Dead Rabbit, 6th Street
9 people recommendvia r/austinfood, r/Austin9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Dead Rabbit on 6th Street. A few mention its holiday setup, with one praising the strong drinks and fries and another calling the meals very high quality. One patron who visited on opening night praises the drink variety and the classier feel, and another says its cocktails stand out from others in town.
Address
The Dead Rabbit, Austin, 204 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails, Food
- Known for
- Strong drinks, Themed holiday drinks, Drink variety
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/BarStar787 in r/austinfood · Jul 2024
Visited on its opening night; praises the bartenders, the drink variety and the classier feel.
- Recommendsu/jwall4 in r/austinfood · Nov 2026
Lists it among top picks.
- Recommendsu/schild in r/austinfood · Jul 2024
Defends the bar against critics, citing its award record and saying Austin should welcome places like it.
- Recommendsu/nineball22 in r/austinfood · Jul 2024
Agrees the criticism is unfair and calls it great for Austin's food and drink scene.
- Recommendsu/tx_fight in r/austinfood · Jul 2024taste
Backs the bar despite its location, citing strong drinks; has visited the New York branch, not Austin.
- Recommendsu/peterpancollar in r/Austin · Nov 2025
Lists the Dead Rabbit among better holiday bar experiences than the paid pop-up.
- Recommendsu/noahkagan in r/Austin · Nov 2025ambience
Recently visited Dead Rabbit, liking its holiday atmosphere, fries and strong drinks.
- Recommendsu/coffeeandbags in r/Austin · Nov 2025
Calls Dead Rabbit a great themed holiday bar with high-quality meals, after a recent first visit.
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- Recommendsu/ascot21 in r/austinfood · Jul 2024taste
Says most pricey cocktails locally disappoint, but finds this bar's drinks worth the cost.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.