King Bee
9 people recommendvia r/austinfood, r/Austin9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend King Bee, and a few suggest it when asked. Two patrons single out drinks: one likes the frozen Bee Knees, and another likes the gin and jam. One commenter places it among good cocktail spots outside downtown, while another feels it leans more toward cocktails than dive. Two people note it takes a few minutes for eyes to adjust when walking in or out.
Address
King Bee, 1906 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Known for
- Frozen Bee Knees, Gin & jam, Cocktails
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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/icepack in r/austinfood · Mar 2024ambience
Says eyes take minutes to adjust entering or leaving; calls it a good bar.
- Recommendsu/manav- in r/Austin · Dec 2025
Suggests King Bee as a spot to include.
- Recommendsu/atxJohnR in r/austinfood · Mar 2024taste
Praises the frozen drink there.
- Recommendsu/kleines592 in r/austinfood · Oct 2026ambience
Loves it, though says it leans more toward cocktails than dive.
- Recommendsu/FakeEmpire20 in r/austinfood · May 2024
Suggests it as an answer to the request.
- Recommendsu/oldfrankandjesus in r/austinfood · Mar 2024ambience
Agrees with the King Bee pick, noting eyes must adjust when walking in.
- Recommendsu/horseman5K in r/austinfood · Sep 2024value
Named among good, reasonably priced cocktail spots outside downtown.
- Recommendsu/sulky_law_student in r/austinfood · Apr 2024taste
Says King Bee's gin & jam was their jam.
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- Recommendsu/confident7lucky7 in r/austinfood · Jan 2024
Suggests King Bee as the match for the request.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.