they sat four people there about 30 minutes after us. I couldn’t figure out why we couldn’t be seated there with a larger party and we came first with a reservation. Service was fair, nothing to write home about. Drinks were a little strong for our taste, although they have a lot of selections. We had two rounds of shots and a round of cocktail. I will not be coming back here.

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  5. Kevin

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They made sure our experience was special from beginning to end !! I’ll definitely be back here with more friends soon 😊

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing time sitting at the bar and talking with Tomas who made our drinks.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Unfortunately, our table was given to another group by accident. We were understanding and patient with first being sat at a poor corner & not our booth. When they moved us, we were very appreciative. However our servers were rude and judgemental of our group the entire evening. The rest of the evening we had rude service, and forgotten orders. If we brought up any concerns, politely, they acted as if we were unreasonable, when they were making the mistakes & being blatantly rude only to our table. The expresso martini’s tasted like gasoline, and when we sent them back, they showed disgruntled behavior. We noticed the servers were kind to all other tables but ours. We all have worked in the service industry and are an understanding & kind group. But what this place offered as service, was horrid and disappointing. To be blatantly rude to a group, made us feel awful and uncomfortable. It took what was supposed to be an enjoyable evening, and made it miserable. I’m disappointed as I had high expectations but this place is NOT worth visiting. Great service is what makes or breaks a bar/ restaurant, and the service here is HORRID. Only one employee was kind and sadly she alone can not make up for the other poor service of her fellow employees.

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  8. GuyK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome experience. Great place! Would go back any time

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  9. BrianJ

    Austin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Nice place good wine my complaint was I wished I didn't sit at the bar since I prefer have my own little space or corner but just my thoughts otherwise not bad

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jazzy ambiance, good music and food perfect place for date night.

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  11. DawnA

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Johnny was fantastic! Made the best drinks! He was super nice and very knowledgeable. Answered all of my questions.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was fabulous - the decor, the drinks and food & the service. Had a small client event here and can’t wait to do it again. The team at Roosevelt room made this an easy and fantastic event for me.

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  13. Meet

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience5
    It took a while to get seated despite having reservations. The woman who seated us wasn’t happy we asked for a booth but did let us sit in a booth Otherwise it was great.

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  14. Sande

    Sacramento

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food3service2ambience4
    Overall - quite an entertaining venue. Fancy cocktail creations. Charcuterie board was underwhelming - and no bread or fancy crackers - just very crunchy boring crostinis. And very few of them - when we asked for a few more (4 crackers arrived) and we were charged $2. Strange. Service just mediocre Would return to try other cocktails but would eat/snack elsewhere

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  15. TonyS

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for happy hour before a dinner reservation and it was fantastic as always. They set the standard for all cocktail bars in the city. 

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great time will do it again. Food is good and cocktails are delicious. Huge drink menu

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  17. CaityCat

    Houston

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    The hostess was extremely rude to our group. I used to love this place but will not go back.

    2 people found this helpful

  18. VampireMackdaddyLovesRR

    Austin

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite place for years long before it became so deservedly famous !!!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lawrence took great care of us while having awesome recommendations. All the coffee cocktails are amazing. Definitely will be back for the grilled cheese as well!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    The drinks are always amazing. We enjoyed the new drink menu.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They brought us out champagne for our anniversary it was very sweet!

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  22. SeanM

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    The cocktails are awesome. The charcuterie is overpriced for small portions.

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  23. JayB

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing drinks, awesome decor and vibe, wonderful staff, and huge cocktail list. A nearly perfect place!

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  24. KevD

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great theme. Well balanced drinks along with some classics. Good time.

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  25. JohannC

    Shreveport

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a swanky chill spot with great drinks and tasty hors d'oeuvres, the playlist was also on point. I highly recommend it.

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  26. Lateharvest

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We got a reservation to sit at the bar. Third time we’ve been. The bar seats are the best! The bartenders are performers and most are super friendly. One guy not so much, but the others made up for him. Snacks are not the main feature., but nice to have.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Once again RR delivers on a unique experience. Can’t wait to come back.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The cocktails were expensive not very full and not really good they were beautiful to look at but the flavor was meh. We’d maybe go back but for the price and and the over all value of the drink not really worth it. The establishment itself is beautiful

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great artisan cocktails and charcuterie board was on point.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappoints! One of my fav bars in town. They know what they are doing with their cocktails 😊

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is my favorite! The cocktails are well crafted and taste very good. The service is outstanding.

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  32. JoeS

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great cocktails and hang! We came late in the afternoon and were hoping for more food but the epicure platter, avocado toast and grilled cheese were good. Fairly pricey with combined total of $300 for six persons with two cocktails apiece. A good splurge place before a movie or night on the town.

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  33. CareyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Roosevelt Room is my favorite spot for great cocktails and great ambiance. Sit at the bar - the bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable and it's fun to watch them make all the drinks!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    Cool place, staff is not very friendly and strict. Drinks were good though.

    1 person found this helpful

  35. AtxNikkiNicole

    Austin

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great drinks!! Had a great server & hostess this time!!!

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  36. tapasfan

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing bar with top notch bartenders! Their food is delicious too, although small in size as it’s just appetizers. The main focus is on their extensive drink menu.

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  37. RheaS

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food2service5ambience5
    Always love coming for their old fashions. Wish they had better food/snack selections

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  38. odu2k7

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to hangout and chat while sipping on amazing cocktails

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  39. BenC

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    This was our second visit, and it was just okay. The drinks took SOOO LONG. My Black Pearl had no smoke—literally zero. The ambience is still great, the drinks were good, but the service just wasn’t there. Is the lesson here don’t visit on Sunday evening? Not sure.

    1 person found this helpful

  40. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The environment was upscale and classy without being pretentious. Our server was excellent and knew the drink menu like the back of her hand. She made great recommendations and even pointed us in the right direction for one of the best meals we’ve ever had for dinner after we left. We will come back to Austin just to visit the Roosevelt Room. If you are looking for unique cocktails in an environment where you can actually hold a conversation in downtown Austin this is a place you have to go.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Roosevelt Room using the Order Online button. The Roosevelt Room also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Roosevelt Room also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 494-4094.

The Roosevelt Room is rated 4.8 stars by 1105 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Roosevelt Room

307 West 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W 5th St. & Guadalupe St.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, American, Lounge
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There are three parking lots within one block of the venue: 1) North side of W 5th Street in between Lavaca St. & Guadalupe St. 2) Northwest corner of W 5th Street & Guadalupe St. 3) Southwest corner of W 4th Street & Guadalupe St.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (512) 494-4094
  • Catering
    One of many of our in-house Event Services, we offer two styles of catering menus. The first is our Lite Bites menu, which features finger foods served buffet-style and allows your guests to mingle and enjoy the event. The second is our Gourmet Dining Menu, featuring a plentiful array of epicurean appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, entrées, and desserts; with meat, vegetarian, and vegan options; served either buffet-style, passed, and/or seated.
  • Private party facilities
    The Roosevelt Room hosts a wide variety of events including happy hours, corporate functions/parties, birthday and graduation parties, wedding receptions, and more. To make an event inquiry, visit our website and click the "Book an Event" tab at the top of the page.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (512) 494-4094
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