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Craft Whiskey Bar and Gastropub - Standard Proof Whiskey Co - Cocktail Lounge & Kitchen, Austin, TX

Standard Proof Whiskey Co - Cocktail Lounge & Kitchen

5.0
5
26 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Standard Proof Whiskey Co. (Whiskey Distillery) has landed on Rainey Street, bringing a new standard of flavor and experience to Austin's most iconic district. Our stylish Whiskey Tasting Room is more than just a bar – it's a neighborhood destination where award-winning infused whiskeys, expertly mixed cocktails, and a delicious gastropub-inspired food menu collide. Let our friendly and talented bartenders guide you on a journey, from neat pours of our signature expressions to masterfully crafted cocktails that highlight the versatility of our spirit. Fuel your Rainey Street adventures with our food menu built for sharing, perfect for a night out with friends or next date night. Step inside our modern, lounge-like space, discover your next favorite pour, and experience a new Standard for your Rainey Street nights.

We are pet friendly and have a small outdoor seating area!

Food & Drinks created by our talented team.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Offers

  • Flights & Bites

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Wed - 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
    $30 scores you a flight + a small bite (excluding wings & charcuterie). Come get your whiskey on! Mondays from 6pm 'til the kitchen's closed!

    Flights & Bites photo
  • Sunday Funday

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
    $10 Old Fashioneds all day on Sundays! Traditional, Texas pecan, Cinnamon spiced and more.

    Sunday Funday photo
  • The Best Happy Hour in Downtown Austin!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.,Fri - 4:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
    We offer the best happy hour in town! Visit us every Monday-Friday from 5-6 PM and treat yourself to half off drinks and gold starred food items.

    The Best Happy Hour in Downtown Austin! photo

What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Standard Proof Whiskey Co - Cocktail Lounge & Kitchen offers an inviting atmosphere with "great cocktails" and a "super nice staff." Renowned for its innovative whiskey infusions and delightful charcuterie board, the venue is perfect for unwinding. While some service aspects need attention, the cocktails and diverse whiskey flavors are a "must-try."

26 Reviews
  1. Katie VIP

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and the drinks were smooth! This restaurant only served whiskeys which I didn’t realize so make sure you like whiskey if you plan on going for drinks. The food is worth going there for too. The ELOTE is amazing!

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    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing time at this restaurant! The cocktails are great and well thought out! The grilled cheese and tomato bisque was delicious! My boyfriend stated that the hot chicken sandwich was tasty as well. The truffle fries were exquisite as well as the deviled eggs. We’ve all ready made plans to return with family when they visit!

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  3. CECIL

    Hawaii17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food service was slow and our main dishes arrived cold. When we told the wait staff, they replaced everything and the second attempt was hot and timely. Otherwise, service was excellent. It is important to be aware of their alcohol service to dining there. It is very specific and highly restricted, but was quite good. We will go back.

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  4. Dinner

    New York City88 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice place and tasty whiskey. The service was incredible they took very good care of us.

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  5. Kevin

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bartender was awesome, super friendly and very informative

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  6. Myles VIP

    Austin35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Visited on a Monday happy hour, which was very, very quiet. The drinks were stupendous, really great. And that is the main draw. Best whisky sour I ever had and the Thai concoction was very nice. The food menu is very small and what we had (steak frite and Nashville chicken) was adequate while dessert (bread pudding) was very good. But at HH 1/2 off everything, it was great value. Even at regular prices, the alcohol preparation was excellent. I would go back there with friends anytime for cocktails at full price. Recommended.

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  7. KimberleyG

    Minneapolis15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took some colleagues here after a conference, and it was a perfect place to unwind and start our evening. The cocktails were excellent, and their Charcuterie board was top notch!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktails! Would recommend for a date night

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Orlando5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We booked an NYE dinner reservation at 6:45, when we arrived they told us the kitchen was closing and they’d only be able to do appetizers - even though it said online they closed at 9pm. Our initial server was quite rude and clearly didn’t want to be working on NYE, fortunately a bartender/manager stepped in to take over our order and he could’ve been nicer, he did a great job making sure we could order entrees and actually have dinner. The food was underwhelming and the atmosphere wasn’t great, wouldn’t go back there but props to the bartender who helped turn the night around.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas1 review

    2.0

    Dined on January 1, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The whole thing was just really bad. The staff was friendly , but not timely. 20 minutes for a drink after ordering (whiskey on the rocks ), and there were probably 20 people in the building. I ordered the steak frites , I don’t even think it was steak, it looked like pork tenderloin. Cheapest cut of meat I’ve seen in my life. The steak was cold. Others in the party ordered the Caesar salad. The salads were dry, we asked for extra Caesar dressing. The 3 oz cups the dressing came in were 1/4 full. When we got the checks at the end, there was an automatic 20% gratuity added for “large parties”…. We had 5 people. (that’s fine , you should tip 20%) , but the server didn’t mention or say a word “hey gratuity is included “. The real icing on the cake though was they charged $2 per extra Caesar dressing, $2 for 4 pieces of crostini ( we ordered a charcuterie board for apps ) . All and all , after we left I got a $4 slice of pizza next door and it was 1000 times better

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FAQs

Standard Proof Whiskey Co - Cocktail Lounge & Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 220-2318.

Standard Proof Whiskey Co - Cocktail Lounge & Kitchen is rated 5 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Google Map for Standard Proof Whiskey Co - Cocktail Lounge & Kitchen

51 Rainey St unit 140a, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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